National Daily Current Affairs: 01/09/2026

National Schemes & Policies in News 🏛️

In a major boost to the blue economy, Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh announced the launch of fisheries infrastructure projects worth Rs 36.49 Crore. These projects aim to enhance the supply chain and cold storage facilities under the broader framework of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). Additionally, the Department of Fertilizers is set to launch 'Swachhata Pakhwada-2026' to promote cleanliness across its units from September 1 to 15.

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Exam-Oriented Current Affairs & Key Facts 📝

• Economy: India reported a robust 7.8% GDP growth rate, which the Prime Minister lauded as a testament to the country's economic resilience.
• International Relations: On the sidelines of the SCO Summit, PM Modi held high-level meetings with the President of the Russian Federation and the President of Iran to discuss strategic cooperation and regional security.
• Science & Technology: C-DOT (Centre for Development of Telematics) has unveiled 14 Indigenous Quantum Products. These are designed to secure India’s communication networks against quantum computing threats.
• Defence: The Indian Navy commissioned INS NIPUN, a major step toward indigenous maritime strength. Additionally, the Raksha Mantri scheduled an annual performance review of 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) in New Delhi.
• Polity & Governance: An MoU was signed between Bihar and Jharkhand for the sharing of Sone River water in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
• Federalism: The Ministry of Jal Shakti is hosting the first Departmental Summit focused on the Prime Minister's vision of Cooperative Federalism.

One-Liner Revision Notes ⚡

• India's GDP Growth: 7.8% for the recent quarter.
• INS NIPUN: Newly commissioned vessel into the Indian Navy.
• C-DOT Quantum Products: 14 indigenous solutions for communication security.
• Sone River Water Sharing: MoU signed between Bihar and Jharkhand.
• Fisheries Project Outlay: Rs 36.49 Crore launched by Rajiv Ranjan Singh.
• SCO Summit 2026: Venue for PM's bilateral talks with Russia and Iran.
• Swachhata Pakhwada 2026: September 1 to 15 (Dept. of Fertilizers).
• CENJOWS Event: Second Annual Trident Lecture inaugurated by Raksha Rajya Mantri.

MCQs from Current Affairs ❓

Q1: Which department is hosting the first Departmental Summit based on the vision of Cooperative Federalism?

• A) Ministry of Home Affairs
• B) Ministry of Jal Shakti
• C) Ministry of Finance
• D) NITI Aayog

Q2: How many indigenous quantum products were recently unveiled by C-DOT?

• A) 10
• B) 12
• C) 14
• D) 20

Q3: The Sone River water sharing MoU was signed between which two states?

• A) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
• B) Bihar and Jharkhand
• C) Madhya Pradesh and Bihar
• D) Jharkhand and West Bengal

Q4: What is the recently announced GDP growth rate of India lauded by the Prime Minister?

• A) 7.2%
• B) 7.5%
• C) 7.8%
• D) 8.1%

Q5: INS NIPUN, which was recently in the news, is associated with which wing of the Indian Armed Forces?

• A) Indian Army
• B) Indian Air Force
• C) Indian Navy
• D) Indian Coast Guard

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