Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2nd September, 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 2 September 2026

Q1 What is the official theme of the 26th SCO Summit held in Bishkek in 2026?

Building a Secure, Connected and Sustainable Future
25 Years of the SCO: Together Towards Sustainable Peace, Development and Prosperity
Towards a Peaceful, Prosperous and Inclusive Regional Order
Strengthening Multilateralism for Global Security and Growth
Regional Cooperation: Empowering Nations through Innovation and Trade

Answer: b

Solution:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
The summit was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, from 31 August to 1 September 2026.
2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the SCO.
The leaders reviewed the organisation’s progress and discussed ways to strengthen the SCO’s role in promoting peace, security, stability and prosperity in the region.
The 2026 SCO Summit was hosted by Kyrgyzstan during its 2025–26 rotating chairmanship.
The summit brought together leaders of the SCO’s 10 member countries.
Key areas discussed included regional security, counter-terrorism, trade, connectivity, energy, digital cooperation and sustainable development.

SCO Summit 2026 Theme

Theme: “25 Years of the SCO: Together Towards Sustainable Peace, Development and Prosperity.”
The theme reflects the SCO’s 25-year journey and its focus on regional stability, economic development, connectivity, environmental cooperation and practical multilateral engagement.

About Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)

The SCO is a regional organisation focused on security, economic cooperation, connectivity and regional stability.
It has 10 member states, representing more than 3.4 billion people.
The SCO originated as the Shanghai Five in 1996.
The original Shanghai Five consisted of China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation was formally established on 15 June 2001 in Shanghai, China.
Uzbekistan joined the founding framework when the SCO was established.
India and Pakistan became full members in 2017.
Iran joined the organisation in 2023.
Belarus became the 10th member in 2024

Q2. In which year was Akashvani’s popular infotainment radio service ‘FM Gold’ (originally introduced as AIR FM-II) officially launched?

a) 1998
b) 2000
c) 2001
d) 2003
e) 2005

Answer: c

Solution:

Akashvani’s FM Gold celebrated its 25th anniversary on 1 September 2026.
FM Gold was launched on 1 September 2001, marking 25 years of service.
It was originally known as AIR FM-II.
The service was introduced as an infotainment channel, combining news, current affairs and entertainment.
Over the years, FM Gold has evolved into one of Akashvani’s prominent radio services.
It provides listeners with a mix of information, analysis and entertainment.

Q3. Indian table tennis paddler Ankur Bhattacharjee recently clinched his maiden WTT men’s singles title along with the men’s doubles gold at the WTT Feeder Olomouc 2026 tournament. In which of the following countries was this international table tennis event organized?

(a) Hungary

(b) Slovenia

(d) Poland

(e) Slovakia

Answer: c

Solution:

Indian table tennis player Ankur Bhattacharjee won his maiden WTT men’s singles title at the WTT Feeder Olomouc tournament in Czechia.
He defeated third-seeded Deni Kozul of Slovenia by 3–1 in the men’s singles final.
Ankur also won the men’s doubles title with fellow Indian Akash Pal.
In the men’s doubles final, Ankur Bhattacharjee and Akash Pal defeated Csaba Andras Szantosi of Hungary and Alan Kulczycki Zalewski of Poland by 3–1.
The victory completed a memorable campaign for Ankur, as he secured gold in both singles and doubles.

Q4. The Republic of Türkiye officially signed the Artemis Accords at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. With this signing, Türkiye became which numbered country to join this global space framework?

(a) 50th

(b) 61st

(d) 71st

(e) 81st

Answer: d

Solution:

The Republic of Türkiye signed the Artemis Accords on 31 August 2026.
With this signing, Türkiye became the 71st country to sign the Artemis Accords.
The signing ceremony took place at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Türkiye’s accession places it within a U.S.-led framework for peaceful and cooperative space exploration.

About Artemis Accords

The Artemis Accords were launched in 2020.
They consist of a set of non-binding principles for civil space activities.
The framework promotes peaceful, transparent and cooperative exploration of space.
Key areas covered by the Accords include transparency, interoperability, emergency assistance to astronauts and registration of space objects.
The Accords also emphasise the protection of historic sites in outer space, including lunar heritage locations.

Q5. Who among the following became the youngest batter in Duleep Trophy history to score a half-century, breaking a 57-year-old record in August 2026?

(a) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

(b) Laxman Singh

(d) Musheer Khan

(e) Angkrish Raghuvanshi

Answer: a

Solution:

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old batter from East Zone, became the youngest player to score a half-century in Duleep Trophy history on 31 August 2026.
He achieved the milestone during the semi-final against Central Zone at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
Sooryavanshi scored his half-century in just 42 balls.
He was eventually dismissed for 92 runs off 81 balls, including 7 fours and 7 sixes.
He missed out on a century by just 8 runs.
At the time of reaching the milestone, Sooryavanshi was 15 years and 157 days old.
He broke a 57-year-old record previously held by Laxman Singh, who scored a Duleep Trophy half-century in January 1969 at the age of 16 years and 23 days.

About Duleep Trophy

The Duleep Trophy is a BCCI domestic first-class cricket tournament.
It has traditionally featured zonal teams such as East Zone, Central Zone, North Zone, South Zone, West Zone and North East Zone.

Q6. The GOBARdhan Central Sector Scheme officially came into effect on 1 September 2026 to scale up Compressed Biogas (CBG) production. What is the total approved financial outlay for this scheme?

(a) ₹15,000 crore

(b) ₹20,500 crore

(d) ₹25,000 crore

(e) ₹30,000 crore

Answer: c

Solution:

The GOBARdhan Central Sector Scheme came into effect on 1 September 2026.
The scheme has a total financial outlay of ₹23,731 crore.
It will be implemented up to 2035–36.
The scheme aims to scale up the production and use of Compressed Biogas (CBG) in India.
It seeks to increase domestic CBG production nearly tenfold.
The scheme aims to mobilise large-scale private investment in the CBG sector.
It will promote the development of a vibrant circular bioeconomy across the country.
The scheme seeks to establish Compressed Biogas as a major pillar of India’s future energy mix.

Q7. Who among the following has been appointed as the 47th Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) to oversee comprehensive medical support for the Defence Forces?

(a) Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja

(b) Air Marshal Sadhna Saxena Nair

(d) Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Sharma

(e) Vice Admiral Arti Sarin

Answer: a

Solution:

Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja assumed the appointment of the 47th Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) on September 01, 2026. As the DGAFMS, Air Marshal Thareja will oversee the provision of comprehensive medical support to the Defence Forces.

Q8. Surgeon Vice Admiral Manish Honwad, VSM officially assumed the appointment of Director and Commandant of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) on September 01, 2026. In which city is this premier medical institution located?

(a) New Delhi

(b) Bengaluru

(d) Mumbai

(e) Kochi

Answer: c

Solution:

Surgeon Vice Admiral Manish Honwad, VSM assumed the appointment of Director and Commandant of the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune on 1 September, 2026.

Q9. What is the official theme for Adoption Awareness 2026 launched by the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) to promote child-centric legal adoptions across India?

(a) Safe Adoption, Bright Future: Support Legal Rights

(b) Legal Adoption. Safe Childhood. Secure Future. Say No to Illegal Adoption!

(d) Say Yes to Safe Childhood and Equal Rights

(e) Empowering Families: Legal Adoption for Every Child

Answer: b

Solution:

The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, has launched the theme for Adoption Awareness 2026.
The initiative aims to promote legal, safe, transparent and child-centric adoption across India.
Theme: “Legal Adoption. Safe Childhood. Secure Future. Say No to Illegal Adoption!”
Several outreach activities will be conducted throughout the year to create awareness among citizens and key stakeholders.
State/UT-level Adoption Awareness Workshops will be organised from September 2026 onwards.
The initiative moves beyond the earlier approach of restricting adoption awareness activities primarily to the month of November.
The workshops will help stakeholders understand the statutory adoption process and strengthen inter-departmental coordination.
The workshops will also focus on identifying and addressing illegal adoption practices.
The initiative reinforces the principle of the best interest of the child.

Q10. As the newly appointed Executive Director of the Reserve Bank of India, Suman Ray will look after the Premises Department along with which of the following vital departments/entities?

(a) Foreign Exchange Department

(b) Financial Markets Regulation Department

(d) Financial Stability Unit

(e) Department of Government and Bank Accounts

Answer: c

Solution:

Suman Ray will assume charge as Executive Director (ED) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from 1 September 2026.
Prior to this appointment, Ray served as the Regional Director for Maharashtra at the RBI.
He has more than three decades of experience in the Reserve Bank of India.
As Executive Director, he will oversee the Department of Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC).