Daily Current Affairs 6 September 2026

Q1 Which two sites has the Tamil Nadu government shortlisted for building Chennai's second airport?

• ACheyyur and GummidipoondiCorrect
• BChennai and Coimbatore
• CMadurai and Salem
• DTrichy and Erode

Explanation The Tamil Nadu government shortlisted Cheyyur and Gummidipoondi as the two sites for Chennai's second airport.

Q2 Which organization completed the first round of inspections for the shortlisted airport sites?

• AAirports Authority of India
• BTamil Nadu Industrial Development CorporationCorrect
• CChennai Municipal Corporation
• DIndian Railways

Explanation A team from the Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) completed the first round of inspections for both sites.

Q3 What has the Tamil Nadu government requested from the Airports Authority of India regarding the new airport sites?

• AConstruction approval
• BPre-feasibility studyCorrect
• CFunding assistance
• DEnvironmental clearance

Explanation The government has written to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) requesting a pre-feasibility study for the shortlisted sites.

Q1 Which company acquired over 12 acres of land on the Pallavaram-Thoraipakkam Radial Road for ₹1,020 crore?

• AKLA Tencor Software India Private Ltd.Correct
• BTata Consultancy Services
• CInfosys
• DWipro

Explanation KLA Tencor Software India Private Ltd. acquired the land parcel as per the source.

Q2 What is planned to be established on the land acquired by KLA Tencor on Pallavaram-Thoraipakkam Radial Road?

• AA manufacturing plant
• BA Global Capability CentreCorrect
• CA residential complex
• DA shopping mall

Explanation The company plans to set up a Global Capability Centre on the acquired site.

Q3 What is significant about the land transaction by KLA Tencor on Pallavaram-Thoraipakkam Radial Road?

• AIt is the smallest land deal in the zone
• BIt is the single-largest land transaction in the zoneCorrect
• CIt is the first land deal in the zone
• DIt is a government land acquisition

Explanation The transaction is noted as the single-largest land deal in the zone.

Q1 What action is the Tamil Nadu government currently considering regarding the State Planning Commission?

• AAbolition of the State Planning CommissionCorrect
• BExpansion of the State Planning Commission
• CRenaming the State Planning Commission
• DMerging the State Planning Commission with another department

Explanation The Tamil Nadu government is mulling over the abolition of the State Planning Commission.

Q2 Why has the Tamil Nadu government not filled the posts of Vice-Chairperson and full-time members of the State Planning Commission?

• ADue to the resignation of the previous team appointed by the DMK governmentCorrect
• BBecause the posts were abolished by law
• CDue to budget constraints
• DBecause the posts were never created

Explanation The posts remain unfilled after the resignation of the team appointed by the previous DMK government.

Q3 Which political party leads the current Tamil Nadu government considering changes to the State Planning Commission?

• ATVKCorrect
• BDMK
• CAIADMK
• DBJP

Explanation The Tamil Nadu government led by the TVK party is considering the abolition of the SPC.

Q1 Which of the following flood mitigation measures was inspected by the Collector in Cuddalore?

• AConstruction of check-damsCorrect
• BInstallation of flood warning systems
• CBuilding new hospitals
• DPlanting trees along riverbanks

Explanation The Collector inspected the construction of check-dams as part of flood mitigation projects in Cuddalore.

Q2 What is the purpose of sluices in the flood mitigation projects in Cuddalore?

• ATo generate hydroelectric power
• BTo prevent breaches along riverbanksCorrect
• CTo irrigate agricultural fields
• DTo provide drinking water

Explanation Sluices are constructed to prevent breaches along riverbanks as part of flood mitigation efforts.

Q3 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of the flood mitigation works in Cuddalore?

• AStrengthening flood-damaged embankments
• BConstruction of flood-protection walls
• CBuilding new schoolsCorrect
• DImproving drainage facilities

Explanation Building new schools is not mentioned among the flood mitigation works inspected by the Collector.

Q1 What is the primary purpose of the Keerapakkam facility initiated by the Greater Chennai Corporation?

• ATo serve as a large-scale Waste-to-Energy project for the Chennai-Tambaram-Avadi clusterCorrect
• BTo increase waste-processing capacity at the existing dumpsite
• CTo develop a new landfill site
• DTo recycle plastic waste exclusively

Explanation The Keerapakkam facility was planned as a large-scale Waste-to-Energy project for the Chennai-Tambaram-Avadi cluster.

Q2 What is the intended function of the Perungudi facility according to the GCC's plans?

• ATo serve as a large-scale Waste-to-Energy project
• BTo increase waste-processing capacity at the existing dumpsiteCorrect
• CTo build a new residential area
• DTo establish a water treatment plant

Explanation The Perungudi facility was intended to increase the waste-processing capacity at the existing dumpsite.

Q1 Where in Tiruvannamalai was the autorickshaw stand for women drivers established?

• ABelow a bridge at the entrance of the terminusCorrect
• BNear the central bus station
• CInside the main market area
• DNext to the railway station

Explanation The autorickshaw stand for women drivers was set up below a bridge at the entrance of the terminus.

Q2 How much space was allocated for the women drivers' autorickshaw stand in Tiruvannamalai?

• AAround 250 sq.ftCorrect
• BAround 500 sq.ft
• CAround 100 sq.ft
• DAround 1000 sq.ft

Explanation Corporation officials earmarked around 250 square feet of space for the autorickshaw stand.

Q3 What is the primary purpose of the new autorickshaw stand in Tiruvannamalai?

• ATo support women autorickshaw driversCorrect
• BTo reduce traffic congestion
• CTo provide parking for all autorickshaws
• DTo serve as a tourist information center

Explanation The stand was created specifically to support and encourage women autorickshaw drivers.

Q1 What materials has the TNPCB recommended for making Vinayagar idols?

• APlastic and metal
• BNatural, biodegradable materials like clay and mudCorrect
• CPlaster of Paris
• DSynthetic resins

Explanation TNPCB has advised using natural, biodegradable, and eco-friendly materials such as traditional clay and mud for making Vinayagar idols.

Q2 Which organization issued guidelines for eco-friendly Vinayagar idols in Tamil Nadu?

• ACentral Pollution Control Board
• BTamil Nadu Pollution Control BoardCorrect
• CMinistry of Environment
• DTamil Nadu Forest Department

Explanation The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) issued the guidelines for using eco-friendly materials for Vinayagar idols.

Q3 What is the main purpose of TNPCB's guidelines on Vinayagar idols?

• ATo promote traditional art forms
• BTo reduce environmental pollution during idol immersionCorrect
• CTo increase idol production
• DTo ban the festival

Explanation The guidelines aim to reduce environmental pollution caused by non-biodegradable materials during the immersion of Vinayagar idols.

Q1 What has the Forest Department confirmed regarding tigers in the Gudalur Forest Division?

• AThere is only one tiger responsible for recent incidents
• BEfforts are on to capture a second tiger different from the one involved in previous attacksCorrect
• CNo tigers have been sighted recently
• DThe tiger population has decreased significantly

Explanation The Forest Department confirmed that efforts are underway to capture a second tiger, which is different from the one that killed two people in O’Valley in August.

Q2 Where did the tiger responsible for killing two people in August reside?

• AGudalur Forest Division
• BO’ValleyCorrect
• CCoimbatore City
• DNilgiri Hills

Explanation The tiger that killed two people in August was in O’Valley, as confirmed by the Forest Department.

Q1 Who has the CBI booked in the ₹1,322 crore LIC Housing Finance fraud case?

• ASubhash ChandraCorrect
• BRatan Tata
• CMukesh Ambani
• DAnil Ambani

Explanation The CBI has booked Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra in the ₹1,322 crore LIC Housing Finance fraud case.

Q2 What allegations are made against Subhash Chandra in the LIC Housing Finance case?

• ACheating, criminal conspiracy, and criminal breach of trustCorrect
• BTax evasion and money laundering
• CInsider trading and market manipulation
• DForgery and counterfeiting

Explanation The complaint accuses Subhash Chandra and others of cheating, criminal conspiracy, and criminal breach of trust to defraud loans.

Q3 What was allegedly misrepresented by Subhash Chandra and others to secure loans from LIC Housing Finance?

• AInflated net worth certificatesCorrect
• BFake property documents
• CFalse income tax returns
• DForged bank guarantees

Explanation The investigation alleges misrepresentation of facts and submission of inflated net worth certificates for loan approvals.

Q1 Where did the accident involving eight Tamil Nadu engineering students occur?

• APanambikkunnu, Thrissur, KeralaCorrect
• BCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
• CBengaluru, Karnataka
• DChennai, Tamil Nadu

Explanation The accident happened at Panambikkunnu on NH 66 in Thrissur, Kerala.

Q2 What caused the death of the eight Tamil Nadu students in Thrissur?

• ATheir car collided with a moving truck
• BTheir car rammed into a parked lorryCorrect
• CThey fell from a moving bus
• DTheir car caught fire

Explanation The students died after their car rammed into a parked lorry on NH 66.

Q3 What difficulty did rescuers face at the accident site?

• ALocating the parked lorry
• BFinding the students' identities
• CLocating the crushed car wedged under the lorryCorrect
• DClearing traffic congestion

Explanation The car was crushed and wedged beneath the rear of the lorry, making it hard for rescuers to locate it initially.

Q1 What service is the Indian Centre offering to assist families of missing persons in the Nepal floods?

• AFinancial aid to flood victims
• BDNA profiling services for first-degree relativesCorrect
• CMedical treatment for injured survivors
• DRelocation assistance for displaced families

Explanation The Indian Centre is offering DNA profiling services to first-degree relatives of missing persons to help identify victims of the Nepal floods.

Q2 What was collected from relatives of missing persons to aid in identification after the Nepal floods?

• APhotographs
• BBlood samplesCorrect
• CPersonal belongings
• DFingerprints

Explanation Blood samples were collected from relatives of missing persons to facilitate DNA profiling and identification.

Q3 What is the reported death toll from the recent flash floods in Nepal?

• AOver 500
• BAt least 1,259Correct
• CAround 2,000
• DLess than 1,000

Explanation The death toll from the flash floods in Nepal has risen to at least 1,259 according to Nepalese authorities.

Q1 According to the Union minister, what is India likely to achieve in the next two years regarding metro rail networks?

• AOvertake the US in metro rail network lengthCorrect
• BBecome the largest producer of metro trains
• CReduce metro fares by half
• DComplete all metro projects in India

Explanation The Union minister stated that India is likely to overtake the US in metro rail network length within two years.

Q2 What did the Union minister link the expansion of metro services to?

• AImproving people’s ease of living and the Viksit Bharat goalCorrect
• BIncreasing tourism and foreign investment
• CReducing traffic congestion only
• DBoosting exports and manufacturing

Explanation The minister linked the expansion of metro services with improving people’s ease of living and the Viksit Bharat goal.

Q1 What is the value of Nvidia's acquisition deal for the AI platform Hugging Face?

• A$1.29 billion
• B$12.9 billionCorrect
• C$129 billion
• D$129 million

Explanation Nvidia is acquiring Hugging Face for $12.9 billion as confirmed by CEO Jensen Huang.

Q2 What is one of the main reasons Nvidia is acquiring Hugging Face?

• ATo enter the smartphone market
• BTo strengthen its position in open-source AICorrect
• CTo acquire a social media platform
• DTo diversify into automotive manufacturing

Explanation Nvidia aims to strengthen its position in open-source AI through the acquisition of Hugging Face.

Q3 Who confirmed the Nvidia-Hugging Face acquisition deal?

• AElon Musk
• BSundar Pichai
• CJensen HuangCorrect
• DSatya Nadella

Explanation Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirmed the acquisition deal.

Q1 Who are the US envoys that arrived in Moscow to discuss Ukraine peace talks?

• ASteve Witkoff and Jared KushnerCorrect
• BJohn Kerry and Antony Blinken
• CMike Pompeo and Nikki Haley
• DDonald Trump and Mike Pence

Explanation The US envoys mentioned in the sources are Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

Q2 What is the main purpose of Witkoff and Kushner's visit to Moscow?

• ATo meet Vladimir Putin and revive Ukraine peace talksCorrect
• BTo negotiate a trade deal between US and Russia
• CTo discuss NATO expansion plans
• DTo attend a cultural summit

Explanation Their visit aims to revive peace talks between Russia and Ukraine by meeting Vladimir Putin.

Q3 After Moscow, which city were the US envoys planning to visit as part of their peace mission?

• AKyivCorrect
• BBerlin
• CParis
• DLondon

Explanation The envoys planned to travel to Kyiv following their visit to Moscow.

Q1 What percentage stake has RBI approved LIC to acquire in ICICI Bank?

• A5%
• B9.99%Correct
• C15%
• D20%

Explanation RBI has approved LIC's application to acquire up to 9.99% stake in ICICI Bank.

Q2 Within what time frame can LIC acquire up to 9.99% stake in ICICI Bank as per RBI approval?

• A6 months
• B12 monthsCorrect
• C18 months
• D24 months

Explanation LIC can acquire up to 9.99% stake in ICICI Bank within twelve months as per RBI approval.

Q3 Besides ICICI Bank, which other major private lender is LIC expanding its holdings in?

• AAxis Bank
• BKotak Mahindra Bank
• CHDFC BankCorrect
• DYes Bank

Explanation LIC's recent expansion includes potential holdings in HDFC Bank.

Q1 Which Indian spinners were instrumental in the 7-wicket win against Pakistan in the Women's Asia Cup T20?

• ACharani and Prema RawatCorrect
• BSmriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma
• CCharani and Smriti Mandhana
• DPrema Rawat and Shafali Verma

Explanation Charani took 3 wickets for 7 runs and Prema Rawat took 3 wickets for 9 runs, playing a key role in India's victory.

Q2 What was the initial score of Pakistan before India's bowlers took six wickets for just 9 runs?

• A27 without lossCorrect
• B50 for 3
• C10 for 2
• D100 for 5

Explanation Pakistan started with a decent 27 runs without loss before India's bowlers turned the match.

Q3 Which Indian players were noted to be in top form ahead of the Women's Asia Cup T20 match against Pakistan?

• ASmriti Mandhana and Shafali VermaCorrect
• BCharani and Prema Rawat
• CSmriti Mandhana and Charani
• DPrema Rawat and Shafali Verma

Explanation Both India openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma were observed to be at the top of their game before the match.

Q1 Who approved Tata Motors' tender offer to acquire Iveco Group common shares?

• AItalian market regulatorCorrect
• BSecurities and Exchange Board of India
• CEuropean Central Bank
• DIndian Ministry of Commerce

Explanation The Italian market regulator approved Tata Motors' tender offer for Iveco Group shares.

Q2 When does the tender offer for Iveco Group shares by Tata Motors' subsidiary open?

• ASeptember 7, 2026Correct
• BOctober 26, 2026
• CSeptember 5, 2026
• DJanuary 1, 2027

Explanation The tender offer opens on September 7, 2026, as per the information provided.

Q3 What type of offer has Tata Motors' subsidiary made for Iveco Group shares?

• AVoluntary tender offerCorrect
• BHostile takeover bid
• CMandatory buyback offer
• DPrivate placement

Explanation The offer made by Tata Motors' subsidiary is a voluntary tender offer.

Q1 According to the KPMG report, what percentage of India’s future manufacturing output will be driven by productivity?

• A25%
• B35%Correct
• C50%
• D60%

Explanation The report states that productivity will drive 35% of India's future manufacturing output.

Q2 What advantage did companies focusing on productivity achieve compared to their peers, as per the KPMG report?

• AMore than 50% higher profitability growth and twice the market-cap expansionCorrect
• BLess than 50% profitability growth but higher market-cap expansion
• CMore than 50% higher profitability growth but lower market-cap expansion
• DNo significant difference in profitability or market-cap expansion

Explanation The report highlights that companies focusing on productivity achieved more than 50% higher profitability growth and twice the market-cap expansion compared with peers.

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

• A94.46
• B94.49Correct
• C94.53
• D94.50

Explanation The rupee closed at 94.49 against the US dollar as per the interbank foreign exchange market data.

Q2 Which factor was cited by forex traders as supporting the rupee's strength against the US dollar?

• AWeak domestic inflows
• BAggressive RBI interventionCorrect
• CDecline in exports
• DIncrease in crude oil prices

Explanation Forex traders said the rupee's strength was supported by strong underlying inflows and aggressive RBI intervention.

Q3 What was the intra-day high value of the rupee against the US dollar on September 4, 2026?

• A94.53
• B94.46Correct
• C94.49
• D94.50

Explanation The rupee touched an intra-day high of 94.46 during the trading session.

Q1 When will IndiGo start its daily flights between Mumbai and Dar es Salaam?

• ASeptember
• BOctober
• CNovemberCorrect
• DDecember

Explanation IndiGo will launch daily Mumbai-Dar es Salaam flights in November.

Q2 What is the main reason behind IndiGo's network reshaping?

• AGovernment regulations
• BCustomer demandCorrect
• CCompetition from other airlines
• DFuel price changes

Explanation IndiGo is adjusting its services based on customer demand.

Q3 Which two cities are connected by the new IndiGo flight route?

• AMumbai and Nairobi
• BDelhi and Dar es Salaam
• CMumbai and Dar es SalaamCorrect
• DChennai and Nairobi

Explanation The new route connects Mumbai and Dar es Salaam.

Q1 How many varieties of horticultural crops has ICAR-IIHR developed till its 60th Foundation Day?

• A337Correct
• B163
• C500
• D200

Explanation ICAR-IIHR has developed about 337 varieties of horticultural crops as mentioned in the source.

Q2 What significant milestone did ICAR-IIHR celebrate recently?

• A50th Foundation Day
• B60th Foundation DayCorrect
• C75th Foundation Day
• D100th Foundation Day

Explanation ICAR-IIHR celebrated its 60th Foundation Day as per the source.

Q3 How many innovative technologies has ICAR-IIHR developed contributing to horticulture?

• A163Correct
• B337
• C100
• D200

Explanation The institute has developed 163 innovative technologies contributing to the horticulture sector.