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Current Affairs — Sunday, 6 September 2026
34 items
Tamil Nadu
- TN Government to Extend Free Breakfast Scheme to Middle School Students
— CM C. Joseph Vijay announced the expansion of the flagship free breakfast scheme (originally launched under the previous DMK government) to middle school students, broadening its coverage beyond primary classes. (Welfare scheme; GS Paper II — government schemes) - CM Vijay's Rule 110 Announcements Explained
— CM Vijay used Rule 110 of the Tamil Nadu Assembly to announce key welfare measures including free electricity, closure of liquor shops, and gold for women schemes; Livemint analysed their public impact. (State legislature procedure; GS Paper II) - DVAC Searches at 30 Locations Linked to Former Minister K.N. Nehru
— The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption conducted searches at premises linked to former DMK Minister K.N. Nehru; former Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi's supporters gathered at Nehru's Tiruchi residence. (Anti-corruption; GS Paper II) - MDMK's Vaiko Urges CM Vijay to Reject PM SHRI Three-Language Scheme
— MDMK chief Vaiko called on CM Vijay to refuse participation in the PM SHRI school scheme, terming the three-language formula "Hindi imposition." (Language policy; Education; GS Paper II) - Restored Amma Canteen in Arakkonam Inaugurated
— An Amma Canteen, originally launched under the AIADMK government, was restored and inaugurated in Arakkonam, continuing subsidised food access for urban poor. (Social welfare scheme; GS Paper II) - IT Firm KLA Tencor Acquires 12-Acre Land on Pallavaram-Thoraipakkam Road for ₹1,020 Crore
— KLA Tencor Software India Pvt. Ltd. completed the single-largest land transaction in the zone; a Global Capability Centre (GCC) is likely to be developed on the site. (Investment; GS Paper III — economy)
India — National
- BJP MP Dinesh Sharma Appointed Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
— Sharma will succeed Admiral D.K. Joshi (retd.), who had served as Lt. Governor since October 8, 2017; the appointment is significant as A&N is a Union Territory under Article 239 of the Constitution. (Appointments; GS Paper II — polity) - Bihar Government Restricts CBI Jurisdiction; State Nod Mandatory for Probing State Employees
— Bihar Home Department notification (September 3, 2026) requires CBI to obtain prior state permission before investigating state government employees, though Central government employees remain exempt. (Centre-State relations; CBI jurisdiction; GS Paper II) - Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Calls for Restricting Mobile Phones in Schools; Announces 'CM Shri' Schools
— West Bengal CM announced two 'CM Shri' schools per district modelled on PM Shri schools, while also directing restriction of student screen time. (Education policy; GS Paper II) - 342 Cadets Complete Training at Officers Training Academy (OTA); Commissioned into Indian Army
— 342 officers were commissioned, including 17 from seven friendly foreign nations, reinforcing India's defence diplomacy. (Defence; GS Paper III) - Three-Month Hunt in Pir Panjal Ends with Killing of LeT Terrorist Wanted in 19 Security Personnel Deaths
— Security forces eliminated the Lashkar-e-Taiba militant after a prolonged operation in the Pir Panjal range of Jammu region. (Internal security; GS Paper III) - Census to Begin on December 1 in Four Poll-Bound States
— The government announced the commencement of Census operations from December 1 in four election-bound states, marking a significant step in the long-delayed Census process. (Census; GS Paper I & II) - 82 Teachers Felicitated with National Award; 'Little Reporters' and QR-Coded Trees Among Innovations
— The National Teachers' Award 2026 recognised innovative educators including those deploying QR-coded trees for environmental education. (Education; GS Paper II)
Economy & Finance
- India's Q1 (April–June) GDP Growth at 7.8%, Beats RBI Estimate of 7%
— India's GDP growth outpaced the RBI's forecast for Q1 FY27, though economist Subhash Garg raised questions about data methodology amid global headwinds including wars and tariffs. (GDP; GS Paper III — Economy) - Industrial Production Rises 6.7% in July, Economy Maintains Strong FY27 Start
— Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth of 6.7% in July signals continued manufacturing momentum in the current fiscal year. (IIP; GS Paper III) - Government Appoints Three More Members to RBI Central Board
— The Central Government expanded the RBI Central Board with three new appointments, in accordance with the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. (RBI governance; GS Paper III) - Central Government Capex Surges 66% in June; Subsidy Bill Also Jumps
— Capital expenditure by the Central government rose sharply by 66% in June 2026, reflecting accelerated infrastructure push; the subsidy bill also increased simultaneously. (Fiscal policy; GS Paper III) - RBI Forex Swap Window Draws $72.85 Billion Inflows till August 21
— The RBI's forex swap auctions attracted $72.85 billion in inflows, enhancing India's foreign exchange liquidity management. (Monetary policy; GS Paper III)
Science & Technology
- ISRO Staff Write Letter Questioning Space Privatisation Trajectory After GSLV Launch
— Following a recent GSLV launch, ISRO employees wrote to the ISRO chief seeking clarity on the pace and direction of privatisation of space activities under IN-SPACe framework. (Space policy; GS Paper III) - ISRO–NASA Collaboration on Moon Mission Under Discussion
— Reports indicate ongoing deliberations on whether ISRO will participate in NASA's Artemis-linked lunar missions, reflecting India's growing role in international space cooperation. (Space; GS Paper III) - Indian Researchers Map Colonial Spider's Venom Gland; Molecules Show Potential for Cancer and Antimicrobial Drug Research
— Scientists mapped the venom gland of the colonial spider, identifying bioactive molecules; researchers cautioned findings are at an early stage and require clinical validation. (Biotechnology; GS Paper III) - Valles Marineris Flood May Have Raised Ancient Martian Sea Level by 34 Metres: Study
— A new study estimates the ancient flood from Mars's Valles Marineris canyon (largest in the Solar System) released 1,245 trillion cubic metres of water, significantly raising hypothetical sea levels. (Space science; GS Paper I)
Environment
- State of India's Environment 2026 Report Highlights Rising Climate Risks, Wildlife Conflicts, and Pollution Monitoring Gaps
— The annual report flags increasing human-wildlife conflicts, growing climate vulnerability, and critical gaps in India's pollution monitoring infrastructure. (Environment; GS Paper III) - Budget 2026–27: Air Quality Management Outlay Cut by 10%; Pollution Control Also Sees Dip
— Budgetary allocation for air quality management fell 10% and pollution control funding also declined in FY27, raising concerns among environmental groups. (Environment policy; GS Paper III) - China Proceeds with Brahmaputra Mega Dam Despite Downstream Concerns
— China's 'project of the century' hydroelectric dam on the Brahmaputra has been included in its 15th Five-Year Plan; India and Bangladesh remain concerned about downstream water flow impacts. (Transboundary rivers; GS Paper II & III)
Sports
- Women's Asia Cup T20: India Beat Pakistan by 7 Wickets; Spinners Dominate
— Charani (3/7) and leg-spinner Prema Rawat (3/9) bowled India to a dominant win over Pakistan; India restricted Pakistan cheaply after a 27-run opening stand. (Cricket; Women's sports) - Duleep Trophy Final: South Zone vs East Zone; Shreyas Iyer and Mohammed Shami Set for 100th First-Class Game
— South Zone (featuring Padikkal and Siraj) face East Zone in the Duleep Trophy final; Sooryavanshi identified as key wildcard, while Shreyas and Shami approach a landmark. (Domestic cricket; GS — Sports)
Appointments & Awards
- BJP MP Dinesh Sharma Appointed Lieutenant Governor, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
— Sharma succeeds Admiral D.K. Joshi (retd.) who served since October 2017; significant for Union Territory administration under Article 239. (Constitutional appointment) - Justice M. Fathima Beevi Conferred Padma Bhushan
— Justice Fathima Beevi, the first woman judge of the Supreme Court of India, was awarded the Padma Bhushan, recognising her historic judicial contribution. (Padma Awards; First woman SC judge) - Former CJI J.S. Khehar Receives Padma Award; Known for Decisions Contradicting Government Views
— Former Chief Justice of India J.S. Khehar, noted for independent judicial positions, was recognised with a Padma award. (Judiciary; Awards) - Justice K.T. Thomas Conferred Padma Vibhushan
— Retired Supreme Court judge K.T. Thomas, known for his verdict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, was awarded the Padma Vibhushan. (Padma Awards; Judiciary)
International
- China's Brahmaputra Mega Dam Included in 15th Five-Year Plan; India Raises Concerns
— The dam, billed as the world's largest hydropower project, poses downstream risks to Arunachal Pradesh and Assam; India has formally raised concerns through diplomatic channels. (India-China; Water diplomacy; GS Paper II) - Putin Orders 72-Hour Pause in Strikes on Kyiv as U.S. Envoys Visit Russia and Ukraine
— The temporary ceasefire on Kyiv came as U.S. diplomats presented "a number of ideas" to Putin on possible routes to end the 4.5-year-old Russia-Ukraine war. (Global conflict; GS Paper II) - BRICS Exploring Cross-Border Payment Alternatives to SWIFT
— BRICS nations are actively exploring alternatives to the SWIFT-dominated cross-border payment system, aiming to reduce dollar dependence and lower transaction costs. (BRICS; International finance; GS Paper II & III)
- Quick Revision:
- 🔹 India's Q1 FY27 GDP growth = 7.8%, beating RBI's estimate of 7% (April–June 2026)
- 🔹 Justice M. Fathima Beevi — first woman judge of Supreme Court of India — awarded Padma Bhushan; Justice K.T. Thomas awarded Padma Vibhushan
- 🔹 Dinesh Sharma (BJP MP) appointed Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, succeeding Admiral D.K. Joshi (retd.) who held the post since October 8, 2017