Introduction

Bank and government exam current affairs from 31 August-6 September 2026 covered the 26th SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan, Lionel Messi's retirement from international football, and India's upcoming 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi — from major diplomatic gatherings to record-breaking sporting milestones. This weekly current affairs Q&A is built specifically for exam preparation: quick, accurate revision instead of another long video to sit through. This roundup covers 25 exam-important questions from 31 August-6 September 2026, each followed by four options, the correct answer, and a short explanation with the key facts you need.

National Affairs & Government Schemes

Q1. A 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) was formed to examine the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill 2026. Who has been appointed chairperson of this committee?

  • a) Sanjay Jaiswal
  • b) Anurag Thakur
  • c) Nishikant Dubey
  • d) Ravi Shankar Prasad

Answer: a) Sanjay Jaiswal

The 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee examining the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill 2026 is chaired by Sanjay Jaiswal, the BJP Lok Sabha MP from West Champaran, Bihar. The Bill was introduced in Parliament in March 2026 to amend the original Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, which regulates foreign donations and funding received by NGOs and other entities in India. The JPC is expected to submit its report before the Winter Session of Parliament, after which the Bill will go through debate, voting and presidential assent to become an amendment act.

Q2. Bihar and Jharkhand recently resolved a 25-year-old water-sharing dispute over which river?

  • a) Son River
  • b) Sone-Bhadra River
  • c) Kosi River
  • d) Gandak River

Answer: a) Son River

Bihar and Jharkhand have resolved a 25-year-old dispute over sharing the waters of the Son River, which began after Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar in November 2000. The Son River originates at Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh's Anuppur district — the same region where the Narmada River rises — and flows through Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Bihar before merging with the Ganga at Patna. It is the largest tributary of the Ganga on the right bank after the Yamuna, and its sharing among Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and undivided Bihar was originally governed by the 1973 Banasagar Agreement.

Q3. India's first imaging satellite to be placed in a Geosynchronous Orbit is which of the following?

  • a) EOS-05
  • b) EOS-04
  • c) Cartosat-3
  • d) RISAT-2B

Answer: a) EOS-05

EOS-05 (Earth Observation Satellite-05) is India's first imaging satellite placed in a Geosynchronous Orbit, successfully launched by ISRO from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. Dubbed the "Eye in the Sky," the satellite is designed to capture real-time images of India's land, coastal and border areas and is expected to serve the country for around 9 years. In a geosynchronous orbit, a satellite completes one revolution around the Earth roughly every 24 hours, matching the Earth's own rotation, though its path can appear slightly tilted relative to a ground observer.

Defence

Q4. Exercise Yudh Abhyas, the 22nd edition of the India-USA joint military exercise, is notable this year for which reason?

  • a) It is being held across two different phases in two locations in India for the first time
  • b) It is being held for the first time since 2004
  • c) It marks the first participation of a third country
  • d) It is being conducted entirely at sea for the first time

Answer: a) It is being held across two different phases in two locations in India for the first time

Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026, the 22nd edition of the India-US joint military exercise, began in the first week of September and runs for three weeks, and is notable for being held in two separate phases at two different locations for the first time — the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Bikaner, Rajasthan, and Auli in Uttarakhand. Around 350 soldiers from each country are taking part, allowing the two armies to coordinate combat techniques in both hot desert and cold mountain terrain. The exercise was first held in 2004, and the 21st edition took place in Alaska, USA, in 2025.

Appointments

Q5. Who has been appointed as the first CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust?

  • a) Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra (Retd.)
  • b) Air Marshal V.R. Chaudhari (Retd.)
  • c) Lt. General Anil Chauhan (Retd.)
  • d) Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja

Answer: a) Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra (Retd.)

Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra (Retd.) has been appointed as the first-ever CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, a newly created post following governance concerns within the trust. Mishra previously served as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Air Command and retired from the Indian Air Force in May 2026; he hails from Deoria, Uttar Pradesh. The creation of a dedicated CEO position is aimed at strengthening administrative oversight of the trust's operations.

Q6. Who has taken charge as the 47th Director General of the Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS)?

  • a) Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja
  • b) Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin
  • c) Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra
  • d) Lt. General Daljit Singh

Answer: a) Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja

Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja has taken charge as the 47th Director General of the Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS), the apex post overseeing medical administration, clinical services, training and policy across the Army, Navy and Air Force medical services. Notably, Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin became the first woman to hold this post when she was appointed DGAFMS on 1 October 2024. The DGAFMS coordinates military healthcare policy across all three armed forces.

Q7. John Ternus has been appointed as the new CEO of which global technology company, replacing Tim Cook?

  • a) Apple
  • b) Microsoft
  • c) Google
  • d) Intel

Answer: a) Apple

John Ternus has been appointed as the new CEO of Apple with effect from 1 September 2026, replacing Tim Cook, who has now been made Executive Chairman of the company. Apple, the American global technology company known for products like the iPhone, iPad and MacBook, made the leadership transition official at the start of September 2026. This marks one of the most significant corporate leadership changes in the global tech industry this year.

Q8. V Gopikrishna, from Tamil Nadu, has become the first Indian to be appointed president of which international body?

  • a) International Federation of Endodontic Associations (IFEA)
  • b) World Dental Federation (FDI)
  • c) International Association for Dental Research
  • d) World Medical Association

Answer: a) International Federation of Endodontic Associations (IFEA)

V Gopikrishna from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, has become the first Indian to be appointed president of the International Federation of Endodontic Associations (IFEA), the global umbrella body for national endodontic associations and societies (endodontics being the branch of dentistry dealing with root canal treatment and related diseases of the tooth pulp). The IFEA was established in 1986 and counts national endodontic associations from 49 countries among its members.

International Affairs

Q9. The 26th SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) Summit was held in which country in 2026?

  • a) Kyrgyzstan
  • b) China
  • c) Kazakhstan
  • d) Russia

Answer: a) Kyrgyzstan

The 26th SCO Summit was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from 31 August to 1 September 2026, as Kyrgyzstan holds the SCO chairmanship for 2025-26; discussions covered regional security, terrorism, connectivity, trade, energy, digital cooperation and sustainable development among member states. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation originated as the "Shanghai Five" in 1996 and was formally established as the SCO in 2001, and today its 10 full member countries — including India, China, Russia and Pakistan — together cover about 24% of the world's land area and 42% of the global population. Last year's 25th edition was hosted by China in Tianjin.

Q10. India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in September 2026. What is its theme?

  • a) Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
  • b) Partnership for Global Growth and Shared Prosperity
  • c) Strengthening Multilateralism for a Just World Order
  • d) Cooperation for a Secure and Sustainable Future

Answer: a) Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability

India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi from 12 to 13 September 2026 under the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability," as India holds the BRICS chairmanship for 2026. BRICS originally comprised Brazil, Russia, India and China, with South Africa joining as the fifth member in 2010; the bloc has since expanded to 11 members, most recently adding Indonesia as its 11th member at the 17th Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, last year. This will be the fourth time India has hosted a BRICS Summit, after 2012, 2016 and 2021.

Sports

Q11. Lionel Messi has announced retirement from international football. How many Ballon d'Or awards has he won in his career?

  • a) 8
  • b) 7
  • c) 6
  • d) 9

Answer: a) 8

Lionel Messi, the Argentine footballer, has announced his retirement from international football and has won a record 8 Ballon d'Or awards during his career — the most by any male footballer. His final international appearance came in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain, in which Argentina finished runners-up; Messi will continue playing club football for Inter Miami, with whom he has a contract until 2028. Over his international career he scored 125 goals in 207 matches since his senior debut in 2005, and led Argentina to the 2022 FIFA World Cup title as captain, besides winning two Copa America titles and a 2008 Olympic gold medal.

Q12. R Praggnanandhaa has become the first Indian to win which prestigious chess title in 2026?

  • a) Grand Chess Tour
  • b) World Rapid Chess Championship
  • c) Candidates Tournament
  • d) World Cup Chess

Answer: a) Grand Chess Tour

R Praggnanandhaa from Tamil Nadu has become the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour, after beating Fabiano Caruana of the USA in the final held in St. Louis, USA. Caruana finished as runner-up while Wesley So of the USA took third place; Praggnanandhaa's win came with a prize of $200,000. The Grand Chess Tour, a series of major chess events across classical, rapid and blitz formats, was launched in 2015.

Q13. Argentina won the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 by defeating which team in the final?

  • a) Netherlands
  • b) Belgium
  • c) Germany
  • d) Spain

Answer: a) Netherlands

Argentina won the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026, defeating defending champions Netherlands in the final, which was played at the Wagener Stadium in the Netherlands, the tournament's host nation. Belgium won the bronze medal, while India's women's hockey team finished in fifth position. This tournament ran alongside the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026.

Q14. Germany won the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 final, held in Belgium, by defeating which team?

  • a) Spain
  • b) Netherlands
  • c) Argentina
  • d) Belgium

Answer: a) Spain

Germany won the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026, defeating Spain in the final, which was held in Belgium. India's men's hockey team finished in eighth position in this edition. The men's and women's World Cups were held concurrently in 2026, with India finishing fifth in the women's category and eighth in the men's.

Q15. The first edition of the ICC Women's Champions Trophy, scheduled for February 2027, will be hosted by which country after being taken away from Sri Lanka?

  • a) India
  • b) Bangladesh
  • c) South Africa
  • d) England

Answer: a) India

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that India will host the first-ever ICC Women's Champions Trophy in February 2027, in a T20 format across Mumbai and Vadodara with six participating teams, after the hosting rights were withdrawn from Sri Lanka. The rights were taken away amid concerns over excessive government influence in the Sri Lanka Cricket Board's governance, which the ICC had repeatedly flagged before making the change. This will be the first edition of the tournament to be held in India.

Q16. Smriti Mandhana recently became the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket, breaking whose record?

  • a) Mithali Raj
  • b) Meg Lanning
  • c) Suzie Bates
  • d) Stafanie Taylor

Answer: a) Mithali Raj

Smriti Mandhana became the leading run-scorer across all three formats of women's international cricket, surpassing former Indian captain Mithali Raj's tally of 10,868 runs after scoring 124 against Hong Kong in the Women's Asia Cup being held in the UAE, taking her career total to 10,880 runs. Mandhana, a left-handed batter from Mumbai, Maharashtra, is also the first Indian woman to score centuries in all three international formats and was awarded the Arjuna Award in 2019.

Q17. Who has been named Indian Footballer of the Year 2026 by the Football Players' Association of India (FPAI)?

  • a) Lallianzuala Chhangte
  • b) Sunil Chhetri
  • c) Sandesh Jhingan
  • d) Anirudh Thapa

Answer: a) Lallianzuala Chhangte

[Name flagged for verification — the audio source transliterates this as "Lalliyan Jwala Changte"; please confirm the official spelling before publishing.]

The Football Players' Association of India (FPAI), founded in 2006 and headquartered in Kolkata, has named Lallianzuala Chhangte — a winger from Mizoram who plays for Mohun Bagan — as the Indian Footballer of the Year 2026. In the women's category, the corresponding award went to Manisha Kalyan from Punjab. The FPAI works for the welfare and rights of Indian football players across the country.

Awards, Recognition & Research

Q18. The Ramon Magsaysay Award 2026, often called "Asia's Nobel Prize," was given to how many people this year?

  • a) 3
  • b) 2
  • c) 4
  • d) 5

Answer: a) 3

The Ramon Magsaysay Award 2026 was given to three individuals: Tommy Koh, a diplomat and legal expert from Singapore; Runa Khan, a social entrepreneur from Bangladesh; and a human rights activist from Myanmar. [The third recipient's name is transliterated in the source audio as "Bo Kyi" / "Bokie" — please verify the exact spelling before publishing.] First announced in 1957 and awarded from 1958 onwards, the award is named after former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay and honours contributions to public service and social good across Asia.

Q19. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured with Uzbekistan's highest state honour in Tashkent. This was his how-manyeth international honour?

  • a) 36th
  • b) 30th
  • c) 40th
  • d) 25th

Answer: a) 36th

[Award name flagged for verification — transliterated in the source audio as "Order of Oliy Darajali Do'stlik"; please confirm the exact official English name before publishing.]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Uzbekistan's highest state honour in Tashkent by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, marking the 36th international honour bestowed on the Indian PM by a foreign country. The award recognises efforts to strengthen coordination and trade cooperation between India and Uzbekistan. This continues a string of international honours conferred on PM Modi by various countries in recent years.

Q20. The Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2024 (announced in 2026) for Lifetime Achievement was given to whom?

  • a) Shiv Prasad Chamoli
  • b) Baljeet Kaur
  • c) Rimo Saha
  • d) Chhering Namgyal

Answer: a) Shiv Prasad Chamoli

Shiv Prasad Chamoli from Uttarakhand received the Lifetime Achievement category of the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2024, India's highest honour in adventure sports, given by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and carrying a cash prize of ₹15 lakh. In the Land Adventure category, the award went to Baljeet Kaur from Himachal Pradesh and a mountaineer from Ladakh [name flagged for verification — transliterated in the source as "Skol Jang Rigin"], while the Water Adventure award went to Rimo Saha from West Bengal; no award was given this year in the Air Adventure category. The award was first announced in 1993 and first conferred in 1995, for performance in 1994.

Q21. "Kaho Kalidas," a book based on the life and literary contributions of the Sanskrit poet Kalidasa, was launched by which Union Minister?

  • a) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
  • b) G. Kishan Reddy
  • c) Anurag Thakur
  • d) Prahlad Singh Patel

Answer: a) Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

"Kaho Kalidas," written by author Yugal Joshi and based on the life and literary works of the great Sanskrit poet Kalidasa, was launched in New Delhi by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. Yugal Joshi has previously written extensively on Indian history and mythology and has also worked with NITI Aayog. The book brings together a study of Kalidasa's contribution to Sanskrit literature.

Q22. The Ghanpur Gudi Temple, recently declared a Monument of National Importance, is located in which state?

  • a) Telangana
  • b) Andhra Pradesh
  • c) Karnataka
  • d) Odisha

Answer: a) Telangana

The Ghanpur Gudi Temple, built during the Kakatiya dynasty (which ruled parts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh from roughly 1000 to 1300 CE), has been declared a Monument of National Importance by the Central Government and is located in Telangana, near the Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple — a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2021. Once declared a Monument of National Importance, a site's upkeep and conservation is carried out by the Archaeological Survey of India. The temple is a "Trikutalayam," featuring three sanctum sanctorums (garbhagriha) in the Kakatiya architectural style.

Important Days

Q23. National Nutrition Week is observed in India every year from which dates?

  • a) 1 to 7 September
  • b) 1 to 7 October
  • c) 5 to 11 September
  • d) 15 to 21 September

Answer: a) 1 to 7 September

National Nutrition Week is observed in India every year from 1 to 7 September, jointly organised by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Ministry of Women and Child Development to raise awareness about nutritious food and healthy diets. The observance was originally started by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in 1982, with the Ministry of Health joining later as a co-organiser. It continues to be one of India's key annual public health awareness weeks.

Q24. National Teachers' Day is celebrated in India every year on 5 September to mark the birth anniversary of which leader?

  • a) Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
  • b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
  • c) Dr. Zakir Hussain
  • d) Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

Answer: a) Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

National Teachers' Day is observed on 5 September every year to mark the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who served as India's first Vice President from 1952 to 1962 and as its second President from 1962 to 1967. Notably, Radhakrishnan was conferred the Bharat Ratna in 1954, while he was still serving as Vice President — before he became President in 1962. The day, observed since 1962, aims to promote respect and awareness for the contribution of teachers.

Q25. NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) celebrated which Foundation Day anniversary in 2026?

  • a) 66th
  • b) 60th
  • c) 65th
  • d) 70th

Answer: a) 66th

NCERT celebrated its 66th Foundation Day on 1 September 2026, having been established on 1 September 1961 as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education responsible for shaping school curricula, textbooks and educational research across India. Its headquarters is in New Delhi, and Dinesh Prasad Saklani currently serves as its Director. NCERT plays a central role in deciding what is taught in Indian schools and how.

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Conclusion & Summary

This week's current affairs reflected India's growing global diplomatic footprint — from the SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan to the upcoming BRICS Summit in New Delhi — alongside major sporting shifts like Messi's international retirement and record-breaking performances from Praggnanandhaa and Smriti Mandhana. Bookmark this weekly current affairs page for quick revision before your bank or government exam, and check back every Sunday for the next roundup.