Current Affairs

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty

Indias Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty made history by winning the China Masters 2026 badminton mens doubles title after rallying from behind in Shenzhen on 6 September 2026.

Bhagwat Prasad Makwana

Bhagwat Prasad Makwana was appointed as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) on 6 September 2026. The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, has made the appointment of the commission.

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Jammu

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Jammu could become the first hospital in the country to be guarded by an armed contingent of the CISF given its “sensitive” location close to the India-Pakistan international border.

Bastar

Scientists have discovered a rock fragment estimated to be around 3.65 billion years old in Bastar, Chhattisgarh. Researchers consider it the oldest known rock fragment found in India so far. The discovery could extend the countrys geological history by nearly 150 million years.

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, has patented a chemical-free antibacterial surface that can physically eliminate harmful bacteria without the use of antibiotics, disinfectants, radiation or any other antimicrobial chemicals.

Teachers Day

India marks Teachers Day on September 5 every year to celebrate the birthday of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. He was a distinguished philosopher, a famous scholar, and the second President of India. Born in 1888, Dr. Radhakrishnan spent decades working as an educator.

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Sharma

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Sharma has been appointed Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands on 5 September 2026. President Droupadi Murmu approved the appointment, with the new assignment taking effect from the date Sharma assumes charge.

Joheirry Mola

Joheirry Mola Dominguez from the Dominican Republic won the 73rd edition of the international beauty pageant in Nha Trang, Vietnam, on 5 September 2026. She emerged victorious after competing against contestants from 110 countries.

High Courts as Chief Justices

President Droupadi Murmu appointed eight judges of various High Courts as Chief Justices of different High Courts on 5 September 2026. Law and justice Minister Arjunram Meghwal making an announcement regarding the appointments.

Harmanpreet Kaur

Harmanpreet Kaur became the first player in the world to play 150 T20Is as captain (mens and womens combined) on 5 September 2026.

Giorgia Meloni

The right-wing government of Giorgia Meloni on 4 September 2026 became the longest-serving since the Italian Republic was established 80 years ago.

Correct the Map

The UN General Assembly has voted to replace the traditional world map with one that more accurately reflects the size of Africa.

Anil Chakravarthy

Adobes Board of Directors has named Anil Chakravarthy as the companys next president and chief executive officer.

Parliament

The government constituted a 31-member joint committee of Parliament on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026

BRICS Summit

The BRICS Chief Justices Forum began in New Delhi on 4 September 2026, with Chief Justice of India Surya Kant holding bilateral meetings with judicial leaders from member states and partner countries on the opening day.

Earth observation satellite

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its advanced Earth observation satellite EOS-05 aboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F17) on 4 September 2026.

NPOP-certified ethnic rice

An 18-metric-tonne consignment of four varieties of NPOP-certified ethnic rice from Tripura has been flagged off for export to Austria and the Netherlands, opening new international market opportunities

BIO-NIVESH

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on 3 September 2026 launched BIO-NIVESH, a platform aimed at connecting biotechnology startups with investors and increasing private capital for innovations that are ready for scale-up and commercialisation.

Belgian Prime Minister meets Modi

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 4 September 2026.

Mohit Jain

Mohit Jain, chief operating officer, publishing, and board member of Bennett, Coleman Co (BCCL), has been unanimously elected chairman of the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) for 2026-27.

ICC Womens Champions Trophy

India will host the inaugural ICC Womens Champions Trophy in 2027, with the six-team tournament relocated from its originally designated host Sri Lanka

Gollala Gudi

Gollalagudi Temple, also called Gollala Gudi, in Palampet village of Mulugu district, Telangana, was declared a monument of national importance through a gazette notification issued by the Union Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Tenzing Norgay National Adventure

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on 2 September 2026 announced the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards (TNNAA) 2024, recognising four individuals for their outstanding achievements in adventure activities.

Jeetendra Mishra

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on 2 September 2026 appointed retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as its first chief executive officer

Artemis

The Republic of Türkiye became the 71st country to sign the Artemis Accords. The signing took place at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., and placed Türkiye in a U.S.-led framework for peaceful and cooperative space exploration.

Goods and Services Tax

The gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue rose 14.8 percent year-on-year to Rs.1,99,853 crore in August 2026.

Shakti Sharma

Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma has become the first woman officer (non-medical) in the Indian defence forces to attain the rank of Air Vice Marshal (or equivalent).

Indian Railways

Indian Railways has approved projects worth a combined Rs.675 crore to strengthen railway safety, modernise signalling infrastructure and enhance freight movement across the network.

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Bishkek on 1 September 2026