Daily Current Affairs — 03 September 2026
Daily Current Affairs · 03 September 2026
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Current Affairs 03 September 2026 — Full Video (Hinglish)
Every major story of the day explained in Hinglish · by Current Affair Daily
Watch the full day's current affairs explained end to end, then test yourself on the topics below.
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26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit
The 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State (CHS) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and the inaugural "SCO Plus" meeting were held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
- Marking the 25th anniversary of the SCO, the summit was chaired by Kyrgyzstan under the theme, "25 Years of the SCO: Together for Sustainable Peace…
- The 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek strengthened cooperation in regional security
- For India, the SCO remains an important platform to advance strategic autonomy, Central Asian connectivity, counter-terrorism and multi-alignment…
- Bishkek Declaration: The SCO leaders signed and issued the Bishkek Declaration
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- SCO Charter Amendments: The leaders approved the Protocol on Amendments and Additions to the SCO Charter
- This aims to enhance intelligence sharing against terrorism, extremism, and organized crime.
- It also decided to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the SCO Secretariat and the African Union Commission
- Lahore was also designated as the SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital for 2026–2027.
- Three Pillars of Engagement: India's Prime Minister outlined three core pillars for the SCO's future: Security, Connectivity, and Opportunity.
- Dismantling the Terror Ecosystem: India strongly called for a unified approach to counter-terrorism
4. What is the significance of the SCO Plus format? The SCO Plus expands dialogue to non-member states and international organisations
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25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit
The Prime Minister of India participated in the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), held in Tianjin, China.
- Counter-Terrorism: Tianjin Declaration strongly condemned terrorism
- Membership & Partnerships: Laos accepted as a partner country, taking SCO's total strength to 27 (10 members (including India) + 17 partners).
- Global Governance: The Global Governance Initiative (GGI) was proposed to promote sovereign equality, multilateralism, and a just global order
- Reaffirmed people-to-people engagement and the importance of mutual respect and collaboration among member states.
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- The summit condemned military actions in Gaza and Iran and emphasized inclusive governance in Afghanistan for lasting peace.
- Expanding Geopolitical Reach: SCO has grown beyond its Central Asian origins
- It provides space for Global South voices to resist being confined to outdated global frameworks.
- The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) of SCO in Tashkent, Uzbekistan strengthens cooperation against terrorism, separatism, and extremism.
- The SCO Business Council and Interbank Consortium push forward multilateral economic projects.
- SCO is positioning itself as a forum for inclusive development, aligning with the aspirations of the Global South.
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Polity
Collective Security Treaty Organisation
Recently, Kazakhstan's President called on the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) to help manage ongoing protests in the country.
- Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India's Interests
- About: It is an intergovernmental military alliance (six countries) that came into effect in 2002.
- It started storming into Kazakhstan to curb the protests which threatened the very existence of the regime that has ruled the Central Asian country…
- It is an intergovernmental military alliance that was signed on 15th May 1992.
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- In 1992, six post-Soviet states belonging to the Commonwealth of Independent States—Russia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and…
- This is also referred to as the "Tashkent Pact" or "Tashkent Treaty".
- Three other post-Soviet states—Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Georgia—signed the next year and the treaty took effect in 1994.
- Five years later, six of the nine—all but Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Uzbekistan—agreed to renew the treaty for five more years, and in 2002 those six…
- The headquarters is located in the Russian capital of Moscow.
- Current members are Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the Russian Federation and Tajikistan.
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China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
Recently, Pakistan and China decided to welcome any third country joining the multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
- In context to Afghanistan, it had broken new ground in strengthening international and regional connectivity.
- Earlier, Pakistan signed a new agreement with China to begin the second phase of the USD 60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
- CPEC is a 3,000-km long route of infrastructure projects connecting China's northwest Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and the Gwadar Port in the…
- It is a bilateral project between Pakistan and China
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- It will pave the way for China to access the Middle East and Africa from Gwadar Port
- CPEC is a part of the Belt and Road Initiative
- India's Sovereignty: India has continuously opposed the project since it passes through the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir territory of Gilgit-Baltistan –…
- Most key players in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, have expressed optimism about the project.
- There have been calls by local business and political leaders to declare Kashmir on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) a 'Special Economic Zone'.
- However, a well-connected Gilgit-Baltistan that attracts industrial development and foreign investment, if CPEC proves a success, will further…
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China’s Belt and Road Initiative
China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is celebrating its 10th anniversary. This colossal project, in 2013, aims to reshape global trade and infrastructure development.
- About: The BRI, represents a multifaceted development strategy aimed at enhancing global connectivity and cooperation.
- It was launched in 2013 and aims to link Southeast Asia, Central Asia, the Gulf region, Africa and Europe with a network of land and sea routes
- Silk Road Economic Belt: This segment of the BRI is dedicated to improving connectivity
- This component emphasizes maritime connections and cooperation in the form of ports, shipping routes, and maritime infrastructure projects
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- The primary goal of the BRI is to boost international connectivity by enhancing infrastructure, trade, and economic cooperation
- The land-based Silk Road Economic Belt envisions six key corridors for development: China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
- Economic Impact: Countries participating in the BRI have witnessed growth in trade and investments with China
- Trade with BRI partners registered an annual growth rate of 6.4%, reaching USD 19.1 trillion between 2013 and 2022.
- India opposes the project on the grounds of sovereignty and transparency
- Debt Burden: The debt sustainability and transparency of the BRI projects
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🗺️ Indian Geography MCQ Quiz · भारतीय भूगोल
10 bilingual MCQs · Indian Geography · Members Only on YouTube
Today's rotation: Indian Geography. Take this break between news topics to sharpen the core concept.
History
SCO ‘Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS)’ Meeting
Recently, a meeting held between the member nations of the SCO under the framework of the SCO's Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS).
- SCO-RATS meeting agenda is to boost cooperation in fighting different global and regional security challenges.
- India has chaired the Council of Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure of SCO (RATS SCO).
- Situation of Afghanistan and security concerns raised due to the fall of Afghanistan in the hands of the Taliban was the main agenda of the meeting.
- India has expressed a strong desire to strengthen its security cooperation with the SCO and its Regional Anti-Terrorism Structure
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- SCO-RATS is a permanent body of the Sanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
- It is promoting coordination and interaction between the SCO member states as per as fight against terrorism, extremism and separatism are concern.
- The main functions of SCO-RATS are information sharing.
- As a member, India has actively participated in the activities of SCO-RATS.
- India's permanent membership would enable it to generate greater understanding among members for its perspective.
- The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was established as a multilateral association to ensure security and maintain stability across the vast…
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Polity
History of Russia and Ukraine
Recently, Russia recognised two independent republics out of Ukraine (Donetsk and Luhansk – Donbass region), signaling the inevitable war that followed.
- Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India's Interests
- In the declaration of war, the Russian President described Ukraine with no history or identity, and was entirely and fully created by the former…
- Ukraine and Russia share hundreds of years of cultural, linguistic and familial link.
- A millennium ago, what is Ukraine today lay at the heart of the Kyivan Rus' (Rus' land).
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- Kyivan Rus was a federation of the East Slavic, Baltic, and Finnic peoples of eastern and northern Europe, with its capital in Kyiv
- The Byzantine Empire, also called Byzantium, was the eastern half of the Roman Empire, based at Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) that continued…
- The Golden Horde was the group of settled Mongols who ruled over Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Moldova, and the Caucasus from the 1240s until 1502.
- Geography: Ukraine is in the east of Europe, and is bound by Russia to its northeast, east, and southeast, and the Black Sea in the south
- Demography: In July 2021, Ukraine's population was estimated at 43.7 million
- Economy: Ukraine is the poorest country in Europe in terms of gross domestic product and gross national income per capita
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RATS-SCO
Recently, India assumed the Chairmanship of Council of Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (RATS-SCO) in 2021 for a period of one year.
- Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India's Interests
- In pursuance of this, the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) in association with Data Security Council of India (DSCI), organized a Seminar…
- About RATS-SCO: SCO-RATS is a permanent body of the SCO and is intended to facilitate coordination and interaction between the SCO member states in…
- The main functions of SCO-RATS are coordination and information sharing.
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- As a member, India has actively participated in the activities of SCO-RATS.
- India's permanent membership would enable it to generate greater understanding among members for its perspective.
- The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) was established as a multilateral association to ensure security and maintain stability across the vast…
- It envisages joining forces to counteract emerging challenges and threats, and enhance trade, as well as cultural and humanitarian cooperation
- Prior to the creation of SCO in 2001, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan were members of the Shanghai Five
- Executive Committee of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) in Tashkent.
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Economy
India’s Dual-Track Sports Policy for Pakistan
India has formally institutionalized a dual-track sports policy that maintains a strict freeze on bilateral engagements with Pakistan while ensuring…
- Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India's Interests
- Safeguarding Athlete Interests: By following the "practices of international sports bodies," the policy prevents Indian athletes from being…
- Formalization of Ad Hoc Practices: The memo transitions the handling of Pakistan-origin athletes and officials from an unpredictable case-by-case…
- Supportive Visa Regime: To meet international norms
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- Olympic and Global Ambitions: This shift is critical for India's bids to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games
- Impact on Near-Term Fixtures: The policy paves the way for high-stakes encounters in the Cricket Champions Trophy in 2029
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India-China Disengagement along the LAC
Recently, India's External Affairs Minister said that about 75% of the "disengagement problems" with China have been "sorted out" along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh.
- Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India's Interests
- However, Demchok and Depsang plains have seen no progress towards their resolution in the past two years.
- Verified Disengagement: Both India and China have mutually agreed on and verified disengagement from five friction points
- India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the meeting of BRICS NSAs in St Petersburg
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- The recent optimism for further disengagement is linked to the upcoming BRICS Summit in October in Kazan
- The expression "narrow down the differences" had been used for the first time in the bilateral talks on the border standoff and indicated hope for…
- Stalled Negotiations: Despite multiple rounds of talks, agreements on Demchok and Depsang have not materialised.
- Military Build-Up: Both India and China have continued significant infrastructure development and troop deployments along the 3,488 km-long LAC
- It may lead to a military escalation in case of any miscalculation.
- Depsang Plains: The Depsang Plains is a strategically important territory
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Simple Current Affairs MCQ — 03 September 2026
10 accessible MCQs covering the same topics · great for quick revision
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