Daily Current Affairs Question-Answer (Q&A) 01, 02 September 2026 (Special for Competitive Exams)
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Q1. Recently, India rejected the ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) located in The Hague on which treaty?
Answer: Indus Waters Treaty
- Extra Facts:
- India argues that this tribunal has no jurisdiction over India's sovereign decisions.
- This historic treaty was signed between India and Pakistan in 1960, brokered by the World Bank.
- Under the treaty, the waters of the eastern rivers are allocated entirely to India, and the waters of the western rivers primarily to Pakistan.
Q2. Who launched Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031 and what is it related to?
Answer: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan launched it, and it is related to Ornamental Fisheries.
- Extra Facts:
- It was released on August 31, 2026, with the main objective of establishing scientific practices for ornamental fisheries.
- Lakshadweep has a 4,200 sq km lagoon with immense potential for fisheries.
- Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), projects worth over Rs 62 crore have been approved for this.
Q3. Which scheme has the government notified with an outlay of Rs 1.27 lakh crore to boost India's chip industry?
Answer: Semicon 2.0
- Extra Facts:
- This scheme is to strengthen India's semiconductor ecosystem (chip design, manufacturing, packaging, and research).
- India aims to prepare 1 lakh semiconductor engineers in the next few years.
- This scheme is expected to create around 50,000 to 60,000 direct jobs in the country.
Q4. Recently, which two states signed a historic agreement on the sharing of Sone river waters?
Answer: Bihar and Jharkhand
- Extra Facts:
- This agreement has resolved the nearly 25-year-old river water dispute between these two states.
- This will improve irrigation and drinking water facilities in several areas like Bhojpur, Buxar, and Rohtas in Bihar, and Palamu and Garhwa in Jharkhand.
- The Union Home Minister described this move as an excellent example of Cooperative Federalism and 'Team India'.
Q5. Who replaced Tim Cook on September 1, 2026, after he served as Apple's CEO for 15 years?
Answer: John Ternus
- Extra Facts:
- John Ternus joined Apple in 2001 and previously served as the Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering at the company.
- He has been responsible for the manufacturing and innovation of several major Apple products, including the iPhone.
- Tim Cook will now continue his work with global policymakers in the role of Executive Chairman of Apple.
Q6. Which great footballer announced his retirement from international football after playing 207 matches?
Answer: Lionel Messi
- Extra Facts:
- 39-year-old Messi is the most-capped player and the highest international goal scorer (125) for Argentina.
- He played a crucial role in winning the Copa America in 2021 and 2024, the Finalissima in 2022, and the FIFA World Cup in 2022.
- His international records also include a gold medal at the 2008 Olympics.
Q7. What was India's GDP growth rate in the first quarter of the financial year 2026-27 (Q1 FY27)?
Answer: 7.8%
- Extra Facts:
- This growth rate has surpassed the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) estimate of 7%.
- In this quarter, strong growth was recorded in the services sector at 10%, manufacturing at 9.2%, and the construction sector at 7.7%.
- The highest growth of 12.1% was seen in financial, real estate, and professional services.
Q8. In which country can Indian travelers now make UPI payments by scanning the national UZQR code there?
Answer: Uzbekistan
- Extra Facts:
- This facility is the result of an agreement between NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and the National Interbank Processing Center of Uzbekistan.
- Travelers can now pay directly from their Indian bank accounts through their existing UPI apps.
- This step will reduce reliance on cash and international cards and strengthen India-Uzbekistan trade.
Q9. Which new space telescope was launched by NASA on August 30, 2026, to study the universe?
Answer: Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
- Extra Facts:
- This telescope was successfully launched via a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from the Kennedy Space Center.
- It will travel towards the Sun-Earth L2 point, about 1.5 million km from Earth, and will study dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets.
- Its field of view is 100 times larger than the famous Hubble Telescope.
Q10. Who became the youngest player to score a half-century in the history of the Duleep Trophy on August 31, 2026?
Answer: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- Extra Facts:
- 15-year-old and 157-day-old Vaibhav, playing for the East Zone, completed his half-century in just 42 balls.
- He broke Laxman Singh's 57-year-old record.
- He also took over the captaincy of the team after Ishan Kishan got injured, making him the youngest captain in the Duleep Trophy.
Q11. Where was the 4th Indo-German Environment Forum 2026 held?
Answer: New Delhi
- Extra Facts:
- It was held on September 1, 2026, with the theme "Together For More Resilience".
- Topics such as low-carbon industry, biodiversity, resource efficiency, and sustainable finance were discussed in this forum.
- It is the highest-level bilateral environmental policy forum between India and Germany, held continuously since 2008.
Q12. Which Diving Support Vessel was commissioned by the Indian Navy on August 31, 2026, to strengthen its underwater rescue capabilities?
Answer: INS Nipun
- Extra Facts:
- This vessel has been indigenously designed and built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) based in Visakhapatnam.
- It is technologically fully equipped to provide relief in deep-sea diving, submarine rescue operations, and any underwater emergencies.
Q13. Which three winners have been announced for the Ramon Magsaysay Award for the year 2026?
Answer: Tommy Koh (Singapore), Runa Khan (Bangladesh), and Bo Kyi (Myanmar)
- Extra Facts:
- This award is considered Asia's highest honor and is often referred to as the "Nobel Prize of Asia".
- Singapore's Tommy Koh is a prominent lawyer and diplomat, Bangladesh's Runa Khan is a social entrepreneur, and Myanmar's Bo Kyi is a human rights activist.
- The award was established in 1957 in memory of the 7th President of the Philippines.
- Vinoba Bhave was the first Indian to be honored with this award in 1958 for community leadership.
Q14. Where has India's first "Green Forge" complex been inaugurated?
Answer: National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (BRIC-NABI), Mohali
- Extra Facts:
- This complex was inaugurated by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh.
- It is the first complex of its kind designed for the controlled simulation, cultivation, and experimentation of genetically modified (GM) crops.
- This facility assesses crop suitability for different geographical locations using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- Inspired by the BioE3 initiative, India's bioeconomy has grown from US$ 10 billion to US$ 200 billion.
Q15. Which Sovereign AI Stack was recently launched by Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan?
Answer: Gnani Artha
- Extra Facts:
- It was launched at the Vice President's Enclave in New Delhi and has been developed by the Indian firm GNANI AI.
- Its key components include Evon 3.3 (a Large Language Model for indigenous applications) and Plexus (a platform connecting AI to workflows).
- Currently, AI-based simultaneous interpretation has been activated in 8 languages on the Digital Sansad portal of the Parliament.
- The IndiaAI mission aims to establish Centers of Excellence (CoE) for artificial intelligence in the country.
Q16. Airbus has awarded a multi-year contract to manufacture Fuselage Skins for the A320 aircraft family to which Indian company?
Answer: Mahindra Aerostructures
- Extra Facts:
- This contract is for manufacturing the rear fuselage and tail sections of the A320neo and A321XLR aircraft models.
- These components will be produced at Mahindra's Bengaluru facility and then shipped to the Airbus plant in Augsburg, Germany.
- Deliveries are expected to begin in 2028.
- Mahindra Aerostructures currently also manufactures fuselages for the H125 and H130 helicopter models.
Q17. Which Weather Futures Contract has NCDEX launched to manage financial risks associated with the Northeast Monsoon?
Answer: RAINCHNNAI
- Extra Facts:
- This weather derivative covers the September to December period to track rainfall variability.
- The contract uses India Meteorological Department (IMD) data from the Meenambakkam and Nungambakkam stations.
- It is completely cash-settled, which eliminates the need for damage assessment required in traditional insurance.
- Approximately 70% of Chennai's annual rainfall comes from this Northeast Monsoon.
Q18. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has indigenously developed 62,300 components using which technologies to overcome the shortage of spare parts in the foreign fleet?
Answer: 3D Printing and Digital Twins
- Extra Facts:
- This initiative has saved foreign exchange worth Rs 582 crore in the last five years.
- Along with this, business worth over Rs 17,000 crore has been generated for the domestic defense manufacturing ecosystem.
- This includes aircraft like the Su-30MKI, Rafale, Tejas, Mirage 2000, and MiG-29.
- The Air Force has adopted an AI-powered health monitoring system using digital twin technology to identify hardware failures in advance.
Q19. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has launched an automated system on its portal for which certificates to expedite export approvals?
Answer: Free Sale and Commerce Certificates
- Extra Facts:
- It was launched on September 1, 2026, implementing a system-driven workflow instead of manual scrutiny for eligible applications.
- It enables seamless and paperless processing.
- These certificates are specifically issued for products that are not covered under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
Q20. Where did the 4th 'Tri-Services Future Warfare Course' for the armed forces recently conclude?
Answer: New Delhi
- Extra Facts:
- It was a four-week professional military education program that concluded on August 30, 2026, under the aegis of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (IDS).
- It was managed by the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies.
- Its main objective was to enhance tactical foresight, technological awareness, and the operational readiness of the military for the changing nature of warfare.
- Chief of Defence Staff General N.S. Raja Subramani reviewed emerging defense trends with the participants.
Q21. Where was the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit held?
Answer: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Extra Facts:
- This summit began at the Yntymak Ordo Congress Hall under the chairmanship of Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov.
- It was attended by 10 member states, 15 partner states, and 2 observer states, which collectively represent about 25% of the global GDP.
- Addressing the forum, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi emphasized Security, Connectivity, and Opportunity.
- This summit also marks the 25th anniversary of the SCO, which was established in 2001.
Q22. Which country became the 71st to join the US-led 'Artemis Accords' for the peaceful exploration of space and the moon?
Answer: Turkey
- Extra Facts:
- Turkey's Minister of Industry and Technology, Mehmet Fatih Kacir, signed the agreement at NASA headquarters in Washington.
- Turkey became the 7th West Asian country to join this framework; previously, countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia have also joined.
- The main objective of this agreement is to promote the safe, transparent, and peaceful exploration of the Moon, Mars, and deep space.
Q23. Recently, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) warned citizens against the tampering and misuse of which unique identification number?
Answer: International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number
- Extra Facts:
- With the rapid expansion of mobile connectivity in India, the misuse of IMEI numbers of mobile devices has become a serious concern.
- This can compromise the security and integrity of telecommunication networks and pose a threat to the safety of citizens.
- The Government of India has implemented stringent legal provisions to prevent the misuse and tampering of unique telecom identifiers.
Q24. Which summit is the Ministry of Jal Shakti hosting on September 1-2, 2026, under the Prime Minister's vision of 'Cooperative Federalism'?
Answer: First Departmental Summit
- Extra Facts:
- This summit is being organized at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi.
- Its objective is to foster collective ownership of national priorities and strengthen Centre-State collaboration.
- It has four major themes: time-bound implementation of water infrastructure projects, 'Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari' (public participation in water conservation), source sustainability of drinking water systems, and the operation and maintenance of rural drinking water supply under the Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0.
Q25. With whom has the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE) signed an MoU to implement the 'Creating Intergenerational Bonding' initiative?
Answer: Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission (RKM)
- Extra Facts:
- The objective of this initiative is to strengthen emotional and cultural bonds among children, parents, and grandparents through play-based activities via the school system.
- This agreement was signed at the Ramakrishna Mission in Paharganj, New Delhi, in the presence of Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar.
Q26. With whom has Tata Advanced Systems Limited signed an agreement for the co-production of anti-tank missiles in India?
Answer: Javelin Joint Venture
- Extra Facts:
- The Javelin Joint Venture is a partnership between US defense companies Raytheon and Lockheed Martin.
- Under this agreement, the possibilities of producing the Javelin 'All Up Round' missile in India will be explored.
- For this, Tata Advanced Systems will establish final assembly, integration facilities, and parts manufacturing capabilities in India.
Q27. Which company recently received final approval from SEBI for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Rs 37,700 crore, which could become India's largest listing?
Answer: Jio Platforms Ltd
- Extra Facts:
- Jio Platforms plans to issue 270 million new equity shares (with a face value of Rs 10).
- This IPO could become India's largest IPO, breaking the record of Hyundai Motor India's IPO of Rs 27,859 crore (2024).
- Approximately Rs 27,500 crore of the proceeds will be used to repay the outstanding debt of Reliance Jio Infocomm.
Q28. Where did Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lay the foundation stone for a Rs 472 crore facility for the overhauling of T-72 and T-90 tanks in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh?
Answer: Vehicle Factory Jabalpur
- Extra Facts:
- The main objective of this project is to enhance the Indian Army's capability to keep the armored fleet always battle-ready.
- This facility comes under a unit of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL).
- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav also attended this foundation stone laying ceremony.
Q29. Which digital lending platform has appointed Sachin Tendulkar as its brand ambassador for the 'Loans Without Any Hiccups' campaign?
Answer: Kissht
- Extra Facts:
- Kissht is an RBI-registered Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) that provides quick and paperless loans (Personal & Business loans).
- Sachin Tendulkar has been made the brand ambassador of the company for three years.
- This ad campaign humorously shows that whenever a loan is approved on the Kissht app, Sachin gets a hiccup, symbolizing loan approval in just 5 minutes.
Q30. What new record did India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) set in terms of the number of transactions in August 2026?
Answer: 24.51 billion transactions (Value: Rs 29.82 trillion)
- Extra Facts:
- According to data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), transaction volume grew by 3.6% in August compared to July.
- Compared to the same period last year, a spectacular growth of 22% in transaction volume and 20% in its value has been recorded.
- The average number of daily transactions in August stood at 791 million, with an average daily value of approximately Rs 96,205 crore.
Q31. Who has taken charge as the Director General Medical Services (Air) in the Air Force?
Answer: Air Marshal Vivek Hande
- Extra Facts:
- Air Marshal Vivek Hande assumed this position on permanent secondment to the Indian Air Force on September 1, 2026.
- He is an alumnus of the Armed Forces Medical College in Pune, Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, and the National Defence College in New Delhi.
- He was commissioned in December 1988 and has the distinction of serving in all three services (Army, Navy, and Air Force).
Q32. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has started 'Hub & Spoke' international flight operations from Ahmedabad after which cities?
Answer: Varanasi and Amritsar
- Extra Facts:
- Ahmedabad has become the third airport in the country to join this framework.
- Under this arrangement, passenger immigration, check-in, and baggage screening are completed in Ahmedabad itself, and the luggage goes directly to the final international destination.
- The objective of this initiative is to establish India as a preferred aviation hub by 2030 and a major global aviation hub by 2047.
Q33. The Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly is going to adopt a fully paperless system from which upcoming session?
Answer: Autumn Session
- Extra Facts:
- This paperless system will be implemented from the session starting on September 21, 2026.
- For this, all legislative business will be processed and managed through the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) digital platform.
- Questions and government bills submitted by MLAs have been forwarded online to the respective departments.
Q34. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated which player in the first round of the US Open?
Answer: Camila Osorio
- Extra Facts:
- Top-seeded Sabalenka from Belarus defeated Colombia's Camila Osorio 6-2, 6-4.
- This match was played at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York and lasted one hour and 27 minutes.
- Sabalenka aims to become the third woman in history to win three consecutive US Open titles, following Serena Williams and Chris Evert.
Q35. In August 2026, the HSBC Manufacturing PMI of India's private sector manufacturing activities fell to a multi-month low of what?
Answer: A 5-year low (at 52.8)
- Extra Facts:
- Due to weak demand, it fell from 53.5 in July to 52.8 in August.
- This is the lowest reading since August 2021, indicating that output is still growing but at a slower pace.
- Despite rising material and transportation costs, input inflation has fallen to a six-month low.
Q36. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved a transaction involving whom for the acquisition of 'Aseem Infrastructure Finance Limited'?
Answer: TPG Nicobar SG Pte. Ltd.
- Extra Facts:
- Under this proposed combination, 100% of the share capital of 'Aseem' will be acquired by Nicobar.
- Subsequently, 5% of Aseem's share capital will be acquired by ICICI Bank Limited from Nicobar.
- This acquisition will be primarily funded by TPG Rise Climate GSI SF Pte. Ltd. and Clydo Investments Pte. Ltd.
Q37. On the completion of how many years of Earth System Science has the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) launched an online national quiz?
Answer: 20 Years
- Extra Facts:
- This national online competition has been launched in collaboration with 'MyGov'.
- Its main objective is to make citizens aware of India's scientific progress in fields such as weather, climate studies, oceanography, and seismology.
- This initiative aligns with the national vision of 'Viksit Bharat 2047'.
Q38. What percentage growth in Gross Direct Premium Income (GDPI) did SBI General Insurance record in the first quarter of the current financial year (Q1 FY27)?
Answer: 10.9%
- Extra Facts:
- The company brought its gross direct premium to Rs 3,506 crore in this quarter.
- Excellent growth of 49.9% was recorded in the health insurance sector and 26.3% in the personal accident segment.
- It has become the first general insurance company to release financial results since adopting the new 'Ind AS' framework.
Q39. Under what name have Econz and Google Cloud jointly established the first dedicated center in Bengaluru?
Answer: Gemini Enterprise Experience Centre
- Extra Facts:
- This center has been developed to provide enterprises with direct access to advanced Agentic AI solutions powered by Gemini Enterprise.
- This facility has been launched alongside the new Bengaluru office of Econz IT Services.
- Its goal is to help business leaders and technology teams test and deploy AI solutions.
Q40. On which of its foundation days did India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) launch the 'DakPay Sound Box' for merchants?
Answer: 9th Foundation Day
- Extra Facts:
- IPPB launched this digital payment acceptance device on the completion of 9 years of its establishment.
- Along with this, the bank also introduced a 'Digital Insurance Technology Platform' to connect customers with life, health, and general insurance solutions.
- This bank is continuously working to provide inclusive and technology-enabled financial services across the country.
Q41. Which famous princess and lawyer of Thailand passed away at the age of 47?
Answer: Princess Bajrakitiyabha (Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol)
- Extra Facts:
- She was the eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and was quite active in the field of justice reform.
- She made a special contribution through her 'Kamlangjai' (Inspire) project for the rehabilitation of prisoners.
- She received a Master's degree in Law from Cornell University in New York and a doctorate in 2005.
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