UPSC Current Affairs — 7 September 2026
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India-France Strategic Partnership Reaches New Heights
Why in news: PM Modi addressed the opening of Swaminarayan Hindu Temple in Paris and highlighted India-France relations.
Prime Minister Modi has emphasized that India-France relations have reached new heights, with 2026 being celebrated as the India-France Year of Innovation. This strategic partnership is grounded in a long-standing cultural and political foundation. The opening of the Swaminarayan Hindu Temple in Paris represents the growing cultural and religious visibility of Indian heritage in Europe and underscores the deepening people-to-people connections between the two nations.
ISRO Launches EOS-05 Satellite for Multi-Sector Applications
Why in news: ISRO successfully launched the EOS-05 satellite, expanding India's earth observation capabilities.
ISRO's launch of the EOS-05 satellite marks an important addition to India's space capabilities. The satellite has applications across varied sectors including security and weather monitoring. This launch reinforces India's commitment to developing indigenous space infrastructure for national and civilian applications.
India's GDP Data Faces Credibility Scrutiny Over Methodology Changes
Why in news: India's updated GDP methodology revision raises concerns over downward nominal revisions and sudden inclusion of Producer Price Index.
India's updated gross domestic product methodology addresses past statistical issues, but the recent revisions have raised credibility concerns. The downward nominal revisions and the sudden inclusion of the Producer Price Index in the GDP calculation have triggered fresh scrutiny. Economists and analysts question whether these methodological adjustments adequately account for changes in economic measurement standards, particularly regarding their impact on nominal growth assessments.
National Safai Karmachari Commission: New Appointments Announced
Why in news: The government made new appointments to the National Safai Karmachari Commission.
The National Safai Karmachari Commission, a constitutional body mandated to safeguard the rights and welfare of sanitation workers, has received new appointments. This commission plays a critical role in ensuring implementation of laws protecting sanitation workers and investigating violations of their rights, reflecting the government's focus on social welfare and constitutional protections for marginalized communities.
Global Monetary Regime Shift: Era of Cheap Money Ending
Why in news: Moody's Ratings report signals a new macroeconomic regime characterized by higher interest rates globally.
According to Moody's Ratings, a new macroeconomic regime is driving differentiated repricing across global financial assets, with a shift toward higher interest rates at its core. This transition marks the end of the era of abundant cheap money that characterized post-2008 financial markets. The implications span currency valuations, asset prices, and capital flows, requiring policy adjustments across emerging and developed economies.
Japan Upgrades India's Sovereign Rating Following 7.8% GDP Growth
Why in news: Japan Credit Rating agency upgraded India's sovereign rating on the back of strong GDP performance.
Japan's Credit Rating agency (JCR) upgraded India's sovereign rating from BBB+ to A- with a stable outlook following the country's strong 7.8% GDP growth. This upgrade reflects improved investor confidence in India's economic trajectory and fiscal management. An A- rating signals stronger creditworthiness and lower sovereign risk, potentially benefiting India's borrowing costs and foreign investment inflows.
Climate Scientist Prof. Krishna AchutaRao of IIT Delhi Passes Away
Why in news: Prominent climate scientist and IIT Delhi professor Krishna AchutaRao died at age 62.
Climate scientist and IIT Delhi professor Krishna AchutaRao has passed away at 62. Prof. AchutaRao was a leading figure in climate science research in India, contributing significantly to understanding climate change impacts and contributing to global climate science discourse. His loss represents a significant blow to India's climate research community at a time when robust indigenous climate science capacity is critical for informed policy-making.
Test yourself: today's 5-question sprint
- India-France Year of Tourism
- India-France Year of Innovation
- India-France Year of Trade
- India-France Year of Culture
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The brief on India-France relations explicitly states that 2026 is being celebrated as the India-France Year of Innovation as part of their strategic partnership.
- EOS-03
- EOS-04
- EOS-05
- EOS-06
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The brief on ISRO's satellite launch clearly mentions the EOS-05 satellite as the recently launched satellite with applications in security and weather monitoring.
- Upward revisions in nominal growth estimates
- Exclusion of the Producer Price Index
- Downward nominal revisions and sudden inclusion of PPI
- Lack of international standards compliance
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The brief on GDP data scrutiny specifically mentions that credibility concerns have arisen due to downward nominal revisions and the sudden inclusion of the Producer Price Index in the GDP calculation.
- BBB
- BBB+
- A-
- A
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The brief on Japan's sovereign rating upgrade states that JCR upgraded India's rating from BBB+ to A- with a stable outlook following strong GDP growth.
- Increased quantitative easing by central banks
- A shift toward higher interest rates
- Reduced government spending
- Currency devaluation
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The brief on the global monetary regime shift clearly states that the new macroeconomic regime is characterized by a move toward higher interest rates at its core, marking the end of cheap money era.
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