Welcome to today’s TNPSC Daily Current Affairs for September 04, 2026.
This comprehensive compilation covers all important events across national politics,
international relations, science & technology, economy, sports, and more.
Sourced from The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB, and other reputed media.
Perfect for TNPSC Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, and Group 4 exam preparation.

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🏛️ National Politics & Government

1. ASI Declared Gollala Gudi Temple in Telangana a Monument of National Importance

In September 2026, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Ministry of Culture (MoC) declared Gollala Gudi in Palampet village, Mulugu district, Telangana a ‘Monument of National Importance’, taking the number of sites under the ASI to 10 in Telangana.

Key points:

• The declaration was made through notification S. O. 4802(E) under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

2. Temple Architecture Overview

Location: The temple is located south-west of the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple in Palampet.

Key points:

• Structure: The temple is a Trikutalaya, meaning a shrine with three sanctum structures.
• Mandapa: An east-facing mandapa (pillared hall).
• Three Sanctums: It has three garbhagrihas (sanctum sanctorums).
• Central Sanctum: The central garbhagriha houses a Shiva Lingam.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

3. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Launches the 5th Edition of ‘Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar 2026’ for Ocean Conservation

In September 2026, Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Dr.

Key points:

• Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) launched the 5th edition of Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar 2026 (SSSS v5.0) in New Delhi, Delhi, as a week-long ocean conservation campaign from 12–19 September 2026, culminating on International Coastal Cleanup Day (17 September 2026).
• About Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar 2026: Launches: Union MoS (IC) Dr.
• Jitendra Singh, MoES also unveiled the official SSSS v.5.0 website, Ocean conservation pledge platform, introductory campaign video, and activity schedule video, along with digital engagement platforms including the SAGAR PRAHARI mobile application.
• Olympiad: The first-ever National Ocean Olympiad has been launched under SSSS v5.0, with participation enabled through its official platform “https://www.
• oceanolympiad.
• About SSSS: Launched in 2022, the SSSS campaign was initiated as a 75-day coastal clean-up drive across 75 beaches to commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and is conducted annually during the week of the United Nations (UN’s) International Coastal Cleanup Day.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

4. India, Germany Deepen Green Partnership with Joint Declaration on Wetland Conservation

In September 2026, India and Germany signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) on the Conservation and Wise Use of Wetlands of International Importance during the 4th Indo-German Environment Forum (IGEF) under the theme of “Together for More Resilience” in New Delhi(Delhi) to strengthening bilateral cooperation on environmental protection and climate resilience.

Key points:

• About 4th IGEF: Organisers: The forum was co-organised by the MoEFCC (India) and BMUKN (Germany), in association with the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business (APA) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
• Key Focus Areas: The bilateral engagement promotes cooperation on areas like: low-carbon industries, biodiversity in wetlands, mountains and forests, resource efficiency and circular economy, sustainable finance, green skills, and investment mobilisation.
• About Indo-German Environment Forum (IGEF): Established in 2008, the Indo-German Environment Forum (IGEF) is the highest-level bilateral forum on environmental policy between India and Germany, promoting cooperation on climate action, biodiversity, circular economy, resource efficiency and sustainable development through government, business and stakeholder engagement.
• The JDI was signed by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) along with Carsten Schneider, Minister of Environment Climate Protection, Nature Conservation, and Nuclear Energy(BMUKN), of Government of Germany.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

5. CARA Launches Adoption Awareness 2026 Theme to Promote Legal Adoption

In September 2026, the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), under the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), launched the Adoption Awareness 2026 theme “Legal Adoption.

Key points:

• Say No to Illegal Adoption!”.
• Key Details: Aim: The nationwide initiative promotes legal, safe, transparent and child-centric adoption while preventing illegal adoption practices.
• Outreach Activities: CARA will organise awareness activities and State/Union Territory (UT)-level Adoption Awareness Workshops from September 2026 onwards, expanding the campaign beyond the earlier practice of concentrating adoption-awareness activities in November.
• Coordination: CARA has strengthened coordination with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to prevent illegal adoption.
• Delhi Workshop: CARA, in collaboration with the Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Delhi, will organise an Adoption Awareness Workshop on 10 September 2026 at the Delhi Secretariat, New Delhi.
• About CARA: It is a statutory body established under Section 68 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (as amended in 2021).

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

6. NABARD & IMD Sign MoU to Boost Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Rural Finance via DiCRA

In September 2026, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India Meteorological Department (IMD) to integrate agro-meteorological data into the Data in Climate Resilient Agriculture (DiCRA) platform, enhancing access to weather intelligence for farmers and stakeholders.

Key points:

• Highlights of the MoU to Boost Climate Resilient Agriculture: Integration: IMD will provide agro-meteorological products such as weather forecasts, advisories, in-situ observations, and alerts, which will be integrated into a dedicated Weather Portal within DiCRA.
• Access: The platform will offer open and user-friendly access to climate data through web portals, mobile interfaces, and APIs, ensuring last-mile delivery of actionable information.
• Impact: The initiative will enhance climate risk assessment, improve crop decision-making, and strengthen rural financing by converting weather data into timely, location-specific insights.
• About DiCRA: It is an open-source digital platform supported by NABARD and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
• About NABARD: Established on 12 July 1982, headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and is currently led by Chairman Dr.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

7. BPCL, CSE Signed Mou To Collaborate On Biofuels, Circular Economy Initiatives

In September 2026, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), India’s 2nd largest Oil Marketing Company (OMC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), to collaborate on biofuels, biomass utilisation, waste-to-resource solutions, and circular economy initiatives.

Key points:

• Key Details of Agreement: Key Areas of.
• Collaboration: The newly formed strategic partnership will cover areas like: assessment of feedstock and development of supply chains, biomass, and waste resource management, utilisation of by-products, capacity building, among others.
• Significance: The collaboration aims to develop scalable bioenergy solutions by combining Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited’s biofuel portfolio with Centre for Science and Environment’s expertise.
• Byproducts: The two organisations will explore opportunities to assess and utilise biofuel by-products such as Fermented Organic Manure (FOM), digestate, Bio-carbon dioxide (CO₂), and Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS).
• Signatories: The MoU was signed by Subhankar Sen, Director (Marketing) at BPCL and Sunita Narain, Director General (DG) of CSE).
• About BPCL: It is a “Maharatna” Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) which works under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), established in 1952 and headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra with Snjay Khanna serving as its Chairman and Managing Director (CMD).

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

8. IBCA Signs MoU with ADB for Landscape Conservation and Nature-Positive Financing Initiatives in New Delhi

The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to strengthen collaboration in landscape conservation, sustainable development and financing initiatives.

Key points:

• About Workshop on Tiger Landscapes: Theme: The workshop was held under the theme ‘Tiger Landscapes: Conservation, Bioeconomy and Ecotourism as Pillars for Livelihood and Income Generation’ Organiser: It was jointly organised by IBCA, ADB and National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) under MoEFCC.
• Objective: The workshop focused on landscape-level conservation, regional cooperation, and sustainable development, with discussions on ecosystem services, climate resilience, and nature-based solutions.
• Key Participants: The workshop witnessed the participation of government representatives and experts from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Malaysia, Nepal and Vietnam, along with Indian officials, researchers, and conservation practitioners.
• About IBCA: India-led, IBCA is an international alliance of 95 ranged countries formed in 2023, headquartered in New Delhi, Delhi, mandated to conserve 7 big cat species, namely Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Cheetah, Jaguar, and Puma.
• The MoU was signed during an ‘International Workshop on tiger landscapes’ inaugurated by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in New Delhi, Delhi on 2-3 September 2026.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

9. RBI Approved Carol Kripanayana Furtado as Interim CEO at Ujjivan SFB

On 1 September 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the appointment of Carol Kripanayana Furtado as interim Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (SFB) for a three-month tenure or until a permanent successor is officially appointed.

Key points:

• About Carol Kripanayana Furtado: Leadership: She has nearly three decades of experience across Retail Banking and Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) domains and previously served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ujjivan Financial Services Ltd in 2021.
• Board: She was appointed as Whole-Time Executive Director on May 1, 2024, for a three-year term with approval from the RBI.
• Roles: At Ujjivan SFB, she has served as Chief Business Officer (CBO), Operations and Service Quality Head, and Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO), leading business growth, operations, customer experience, and securing Great Place to Work recognition.
• The decision follows the resignation of Sanjeev Nautiyal on 31 August 2026 after serving over two years, who stepped down on 1 September and will retire on 30 November 2026 after his notice period.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

10. Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma Becomes First Non-Medical Woman Two-Star Officer in Indian Defence Forces

On 1 September 2026, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Shakti Sharma created history by becoming the first woman officer from the non-medical stream of the Indian Defence Forces to attain the rank of AVM or equivalent.

Key points:

• About Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma: Career: Commissioned into the Indian Air Force (IAF) Education Branch on 18 June 1994, she has over 30 years of service across Training Establishments, Field Stations, Command Headquarters, and Air Headquarters.
• Achievements: SheShe spearheaded initiatives for establishing IAF Chairs of Excellence.
• at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (UP), and Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, and became the first woman from the Tri-Services to command a Sainik School at Kapurthala, Punjab.
• Significance: Her promotion as a two-star officer outside the medical stream marks a major milestone in expanding leadership roles for women in defence services.
• About IAF: Established on 8 October 1932, the IAF is headquartered in New Delhi(Delhi) and headed by Chief of the Air Staff Amar Preet Singh.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

🔬 Science & Technology

11. Tata Elxsi and Sarla Aviation Sign MoU to Develop Shunya Electric Air Taxi Platform

In August 2026, Tata Elxsi Limited and Bengaluru-based advanced air mobility startup Sarla Aviation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of Shunya, Sarla Aviation’s six-seater plus one pilot Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

Key points:

• About the Tata Elxsi–Sarla Aviation Partnership: Framework: Under the partnership, Tata Elxsi will provide engineering support for avionics, flight control systems, software integration, testing, verification, validation, and certification activities, while Sarla Aviation will lead the design, development, and type certification of the Shunya platform.
• Timeline: The first flight of the Shunya platform is targeted within 18–24 months, followed by certification activities after completion of the flight testing phase.
• Features: Designed for flight operations exceeding 300 km (Kilometre), the Shunya platform combines VTOL capability with fixed-wing cruise efficiency, enabling runway-independent operations, faster urban and regional connectivity, and efficient electric-powered air transportation.
• Support: The collaboration will also cover sensor fusion-based navigation software, industrial design, structural design, and airworthiness test support, strengthening India’s emerging Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ecosystem.
• The MoU was signed in the presence of Manoj Raghavan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of Tata Elxsi, and Adrian Schmidt and Rakesh Gaonkar, Co-Founders of Sarla Aviation.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Science & Technology (GS Paper 3). Achievements of Indians in S&T.

12. IAF Successfully Tests Indigenous Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Khagantak-243’

In September, Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted the drop trial of the indigenously designed and developed Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) Khagantak-243, demonstrating enhanced long-range air-to-ground precision strike capability.

Key points:

• About Khagantak-243 Long Range Glide Bomb: Overview: Khagantak-243 is a 300 kg (Kilogram)-class airborne Long Range Stand-Off Precision Guided Glide Bomb, designed to enhance the IAF’s stand-off strike capability by enabling fighter aircraft to engage targets from safer distances.
• Development: The LRGB Khagantak-243 was developed through collaboration between Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), which supplied electronics systems and guidance subsystems, and JSR Dynamics, which developed the bomb body and control systems.
• Technology: Glide bombs use aerodynamic surfaces to extend their range and guide the weapon toward targets after release from an aircraft, enabling strikes without requiring aircraft to enter heavily defended areas.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Science & Technology (GS Paper 3). Achievements of Indians in S&T.

💰 Economy & Banking

13. SEBI Grants Category I Merchant Banking Licence to Zerodha

In September 2026, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) granted a Category-I merchant banking licence to Zerodha Corporate Advisors, a subsidiary of Zerodha enabling its entry into investment banking with a focus on capital market-related services, with operations expected to commence within months across India.

Key points:

• About Zerodha’s Entry into Investment Banking:.
• Objective: The move aims to diversify Zerodha’s business model beyond broking into advisory and capital-raising services, leveraging its existing low-cost and client-centric approach.
• Features: Zerodha will initially focus on equity capital markets, including initial public offerings (IPOs), follow-on public offers (FPOs), and advisory services for issuers and investors.
• Model: The firm plans to replicate its brokerage philosophy by offering low-cost services without aggressive selling practices, targeting transparency and efficiency in investment banking.
• Category Classification: Category-I merchant bankers can manage main-board public issues and undertake underwriting with a minimum net worth requirement to Rs.
• About Zerodha: Founded in August 2010 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, by Nithin Kamath and Nikhil Kamath is a leading fintech brokerage that has expanded into asset management, lending, and investment platforms.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

🏏 Sports

14. ICC Approves India as Host for Inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy 2027

In September 2026, the International Cricket Council (ICC) approved India as host for the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy 2027, shifting it from Sri Lanka due to governance issues and failure to meet reform conditions, with the six-team tournament scheduled to be held from 14–28 February 2027.

Key points:

• About ICC Women’s Champions Trophy 2027:.
• Objective: The tournament aims to strengthen women’s cricket globally by boosting competition, visibility, and consistent international opportunities.
• Teams: Six teams Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sri Lanka, qualified based on ICC Women’s Twenty20 International (T20I) rankings as of 6 July 2026.
• Format: The tournament will follow a round-robin league format with each team playing all others once, and the top two teams advancing to the final.
• Selection: The International Cricket Council evaluated Bangladesh, India, and South Africa before selecting India, with approval ratified by its Board on 2 September 2026.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Sports Current Affairs. Awards and achievements of sportspersons.

🏆 Awards & Honours

15. MYAS Announced 4 Awardees of Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards 2024

In September 2026, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) announced 4 winners of Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards (TNNAA) for the year 2024, India’s highest national award for adventure sports.

Key points:

• About TNNAA 2024: Categories: These awards are presented annually by MYAS in 4 main categories such as: Land Adventure, Water Adventure, Air Adventure and Lifetime Achievement, for adventure activities on land, sea, and air.
• Winners: The winners of TNNAA 2024 are: Baljeet Kaur, and Skalzang Rigzin (Land Adventure), Rimo Saha (Water Adventure) and Shiv Prasad Chamoli (Lifetime Achievement).
• Award and Cash Prize: As per MYAS, each recipient will get a bronze statuette, a certificate, a blazer with silken ties/a saree and a cash prize of Rs 15 lakh.
• The 2024 TNNAA will be officially presented by President of India Draupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan (New Delhi, Delhi), alongside the National Sports Awards 2025.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Awards & Honours. Frequently asked in TNPSC prelims.

16. 68th Ramon Magsaysay Awards: Tommy Koh, Runa Khan and Bo Kyi Winners of 2026

On August 31 2026, the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) announced Tommy Koh (Singapore), Runa Khan (Bangladesh) and Bo Kyi (Myanmar) as winners of the 68th Ramon Magsaysay Awards (2026), often regarded as Asia’s Nobel Prize, on the occasion of 119th birth anniversary Ramon Magsaysay, 7th President of the Philippines.

Key points:

• About 2026 Winners & Their Contribution: Tommy Koh: He is a veteran Singaporean diplomat and legal expert who played a pivotal role in the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)(in 1982).
• He received the award in recognition of his outstanding contribution for promoting dialogue between countries and supporting international cooperation.
• Runa Khan: She is a founder of a Bangladeshi Non-Government Organisation (NGO) called “Friendship”, which works mainly for the welfare of Bangladesh’s char communities.
• Bo Kyi: Kyi, a former political prisoner, is recognised for fighting the rights of political prisoners and documenting human rights violations in Myanmar.
• About Ramon Magsaysay Award: The award was instituted in 1957 by the government of the Philippines in association with the trustees of Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RGB), in the honour of former President of the Philippines, Ramon Magsayay.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: Awards & Honours. Frequently asked in TNPSC prelims.

📘 General Knowledge & Miscellaneous

17. World Coconut Day 2026 – September 2

World Coconut Day is observed annually across the globe on 2 September to celebrate the significance of coconuts in agriculture, nutrition, and livelihoods worldwide.

Key points:

• Background: Origin: World Coconut Day was initiated by the Asian and Pacific Coconut Community (APCC), now the International Coconut Community (ICC).
• First Event: First observed in 2009, it is celebrated annually across major coconut-producing countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
• Significance: 2 September marks the foundation day of the ICC, established in 1969 under the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), with India as a founding member.
• 2026 Events: Celebration: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CPCRI) celebrated World Coconut Day 2026 in Kasaragod, Kerala.
• 2026 Theme: “Coconuts in Times of Uncertainty: Securing Food, Energy, and Livelihoods”.

📌 Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.