Current Affairs 05 September 2026

ASI Recognises Gollala Gudi as a Monument of National Importance.

ASI notified Gollala Gudi in Palampet, Telangana, as a Monument of National Importance on September 3, 2026.
Located near the Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Built in the Trikutalaya style, with three sanctums and a central mandapa.
Features intricate Kakatiya-era carvings, including deities, floral motifs, swans and jali work.
The temple complex also has two detached shrines adorned with dvarapala (gatekeeper) figures.

Agnikawach launched as India’s first indigenous AI-integrated process-safety and consequence-modelling platform.
Integrates AI, GPU computing, CFD and risk modelling on one platform.
Covers 8 major industrial hazards, including fires, explosions, toxic releases and structural domino effects.
Developed with 100% Indian IP, reducing reliance on expensive imported safety software.
Designed for sectors such as green hydrogen, ammonia, oil & gas, LNG, petrochemicals, nuclear and defence.
Offers cloud-based and scalable industrial safety solutions.

InsuranceDekho and RenewBuy merged on September 3, 2026, creating India’s largest AI-enabled insurance distribution platform by PoSP premium.
Combined premium book exceeds ₹6,600 crore, with 2+ crore policies issued.
The merged entity will operate under the InsuranceDekho brand, led by Ankit Agrawal as CEO.
Offers 750+ insurance products from 52 insurers across major insurance segments.
Uses AI-powered onboarding, advisory, and real-time plan recommendations.

Adani Energy Solutions (AESL) achieved the highest global ESG score of 90/100 in the Utilities sector in S&P Global’s assessment.
AESL’s score rose from 81 to 90, well above the global industry average of 41.
The improvement followed a Media and Stakeholder Analysis (MSA) review, particularly strengthening its governance score.
Its Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) score increased by 17 points year-on-year.

APEDA facilitated the export of 18 MT of NPOP-certified rice from Tripura to Austria and the Netherlands.
Rice varieties include Kali Khasa, Harinarayan, Biron (sticky), and Maimi Hanga (black rice).
Export handled by Pratithi Organic Foods, based in Sonepat.
Farmers are expected to gain up to 40% higher price realisation than the domestic market.
Supported by TSOFDA and NABARD to connect local farmer groups with global markets.
The export followed an APEDA-organised Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet (RBSM).