Daily Current Affairs Question-Answer (Q&A) 4th and 5th September 2026 with Extra Facts (Special for Competitive Exams)
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1. Who has recently been appointed as the first CEO of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust?
Answer: Retired Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra.
- Extra Facts:
- Jitendra Mishra joined the Indian Air Force as a fighter pilot on December 6, 1986.
- He has over 3,000 hours of flying experience as a Fighter Combat Leader and Test Pilot.
- Out of 5,200 applications received for this post, 18 candidates were interviewed.
2. Where will the 16th edition of Aero India 2027 be organized?
Answer: Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru.
- Extra Facts:
- It will be organized by the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, from February 8 to 12, 2027.
- Its international registration began on September 3, 2026.
- India's defense exports reached ₹38,424 crore in the financial year 2025-26.
3. Which state government has recently announced plans to establish an 'Olympic City'?
Answer: Tamil Nadu Government.
- Extra Facts:
- This project will be developed in Chennai by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT).
- This sports center will also include sports science and sports medicine centers for the performance and recovery of athletes.
4. Under the revised UDAN scheme, how many new airports are planned to be developed in the next 10 years?
Answer: 100 new airports.
- Extra Facts:
- A budgetary allocation of ₹28,840 crore has been made for this scheme from FY 2026-27 to 2035-36.
- It was approved by the Union Cabinet in March 2026.
- The number of active airports in India has increased from 74 in 2014 to 166 in 2026.
- Under this scheme, there is also a plan to build 200 new helipads.
5. Recently, what has the Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) upgraded India's sovereign credit rating to?
Answer: A- (with a stable outlook).
- Extra Facts:
- Previously, India's rating was BBB+.
- India's real GDP growth rate was recorded at 7.8% in FY 2026.
- The central government's fiscal deficit has improved from 4.7% in FY2025 to 4.4% in FY2026.
6. Which Telangana temple has recently been declared a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)?
Answer: Gollala Gudi Temple.
- Extra Facts:
- This temple is located in Palampet, Mulugu district of Telangana.
- It is a Trikutalaya temple from the Kakatiya period, with a Shiva Linga installed in its central sanctum.
- This temple is situated near the famous Ramappa Temple (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
7. Which country will host the ICC Women's Champions Trophy 2027?
Answer: India.
- Extra Facts:
- This inaugural tournament was initially scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka but was shifted to India due to administrative reasons.
- It will be organized from February 14 to 28, 2027, in Mumbai and Vadodara.
- Teams from Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka will participate in it.
8. Which Indian Air Force officer recently announced joining the Goa-based regional airline 'FLY91' as a pilot?
Answer: Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman.
- Extra Facts:
- Abhinandan Varthaman resigned from the Indian Air Force on March 31, 2026, after 22 years of service.
- He was awarded the Vir Chakra in November 2021 for his courage in the 2019 aerial combat.
- The FLY91 airline operates ATR 72-600 aircraft for regional connectivity.
9. Which digital platform has IRDAI recently proposed for the insurance sector?
Answer: Public Insurance Registry (PIR).
- Extra Facts:
- This will allow policyholders to view their policies, track claims and complaints, and identify unclaimed amounts.
- Stakeholders can submit their feedback on this proposal until September 30, 2026.
10. Which Indian city is hosting Stage 3 of the Hyundai World Archery Para Series 2026?
Answer: Ahmedabad.
- Extra Facts:
- This competition is being organized at the Sabarmati Riverfront from September 5 to 9, 2026.
- More than 100 athletes from around 20 countries are participating in this event.
- India's 29-member contingent includes Paris 2024 Paralympic medalists Harvinder Singh, Sheetal Devi, and Rakesh Kumar.
11. Who has been honored in the Land Adventure category under the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards 2024?
Answer: Baljeet Kaur and Skalzang Rigzin.
- Extra Facts:
- In the Water Adventure category, the award was given to Rimo Saha, and the Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Shiva Prasad Chamoli.
- No award was given in the Air Adventure category this time.
- Each award winner is given ₹15 lakh, a statuette, and a certificate.
12. What is the maximum time limit proposed by the Tamil Nadu government for regulatory clearances for businesses?
Answer: 21 days.
- Extra Facts:
- For this, the Tamil Nadu Business Facilitation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was introduced in the legislative assembly.
- There is also a proposal for a Tamil Nadu Investment Promotion Commission headed by the Chief Secretary, which will monitor investments exceeding ₹200 crore.
13. Which indigenous long-range glide bomb was successfully drop-tested by the Indian Air Force recently?
Answer: Khagantak-243.
- Extra Facts:
- Its successful test was conducted from a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft.
- When dropped from an altitude of 12,000 meters, its strike range is over 140 km.
- It has been jointly developed by JSR Dynamics and BEL.
14. Who has recently been appointed as the Director General, Hospital Services (Armed Forces)?
Answer: Surgeon Vice Admiral Dilip Raghavan.
- Extra Facts:
- He assumed this charge on September 1, 2026.
- He was awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) on January 26, 2026.
- He commanded INHS Asvini in Mumbai, which received the Raksha Mantri Trophy for the Best Command Hospital during his tenure.
15. Which state government has announced the establishment of a 'Coconut Park' to promote value addition and exports?
Answer: Kerala Government.
- Extra Facts:
- This was announced on September 2, 2026, during the World Coconut Day celebrations.
- This park will focus on coconut processing, packaging, branding, and international marketing.
16. Recently, scientists from DRDO and the University of Hyderabad have secured a patent for which high-energy compound?
Answer: BAM-H24.
- Extra Facts:
- It is a high-energy compound consisting of boron, hydrogen, and nitrogen developed at ACRHEM.
- It provides high specific impulse and low ignition delay for solid rocket propulsion.
17. According to a recent study by IIT Mandi, how many potentially dangerous glacial lakes have been identified in Himachal Pradesh?
Answer: 9 to 12 lakes.
- Extra Facts:
- The study found that the area of several lakes has increased by 30% to 60% over the past decade.
- The NDMA has marked the lakes located near Ghepan, Vasuk, Kashang, and Baspa for immediate attention.
18. Recently, the population of which endangered bird in New Zealand has increased to 325?
Answer: Kākāpō.
- Extra Facts:
- The Kākāpō is a flightless, nocturnal parrot with the scientific name Strigops habroptilus.
- In 1995, its population had dwindled to just 51, which has now grown to 325 through a recovery program.
19. Who has recently been named the new CEO of Hexaware Technologies?
Answer: Vivek Jatley.
- Extra Facts:
- He will assume office from October 28, 2026, and will replace Srikrishna Ramakarthikeyan (Keech).
20. Which has become the third airport in India to start operations under the hub-and-spoke framework of the Ministry of Civil Aviation?
Answer: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad.
- Extra Facts:
- This service was started on September 1, 2026; previously, Varanasi and Amritsar were included in this framework.
- Under this, passengers can complete customs and immigration procedures in Ahmedabad itself through Air India's Easy Connect service.
21. Which of India's first long-range stealth UAVs recently set a new speed record?
Answer: Ahuti Mk II.
- Extra Facts:
- It is an indigenous multirotor UAV developed by the Hyderabad-based startup Ahuti in collaboration with BITS Pilani.
- This platform is designed for high-speed defense operations, surveillance, and strategic missions.
- This drone demonstrates the growing role of private startups in India's aerospace and defense sector.
22. Who recently became Italy's longest-serving Prime Minister?
Answer: Giorgia Meloni.
- Extra Facts:
- By completing 1,413 consecutive days in office, she set the record for the longest-serving government in the history of the Italian Republic.
- Giorgia Meloni became Italy's first female Prime Minister in October 2022.
- Her government has primarily focused on political stability, migration control, support for Ukraine, and financial discipline.
23. Which city has been declared the Tourism and Cultural Capital for the year 2026-27 by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?
Answer: Lahore (Pakistan).
- Extra Facts:
- This was announced during the 26th SCO Council of Heads of State meeting held in Bishkek.
- Pakistan has also assumed the chairmanship of the SCO for the year 2026-27.
- The SCO currently comprises 10 member states, including India, China, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, and Belarus.
24. Recently, ISRO successfully launched the Earth Observation Satellite EOS-05 using which rocket?
Answer: GSLV-F17.
- Extra Facts:
- It was successfully launched on September 4, 2026, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.
- It is India's first imaging satellite to operate from a geosynchronous orbit.
- This was the 19th flight of India's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).
- Following this success, ISRO aims to launch 6 more space missions in the current financial year (2026-27).
25. Recently, certified organic rice has been exported for the first time from Tripura to which continent?
Answer: Europe (Austria and Netherlands).
- Extra Facts:
- A consignment of 18.7 metric tonnes was sent to Europe in collaboration with APEDA.
- It includes four ethnic rice varieties such as Kali Khasa, Hari Narayan, Biron, and Maimi Hanga.
- This export is certified under India's 'National Programme for Organic Production' (NPOP).
- Through this initiative, farmers in Tripura are expected to receive up to 40% higher prices compared to the domestic market.
26. How many teachers will be honored by President Droupadi Murmu under the National Teachers' Awards 2026?
Answer: 48 teachers.
- Extra Facts:
- These awards will be presented on the occasion of Teachers' Day on September 5, 2026, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
- These include 26 male and 22 female teachers from 27 states, 7 union territories, and 6 central government organizations.
- The awardees were selected through a transparent three-stage online process at the district, state, and national levels.
27. Which coin has recently been in the news to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence?
Answer: $1 Trump Coin.
- Extra Facts:
- This coin is made of an alloy of copper, zinc, manganese, and nickel, which looks like gold in color.
- Its obverse bears the portrait of Donald Trump, and the reverse features the seal of the President of the United States.
- The words "LIBERTY", "IN GOD WE TRUST", and "1776–2026" are engraved on the coin.
28. Who recently released the 10-year defense diplomacy framework document 'RAKSHA' for the Indian Air Force?
Answer: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
- Extra Facts:
- This framework focuses on four main pillars: strategic partnerships, capacity building, indigenous defense exports, and maritime security.
- The goal of maritime security is to strengthen India as a First Responder and security provider in the Indian Ocean Region.
- This framework will help make India a global defense manufacturing hub under 'Make in India'.
29. Which Indian female cricketer recently set the record for scoring the most runs in women's international cricket?
Answer: Smriti Mandhana.
- Extra Facts:
- She broke the long-standing all-time run record of former Indian captain Mithali Raj.
- Mandhana achieved this feat by playing a century innings of 124 runs against Hong Kong during the Women's Asia Cup 2026.
- With this, she has also become the player with the most centuries in women's international cricket.
30. Who has been appointed as the new President and CEO of Adobe?
Answer: Anil Chakravarthy.
- Extra Facts:
- He will succeed Shantanu Narayen on December 1, 2026.
- Shantanu Narayen will assume the role of Executive Chair of Adobe.
- Anil Chakravarthy is an alumnus of IIT Varanasi and MIT.
31. Which state government recently dismissed minister Konda Surekha from its cabinet?
Answer: Telangana Government.
- Extra Facts:
- On the recommendation of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla removed her from the cabinet.
- Under Article 164 of the Indian Constitution, the appointment and dismissal of state ministers is done by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister.
32. Which new AI model has recently been launched by OpenAI to usher in the AGI era?
Answer: ChatGPT 6 Astra.
- Extra Facts:
- It has been designed for complex coding, logical reasoning, and autonomous multi-step workflows.
- More than 100,000 GPUs were used to pre-train it.
- OpenAI is beginning its phased rollout with cybersecurity professionals under its 'Daybreak Program'.
33. Who has won the silver medal in the junior women's 47kg category at the IPF World Championship 2026?
Answer: Keyaa Kunal Banerji.
- Extra Facts:
- This competition was held in Sun City, South Africa.
- She made a total score of 280 kg by lifting 140 kg in the deadlift, 90 kg in the squat, and 50 kg in the bench press.
34. What is the main objective of the 'SUMAN Roadmap 2030' launched by the central government?
Answer: To strengthen maternal and newborn health services.
- Extra Facts:
- The full form of SUMAN is 'Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan'.
- This scheme is focused on 130 districts across 13 states to bring preventable maternal and infant mortality rates to zero.
- Its main goal is to bring the Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) below 70 per 1,00,000 live births by 2030.
35. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), which climate event has a nearly 100% chance of continuing until February 2027?
Answer: El Niño.
- Extra Facts:
- El Niño is associated with the abnormal warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.
- In India, a strong El Niño can reduce monsoon rainfall to below normal and increase temperatures.
- However, a positive Indian Ocean Dipole can partially balance its negative impacts.
36. Under the CBSE's three-language policy, from which academic session will it be mandatory for Class 9 students to study three languages?
Answer: From the 2026- 27 session.
- Extra Facts:
- According to the proposed rules, at least two out of the three languages must be Indian languages (R1 and R2).
- English or another foreign language can only be chosen as the third language (R3) or the fourth additional language.
- According to CBSE, there will be no board exam in Class 10 for the R3 language.
37. India and which European country have agreed to enhance strategic cooperation in the defense, renewable energy, and semiconductor sectors?
Answer: Belgium.
- Extra Facts:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Belgium PM Bart De Wever set a target to double bilateral trade in the next 5 years.
- An 'Investment Fast-Track Mechanism' was launched to facilitate Indian and Belgian investors.
- This was the first visit to India by a Belgian Prime Minister in the last two decades.
38. On which date is 'National Wildlife Day' celebrated annually?
Answer: September 4.
- Extra Facts:
- This day was started in 2005 by animal behaviorist and philanthropist Colleen Paige.
- Its main objective is to raise awareness about wildlife conservation, the protection of endangered species, and biodiversity.
39. Gaurang Vyas, who recently passed away at the age of 87, was a famous music composer of which regional music industry?
Answer: Gujarati music and cinema.
- Extra Facts:
- He was the son of the great Gujarati music composer Avinash Vyas.
- During his long career, he composed music for more than 100 Gujarati films.
40. Cassandra Wilson, who passed away at the age of 70, was associated with which field?
Answer: Jazz music (Jazz Singer).
- Extra Facts:
- She was a two-time Grammy Award winner.
- She won the Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album for 'New Moon Daughter' in 1997 and 'Loverly' in 2009.
- She was honored with the title of 'NEA Jazz Master' in 2022.
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