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Current Affairs 8 September 2026
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC (8 September 2026)
1. Which institution conducted a ₹7 lakh crore reverse repo auction recently?
[A] SEBI
[B] SBI
[C] RBI
[D] NABARD
Answer: C
2. Which rules were recently notified to establish Indian Standard Time as the official time reference?
[A] National Time Rules, 2026
[B] Indian Time Regulation Rules, 2026
[C] Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026
[D] Standard Time Rules, 2026
Answer: C
3. Which country is scheduled to host the 18th BRICS Summit in 2026?
[A] Brazil
[B] China
[C] Russia
[D] India
Answer: D
4. Which organisation released the report titled “Limiting Overshoot”?
[A] WHO
[B] UNESCO
[C] UNEP
[D] FAO
Answer: C
5. Which map projection has recently gained attention for providing a more accurate representation of the relative sizes of continents?
[A] Mercator Projection
[B] Robinson Projection
[C] Gall-Peters Projection
[D] Equal Earth Projection
Answer: D
8 September 2026 One-liner Current Affairs
1. India’s recent cooperation with Belgium includes which of the following sectors? – Defence, semiconductors, critical minerals and green hydrogen
2. EOS-05, recently in the news, is associated with which organisation? – ISRO
3. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is associated with which organisation? – NASA
4. Which organisation is primarily responsible for the development of India’s indigenous missiles and strategic weapon systems? – DRDO
5. The BrahMos missile is jointly developed by India and which country? – Russia
Important Current Affairs 8 September 2026
- India–China talks: India and China held their first-ever Corps Commander-level talks in Arunachal Pradesh, expanding military dialogue beyond Ladakh.
- Western Zonal Council: Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 28th Western Zonal Council meeting in Panaji, Goa, focusing on cooperative federalism and inter-state issues.
- Delhi building collapse: A five-storey student PG building in Satya Niketan, Delhi, collapsed, killing six people, prompting an investigation into alleged construction violations.
- Mumbai climate risk: The BMC launched a coastline safety audit after a study highlighted significant submergence risks for Mumbai by 2050.
- India–US trade: US Ambassador Sergio Gor said India and the US are very close to finalising a trade deal, with a possible Modi–Trump meeting on the G20 sidelines.
- RBI & rupee: The RBI reportedly sold at least $8 billion in foreign exchange last week to support the rupee amid market volatility.
Conclusion
Current events play a crucial role in preparing for the NDA, CDS, AFCAT, and UPSC exams. Important topics to focus on include international relations, defence advancements, economic growth, space exploration, and environmental issues. Being well-informed about these subjects can significantly boost your performance in competitive exams. Additionally, students can download the Target Defence Academy Mobile App to access the September 2026 Current Affairs, ensuring they stay up to date and ready for upcoming challenges.
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