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Daily Current Affairs: 3 September 2026

Current affairs of 3 September 2026: UNCCD COP17 Ulaanbaatar: Drought Tools Launched; IPPB 9th Foundation Day: New Digital Launches and Reach; LIC Bima Platinum Plan 770 and Jeevan Raksha Plan 894, and 12 more topics. Key facts for every exam, with a quiz.

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In this issue: 15 topics

National Affairs

Messi quits international football at 39
Women’s Champions Trophy 2027: India Named ICC Host
Hyundai World Archery Para Series 2026 in Ahmedabad
Kakatiya Dynasty: Telangana’s Medieval Heritage Explained

Banking & Finance

IPPB 9th Foundation Day: New Digital Launches and Reach
LIC Bima Platinum Plan 770 and Jeevan Raksha Plan 894
RBI Executive Director: Suman Ray Takes Charge

Economy

JCR Raises India’s Sovereign Rating to A-
National Accounts Statistics 2026 on new 2022-23 base
Kendrapara Shipbuilding Cluster Gets ₹24,700 Crore In-Principle Nod

Science & Technology

Artemis Accords: Türkiye Becomes the 71st Signatory

Environment & Ecology

UNCCD COP17 Ulaanbaatar: Drought Tools Launched
UNEP Overshoot Pathway: 1.5°C Breach Expected Soon

Defence & Security

China’s GJ-21 Stealth UAV and Type 076 Sichuan Ship

Reports & Indexes

AISHE 13th and 14th Editions: Higher Education Growth

National Affairs

Awards & Persons

1. Messi quits international football at 39

Lionel Messi announced retirement from international football at the age of 39.
He played for Argentina for roughly twenty years.
His honours include the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Copa America 2021 and 2024, and Finalissima 2022.

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2. Women’s Champions Trophy 2027: India Named ICC Host

The ICC picked India to host the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy in 2027.
The tournament is slated for 14 to 28 February 2027.
It is the first edition of this event, so it is a prime sports GK point.

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3. Hyundai World Archery Para Series 2026 in Ahmedabad

India is hosting the Hyundai World Archery Para Series 2026 for the very first time.
The venue is Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad.
The competition runs from 5 to 9 September 2026.

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History, Art & Culture

4. Kakatiya Dynasty: Telangana’s Medieval Heritage Explained

The Kakatiyas were a prominent medieval dynasty ruling parts of the eastern Deccan.
They are closely linked with present-day Telangana.
They are remembered for temple architecture and water management.
They also built a strong administration and Deccan cultural heritage.

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Banking & Finance

Banking & Finance

5. IPPB 9th Foundation Day: New Digital Launches and Reach

IPPB marked its 9th Foundation Day on 1 September 2026.
New launches: DakPay Sound Box for merchants, a Digital Insurance Technology Platform and a Digital Mutual Fund Platform.
Customer base reached 13.25 crore as of 31 March 2026.
Rural customers formed 77% and women 49% of the base; deposits stood at ₹29,104 crore.

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Banking & Finance

6. LIC Bima Platinum Plan 770 and Jeevan Raksha Plan 894

LIC launched two non-linked, non-participating insurance plans on 1 September 2026.
Bima Platinum is Plan 770, a savings-cum-protection plan with a minimum basic sum assured of ₹3 lakh.
Jeevan Raksha is Plan 894, a pure-risk plan with basic sum assured from ₹5 lakh to ₹24 lakh.

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Banking & Finance

7. RBI Executive Director: Suman Ray Takes Charge

Suman Ray became an RBI Executive Director effective 1 September 2026.
She was earlier the RBI's Regional Director for Maharashtra.
Her portfolio includes DICGC and the Premises Department.

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Economy

8. JCR Raises India’s Sovereign Rating to A-

Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) raised India's sovereign rating by one notch, from BBB+ to A-.
India's country ceiling was also lifted to A.
JCR pointed to growth near 7%, GST reforms, digital public infrastructure and sturdier banks.

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9. National Accounts Statistics 2026 on new 2022-23 base

MoSPI brought out National Accounts Statistics 2026 built on a new 2022-23 base year.
The publication has 60 statements covering GDP, income, consumption, savings and investment.
Indices cited include PPI, IIP and BkSPI.

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10. Kendrapara Shipbuilding Cluster Gets ₹24,700 Crore In-Principle Nod

In-principle approval was given to NSHIPOL for a ₹24,700 crore shipbuilding cluster in Kendrapara, Odisha.
Planned capacity is about 1.2 million gross tonnes a year on 2,000-2,500 acres beside the Mahanadi.
The site is on the northern bank of the Mahanadi, opposite the IFFCO plant at Paradip.
NSHIPOL applied on 30 July; the Inter-Ministerial Group for Shipbuilding met on 10 August.

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Science & Technology

Science & Technology

11. Artemis Accords: Türkiye Becomes the 71st Signatory

Türkiye became the 71st country to join the Artemis Accords.
It is the 7th West Asian country to sign the Accords.
NASA and the US Department of State launched the Accords in 2020 to promote safe, peaceful and sustainable space exploration.

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Environment & Ecology

Environment & Ecology

12. UNCCD COP17 Ulaanbaatar: Drought Tools Launched

UNCCD COP17 took place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from 17 to 28 August 2026, under the theme 'Restoring Land. Restoring Hope.'
India's delegate was Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav.
Launches included IDRO Phase-II, the AI-based Drought Resilience Index and the Drought Resilience Investment Facility.
Egypt will host COP18 in 2028 at Sharm El-Sheikh.

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Environment & Ecology

13. UNEP Overshoot Pathway: 1.5°C Breach Expected Soon

UNEP's report 'Limiting Overshoot' gave the UN's first detailed 'overshoot, peak and decline' pathway.
Breaching 1.5°C is expected in the next few years and is called unavoidable.
Full delivery of national plans and net-zero pledges would still mean a 1.8°C peak.
Current policies point to roughly 2.6°C of warming by 2100.

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Defence & Security

Science & Technology

14. China’s GJ-21 Stealth UAV and Type 076 Sichuan Ship

China tested its GJ-21 stealth UAV.
The Type 076 Sichuan amphibious assault ship entered the final phase of sea trials.
Sichuan displaces over 40,000 tonnes and is fitted with EMALS.
The developments show fixed-wing and unmanned combat systems being merged into naval operations.

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Reports & Indexes

Health & Social Issues

15. AISHE 13th and 14th Editions: Higher Education Growth

The Education Ministry released the 13th and 14th AISHE editions, covering 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Over the decade universities grew from 760 to 1,289 and colleges from 38,498 to 48,246.
Standalone institutions rose from 12,276 to 15,221.
Gender Parity Index stood at 1.08 in 2023-24, above 1.0 for a seventh straight year.

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