Daily Current Affairs 3 September 2026

The Department of Legal Affairs (DoLA) under the Ministry of Law & Justice (MoLJ) has notified the establishment of the ‘Mediation Council of India (MCI)’, headquartered in New Delhi. The council is formed to promote domestic and international mediation and to strengthen the dispute-resolution framework of India.

The MCI comprises a Chairperson, 2 Members, 3 ex-officio Members, and 1 part-time Member representing a commerce and industry body. The non-ex-officio Members are appointed for a 4-year tenure and are eligible for reappointment. The age limit for the Chairperson is 70 years, while for other Members, it is 67 years.

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has launched ‘Mission Samriddh Gaon’ at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi to establish a framework for rural transformation.

The initiative, under the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), aims to create poverty-free and employment-rich villages while ensuring universal access to basic amenities. A pilot implementation of the mission will be conducted in Madhya Pradesh. The successful models from the pilot phase will be replicated across the country.

Union Minister of State Durgadas Uikey has inaugurated the National Conclave on Tribal Languages & Museums in Mysuru, organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA). The conclave focused on the documentation, preservation, and revitalization of tribal languages.

During the event, participants signed the “Mysuru Declaration” to formalize commitments toward tribal heritage and linguistic diversity. MoTA also entered into an MoU with the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) for the systematic documentation and promotion of tribal languages.

The ministry introduced the upgraded “Adi Vaani” platform and the “Jago” AI Conversational Assistant to enhance digital access to tribal resources. Additionally, the “Jenukuruba Primer” and various tribal-language learning materials were released to support educational initiatives within tribal communities.

Technology Hub (T-Hub) has partnered with the Central Command of the Indian Army (IA) to establish a direct pathway for defense startups to develop, validate, and deploy technologies for military challenges.

Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) has signed an MoU with the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV), a partnership between Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, to explore the co-production of the Javelin All Up Round (AUR) anti-tank missile system in India.

The Javelin is a medium-range, fire-and-forget Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) that uses autonomous target navigation to engage tanks, armoured vehicles, and fortified positions at a distance of up to 5 km.

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) has unveiled three indigenous micro and small gas turbine engines designated as NJ-05, NJ-50, and NJ-100 at the CSIR Headquarters in New Delhi.

These engines, developed for deployment in defence Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and missile systems, feature thrust capacities of 5 kg (NJ-05), 50 kg (NJ-50), and 100 kg (NJ-100) to meet various operational needs. It is to be noted that these engines operate on the ‘Brayton cycle’, which is a thermodynamic cycle describing the workings of a constant-pressure heat engine.

The 2nd edition of the bilateral maritime exercise named “SAHYOG HOP-TAC” between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) has concluded off the coast of Chennai.

The ICG deployed 8 ships and 6 aircraft for the exercise, while the VCG was represented by the patrol vessel CSB 8002 and a 6-member delegation.

Union Minister Rajnath Singh has laid the foundation stone for a ₹472 crore T-72 and T-90 Tank Overhaul Project at the Vehicle Factory Jabalpur (VFJ) in Madhya Pradesh. VFJ is a production unit of the Armoured Vehicles Nigam Ltd (AVNL).

The facility is designed to overhaul 80 tanks annually. It is to be noted that the total annual requirement of the Indian Army (IA) is 230 tanks.

Hindalco Industries Ltd has commissioned the first Superfine Precipitated Aluminium Trihydrate (PPT ATH) manufacturing plant of India in Belagavi, Karnataka. The greenfield facility marks the inaugural domestic production of this high-value specialty alumina product.

The unit has an initial capacity of 30,000 tonnes per annum (expandable to 60,000 tonnes) and is powered entirely by renewable energy sources. It is to be noted that PPT ATH serves as a Halogen-Free Flame-Retardant (HFFR) material used in cables, insulation, and polymers.

Tata Elxsi, the design and technology services division of the Tata Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with Bengaluru-based Sarla Aviation to develop an air taxi. The vehicle is designed to have a capacity to transport 6 passengers and 1 pilot.

The NASA has successfully launched the “Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope” onboard the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA. The project was developed at a cost of $4.3 billion.

The telescope is destined for the Lagrange Point 2 (L2) and has a primary lifespan of 5 years. It is to be noted that the telescope is named after Nancy Grace Roman, the first Chief of Astronomy of the NASA and the “Mother of Hubble”, making it the first NASA telescope named after a woman.

The Andhra Pradesh government have signed a Government-to-Government (G2G) MoU with the UK government to strengthen cooperation in urban development, infrastructure, and advanced technology.

The partnership facilitates infrastructure planning and implementation across the state capital Amaravati and 123 municipalities, specifically targeting sectors like roads, drainage systems, water supply, and waste management.

Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja has been appointed as the 47th Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS).

Air Marshal Vivek Hande, a recipient of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) and Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM), has taken over as the Director General Medical Services (Air) (DGMS (Air)) on permanent secondment to the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Peyman Kargar has been appointed as the CEO and Director of TVS Motor Company, effective from January 27, 2027. He succeeds KN Radhakrishnan (KNR).

Shakti Sharma becomes the first woman officer from a non-medical branch in the Indian Defence Forces to attain the rank of Air Vice Marshal (AVM). Upon her promotion, she has taken charge as the Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education) (ACAS (Edn)) at the Air Headquarters.

Yuko Keicho, a Japanese national, has been appointed as the Vice President and Auditor General of the World Bank Group (WBG). She succeeds Amy Doherty.