Amit Shah Extends Greetings on Shri Krishna Janmashtami
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah extended greetings to citizens on Shri Krishna Janmashtami and offered prayers at Birla Mandir in New Delhi.
Key facts
Amit Shah greeted the people of the country on Shri Krishna Janmashtami.
He visited Birla Mandir in New Delhi and offered prayers to Lord Shri Krishna.
He prayed for the happiness, peace and prosperity of all citizens.
He described Lord Krishna as an embodiment of righteousness, ethics and public welfare.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions related to important festivals, national observances and the public engagements of Union ministers.
Jyotiraditya Scindia Attends 9th Northeast Students’ Fest in New Delhi
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia attended the 9th Northeast Students’ Fest at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi. He highlighted the festival’s role in promoting the culture, creativity, national integration and youth empowerment of the Northeast.
Key facts
The 9th Northeast Students’ Fest was held at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia attended the event and interacted with students and young people from Northeastern states.
Scindia expressed solidarity with the people of Nepal affected by devastating floods.
The audience observed a two-minute silence in memory of the flood victims.
He highlighted My Home India’s role in national integration, social harmony and youth empowerment over 21 years.
The minister described youth as the growth engine of the Northeast and builders of Viksit Bharat.
Students and dance competition participants were felicitated at the festival.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on the Northeast Region, national integration, youth empowerment, cultural initiatives and the role of Union Ministers.
Amit Shah inaugurates World Archery Para Series through video conference
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated the Archery Association of India’s World Archery Para Series through video conferencing. The competition is scheduled in Ahmedabad from 5 to 9 September 2026, with 108 athletes from 19 countries participating.
Key facts
The event was inaugurated through video conferencing by Amit Shah.
The World Archery Para Series is scheduled from 5 to 9 September 2026.
The competition is being held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
A total of 108 athletes from 19 countries are participating.
Participating countries mentioned include Bhutan, the United Kingdom, China, Bangladesh, France, Germany, Indonesia and the United States.
Indian athletes mentioned include Harvinder Singh, Sheetal Devi, Rakesh Kumar, Shyam Sundar Sami and Payal Nag.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on sports events, para-sports, international participation and important statements by Union ministers.
NFRA Constitutes Advisory Committee on Audit Quality, Assurance and Technology
The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has constituted an Advisory Committee on Audit Quality, Assurance and Technology under the National Financial Reporting Authority Rules, 2018. The committee will provide expert inputs on issues affecting audit quality and includes representatives from several stakeholder groups.
Key facts
NFRA constituted the Advisory Committee on Audit Quality, Assurance and Technology.
The committee was formed under Rules 15 and 16 of the National Financial Reporting Authority Rules, 2018.
It will provide inputs and suggestions on matters significantly affecting audit quality.
Its members represent professionals, CFOs, audit committees, independent directors, technology experts, regulators and industry.
It is NFRA's third such committee.
NFRA's first such committee was the Technical Advisory Committee, constituted in 2020; its term ended in December 2022.
In July 2024, NFRA formed an Advisory Group on Auditor-Audit Committee resources and outreach activities.
Exam relevance: Important for questions on NFRA, audit regulation, corporate governance, accounting standards and the National Financial Reporting Authority Rules, 2018.
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, along with ICAI, ICSI and ICoAI, has commenced the Corporate Mitra Course to create trained and certified paraprofessionals who can support MSMEs with business and regulatory compliance.
Key facts
The first batch of the Corporate Mitra Course has 2,879 registered learners.
The initiative was announced in the Union Budget 2026-27.
The programme is guided by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
ICAI, ICSI and ICoAI are the professional institutes involved in the programme.
IIT Madras, IIT Madras Pravartak and SWAYAM Plus provide technology and academic support.
The course lasts 12 months, comprising six months of academic learning and six months of on-the-job training.
The initiative aims to provide affordable compliance support to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
Exam relevance: Important for questions on the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Union Budget 2026-27, MSME support, professional institutes and initiatives promoting ease of doing business.
CAQM Finds Non-Compliance in 17 Industrial Units During Nuh Inspection Drive
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas conducted a special industrial inspection drive in Nuh, Haryana, to assess compliance with environmental norms and Consent to Operate conditions. Of 35 inspected units, 17 were non-compliant, while 11 were compliant and 7 were closed or non-operational.
Key facts
The inspection drive was conducted in Nuh, Haryana, on 3 September 2026.
Eight CAQM Flying Squads carried out the inspections with HSPCB and State Administration officials.
A total of 35 industrial units or premises were inspected.
Seventeen units were non-compliant, 11 were compliant, and 7 were closed or non-operational.
Violations included defective wet scrubbers, non-functional ESP systems, inadequate stack arrangements and fugitive dust-control measures.
Some units used unapproved fuels, operated non-compliant DG sets or lacked required OCEMS installations.
The inspections also found operations not covered under applicable Consent to Operate conditions.
Exam relevance: Important for questions on air-pollution control, environmental regulation in the National Capital Region, industrial compliance, CAQM and Consent to Operate conditions.
106th Internal Finance Committee Meeting of CCRAS Held in Itanagar
The 106th Internal Finance Committee meeting of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences was held at the Regional Ayurveda Research Institute in Itanagar. The meeting reviewed Ayurveda research programmes, institutional initiatives, infrastructure development and the implementation of Ayush-related programmes.
Key facts
The meeting was held at the Regional Ayurveda Research Institute, Itanagar.
The meeting was chaired by Satyajit Paul, Senior Statistical Advisor, Ministry of Ayush.
Prof. Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General of CCRAS, presented the agenda items.
Discussions covered research and development, institutional capacity and infrastructure development.
The committee stressed translating Ayurveda research outcomes into improved healthcare services.
CCRAS was appreciated for 100% utilisation of funds during the last financial year.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on the Ministry of Ayush, CCRAS, Ayurveda research institutions, public healthcare access and government fund utilisation.
India–EU FTA Highlights Trade and Investment Opportunities
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) would create opportunities for farmers, fishermen, MSMEs, startups, manufacturers and service providers. He stated that the agreement covers India and all 27 EU countries and could expand cooperation in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, green hydrogen, defence, food processing and logistics.
Key facts
The India–EU FTA negotiations were described as having concluded after nearly 25 years of negotiations.
The agreement involves India and all 27 European Union member countries.
The FTA is expected to benefit farmers, fishermen, MSMEs, startups, women entrepreneurs, manufacturers and service providers.
Belgium's Port of Antwerp-Bruges was highlighted as an important logistics gateway between India and Europe.
Tariffs on more than 95% of Indian and European goods exports were stated to be likely to be scrapped or reduced.
Potential cooperation areas include pharmaceuticals, food processing, green hydrogen, semiconductors, defence and maritime services.
India–EU trade was stated to have doubled over the previous decade to nearly USD 140 billion.
Exam relevance: Important for questions on India's foreign trade policy, free trade agreements, India–EU relations, European Union institutions, trade logistics and sectors connected with export growth.
President of India Extends Greetings on the Eve of Teachers’ Day
President Droupadi Murmu greeted teachers across India and highlighted their role in nurturing talent, strengthening character and encouraging independent thinking among students.
Key facts
President Droupadi Murmu extended greetings to teachers across the country.
Teachers’ Day is observed to mark the birth anniversary of former President Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Dr. Radhakrishnan was described as an author, philosopher and extraordinary teacher.
Teachers help nurture talent and strengthen students’ character through guidance and mentorship.
The President urged teachers to update their knowledge, embrace technology and adopt innovative teaching methods.
Teachers were encouraged to promote independent thinking and a spirit of enquiry among students.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on Teachers’ Day, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and the role of teachers in nation-building.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in and address the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, on 5 September at 7 PM. The event coincides with Teachers’ Day.
Key facts
Shri Ram College of Commerce is part of the University of Delhi.
The college was established in 1926.
The centenary celebrations will be held on 5 September at 7 PM.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in and address the event.
SRCC is associated with Commerce, Economics and Management education.
The celebrations coincide with Teachers’ Day.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on important educational institutions, the University of Delhi, institutional anniversaries and Teachers’ Day.
ECL Launches Special Campaign 6.0 for Cleanliness, E-Waste Management and Efficiency
Eastern Coalfields Limited has launched Special Campaign 6.0 under the ‘Waste to Wealth’ and ‘eWaste Management’ themes. The campaign focuses on e-waste disposal, pendency reduction, space optimisation and digitalisation through preparatory and implementation phases.
Key facts
Eastern Coalfields Limited launched Special Campaign 6.0.
The campaign follows the ‘Waste to Wealth’ theme of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances.
It also adopts the ‘eWaste Management’ theme of the Ministry of Coal.
The four focus areas are e-waste management, pendency reduction, space optimisation and digitalisation.
The preparatory phase will run from September 15 to September 30, 2026.
The implementation phase will run from October 2 to October 31, 2026.
The campaign was formally launched by ECL CMD Shri Satish Jha.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on public sector coal companies, government cleanliness campaigns, e-waste management, administrative reforms and sustainability initiatives.
India and France Discuss Deeper Cooperation in Space
Dr Jitendra Singh and French Minister Philippe Baptiste held a virtual bilateral meeting to strengthen India-France cooperation in human spaceflight, advanced space technologies, space agencies and private space industries. They also discussed India’s participation in the International Space Summit in Paris and France’s participation in the Bengaluru Space Expo.
Key facts
Dr Jitendra Singh held a virtual meeting with France’s Minister for Higher Education, Research and Space, Philippe Baptiste.
The two sides agreed to deepen cooperation in human spaceflight, advanced space technologies and space-sector industries.
The International Space Summit is scheduled for September 9–10, 2026, in Paris.
The Bengaluru Space Expo is scheduled for September 7–9, 2026.
The Chairman of ISRO and Secretary of the Department of Space has been invited to deliver the opening keynote on India’s future human spaceflight in Low Earth Orbit.
India-France space cooperation includes the joint satellite missions Megha-Tropiques and SARAL.
Philippe Baptiste is scheduled to visit India from September 28–30, 2026.
Exam relevance: Important for questions on India-France bilateral relations, international space cooperation, ISRO-CNES collaboration, human spaceflight and upcoming space-sector events.
India Wins Nine Medals at International Earth Science Olympiad 2026
Indian school students recorded India’s best-ever performance at the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) 2026 in Turin, Italy. The team won four gold, three silver and two bronze medals among participants from 39 countries.
Key facts
The 19th IESO 2026 was held in Turin, Italy, from 20 to 27 August 2026.
Team India won nine medals: four gold, three silver and two bronze.
The competition included Written and Practical examinations, International Team Field Investigation and Earth Science Project categories.
Soumik Mandal of DAV Model School, Durgapur, secured two gold and one silver medal and ranked third overall globally.
Aaron Maiti won one gold and one bronze, while Riddhi Ranjan won one gold and one silver.
Around 17,800 students appeared in the national selection test conducted across 500 centres.
The top 25 students attended a three-week training camp at M.S. University, Vadodara, in June 2026.
The programme was supported by the Ministry of Earth Sciences under its Outreach and Awareness programme.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on international academic Olympiads, India’s achievements in Earth sciences, the Ministry of Earth Sciences, national student selection programmes and major Earth science initiatives.
89th Fit India Sundays on Cycle to Promote Drug-Free Youth
The 89th Fit India Sundays on Cycle will be organised in Surat with the theme “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat”. The initiative aims to promote fitness, sports and community participation as tools to encourage a healthy and drug-free youth.
Key facts
The 89th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle will be held in Surat on September 6.
Its theme is “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat”.
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will lead the cycling initiative.
Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi will participate in the event.
The event will begin at 6:00 AM from the Sardar Patel Statue at Mangadh Chowk and end at Sarthana Zoo.
The initiative aligns with the 100-week nationwide Jan Bhagidari campaign under the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan.
Sportspersons including Achanta Sharath Kamal, Sarita Mor, Shivani Pawar and Rahul Mann will participate.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on Fit India initiatives, youth affairs, sports-led social campaigns, drug-abuse prevention and Gujarat current affairs.
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan to Visit Chennai on September 5, 2026
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan is scheduled to undertake a one-day visit to Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on September 5, 2026. He will attend India Valves 2026, launch the India Valve Registry, and participate in a commemorative postage stamp release function for Dinamalar newspaper.
Key facts
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan will visit Chennai on September 5, 2026.
The visit will be for one day.
He will participate in India Valves 2026, a national academic meeting on valvular and structural heart diseases.
He will launch the India Valve Registry at Guindy, Chennai.
He will attend a commemorative postage stamp release function at Valluvar Kottam.
The function will mark the 75th year of publication of Dinamalar newspaper.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on constitutional dignitaries, official visits, Tamil Nadu current affairs, India Valves 2026, and the India Valve Registry.
Vice-President Inaugurates Advanced Instrumentation Facility and Tech Innovation Forum at Panjab University
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated an Advanced Instrumentation Facility and the Panjab University Tech Innovation Forum in Chandigarh. The facility is equipped with five advanced scientific instruments, while the forum will support research, entrepreneurship and technology development.
Key facts
The inaugurations took place at Panjab University, Chandigarh.
The Advanced Instrumentation Facility was inaugurated at SAIF/CIL.
Five instruments installed are an Atomic Force Microscope, Raman Spectrometer, DNA Sequencer, Flow Cytometer and FTIR Spectrometer.
The instruments will support research in nanotechnology, materials science, environmental science and genomics.
Bio-NEST was transformed into the Panjab University Tech Innovation Forum as a Section 8 not-for-profit company.
PU-TIF is intended to strengthen incubation, entrepreneurship and technology development.
The Vice-President called for collaboration among academia, industry, incubators and investors.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on higher education, scientific research infrastructure, innovation institutions and the role of Section 8 companies in promoting entrepreneurship.
India Advances Geothermal Energy Development with First Wells in Ladakh
India is developing geothermal energy as a dependable, low-carbon renewable source. The National Policy on Geothermal Energy, notified in September 2025, provides the policy framework, while the commissioning of two geothermal wells in Puga Valley, Ladakh, in July 2026 marks a major step towards demonstration-scale power generation.
Key facts
The National Policy on Geothermal Energy was notified in September 2025.
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is the nodal ministry for implementing the policy.
ONGC Energy Centre commissioned India's first two geothermal wells at Puga Valley, Ladakh, in July 2026.
The two wells are each 1,000 metres deep and will support reservoir evaluation.
The wells are intended to support India's first 1-megawatt demonstration geothermal power project.
The Geological Survey of India has mapped 381 hot springs and identified 10 geothermal provinces in India.
India's theoretical geothermal potential is nearly 10.6 GW, with 42 sites recognised as promising.
Global installed geothermal capacity reached 15.67 GW by the end of 2025.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on renewable energy, India's energy transition, MNRE policies, geothermal resources, Ladakh, environmental sustainability, and India's 2070 Net Zero target.
Special Campaign 3 Redresses 2,306 Long-Pending Pension Grievances
The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare concluded Special Campaign 3 on 31 August 2026 after resolving 2,306 out of 3,193 pension-related cases, achieving a 72% redressal rate. The campaign focused on long-pending grievances, claims and issues of central government pensioners and family pensioners.
Key facts
Special Campaign 3 began on 7 July 2026 and concluded on 31 August 2026.
The campaign was organised by the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare.
Ministries and departments identified 1,062 long-pending target cases.
A further 2,131 cases pending on the CPENGRAMS portal for more than one month were included.
Forty ministries and departments participated in the campaign.
Out of 3,193 cases taken up, 2,306 were resolved, registering a 72% redressal rate.
Many resolved cases concerned pensioners and family pensioners residing in rural areas.
Major settlements included family, disability, war injury and service pension arrears.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on pension administration, grievance redressal, central government departments, e-governance and welfare of pensioners.
Giorgia Meloni Becomes Italy's Longest Continuously Serving Postwar Prime Minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on becoming the longest continuously serving Prime Minister in Italy's postwar history. He highlighted her role in strengthening the India-Italy Special Strategic Partnership.
Key facts
Giorgia Meloni is the Prime Minister of Italy.
She became the longest continuously serving Prime Minister in Italy's postwar history.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated her on this milestone.
Modi described the milestone as reflecting the trust and confidence of the Italian people.
The India-Italy Special Strategic Partnership was highlighted in the message.
Modi expressed his desire to continue close cooperation between India and Italy.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on India's bilateral relations, diplomatic partnerships and current international affairs involving Italy.
NCPCR Rescues Over 3,800 Children in Pan-India Child Labour Campaign
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights conducted a Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign from 12 June to 31 August 2026. In coordination with state and district authorities, the campaign rescued over 3,800 children and led to the registration of more than 575 FIRs.
Key facts
NCPCR is a statutory body under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
The Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation Campaign began on 12 June 2026.
The campaign continued until 31 August 2026.
The campaign focused on rescuing children engaged in child labour and those vulnerable to trafficking and exploitation.
NCPCR coordinated with State Governments, Union Territory Administrations, District Magistrates, Labour Departments and police authorities.
Over 3,800 children were rescued during the campaign.
More than 575 FIRs were registered during the campaign.
The campaign also focused on rehabilitation, restoration, compensation and educational mainstreaming.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on child rights institutions, the Ministry of Women and Child Development, child labour, rehabilitation and inter-agency coordination.
