Daily Current affairs GK 02 September 2026

Current Affairs and GK updates 02/09/2026

Here is the Daily current affairs and GK updates of the day for UPSC,SSC,IBPS,RRB,NTPC and other competitive exams preparations.This updates particularly focus on news updates from 2nd Sept 2026.

National

• India announces 16th Aero India 2027:The Ministry of Defence announced that the 16th edition of Aero India will be held from 8 to 12 February 2027 at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka.Aero India is one of the world's major aerospace and defence exhibitions and provides a platform for defence manufacturing, aerospace technology, innovation and international cooperation.

• International workshop on tiger landscapes held in New Delhi:Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated a two-day international workshop titled:The workshop was held on 2–3 September 2026 in New Delhi.It was jointly organised by:
• International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
• Asian Development Bank (ADB)
• National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)
• Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
• Exam Point:IBCA headquarters: India
• NTCA: Statutory body under the Wildlife (Protection) Act
• RISE Conclave 2026 announced:The sixth RISE Conclave 2026 will be held on 6–7 September 2026 at CSIR-IICB, Salt Lake, Kolkata.It is being organised jointly by:
• CSIR-CGCRI,CSIR-IICB,CSIR-CMERI,CSIR-IMMT
• Theme:“Driving Innovation & Entrepreneurship for Viksit Bharat 2047”
• The event will bring together startups, industry, academia, innovators and technology stakeholders.The full form of RISE in the RISE Conclave 2026 is Research, Industry, Start-up and Entrepreneurship.
• Gollala Gudi Temple Declared Monument of National Importance: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) notified the historic Gollala Gudi Temple at Palampet in Mulugu district, Telangana, as a Monument of National Importance. The temple follows the Kakatiya-era Trikutalaya (three sanctums) style and is located near the UNESCO-listed Ramappa Temple.

International

• SCO Summit concludes in Bishkek:Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.The SCO currently has 10 full members:
• India
• China
• Russia
• Pakistan
• Kazakhstan
• Kyrgyzstan
• Tajikistan
• Uzbekistan
• Iran
• Belarus

          India and Pakistan became full members in 2017, Iran in 2023, and Belarus in 2024.

• INS Sudarshini participates in Lokayan 2026:Indian Navy's sailing vessel INS Sudarshini reached Barcelona, Spain, during its Lokayan 2026 deployment.

Economy and banking

• Trial Index of Services Production (ISP): The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) launched a trial Index of Services Production (ISP) covering 19 service sub-sectors with the base year 2024–25 to track monthly growth trends in services
• India's GDP grows 7.8% in Q1 FY2026–27.India's real GDP grew by 7.8% in the first quarter of FY2026–27.
• The new GDP series uses 2022–23 as the base year.The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation subsequently issued additional information explaining aspects of the new GDP methodology, including double deflation, implicit deflators and differences between production/income and expenditure approaches.
• Japan Credit Rating Agency upgrades India's sovereign rating:The Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) upgraded India's long-term foreign-currency and local-currency issuer ratings from:

• BBB+ → A-
• The outlook remains Stable.
• The upgrade was attributed to India's strong economic growth, improved fiscal quality, strengthened financial system and robust external position.

Appointments

• AVM Shakti Sharma becomes first non-medical woman two-star officer:Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma became the first woman officer from the non-medical branch of India's defence services to attain the two-star rank of Air Vice Marshal.She assumed charge as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education).

Sports and culture

• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi creates Duleep Trophy record:Young Indian batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest player to score a half-century in Duleep Trophy history.The 15-year-old achieved the feat while playing for East Zone.

Days Observed

• World Coconut Day is observed every year on 2 September.

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Daily Current affairs GK 07 August 2026

Current Affairs and GK updates 07/08/2026

Here is the Daily current affairs and GK updates of the day for UPSC,SSC,IBPS,RRB,NTPC and other competitive exams preparations.This updates particularly focus on news updates from 07th August 2026.

National

• The Union Ministry of Home Affairs officially added heatwaves and lightning as notified natural calamities under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) operational guidelines for the 2026–2031 period.The 14 Notified Natural Calamities
• Cyclone: Rotating storms with heavy rain and strong winds.
• Drought: Long periods with no rain and dry land.
• Earthquake: Sudden shaking of the ground.
• Fire: Destructive blazes in forests or buildings.
• Flood: Overflow of water on dry land.
• Tsunami: Giant ocean waves caused by earthquakes.
• Hailstorm: Storms dropping lumps of ice.
• Landslide: Falling rock and earth down a slope.
• Avalanche: Rapid flow of snow down a mountain.
• Cloudburst: Sudden, very heavy rainfall in a short time.
• Pest Attack: Swarms of insects destroying crops.
• Frost and Cold Wave: Extreme freezing weather damaging life and crops.
• Heatwave: Long periods of dangerously high temperatures (Newly Added).
• Lightning: Sudden electrostatic discharges during storms (Newly Added).
• BHAVYA Scheme:87 proposals are received from various State and UT governments under the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA) Scheme, in round 1 of Phase-I, which was open for receiving applications till 31st July 2026.The BHAVYA scheme (Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna) is a ₹33,660 crore central sector initiative approved by the Union Cabinet in March 2026 to develop 100 world-class, plug-and-play industrial parks across India.

• BRICS WAVES Bazaar 2026 concludes with new International Partnerships and Collaboration:The BRICS WAVES Bazaar 2026, hosted by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, through the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), concluded today successfully at Mumbai, after two days of high-level industry dialogue, business networking and international collaboration, bringing together representatives from 20 BRICS member and partner countries.

Economy and banking

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026 

• The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was passed by the Indian Parliament in August 2026 to update the original MSMED Act of 2006.The following are the salient features of the amendments done in the MSMED Act:
• To align the Act with changing MSME landscape: MSME classification based on twin criterion of “Investment in plant/machinery” and “Turnover” has been incorporated in the Act.
• To strengthen the mechanism for addressing Delayed Payments and provide for enforcement of arbitral awards for the MSEs: The amendment provides for Online Dispute Resolution to ensure that MSEs are able to resolve their disputes in a timely and cost-effective manner. It mandates the courts to order for payment at least fifty per cent. of the awarded amount to the micro and small enterprises suppliers, if the application to set aside decree, award or order is pending for more than six months.
• To ensure faster adjudication of delayed payments disputes: The amendment introduces timelines to ensure faster adjudication of delayed payment disputes. Under the amended provisions, the MSEFCs or mediation service provider, as the case may be, is required to complete the mediation within a period of ninety days from the date fixed for first appearance.
• To strengthen recoveries of dues: Under the amended Act, any mediated settlement agreement or arbitral award made by the Facilitation Council, or through a mediation service provider or any alternative dispute resolution institution under Section 18, can be recovered as an ‘arrear of land revenue’ through the District Collector, Deputy Commissioner, or any notified authority in the jurisdiction where the buyer's assets are located.
• To facilitate faster payments to MSMEs: All Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) to route the settlement of invoices through a Trade Receivables Discounting System Platform (TReDS) for procurement of goods and services from MSMEs
• To introduce flexibility and create enabling provisions for States to decide composition of Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Council (MSEFC) thereby forming more MSEFCs.
• To enhance the Ease of Doing Business and bring trust-based regulations in the MSME ecosystem: The amendment provides for decriminalisation and replaces conviction-based fines with graded civil penalties. Earlier, under the MSMED Act, non-filing of registration or non-supply of information was penalised with conviction and a fine. Now, under the amended provisions of the Act, the penal provisions have been decriminalised.

Awards and recognition

• COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal: Distinguished astrophysicist and Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Prof. Annapurni Subramaniam, was awarded the 2026 COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal in Florence, Italy, becoming the first Indian woman scientist to receive the honor.

Sports and culture

• Indian grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa has clinched the Grand Chess Tour St. Louis Rapid and Blitz title in the United States.

Days Observed

• National Handloom Day (August 7): Commemorates the launch of the historic Swadeshi Movement on August 7, 1905, at the Calcutta Town Hall, celebrating India's handloom heritage and indigenous weaving communities.
• National Javelin Day (August 7): Observed by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) to commemorate Neeraj Chopra’s historic gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
• Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore's death anniversary is observed annually on marking the day the legendary polymath passed away in 1941 at the age of 80

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Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore's Key Milestones and Legacy

• Gitanjali, a renowned collection of profoundly sensitive and beautiful verse that earned him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913, making him the first non-European to win the award. 
• Jana Gana Mana, the immortal creation composed by Tagore that serves as India's national anthem and a powerful symbol of national pride.
• Amar Shonar Bangla, another brilliant musical composition by Tagore that was later adopted as the national anthem of Bangladesh.
• Visva-Bharati University, a visionary institution founded by Tagore in Santiniketan that blended the best of Eastern and Western educational philosophies.

Pradhan Manthri Awas Yojana– GRAMIN (PMAY-G)

• Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G) is a flagship social welfare program implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, aimed at providing permanent, affordable housing to the rural poor.
• The scheme was launched in November 2016 (restructured from the older Indira Awas Yojana). In August 2024, the government approved PMAY-G 2.0, extending the scheme through March 2029 with a target to construct an additional 2 crore rural houses. Over 3.15 crore houses have already been completed since its inception.
• Key Features & BenefitsFinancial Assistance: Beneficiaries receive ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas and ₹1.30 lakh in hilly, difficult, or tribal (IAP) districts.
• House Specifications: The minimum house size must be 25 square meters, which includes a dedicated, hygienic cooking area.
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): The monetary assistance is directly transferred into the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-linked bank or post office account in installments based on construction progress.
• Subsidised Housing Loan: Beneficiaries can opt for an institutional loan of up to ₹70,000 at a 3% lower interest rate.

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Daily Current Affairs and GK June 4, 2026

Current Affairs and GK updates 04/06/2026

Here is the Daily current affairs and GK updates of the day for UPSC,SSC,IBPS,RRB,NTPC and other competitive exams preparations.This updates particularly focus on news updates from 4th June 2026,

National

• Approval given to University of Liverpool, UK, to establish campus in Bengaluru-In a significant step toward internationalisation of higher education under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Ministry of Education today handed over the Letter of Approval (LoA) to the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom, to establish its branch campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The letter was handed over in the presence of the External Affairs Minister and the UK Foreign Secretary.
• The inaugural edition of the World Yogasana Sports Championship is being held at the Eka Arena in Ahmedabad(June 4 – 8, 2026).This historic edition is supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the Ministry of Ayush, and the Sports Authority of India. This landmark event marks a major milestone in advancing Yogasana toward becoming a globally competitive sport with Olympic ambitions.The EKA Arena in Ahmedabad has opened its doors to over 400 participants from more than 60 nations, including international contingents from the USA, Ghana, Kenya, and Malaysia.
• National e-Vidhan Application:The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and the West Bengal Legislative Assembly today signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the implementation of National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) in West Bengal Assembly at Parliament in New Delhi.
• The National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) is a flagship digital initiative under the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs aimed at digitizing and modernizing the functioning of all 37 State and UT legislatures in India. Operating on a "One Nation - One Application" framework, it transforms state legislative houses into completely paperless environments.
• India’s first flex-fuel passenger vehicle marks new chapter in country’s energy transition:Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri and Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari today launched India’s first flex-fuel passenger vehicle by Maruti Suzuki in New Delhi. Flex-fuel vehicles can operate on a range of ethanol-petrol blends, from E20 up to E100.

International

• NASA declares Mars orbiter Maven mission over after six months of silence-NASA’s Maven spacecraft around Mars has been declared dead. After six months of radio silence. The space agency confirmed that the mission had ended after more than a decade of observations. Launched in 2013 to study the red planet’s atmosphere from orbit, Maven mysteriously fell silent in early December after passing behind Mars.
• UN Security Council-Five countries, including Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe, have been elected non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for a two-year term. They will assume their seats on January 1, 2027, and serve until December 31, 2028. The newly elected members will replace the outgoing non-permanent members – Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia.
• The permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (often called the "P5") are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
• These five nations are the only members with the power to veto any substantive resolution, meaning that a single negative vote from any of them can block a Council decision. Along with 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms, the P5 share primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.
• World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains ahead of efforts to contain it. Speaking at a press conference in Geneva, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the virus had gained a big head-start and that health authorities were still catching up.

Sports and culture

1. India has retained its strong presence in the latest World Boxing Rankings. Jaismine Lamboria climbed to World No. 1 in the women's 57kg category while Asian champions Priya Ghanghas in 60kg and Vishvanath Suresh in 50kg surged into the top three of their respective categories.
2. In football, hosts India have booked their place in the final of the SAFF Women’s Championship after defeating Bhutan 1-0 in the semifinal at Margao, Goa, yesterday.The five-time champions, India, will now face defending champions Bangladesh in the title clash on Saturday.

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 Current Affairs and GK updates  16/05/2026

Here is the Daily current affairs and GK updates of the day for UPSC,SSC,IBPS,RRB,NTPC and other competitive exams preparations.This updates particularly focus on news updates from 16th may 2026.Stay ahead in your exam preparation with the Daily Current Affairs and GK Updates for 16 May 2026, curated for aspirants of UPSC, SSC, IBPS, RRB, NTPC, and other competitive exams. Today’s highlights include the landmark ASML–Tata MoU boosting India’s semiconductor ecosystem, Operation Antim Prahar making Gadchiroli Naxalite‑free, CBSE’s new three‑language mandate, and India’s first seizure of Captagon drugs under Operation RAGEPILL. Internationally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Netherlands visit saw the return of 11th‑century Chola Copper Plates, while Iraq welcomed its youngest Prime Minister. Updates also cover economic reforms, AI‑powered banking, sports achievements, and observances like Sikkim’s Statehood Day and the International Day of Light.

National

• ASML–Tata MoU marks significant step in strengthening India’s semiconductor ecosystem-On May 16, 2026, Tata Electronics and the Dutch semiconductor equipment giant ASML signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in The Hague, Netherlands. Witnessed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, this strategic partnership represents a historic milestone for India's domestic chip-making ambitions.
• Operation Antim Prahar:In Maharashtra, Superintendent of Police M. Naresh today said that Gadchiroli district has become Naxalite-free following the arrest of eight Naxalites and the surrender of five others under the anti-Naxalite drive named “Operation Antim Prahar”.
• CBSE Makes Three-Language Study Mandatory for Classes 9-10 From July 1:The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made the study of three languages compulsory for students from Class ninth beginning from the first of July this year.
• Operation RAGEPILL:Indian agencies have achieved the first-ever seizure of Captagon Drug worth 182 crore rupees through Operation RAGEPILL.

International

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Dutch Prime Minister Robb Jetten and will call on their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima, this afternoon. The visit carries significance beyond bilateral ties and is expected to shape broader India-EU relations.
• Netherlands Returns 11th-Century Chola Copper Plates to India During PM Modi’s Visit-Prime Minister Narendra Modi was today presented with the historic 11th-century Chola Copper Plates by authorities of Leiden University during his official visit to the Netherlands. The return of the priceless artefacts marks a landmark moment in India-Netherlands cultural cooperation and heritage.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming office as Prime Minister of Iraq.Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi is an Iraqi politician, businessman, and multimillionaire banker who serves as the Prime Minister of Iraq. Born in 1986, he assumed office on May 14, 2026, becoming the youngest Prime Minister in Iraq's history at 40 years ol

Economy and banking

• Delhi govt cuts VAT on aviation turbine fuel from 25% to 7%:Delhi Government has taken a significant decision to reduce the Value Added Tax on Aviation Turbine Fuel in the National Capital from 25 per cent to 7 per cent.
• Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates India’s first AI-powered phygital banking branch-Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today inaugurated India’s first AI-powered “phygital” banking branch of Slice Small Finance Bank at GS Road in Guwahati.The next-generation banking facility combines physical and digital banking services through AI-enabled self-service kiosks, paperless cash deposits and withdrawals, and simplified digital onboarding processes.

Sports and culture

• Sanjana Wins Three Bronze Medals at Asian Weightlifting Championship;At the Asian Weightlifting Championships in Gandhinagar, India’s Sanjana has won three bronze medals in the Women’s 77 kg category. Sanjana lifted 96 kg in the snatch, 124 kg in the clean and jerk, and a total of 220 kg to claim three bronze medals.
• Thailand Open 2026: Satwik-Chirag storm into finals:In the Thailand Open Badminton, Indian duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty entered the Men’s doubles final after defeating Malaysia’s Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin in the semifinal 19-21, 22-20, 21-16 in Bangkok today.

Days Observed

• Sikkim celebrated its 51st Statehood Day today with a grand function at Manan Kendra in Gangtok. Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan attended the programme as the Chief Guest in the presence of Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia.
• The International Day of Light is being observed today. The day is marked every year on the 16th of May, commemorating the first successful operation of a laser in 1960 by physicist and engineer Theodore Maiman. The theme for this year is “Light for a Sustainable Future,”

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• Captagon is a highly addictive, synthetic psychostimulant. Originally prescribed in the 1960s for narcolepsy and attention disorders, its illicit versions are now primarily manufactured in the Middle East.Often referred to as the "Jihadi Drug" or "Poor Man's Cocaine". It gained global notoriety during the Syrian civil war for its use among combatants to suppress fear and fatigue

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Daily current affairs and GK updates 14/05/2026

Here is the daily current affairs and GK updates of the day for UPSC,SSC,IBPS,RRB and other exam aspirants.

National

• J&K recognised as “High Performer” in LEADS 2025 Report:The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has been recognised as a “High Performer” in the prestigious Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2025 Report, released by Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi yesterday
• MoS for Defence Sanjay Seth addresses inaugural session of Kalam and Kavach, describes Operation Sindoor as landmark success.
• The Election Commission of India has announced the Special Intensive Revision, SIR Phase-III, which will be conducted in a phased manner across sixteen states and three Union Territories.
• The states included in this phase are Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Sikkim, Tripura, Telangana, and Uttarakhand. The Union Territories covered are the National Capital Territory of Delhi, Chandigarh, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
• In Keralam, Senior Congress leader V. D. Satheesan met Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar this evening and formally staked his claim to form the government. Earlier, the Congress Legislative Party met this evening at Thiruvananthapuram and elected V. D. Satheesan as its leader.

International

• PM Modi to embark on a five-nation tour, beginning tomorrow:Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a six-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy tomorrow. On the first leg of his five-nation visit, Mr Modi will reach the UAE tomorrow, where he will meet the President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Sports

• Weightlifting: India’s Ajith clinches double bronze in 71kg category:In the Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships, India's Ajith Narayana delivered a remarkable performance to secure a bronze medal each in both clean and jerk and overall in the men's 71kg category at Gandhinagar, Gujarat today.
• Thailand Open: PV Sindhu and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy–Chirag Shetty duo advance to quarter-finals:Two-time Olympic medallist P. V. Sindhu and India’s top men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the quarter-finals of the Thailand Open with impressive victories today.

Economy & banking

• India’s WPI inflation surges to 42-month high of 8.3% in April:India’s wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation surged to 42-month high of 8.3 per cent in April on an annual basis, up from 3.88 per cent in March this year. On a month-on-month basis, the WPI rose to 3.86 per cent in April as compared with 1.52 per cent in March,

Appointments

• Praveen Sood gets one-year extension as CBI Director:The government has given a one-year extension to the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Praveen Sood. According to an official order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet gave its nod for the extension

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• Kalam & Kavach is a premier annual Indian defence innovation dialogue and literature festival that brings together military leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and academia to focus on indigenisation and future-ready technologies, with the 3.0 edition held in May 2026.
• The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) measures the average change in the prices of goods traded in bulk by wholesale businesses.
• Special Intensive Revision or the SIR is an exercise undertaken by the Election Commission of India to verify and revise electoral rolls through house to house enumeration, pre-filled forms, and verification of old voter data.The SIR aims to ensure that electoral rolls across India are accurate, by eliminating the names of deceased, permanently shifted, duplicate & non-citizen voters, while ensuring that eligible citizens are not left out.The nationwide SIR process was announced on 27 October 2025 by the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar from Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.