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Daily Current Affairs – 8 September, 2026

    China’s Yarlung Zangbo Mega-Dam: Strategic and Ecological Concerns

    Context

  • A devastating glacial collapse and flash floods near the Nepal-China border have renewed concerns over China’s mega-dam on the Yarlung Zangbo, particularly downstream countries like India and Bangladesh.

    • Scale and Engineering

  • The project is located near the dramatic ‘Great Bend’, where the Yarlung Zangbo (Brahmaputra in India) turns towards India. It is estimated that:
  • 60 GW installed capacity
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    Sustainable Cooling of Data Centres in India

    Context

  • Following sustained protests from civil society groups, Google has said that its planned 1-GW data centre in Visakhapatnam district will use air-cooling technology to cool its servers. 

    • Data Centres in India

  • Data centre capacity in India has nearly tripled from 520 megawatts in 2020 to nearly 1.5 gigawatts today. 
  • By 2030, it is projected to hit 6.5 GW, which is a fourfold expansion in just four years. 
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    Jute: India’s Golden Fibre 

    Context

  • India is the world’s largest producer of raw jute and accounts for about 75% of estimated global jute goods production.

    • About Jute (aka‘Golden Fibre’)

  • Jute is a biodegradable and recyclable natural fibre characterised by its rapid growth, cost-effectiveness, and wide availability.
  • It is strong, durable, breathable, and highly versatile, with applications spanning packaging, construction, agriculture, and industrial textiles.
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    The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies

    Context

  • The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies is observed globally on 7 September. 

    • Air Pollution

  • Air pollution occurs when harmful substances accumulate in the atmosphere at concentrations that can affect human health and the environment. 
  • Pollutants may be present as gases, liquid droplets or solid particles and can originate from natural processes as well as human activities.
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    News In Short 08-09-2026

    Context

  • Rajasthan’s historic Shekhawati havelis have been included in the UNESCO Tentative List, marking a significant step towards their recognition on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

    • About Shekhawati Havelis

  • The proposal covers historic havelis and heritage properties across 14 towns: Alsisar, Bissau, Chirawa, Churu, Dundlod, Fatehpur, Jhunjhunu, Khetri, Laxmangarh, Mandawa, Mahansar, Nawalgarh, Ramgarh and Sikar. 
  • Located in northeastern Rajasthan, Shekhawati is renowned for its elaborately painted havelis, built largely by merchant families. 
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