Daily Current Affairs 04 September 2026: Important GK Updates for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams
This Daily Current Affairs 04 September 2026 article covers India's sovereign rating upgrade to A- by JCR, the IAF's indigenous Khagantak-243 glide bomb trial, Gollala Gudi becoming a Monument of National Importance, India hosting the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy 2027, and major developments in climate resilience, AI and banking. It includes exam-ready one-liners, quick-fact cards and FAQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Insurance, Railways, Defence and State PSC exams.
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Introduction to Current Affairs 04 September 2026
The Current Affairs of 04 September 2026 feature several high-value developments for competitive examinations, led by JCR upgrading India's sovereign rating to A-, the indigenous Khagantak-243 long-range glide bomb, Gollala Gudi receiving national-monument status, and India being selected to host the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy 2027. Environment, artificial intelligence, banking, defence diplomacy and agricultural exports also remained important examination areas.
This exam-focused round-up consolidates overlapping reports from multiple current-affairs sources into clear topic cards and quick-revision points. Aspirants preparing for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Insurance, Railways, Defence and State PSC examinations can follow the daily current affairs section regularly to connect important news with relevant static GK.
National Current Affairs
ASI Declares Gollala Gudi a Monument of National Importance
Why in News: On 03 September 2026, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) notified Gollala Gudi at Palampet in Telangana as a Monument of National Importance, taking the number of ASI-protected sites in Telangana to 10.
Quick Facts
- Location: Palampet village, Mulugu district, Telangana.
- Situated south-west of the Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple.
- Architecture: Trikutalaya, with three sanctums and an east-facing mandapa.
- Declaration made under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958.
- ASI was founded in 1861 and functions under the Ministry of Culture.
Key Highlights
- The central sanctum of Gollala Gudi houses a Shiva Lingam.
- The temple features carved animal figures, floral designs, hamsas and jali work.
- Nearby Ramappa Temple became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021.
- The recognition strengthens protection of the Kakatiya-period architectural heritage of Telangana.
Punjab Launches Pehchaan Portal for Unclaimed Bodies
Why in News: Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh launched the Pehchaan portal on 02 September 2026, making Punjab the first Indian state with a dedicated digital portal for identifying unidentified and unclaimed deceased persons.
Quick Facts
- Portal is based on the MedLEaPR medico-legal software.
- MedLEaPR was developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
- Records must be uploaded within 48 hours of postmortem.
- Operational across 23 districts and 346 government hospitals.
- Integrated with the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS).
Key Highlights
- Records include facial photographs, physical descriptions and identifying marks.
- CCTNS integration will help cross-match unidentified bodies with missing-person records.
- The system connects police, courts and forensic institutions.
- The initiative seeks to make identification and medico-legal coordination faster and more transparent.
APEDA Facilitates Export of Tripura Organic Rice to Europe
Why in News: On 02 September 2026, APEDA facilitated the export of 18 metric tonnes of NPOP-certified ethnic rice from Tripura to Austria and the Netherlands, expanding international market access for the state's organic producers.
Quick Facts
- Quantity exported: 18 MT.
- Destinations: Austria and the Netherlands.
- Certification: National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP).
- Rice varieties: Aromatic Kali Khasa, Aromatic Harinarayan, Biron and Maimi Hanga.
- APEDA functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Key Highlights
- The initiative connects Tripura farmers and Farmer Producer Companies with overseas buyers.
- The consignment was supported by the Tripura State Organic Farming Development Agency and NABARD.
- The export followed market-linkage efforts including a Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet.
- Producers are expected to benefit from improved price realisation in international markets.
International Current Affairs
India and Belgium Deepen Cooperation in Energy and Defence
Why in News: India and Belgium agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in defence, clean energy, trade, technology and critical minerals, while also announcing an Investment Fast-Track Mechanism to facilitate Belgian investments in India.
Quick Facts
- Key cooperation areas include defence and clean energy.
- Trade, technology and critical minerals are also part of the partnership agenda.
- An Investment Fast-Track Mechanism will support Belgian investment proposals in India.
- The engagement seeks to deepen both economic and strategic cooperation.
Key Highlights
- The cooperation places greater emphasis on strategic and emerging technologies.
- Clean-energy collaboration can support India's energy-transition goals.
- Critical-mineral cooperation is relevant to electronics, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing.
- The investment mechanism is intended to reduce implementation hurdles for Belgian businesses.
Economy & Banking
JCR Upgrades India's Sovereign Credit Rating to A-
Why in News: On 02 September 2026, the Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) upgraded India's Foreign and Local Currency Long-Term Issuer Ratings from BBB+ to A- with a stable outlook.
Quick Facts
- Previous rating: BBB+.
- New long-term issuer rating: A-.
- Outlook: Stable.
- India's Country Ceiling was raised to A.
- JCR was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Key Highlights
- India's fiscal deficit declined from 4.7% of GDP in FY25 to 4.4% in FY26.
- Real GDP growth was reported at 7.8% in FY26 and Q1 FY27.
- JCR cited structural reforms, Digital Public Infrastructure and GST implementation among supportive factors.
- Improved banking asset quality and strong foreign-exchange buffers strengthened the assessment.
- A stronger sovereign rating can support lower perceived borrowing risk in global markets.
GIFT IFSC Strengthens Position as International Banking Hub
Why in News: GIFT IFSC emerged as a major international banking centre after mobilising more than USD 52.8 billion under the RBI's FCNR(B) Swap Facility, alongside substantial external borrowing and bond-listing activity.
Quick Facts
- FCNR(B) Swap Facility mobilisation: over USD 52.8 billion.
- External Commercial Borrowings facilitated: USD 11.62 billion.
- Bank bond listings on IFSC exchanges: USD 11.12 billion.
- GIFT IFSC is located in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City.
- It is regulated by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).
Key Highlights
- International Banking Units have played a key role in expanding cross-border financial activity.
- GIFT IFSC seeks to bring financial transactions traditionally conducted overseas into an Indian jurisdiction.
- Its ecosystem includes banking, capital markets, insurance and other international financial services.
- Growth in foreign-currency mobilisation reinforces India's ambitions as a global financial-services hub.
IRDAI Proposes Public Insurance Registry as Digital Public Infrastructure
Why in News: On 01 September 2026, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) proposed a Public Insurance Registry (PIR) as Digital Public Infrastructure to improve transparency and efficiency in India's insurance ecosystem.
Quick Facts
- Proposed by: IRDAI.
- Framework: Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).
- Linked to objectives of the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Act, 2025.
- IRDAI is headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana.
- IRDAI is a statutory regulator created under the IRDA Act, 1999.
Key Highlights
- The registry is envisaged as interoperable, population-scale and non-exclusionary infrastructure.
- It seeks to reduce information gaps and strengthen competition among insurers.
- Consumer protection, affordability and greater insurance penetration are core objectives.
- The consultation framework stresses data privacy, consent and appropriate governance standards.
LIC Launches Bima Platinum and Jeevan Raksha
Why in News: On 01 September 2026, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) launched two products—Bima Platinum and Jeevan Raksha—to mark its 70th anniversary.
Quick Facts
- Bima Platinum: Plan 770.
- Jeevan Raksha: Plan 894.
- Bima Platinum is a non-linked, non-participating individual plan.
- Jeevan Raksha is a pure-risk life insurance product.
- LIC was established on 01 September 1956 and is headquartered in Mumbai.
Key Highlights
- Bima Platinum offers a guaranteed addition of Rs 70 per Rs 1,000 of annual premium.
- Its Regular Income Benefit is 10% of Basic Sum Assured.
- The Booster Income Benefit is 70% of Basic Sum Assured under specified conditions.
- Minimum Basic Sum Assured for Bima Platinum is Rs 3 lakh.
- Jeevan Raksha focuses on providing a fixed death-benefit payout to beneficiaries.
SEBI Grants Category-I Merchant Banking Licence to Zerodha
Why in News: SEBI granted a Category-I merchant banking licence to Zerodha Corporate Advisors on 01 September 2026, enabling the Zerodha subsidiary to enter investment banking and capital-market advisory services.
Quick Facts
- Zerodha Corporate Advisors is Zerodha's investment-banking subsidiary.
- Registration date: 01 September 2026.
- It became the 249th registered merchant banker in India.
- Zerodha was founded in 2010 by Nithin Kamath and Nikhil Kamath.
- The company is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Key Highlights
- The new arm will initially focus on IPOs, follow-on public offers and capital-market advisory.
- Category-I merchant bankers can manage main-board public issues and undertake underwriting.
- The move diversifies Zerodha beyond stock broking into investment banking.
- Zerodha plans to emphasise low-cost and transparent advisory services.
Government Schemes
CARA Launches Adoption Awareness 2026 Theme
Why in News: The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) launched its Adoption Awareness 2026 theme, "Legal Adoption. Safe Childhood. Secure Future. Say No to Illegal Adoption!", to promote lawful and child-centric adoption across India.
Quick Facts
- CARA functions under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
- The theme was launched by CARA CEO Bhavna Saxena.
- CARA is a statutory body under Section 68 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.
- State and UT-level awareness programmes will be conducted from September 2026 onward.
- A Delhi adoption-awareness workshop was scheduled for 10 September 2026.
Key Highlights
- The campaign stresses legal, safe, transparent and child-centric adoption.
- It aims to prevent illegal adoption and improve understanding of lawful surrender procedures.
- CARA has strengthened coordination with the Health and Home ministries.
- The awareness campaign is being expanded beyond its earlier November-centric schedule.
Reports & Indices
Adani Energy Solutions Tops S&P Global Utilities ESG Assessment
Why in News: On 03 September 2026, Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) recorded an ESG score of 90 out of 100 in the S&P Global assessment, placing it at the top of the global utilities sector in the reported ranking.
Quick Facts
- AESL ESG score: 90/100.
- Previous score: 81.
- Global industry average reported: 41.
- AESL is headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- S&P Global is headquartered in New York, United States.
Key Highlights
- The score improved following completion of the Media and Stakeholder Analysis review.
- Governance-related assessment was among the areas showing improvement.
- The Corporate Sustainability Assessment score increased to 90.
- AESL operates in power transmission, distribution and smart metering.
Science & Technology
NIELIT and Intel India Launch Agentic AI Skilling Programmes
Why in News: NIELIT, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, partnered with Intel India to launch Agentic AI skilling programmes aimed at preparing India's youth and workforce for the emerging AI-driven employment landscape.
Quick Facts
- Partners: NIELIT and Intel India.
- Focus area: Agentic Artificial Intelligence.
- A National Leadership Dialogue was organised in New Delhi.
- Dialogue theme: "Preparing the Future Workforce for the Agentic AI Era".
- Participants included government, academia, industry and skilling organisations.
Key Highlights
- The programmes focus on future workforce readiness and emerging AI capabilities.
- Agentic AI broadly refers to systems capable of autonomously planning and executing tasks toward defined goals.
- The initiative links AI adoption with education, jobs and workforce-development requirements.
- The collaboration highlights growing government-industry coordination in advanced digital skills.
Agnikawach Launched as Indigenous AI Industrial Safety Platform
Why in News: On 03 September 2026, Agnikawach Safety Solutions Pvt. Ltd. launched Agnikawach, described as India's first indigenous AI-integrated process-safety and consequence-modelling platform.
Quick Facts
- Platform: Agnikawach.
- Technology combines AI, GPU-native computing, CFD and risk modelling.
- Developed with 100% Indian intellectual property.
- Designed to model eight major industrial hazards.
- Target sectors include green hydrogen, ammonia, oil and gas, LNG, petrochemicals, nuclear and defence.
Key Highlights
- The platform integrates multiple process-safety functions into a unified workflow.
- Hazards include fires, explosions, toxic dispersion, cryogenic releases and structural domino effects.
- Computational Fluid Dynamics helps predict gas dispersion and fire behaviour.
- The product aims to reduce dependence on expensive imported industrial-safety software.
Tata Elxsi and Sarla Aviation Partner on Shunya Electric Air Taxi
Why in News: Tata Elxsi and Bengaluru-based Sarla Aviation signed an MoU to collaborate on Shunya, a six-passenger-plus-one-pilot electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft for India's emerging Advanced Air Mobility ecosystem.
Quick Facts
- Aircraft: Shunya eVTOL.
- Configuration: Six passengers plus one pilot.
- Target first-flight timeline: 18-24 months.
- Designed for flight operations exceeding 300 km.
- Sarla Aviation will lead aircraft design, development and type certification.
Key Highlights
- Tata Elxsi will support avionics, flight controls, software integration, testing and certification.
- The aircraft combines vertical take-off capability with fixed-wing cruise efficiency.
- Sensor-fusion navigation, structural design and airworthiness support are included in the partnership.
- The project strengthens India's Advanced Air Mobility and electric aviation ecosystem.
Environment
5th Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar Campaign Launched
Why in News: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched the 5th edition of Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar 2026, a week-long ocean-conservation campaign scheduled from 12-19 September 2026.
Quick Facts
- Edition: 5th.
- Campaign period: 12-19 September 2026.
- Launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
- The initiative was originally launched in 2022.
- The original campaign covered 75 beaches over 75 days.
Key Highlights
- The campaign focuses on marine pollution, coastal cleanliness and sustainable ocean-resource use.
- The first-ever National Ocean Olympiad was launched under the 2026 edition.
- The SAGAR PRAHARI mobile application forms part of its digital engagement ecosystem.
- Activities include coastal clean-ups, pledges, rallies, youth programmes and public-awareness campaigns.
India and Germany Sign Wetland Conservation Declaration
Why in News: India and Germany signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on the Conservation and Wise Use of Wetlands of International Importance during the 4th Indo-German Environment Forum in New Delhi.
Quick Facts
- Forum: 4th Indo-German Environment Forum (IGEF).
- Theme: "Together for More Resilience".
- Indian signatory: Bhupender Yadav.
- German signatory: Carsten Schneider.
- IGEF was established in 2008.
Key Highlights
- The declaration strengthens bilateral cooperation on conservation and wise use of internationally important wetlands.
- Other focus areas include low-carbon industries, biodiversity, circular economy and resource efficiency.
- Sustainable finance, green skills and investment mobilisation also featured in discussions.
- IGEF serves as the highest-level India-Germany bilateral forum on environmental policy.
NABARD and IMD Partner to Strengthen DiCRA Platform
Why in News: NABARD and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) signed an MoU to integrate agro-meteorological information into the Data in Climate Resilient Agriculture (DiCRA) platform.
Quick Facts
- Platform: DiCRA - Data in Climate Resilient Agriculture.
- Partners: NABARD and IMD.
- DiCRA is an open-source digital platform.
- It is supported by NABARD and the United Nations Development Programme.
- NABARD was established on 12 July 1982 and is headquartered in Mumbai.
Key Highlights
- IMD weather forecasts, observations, advisories and alerts will be integrated into DiCRA.
- A dedicated Weather Portal will provide location-specific climate intelligence.
- Access is planned through web interfaces, mobile systems and APIs.
- The initiative seeks to improve farm decisions, climate-risk assessment and rural financing.
IBCA and ADB Sign MoU on Tiger Landscape Conservation
Why in News: The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed an MoU for landscape conservation and nature-positive financing during an international tiger-landscapes workshop held in New Delhi on 02-03 September 2026.
Quick Facts
- Workshop theme: "Tiger Landscapes: Conservation, Bioeconomy and Ecotourism as Pillars for Livelihood and Income Generation".
- Organisers: IBCA, ADB and National Tiger Conservation Authority.
- IBCA was launched by India in 2023.
- It focuses on conservation of seven big-cat species.
- NTCA is a statutory body responsible for implementation of Project Tiger.
Key Highlights
- The partnership links biodiversity conservation with sustainable development and financing.
- Tiger landscapes are being viewed as natural capital supporting livelihoods and ecosystem services.
- Bioeconomy and ecotourism were discussed as possible income-generation tools.
- Participants included representatives and experts from several Asian tiger-range countries.
Defence
Rajnath Singh Unveils RAKSHA Defence Diplomacy Document
Why in News: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled the RAKSHA defence diplomacy document in New Delhi, outlining a 10-year strategic roadmap for India's international defence partnerships.
Quick Facts
- Document: RAKSHA.
- Time horizon: 10 years.
- Focus: Global defence diplomacy and strategic partnerships.
- Major pillars include capacity building and joint military training.
- Maritime security and indigenous defence exports are important focus areas.
Key Highlights
- The roadmap seeks to align national-security priorities with proactive global defence cooperation.
- It emphasises stronger strategic partnerships and military capacity-building arrangements.
- Promotion of India's indigenous defence exports is part of the diplomatic strategy.
- Maritime-security cooperation is expected to strengthen India's role in the wider Indo-Pacific and Indian Ocean region.
IAF Successfully Tests Indigenous Khagantak-243 Glide Bomb
Why in News: On 03 September 2026, the Indian Air Force successfully conducted a drop trial of the indigenously developed Khagantak-243, a 300-kg-class long-range precision-guided glide bomb.
Quick Facts
- Weapon: Khagantak-243 Long-Range Glide Bomb.
- Class: 300 kg.
- Developed by JSR Dynamics and Bharat Electronics Limited.
- Test platform: Su-30MKI fighter aircraft.
- Reported stand-off range: more than 140 km from a 12,000-metre release altitude.
Key Highlights
- JSR Dynamics developed the bomb body and control systems.
- BEL supplied electronics and guidance subsystems.
- The weapon allows aircraft to strike targets while remaining farther from defended areas.
- The project supports Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India in precision munitions.
Ahuti Mk II Becomes India's Fastest Recorded Multirotor UAV
Why in News: Hyderabad-based Apollyon Dynamics achieved a speed of 498 kmph with its Ahuti Mk II, making it India's fastest recorded multirotor UAV and earning recognition in the India Book of Records.
Quick Facts
- UAV: Ahuti Mk II.
- Developer: Apollyon Dynamics, Hyderabad.
- Recorded speed: 498 kmph.
- Type: Electric multirotor interceptor.
- Recognition: India Book of Records.
Key Highlights
- The UAV was redesigned for high-speed interceptor operations.
- Its frame, propulsion system and motor configuration underwent multiple iterations.
- Potential applications include defence and counter-drone operations.
- The achievement highlights the growing role of Indian start-ups in advanced unmanned systems.
Russia Test-Fires RS-24 Yars ICBM
Why in News: Russia test-fired the RS-24 Yars intercontinental ballistic missile from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome on 28 August 2026, with training warheads travelling more than 6,700 km to the Kura test range.
Quick Facts
- Missile: RS-24 Yars.
- Type: Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
- Propulsion: Three-stage solid-fuel system.
- Deployment: Road-mobile and silo-based configurations.
- Entered Russian Strategic Missile Forces service in 2010.
Key Highlights
- The test was conducted to verify tactical, technical and flight characteristics.
- Yars can carry Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicles (MIRVs).
- Open-source assessments place its maximum range above 10,000 km.
- The system forms an important component of Russia's land-based strategic nuclear forces.
Appointments & Resignations
Shakti Sharma Becomes First Non-Medical Woman Two-Star Officer
Why in News: On 01 September 2026, Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma became the first woman officer from the non-medical stream of the Indian Defence Forces to attain a two-star rank or equivalent.
Quick Facts
- Rank: Air Vice Marshal.
- Service: Indian Air Force.
- Branch: Education.
- Commissioned on 18 June 1994.
- New role: Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education), Air Headquarters.
Key Highlights
- Her promotion marks a major milestone for women in non-medical leadership roles in the armed forces.
- She has more than three decades of service across training, field and headquarters appointments.
- She has supported IAF Chairs of Excellence at IIT Kanpur and Savitribai Phule Pune University.
- She was also the first woman from the Tri-Services to command a Sainik School, according to the supplied source.
Sports
India to Host Inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy 2027
Why in News: The International Cricket Council (ICC) approved India as host of the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy, scheduled from 14-28 February 2027.
Quick Facts
- Host: India.
- Dates: 14-28 February 2027.
- Format: T20 International.
- Teams: Six.
- Venues: Cricket Club of India, Mumbai, and Vadodara International Cricket Stadium, Gujarat.
Key Highlights
- The event was shifted from Sri Lanka following governance-related concerns cited in the supplied sources.
- Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka will participate.
- The competition will use a round-robin format, with the top two teams advancing to the final.
- India was selected after proposals involving Bangladesh and South Africa were also evaluated.
India to Host World Archery Para Series 2026 in Ahmedabad
Why in News: India will host the Ahmedabad 2026 Hyundai World Archery Para Series from 05-09 September 2026 at the Sabarmati Riverfront, marking the first time India will host the World Archery Para Series.
Quick Facts
- Host city: Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- Venue: Sabarmati Riverfront.
- Dates: 05-09 September 2026.
- Indian squad: 29 members.
- Competition divisions include Recurve, Compound, W1 and VI.
Key Highlights
- The event is part of the 2026 World Archery Para Series calendar.
- Para-archery classification helps ensure fair competition based on impairment and equipment rules.
- Recurve and Compound are major bow categories, while W1 and VI are important para classifications.
- The event provides India with a major international platform for promoting para sports.
Current Affairs One-Liners
Quick Revision
- India's sovereign rating → A- → upgraded from BBB+ by Japan Credit Rating Agency with stable outlook.
- India's Country Ceiling by JCR → A → raised by one notch in September 2026.
- Gollala Gudi → Monument of National Importance → located at Palampet, Mulugu district, Telangana.
- ASI-protected sites in Telangana → 10 → after inclusion of Gollala Gudi.
- Punjab's Pehchaan portal → first dedicated state portal for unclaimed bodies → based on MedLEaPR.
- Tripura organic-rice export → 18 MT → shipped to Austria and the Netherlands with APEDA support.
- India-Belgium cooperation → defence and clean energy → also covers trade, technology and critical minerals.
- Belgian investment facilitation → Investment Fast-Track Mechanism → announced to support investments in India.
- India's 7th Postal Training Centre → Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh → foundation laid by Jyotiraditya Scindia.
- GIFT IFSC FCNR(B) mobilisation → over USD 52.8 billion → strengthens international banking role.
- Public Insurance Registry → proposed by IRDAI → planned as Digital Public Infrastructure.
- LIC's 70th anniversary products → Bima Platinum and Jeevan Raksha → launched on 1 September 2026.
- Zerodha investment banking arm → Category-I merchant banker → Zerodha Corporate Advisors became the 249th registered merchant banker.
- InsuranceDekho-RenewBuy merger → InsuranceDekho brand → combined premium book exceeds Rs 6,600 crore.
- InsuranceDekho merged-entity CEO → Ankit Agrawal → AI-enabled insurance distribution platform.
- Adani Energy Solutions ESG score → 90/100 → top reported S&P Global utilities-sector score.
- CARA Adoption Awareness theme → "Legal Adoption. Safe Childhood. Secure Future. Say No to Illegal Adoption!" → launched in 2026.
- NIELIT Agentic AI programmes → partnership with Intel India → aimed at future workforce readiness.
- Agnikawach → India's first indigenous AI-integrated process-safety platform → launched on 3 September 2026.
- Shunya electric air taxi → Tata Elxsi-Sarla Aviation partnership → six passengers plus one pilot eVTOL.
- Shunya target first flight → 18-24 months → designed for operations exceeding 300 km.
- Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar 2026 → 5th edition → scheduled from 12-19 September.
- National Ocean Olympiad → first-ever edition → launched under Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar v5.0.
- India-Germany wetland cooperation → Joint Declaration of Intent → signed at 4th Indo-German Environment Forum.
- DiCRA weather integration → NABARD and IMD → agro-meteorological forecasts, advisories and alerts to be integrated.
- BPCL-CSE partnership → biofuels and circular economy → includes CBG, biomass and waste-to-resource solutions.
- IBCA-ADB MoU → tiger-landscape conservation → focuses on nature-positive financing, bioeconomy and ecotourism.
- RAKSHA document → unveiled by Rajnath Singh → 10-year roadmap for defence diplomacy.
- Khagantak-243 → indigenous long-range glide bomb → 300-kg class, tested by IAF using Su-30MKI.
- Khagantak-243 range → more than 140 km → developed by JSR Dynamics and BEL.
- Ahuti Mk II → India's fastest recorded multirotor UAV → achieved 498 kmph.
- Ahuti Mk II developer → Apollyon Dynamics → Hyderabad-based defence-technology startup.
- 16th Aero India → Bengaluru → scheduled for 08-12 February 2027 at Air Force Station Yelahanka.
- RS-24 Yars → Russian ICBM → test-fired from Plesetsk Cosmodrome on 28 August 2026.
- RS-24 Yars test distance → over 6,700 km → warheads reached Kura range in Kamchatka.
- Tenzing Norgay Awards 2024 → four awardees → Baljeet Kaur, Skalzang Rigzin, Rimo Saha and Shiv Prasad Chamoli.
- TNNAA cash prize → Rs 15 lakh each → India's highest national recognition for adventure sports.
- 68th Ramon Magsaysay Awards → Tommy Koh, Runa Khan and Bo Kyi → winners announced for 2026.
- Ujjivan SFB interim MD & CEO → Carol Kripanayana Furtado → RBI approved a three-month interim tenure.
- Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma → first non-medical woman two-star officer → Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Education).
- Ram Temple Trust's first CEO → retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra → appointed on 2 September 2026.
- Abhinandan Varthaman → joined FLY91 as pilot → former IAF Group Captain and Vir Chakra recipient.
- Shah Rukh Khan → Vodafone Idea brand ambassador → appointed for Vi's new branding initiative.
- India-Afghanistan JWG → trade, commerce and investment → virtual meeting held on 1 September 2026.
- FIFI-EICA MoU → food trade and culinary innovation → signed in Kolkata on 31 August 2026.
- SCCA-GCAI MoU → India-Singapore legal cooperation → focuses on legal technology, AI and professional training.
- Justice Nagamohan Das → constitutional-literacy books → released in Shivamogga on 3 September 2026.
- Gaurang Vyas → Gujarati music composer → died at the age of 87.
- ICC Women's Champions Trophy 2027 → India → inaugural six-team tournament from 14-28 February.
- World Archery Para Series 2026 → Ahmedabad → India hosts the event for the first time.
- World Coconut Day → 02 September → 2026 theme focuses on food, energy and livelihood security.
- National Nutrition Week → 01-07 September → observed in India since 1982.
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