Daily Current Affairs 8 September 2026

Q1 Which squad will Japan field in the one-off T20I against India?

• AAsian Games squadCorrect
• BWorld Cup squad
• CDomestic league squad
• DUnder-19 squad

Explanation Japan will field its Asian Games squad in the one-off T20I against India.

Q2 What is India's ICC T20 ranking at the time of the one-off T20I against Japan?

• A1stCorrect
• B10th
• C25th
• D41st

Explanation India is ranked No. 1 in the ICC T20 rankings and is the reigning T20 World Cup champion.

Q3 What is Japan's ICC T20 ranking when playing against India in the one-off T20I?

• A1st
• B10th
• C25th
• D41stCorrect

Explanation Japan is ranked 41st in the ICC T20 rankings.

Q1 What is the significance of the UK recognising India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme under CBAM?

• AUK importers can claim relief against CBAM liability for carbon price paid in IndiaCorrect
• BIndia will impose new carbon taxes on UK goods
• CUK will exempt all Indian goods from carbon taxes
• DIndia will stop its Carbon Credit Trading Scheme

Explanation The recognition allows UK importers of eligible Indian goods to claim relief against their CBAM liability for the carbon price already paid under India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme.

Q2 What is the purpose of the UK's recognition of India's carbon credit scheme?

• ATo prevent eligible goods from facing carbon charges twiceCorrect
• BTo increase carbon taxes on Indian exports
• CTo ban Indian goods under CBAM
• DTo replace India's carbon credit scheme with UK's system

Explanation The recognition aims to prevent eligible goods from facing carbon charges twice, easing the tax burden on Indian exporters.

Q3 Which condition applies for UK importers to claim relief under the recognised Indian carbon credit scheme?

• ASubject to UK verification rulesCorrect
• BOnly for goods imported before 2025
• CIf the goods are manufactured in the UK
• DWithout any verification

Explanation The relief is subject to UK verification rules as per the recognition agreement.

Q1 What is significant about Rajnath Singh's three-day visit to Sri Lanka?

• AHe is the first Indian Defence Minister to visit Sri Lanka in 38 yearsCorrect
• BHe is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Sri Lanka in 50 years
• CHe is visiting Sri Lanka for a cultural exchange program
• DHe is attending a trade summit in Sri Lanka

Explanation Rajnath Singh's visit is notable as he is the first Indian Defence Minister to visit Sri Lanka in 38 years.

Q2 Which of the following topics is Rajnath Singh expected to discuss during his visit to Sri Lanka?

• ADefence cooperation and collaboration in air-defence systemsCorrect
• BTrade agreements and economic partnerships
• CTourism promotion and cultural ties
• DClimate change and environmental policies

Explanation He is expected to discuss defence cooperation, including possible collaboration in air-defence systems, and review ongoing security engagements.

Q3 How long is Rajnath Singh's visit to Sri Lanka scheduled to last?

• AOne day
• BTwo days
• CThree daysCorrect
• DOne week

Explanation Rajnath Singh's visit to Sri Lanka is scheduled for three days.

Q1 What did Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warn the US about?

• AThe rules of the game in the conflict have changed, promising a faster responseCorrect
• BIran will open new trade routes with the US
• CIran will reduce oil exports to the US
• DThe US should increase diplomatic talks with Iran

Explanation Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that the rules of the game in the war with Iran had changed and any further attack would draw a faster and more painful response.

Q2 According to Mohsen Rezaei, when will Iran commit to keeping the Strait of Hormuz open?

• AWhen the US stops sabotage, threats, and attacks on IranCorrect
• BWhen the US increases oil imports from Iran
• CWhen the US withdraws all troops from the Gulf
• DWhen Iran signs a peace treaty with the US

Explanation Mohsen Rezaei stated that Iran will only commit to the Strait of Hormuz being open when the US stops sabotage, threats, and attacks on Iran.

Q1 What have Iran and Oman agreed to establish in the Strait of Hormuz?

• AA permanent naval base
• BA temporary safe routeCorrect
• CA new shipping port
• DA fishing zone

Explanation Iran and Oman have agreed to set up a temporary safe route in the Strait of Hormuz.

Q2 What are Iran and Oman likely to charge vessels using the new route in the Strait of Hormuz?

• AToll fees
• BService feesCorrect
• CCustoms duties
• DNo charges

Explanation Iran and Oman are likely to seek service fees from vessels using the temporary safe route.

Q1 Which city topped the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026 clean-air survey?

• ADelhi
• BBengaluru
• CLucknowCorrect
• DSrinagar

Explanation Lucknow topped the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026 survey, which rates pollution-control action.

Q2 What was Delhi's rank in the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026?

• A1st
• B10th
• C21stCorrect
• D30th

Explanation Delhi ranked 21st in the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026.

Q3 What does the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026 primarily assess?

• AAir quality levels only
• BPollution-control actions by citiesCorrect
• CNumber of smog days
• DPopulation density

Explanation The survey rates pollution-control action, not just air quality.

Q1 According to the IMD forecast, which region of India is expected to experience isolated heavy rainfall in the next three to four days?

• AEastern IndiaCorrect
• BWestern India
• CNorthern India
• DCentral India

Explanation The IMD forecast specifically mentions isolated heavy rainfall over East India during the next three to four days.

Q2 For how many days has the IMD forecast predicted isolated heavy rainfall over East India?

• AOne to two days
• BThree to four daysCorrect
• CFive to six days
• DSeven to eight days

Explanation The IMD forecast states that isolated heavy rainfall is expected over East India during the next three to four days.

Q1 By how many points did the BSE Sensex fall on September 8, 2026?

• A555.23 pointsCorrect
• B144.05 points
• C75,577.58 points
• D23,635.10 points

Explanation The BSE Sensex dropped by 555.23 points on September 8, 2026.

Q2 What were the main reasons for the decline in Indian stock markets on September 8, 2026?

• ARising oil prices and West Asia crisisCorrect
• BDomestic policy changes
• CGlobal economic boom
• DMonsoon season

Explanation The decline was due to rising oil prices and the West Asia crisis.

Q3 What was the closing value of the NSE Nifty on September 8, 2026?

• A23,635.10Correct
• B75,577.58
• C555.23
• D144.05

Explanation The NSE Nifty closed at 23,635.10 on September 8, 2026.

Q1 What stake did Swiggy receive in Udaan as part of the Lynk Logistics acquisition deal?

• A2.8%Correct
• B3.2%
• C0.4%
• D5%

Explanation Swiggy received a 2.8% stake in Udaan as part of the transaction and an additional 0.4% stake through a ₹75 crore equity investment, totaling 3.2%.

Q2 Which cities' distribution networks did Udaan acquire through Lynk Logistics?

• AMumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai
• BBengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, KolkataCorrect
• CPune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi
• DBengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata

Explanation Udaan acquired Lynk Logistics' distribution network across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kolkata.

Q3 How much did Udaan pay to acquire Swiggy's Lynk Logistics?

• A₹400 crore
• B₹500 croreCorrect
• C₹600 crore
• D₹750 crore

Explanation Udaan acquired Lynk Logistics from Swiggy for ₹500 crore.

Q1 How many power plants in India are currently facing low coal inventories?

• A25
• B58Correct
• C75
• D100

Explanation 58 power plants are reported to hold less than 25% of their required coal stocks.

Q2 What factor has disrupted coal mining and transportation in India, leading to supply shortages?

• AHeavy rainfallCorrect
• BLabor strikes
• CGovernment regulations
• DEquipment failure

Explanation Heavy rainfall in key coal-producing states has disrupted mining and transportation.

Q3 What action has the Indian coal ministry taken in response to low coal stocks at power plants?

• AReduced coal production
• BIncreased coal rail suppliesCorrect
• CClosed power plants
• DImported coal from abroad

Explanation The coal ministry is increasing coal supplies via rail to address shortages.

Q1 Who has NIIF appointed as managing partner for capital formation?

• AGauravjit SinghCorrect
• BRaghuram Rajan
• CSundar Pichai
• DNirmala Sitharaman

Explanation NIIF appointed Gauravjit Singh as managing partner for capital formation.

Q2 What experience does Gauravjit Singh bring to NIIF?

• ANearly two decades in institutional capital raising across global and pan-Asian strategiesCorrect
• BExperience in software development
• CExpertise in agricultural reforms
• DBackground in political science

Explanation Gauravjit Singh has nearly two decades of experience in raising institutional capital across global, India-focused, and pan-Asian alternative investment strategies.

Q3 What is the primary goal of NIIF in appointing Gauravjit Singh?

• ATo accelerate deployment across its strategies and expand institutional capitalCorrect
• BTo launch a new technology product
• CTo enter the retail market
• DTo reduce operational costs

Explanation The appointment aims to accelerate NIIF's deployment across its strategies and expand its pool of institutional capital.

Q1 What was the value of the CII Business Confidence Index in Q2FY27?

• A66Correct
• B56
• C76
• D46

Explanation The CII Business Confidence Index rose to 66 in the second quarter of FY27.

Q2 Which factor contributed to the rise in the CII Business Confidence Index in Q2FY27?

• AStronger domestic demandCorrect
• BDeclining exports
• CHigher inflation
• DReduced capacity utilization

Explanation Stronger domestic demand was one of the key factors bolstering the recovery outlook and raising the index.

Q3 What outlook improved alongside the rise in the CII Business Confidence Index?

• AHiring and investment outlookCorrect
• BAgricultural output outlook
• CForeign exchange reserves outlook
• DMonsoon forecast outlook

Explanation The rise in the index reflected improved hiring and investment outlook among businesses.

Q1 What is the amount RBL Bank plans to raise from overseas investors?

• A$500 million
• B$1 billionCorrect
• C$2.75 billion
• D$26,000 crore

Explanation RBL Bank plans to raise up to $1 billion from overseas investors as approved by its board.

Q2 Which bank acquired a majority stake in RBL Bank in June?

• AState Bank of India
• BHDFC Bank
• CEmirates NBD BankCorrect
• DICICI Bank

Explanation Emirates NBD Bank acquired a majority stake in RBL Bank through a primary infusion of approximately $2.75 billion.

Q3 Under which regulation is RBL Bank establishing the EMTN Programme?

• ARegulation S of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933Correct
• BSEBI Regulations 2018
• CRBI Foreign Exchange Management Act
• DCompanies Act 2013

Explanation The EMTN Programme is being established in accordance with Regulation S of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933.

Q1 Why was the Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah diverted to Chennai?

• ADue to bad weather conditions
• BBecause of a technical issue with Engine No. 2Correct
• CPassenger medical emergency
• DAir traffic congestion at Jeddah

Explanation The flight was diverted due to a technical issue involving Engine No. 2 of the aircraft.

Q2 How many people were on board the Malaysia Airlines flight that landed safely in Chennai?

• A150
• B186Correct
• C200
• D175

Explanation There were 186 people on board the flight that landed safely in Chennai.

Q3 From which city did the Malaysia Airlines flight originate before being diverted to Chennai?

• AJeddah
• BChennai
• CKuala LumpurCorrect
• DMumbai

Explanation The flight originated from Kuala Lumpur before being diverted to Chennai.

Q1 What is the new uniform gap introduced by the Petroleum Ministry between LPG refill bookings?

• A15 days
• B20 days
• C25 daysCorrect
• D30 days

Explanation The Petroleum Ministry has directed a uniform 25-day gap between LPG refill bookings.

Q2 Which entities have been directed to implement the new LPG refill booking gap?

• APrivate oil companies
• BState-run oil marketing companiesCorrect
• CGas cylinder manufacturers
• DRetail LPG distributors

Explanation The directive was given to state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) to implement the new booking gap.

Q3 When did the new LPG refill booking gap rule come into effect?

• AFrom next month
• BImmediatelyCorrect
• CAfter six months
• DFrom next year

Explanation The Petroleum Ministry's directive to introduce the 25-day gap is effective immediately.

Q1 What is the primary aim of the Maharashtra FDA's recent directive clarified by Tukaram Mundhe?

• ATo regulate festival celebrations
• BTo prevent illness by ensuring food safety during festivalsCorrect
• CTo ban certain foods during festivals
• DTo promote new food safety laws for specific communities

Explanation The directive aims to prevent illness by ensuring food safety during festivals, as clarified by FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe.

Q2 According to Tukaram Mundhe, how does the FDA's directive apply across communities and traditions?

• AIt applies only to certain communities
• BIt applies uniformly across all communities and traditionsCorrect
• CIt exempts traditional food practices
• DIt targets only urban areas

Explanation The directive maintains longstanding food safety laws and applies uniformly across all communities and traditions.

Q3 Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Maharashtra FDA's directive as explained by Tukaram Mundhe?

• AMaintaining existing food safety laws
• BRegulating the manner of festival celebrationsCorrect
• CEnsuring food safety during festivals
• DPreventing illness related to food consumption

Explanation The directive does not regulate the celebrations themselves but focuses on food safety.