THE HINDU — Wednesday, 2 September 2026

15 exam-focused current-affairs briefs with analysis, key points, English vocabulary and GK for UPSC and State PSC aspirants.

1.Polity

Supreme Court Invokes Article 142 to Quash Criminal Cases Against Gen Z Protesters

The Supreme Court, exercising its powers under Article 142, quashed criminal cases against Gen Z protesters and allowed Delhi Police to file fresh FIRs against those with criminal antecedents.

2.Polity

Delhi Election Commission marks 'shifted' and 'deleted' names on draft electoral rolls

The Delhi Election Commission has marked 'shifted' and 'deleted' names on the draft electoral rolls for the 2026 Delhi Assembly elections, with over 1.67 lakh names removed. AAP criticizes the EC for not sharing details of the removed names.

3.Economy

Delhi government to provide free rooftop solar systems to 2.3 lakh households

The Delhi government has approved a Cabinet amendment to allow free rooftop solar systems up to 3 kW for 2.3 lakh households, with subsidies from the Centre and Delhi government.

4.Security & Law and Order

Army Base in Secunderabad Reports Theft of Ammunition and Weapons

Over 1,800 rounds of ammunition, night-vision binoculars, and 21 magazines were stolen from an Army base in Secunderabad, Telangana. The High Court has sought the Centre's response on the matter.

5.Security & Law and Order

Delhi High Court Urges Centre to Act on Army Base Theft

The Delhi High Court has sought the Centre's response on the theft of weapons and ammunition from an Army base in Secunderabad, Telangana.

6.Environment

E-waste Recycling and Strategic Mineral Recovery

The strategic importance of recovering critical minerals from e-waste is highlighted, emphasizing the need for advanced recycling infrastructure and value-based procurement.

7.Environment

India's Data Centre Expansion and Water/Power Concerns

India's data centre expansion is straining water and power resources, leading to policy reviews and calls for national frameworks.

8.Society

Difference Between 'Resume' and 'Biodata'

The terms 'resume' and 'biodata' are often used interchangeably, but there is a subtle difference in their usage.

9.Polity

Supreme Court Quashes Use of ‘Totalisers’ in EVM Vote Counting

The Supreme Court directed the Centre to frame a policy for compensating students who leaked NEET-UG papers and quashed the use of ‘totalisers’ in EVM vote counting, citing concerns over transparency and legal framework.

10.International

BJP President Nitin Nabin Meets Russian Ambassador

BJP president Nitin Nabin met Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov on the sidelines of the SCO Summit, discussing India-Russia relations.

11.Economy

GST Revenue Growth and LPG Consumption Decline

GST revenue grew 14.8% in August, while LPG consumption declined 16.2%, indicating a shift in energy consumption patterns.

12.International

Israel Signs $3.5 Billion Arms Deal with Greece

Israel signed a $3.5 billion arms deal with Greece, part of the new ‘Achilles Shield’ aerial defence system.

13.International

UN Report Finds Syria Building Nuclear Reactor

UN nuclear watchdog inspectors found evidence of Syria building a nuclear reactor in Deir el-Zour.

14.Sports

Ferrari unveils special livery for Italian Grand Prix

Ferrari will have a special livery and team kit at Monza to commemorate Michael Schumacher’s first Italian Grand Prix win.

15.Sports

Pakistan Cricket Board criticized for sacking coach and sending back players

The Pakistan Cricket Board has faced criticism for sacking the coach and sending back seven players during the Test series in England.

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