UPSC Current Affairs for 2026-09-01

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• State of exception: On India, the UN CERD reportPolity and Social Justice · India's first CERD review since 2007 drew 'grave concern' over violence against minorities, Dalits, and non-citizens.
• Rupee falls 13 paise to 95.56 against U.S. dollar in early tradeEconomy · Rupee depreciated to 95.56 against USD amid rising crude prices, geopolitical tensions, and Fed rate hike expectations.
• Judicial infrastructure panel submits interim report to CJIPolity · Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee submitted its interim report to CJI on August 31, 2026.
• India’s GDP growth at 7.8% in Q1, slower than last quarter but quicker than last yearEconomy · India's GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY27, surpassing last year's 6.9% but below the previous quarter's 8.6%.
• Nepal-China flash flood disaster exposes fragility of Hindu Kush Himalayas: U.N. climate chiefEnvironment and Disaster Management · UN climate chief Simon Stiell highlighted the fragility of Kush Himalayas after a glacial collapse and flash flood near the Nepal-China border killed 788 people.
• Iran dismisses Trump's post of attack on key energy hub of KhargInternational Relations · Iran dismissed Trump's AI-generated video claiming Kharg Island was attacked, amid renewed US-Iran hostilities.
• Bihar CM urges Union Minister of Jal Shakti to accelerate irrigation and flood control projectsPolity and Governance · Bihar CM urged the Union Jal Shakti Minister to expedite central approvals and funds for irrigation and flood control projects, including the Kosi-Mechi Inter-State River Link Project.
• After Supreme Court refusal to halt CJP march, Delhi Police seeks quashing of FIRs against NEET-UG protesters, studentsPolity · Supreme Court refused to halt CJP protest march ahead of BRICS Summit; Delhi Police sought quashing of FIRs against NEET-UG protesters.
• After Supreme Court judge’s letters, Collegium recommends new Chief Justice for Rajasthan HCPolity · Supreme Court Collegium recommended new Chief Justices for Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and J&K and Ladakh High Courts after a sitting judge's complaint against the Acting Chief Justice became public.
• PM Modi urges Iran to ensure peace, freedom of navigationPolity · PM Modi met Iranian President Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek, urging peace and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.