Daily Current Affairs 2nd Sep 2026
Daily Current Affairs 2nd Sep 2026
🇮🇳 National Current Affairs
1. India’s GDP Growth Stands at 7.8% in Q1 FY 2026–27
India’s economy recorded 7.8% real GDP growth in the April–June quarter of FY 2026–27, reflecting strong economic activity.
2. Shakti Sharma Becomes First Woman Non-Medical Air Vice Marshal
Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma has become the first woman officer from the non-medical stream of India’s Armed Forces to attain the rank of Air Vice Marshal/equivalent.
3. International Workshop on Tiger Landscapes Held in New Delhi
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated a two-day international workshop on “Tiger Landscapes: Conservation, Bioeconomy and Ecotourism for Livelihood and Income Generation.”
🌏 International Affairs
4. PM Modi Participates in 26th SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.
5. PM Modi Meets Vladimir Putin
On the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek, PM Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin for discussions on bilateral relations and international issues.
💰 Economy & Banking
6. RBI Steps Up Support for Rupee
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has intensified intervention in the foreign-exchange market amid rising crude oil prices and global financial pressures. India’s foreign-exchange reserves were reported at a record $729.3 billion.
7. Indian Stock Market Declines Amid Middle-East Tensions
Indian equity markets fell on September 2 as renewed US-Iran tensions pushed crude oil prices higher. The Nifty 50 fell 0.59%, while the Sensex declined 0.49%.
🐅 Environment
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8. Focus on Tiger Landscape Conservation
The New Delhi workshop highlighted the need to link tiger conservation with local livelihoods, bioeconomy and ecotourism. India currently has 58 tiger reserves and remains home to more than 70% of the world’s wild tiger population.
🏔️ Jammu & Kashmir
9. J&K Weather Expected to Remain Mostly Dry
The Meteorological Centre forecast generally dry weather across Jammu & Kashmir from September 2 to 10, with isolated to scattered spells of rain or thundershowers possible. Authorities cautioned about flash floods and landslides during intense showers.
📝 Current Affairs One-Liners
Q. Who became the first woman non-medical Air Vice Marshal in India?
Ans: Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma
Q. Where was the 26th SCO Summit held?
Ans: Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
Q. What was India’s GDP growth in Q1 FY 2026–27?
Ans: 7.8%
Q. Who inaugurated the International Workshop on Tiger Landscapes?
Ans: Bhupender Yadav
Q. What is India’s current number of tiger reserves?
Ans: 58
Q. What is India’s reported forex reserve level?
Ans: $729.3 billion
Q. Which organisation regulates India’s foreign-exchange market?
Ans: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)