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Here are the important current affairs and GK points for 2 September 2026, useful for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, State PSC, APPSC, TSPSC and other competitive examinations.
National Current Affairs
1. India’s GDP Growth – 7.8%
India’s real GDP grew by 7.8% in Q1 (April–June) of FY 2026-27. Manufacturing grew by 9.2%, while services recorded 10% growth.
Exam Point:
Q. What was India’s GDP growth in Q1 FY 2026-27?
Ans: 7.8%
2. PM Modi at SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. India emphasized cooperation against terrorism and called for dismantling the ecosystem supporting terrorism.
SCO Summit 2026 – Venue: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
3. Supreme Court and NEET Protest FIRs
The Supreme Court invoked Article 142 to order the closure/quashing of FIRs connected with the NEET-related student protests, according to reports published on September 2.
4. Kavach 4.0
Indian Railways approved Kavach 4.0 deployment on a 712-km stretch in the Moradabad division as part of railway safety measures.
5. ITR Filing Record
More than 7.8 crore Income Tax Returns for Assessment Year 2026-27 had been filed by August 31, according to the Income Tax Department information reported on September 2.
🌍 International Current Affairs
6. 26th SCO Summit
The 26th SCO Summit was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Prime Minister Modi called for collective action against terrorism and stressed dialogue and diplomacy for resolving conflicts.
7. Nepal Flood Disaster
Search and rescue operations continued in Nepal following devastating flash floods. Reports on September 2 said thousands of people had been rescued and efforts were continuing to identify and repatriate victims. Awards & Honours
8. Ramon Magsaysay Award 2026
The 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award recipients are:
- Tommy Koh – Singapore
- Runa Khan – Bangladesh
- Bo Kyi – Myanmar
The award recognizes outstanding service and leadership in Asia.
Exam Point:
Q. Who are the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees?
Ans: Tommy Koh, Runa Khan and Bo Kyi
Sports Current Affairs
9. Lionel Messi Retires from International Football
Argentina football star Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football at the age of 39. He finished his Argentina career with 125 goals in 207 appearances.
10. US Open 2026
In the US Open, Aryna Sabalenka defeated Colombia's Camila Osorio 6–2, 6–4 in the first round.
11. Duleep Trophy
Young Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest player to score a half-century in the history of the Duleep Trophy, according to current-affairs reports.
Science & Technology
12. ISRO – EOS-05 Mission
ISRO is preparing to launch EOS-05 using the GSLV-F17 rocket. EOS-05 is an Earth-observation satellite and is described by ISRO as India's first imaging satellite from a geosynchronous orbit.
Launch: 4 September 2026
Vehicle: GSLV-F17
Satellite: EOS-05
Important Day
13. World Coconut Day – 2 September
World Coconut Day is observed every year on 2 September. The International Coconut Community's 2026 competition theme is “Coconuts in Times of Uncertainty: Securing Food, Energy, and Livelihoods.”
One-Liner Current Affairs – Quick Revision
- India’s Q1 FY27 GDP Growth: 7.8%
- Q1 FY27 Manufacturing Growth: 9.2%
- Q1 FY27 Services Growth: 10%
- 26th SCO Summit Venue: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Awardees: Tommy Koh, Runa Khan, Bo Kyi
- Messi International Retirement Age: 39
- Messi Argentina Goals: 125
- Messi Argentina Appearances: 207
- Upcoming ISRO Mission: GSLV-F17/EOS-05
- EOS-05: Earth Observation Satellite
- World Coconut Day: 2 September
- Kavach 4.0 approved stretch: 712 km
These points are particularly useful for Banking, SSC, Railway, UPSC, APPSC, TSPSC and other competitive-exam General Awareness preparation. Current developments can change during the day, so the list reflects information available on 2 September 2026.
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