Daily Current Affairs Highlights & Quiz: 2nd September 2026 (Odisha & National Special)
📌 Overview
Stay ahead in your competitive exam preparations (OPSC, OSSSC, OSSC, Banking, Railway & SSC) with today’s essential news updates and current affairs summary.
1. Where in Odisha is the proposed National Shipbuilding and Heavy Industries Park set to be established?
The Centre granted in-principle approval for the National Shipbuilding and Heavy Industries Park in Kendrapara district near the Mahanadi River, with an estimated investment of ₹24,700 Crore.
2. Which municipal corporation in Odisha recently opened the state’s first LPG-based small animal crematorium?
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) inaugurated the state’s first LPG-based crematorium dedicated to small animals and pet carcass disposal.
3. The proposed National Shipbuilding and Heavy Industries Park in Kendrapara was approved under which Central scheme?
The project received in-principle approval under the Shipbuilding Development Scheme of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways.
4. Which district in Odisha recently introduced the ‘Grain ATM’ for automated food distribution?
Dhenkanal district introduced the Grain ATM initiative to improve efficiency and transparency in public food distribution.
5. What is the main objective of the Mega Cooperative Membership Campaign launched by the Government?
The campaign aims to strengthen direct linkage between farmers, rural households, and cooperative institutions using a transparent digital registration system.
6. Under the Legal Metrology Rules 2026, which time standard was made the single official reference across India for legal and commercial purposes?
The Legal Metrology Rules 2026 make Indian Standard Time (IST) the mandatory single reference for all official, administrative, and legal activities.
7. Which state launched the ‘Promand Operating System’, an AI-driven platform for accounting and strategic management?
Andhra Pradesh launched the Promand Operating System, an AI-driven platform tailored for public accounting and strategic governance.
8. Which organization developed and technically supports the Integrated Fertilizer Management System (IFMS)?
The Integrated Fertilizer Management System (IFMS) is developed and supported by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) to ensure transparent fertilizer tracking.
9. Which State/UT recorded the highest own revenue as a share of total revenue receipts in FY 2024–25 Budget Estimates?
Delhi recorded the highest own revenue as a share of total revenue receipts, at 93.2%, among States/UTs with comparable data for FY 2024–25 Budget Estimates.
10. Which state is home to India’s first dedicated Quantum and AI university campus?
Andhra Pradesh hosts India’s first dedicated Quantum & AI university campus for advanced technology education.
11. The ‘Javelin’ missile system is primarily classified under which category of weapons?
The Javelin is a shoulder-fired Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) system widely used globally.
12. Kamlang Tiger Reserve, which was recently in the news, is located in which state/UT?
Kamlang Tiger Reserve is located in Arunachal Pradesh, bordered by Namdapha National Park in the south.
13. Where was the ‘Green Force Complex’ inaugurated to facilitate research on genetically modified (GM) crops under controlled environments?
The Green Force Complex was set up at the BRIC-National Agri-Food and Biomanufacturing Institute to test GM crops prior to field testing.
14. Which space telescope was highlighted for studying distant galaxies, exoplanets, and dark energy?
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is designed to study dark energy, exoplanets, and deep infrared astrophysics.
15. What was the official theme of the 4th Indo-German Environment Forum held in New Delhi?
The 4th Indo-German Environment Forum focused on environmental policy cooperation under the theme ‘Together for More Resilience’.
16. Which country hosted the Supreme Audit Institutions (SAI) / SCO Cooperation Organization Summit 2026?
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan hosted the summit, marking the conclusion of Kyrgyzstan’s SCO chairmanship.
17. World Coconut Day is observed globally every year on which date?
World Coconut Day is celebrated on September 2nd to highlight the economic and health benefits of coconuts.
18. Who won the PSA Budapest Squash Open title in Hungary?
Velavan Senthilkumar of India won the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Budapest Squash Open title in Hungary. He defeated Balazs Farkas of Hungary 3–0 in the final.
19. The International Day Against Nuclear Tests is observed annually on which date?
The United Nations recognizes August 29th as the International Day Against Nuclear Tests.
20. Who was appointed as the Vice President and Auditor General of the World Bank Group in August 2026?
Yuko Keicho was appointed as the Vice President and Auditor General of the World Bank Group.
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🌟 Key News Highlights
- 🚢 Odisha’s ₹24,700 Cr Industrial Boost: The Central Government granted in-principle approval for the National Shipbuilding and Heavy Industries Park in Kendrapara, Odisha, near the Mahanadi River basin .
- 🐾 Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC): Launched Odisha’s first LPG-based Small Animal Crematorium to support scientific, hygienic, and eco-friendly pet animal carcass disposal .
- 🚜 Cooperative Membership Campaign: Government launches a mega digital drive to connect farmers directly with rural financial institutions .
- ⏰ Standard Time Mandate: Under the Legal Metrology Rules 2026, Indian Standard Time (IST) is mandated as the single reference across administrative and commercial sectors in India .
- 🌾 Integrated Fertilizer Management System (IFMS): Supported by NIC, IFMS enters a new tech-enabled phase to bring transparent data-driven tracking for fertilizer distribution across India .
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