𝗨𝗣𝗦𝗖 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗿.𝗔 🌿

Supreme Court of India to host the BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum in New Delhi from September 4 to 6. CJI Surya Kant will hold bilateral meetings with judicial leaders from Russia China Egypt Indonesia the UAE Belarus Kazakhstan South Africa Iran and Uzbekistan. The Forum will focus on mediation and international commercial disputes cross border enforcement of arbitral awards artificial intelligence and the judiciary and sustainable development.

🇮🇳🤝🇺🇸🇦🇺🇯🇵India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri hosted a Quad Sherpas’ Meeting in New Delhi on 3rd September 2026. The meeting was attended by Elly Lawson, Deputy Secretary, Strategic Planning & Coordination Group, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia; Hiroyuki Namazu, Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Japan; and Sergio Gor, Special Envoy to South and Central Asia and Ambassador of the USA to India. The Sherpas reviewed progress across ongoing Quad initiatives and discussed ways to further strengthen practical cooperation, with a shared commitment to advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific: US Department of State

🇮🇳🤝🇳🇵Two C-130J aircraft carrying 21.5 tonnes of humanitarian assistance have landed in Kathmandu, Nepal. The relief material was handed over to Mr. Mahabir Pun, Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation. The assistance will support ongoing relief and rescue efforts in flood-affected areas.

✈️🇮🇳 Aero India 2027 to Be Held in Bengaluru from February 8–12 Asia’s largest air show, Aero India 2027, will take place at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru, from 8–12 February 2027. The five-day event will bring together leading global aerospace and defence companies, military delegations, policymakers, innovators, MSMEs and start-ups, showcasing the latest advancements in aerospace, defence manufacturing and emerging technologies.

🚀🇧🇪🇮🇳 India & Belgium Sign 10 Major Defence Deals During Belgian PM Bart De Wever’s visit to New Delhi, both nations sealed 10 defence pacts focused on co-production and "Make in India":

🔹70 mm Rockets: Thales Belgium rockets to be assembled in India; first fully local unit due early 2027. 🔹Ammunition Lines: New Lachaussée €50M deal for ~100M rounds/year capacity (delivery 2028–2029). 🔹Naval Mine Countermeasures: Exail autonomous MCM "toolboxes" for 12 L&T vessels (scalable to 59). 🔹Vehicle Barriers: Pitagone–Krishna Allied 51% Belgian JV in India targeting domestic & SE Asia markets. 🔹Drones: Sol.One & DGVK partnering on Saboteur, Buzzkill, and Hitchhiker drones for armed forces trials. 🔹Tanks & Optics: OIP electro-optics for Arjun tanks; John Cockerill in the running for Zorawar light tank turrets with L&T. 🔹Air Defence & Naval Power: Octave visualization tech with BEL; Anglo Belgian Corp talks with Kirloskar for a 6 MW marine diesel engine.

🚀 ISRO’S NEXT BIG LAUNCH IS JUST HOURS AWAY India is preparing to launch the GSLV-F17 rocket carrying the EOS-05 Earth-observation satellite. The launch is scheduled for September 4 at 2:55 AM IST from Sriharikota. 🇮🇳 Another night launch — and another step in India’s space programme. 🔴 WATCH LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/@isroofficial5866 #ISRO #SpaceNews #ModernNews

🚕 ROBOTAXIS HAVE ARRIVED IN LONDON Uber has launched autonomous rides in London using self-driving technology developed by Wayve. The service marks a new step toward driverless transportation becoming part of everyday city travel. For now, the rollout is limited, with safety and regulation still playing a major role. London could become an important test for how people react to sharing roads with vehicles that drive themselves. #London #Robotaxi #ModernNews

🇮🇳🤝🇧🇪 India–Belgium Bilateral Summit | Key Takeaways PM Bart De Wever met PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Joint Statement milestones:

🔹 Trade & Investment • Agreement to double bilateral trade in 5 years. • Launched India–Belgium Investment Fast-Track Mechanism. • SFPIM and NIIF partnering on an Indo-Belgian investment corridor. • Concluded negotiations on India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). 🔹 Defence & Security • Signed Defence Letter of Intent (LoI) for exchanges, research, and production. • United stance against cross-border terrorism; exploring Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism. 🔹 Industry, Tech & Infrastructure • Cooperation in semiconductors, life sciences, critical minerals, and offshore wind. • Expanded Antwerp–Mumbai/Surat diamond trade network. • Port/logistics collaboration between APEC and JNPA. 🔹 Diplomatic Milestone • Belgium supports India’s permanent UN Security Council (UNSC) membership. • Celebrating 80 years of diplomatic ties in 2027.

🇮🇳⚡️🇵🇰 India condemns the demolition of a century-old Hindu temple in Narowal, Pakistan.

The Indian Air Force successfully conducted the drop trial of the indigenously designed and developed Long Range Glide Bomb (Khagantak 243). The trials met all objectives marking a significant milestone for the IAF and Indian defence industry while strengthening India’s precision strike capabilities under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

🇦🇫 Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has stated that Pakistan was actively working to weaken and undermine the Afghan government by fomenting trouble in the country. According to Karzai, the United States was fully aware of these Pakistani activities.

🇮🇳🤝🇺🇦🇵🇱India's External Affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar to travel to Ukraine, Poland (3-5th September)

‼️Key takeaways from the Bishkek Declaration signed at SCO summit on Sep 1, 2026. The SCO put it on the record: 

--Emphasize that countries must not use terrorist and extremist groups for personal gain and Rejects double standards on terrorism. (India backed) leaving Pakistan red faced and humilated) --Condemns the strikes on Iran.  --Backs reform of the global financial system. --Wants a bigger SCO role in world affairs. --Opposes interference in sovereign states. --Says no country’s security should come at another’s expense. --Reaffirm the importance of keeping outer space free from any kind of weapons and the need for signing an International legally binding agreement to prevent arms race.

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For the first time, UPSC used the term ‘Akhand Bharat’ (अखंड भारत) in the UPSC CSE Mains 2026 Sociology Paper-II. How would you define ‘Akhand Bharat’ (अखंड भारत) in the introduction.?

The central paradox

Young Indians are increasingly educated and ambitious, but the economy is not generating enough quality formal-sector jobs to match those aspirations.

This creates a “jobs–aspiration mismatch”: aspirations remain high, while realistic employment opportunities remain limited.