Daily Current Affairs 4 September 2026

Q1 What approach did the Home Secretary emphasize for Himalayan states regarding glacial lake outbursts?

• AResponse-oriented approach
• BPreventive mitigation and risk reductionCorrect
• CIgnoring community-level readiness
• DDelaying early warning systems

Explanation The Home Secretary stressed moving beyond a response-oriented approach to focus on preventive mitigation, risk reduction, and community-level readiness.

Q2 Which natural hazards did the MHA ask Himalayan states to prepare for?

• AEarthquakes and floods
• BGlacial lake outburst floods and avalanchesCorrect
• CCyclones and droughts
• DLandslides and tsunamis

Explanation The MHA directed states to enhance preparedness specifically for glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) and avalanches.

Q3 What specific system did the Home Secretary highlight as needing improvement?

• ADisaster relief funds
• BEarly warning systemsCorrect
• CTransportation infrastructure
• DCommunication networks

Explanation The Home Secretary stressed the need for better early warning systems to manage natural hazards in the Himalayan region.

Q1 Who defended India's GDP growth figures as 'egregiously wrong' to criticize?

• ANeelkanth Mishra, World Bank Executive DirectorCorrect
• BSubhash Chandra Garg, former Finance Secretary
• CThe Indian Government spokesperson
• DReserve Bank of India Governor

Explanation Neelkanth Mishra, the World Bank Executive Director, defended the GDP figures and called the criticism 'egregiously wrong'.

Q2 What was the main allegation made by former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg about the GDP growth data?

• AThe GDP growth was underestimated due to data errors
• BThe high Q1 growth was achieved by lowering the GDP base of the previous yearCorrect
• CThe GDP data was not released on time
• DThe GDP growth was inflated by including non-economic activities

Explanation Subhash Chandra Garg alleged that the high Q1 growth was achieved by lowering the GDP base for the previous year's first quarter.

Q3 During which quarter was the GDP growth figure, defended by Neelkanth Mishra, released?

• AJanuary-March quarter
• BApril-June quarterCorrect
• CJuly-September quarter
• DOctober-December quarter

Explanation The GDP growth figure in question was for the April-June quarter (Q1).

Q1 Who took over as Apple's CEO from Tim Cook?

• AJohn TernusCorrect
• BTim Cook
• CSteve Jobs
• DJeff Williams

Explanation John Ternus succeeded Tim Cook as Apple's CEO.

Q2 What is John Ternus' annual salary as Apple CEO?

• A$2.5 million
• B$3 millionCorrect
• C$110 million
• D$148 million

Explanation Apple disclosed that John Ternus' annual salary is $3 million.

Q3 What is the potential total value of John Ternus' earnings including stock and awards?

• A$3 million
• B$110 million
• C$148 millionCorrect
• D$2.5 million

Explanation His potential earnings could exceed $148 million, including stock and performance-based awards.

Q1 What assurance did the Japan cricket chief give regarding the 2026 Asian Games?

• ACricketers will get the best accommodationCorrect
• BCricket matches will be held in Tokyo
• COnly local teams will participate
• DThe Games will be postponed

Explanation The Japan cricket chief assured that cricketers will get the best accommodation at the 2026 Asian Games.

Q2 Where are the 2026 Asian Games taking place?

• ANagoya and the wider Aichi areaCorrect
• BTokyo and Osaka
• CSeoul and Busan
• DBangkok and Chiang Mai

Explanation The 2026 Asian Games are scheduled to take place in Nagoya and the wider Aichi area.

Q3 Why did some Asian cricket teams raise concerns about the 2026 Asian Games?

• ADoubts over facilities and accommodationCorrect
• BUncertainty about match schedules
• CLack of cricket teams participating
• DHigh ticket prices

Explanation Some of Asia's top teams raised doubts over facilities and accommodation at the Games.

Q1 What recent change did U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announce regarding AI company Anthropic?

• AAnthropic is back on the Trump administration's 'right side'Correct
• BAnthropic was acquired by the Pentagon
• CAnthropic ceased all operations in the U.S.
• DAnthropic launched a new AI product

Explanation Howard Lutnick stated that Anthropic is 'back on the right side' with the Trump administration after a previous dispute.

Q2 What was the cause of the previous dispute involving Anthropic mentioned in the reports?

• AA bitter dispute with the PentagonCorrect
• BA disagreement over trade tariffs
• CA lawsuit filed by the Trump administration
• DData privacy violations

Explanation The sources mention a bitter dispute between Anthropic and the Pentagon before the reset in relations.

Q3 Which U.S. government official commented on Anthropic's changed status with the Trump administration?

• AHoward Lutnick, U.S. Commerce SecretaryCorrect
• BThe Pentagon spokesperson
• CThe President of the United States
• DThe Secretary of Defense

Explanation Howard Lutnick, the U.S. Commerce Secretary, made the statement about Anthropic's status.

Q1 What did India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar offer during his visit to Kyiv?

• ATo provide military support to Ukraine
• BTo help stop the Ukraine-Russia warCorrect
• CTo impose sanctions on Russia
• DTo mediate peace talks between NATO and Russia

Explanation Jaishankar expressed India's willingness to help stop the Ukraine-Russia war during his visit to Kyiv.

Q2 According to Jaishankar, attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea region affect which of the following?

• ADeveloped economies of Europe
• BDeveloping economies of the Global SouthCorrect
• COnly Ukraine's economy
• DOnly Russia's economy

Explanation Jaishankar said that attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea region are affecting developing economies of the Global South.

Q3 Which sectors did Jaishankar mention are impacted by the attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea?

• ATechnology and manufacturing
• BEnergy security and agriculture productionCorrect
• CTourism and education
• DHealthcare and infrastructure

Explanation He highlighted that energy security and agriculture production are affected by the attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea region.

Q1 According to Iranian media, how many navy personnel were reported killed in U.S. attacks?

• AFour
• BSixCorrect
• CSeven
• DTen

Explanation Iranian media reported that six navy personnel were killed in U.S. attacks.

Q2 What uncertainty remains regarding the six navy personnel killed in the U.S. attacks?

• AWhether they were civilians or military
• BWhether they were among the seven already reported dead in KhuzestanCorrect
• CWhether the attacks were accidental
• DWhether the U.S. claimed responsibility

Explanation It was not immediately clear if the six navy personnel were among the seven already reported dead in Khuzestan.

Q1 What was a key shared commitment expressed by India and Belgium during the meeting of their Prime Ministers?

• AEliminating terrorism in all its formsCorrect
• BIncreasing trade tariffs
• CPromoting space exploration
• DExpanding cultural exchanges

Explanation Both Prime Ministers expressed a shared commitment to eliminating terrorism in all its forms.

Q2 Which conflicts did India and Belgium call to end during the meeting between PM Modi and PM Bart De Wever?

• AConflicts in West Asia and UkraineCorrect
• BConflicts in South America and Africa
• CConflicts in Southeast Asia and Europe
• DConflicts in Central Asia and the Arctic

Explanation The leaders called for an end to conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine.

Q3 According to the meeting, what is a source of confidence for the world?

• AIndia's economic growthCorrect
• BBelgium's technological advancements
• CIndia's cultural heritage
• DBelgium's military strength

Explanation India's economic growth was highlighted as a source of confidence for the world.

Q1 What do recent disasters across South Asia reveal about the region?

• AEqual vulnerabilities among all countries
• BUnequal vulnerabilities to climate shock eventsCorrect
• CNo impact from climate change
• DComplete preparedness for disasters

Explanation Recent disasters have exposed unequal vulnerabilities among South Asian countries to climate shock events.

Q2 What is emphasized as necessary to address climate shock events in South Asia?

• AIndividual country efforts
• BIgnoring climate change impacts
• CA collective regional responseCorrect
• DReducing economic activities

Explanation The article stresses the need for a collective regional response to effectively manage climate shock events in South Asia.