Daily Current Affairs 2 September 2026

Q1 Which Indian cricketer moved up in the latest ICC Test rankings?

• AShubman Gill
• BJasprit Bumrah
• CDevdutt PadikkalCorrect
• DSonal Dinusha

Explanation Devdutt Padikkal moved up in the latest ICC Test rankings, while Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah slipped.

Q2 Which Sri Lankan player rose 29 positions to reach 25th in the ICC Test rankings after the second Test against India?

• ASonal DinushaCorrect
• BDevdutt Padikkal
• CShubman Gill
• DJasprit Bumrah

Explanation Sonal Dinusha moved up 29 positions to reach 25th after his centuries in the second Test at Colombo against India.

Q3 Where did Sonal Dinusha score resilient centuries that helped him rise in the ICC Test rankings?

• AMumbai
• BColomboCorrect
• CChennai
• DKolkata

Explanation Sonal Dinusha scored resilient centuries in the second Test at Colombo against India.

Q1 When will Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay visit the UK in 2026?

• ASeptember 4 to 10
• BSeptember 10 to 16Correct
• CSeptember 16 to 22
• DSeptember 1 to 7

Explanation The Chief Minister's visit to the UK is scheduled from September 10 to 16, 2026.

Q2 Which global manufacturing hub will a Tamil Nadu delegation visit on September 4, 2026?

• ASouth Korea
• BJapan
• CTaiwanCorrect
• DGermany

Explanation A Tamil Nadu delegation led by Minister Keerthana will travel to Taiwan on September 4 to participate in the Semicon conference.

Q3 Who is leading the Tamil Nadu delegation to the Semicon conference in Taiwan?

• AChief Minister Joseph Vijay
• BMinister KeerthanaCorrect
• CGovernor Ramesh
• DMinister Anitha

Explanation Minister Keerthana is leading the Tamil Nadu delegation to the Semicon conference in Taiwan.

Q1 Which agency upgraded India's sovereign credit rating to A- in 2026?

• AJapan Credit Rating Agency (JCR)Correct
• BStandard & Poor's
• CMoody's Investors Service
• DFitch Ratings

Explanation Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) upgraded India's sovereign credit rating to A- as per the sources.

Q2 What was a key risk flagged by JCR despite upgrading India's rating to A-?

• AHigh government debtCorrect
• BLow economic growth
• CWeak external finances
• DPoor financial system

Explanation JCR noted high government debt as a key risk even after upgrading India's rating.

Q3 What growth rate does JCR expect India to achieve in FY27?

• AOver 6%Correct
• BExactly 5%
• CBelow 4%
• DAround 3%

Explanation JCR expects India to grow over 6% in FY27 according to the sources.

Q1 What was the main reason for the fall in Indian stock markets on September 2, 2026?

• AEscalating tensions in West Asia and higher oil pricesCorrect
• BDomestic political instability
• CGlobal economic slowdown
• DMonsoon failure in India

Explanation The stock markets fell due to escalating tensions in West Asia and higher oil prices as reported.

Q2 Which of the following companies was NOT mentioned as a major laggard among the Sensex firms?

• AAsian Paints
• BHDFC Bank
• CReliance IndustriesCorrect
• DMahindra & Mahindra

Explanation Reliance Industries was not listed among the major laggards; the others were mentioned.

Q3 By how many points did the BSE Sensex fall in early trade on September 2, 2026?

• A269 points
• B788.52 pointsCorrect
• C1000 points
• D500 points

Explanation The BSE Sensex fell by 788.52 points as per the report.

Q1 What change did the Indian government make to the petrol export duty effective September 1?

• AReduced it to ₹0 per litre
• BReintroduced it at ₹1.5 per litreCorrect
• CIncreased it by ₹1 per litre
• DRemoved the duty completely

Explanation The government reintroduced the export duty on petrol at ₹1.5 per litre from September 1.

Q2 How was the levy on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) exports changed from September 1?

• AIncreased by ₹1 per litre
• BReduced by ₹0.50 per litreCorrect
• CKept unchanged
• DRemoved completely

Explanation The levy on ATF exports was reduced by ₹0.50 per litre effective September 1.

Q3 What happened to the diesel export duty as per the government's revision from September 1?

• AIncreased by ₹1 per litreCorrect
• BReduced to zero
• CKept unchanged at ₹24 per litre
• DRemoved completely

Explanation The special excise duty on diesel exports was increased by ₹1 per litre from September 1.

Q1 By how much were commercial LPG prices increased per cylinder in India on September 1, 2026?

• AAround ₹10Correct
• BAround ₹5
• CAround ₹2
• DNo increase

Explanation Commercial LPG prices were increased by around ₹10 per cylinder as reported.

Q2 What was the approximate price hike for free-trade 5-kg LPG cylinders on September 1, 2026?

• AAround ₹2 per cylinderCorrect
• BAround ₹10 per cylinder
• CNo change
• DAround ₹5 per cylinder

Explanation Free-trade 5-kg cylinders saw a price increase of approximately ₹2 per cylinder.

Q3 What percentage of India's cooking gas imports came from West Asia before the conflict?

• AAbout 90%Correct
• BAbout 50%
• CAbout 25%
• DAbout 10%

Explanation India relied on West Asia for about 90% of its cooking gas imports before the conflict.

Q1 What was the value of India's current account deficit in the April-June quarter of 2026?

• A$3.5 billion
• B$4.2 billionCorrect
• C$5.0 billion
• D$6.1 billion

Explanation The current account deficit widened to $4.2 billion in the April-June quarter of 2026 as per RBI data.

Q2 Which factors contributed to the widening of India's current account deficit in Q1 2026?

• ALower commodity prices and reduced trade gap
• BHigher commodity prices and wider trade gapCorrect
• CIncreased foreign investment and lower imports
• DDecreased exports and stable commodity prices

Explanation The widening deficit was due to higher commodity prices and a wider trade gap.

Q3 Which institution released the data on India's current account deficit for Q1 2026?

• AMinistry of Finance
• BReserve Bank of IndiaCorrect
• CNITI Aayog
• DSecurities and Exchange Board of India

Explanation The Reserve Bank of India released the data showing the current account deficit figures.

Q1 Which health survey's key findings were discussed in The Hindu's Health Wrap episodes?

• ANFHS-4
• BNFHS-5
• CNFHS-6Correct
• DNFHS-7

Explanation The episodes discussed key findings from NFHS-6, India's latest health and development survey.

Q2 What cancer types were highlighted for recent advances in treatment in the Health Wrap episodes?

• ALung and colon cancer
• BPancreatic and breast cancerCorrect
• CSkin and prostate cancer
• DLeukemia and lymphoma

Explanation The episodes covered major advances in pancreatic and breast cancer treatment.

Q3 Which country's childhood vaccination policy changes were discussed in the Health Wrap episodes?

• AIndia
• BUnited Kingdom
• CUnited StatesCorrect
• DAustralia

Explanation The episodes examined changes in childhood vaccination policy in the United States.

Q1 What amount did Subhash Chandra propose to repay in his insolvency case as per the NCLT proceedings?

• A₹22,006 crore
• B₹6.25 croreCorrect
• C₹7 crore
• D₹10 crore

Explanation Subhash Chandra's repayment plan proposed ₹6.25 crore against claims of ₹22,006 crore.

Q2 What directive did the NCLT five-member bench give to Subhash Chandra during the insolvency proceedings?

• ATo increase the repayment amount
• BNot to dispose of any property during the proceedingsCorrect
• CTo pay all creditors immediately
• DTo appear before the NCLAT on 7 October

Explanation The NCLT bench directed Subhash Chandra not to dispose of any property directly or indirectly during the pendency of the proceedings.

Q3 When is the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) scheduled to hear the lenders' appeal against Subhash Chandra's repayment plan?

• A2 September 2026
• B1 September 2026
• C7 October 2026Correct
• D15 October 2026

Explanation The NCLAT is scheduled to hear the lenders' challenge to the repayment plan on 7 October 2026.

Q1 What was the GDP growth rate of India in the first quarter of the 2026-27 financial year as stated by PM Modi?

• A6.5%
• B7.8%Correct
• C8.2%
• D5.9%

Explanation PM Modi congratulated the country on achieving a 7.8% GDP growth rate in the first quarter of 2026-27.

Q2 According to PM Modi, what factors did India overcome to achieve the 7.8% GDP growth?

• AWars and instabilityCorrect
• BNatural disasters
• CTrade sanctions
• DPolitical unrest

Explanation PM Modi stated that the 7.8% growth was achieved despite wars and global instability.

Q3 What austerity measure did PM Modi reiterate in his message?

• AAvoid unnecessary gold purchasesCorrect
• BReduce electricity consumption
• CLimit foreign travel
• DCut down on fuel usage

Explanation PM Modi appealed to people not to buy gold unless necessary as part of austerity measures.

Q1 Why did the IndiGo flight return to Goa and make an emergency landing?

• ADue to bad weather conditions
• BBecause of an engine snagCorrect
• CPassenger medical emergency
• DAir traffic control instructions

Explanation The flight made an emergency landing due to an engine snag, as reported by all sources.

Q2 What arrangements were made for the passengers after the IndiGo flight's emergency landing?

• APassengers were sent back to their homes
• BPassengers were flown to Delhi later in the afternoonCorrect
• CPassengers were kept overnight in Goa without further travel
• DPassengers were transferred to another airline immediately

Explanation Passengers were arranged to be flown to Delhi later in the afternoon after the emergency landing.

Q3 What is the status of the aircraft after the emergency landing?

• AIt was immediately scrapped
• BIt is undergoing maintenance checksCorrect
• CIt resumed operations without checks
• DIt was transferred to another airline

Explanation The aircraft is undergoing maintenance checks and will resume operations after securing necessary clearances.

Q1 What is the primary purpose of the Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026?

• ATo provide a statutory framework to the Indian Statistical InstituteCorrect
• BTo merge the Indian Statistical Institute with another university
• CTo privatize the Indian Statistical Institute
• DTo dissolve the Indian Statistical Institute

Explanation The Bill aims to provide a statutory framework to the Indian Statistical Institute.

Q2 Why was the Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026 referred to a parliamentary standing committee?

• ADue to protests by the institute's faculty and demands by the OppositionCorrect
• BBecause it was passed unanimously
• CTo expedite its implementation
• DTo merge it with another bill

Explanation The Bill was referred to the committee amid protests by faculty and demands from the Opposition.

Q3 Which group demanded the referral of the Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026 to a standing committee?

• AThe OppositionCorrect
• BThe ruling party
• CThe institute's alumni
• DThe Ministry of Education

Explanation The Opposition demanded that the Bill be referred to a standing committee.

Q1 Why is the central technical team visiting Kothagudem in Telangana on September 7?

• ATo examine land parcels for a potential airportCorrect
• BTo inaugurate a new airport
• CTo conduct a climate study for agriculture
• DTo assess flood damage in the region

Explanation The central team will check geographical, climate conditions and technical feasibility needed for setting up airports at four to five land parcels in Kothagudem.

Q2 What was the reason for rejecting the two earlier examined locations for the airport in Telangana?

• ALack of government approval
• BTechnical constraintsCorrect
• CHigh land acquisition cost
• DEnvironmental protests

Explanation Two locations examined earlier were found unsuitable for airport construction due to technical constraints.

Q3 How many land parcels will the central team examine for the airport feasibility in Kothagudem?

• AOne to two
• BTwo to three
• CFour to fiveCorrect
• DMore than five

Explanation The central team will check geographical, climate conditions and technical feasibility needed for setting up airports at four to five land parcels.

Q1 As of the latest reports, what is the death toll from the Nepal flash floods?

• AOver 1,100Correct
• BAround 900
• CAbout 500
• DLess than 200

Explanation The death toll from the Nepal flash floods has risen to over 1,100, specifically reported as 1,127 by police.

Q2 What measure has Nepal Police taken to help families identify missing relatives after the flash floods?

• AUploaded details of 911 unidentified bodies on their websiteCorrect
• BOrganized mass funerals
• CDistributed relief materials door-to-door
• DSet up temporary shelters for families

Explanation Nepal Police uploaded details of 911 unidentified bodies on their website to help families identify missing relatives.

Q3 Approximately how many people are still missing after the Nepal flash floods?

• ANearly 4,000Correct
• BAbout 1,000
• CAround 500
• DLess than 100

Explanation Nearly 4,000 people remain missing following the devastating flash floods in Nepal.

Q1 How many people were killed in the latest Russian attack on Ukraine according to President Zelenskyy?

• A10
• B12Correct
• C15
• D20

Explanation President Zelenskyy stated that 12 people were killed in the latest Russian attacks on Ukraine.

Q2 Among those killed in the Russian attack on Ukraine, which nationality was specifically mentioned?

• AAmerican
• BIndianCorrect
• CRussian
• DUkrainian

Explanation An Indian citizen was among those killed in the Russian attack on Ukraine.

Q3 In which city did the Russian strike that killed an Indian citizen occur?

• AKharkiv
• BKyivCorrect
• CLviv
• DOdessa

Explanation The strike occurred in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine.

Q1 Who is the Director-General of CERN who visited Mumbai and spoke about mega-science projects?

• AMark ThomsonCorrect
• BFabiola Gianotti
• CRolf-Dieter Heuer
• DCarlo Rubbia

Explanation Mark Thomson is the Director-General of CERN who visited Mumbai and emphasized the need for more mega-science projects.

Q2 What is the name of the mega-science project mentioned by Mark Thomson that aims to push the boundaries of innovation?

• ALarge Hadron Collider
• BFuture Circular ColliderCorrect
• CInternational Space Station
• DJames Webb Telescope

Explanation Mark Thomson mentioned the Future Circular Collider as a project that will advance innovation, technology, and imagination.

Q3 During which event did Mark Thomson highlight the importance of mega-science projects in Mumbai?

• AIndia premiere of 'The Peace Particle'Correct
• BInternational Science Conference
• CCERN Annual Meeting
• DMumbai Science Festival

Explanation Mark Thomson spoke about mega-science projects during the India premiere of 'The Peace Particle', a documentary on CERN.

Q1 Who has been appointed as the new CEO of Apple in 2026?

• ATim Cook
• BJohn TernusCorrect
• CSteve Jobs
• DSundar Pichai

Explanation John Ternus, Apple's hardware chief, was appointed as the new CEO in 2026.

Q2 What position will Tim Cook hold after stepping down as Apple CEO?

• AChief Technology Officer
• BChief Operating Officer
• CExecutive ChairmanCorrect
• DBoard Member

Explanation Tim Cook will become the executive chairman after stepping down as CEO.

Q3 What industry trend coincides with John Ternus's appointment as Apple CEO?

• ABlockchain development
• BArtificial intelligence advancementsCorrect
• CQuantum computing
• D5G network expansion

Explanation John Ternus's appointment comes at a time when the tech industry is focusing on advancements in artificial intelligence.

Q1 What is the primary purpose of the Public Insurance Registry proposed by IRDAI?

• ATo create a centralized digital infrastructure addressing information gaps in insuranceCorrect
• BTo privatize insurance companies in India
• CTo eliminate all insurance intermediaries
• DTo merge all insurance companies into one entity

Explanation The Public Insurance Registry is proposed to create a centralized digital public infrastructure to address information and interoperability gaps in the insurance sector.

Q2 According to the IRDAI proposal, how will the Public Insurance Registry affect insurance service?

• AIt will reduce transparency and limit competition
• BIt will boost transparency and foster greater competitionCorrect
• CIt will only benefit insurance companies without affecting customers
• DIt will replace all existing insurance records with a single database

Explanation The PIR is expected to boost transparency, reduce information gaps, and foster greater competition among insurers and market participants.

Q3 In the proposed Public Insurance Registry, where will the relevant insurance information be maintained?

• AAt a centralized government database only
• BWith the respective source institutionsCorrect
• COn individual customer devices
• DIn a private cloud managed by insurers

Explanation The registry will provide a consistent view of insurance records while allowing relevant information to remain with the respective source institutions.

Q1 Who has been appointed as Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India?

• ASuman RayCorrect
• BShaktikanta Das
• CUrjit Patel
• DRaghuram Rajan

Explanation Suman Ray has been appointed as Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India.

Q2 Which departments will Suman Ray oversee as Executive Director at RBI?

• ADepartment of Deposit Insurance & Credit Guarantee Corporation and Premises DepartmentCorrect
• BCurrency Management and Financial Inclusion
• CPayment and Settlement System and Consumer Education
• DHuman Resources and Currency Management

Explanation In his new role, Suman Ray will look after the Department of Deposit Insurance & Credit Guarantee Corporation and the Premises Department.

Q3 How many years of experience does Suman Ray have in the Reserve Bank of India?

• AOver three decadesCorrect
• BAround ten years
• CFive years
• DTwo decades

Explanation Suman Ray has over three decades of experience in the Reserve Bank of India.