Teaching Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Thu, 03 Sept 2026
Rajnath Singh releases 'RAKSHA' defence diplomacy document
On 3 September 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released 'RAKSHA', a document setting out India's roadmap for global defence partnerships over the next 10 years.
NHRC concludes Gujarat open hearing in Gandhinagar, hears 129 cases
On 3 September 2026, the National Human Rights Commission concluded its two-day open hearing and camp sitting in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, after hearing 129 cases and securing over ₹3.7 crore in relief.
India and Belgium issue joint statement during PM Bart De Wever's visit
On 3 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever in New Delhi, and the two sides issued a joint statement covering the India–EU FTA, defence, ports and counter-terrorism.
CAQM inspection drive in Nuh finds 17 of 35 industrial units non-compliant
On 3 September 2026, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas ran a special industrial inspection drive in Nuh, Haryana, and found 17 of 35 units violating norms.
J.P. Nadda opens advanced bladder diagnostics and PET-CT facilities at Safdarjung Hospital
On 3 September 2026, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurated a Centre for Advanced Bladder Diagnostics and PET-CT and SPECT-CT facilities at VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi.
Home Secretary reviews Himalayan States' preparedness for GLOFs and avalanches
On 3 September 2026, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan reviewed the preparedness of five Himalayan States and UTs against Glacial Lake Outburst Floods and snow avalanches.
Sonowal reviews green shipping corridors and port green-fuel readiness at TERI
On 3 September 2026, Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed proposed zero-emission shipping corridors and green fuel bunkering hubs at TERI's Gwal Pahari campus in Gurugram.
New daily train from Mumbai CSMT to Sawantwadi Road flagged off
On 3 September 2026, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal flagged off a new daily train from CSMT, Mumbai to Sawantwadi Road in the Konkan region.
ECI holds fourth regional conference on Electoral Literacy Clubs 2.0 in Goa
On 3 September 2026, the Election Commission of India held its fourth regional conference on Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELC 2.0) and ECINet in Goa, addressed by CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
India's crude steel output reaches 70.3 Mt in April–August 2026
On 3 September 2026, the Steel Ministry reported crude steel production of 70.3 million tonnes in April–August 2026, up 1.8%, with finished steel consumption up 7.0%.
Wed, 02 Sept 2026
Japan Credit Rating Agency upgrades India to 'A-' with stable outlook
On 2 September 2026, Japan Credit Rating Agency upgraded India's long-term foreign and local currency issuer ratings by one notch from 'BBB+' to 'A-', with a stable outlook.
G20 Innovation Ministers adopt consensus statement at Chapel Hill
On 1–2 September 2026, the G20 Innovation Ministers' Meeting in Chapel Hill, US, adopted a consensus Innovation Ministerial Statement and the Carolina Principles for Emerging Technologies, with MoS Jitin Prasada leading India.
Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards 2024 announced
On 2 September 2026, the Sports Ministry announced the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards 2024 for Baljeet Kaur, Skalzang Rigzin, Rimo Saha and Shiv Prasad Chamoli.
APEDA flags off 18 MT of Tripura's organic ethnic rice for Austria and the Netherlands
On 2 September 2026, a consignment of 18 metric tonnes of four NPOP-certified ethnic rice varieties from Tripura was flagged off for export to Austria and the Netherlands, facilitated by APEDA.
CCPA fines Dial4Trade ₹10 lakh for listing ammonium nitrate without safeguards
On 2 September 2026, the Central Consumer Protection Authority imposed a ₹10 lakh penalty on Dial4Trade for allowing online listing and sale of ammonium nitrate without mandatory safeguards.
GIFT IFSC banking units disburse $52.8 billion under RBI's FCNR(B) swap facility
On 2 September 2026, IFSCA said 20 IFSC Banking Units at GIFT City had disbursed about $52.82 billion under the RBI's FCNR(B) swap facility by 31 August 2026.
India hosts 18th meeting of BRICS Heads of IP Offices
On 2 September 2026, the 18th Meeting of Heads of Intellectual Property Offices of BRICS countries in New Delhi adopted Updated Operational Guidelines for IP BRICS cooperation.
CSIR-CRRI demonstrates 60% reclaimed asphalt on NH-716
On 2 September 2026, CSIR-CRRI with OSEPL and Ooms India demonstrated the use of 60% Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement in the Dense Bituminous Macadam layer on NH-716 (Chennai–Tirupati).
PM Modi chairs valedictory session of first National Departmental Summit on Water
On 2 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the closing session of the two-day National Departmental Summit on Water, the first in a planned series of Centre–State departmental summits.
International workshop on tiger landscapes opens; IBCA and ADB sign MoU
On 2 September 2026, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated an international workshop on tiger landscapes in New Delhi, where the International Big Cat Alliance and the Asian Development Bank signed an MoU.
16th Aero India to be held in Bengaluru from 8 to 12 February 2027
On 2 September 2026, the Defence Ministry announced that the 16th edition of Aero India will be held at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru, from 8 to 12 February 2027.
Vice President addresses third convocation of AIIMS Raipur
On 2 September 2026, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan attended the third convocation of AIIMS Raipur and said the institute symbolises Chhattisgarh's journey from Left-Wing Extremism to peace and progress.
Tue, 01 Sept 2026
AVM Shakti Sharma becomes first non-medical woman two-star officer in Defence Forces
On 1 September 2026, Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma became the first non-medical woman officer in India's Defence Forces to reach two-star rank, taking over as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education).
PM Modi attends 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek; Bishkek Declaration adopted
On 1 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in the 26th SCO Council of Heads of State meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, which adopted the Bishkek Declaration in the SCO's 25th anniversary year.
India Post Payments Bank marks 9th Foundation Day, launches DakPay Sound Box
On 1 September 2026, India Post Payments Bank marked its 9th Foundation Day and launched the DakPay Sound Box for merchants and a Digital Insurance Technology Platform.
4th Indo-German Environment Forum: India and Germany sign wetlands declaration
On 1 September 2026, India and Germany signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on the conservation and wise use of Wetlands of International Importance at the 4th Indo-German Environment Forum in New Delhi.
NHRC launches online Human Rights Quiz 2026 on MyGov ahead of 33rd Foundation Day
On 1 September 2026, the National Human Rights Commission and MyGov launched the online 'Human Rights Quiz 2026', open till 10 October to Indian citizens aged 14 and above, ahead of the NHRC's 33rd Foundation Day.
Ahmedabad becomes third spoke airport under Hub & Spoke international flight model
On 1 September 2026, the Civil Aviation Ministry launched Hub & Spoke international flight operations from Ahmedabad, the third spoke airport after Varanasi and Amritsar, connected through the Delhi hub.
Rajnath Singh reviews 16 DPSUs; defence production about ₹1.8 lakh crore in 2025-26
On 1 September 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the annual performance of 16 Defence PSUs and noted India's defence production of about ₹1.8 lakh crore in 2025-26, with DPSUs contributing ₹1.29 lakh crore.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviews PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana; district scores improve
On 1 September 2026, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, whose 100 districts improved their average score from 22.54 in April to 38.85 in July 2026.