Current affairs 7 Sep 2026

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International Vulture Awareness Day 2026 observed on September 5

International Vulture Awareness Day 2026 was observed on September 5, the first Saturday of September, to highlight the ecological importance of vultures and promote their conservation. The 2026 theme is "Strengthen the Vulture Safe Zone."

Climate scientist Krishna Achuta Rao of IIT Delhi passes away at 62

Noted climate scientist and IIT Delhi professor Krishna Achuta Rao passed away at 62 on September 4, 2026. He helped identify human influence on climate change, including temperature shifts across Indian sub-regions, worked on attribution…

Dinesh Sharma appointed Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Dinesh Sharma, a BJP Rajya Sabha MP and former Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, has been appointed Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. He is also a Vice-Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha…

Tamil Nadu identifies 41 elephant corridors, seeks more time for notification

The Tamil Nadu government has identified 41 elephant corridors across the State and asked for three more months to finish studying and notifying them. The Wildlife Trust of India had earlier listed 17 corridors, while…

UNGA adopts 'Correct the Map' resolution for accurate depiction of Africa

The UN General Assembly adopted the "Correct the Map" resolution encouraging world maps that show Africa's true size. It was backed by 164 countries, with the United States voting against and six abstaining.

SC directs seven States including Tamil Nadu to raise district judges' retirement age to 62

In All India Judges Association v. Union of India, the Supreme Court told seven States, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, to raise the retirement age of district judges from…

28th Western Zonal Council meeting held in Panaji, Goa

The Union Home Minister chaired the 28th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Panaji, Goa. Zonal Councils are statutory bodies set up under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956 to foster Centre-State and inter-State cooperation…

Supreme Court uses Article 142 to quash cases against NEET protesters

The Supreme Court invoked Article 142 of the Constitution to quash criminal cases filed against NEET protesters. Article 142 lets the Court pass any order needed to "do complete justice", enforceable across India, but it…

Sustainable debt-GSDP ratio for Tamil Nadu pegged at 23%

A sustainable debt-to-GSDP ratio of 23% has been suggested for Tamil Nadu, against about 27% now. The 2017 FRBM Committee led by N.K. Singh set 20% as the prudent limit for States; three extra points…

Reconstructed Veera Vasantharayar Mandapam at Madurai Meenakshi Temple inaugurated

The reconstructed Veera Vasantharayar Mandapam at the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai was formally opened on August 30, 2026. Built in 1611 CE by Muthu Veerappa Nayak, brother of King Thirumalai Nayak, it stands near…