UPSC current affairs — 4 September 2026

The 8 exam-relevant stories for 4 September 2026.

  1. ISRO successfully launches Earth observation satellite EOS-05 (S&T)
    ISRO has successfully launched EOS-05, India’s first ever imaging satellite designed to monitor the Earth from a Geosynchronous orbit about 36,000 km above the planet.
  2. CJP cases scrapped: What powers does Article 142 give the Supreme Court, and why is it controversial? (Polity)
    The scrapping of CJP cases has brought renewed focus onto the powers granted to the Supreme Court under Article 142 to pass decrees for complete justice, along with the controversies surrounding its application.
  3. Raksha Mantri unveils ‘RAKSHA’ defence diplomacy document outlining India’s strategic roadmap & vision for global partnerships over next 10 years (IR)
    The Raksha Mantri has unveiled the 'RAKSHA' defence diplomacy document, which outlines India's strategic roadmap and vision for global partnerships over the next decade.
  4. ‘Very’ strong El Nino emerging, to last till Feb 2027: WMO (Environment)
    The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that a 'very' strong El Nino is emerging and is expected to last until February 2027, amping up global weather extremes.
  5. Gig work a full-time job for many in India, finds survey (Society)
    A new survey reveals that gig work has become a full-time job for many in India, who face unsafe working conditions, excessive hours, climate-related risks, and inadequate social protection.
  6. Red hexagon on your snack pack: What FSSAI’s new proposed warning label means (Governance)
    The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed in a Supreme Court affidavit a red hexagon warning label for packaged products high in two or more nutrients of concern, namely added sugar, added saturated fat, and salt.
  7. India’s Q1 GDP at 7.8% beats RBI estimates: Why is Garg questioning the data? (Economy)
    While India's Q1 GDP growth reached 7.8%, exceeding the RBI's estimate of 7%, former Finance Secretary S. C. Garg has contested and questioned the validity of these growth figures.
  8. An ageing India, counted but not fully understood (Society)
    To adequately serve India's growing elderly population, public policy requires deeper data on their chronic health conditions, healthcare expenditures, and regional distribution rather than simple population counts.

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