Current Affairs 6 September 2026
30 stories for 6 September 2026: Bihar's new rule on CBI consent, earlier Census dates for four poll-bound States, BRICS work on payment links, the BRICS Chief Justices' Forum, MSME credit guarantees, a record Ganga flood level at Patna and a title for India's top badminton pair.
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| Topic | What to remember | Source, date |
|---|---|---|
| DSPE Act, Section 6 | State consent needed for CBI to act in a State | Bihar memo, 3 Sept |
| Census 2027 reference date (UP, Punjab, Goa, Uttarakhand) | 00:00 hrs, 5 January 2027 | RGI, 5 Sept |
| Census 2027 reference date (most of India) | 1 March 2027 | RGI |
| ECLGS 5.0 | ₹2,50,024 crore guaranteed by 20 Aug; open till 31 Mar 2027 | PIB |
| Coal India supply, Apr–Aug | 322.90 MT, up 6.70% | Ministry of Coal |
| NSE share of cash turnover | About 93% | Reports |
| BRICS Chief Justices' Forum | 4–6 Sept, New Delhi; 19 jurisdictions | Supreme Court |
| BRICS Clear | Settlement system agreed for study at Kazan, 2024 | BRICS |
| Eastern sector Corps Commander talks | Wacha–Damai, Anjaw, Arunachal Pradesh | 6 Sept |
| Ganga at Gandhi Ghat, Patna | 50.57 m, above 2016 record of 50.52 m | 6 Sept |
| Biodiversity Management Committees | Over 2.76 lakh | NBA, 6 Sept |
| China Masters men's doubles | Satwik–Chirag; 10th World Tour title | 6 Sept |
| Italian Grand Prix | Andrea Kimi Antonelli, from 19th on grid | 6 Sept |
Economy
1 storyCoal India supplies 322.90 million tonnes in April–August
Coal India Limited supplied 322.90 million tonnes of coal in April–August 2026, up 6.70% from a year earlier, according to the Ministry of Coal. August supplies were 60.60 million tonnes, of which 48.46 million tonnes went to the power sector. Daily production rose to about 1.7 million tonnes on 4 September as the effect of the monsoon eased. The company holds a pithead stock of about 76 million tonnes. Coal supply to power plants depends mainly on rail transport, with road transport used as a supplement.
Banking & Markets
3 storiesECLGS 5.0 guarantees reach ₹2.50 lakh crore
Under the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 5.0, approved on 5 May 2026, 6,73,979 guarantees worth ₹2,50,024 crore had been issued by 20 August 2026. The scheme aims at ₹2.55 lakh crore of guaranteed credit for MSMEs, other businesses and scheduled passenger airlines affected by external disruptions. It provides a 100% guarantee for MSMEs and 90% for non-MSMEs and airlines. Loans to businesses carry a five-year tenure with a one-year moratorium, while airline loans have seven years with a two-year moratorium. The scheme is run through the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company and is open until 31 March 2027.
More retail investors use GIFT City for overseas investment
The number of retail investors in international investment schemes at GIFT City rose to 8,467 in April–June 2026 from 3,483 in the previous quarter, and they now account for more than half of all investors in these schemes. Investors in Alternative Investment Funds at the centre rose 26% over the quarter to 7,683. GIFT City in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, hosts India's International Financial Services Centre. It is regulated by the International Financial Services Centres Authority, set up in April 2020 under the IFSCA Act, 2019. Under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme, residents can remit up to $2,50,000 a financial year for permitted purposes.
NSE prepares a ₹30,000 crore IPO through a listing on BSE
The National Stock Exchange is preparing an initial public offering of about ₹30,000 crore, which would be India's largest. SEBI rules do not allow a stock exchange to list on its own platform because of the conflict of interest involved. NSE is therefore considering a primary listing on BSE followed by permission for its shares to be traded on NSE under the 'permitted to trade' route. BSE's management has objected to this approach, and SEBI had turned down a similar proposal from BSE in 2017. NSE accounts for about 93% of India's cash market turnover.
Polity & Governance
5 storiesBihar requires prior State consent for CBI probes into its employees
The Bihar government issued a fresh notification under Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946, through a Home Department memorandum dated 3 September 2026. It continues the CBI's general consent to investigate offences involving Central government employees, staff of Central public sector undertakings and private persons in the State. However, for cases involving Bihar government servants or employees of State-controlled or State-aided bodies, the CBI must now seek the State's prior consent case by case. Section 6 requires a State's consent before the CBI can exercise its powers in that State. In 2010 a Constitution Bench held that the Supreme Court and High Courts may order a CBI probe without State consent in exceptional cases.
Census 2027 enumeration advanced in four poll-bound States
The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India notified on 5 September 2026 that population enumeration for Census 2027 will be held early in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Goa and the non-snow-bound parts of Uttarakhand. Self-enumeration will be open from 16 to 30 November 2026, house-to-house enumeration will run from 1 December 2026 to 4 January 2027, and the reference date will be 00:00 hours on 5 January 2027. Assembly elections are due in these States in early 2027. For most of India the reference date remains 1 March 2027, and for Ladakh and snow-bound areas it is 1 October 2026. House-listing in Manipur has been formally deferred until further notice.
Centre explains its position on totalisers for EVM counting
In the Supreme Court case on totalisers, the Centre set out its reasons for not favouring the devices, which would combine votes from about 14 polling booths before counting. A totaliser would prevent booth-wise results from being known, which supporters say protects voters from being identified by area. The Centre argued that booth-level results help candidates understand where they need to work and that intimidation on this basis is not widespread, and it also raised data security concerns. The Election Commission first proposed totalisers in 2008. The matter arises from a public interest petition filed in 2014.
BRICS Chief Justices' Forum held at the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India hosted the BRICS Chief Justices' Forum from 4 to 6 September 2026 in New Delhi, chaired by Hon'ble Chief Justice of India Shri Justice Surya Kant. Judicial leaders from 19 jurisdictions, including BRICS members and partner countries, took part. Sessions covered mediation in commercial disputes, cross-border enforcement of arbitral awards, artificial intelligence in courts and the role of judges in environmental governance. India holds the BRICS chair in 2026.
ISRO employee associations seek clarity on the role of industry
Nine employee associations of ISRO wrote to the ISRO Chairman, Dr. V. Narayanan, on 4 September 2026 seeking clarity on plans to involve industry in space activities. The letter followed a public statement by the IN-SPACe Chairman that launch vehicle manufacturing would in time move to the private sector or a public sector undertaking. The associations asked about the future of ISRO's work on PSLV, LVM3 and SSLV, the transfer of satellite manufacturing, private access to the Kulasekarapattinam launch complex and the transfer of 120 technologies to industry. IN-SPACe, set up in 2020 and based in Ahmedabad, authorises and supervises space activities of non-government entities. The national targets include 50 launches a year by 2030 and a $44 billion space economy by 2033.
International Relations
4 storiesIndia and China hold their first Corps Commander talks in the eastern sector
India and China held their first Corps Commander-level talks in the eastern sector on 6 September 2026 at the Wacha–Damai border personnel meeting point in the Kibithu area of Anjaw district, Arunachal Pradesh. The Indian side was led by Lieutenant General Girish Kalia, General Officer Commanding of III Corps. Earlier rounds at this level had been held at Chushul–Moldo in eastern Ladakh. No joint statement was issued after the talks. The meeting followed an agreement to set up new hotlines and meeting points between the two militaries.
BRICS considers links between payment systems and digital currencies
Faster and cheaper cross-border payments are among the finance priorities of India's BRICS chairship, ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on 12 and 13 September 2026. The RBI has suggested that proposals to link members' central bank digital currencies be placed on the agenda. RBI Governor Shri Sanjay Malhotra said there is considerable scope to reduce the cost of cross-border payments. The 2024 Kazan Declaration agreed to study a BRICS cross-border settlement and depository system called BRICS Clear. A CBDC is the digital form of a country's official currency, issued by its central bank.
Hon'ble External Affairs Minister visits memorials to Indian rulers in Warsaw
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar visited memorials in Warsaw that honour Indian rulers who sheltered Polish refugees during the Second World War. Maharaja Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji Jadeja of Nawanagar, now Jamnagar in Gujarat, gave about 1,000 Polish children shelter, food, education and medical care at Balachadi. He is remembered in Poland as the 'Good Maharaja'. The Valivade camp near Kolhapur in Maharashtra housed around 5,000 Polish refugees. Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had visited these memorials in August 2024.
BAPS Swaminarayan temple near Paris consecrated
The BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir at Bussy-Saint-Georges, near Paris, was consecrated by Mahant Swami Maharaj on 6 September 2026. It is France's first traditionally built stone Hindu temple and the largest of its kind in mainland Europe. Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the gathering through a video message and spoke of the temple's role in India–France cultural ties. Traditional stone temples of this kind are built without structural steel, using carved stone.
World
1 storyUS strikes three Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman
The US military struck three Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, east of the Strait of Hormuz, destroying one empty tanker and disabling two others. The US said the action followed attempted Iranian attacks on an American aircraft carrier and a destroyer, and described the tankers as part of a network funding Iran's Revolutionary Guard. US Central Command said it was prepared to take further action against Iran's oil fleet. The incidents are part of the conflict between the two countries that began about six months ago. Disruption in the region affects international energy markets, including India's oil imports.
Schemes & Missions
3 storiesBharat Health Global Expo 2026 opens at Bharat Mandapam
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal inaugurated the Bharat Health Global Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 6 September 2026. It is organised by the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India with the Department of Commerce and includes the 12th edition of iPHEX from 7 to 9 September. The event targets export business of about $1.4 billion. The Minister encouraged the pharmaceutical sector to move from generics to biosimilars and new molecules. India is a leading global supplier of generic medicines and vaccines.
NHAI announces Green Highways Excellence Awards 2026
The National Highways Authority of India announced its Green Highways Excellence Awards 2026 for plantation and landscaping along national highways. The winners were chosen from 86 nominations, of which 15 were shortlisted, in three categories. The Chilakaluripet Bypass on NH-16 won the avenue plantation category and the Hyderabad–Yadgiri stretch of NH-163 won the median plantation category. The Jamtha clover leaf in Nagpur won the land parcel plantation category. The awards are linked to the Green Highways Policy of 2015.
Vice-President addresses SSUHS convocation in Guwahati
Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the convocation of Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences, Guwahati, on 6 September 2026. He urged graduating healthcare professionals to uphold compassion, ethics and scientific excellence. He asked them to dedicate their skills to the service of humanity. He presented the Dr. John Berry White Award for 2023, 2024 and 2025. The university is named after Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva.
Environment
5 storiesGanga crosses its highest recorded flood level at Patna
The Ganga crossed its previous highest flood level at Gandhi Ghat in Patna on the morning of 6 September 2026, reaching 50.57 metres against the earlier record of 50.52 metres set in August 2016. More than 22 lakh people in 12 Bihar districts were affected after heavy rain in Bihar and Jharkhand pushed several rivers above danger levels. Rainfall in Bihar in September had been about 55% above normal up to that point. The Water Resources Department placed Begusarai, Lakhisarai, Munger, Bhagalpur and Katihar on high alert. Train services on the Patna–Gaya section were disrupted.
Workshop on vulture conservation marks International Vulture Awareness Day
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav inaugurated a national workshop titled 'From Crisis to Recovery — Conserving India's Vultures' at Pinjore in Panchkula, Haryana, on 6 September 2026. The event was held to mark International Vulture Awareness Day. It was organised with the Central Zoo Authority, the Bombay Natural History Society and the Jatayu Conservation Breeding Centre, and discussed expanding vulture-safe zones. India's vulture populations declined sharply from the 1990s because of the veterinary drug diclofenac in livestock carcasses. Recovery efforts rely on drug bans, captive breeding and safe habitats.
16th National Meet of State Biodiversity Boards held in Chandigarh
The National Biodiversity Authority opened the two-day 16th National Meet of State Biodiversity Boards and Union Territory Biodiversity Councils in Chandigarh on 6 September 2026. The Governor of Punjab, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, and Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav attended. The Minister called for India's more than 2.76 lakh Biodiversity Management Committees to be made fully functional. He said the NBA has shared more than ₹200 crore in Access and Benefit Sharing funds with farmers and local communities. BMCs are local bodies under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 that document and help conserve local biological resources.
Dragonflies as indicators of ecosystem health
Dragonflies, insects of the order Odonata whose lineage goes back about 300 million years, are declining in many parts of the world because of pesticides and climate change. Their nymphs eat large numbers of mosquito larvae, and adults prey on many agricultural pests. Because they are sensitive to water quality and chemical inputs, their presence is used as a sign of a healthy ecosystem. Dragonflies have a large number of visual opsin genes, which let them see ultraviolet light.
National Zoological Park holds bird and butterfly walks
The National Zoological Park, New Delhi, organised its 13th Sunday Bird Walk and third Butterfly and Dragonfly Walk on 6 September 2026. The walks aim to involve citizens in documenting birds, butterflies and dragonflies. Participants recorded 44 bird species and more than 700 individual birds. The programme was guided by experts and volunteers. It forms part of the zoo's efforts to promote awareness of wildlife conservation.
Science & Tech
4 storiesLow-cost method detects Zika and hepatitis C viruses in whole blood
Researchers have developed a method to detect Zika and hepatitis C viruses directly in whole blood by first drying the sample. Drying protects the viral RNA from being broken down by enzymes in blood. The method needs only a heater and a low-cost sensor and gives results within about two hours. It avoids costly purification steps, which makes it suitable for places with limited laboratory facilities. Zika is a mosquito-borne flavivirus, while hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus that causes liver inflammation.
Third phase of underwater exploration begins off Poompuhar
The Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology began the third phase of underwater archaeological exploration off Poompuhar in Mayiladuthurai district on 6 September 2026. Poompuhar, known in Sangam literature as Kaveripoompattinam, was an ancient port city. The exploration was planned for nearly 20 days, taking into account ocean currents and the northeast monsoon. The previous survey, in September 2025, was carried out with the Indian Maritime University using a remotely operated vehicle, side-scan sonar, a sub-bottom profiler and a multibeam scanner. Sangam works such as Pattinappaalai, Silappadikaram and Manimekalai refer to the port and its maritime trade.
6th RISE Conclave in Kolkata highlights start-ups beyond metros
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh addressed the inaugural session of the 6th RISE Conclave 2026 in Kolkata on 6 September 2026. He called for taking India's start-up ecosystem beyond metropolitan centres. He said more than 50–60% of India's start-ups do not belong to metros. He also called for stronger links between science, start-ups and industry. The conclave was held at CSIR-IICB, Kolkata.
Dr. Jitendra Singh calls for industry partners from the start of R&D projects
At the 6th RISE Conclave at CSIR-IICB, Kolkata, on 6 September 2026, Dr. Jitendra Singh met CEOs and other industry leaders. He said potential commercial partners should be associated with research projects from the planning stage. Early participation, he said, would let industry give inputs on market needs, design and commercial viability. He described this as a new model for industry–R&D partnership. The aim is to move indigenous technologies faster from laboratories to the market.
Defence
1 storyRaksha Mantri to visit Sri Lanka
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh was scheduled to make an official visit to Sri Lanka from 8 to 10 September 2026, the Ministry of Defence said on 6 September. He was to hold consultations with Sri Lanka's leadership and interact with the Indian diaspora in Colombo. He leads a delegation of senior officials from the Ministries of Defence and External Affairs. The Ministry recalled India's assistance to Sri Lanka during its economic crisis and after Cyclone Ditwah in 2025. The visit reflects India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy and the MAHASAGAR vision.
Sports
3 storiesSatwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty win the China Masters
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the men's doubles title at the China Masters Super 750 at Shenzhen Arena on 6 September 2026. They beat China's He Jiting and Ren Xiangyu 11-21, 21-13, 21-17 in the final. It was their first China Masters title, after finishing runners-up in 2023 and 2025. It was also their second title of 2026 and their tenth on the BWF World Tour. The China Masters is a Super 750 event, one level below the Super 1000 tournaments.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli wins the Italian Grand Prix from 19th on the grid
Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza on 6 September 2026 after starting 19th because of an engine penalty. He became the first Italian driver to win the Italian Grand Prix since Ludovico Scarfiotti in 1966. The race was red-flagged after a crash on the second lap, and a pit stop under the virtual safety car proved decisive. The result extended his lead in the drivers' championship.
89th Fit India Sundays on Cycle held in Surat
The 89th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle was held in Surat on 6 September 2026. Its theme was 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat'. Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Shri Harsh Sanghavi took part. Participants took the Nasha Mukt pledge. The event promoted a healthy, active and drug-free lifestyle.
Quick-revision MCQs
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Q1.Under which provision does a State give consent for the CBI to investigate within its territory?
Answer: B. Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 requires State consent.
Q2.For Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Goa and non-snow-bound Uttarakhand, the Census 2027 reference date is:
Answer: B. It was advanced to 00:00 hours on 5 January 2027 because of Assembly elections due in these States.
Q3.ECLGS 5.0 provides what level of guarantee for MSME loans?
Answer: D. MSMEs get a 100% guarantee; non-MSMEs and airlines get 90%.
Q4.BRICS Clear, agreed for study at the Kazan summit, is a proposed:
Answer: B. The 2024 Kazan Declaration agreed to study BRICS Clear, a settlement and depository system.
Q5.The first eastern-sector India–China Corps Commander talks on 6 September 2026 were held at:
Answer: C. They were held at Wacha–Damai in the Kibithu area of Anjaw district, Arunachal Pradesh.
Q6.Biodiversity Management Committees are constituted under:
Answer: C. BMCs are local bodies under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002.
Q7.The 6th RISE Conclave 2026 was held at CSIR-IICB in:
Answer: B. It was held in Kolkata on 6 September 2026.
Q8.Poompuhar, where the third phase of underwater exploration began on 6 September 2026, is known in Sangam literature as:
Answer: B. Sangam works refer to the port as Kaveripoompattinam.
Q9.IN-SPACe, which authorises space activities of non-government entities, is headquartered in:
Answer: C. IN-SPACe was set up in 2020 and is based in Ahmedabad.
Q10.Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won which title on 6 September 2026?
Answer: B. They won the China Masters Super 750 in Shenzhen, their tenth BWF World Tour title.
Source: PIB, The Indian Express, The Times of India, Hindustan Times and The Hindu.
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