Current Affairs — 06 September 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sun, 06 Sept 2026
Amit Shah unveils three-year roadmap for a 'Drug-free India' by 2029
On 6 September 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in Panaji that a roadmap from July 2026 to July 2029 has been prepared to make India drug-free, built on four pillars.
PM Modi addresses inauguration of BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Paris
On 6 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the inauguration of the BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Paris by video conference, calling it a new milestone in India–France cultural relations.
16th National Meet of State Biodiversity Boards held at Chandigarh
On 6 September 2026, the National Biodiversity Authority opened the two-day 16th National Meet of State Biodiversity Boards and UT Biodiversity Councils at Chandigarh to strengthen biodiversity governance at State and local levels.
IAF's Sarang helicopter team reaches Egypt for El Alamein International Airshow
On 6 September 2026, the Indian Air Force's Sarang Helicopter Display Team reached Egypt to take part in the 2nd El Alamein International Airshow, held from 8 to 10 September 2026.
International Vulture Awareness Day 2026 marked at Panchkula with national workshop on vulture recovery
On 6 September 2026, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav led International Vulture Awareness Day celebrations at Panchkula, Haryana, and opened a national workshop titled 'From Crisis to Recovery – Conserving India's Vultures'.
6th CSIR RISE Conclave opens in Kolkata with focus on Tier-2 and Tier-3 startups
On 6 September 2026, Union Minister Jitendra Singh opened the 6th RISE Conclave at CSIR-IICB, Kolkata, organised by four CSIR laboratories around a 'Minerals, Medicine, Materials and Machines' framework.
INS Sudarshini concludes Barcelona port call during Lokayan 26 expedition
On 6 September 2026, the Indian Navy's sail training ship INS Sudarshini concluded a port call at Barcelona, Spain, as part of the ongoing Lokayan 26 expedition.
89th Fit India 'Sundays on Cycle' held in Surat with 'Nasha Mukt Yuva' theme
On 6 September 2026, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi led the 89th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Surat on the theme 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat'.
Coal Ministry says Punjab's power plants have adequate coal, including from PSPCL's Pachhwara captive mine
On 6 September 2026, the Ministry of Coal rejected reports blaming low thermal generation in Punjab on short coal supply, saying the Centre had enabled supply from PSPCL's captive Pachhwara Central coal mine to private plants.
Vice-President addresses convocation of Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences in Guwahati
On 6 September 2026, Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed the convocation of Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences in Guwahati and noted that Assam's medical colleges have grown from 7 in 2021 to 15.