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Current Affairs 3 September 2026 — Part 2
Practice 3-september-2026 with 15 free MCQ questions covering current-affairs. Detailed explanations in English and Hindi, perfect for UPSC, SSC, and competitive exam preparation.
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3-september-2026 — Answer Key & Explanations (15 Questions)
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Q1.India recently gained 'dialogue partner' status in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a sixth-generation fighter jet programme led by which three countries?
- A.USA, France, Germany
- B.UK, Japan, Italy✓ Correct Answer
- C.Russia, China, India
- D.France, Spain, Sweden
Explanation: GCAP is led by the UK, Japan and Italy; as a dialogue partner, India can join high-level talks on future combat-air capabilities without the financial or operational commitments of a full development partner.
Q2.As per CSE's 'State of India's Environment 2026' report, how many of the nine planetary boundaries have now been breached?
- A.5
- B.6
- C.7✓ Correct Answer
- D.9
Explanation: The report warns that 7 of 9 planetary boundaries have been breached, including ocean acidification, with Himachal Pradesh worst-hit by extreme weather (267 days), followed by Kerala (173) and Madhya Pradesh (162).
Q3.At UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia, which new AI-powered global monitoring tool against drought risk was launched?
- A.Global Drought Watch
- B.Drought Resilience Index✓ Correct Answer
- C.Climate Risk Atlas
- D.Aridity Monitoring System
Explanation: COP17 in Mongolia launched Phase-II of the International Drought Resilience Observatory along with a new AI-powered Drought Resilience Index as global monitoring tools.
Q4.An unseasonal neelakurinji bloom has begun near Munnar in Idukki, Kerala, even though the region's famous 12-year bloom cycle was not due until which year?
- A.2028
- B.2030✓ Correct Answer
- C.2032
- D.2026
Explanation: The neelakurinji bloom at Chokramudi hills caught botanists off guard since the next scheduled 12-year bloom cycle for the region was due only in 2030.
Q5.Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football after captaining Argentina to the title in which FIFA World Cup?
- A.2022 FIFA World Cup
- B.2026 FIFA World Cup✓ Correct Answer
- C.2018 FIFA World Cup
- D.2030 FIFA World Cup
Explanation: Messi retired from international football after captaining Argentina to the 2026 FIFA World Cup title, closing out a career spanning around two decades with the national team.
Q6.Germany won the FIH Hockey World Cup Men's title by beating Spain 1-0, marking their how many-th championship (equalling the record)?
- A.Second
- B.Third
- C.Fourth✓ Correct Answer
- D.Fifth
Explanation: Germany's win over Spain gave them a record-equalling fourth FIH Hockey World Cup Men's title, while Argentina won the Women's title beating the Netherlands in a shoot-out.
Q7.Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, honouring a career that included how many Grand Slam titles?
- A.14
- B.17
- C.20✓ Correct Answer
- D.22
Explanation: Federer was inducted in his first year of eligibility, honouring 20 Grand Slam titles and a record 310 weeks as World No. 1.
Q8.John Ternus succeeded Tim Cook as Apple's CEO effective 1 September 2026. What role did Tim Cook move to?
- A.Board Advisor
- B.Executive Chairman✓ Correct Answer
- C.Chief Technology Officer
- D.Retired, no role
Explanation: Cook moved to the newly created role of Executive Chairman after board approval; Ternus previously led Apple's hardware engineering as senior vice president.
Q9.Which of these was NOT named a 2026 Ramon Magsaysay awardee?
- A.Tommy Koh (Singapore)
- B.Runa Khan (Bangladesh)
- C.Bo Kyi (Myanmar)
- D.Malala Yousafzai (Pakistan)✓ Correct Answer
Explanation: The 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation named Tommy Koh (Singapore), Runa Khan (Bangladesh) and Bo Kyi (Myanmar) as awardees, opening the 68th Award season ahead of the November presentation in Manila.
Q10.The Reserve Bank of India appointed Suman Ray as Executive Director effective 1 September 2026. How many years of central banking experience does Ray bring?
- A.15 years
- B.20 years
- C.25 years
- D.30 years✓ Correct Answer
Explanation: Suman Ray was appointed RBI Executive Director effective 1 September 2026, bringing around 30 years of central banking experience to the role.
Q11.The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment partnered with which organisation to launch an intergenerational-bonding pilot programme in 200 schools?
- A.Ramakrishna Mission✓ Correct Answer
- B.Art of Living Foundation
- C.HelpAge India
- D.NIPCCD
Explanation: The Department and the Ramakrishna Mission launched the nationwide pilot in 200 schools, using play-based activities to strengthen bonds among children, parents and grandparents.
Q12.Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan unveiled 'Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031' to develop ornamental fisheries in which Union Territory?
- A.Puducherry
- B.Lakshadweep✓ Correct Answer
- C.Daman and Diu
- D.Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Explanation: 'Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031' is a strategic action plan for Lakshadweep, providing frameworks for scientific management and regulatory compliance in ornamental fisheries.
Q13.The PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, modelled on the Aspirational Districts Programme, targets how many low-productivity agricultural districts?
- A.50
- B.75
- C.100✓ Correct Answer
- D.150
Explanation: The scheme targets 100 low-productivity agricultural districts with integrated support on inputs, irrigation, credit and market access.
Q14.Bihar and Jharkhand signed an MoU under the 1973 Bansagar Agreement to share water from which river?
- A.Sone river✓ Correct Answer
- B.Kosi river
- C.Gandak river
- D.Damodar river
Explanation: The MoU allocates 5.75 MAF to Bihar and 2 MAF to Jharkhand out of the 7.75 MAF total under the 1973 Bansagar Agreement, resolving the Sone river water-sharing dispute.
Q15.National Shipbuilding and Heavy Industries Park Odisha Ltd received in-principle approval for a ₹24,700 crore shipbuilding cluster in which district?
- A.Paradip
- B.Kendrapara✓ Correct Answer
- C.Balasore
- D.Ganjam
Explanation: The shipbuilding cluster is planned in Kendrapara district, Odisha, spread over roughly 2,000-2,500 acres.
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