Current Affairs MCQ — Friday, 4 September 2026

Justice K.T. Thomas, a retired Supreme Court judge known for independent judgments, was announced as a recipient of which civilian honour in 2026?

Which Japanese credit rating agency upgraded India's sovereign rating to 'A–' in 2026, enabling India to borrow internationally at lower cost?

India's Q1 FY27 (April–June 2026) GDP growth rate was reported at 7.8%, exceeding which institution's earlier estimate of 7%?

India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth rate in July 2026 was reported at which percentage, reinforcing manufacturing momentum?

India's HSBC Services PMI for August 2026 rose to 54.1 from 53.3 in July. What does a PMI reading above 50 indicate?

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned in 2026 of a 'very strong' El Niño event expected to last until which month of 2027?

Kerala's Pollution Control Board served a closure notice on a chicken rendering unit in Edayar for unauthorised effluent discharge into which river?

A 2026 study warned that rare freshwater swamps in which UNESCO Heritage biodiversity hotspot are on the cusp of extinction due to drainage and loss of water-holding capacity?

Which Union Minister visited Kyiv in 2026, offering India's help to mediate the Russia-Ukraine war and highlighting Black Sea shipping disruptions?

The Home Secretary's 2026 review meeting on Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) focused on which states requiring risk-mapping and community early-warning systems?

The Maratha Reservation protest that entered its sixth day in 2026 saw major disruptions including highway blockades near which location in Maharashtra?

During the India–Belgium summit in 2026, PM Modi met which Belgian Prime Minister to discuss defence, fintech, and anti-terrorism commitments?

EOS-05 (GISAT-1A), launched by ISRO in 2026, is significant because it is India's first Earth Observation Satellite placed in which type of orbit?

The earlier version of GISAT-1A, simply called GISAT-1, was lost due to a failed launch in which year?

Smriti Mandhana surpassed which legendary cricketer to become women's international cricket's all-time leading run-scorer in 2026?

In which city did Smriti Mandhana break Mithali Raj's all-time women's international cricket run-scoring record during the 2026 Asia Cup?

Who led the Indian women's junior hockey team at the 2026 Junior Asia Cup held in China?

The Tamil Nadu government under CM C. Joseph Vijay reaffirmed which language policy, rejecting the three-language formula of the PM SHRI scheme?

The Tamil Nadu government launched subsidised onion sales through PDS fair price shops at what price per kg to provide consumer relief?

PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss urged the Tamil Nadu government to strongly oppose which dam project proposed by Karnataka, citing reduced Cauvery water flows?