Daily Current Affairs | 5 September 2026
5 September is observed as Teachers’ Day in India, but today’s current affairs go well beyond education. Important developments today cover education, polity, judiciary, banking, infrastructure, coal, biodiversity, social justice, economy and science & technology.
For aspirants preparing for SSC, Railway, Banking, Defence, UPSC, State PSC and other competitive examinations, these are the important developments to remember.
🎓 1. National Teachers’ Awards 2026 Conferred on 82 Educators
The biggest national highlight of 5 September was Teachers’ Day, celebrated on the birth anniversary of former President and philosopher Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Awards on teachers at a ceremony in New Delhi.
This year, 82 teachers and educators were selected for the National Teachers Awards from three departments:
- 48 teachers from the Department of School Education & Literacy
- 21 teachers/faculty members from Higher Educational Institutions and Polytechnics
- 13 skill trainers from the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
The awards recognise educators who have made outstanding contributions to teaching, learning and skill development.
Exam Connection
Teachers’ Day in India → 5 September
Associated with → Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
National Teachers Awards 2026 → 82 educators
🇮🇳 2. President Droupadi Murmu Pays Tribute to Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
On Teachers’ Day, President Droupadi Murmu paid floral tributes to Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Dr. Radhakrishnan was:
- India’s second President
- India’s first Vice-President
- A renowned philosopher and educationist
- Recipient of the Bharat Ratna
He was born on 5 September 1888.
Quick Fact
India celebrates Teachers’ Day on 5 September to honour his contribution to education and philosophy.
🏛️ 3. Dr. Dinesh Sharma Appointed Lieutenant Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands
In an important appointment, President Droupadi Murmu appointed Dr. Dinesh Sharma as the new Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The appointment will take effect from the date he assumes office.
Dr. Dinesh Sharma is a former Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and a former Mayor of Lucknow.
He succeeds Admiral D. K. Joshi (Retd.).
Why It Matters for Exams
This appointment is important for Polity and General Awareness.
Appointed by → President of India
Post → Lieutenant Governor, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Predecessor → Admiral D. K. Joshi (Retd.)
Constitutional Link
The administration of Union Territories through an administrator appointed by the President is linked with Article 239 of the Constitution.
⚖️ 4. Eight High Courts Get New Chief Justices
President Droupadi Murmu appointed eight High Court judges as Chief Justices of different High Courts.
Important appointments include:
- Justice Sanjay Kumar Agarwal → Rajasthan High Court
- Justice Valluri Kameswar Rao → Patna High Court
- Justice Ravindra V. Ghuge → Calcutta High Court
- Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra → Punjab & Haryana High Court
- Justice Krushna Ram Mohapatra → Chhattisgarh High Court
- Justice Alpesh Yeshwant Kogje → Madhya Pradesh High Court
- Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi → Bombay High Court
- Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati → High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
Exam Point
Questions from these appointments can appear as Match the Following in SSC, Banking, State PSC and UPSC examinations.
🏦 Economy & Banking
💰 5. RBI Approves LIC to Acquire Up to 9.99% in ICICI Bank
A major banking-sector development was the Reserve Bank of India’s approval for Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to acquire up to 9.99% of the paid-up share capital or voting rights of ICICI Bank.
The approval is valid for one year from the date of the RBI’s approval letter and is subject to applicable regulatory conditions.
Remember
Buyer → LIC
Bank → ICICI Bank
Maximum approved holding → 9.99%
Regulator → RBI
This is an important update for Banking, RBI Grade B, SBI PO and other financial-sector examinations.
💳 6. ECLGS 5.0: Government Highlights Credit Support for Businesses
The government highlighted the role of the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 in providing credit support to businesses affected by external disruptions.
The scheme is implemented through the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC).
It supports:
- MSMEs
- Eligible non-MSME businesses
- Scheduled passenger airlines
The scheme enables lending institutions to provide additional working capital while reducing their credit risk through government-backed guarantees.
Exam Connection
ECLGS 5.0 → Credit guarantee support
Implementing agency → NCGTC
Major beneficiaries → MSMEs and eligible businesses
⛏️ Energy & Infrastructure
🏭 7. Coal India Supplies 322.90 MT Coal During April–August
Coal India Limited (CIL) reported strong coal supplies during the first five months of FY 2026–27.
Between April and August 2026, CIL supplied:
322.90 million tonnes (MT)
This was 6.70% higher than the 302.60 MT supplied during the corresponding period of the previous year.
With monsoon rainfall easing across coal-producing regions, production and dispatch are expected to accelerate further.
Exam Point
Coal India Limited → CIL
April–August 2026 supply → 322.90 MT
Year-on-year increase → 6.70%
⚗️ 8. ₹37,500 Crore Coal/Lignite Gasification Scheme
The Ministry of Coal clarified the status of applications under the Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects.
The scheme has a total financial outlay of:
₹37,500 crore
It aims to promote the conversion of domestic coal and lignite into higher-value products such as:
- Syngas
- Methanol
- Ammonia
- Urea
The broader objective is to strengthen India’s energy security and reduce dependence on imports of certain critical products.
Quick Revision
Scheme → Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification
Outlay → ₹37,500 crore
Target → Promote coal/lignite gasification
🌱 Environment & Biodiversity
🌿 9. National Biodiversity Authority Crosses ₹200 Crore ABS Milestone
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) crossed an important milestone in India’s Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) framework.
Cumulative ABS disbursements crossed:
₹200 crore
The NBA also sanctioned ₹8.23 crore in ABS proceeds to:
- 27 State Biodiversity Boards
- 5 Union Territory Biodiversity Councils
The amount was linked to the utilisation of biological resources associated with four important vegetable crops:
- Bitter Gourd
- Okra
- Chilli
- Onion
What is ABS?
Access and Benefit-Sharing aims to ensure that benefits arising from the use of biological resources and associated knowledge are shared fairly with relevant stakeholders.
🚇 Infrastructure
🚉 10. Indore Metro Priority Corridor-2 Inaugurated
A major urban transport development took place in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated Indore Metro Priority Corridor-2.
The new Phase-I, Reach-II corridor covers approximately:
- 11 km
- 11 stations
- Route: Super Corridor-3 to Malviya Nagar Chauraha
- Estimated cost: ₹2,850 crore
With this expansion, the operational Indore Metro network reached approximately:
17 km and 16 stations
Exam Connection
City → Indore
State → Madhya Pradesh
New corridor → Priority Corridor-2
Approx. length → 11 km
⚖️ Social Justice & Governance
📢 11. NCSC Seeks Response from Punjab Government Over Lecturer Recruitment
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) initiated an inquiry into allegations concerning reservation benefits in the recruitment of 1,013 Lecturer posts by the Punjab Education Department.
The Commission issued a notice to the Chief Secretary of Punjab and sought relevant information and records within seven days.
The action was taken under the powers provided by:
Article 338 of the Constitution of India
Exam Point
NCSC → National Commission for Scheduled Castes
Constitutional Article → Article 338
Posts involved → 1,013 Lecturer posts
This is especially relevant for Punjab State Exams, SSC and UPSC Polity.
🔬 Science & Technology
❤️ 12. India Valve Registry Launched to Strengthen Cardiac Healthcare Data
The India Valve Registry was launched to strengthen evidence-based cardiac healthcare and improve the availability of India-specific data related to heart-valve procedures and outcomes.
The initiative aims to support better understanding of:
- Cardiac valve procedures
- Patient outcomes
- Treatment patterns
- Long-term healthcare data
Why It Matters
India is increasingly focusing on building indigenous healthcare datasets to support evidence-based medical decision-making and research.
🧪 13. CSIR-CRRI Trains Engineers on Urban Road Paving & Greening
The CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) conducted specialised training for engineers of the Public Works Department of Delhi.
The programme focused on the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Standard Framework for paving and greening urban roads.
Topics included:
- Road design
- Data collection
- Non-motorised transport
- Road signage
- Drainage
- Utility integration
- Urban greening
Exam Point
CSIR-CRRI → Central Road Research Institute
CAQM → Commission for Air Quality Management
🎓 14. PM Modi Participates in SRCC Centenary Celebrations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) in New Delhi.
SRCC completed 100 years, making the occasion significant for India’s higher education sector.
During his address, the Prime Minister highlighted India’s economic growth and stated that India’s 7.8% growth amid global uncertainty reflects the country’s economic strength.
Remember
Institution → Shri Ram College of Commerce
Abbreviation → SRCC
Milestone → 100 years
Location → Delhi
📝 Important One-Liners – 5 September 2026
- When is Teachers’ Day celebrated in India?
→ 5 September - Whose birth anniversary is observed as Teachers’ Day in India?
→ Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan - How many educators were selected for National Teachers Awards 2026?
→ 82 - Who is the new Lieutenant Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
→ Dr. Dinesh Sharma - Who did Dinesh Sharma succeed?
→ Admiral D. K. Joshi (Retd.) - Which Article gives constitutional powers to the NCSC?
→ Article 338 - How many lecturer posts were involved in the Punjab reservation complaint?
→ 1,013 - How much can LIC acquire in ICICI Bank under the RBI approval?
→ Up to 9.99% - Which organisation implements ECLGS 5.0?
→ National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC) - How much coal did Coal India supply during April–August 2026?
→ 322.90 MT - What is the financial outlay of the Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Scheme?
→ ₹37,500 crore - Which authority crossed ₹200 crore in cumulative ABS disbursements?
→ National Biodiversity Authority - How much ABS proceeds were sanctioned in the latest tranche?
→ ₹8.23 crore - Where was Indore Metro Priority Corridor-2 inaugurated?
→ Indore, Madhya Pradesh - How many operational stations did Indore Metro reach after the expansion?
→ 16 - Which college celebrated its centenary in 2026?
→ Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) - Who conferred the National Awards on Teachers 2026?
→ President Droupadi Murmu - What is the full form of NCSC?
→ National Commission for Scheduled Castes
🧠 Quick Revision – 5 September 2026
Education
Teachers’ Day → 5 September → Dr. S. Radhakrishnan → 82 National Teachers Award recipients
Polity
Dinesh Sharma → Lieutenant Governor → Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Judiciary
8 High Courts → New Chief Justices
Banking
RBI → LIC → Up to 9.99% → ICICI Bank
Economy
ECLGS 5.0 → Credit Guarantee → MSMEs & Businesses
Energy
Coal India → 322.90 MT → April–August 2026
Environment
NBA → ABS → ₹200+ crore cumulative disbursement
Infrastructure
Indore Metro → 17 km → 16 stations
Social Justice
NCSC → Article 338 → 1,013 Punjab Lecturer Posts
Higher Education
SRCC → 100 Years → New Delhi
🎯 Why These Current Affairs Matter for Exams
The 5 September 2026 current affairs are particularly useful because they contain several direct question-making facts.
For SSC and Railway, focus on names, numbers, appointments, locations and organisations.
For Banking exams, remember the LIC–ICICI Bank approval and ECLGS 5.0.
For UPSC and State PSC, pay special attention to Article 338, NCSC, Access and Benefit-Sharing, coal gasification and Union Territory administration.
For Punjab exams, the NCSC inquiry involving 1,013 Lecturer posts is particularly relevant.
🔥 5 Facts You Must Remember
5 September → Teachers’ Day
82 → National Teachers Awards 2026
Dinesh Sharma → Andaman & Nicobar LG
9.99% → LIC–ICICI Bank approval
₹37,500 crore → Coal/Lignite Gasification Scheme
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