Current Affairs — 05 September 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sat, 05 Sept 2026
National Biodiversity Authority's ABS disbursements cross ₹200 crore
On 5 September 2026, the National Biodiversity Authority said its cumulative Access and Benefit-Sharing disbursements have crossed ₹200 crore, with ₹8.23 crore more sanctioned to States and UTs.
President Murmu confers National Teachers Awards 2026 on 82 educators
On Teachers' Day, 5 September 2026, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Teachers Awards on 82 teachers, faculty members and skill trainers in New Delhi.
PM Modi attends Shri Ram College of Commerce centenary celebrations
On 5 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi University.
Indore Metro Priority Corridor-2 inaugurated; network reaches 17 km
On 5 September 2026, Union Housing Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the 11-km Indore Metro Priority Corridor-2, taking the network to 16 stations and about 17 km.
NCSC seeks Punjab's reply on SC reservation in lecturer recruitment
On 5 September 2026, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes ordered an inquiry and sought a reply within seven days from Punjab's Chief Secretary over alleged denial of SC reservation in recruitment for 1,013 lecturer posts.
Vice President launches India Valve Registry for heart valve care
On 5 September 2026, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan launched the India Valve Registry at India Valves 2026 in Chennai.
Coal India supplies 322.90 MT in April–August, up 6.7%
On 5 September 2026, the Coal Ministry said Coal India supplied 322.90 million tonnes of coal in April–August 2026, 6.70% more than a year earlier, and output is picking up as rains ease.
Vice President releases postage stamp on 75 years of Dinamalar
On 5 September 2026, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan released a commemorative postage stamp in Chennai marking 75 years of the Tamil daily Dinamalar.
DSIR-CRTDH on Affordable Healthcare at IIT Kharagpur becomes self-sustaining
On 5 September 2026, DSIR Secretary and CSIR Director General N. Kalaiselvi inaugurated the sustainable phase of the CRTDH on Affordable Healthcare at IIT Kharagpur.