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Read the latest 1 September 2026 Current Affairs covering India GDP growth, SCO Summit, Indus Waters Treaty, INS Nipun, Semicon 2.0, UPI in Uzbekistan, G20, Census 2027, PM SVANidhi and more.

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International Relations

India's GDP Grows 7.8% in Q1 FY 2026–27

Why in News

India’s real GDP grew 7.8% year-on-year in April–June 2026, beating the RBI’s earlier 7% projection. Nominal GDP grew 10.3% and real GVA increased 8.2%; the new national-accounts series uses 2022–23 as its base year.

Highlights

  • Real GDP growth: 7.8%
  • Nominal GDP growth: 10.3%
  • Real GVA growth: 8.2%; base year 2022–23.

Important Facts

  • GDP measures the value of final goods and services produced in an economy.
  • GVA measures value added by producers across economic activities.

Static GK

  • GDP measures the value of final goods and services produced in an economy.
  • GVA measures value added by producers across economic activities.

Exam Importance

India's GDP Grows 7.8% in Q1 FY 2026–27 is important for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State PSC examinations.

Memory Trick

GDP growth = 7.8% | GVA = 8.2% | Base = 2022–23.

Important Terms

India's GDP Grows 7.8% in Q1
International Relations Current Affairs India September 2026
International Relations

26th SCO Summit Begins in Bishkek

Why in News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The summit marks 25 years of the SCO and focuses on sustainable peace, development, security, connectivity and prosperity.

Highlights

  • 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek
  • 25 years of the SCO
  • Focus on peace, development, security and connectivity.

Important Facts

  • The SCO is a Eurasian regional organisation.
  • Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan.

Static GK

  • The SCO is a Eurasian regional organisation.
  • Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan.

Exam Importance

26th SCO Summit Begins in Bishkek is important for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State PSC examinations.

Memory Trick

SCO = Security + Development + Connectivity + Cooperation.

Important Terms

26th SCO Summit Begins in Bishkek
International Relations Current Affairs India September 2026
International Relations

India Rejects Court of Arbitration Ruling on Indus Waters Treaty

Why in News

India rejected the latest Hague-based Court of Arbitration ruling concerning the Indus Waters Treaty, maintaining that the tribunal has no jurisdiction. India says the treaty remains in abeyance from its side, while the tribunal ruled that the treaty continues to remain in force.

Highlights

  • India rejects the arbitration ruling
  • India disputes the tribunal’s jurisdiction
  • Indus Waters Treaty remains central to India–Pakistan water relations.

Important Facts

  • The Indus Waters Treaty was signed in 1960 between India and Pakistan.
  • The treaty concerns the sharing of waters of the Indus river system.

Static GK

  • The Indus Waters Treaty was signed in 1960 between India and Pakistan.
  • The treaty concerns the sharing of waters of the Indus river system.

Exam Importance

India Rejects Court of Arbitration Ruling on Indus Waters Treaty is important for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State PSC examinations.

Memory Trick

Indus Waters Treaty = 1960 India–Pakistan water-sharing framework.

Important Terms

India Rejects Court of Arbitration Ruling
International Relations Current Affairs India September 2026
Defence

INS Nipun Commissioned into Indian Navy

Why in News

The Indian Navy commissioned INS Nipun, the second Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel, at Naval Dockyard Mumbai. Built indigenously by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, it strengthens deep-sea diving, underwater intervention and submarine-rescue capabilities.

Highlights

  • INS Nipun commissioned
  • Second Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel
  • Built indigenously by Hindustan Shipyard Limited.

Important Facts

  • Diving Support Vessels support underwater operations and deep-sea diving.
  • Indigenous construction strengthens naval self-reliance.

Static GK

  • Diving Support Vessels support underwater operations and deep-sea diving.
  • Indigenous construction strengthens naval self-reliance.

Exam Importance

INS Nipun Commissioned into Indian Navy is important for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State PSC examinations.

Memory Trick

INS Nipun = Diving Support + Underwater Intervention + Submarine Rescue.

Important Terms

INS Nipun Commissioned into Indian Navy
Defence Current Affairs India September 2026
Science & Technology

Semicon 2.0 Enters Implementation Phase

Why in News

The government has notified all six pillars of Semicon 2.0, India’s expanded semiconductor programme. The pillars cover chip design, machines and materials, fabrication, ATMP/OSAT, R&D and talent development, with a total outlay of ₹1.275 lakh crore.

Highlights

  • Six pillars notified
  • ₹1.275 lakh crore total outlay
  • Covers design, equipment/materials, fabrication, ATMP/OSAT, R&D and talent.

Important Facts

  • ATMP/OSAT refers to semiconductor assembly, testing, marking and packaging activities.
  • Semiconductor capability is strategically important for electronics and technology supply chains.

Static GK

  • ATMP/OSAT refers to semiconductor assembly, testing, marking and packaging activities.
  • Semiconductor capability is strategically important for electronics and technology supply chains.

Exam Importance

Semicon 2.0 Enters Implementation Phase is important for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State PSC examinations.

Memory Trick

Semicon 2.0 = 6 Pillars + ₹1.275 Lakh Crore.

Important Terms

Semicon 2.0 Enters Implementation Phase
Science & Technology Current Affairs India September 2026
Science & Technology

India Targets 1 Lakh More Semiconductor Engineers

Why in News

Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said India aims to develop another 1 lakh semiconductor engineers under the next phase of its semiconductor programme. India has already developed around 85,000 semiconductor engineers.

Highlights

  • Target: another 1 lakh semiconductor engineers
  • Around 85,000 already developed
  • Focus on semiconductor talent development.

Important Facts

  • Semiconductor talent is required for chip design, fabrication, packaging and related technologies.
  • Skill development is a major pillar of Semicon 2.0.

Static GK

  • Semiconductor talent is required for chip design, fabrication, packaging and related technologies.
  • Skill development is a major pillar of Semicon 2.0.

Exam Importance

India Targets 1 Lakh More Semiconductor Engineers is important for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State PSC examinations.

Memory Trick

Semiconductor Talent = 85,000 developed + 1 lakh more targeted.

Important Terms

India Targets 1 Lakh More Semiconductor
Science & Technology Current Affairs India September 2026
Technology

UPI Payments Expanded Across Uzbekistan

Why in News

NPCI International and Uzbekistan’s National Interbank Processing Centre partnered to enable UPI payments through Uzbekistan’s UZQR system. Indian tourists, business travellers and students can use UPI apps to make merchant payments by scanning Uzbekistan’s national QR code.

Highlights

  • UPI linked with Uzbekistan’s UZQR system
  • Indian visitors can make merchant payments using UPI apps
  • Partnership involves NPCI International and Uzbekistan’s processing centre.

Important Facts

  • UPI is India’s real-time digital payments interface.
  • QR-code interoperability can facilitate cross-border retail payments.

Static GK

  • UPI is India’s real-time digital payments interface.
  • QR-code interoperability can facilitate cross-border retail payments.

Exam Importance

UPI Payments Expanded Across Uzbekistan is important for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State PSC examinations.

Memory Trick

UPI + UZQR = Cross-Border Merchant Payments.

Important Terms

UPI Payments Expanded Across Uzbekistan
Technology Current Affairs India September 2026
International Relations

India–Brazil Set $30 Billion Trade Target by 2030

Why in News

India and Brazil reaffirmed their goal of increasing bilateral trade to US$30 billion by 2030. The 8th India–Brazil Trade Monitoring Mechanism meeting discussed market access, trade barriers, pharmaceuticals, investment and emerging cooperation areas.

Highlights

  • Trade target: US$30 billion by 2030
  • 8th Trade Monitoring Mechanism meeting
  • Market access, pharmaceuticals and investment discussed.

Important Facts

  • Brazil is India’s important economic partner in Latin America.
  • Trade-monitoring mechanisms help address barriers and expand market access.

Static GK

  • Brazil is India’s important economic partner in Latin America.
  • Trade-monitoring mechanisms help address barriers and expand market access.

Exam Importance

India–Brazil Set $30 Billion Trade Target by 2030 is important for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State PSC examinations.

Memory Trick

India–Brazil = $30 Billion Trade Target by 2030.

Important Terms

India–Brazil Set $30 Billion Trade Target
International Relations Current Affairs India September 2026
Polity

Bihar–Jharkhand Sign Sone River Water-Sharing Pact

Why in News

Bihar and Jharkhand signed an MoU to share Sone River waters, resolving a long-running inter-state water dispute. The agreement is expected to improve irrigation and drinking-water availability and is being presented as an example of cooperative federalism.

Highlights

  • Bihar and Jharkhand signed a Sone River water-sharing MoU
  • Aims to improve irrigation and drinking-water availability
  • Example of cooperative federalism.

Important Facts

  • Inter-state river disputes involve competing water requirements of states.
  • Cooperative federalism emphasises collaboration between Union and state governments and among states.

Static GK

  • Inter-state river disputes involve competing water requirements of states.
  • Cooperative federalism emphasises collaboration between Union and state governments and among states.

Exam Importance

Bihar–Jharkhand Sign Sone River Water-Sharing Pact is important for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State PSC examinations.

Memory Trick

Sone River Pact = Water Sharing + Irrigation + Cooperative Federalism.

Important Terms

Bihar–Jharkhand Sign Sone River Water-Sharing Pact
Polity Current Affairs India September 2026
Polity

Delhi Draft Electoral Roll Removes 47.56 Lakh Names

Why in News

The Election Commission’s draft electoral roll following the Special Intensive Revision removed about 47.56 lakh names from Delhi’s earlier electorate. Exclusions include people reported as shifted/unavailable, deceased or duplicate entries; eligible people can seek inclusion during the claims period.

Highlights

  • About 47.56 lakh names removed from the draft roll
  • SIR conducted by the Election Commission
  • Claims period allows eligible voters to seek inclusion.

Important Facts

  • The Election Commission of India supervises electoral rolls and elections.
  • Electoral-roll revision is intended to maintain accurate voter lists.

Static GK

  • The Election Commission of India supervises electoral rolls and elections.
  • Electoral-roll revision is intended to maintain accurate voter lists.

Exam Importance

Delhi Draft Electoral Roll Removes 47.56 Lakh Names is important for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State PSC examinations.

Memory Trick

SIR = Electoral Roll Verification + Claims and Inclusion.

Important Terms

Delhi Draft Electoral Roll Removes 47.56
Polity Current Affairs India September 2026
Society

India’s TFR Falls to 2.0

Why in News

India’s Total Fertility Rate has fallen to around 2.0, below the replacement-level benchmark of 2.1. The decline has implications for India’s future demographic structure, with states such as Kerala ageing faster while younger states such as Uttar Pradesh retain younger populations.

Highlights

  • India TFR: about 2.0
  • Replacement-level benchmark: 2.1
  • Different states show different demographic profiles.

Important Facts

  • TFR is the average number of children a woman would have over her reproductive lifetime under a given period’s fertility rates.
  • A replacement-level TFR is approximately 2.1 in many demographic contexts.

Static GK

  • TFR is the average number of children a woman would have over her reproductive lifetime under a given period’s fertility rates.
  • A replacement-level TFR is approximately 2.1 in many demographic contexts.

Exam Importance

India’s TFR Falls to 2.0 is important for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State PSC examinations.

Memory Trick

TFR 2.0 < Replacement Level 2.1.

Important Terms

India’s TFR Falls to 2.0
Society Current Affairs India September 2026
Economy

G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting

Why in News

India is participating in the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Asheville, United States, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman leading India’s delegation. Discussions cover global growth, financial stability and international taxation.

Highlights

  • India participating in G20 FMCBG meeting
  • Nirmala Sitharaman leads India’s delegation
  • Global growth, financial stability and taxation discussed.

Important Facts

  • FMCBG brings together finance ministers and central bank governors of G20 members.
  • The G20 is a major forum for international economic cooperation.

Static GK

  • FMCBG brings together finance ministers and central bank governors of G20 members.
  • The G20 is a major forum for international economic cooperation.

Exam Importance

G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting is important for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State PSC examinations.

Memory Trick

G20 FMCBG = Finance Ministers + Central Bank Governors.

Important Terms

G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank
Economy Current Affairs India September 2026
Governance

Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 Begins

Why in News

The Department of Fertilizers began Swachhata Pakhwada 2026, running from 1–15 September. The campaign gives attention to physical cleanliness as well as digital cleanliness, e-office systems and record management.

Highlights

  • Campaign runs 1–15 September
  • Department of Fertilizers is conducting it
  • Includes digital cleanliness and record management.

Important Facts

  • Swachhata Pakhwada promotes cleanliness and sanitation-related activities across government organisations.
  • Digital record management supports efficient administration.

Static GK

  • Swachhata Pakhwada promotes cleanliness and sanitation-related activities across government organisations.
  • Digital record management supports efficient administration.

Exam Importance

Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 Begins is important for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State PSC examinations.

Memory Trick

Swachhata Pakhwada = 1–15 September + Physical & Digital Cleanliness.

Important Terms

Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 Begins
Governance Current Affairs India September 2026
Environment

Fourth Indo-German Environment Forum in New Delhi

Why in News

The 4th Indo-German Environment Forum is being held in New Delhi on 1 September. It provides a platform for India and Germany to discuss environmental cooperation, climate action, sustainability and green technologies.

Highlights

  • 4th Indo-German Environment Forum
  • Held in New Delhi on 1 September
  • Focus on climate action, sustainability and green technologies.

Important Facts

  • India and Germany cooperate on environmental and climate-related issues.
  • Green technologies support lower-carbon development.

Static GK

  • India and Germany cooperate on environmental and climate-related issues.
  • Green technologies support lower-carbon development.

Exam Importance

Fourth Indo-German Environment Forum in New Delhi is important for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State PSC examinations.

Memory Trick

Indo-German Environment Forum = Climate + Sustainability + Green Technology.

Important Terms

Fourth Indo-German Environment Forum in New
Environment Current Affairs India September 2026
Polity

First Phase of Census 2027 Successfully Completed in Tamil Nadu

Why in News

The first phase of Census of India 2027 has been successfully completed in Tamil Nadu. The Census will provide updated demographic data for population, housing and socio-economic planning.

Highlights

  • First phase completed in Tamil Nadu
  • Census 2027 provides updated demographic information
  • Data supports population, housing and socio-economic planning.

Important Facts

  • A census provides systematic demographic and housing information.
  • Population data is important for planning and public policy.

Static GK

  • A census provides systematic demographic and housing information.
  • Population data is important for planning and public policy.

Exam Importance

First Phase of Census 2027 Successfully Completed in Tamil Nadu is important for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State PSC examinations.

Memory Trick

Census = Population + Housing + Socio-Economic Planning.

Important Terms

First Phase of Census 2027 Successfully
Polity Current Affairs India September 2026
Government Schemes

PM SVANidhi Completes One Year After Restructuring

Why in News

The restructured PM SVANidhi scheme has completed one year, with the government highlighting expanded credit access, digital payments and livelihood opportunities for street vendors. The scheme also supports the formal financial inclusion of urban informal workers.

Highlights

  • Restructured PM SVANidhi completes one year
  • Focus on credit access and digital payments
  • Supports urban street vendors and financial inclusion.

Important Facts

  • PM SVANidhi stands for PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi.
  • The scheme provides working-capital support to eligible street vendors.

Static GK

  • PM SVANidhi stands for PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi.
  • The scheme provides working-capital support to eligible street vendors.

Exam Importance

PM SVANidhi Completes One Year After Restructuring is important for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State PSC examinations.

Memory Trick

PM SVANidhi = Street Vendors + Credit + Digital Payments.

Important Terms

PM SVANidhi Completes One Year After
Government Schemes Current Affairs India September 2026
Railways

New Railway Broad-Gauge Upgrade: Nepalganj Road–Bahraich

Why in News

Work related to upgrading the Nepalganj Road–Bahraich railway connection is in focus as India strengthens rail connectivity with Nepal. Better cross-border railway infrastructure is expected to support trade, passenger movement and regional connectivity.

Highlights

  • Nepalganj Road–Bahraich rail connection upgrade
  • Strengthens India–Nepal rail connectivity
  • Supports trade and passenger movement.

Important Facts

  • Cross-border rail links can improve regional logistics and mobility.
  • India and Nepal share extensive economic and people-to-people ties.

Static GK

  • Cross-border rail links can improve regional logistics and mobility.
  • India and Nepal share extensive economic and people-to-people ties.

Exam Importance

New Railway Broad-Gauge Upgrade: Nepalganj Road–Bahraich is important for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State PSC examinations.

Memory Trick

Nepalganj Road–Bahraich = Cross-Border Rail Connectivity.

Important Terms

New Railway Broad-Gauge Upgrade: Nepalganj Road–Bahraich
Railways Current Affairs India September 2026
Science & Technology

New Research on COâ‚‚ Conversion Materials

Why in News

Indian researchers have identified new candidate materials using machine-learning-based screening for potentially more efficient CO₂ conversion. The work is relevant to clean technology and India’s broader efforts toward carbon management and low-carbon industrial solutions.

Highlights

  • Machine learning used to screen COâ‚‚ conversion materials
  • New candidate materials identified
  • Relevant to carbon management and clean technology.

Important Facts

  • COâ‚‚ conversion research seeks ways to transform carbon dioxide into useful chemicals or fuels.
  • Machine learning can accelerate screening of candidate materials.

Static GK

  • COâ‚‚ conversion research seeks ways to transform carbon dioxide into useful chemicals or fuels.
  • Machine learning can accelerate screening of candidate materials.

Exam Importance

New Research on COâ‚‚ Conversion Materials is important for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State PSC examinations.

Memory Trick

ML Screening + COâ‚‚ Conversion = Clean-Tech Materials Research.

Important Terms

New Research on COâ‚‚ Conversion Materials
Science & Technology Current Affairs India September 2026

Quick Revision

Revise all important points in a few minutes.

India's GDP Grows 7.8% in Q1 FY 2026–27
26th SCO Summit Begins in Bishkek
India Rejects Court of Arbitration Ruling on Indus Waters Treaty
INS Nipun Commissioned into Indian Navy
Semicon 2.0 Enters Implementation Phase
India Targets 1 Lakh More Semiconductor Engineers
UPI Payments Expanded Across Uzbekistan
India–Brazil Set $30 Billion Trade Target by 2030
Bihar–Jharkhand Sign Sone River Water-Sharing Pact
Delhi Draft Electoral Roll Removes 47.56 Lakh Names
India’s TFR Falls to 2.0
G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting
Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 Begins
Fourth Indo-German Environment Forum in New Delhi
First Phase of Census 2027 Successfully Completed in Tamil Nadu
PM SVANidhi Completes One Year After Restructuring
New Railway Broad-Gauge Upgrade: Nepalganj Road–Bahraich
New Research on COâ‚‚ Conversion Materials

Practice Quiz

Test your knowledge with 10 multiple choice questions.

Question 1

1. India’s real GDP growth in Q1 FY 2026–27 was:

Question 2

2. The 26th SCO Summit is being held in:

Question 3

3. India rejected the Court of Arbitration ruling concerning which treaty?

Question 4

4. INS Nipun is what type of naval vessel?

Question 5

5. What is the total outlay of Semicon 2.0 mentioned in the data?

Question 6

6. UPI payments in Uzbekistan are enabled through which national QR system?

Question 7

7. India and Brazil have set what bilateral trade target for 2030?

Question 8

8. Which river is covered by the Bihar–Jharkhand water-sharing pact?

Question 9

9. India’s TFR has fallen to around:

Question 10

10. Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 runs from:

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