Daily Current Affairs 5 September 2026

Q1 Which agency conducted searches at former Minister K.N. Nehru’s residences?

• ACBI
• BED
• CDVACCorrect
• DNIA

Explanation The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) conducted the searches at K.N. Nehru’s residences.

Q2 Where were the residences of K.N. Nehru that were searched by DVAC located?

• AChennai and Coimbatore
• BChennai and TiruchiCorrect
• CMadurai and Tiruchi
• DChennai and Madurai

Explanation The searches were conducted at K.N. Nehru’s residences in Chennai and Tiruchi.

Q3 Who among the following assembled in front of K.N. Nehru’s house in Tiruchi after the DVAC raids?

• AFormer Minister Anbil Mahesh PoyyamozhiCorrect
• BChief Minister of Tamil Nadu
• COpposition leaders
• DPolice officials

Explanation DMK cadre and office-bearers, including former Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, assembled in front of K.N. Nehru’s house in Tiruchi.

Q1 Against which team did Smriti Mandhana score her record-breaking century in the 2026 Asia Cup?

• AHong KongCorrect
• BPakistan
• CSri Lanka
• DBangladesh

Explanation Smriti Mandhana scored her record-breaking century against Hong Kong in the 2026 Asia Cup.

Q2 Whose record did Smriti Mandhana surpass to become the highest run scorer?

• AMithali RajCorrect
• BHarmanpreet Kaur
• CJhulan Goswami
• DAnjum Chopra

Explanation Smriti Mandhana surpassed her former captain Mithali Raj to become the highest run scorer.

Q3 What was notable about Smriti Mandhana's achievement compared to Mithali Raj?

• AShe scored in fewer innings and had a higher strike rateCorrect
• BShe scored more centuries but in more innings
• CShe had a lower strike rate but more runs
• DShe scored the same number of centuries but in fewer innings

Explanation Smriti Mandhana achieved the highest run scorer milestone in fewer innings and with a higher strike rate compared to Mithali Raj.

Q1 When will the Indian Super League 2026-27 season start?

• ASeptember 10
• BOctober 10Correct
• CNovember 10
• DDecember 10

Explanation The ISL 2026-27 season is set to kick off on October 10 as per the source.

Q2 Who will be crowned the Shield Winners in the ISL 2026-27 season?

• AThe team that wins the playoffs
• BThe league leaders at the end of the regular seasonCorrect
• CThe team with the most goals scored
• DThe team with the best defensive record

Explanation The league leaders at the end of the regular matches will be crowned the Shield Winners, the official champions of ISL.

Q3 How many teams will compete in the playoffs for the ISL Cup Champions title in 2026-27?

• AFour
• BSixCorrect
• CEight
• DTen

Explanation The top six teams will compete in the playoffs for the ISL Cup Champions title.

Q1 When will the Indian men's cricket team play their first-ever T20 International against Japan?

• ASeptember 22Correct
• BAugust 15
• COctober 10
• DDecember 5

Explanation The match is scheduled for September 22 as part of the celebrations marking 75 years of India-Japan diplomatic relations.

Q2 Where will the historic first T20 International match between India and Japan be held?

• ATokyo
• BSanoCorrect
• CMumbai
• DNew Delhi

Explanation The match will take place in Sano, Japan.

Q3 The India-Japan T20I match is part of celebrations marking how many years of diplomatic relations?

• A50 years
• B100 years
• C75 yearsCorrect
• D25 years

Explanation The match is part of celebrations marking 75 years of India-Japan diplomatic relations.

Q1 Who were the Indian openers in good form ahead of the Women's Asia Cup match against Pakistan?

• AHarmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma
• BSmriti Mandhana and Shafali VermaCorrect
• CMithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami
• DPoonam Yadav and Veda Krishnamurthy

Explanation The article states that Indian openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma looked at the top of their game ahead of the match.

Q2 In the Women's Asia Cup, which team was considered the favourite against Pakistan?

• ABangladesh
• BSri Lanka
• CIndiaCorrect
• DAfghanistan

Explanation India was considered the favourite team against Pakistan in the Women's Asia Cup.

Q1 Who is the Head Coach of Athletics at the Ballari-based IIS optimistic about India's Asian Games performance?

• ATroy DouglasCorrect
• BNeeraj Chopra
• CP.T. Usha
• DMilkha Singh

Explanation Troy Douglas is the Head Coach of Athletics at the Ballari-based IIS and is bullish about India's chances at the Asian Games.

Q2 What record did India achieve at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games in athletics?

• A29-medal haulCorrect
• B15-medal haul
• C50-medal haul
• D10-medal haul

Explanation India achieved a record 29-medal haul at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games in athletics.

Q3 Where is the IIS institute, whose Head Coach is optimistic about India's Asian Games prospects, located?

• ABallariCorrect
• BChennai
• CMumbai
• DDelhi

Explanation The IIS institute is based in Ballari, and its Head Coach Troy Douglas is optimistic about India's Asian Games chances.

Q1 What was the duration of the pause in strikes on Kyiv ordered by Vladimir Putin?

• A24 hours
• B48 hours
• C72 hoursCorrect
• D96 hours

Explanation Vladimir Putin ordered a 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv as stated by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

Q2 Why did Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov say the pause in strikes on Kyiv was ordered?

• ATo celebrate a national holiday
• BTo prepare for the visit of US envoys for peace talksCorrect
• CDue to harsh weather conditions
• DTo regroup Russian forces

Explanation The pause was tied to preparations for US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to visit Kyiv for peace talks.

Q3 Who are the US envoys visiting Kyiv as mentioned in the announcement?

• AJohn Kerry and Antony Blinken
• BSteve Witkoff and Jared KushnerCorrect
• CNancy Pelosi and Joe Biden
• DMike Pompeo and Nikki Haley

Explanation The US envoys visiting Kyiv for peace talks are Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

Q1 What was reportedly hit by U.S. missiles near Kharg Island on September 5, 2026?

• AAn Iranian tankerCorrect
• BA U.S. naval ship
• CAn Iranian military base
• DA commercial airport

Explanation The Iranian tanker was reportedly hit by four U.S. missiles near Kharg Island.

Q2 What did Iranian media report about the explosions near Kharg Island?

• AExplosions were heard but no smoke was visibleCorrect
• BThere was heavy smoke and fire
• CNo explosions were reported
• DThe tanker sank immediately

Explanation Iranian media claimed blasts were heard near Kharg Island but no smoke was visible.

Q3 Kharg Island is known primarily as a major hub for which industry?

• AOilCorrect
• BTextiles
• CTechnology
• DAgriculture

Explanation Kharg Island is a major oil hub in Iran.

Q1 Which Indian official visited Kyiv and Warsaw in September 2026 to discuss the Ukraine-Russia conflict?

• APrime Minister Narendra Modi
• BExternal Affairs Minister S. JaishankarCorrect
• CDefence Minister Rajnath Singh
• DFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Explanation External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited Kyiv and Warsaw to engage with Ukrainian leadership and Polish officials regarding the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

Q2 What issue did Jaishankar highlight as affecting developing economies of the Global South during his visit?

• AAttacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea regionCorrect
• BTrade tariffs imposed by Russia
• CSanctions on Ukraine
• DCybersecurity threats in Eastern Europe

Explanation Jaishankar pointed out that attacks on commercial shipping in the Black Sea region are impacting energy security and agricultural production in developing economies of the Global South.

Q3 Which Polish official did Jaishankar meet after his visit to Kyiv?

• APrime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki
• BPresident Andrzej Duda
• CDeputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław SikorskiCorrect
• DMinister of Defence Mariusz Błaszczak

Explanation After Kyiv, Jaishankar met Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski in Warsaw.

Q1 What was India's response to Nepal's demand for climate compensation?

• AIndia called climate change a common challenge and emphasized collective actionCorrect
• BIndia agreed to pay full compensation to Nepal
• CIndia denied any responsibility for climate change impacts
• DIndia blamed Nepal for the flash floods

Explanation India acknowledged climate change as a common challenge and emphasized collective action rather than agreeing to compensation.

Q2 According to India's External Affairs Ministry, who should take the lead in supporting developing nations against climate change?

• ADeveloping countries themselves
• BDeveloped countries responsible for emissionsCorrect
• CInternational NGOs
• DNepal and India jointly

Explanation The spokesperson stated that developed countries responsible for emissions must take the lead by providing finance and technology transfer.

Q3 Who is the External Affairs Ministry spokesperson who commented on the climate compensation issue?

• ARandhir JaiswalCorrect
• BS. Jaishankar
• CRavi Shankar Prasad
• DPiyush Goyal

Explanation Randhir Jaiswal is the External Affairs Ministry spokesperson who made the statement.

Q1 As of September 3, 2026, what is the reported death toll from the Nepal flash floods?

• A1,000
• B1,259Correct
• C5,000
• D2,500

Explanation The death toll from the Nepal flash floods has risen to 1,259 as reported on September 3, 2026.

Q2 Which organization is leading the joint rescue operations in Nepal after the flash floods?

• ANepal Police
• BNepal ArmyCorrect
• CRed Cross
• DUnited Nations

Explanation The joint rescue teams led by the Nepal Army have continued their search and rescue efforts.

Q3 What natural factor is increasing the risk of fresh floods in Nepal after the initial disaster?

• AEarthquake tremors
• BIncessant rainfall in upstream Bhotekoshi RiverCorrect
• CLandslides in southern Nepal
• DMelting glaciers

Explanation Incessant rainfall in the upstream areas of the Bhotekoshi River is causing risks of fresh floods.

Q1 What technical issue did the AAIB preliminary report identify in the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident?

• AHydraulic failureCorrect
• BEngine fire
• CLanding gear malfunction
• DNavigation system failure

Explanation The AAIB preliminary report flagged hydraulic failure as a key technical issue during the Air India flight incident.

Q2 What serious concern did the AAIB confirm regarding the pilot in the Air India Phuket flight incident?

• AUse of psychoactive substancesCorrect
• BFatigue due to long duty hours
• CLack of proper training
• DCommunication failure with control tower

Explanation The AAIB confirmed the use of psychoactive substances by the pilot, which was highlighted as a serious concern.

Q3 What action did the DGCA recommend following the AAIB's preliminary report on the Air India incident?

• AImmediate suspension of the airline
• BAppropriate actions on pilot drug use on priorityCorrect
• CGrounding all flights on the Phuket route
• DRevision of flight safety protocols

Explanation The DGCA recommended taking appropriate actions on priority regarding the pilot's use of psychoactive substances.

Q1 What is the main demand of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) as per their charter?

• AIncrease in minimum support price
• BCancellation of all Free Trade AgreementsCorrect
• CSubsidies for fertilizers
• DImplementation of new farm laws

Explanation SKM's charter of demands includes the cancellation of all Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).

Q2 How many swayamsevaks does the SKM plan to mobilise to fight trade deals?

• AOne hundred thousand
• BFive hundred thousand
• COne millionCorrect
• DTwo million

Explanation The SKM plans to mobilise one million swayamsevaks to oppose trade deals.

Q3 With whom has the SKM delegation met to present their demands?

• AOnly farmers' groups
• BMore than 100 Ministers, MPs, and MLAsCorrect
• CInternational trade representatives
• DState Governors

Explanation SKM leaders have met more than 100 Ministers, MPs, and MLAs across the country.

Q1 Which section of the Social Security Code, 2020, did the Supreme Court strike down regarding paid maternity leave?

• ASection 60(4)Correct
• BSection 45(2)
• CSection 70(1)
• DSection 55(3)

Explanation The Supreme Court struck down Section 60(4) of the Social Security Code, 2020, related to paid maternity leave.

Q2 What did the Supreme Court recommend the Union government do in relation to paternity leave?

• AIntroduce paternity leaveCorrect
• BAbolish paternity leave
• CExtend maternity leave instead
• DNo recommendation was made

Explanation The Court recommended that the Union government consider introducing paternity leave.

Q3 What aspect of maternity leave did the Supreme Court address apart from paid leave?

• AMaternity leave for adoptive mothersCorrect
• BMaternity leave for fathers
• CMaternity leave for part-time workers
• DMaternity leave for government employees only

Explanation The Supreme Court addressed maternity leave provisions for adoptive mothers.

Q1 What is the main concern highlighted by the Parliamentary panel regarding India's healthcare?

• AHigh cost of a single catastrophic medical bill
• BSlow erosion of household income due to healthcare expensesCorrect
• CLack of private healthcare providers
• DExcessive government spending on healthcare

Explanation The panel noted that the threat is the slow erosion of household income through medicines, consultations, tests, and repeated treatment, not a single catastrophic bill.

Q2 According to the Parliamentary panel, who delivers most of the healthcare services in India?

• APublic healthcare providers
• BPrivate healthcare providersCorrect
• CNon-governmental organizations
• DInternational health agencies

Explanation The panel stated that private providers deliver most of the country's healthcare services.

Q3 Who are referred to as India’s 'missing middle' in the Parliamentary panel report?

• APeople relying solely on public healthcare
• B40 crore people caught between weak public healthcare and costly private careCorrect
• CPatients covered by health insurance
• DPeople living in rural areas

Explanation The 'missing middle' refers to 40 crore people caught between weak public healthcare and costly private care.

Q1 Who is the new CEO of Apple appointed during the AI industry advancements?

• ATim Cook
• BSteve Jobs
• CJohn TernusCorrect
• DSundar Pichai

Explanation John Ternus has been appointed as the new CEO of Apple.

Q2 What major issue did Apple face before John Ternus's appointment as CEO?

• AA successful AI product launch
• BA $250 million class-action settlement due to a botched AI launchCorrect
• CA hardware failure in iPhones
• DA merger with another tech company

Explanation Apple faced a $250 million class-action settlement following a botched AI launch.

Q3 What is Apple aiming to improve under John Ternus's leadership?

• AIts hardware only
• BIts user interface to match its hardware qualityCorrect
• CIts marketing strategies
• DIts retail store expansion

Explanation Apple aims to show that its user interface is as class-leading as its hardware.

Q1 What is the name of the Earth observation satellite launched by ISRO on September 4?

• AEOS-05Correct
• BRISAT-2B
• CCartosat-3
• DINSAT-3D

Explanation ISRO launched the Earth observation satellite named EOS-05 on September 4.

Q2 Which rocket was used by ISRO to launch the EOS-05 satellite?

• APSLV-C50
• BGSLV-F17Correct
• CSSLV-D1
• DPSLV-C51

Explanation The EOS-05 satellite was launched using the GSLV-F17 rocket.

Q3 Into which orbit was the EOS-05 satellite placed by ISRO?

• AGeostationary Orbit
• BLow Earth Orbit
• CSub-Geosynchronous Transfer OrbitCorrect
• DPolar Orbit

Explanation The EOS-05 satellite was placed into the Sub-Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit.

Q1 What role have AI models played in the study of prime numbers according to mathematicians?

• AThey have completely replaced mathematicians.
• BThey have found new arguments to help solve old problems.Correct
• CThey have proven all prime number theories.
• DThey have not contributed to prime number research.

Explanation Mathematicians noted that AI models have found new arguments in the pursuit of cracking old problems related to prime numbers, but have not replaced mathematicians.

Q2 According to the article, how do AI models and human insights work together in mathematics?

• AAI models work independently without human input.
• BAI models replace human mathematicians entirely.
• CAI models assist by providing new arguments while humans guide the research.Correct
• DHuman insights are no longer needed due to AI.

Explanation The article states that AI models did not replace mathematicians but helped find new arguments, indicating a collaborative effort.

Q1 According to the study, what role does dark matter play in relation to tiny black holes inside stars?

• AIt causes the black holes to evaporate rapidly
• BIt helps keep the tiny black holes alive inside starsCorrect
• CIt increases the mass of the black holes beyond a semi-truck
• DIt prevents the formation of black holes inside stars

Explanation The study states that dark matter could keep tiny black holes alive inside stars, preventing their rapid evaporation.

Q2 What is the approximate mass of the tiny black holes discussed in the study?

• AMass of a small car
• BMass of a loaded semi-truckCorrect
• CMass of a star
• DMass of a planet

Explanation The tiny black holes discussed in the study each have roughly the mass of a loaded semi-truck.

Q3 What would happen to these tiny black holes if left on their own, according to the researchers?

• AThey would grow larger rapidly
• BThey would evaporate rapidlyCorrect
• CThey would remain stable indefinitely
• DThey would merge with stars

Explanation The researchers state that such tiny black holes would evaporate rapidly if left on their own.

Q1 What significant achievement did C-DOT's CEO Mr. Upadhyay announce regarding emergency broadcast messages?

• AC-DOT became the first provider of cell broadcast system service globally
• BC-DOT resumed emergency broadcast messages and is the third provider worldwideCorrect
• CC-DOT developed a new mobile operating system
• DC-DOT partnered with international telecom companies

Explanation Mr. Upadhyay stated that C-DOT resumed emergency broadcast messages and is only the third provider of cell broadcast system service in the world.

Q2 Why is C-DOT's provision of cell broadcast system service considered complex?

• ABecause it requires extensive hardware installations
• BDue to the complex nature of the software neededCorrect
• CBecause it involves international collaborations
• DDue to high costs of implementation

Explanation The CEO mentioned that the complexity lies in the software needed to pull off the cell broadcast system service.

Q1 Who has been appointed as the new CEO of Adobe?

• AShantanu Narayen
• BAnil ChakravarthyCorrect
• CSatya Nadella
• DSundar Pichai

Explanation Anil Chakravarthy has been appointed as the new CEO of Adobe.

Q2 What role will Shantanu Narayen take after stepping down as Adobe's CEO?

• AChief Financial Officer
• BExecutive ChairCorrect
• CChief Operating Officer
• DBoard Member

Explanation Shantanu Narayen is transitioning to the role of executive chair after serving as CEO for over 18 years.

Q3 Before joining Adobe as CEO, Anil Chakravarthy was the chief executive of which company?

• ASalesforce
• BInformaticaCorrect
• COracle
• DIBM

Explanation Anil Chakravarthy was previously the chief executive of cloud data management company Informatica for four years.

Q1 What was the closing value of the Indian rupee against the US dollar on September 4, 2026?

• A94.26
• B94.46
• C94.49Correct
• D94.59

Explanation The rupee closed at 94.49 against the US dollar on September 4, 2026, as reported.

Q2 Which factor was NOT mentioned as supporting the Indian rupee's strength against the US dollar?

• AStrong underlying foreign inflows
• BAggressive RBI intervention
• CRise in global risk appetite
• DIncrease in crude oil pricesCorrect

Explanation Increase in crude oil prices was not mentioned; the rupee's strength was attributed to foreign inflows, RBI intervention, and global risk appetite.

Q3 What global event contributed to the marginal decline in the dollar index during this period?

• ARenewed US-Iran tensionsCorrect
• BUS Federal Reserve rate hike
• CChina-US trade talks
• DEuropean Central Bank policy change

Explanation The dollar index was marginally lower due to safe-haven demand amid renewed US-Iran tensions.