This is the current affairs 1 to 3 September 2026. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
1. Which city and country was the 26th SCO Summit held in?
a. Tashkent, Uzbekistan
b. Beijing, China
c. Dushanbe, Tajikistan
d. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Answer: d. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (Theme: 25 Years of the SCO: Together for Sustainable Peace, Development and Prosperity)
26th SCO Summit 2026:
– Where held: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
– From when to when: 31 August and 1 September 2026
– Theme: 25 Years of the SCO: Together for Sustainable Peace, Development and Prosperity
– 25th Anniversary: This summit marked the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the SCO (India became its full member in 2017).
– India’s priorities (at the SCO platform): Addressing the summit, the Prime Minister focused India’s attention on Security, Connectivity and Opportunity.
– Bilateral meetings: On the sidelines of the summit, bilateral talks were held with top leaders of other SCO member countries, including Russian President Vladimir Putin.
– Cultural participation: Specially attended the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Central Asia.
Kyrgyzstan (Central Asian country, landlocked country)
– Capital: Bishkek
– President: Sadyr Japarov
– Prime Minister: Adylbek Kasymaliev
– Currency: Kyrgyzstani Som
– Neighbouring countries: Kazakhstan, China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
About SCO
– SCO is a regional permanent intergovernmental international organization.
– It represents approximately 25 percent of global GDP and more than 15 percent of international trade.
– It is a Eurasian political, economic, international security and defence organization established by China and Russia.
– It is an expansion of the Shanghai Five, which was formed in 1996 among the People’s Republic of China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan.
– On 15 June 2001, the SCO was established as an international organization in Shanghai, and Uzbekistan was included as the sixth member.
– The SCO Charter was signed at the St. Petersburg Summit in June 2002 and came into effect on 19 September 2003.
– It has emerged as an influential economic and security bloc and one of the largest inter-regional international organizations.
– Currently, the SCO has 10 member countries.
– Member countries: China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India, Pakistan, Iran, Belarus (India and Pakistan became full members in 2017, Iran joined in 2023 and Belarus in 2024)
Which heads of state of the member countries participated?
1) China: Xi Jinping (President)
2) Russia: Vladimir Putin (President)
3) Kazakhstan: Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (President)
4) Kyrgyzstan: Sadyr Japarov (President)
5) Tajikistan: Emomali Rahmon (President)
6) Uzbekistan: Shavkat Mirziyoyev (President)
7) India: Narendra Modi (Prime Minister)
8) Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif (Prime Minister)
9) Iran: Masoud Pezeshkian (President)
10) Belarus: Alexander Lukashenko (President) (Became a new member in 2024)
Observer Countries
1) Afghanistan – Taliban representative (but there is controversy over official recognition)
2) Mongolia – Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh (President)
15 Dialogue Partner Countries
(These countries cooperate with the SCO, but are not full members)
1) Azerbaijan
2) Armenia
3) Bahrain
4) Egypt
5) Cambodia
6) Qatar
7) Kuwait
8) Laos
9) Maldives
10) Myanmar
11) Nepal
12) United Arab Emirates (UAE)
13) Saudi Arabia
14) Turkey
15) Sri Lanka
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2. Who assumed the chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in September 2026?
a. China
b. Kazakhstan
c. Pakistan
c. Uzbekistan
Answer: c. Pakistan
Main rules for determining the SCO chairmanship
– Rotation order: The SCO chairmanship is given to member countries according to the alphabetical order of their country names in the Russian Alphabet (because Russian is one of the official languages of the organization).
– Duration: A member country holds the chairmanship for 1 year. This tenure generally begins after the conclusion of the annual summit (SCO Summit) and continues until the next summit.
– Handover: At the end of the annual meeting of the Council of Heads of State, the outgoing chair country officially hands over the responsibility to the new chair country.
Note – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assumed the chairmanship.
What did India say about Pakistan becoming the SCO Chair?
– India has said that despite Pakistan assuming the chairmanship of the SCO, it will remain engaged with the organization as an institution.
– Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, C.B. George, said, “Pakistan is assuming the SCO chairmanship. India sees the SCO as an entity, as an important organization. As far as our engagement with individual countries is concerned, a decision will be taken by the appropriate authority at the appropriate time, and our participation will be decided accordingly.”
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3. Which city was awarded the status of SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital for the year 2026-2027?
a. Jaipur
b. Shanghai
c. Tashkent
d. Lahore
Answer: d. Lahore
– The city of Lahore in Pakistan has been granted the status of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Tourism and Cultural Capital for 2026-2027.
– This decision was taken at the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.
– Before this, in 2025-26, Kyrgyzstan’s Cholpon-Ata was performing this role.
– In fact, the city of the country that receives the chairmanship of the organization is given this status.
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4. Which language, after Russian and Chinese, was granted the status of an official and working language of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)?
a. Hindi
b. English
c. Urdu
d. Uzbek
Answer: b. English
– This decision was taken at the SCO Summit 2026 (Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan).
– Under this, the SCO Charter was amended and English was also recognized as an official and working language.
3 official and working languages of the SCO:
1) Russian: Original official language
2) Chinese: Original official language
3) English: Newly added language (Bishkek Summit 2026)
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5. Which country was given the opportunity to host the first edition of the SCO Civilizational Dialogue Forum?
a. India
b. China
c. Uzbekistan
d. Pakistan
Answer: a. India
– This decision was taken on 1 September 2026 during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit held in Bishkek.
– The first edition of the SCO Civilizational Dialogue Forum will be organized in 2026.
About the SCO Civilizational Dialogue Forum
– This platform will work to promote cultural exchange among the member countries of the organization, preservation of historical heritage, and mutual harmony and understanding among civilizations.
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6. At the 2026 SCO Summit, an agreement was reached to continue work towards the establishment of which bank?
a. Eurasian Development Bank
b. Shanghai Infrastructure Bank
c. SCO Development Bank
d. Islamic Development Bank
Answer: c. SCO Development Bank
– The declaration issued at the 2026 SCO Summit stated that work would continue towards starting the establishment of the SCO Development Bank as soon as possible.
– The SCO Development Bank has not yet started operations.
– However, political consensus on its formation had already been reached.
– At the 2025 Tianjin Summit, SCO members decided to establish it.
– In 2026, discussions on this were further advanced. In May 2026, its third consultative meeting was held in Bishkek, in which 20 countries participated and major issues related to the establishment of the bank were discussed.
Why is there a delay in starting the bank?
– Member countries are still reaching an agreement on the bank’s structure, capital, voting rights, governance and financial arrangements.
– The issue of currency is also part of this larger discussion.
Objective of the SCO Development Bank
– To fund joint development projects (transport, energy, digital connectivity) in SCO countries.
– To promote trade and investment.
– To provide development loans to smaller member countries (such as Central Asian countries).
– Putin wants a bank with India, China and other countries that does not have access for the United States.
– This proposal has come at a time when Russia and several other SCO members are facing Western sanctions and are looking for ways to conduct trade without excessive dependence on financial networks such as the US dollar or SWIFT.
– China wants this bank to be aligned with the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
– This proposal is part of the strategy led by China to advance the SCO as a financial instrument towards a multipolar world order.
– Russia and India are taking a cautious approach on this, while China wants to move it forward rapidly.
Why is it controversial?
– China wants this bank to be yuan (Renminbi) based, which would increase its financial influence.
– India and Russia fear that this would further strengthen China’s dominance in the SCO.
– Some countries view it like the AIIB (Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank) and BRICS New Development Bank.
Some major Development Banks
– NDB: New Development Bank (Headquarters – Beijing) {BRICS Bank}
– World Bank (Headquarters – Washington DC) {United Nations}
– ADB: Asian Development Bank (Headquarters – Manila, Philippines)
– AIIB: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (Headquarters – Beijing) (China’s initiative)
– IDB: Islamic Development Bank
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7. What did PM Modi say at the SCO Summit 2026?
– In his address, PM Modi said that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) should “eliminate” the mechanism of terrorism and should send a strong message to countries that adopt terrorism as their state policy.
– The Prime Minister’s sharp remarks came at a time when Pakistan has assumed the SCO chairmanship for 2026-27. India blames Pakistan for cross-border terrorism.
– Referring to the situation in Afghanistan, Mr. Modi described drug trafficking as a threat to regional security.
– Reflecting the SCO’s collective position on the ongoing situation in the Persian Gulf, Mr. Modi said that the crisis in West Asia has affected “energy security, maritime security and supply chains”, and also said that the nations of the Global South “are bearing the greatest brunt of such disruptions”.
– The Bishkek Declaration also recorded the SCO’s “deep concern” over developments in West Asia, expressing “support for the sovereignty of Iran” and calling for a diplomatic solution to the conflict.
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8. On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the SCO, the ‘Bishkek Declaration’ and 27 other documents were signed.
– Emphasizing that “double standards” in the fight against terrorism are unacceptable, leaders at the SCO Summit on 1 September called on the international community to combat terrorism, including the cross-border movement of terrorists.
– “Member countries express deep concern over developments in the Middle East and around Iran.”
– “The SCO reiterates its previously declared position condemning military attacks on the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which have resulted in numerous civilian casualties and caused significant damage to the country’s economy.”
– “Such actions violate the principles and norms of international law and the United Nations Charter and pose serious risks to international peace, security and stability.”
– The Bishkek Declaration stated that “the SCO is neither a military-political bloc nor is it directed against other states or international organizations. The SCO operates on the basis of openness, non-interference, equality and mutual respect.”
– “Member countries are aware that the world has entered an era of profound geopolitical, socio-economic and technological changes. The international situation remains challenging due to ongoing conflicts, energy and food security challenges, volatility in global markets and climate change.”
– The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions in the Black Sea as a result of both wars have created energy and food security challenges, and these have affected the economies of developing and developed countries alike.
– In the Bishkek Declaration, eight SCO countries reiterated their support for China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). These countries are Belarus + Iran + Kazakhstan + Kyrgyzstan + Pakistan + Russia + Tajikistan + Uzbekistan. India is not on this list. The reason is India’s sentiments related to sovereignty and territorial integrity.
– India said – India is not against connectivity; India supports connectivity that respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries.
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9. When is National Nutrition Week celebrated?
a. 1 to 7 September
b. 31 August to 6 September
c. 2 to 8 September
d. 4 to 10 September
Answer: a. 1 to 7 September
– This day is an initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to increase awareness about healthy food and nutrition literacy.
– National Nutrition Week, started in 1982 by the Food and Nutrition Board (Ministry of Women and Child Development), was created to raise awareness about the importance of a balanced diet.
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10. In which city of Madhya Pradesh did the Defence Minister lay the foundation stone for the T-series tank (T-72 and T-90 tanks) overhaul project?
a. Jabalpur
b. Indore
c. Gwalior
d. Bhopal
Answer: a. Jabalpur
– Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav laid the foundation stone on 27 August 2026.
– This factory is a unit of the Mini Ratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL).
– The project includes the construction of facilities for the repair of T-72 and T-90 tanks.
– Its estimated cost is Rs 472 crore.
– The Jabalpur-based Vehicle Factory has developed the capacity to repair 80 tanks annually.
– The Army requires the repair of 230 tanks every year.
– Whereas the Heavy Vehicles Factory located in Avadi currently has the capacity to repair 150 tanks per year.
Tank Overhaul?
– Tank overhaul means completely repairing and inspecting a tank and replacing the necessary parts to make it operational again.
T-72?
– The T-72 was introduced into service by the Soviet Union in the late 1960s (1969).
– It is a reliable and mass-produced tank.
– It is equipped with a 125 mm smoothbore gun.
– For decades, it has been deployed on the borders of the Indian Army like a strong ‘iron wall’.
T-90?
– It is a third-generation Main Battle Tank developed by Russia.
– It is also known as ‘Bhishma’ in the Army.
– Its weight is approximately 46 to 47 tonnes.
– It can travel at a maximum speed of 60 kilometres per hour.
– It has a 125 mm smooth-bore main gun, which can fire anti-tank guided missiles up to a distance of 5 kilometres along with conventional rounds.
– It is equipped with Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA) and modern protection systems to protect against enemy attacks and missiles.
– It can operate easily in deserts, plains as well as high and cold mountainous regions like Ladakh.
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11. The Indian Navy commissioned the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV) of the Nistar class; name it.
a. INS Nistar
b. INS Nipun
c. INS Arighaat
d. INS Vikrant
Answer: b. INS Nipun
– Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan presided over the commissioning ceremony of ‘Nipun’ at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai on 31 August 2026.
– It is the second Diving Support Vessel of the Nistar class.
– It has been constructed by Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam.
– The vessel was handed over to the Navy on 30 July 2026.
Features of INS Nipun
– INS Nipun has been designed for deep-sea diving and complex underwater operations.
– It is equipped with state-of-the-art diving equipment.
– It is capable of conducting deep-sea saturation diving operations.
– Through this technology, trained divers can work for long periods at greater depths of the sea.
– The vessel also has a separate diving stage for diving operations.
– INS Nipun can be used as a mother ship for the Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV).
– In case of a submarine accident at sea, it will help in rescuing them through the DSRV.
– The vessel also has a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) facility.
– These can help in monitoring divers underwater, inspecting objects and salvage operations.
– Modern systems have been installed for vessel management and accurately maintaining its position at sea.
– INS Nipun has special facilities related to diving and underwater medical assistance.
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12. Who succeeded Tim Cook as the new CEO of Apple?
a. John Ternus
b. Steve Jobs
c. Liu Wei
d. Andy Jassy
Answer: a. John Ternus
– 51-year-old John Ternus is currently working as a Senior Hardware Executive.
– Tim Cook had been working as CEO for 15 years.
– He will now serve as the Executive Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors.
– Cook replaced Steve Jobs in 2011.
8 CEOs of Apple
– Michael Scott (1977–1981)
– Mike Markkula (1981–1983)
– John Sculley (1983–1993)
– Michael Spindler (1993–1996)
– Gil Amelio (1996–1997)
– Steve Jobs (1997–2011)
– Tim Cook (2011–2026)
– John Ternus 2026
John Ternus
– John Ternus joined this technology company in 2001.
– He was then part of the product design team.
– He had worked as a mechanical engineer at ‘Virtual Research Systems’.
– In 2013, he became Vice President of Hardware Engineering.
– Then in 2021, he was made Senior Vice President.
– Ternus worked on major devices such as the iPad, AirPods, iPhone, Apple Watch and the recently launched MacBook Neo.
– Ternus studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania.
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13. Star footballer Lionel Messi has retired from international football; how many World Cups has he played in?
a. 8 World Cups
b. 6 World Cups
c. 7 World Cups
d. 5 World Cups
Answer: b. 6 World Cups
– Lionel Messi announced his retirement on 31 August 2026 with a picture of a handwritten note on social media.
– 39-year-old Argentine Messi is his country’s highest-scoring and most-capped player.
– Lionel Messi has citizenship of three countries (Triple Citizenship). He is primarily an Argentine citizen, but he also has legal citizenship of Spain and Italy.
Lionel Messi’s International Career
– Made his debut for Argentina in 2005.
– He has played 6 World Cups for the team.
– Led Argentina to win the World Cup in Qatar in 2022.
– Argentina won its third World Cup.
– And ended a 36-year drought.
– By winning the Copa America in 2021, he also ended Argentina’s 28-year trophy drought.
– Won another Copa America title in 2024.
– Played 207 matches, scoring 125 goals.
– Provided 68 assists.
– Played a total of 34 matches in his World Cup career.
– Scored 21 goals in them.
Lionel Messi’s Club Career
– FC Barcelona
– PSG Club
– Inter Miami Club
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14. Who was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2026?
a. Tommy Koh
b. Bo Kyi
c. Runa Khan
d. All of the above
Answer: d. All of the above (Tommy Koh, Bo Kyi, Runa Khan)
– The award was given on 31 August 2026.
Tommy Koh?
– 88-year-old Tommy Koh is a Singaporean lawyer and diplomat.
– Tommy Koh played an important role in the negotiations of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
– This created an international legal framework for the peaceful and equitable use of the seas.
– He promoted dialogue, cooperation and peaceful resolution of disputes among countries.
– Through diplomacy along with education, public policy and institution building, he prepared new generations of leaders.
– The award foundation described his leadership as advancing justice and human dignity.
Bo Kyi
– 61-year-old Bo Kyi is a human rights activist from Myanmar.
– Bo Kyi received this honour for his lifelong struggle to protect the rights of political prisoners in Myanmar, document human rights violations, and promote justice and democracy.
– Bo Kyi participated in the nationwide popular movement against the military dictatorship in Myanmar in 1988.
– He had to serve a 7-year prison sentence.
– After his release, he co-founded an organization called the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (AAPP) in the year 2000.
– His organization tracks political prisoners illegally detained by Myanmar’s military government.
– It provides legal assistance to people in prison and mental and financial support to their families.
– Since the military coup in Myanmar in 2021, Bo Kyi and his organization have maintained records of arrests and human rights violations being carried out by the military regime.
Runa Khan?
– 67-year-old Runa Khan is a social worker from Bangladesh.
– She is the founder of Bangladesh’s Friendship NGO.
– The main objective of this NGO is to provide assistance to people living in remote, difficult and climate change-affected areas of Bangladesh (especially the sandy islands or ‘chars’ of the Brahmaputra River).
Why Ramon Magsaysay?
– Runa Khan built schools and hospitals on boats for poor children and people affected by climate change.
– Whenever river erosion or flooding occurs, all these schools and hospitals can be shifted from one place to another.
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15. Which state government issued an advisory warning against consuming unfamiliar and unusual fish washed in by the devastating floods in Nepal?
a. West Bengal
b. Bihar
c. Uttar Pradesh
d. Jharkhand
Answer: b. Bihar
– This advisory was issued on 1 September 2026.
– In fact, due to the devastating floods and landslides in Nepal, large quantities of unfamiliar and unusual dead and unhealthy fish were washed into the border districts of Bihar through rivers such as the Gandak, Kosi and Bagmati. Their weight is up to 100 kilograms.
– Health risk: The Bihar Department of Animal and Fisheries Resources warned that bacteria and harmful toxins rapidly develop in dead fish in contaminated floodwater and debris, creating a risk of food poisoning, diarrhoea and other serious diseases.
– Affected areas: This advisory was mainly issued for citizens of districts bordering Nepal such as West Champaran, East Champaran, Gopalganj, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Supaul and Araria.
– Government instructions: The department instructed the local administration and fisheries officials to prohibit the sale of such fish in markets and create awareness among people against consuming them.
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