Daily Current Affairs 7 September 2026

Q1 What warning did Tamil Nadu CM Vijay issue recently?

• AAgainst making obscene remarks against womenCorrect
• BAgainst economic mismanagement
• CAgainst environmental pollution
• DAgainst foreign interference in state politics

Explanation CM Vijay warned against anyone making obscene or abusive remarks against women.

Q2 What question did CM Vijay raise regarding the DMK's political future?

• AWhy should DMK continue if it cannot accept people’s verdict?Correct
• BWhy should DMK focus on economic reforms?
• CWhy should DMK ally with other parties?
• DWhy should DMK change its leadership?

Explanation CM Vijay questioned why the DMK should continue in politics if it cannot accept the people's verdict.

Q3 The warning by CM Vijay primarily addresses which issue?

• AUse of abusive language against womenCorrect
• BCorruption in politics
• CEducation reforms
• DInfrastructure development

Explanation The warning was about the use of abusive language targeting women.

Q1 What did Chief Minister Vijay invoke while attacking the DMK in the Tamil Nadu Assembly?

• ASarkaria Commission and Veeranam scandalCorrect
• BRight to Information Act
• CLokpal and Lokayuktas Act
• DNITI Aayog recommendations

Explanation Chief Minister Vijay invoked the Sarkaria Commission and the Veeranam scandal while targeting the DMK in the Assembly.

Q2 How did DMK MLAs react to CM Vijay's accusations in the Assembly?

• AThey surrounded the Speaker and staged a sit-in protestCorrect
• BThey walked out of the Assembly
• CThey filed a legal petition
• DThey remained silent

Explanation DMK MLAs surrounded the Speaker and resorted to a sit-in protest after CM Vijay's accusations.

Q3 Why did CM Vijay say he raised issues against the DMK despite no necessity?

• ATo respond to those who spoke about legacy and seniority in politicsCorrect
• BTo announce new government schemes
• CTo seek support for a bill
• DTo praise DMK's achievements

Explanation CM Vijay said he raised these issues in response to those who emphasized legacy and seniority in politics.

Q1 What penalty was imposed on Pakistan captain Fatima Sana for her send-off to Shafali Verma?

• A10% match fee fineCorrect
• BOne-match suspension
• CWarning without fine
• DBan for three matches

Explanation Fatima Sana was fined 10% of her match fee by the ICC for the send-off gesture.

Q2 During which tournament did Fatima Sana's send-off incident occur?

• AWomen's Asia CupCorrect
• BICC Women's World Cup
• CT20 World Cup
• DWomen's Big Bash League

Explanation The incident happened during the Women's Asia Cup cricket match.

Q3 Who was the Indian player targeted by Fatima Sana's send-off gesture?

• AShafali VermaCorrect
• BHarmanpreet Kaur
• CSmriti Mandhana
• DMithali Raj

Explanation Fatima Sana directed the send-off gesture at Shafali Verma after dismissing her.

Q1 Who has been appointed as the specialist mentor for England's white-ball cricket teams in 2026?

• ABrendon McCullum
• BKevin PietersenCorrect
• CJoe Root
• DEoin Morgan

Explanation Kevin Pietersen was appointed as the specialist mentor for England's white-ball teams.

Q2 Which formats will Kevin Pietersen mentor as part of England's white-ball cricket setup?

• ATest matches only
• BT20I and ODICorrect
• CODI and Test matches
• DT20I only

Explanation Kevin Pietersen will mentor England's T20I and ODI teams.

Q3 After how many years has Kevin Pietersen returned to the England cricket team environment as a mentor?

• A5 years
• B8 years
• C10 years
• D12 yearsCorrect

Explanation Kevin Pietersen returned after 12 years to mentor the England white-ball teams.

Q1 Who did Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeat to win the 2026 China Masters Super 750 title?

• AHe Ji Tung and Ren Xiang YuCorrect
• BLee Yang and Wang Chi-Lin
• CMarcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya
• DMohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan

Explanation Satwik and Chirag defeated former world No. 4 He Ji Tung and Ren Xiang Yu in the final.

Q2 What was the final match score when Satwik and Chirag won the China Masters 2026?

• A21-11, 13-21, 17-21
• B11-21, 21-13, 21-17Correct
• C21-13, 21-17, 11-21
• D21-17, 11-21, 21-13

Explanation The final score was 11-21, 21-13, 21-17 in favor of Satwik and Chirag.

Q3 How long did the final match last in which Satwik and Chirag won the China Masters 2026?

• A45 minutes
• B1 hour and 10 minutesCorrect
• C2 hours
• D30 minutes

Explanation The match lasted one hour and ten minutes.

Q1 How did the US envoys arrive in Kyiv for talks with President Zelenskyy?

• ABy trainCorrect
• BBy airplane
• CBy car
• DBy helicopter

Explanation The US envoys arrived in Kyiv by train to hold talks with President Zelenskyy.

Q2 What did President Zelenskyy say about the duration of the war after meeting US envoys?

• AThe war will end quickly
• BThere is no fast end to the warCorrect
• CThe war has already ended
• DThe war will end within a month

Explanation Zelenskyy stated that there is no fast end to the war, which is expected to continue through another tough winter.

Q3 What kind of support is Ukraine seeking from its allies according to the talks?

• AOnly financial aid
• BA package including air defense reinforcements and energy suppliesCorrect
• COnly humanitarian aid
• DNo support is needed

Explanation Ukraine is looking for a package from allies that includes air defense reinforcements and energy supplies such as US LNG.

Q1 What did Iran claim regarding a US ship near the Strait of Hormuz?

• AIran claimed to have struck a US shipCorrect
• BIran denied any attacks near the Strait of Hormuz
• CIran claimed the US attacked Iranian oil tankers
• DIran claimed to have captured a US ship

Explanation Iran claimed to have struck a US ship near the Strait of Hormuz, as reported.

Q2 How did the United States respond to Iran's claim of striking a US ship?

• AThe US confirmed the strike
• BThe US denied the claimCorrect
• CThe US remained silent
• DThe US admitted to striking Iranian oil tankers

Explanation The United States denied Iran's claim of striking a US ship near the Strait of Hormuz.

Q3 What action did the US military reportedly take prior to the incident?

• AStruck three Iranian oil tankers in retaliationCorrect
• BCaptured an Iranian naval vessel
• CDeclared a ceasefire with Iran
• DClosed the Strait of Hormuz

Explanation The US military reportedly struck three Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for attacks on American Navy warships.

Q1 Which map projection did the UN resolution support to show Africa's true size?

• AMercator map
• BEqual Earth mapCorrect
• CRobinson map
• DGall-Peters map

Explanation The UN resolution promotes the Equal Earth map as a more accurate representation of Africa's true size.

Q2 Which country led the UN initiative supporting the new map showing Africa's true size?

• ANigeria
• BSouth Africa
• CTogoCorrect
• DEgypt

Explanation The West African nation Togo led the UN initiative to support the Equal Earth map.

Q3 Which country was the only one to vote against the UN resolution supporting the Equal Earth map?

• AChina
• BUnited StatesCorrect
• CRussia
• DFrance

Explanation The United States was the only country to vote against the resolution.

Q1 What date has the UN General Assembly declared as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage?

• ANovember 27Correct
• BDecember 10
• CJanuary 1
• DFebruary 14

Explanation The UN General Assembly proclaimed November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage.

Q2 Which country co-sponsored the UNGA resolution declaring November 27 as the day against child marriage?

• AIndiaCorrect
• BUnited States
• CBrazil
• DSouth Africa

Explanation India co-sponsored the UN General Assembly resolution to declare November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage.

Q3 Which Indian state's NGO welcomed the UN's declaration of November 27 as the Global Day Against Child Marriage?

• AAndhra PradeshCorrect
• BTamil Nadu
• CKerala
• DMaharashtra

Explanation An NGO from Andhra Pradesh welcomed the UN's declaration of November 27 as the Global Day Against Child Marriage.

Q1 From which location did the Amazon cargo plane arrive before overshooting the runway at Miami International Airport?

• ASan Juan, Puerto RicoCorrect
• BNew York, USA
• CLos Angeles, USA
• DMiami, Florida

Explanation The plane arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, as reported by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Q2 What immediate consequence did the Amazon cargo plane's runway overrun cause at Miami International Airport?

• AShutdown of runways and taxiwaysCorrect
• BClosure of the entire airport
• CCancellation of all flights nationwide
• DNo disruption to airport operations

Explanation The incident shut down the airport’s runways and taxiways, prompting an emergency response.

Q3 What additional hazard occurred after the Amazon cargo plane overshot the runway?

• AA fire eruptedCorrect
• BA flood occurred
• CA power outage happened
• DNo additional hazard was reported

Explanation A fire erupted following the runway overrun incident.

Q1 What is the significance of the Brahmaputra mega dam project for China?

• AIt is part of China's 15th Five-Year Plan for renewable energyCorrect
• BIt is a joint project with India
• CIt aims to control floods in Nepal
• DIt is primarily for irrigation purposes

Explanation The Brahmaputra mega dam is included in China's 15th Five-Year Plan for renewable energy, as stated in the source.

Q2 Why is India concerned about the Brahmaputra mega dam?

• ABecause it may affect downstream areas after recent flash floodsCorrect
• BBecause it will reduce water supply to China
• CBecause it is located entirely within India
• DBecause it will increase hydroelectric power in India

Explanation India's concern is about the downstream impact of the dam, especially after recent devastating flash floods along the Nepal-China border.

Q3 Which recent event has heightened concerns about the Brahmaputra mega dam?

• AA devastating flash flood along the Nepal-China borderCorrect
• BAn earthquake in the Brahmaputra basin
• CA drought in northeastern India
• DA cyclone in the Bay of Bengal

Explanation The source mentions a recent devastating flash flood along the Nepal-China border as a factor raising concerns.

Q1 What was the position of SCO member countries, including India, regarding the military strikes on Iran at the Bishkek Summit?

• AThey condemned the strikes and supported Iran's sovereigntyCorrect
• BThey supported the military strikes on Iran
• CThey remained neutral on the issue
• DThey condemned Iran for violating international law

Explanation SCO members, including India, condemned the military strikes on Iran and reaffirmed support for its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Q2 Which countries were criticized by SCO members for violating international law and the UN Charter?

• AUnited States and IsraelCorrect
• BRussia and China
• CIndia and Pakistan
• DIran and Syria

Explanation The SCO members criticized the United States and Israel for violating principles of international law and the UN Charter.

Q3 Where was the SCO summit held where the condemnation of military strikes on Iran took place?

• ABishkekCorrect
• BShanghai
• CNew Delhi
• DTehran

Explanation The condemnation was made at the Bishkek Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

Q1 What event prompted Nepal to demand climate compensation from major emitters?

• AA catastrophic glacial collapse and flash flood on August 26Correct
• BA severe drought in the Himalayan region
• CAn earthquake in Nepal
• DA cyclone hitting the Nepalese plains

Explanation Nepal's demand for climate compensation followed the catastrophic glacial collapse and flash flood on August 26.

Q2 How has Nepal shifted the framework in its demand for climate compensation?

• AFrom charity to liabilityCorrect
• BFrom aid to trade
• CFrom negotiation to confrontation
• DFrom local to international funding

Explanation Nepal shifted the framework from charity to liability to hold major emitters accountable for climate damages.

Q3 What broader issue does Nepal's demand for climate compensation highlight?

• AGlobal test of climate justiceCorrect
• BPromotion of tourism in the Himalayas
• CExpansion of renewable energy in Nepal
• DInternational disaster relief coordination

Explanation Nepal's demand turns the tragedy into a global test of climate justice.

Q1 How long were the two people trapped before being rescued in Nepal's flash floods?

• A5 days
• B7 days
• C10 daysCorrect
• D12 days

Explanation The two individuals were trapped for 10 days before being rescued.

Q2 From where was the woman rescued during the Nepal flash floods?

• ARasuwa hydropower tunnel
• BNuwakot homeCorrect
• CKathmandu street
• DPokhara riverbank

Explanation The woman was rescued from her home in Nuwakot.

Q3 Where was the man rescued from in the Nepal flash flood incident?

• ANuwakot home
• BRasuwa hydropower project tunnelCorrect
• CKathmandu hospital
• DRasuwa village center

Explanation The man was rescued from a flood-damaged hydropower project tunnel in Rasuwa.

Q1 What event prompted India to deploy specialised rescue teams to Nepal in 2026?

• AA major earthquake in central Nepal
• BFlash floods affecting northern and central NepalCorrect
• CA landslide at the Chilime hydropower site
• DA cyclone hitting southern Nepal

Explanation India deployed specialised teams following the devastating flash floods on August 26 that swept through northern and central Nepal.

Q2 Where in Nepal did the Indian tunnel rescue teams focus their efforts after the 2026 floods?

• AKathmandu valley
• BChilime hydropower siteCorrect
• CPokhara region
• DMount Everest base camp

Explanation The Indian tunnel rescue teams made progress at the flood-hit Chilime hydropower site.

Q3 When did the flash floods occur that led to India's deployment of rescue teams to Nepal?

• AAugust 26, 2026Correct
• BSeptember 5, 2026
• CJuly 15, 2026
• DAugust 1, 2026

Explanation The flash floods occurred on August 26, 2026, prompting India's assistance.

Q1 What target has Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal set for India's medical value tourism?

• A5 million medical tourists
• B10 million medical touristsCorrect
• C15 million medical tourists
• D20 million medical tourists

Explanation Piyush Goyal set a target of attracting 10 million medical value tourists to India.

Q2 Which of the following is NOT mentioned as part of India's healthcare ecosystem?

• AHospitals
• BPharmaceuticals
• CSpace medicineCorrect
• DTraditional medicine

Explanation India's healthcare ecosystem includes hospitals, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical equipment, traditional medicine, and skilled healthcare professionals, but space medicine is not mentioned.

Q3 What did Piyush Goyal outline to strengthen India's medical value tourism?

• AA three-point action plan
• BA five-point action planCorrect
• CA ten-point action plan
• DNo specific plan

Explanation Piyush Goyal outlined a five-point action plan to strengthen India's medical value tourism ecosystem.

Q1 How much buffer stock of onions did the government sell to reduce prices?

• A2,000 tonnes
• B3,000 tonnes
• C4,000 tonnesCorrect
• D5,000 tonnes

Explanation The government sold 4,000 tonnes of buffer stock onions across 17 cities in 10 days.

Q2 What is the expected impact of the kharif onion crop arriving in mid-October?

• AIncrease in onion prices
• BEasing of supply pressure and price stabilizationCorrect
• CNo impact on onion prices
• DDecrease in government buffer stock

Explanation The arrival of the kharif onion crop in mid-October is expected to ease supply pressure and help stabilize prices.

Q3 By how much have government-subsidised onion sales reduced prices per kg?

• A₹1-2
• B₹2-3Correct
• C₹3-4
• D₹4-5

Explanation Government subsidised onion sales have reduced prices by ₹2-3 per kg.

Q1 When has the GST Council meeting been rescheduled to?

• ASeptember 12
• BOctober 5
• COctober 6
• DOctober 7Correct

Explanation The GST Council meeting was postponed from September 12 to October 7.

Q2 What is a likely reason for postponing the GST Council meeting?

• ABRICS Summit in DelhiCorrect
• BMonsoon season
• CBudget session
• DState elections

Explanation The delay is likely linked to the BRICS Summit in Delhi.

Q3 Which topics are expected to be discussed in the GST Council meeting?

• ARegistration norms, compensation cess, ITC rulesCorrect
• BAgricultural subsidies, export policies
• CMonetary policy, inflation control
• DForeign trade agreements, tariffs

Explanation The agenda is likely to focus on registration norms, compensation cess, and ITC rules.

Q1 What are the key priorities emphasized by Air India's new CEO Tewolde Gebremariam?

• AOperational excellence, safety, and customer experienceCorrect
• BExpansion into international markets
• CReducing ticket prices significantly
• DIncreasing the number of flights only

Explanation Tewolde Gebremariam highlighted operational excellence, safety, and customer experience as the key priorities for Air India.

Q2 During what event did Tewolde Gebremariam emphasize his vision for Air India?

• AEmployee townhallCorrect
• BAnnual shareholders meeting
• CPress conference
• DGovernment briefing

Explanation He emphasized his vision during an employee townhall.

Q3 What did the new Air India CEO call for from the staff to help achieve the airline's goals?

• AStaff support and fewer disruptionsCorrect
• BMore aggressive marketing campaigns
• CHigher ticket prices
• DExpansion of cargo services

Explanation He called for staff support and fewer disruptions to achieve the airline's transformation goals.

Q1 Where did India and China hold their first Corps Commander-level talks?

• ALadakh
• BSikkim
• CArunachal PradeshCorrect
• DJammu and Kashmir

Explanation The talks were held in Arunachal Pradesh, as stated in both sources.

Q2 What recent event is linked to the timing of the India-China Corps Commander talks?

• AG20 Summit
• BBRICS SummitCorrect
• CShanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting
• DUnited Nations General Assembly

Explanation The talks took place a few days before the BRICS Summit, which Xi Jinping is expected to attend.

Q3 What does the India-China Corps Commander meeting indicate about their military dialogue?

• AIt is being suspended
• BIt is expandingCorrect
• CIt is being reduced
• DIt is unchanged

Explanation The meeting indicates an expansion of the military dialogue mechanism between India and China.

Q1 What was the approximate age of the building that collapsed in Satya Niketan, Delhi?

• AAround 10 years
• BAround 25 years
• CAround 50 yearsCorrect
• DAround 100 years

Explanation Locals said the building was at least 50 years old.

Q2 Who is the alleged owner of the collapsed building where the FIR was registered?

• AHariram BansalCorrect
• BSatya Niketan
• CHostel Daze
• DSouth West Delhi Police

Explanation Police filed an FIR against alleged owner Hariram Bansal.

Q3 What was reported about the building's condition before the collapse?

• AIt had a strong foundation and no water issues
• BRepair work was ongoing in the basement and water was entering itCorrect
• CIt was newly constructed with no repairs needed
• DIt was abandoned and unused

Explanation Repair work was ongoing in the basement, and locals said the building had a weak foundation with water entering the basement.

Q1 How many employees does SBI plan to hire in the financial year 2026-27?

• A12,000Correct
• B25,633
• C4,640
• D19,340

Explanation SBI plans to hire about 12,000 employees in FY27 as stated by Chairman C S Setty.

Q2 How many new branches does SBI intend to add in FY27?

• A250Correct
• B1,653
• C4,640
• D19,340

Explanation SBI intends to add around 250 new branches in the financial year 2026-27.

Q3 What was the total number of personnel hired by SBI in FY26?

• A12,000
• B25,633Correct
• C250
• D1,653

Explanation In FY26, SBI hired a total of 25,633 personnel including officers, associates, and contractual staff.

Q1 Which anti-tank system is India planning to acquire that is used by the U.S. Army and Marine Corps?

• ATOW Missile
• BJavelinCorrect
• CSpike Missile
• DNLAW

Explanation India is planning to acquire the Javelin anti-tank system, which is a mainstay weapon for the U.S. Army and Marine Corps.

Q2 The Javelin anti-tank system is primarily used by which military units in the United States?

• ANavy SEALs
• BAir Force Squadrons
• CBrigade Combat TeamsCorrect
• DCoast Guard

Explanation The Javelin is a mainstay weapon for brigade combat teams in the U.S. Army and Marine Corps.