Daily Current Affairs 7 October 2026
Practise 19 bilingual current affairs MCQs for Banking, SSC, Railways and government exams. Read each question in English and Hindi, choose your answer, and tap “View detailed explanation” to revise the key facts and exam connections.
Important Days
Q1. What is the theme of World Space Week 2026?
विश्व अंतरिक्ष सप्ताह 2026 का विषय क्या है?
Answer: (a) Rocket Revolution
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- World Space Week 2026 runs from 4 to 10 October, with the theme Rocket Revolution.
- The theme draws attention to advances in launch vehicles, reusable rockets and commercial spaceflight.
- The opening date recalls Sputnik 1, which launched on 4 October 1957 as the first artificial Earth satellite.
- The closing date recalls the Outer Space Treaty, which entered into force on 10 October 1967.
- For revision, connect the two dates with the satellite launch and the treaty rather than treating the week as a single-day observance.
RBI, SEBI & Banking
Q2. What is the policy repo rate after the RBI’s October 2026 MPC decision?
अक्टूबर 2026 में मौद्रिक नीति समिति के निर्णय के बाद RBI की नीतिगत रेपो दर कितनी है?
Answer: (d) 5.50%
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- At its 63rd meeting during 5-7 October 2026, the MPC increased the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%.
- RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra chaired the meeting, and the policy stance changed to Calibrated Tightening.
- The revised SDF rate is 5.25%, while the MSF rate and Bank Rate are both 5.75%.
- The RBI projected FY27 real GDP growth at 7.1% and CPI inflation at 5.2%.
- A 25-basis-point increase equals 0.25 percentage point. The rate therefore increased from 5.25% to 5.50%.
- The repo rate is the rate at which the RBI lends to banks against eligible collateral under its liquidity framework.
Economy & Finance
Q3. What is the World Bank’s revised growth forecast for India for FY 2026-27?
वित्त वर्ष 2026-27 के लिए विश्व बैंक ने भारत की आर्थिक वृद्धि दर का संशोधित अनुमान कितना रखा है?
Answer: (b) 7.1%
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- The World Bank raised India’s FY 2026-27 growth forecast to 7.1% from its April estimate of 6.6%.
- This revision amounts to an increase of 0.5 percentage point.
- India’s economy recorded 7.8% growth in Q1 FY27, which supported the assessment of continued economic momentum.
- Private consumption is expected to remain a major growth driver, supported by public investment, infrastructure and exports.
- FY 2026-27 runs from April 2026 to March 2027. Its first quarter covers April-June 2026.
- Keep the annual forecast of 7.1% separate from the first-quarter growth figure of 7.8%.
Government Schemes & Initiatives
Q4. What does JOSH stand for in the Health Ministry’s new TB-elimination initiative?
क्षय रोग उन्मूलन की स्वास्थ्य मंत्रालय की नई पहल में JOSH का पूरा नाम क्या है?
Answer: (c) Joint Squad for Health
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- JOSH stands for Joint Squad for Health, an initiative supporting tuberculosis elimination.
- Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda is scheduled to launch the teams on 8 October 2026.
- The first phase is planned for 55 districts across 11 states.
- The teams will promote TB awareness, earlier diagnosis, adherence to treatment and reduction of stigma.
- MY Bharat volunteers and NCC cadets will participate in the community outreach.
- For exam purposes, remember the expansion of JOSH, the disease targeted and the coverage of the first phase.
State News
Q5. Which state has been declared India’s sixth fully literate state?
किस राज्य को भारत का छठा पूर्ण साक्षर राज्य घोषित किया गया है?
Answer: (a) Uttarakhand
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- Uttarakhand has been declared India’s sixth fully literate state, with an adult literacy rate of 98.70%.
- The national framework requires at least 95% functional literacy for this designation.
- The achievement came under ULLAS, meaning Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society.
- About 25,000 volunteers supported the campaign.
- Functional literacy involves being able to use reading, writing and numeracy in everyday life.
- The label fully literate refers to meeting the prescribed benchmark, so it does not mean a measured literacy rate of exactly 100%.
Q6. Delhi has increased the monthly incentive for ASHA workers to what amount?
दिल्ली सरकार ने आशा कार्यकर्ताओं का मासिक प्रोत्साहन बढ़ाकर कितनी राशि कर दिया है?
Answer: (d) Rs 6,000
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- Delhi doubled the monthly incentive for ASHA workers from Rs 3,000 to Rs 6,000.
- The decision will benefit about 6,690 workers and represents a 100% increase in the incentive.
- The announcement came during ASHA Sammelan-2026 and ASHA Samman Samaroh.
- ASHA expands to Accredited Social Health Activist. These workers connect communities with public health services.
- Associated developments included the Nursing Home Management System portal and expansion of Mission ANMOL.
- A new SOTTO building was inaugurated at GB Pant Hospital. SOTTO means State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation.
National News
Q7. On which date did Narendra Modi complete 25 years as a head of government?
नरेंद्र मोदी ने सरकार के प्रमुख के रूप में 25 वर्ष किस तारीख को पूरे किए?
Answer: (b) 7 October 2026
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- Narendra Modi completed 25 years as a head of government on 7 October 2026.
- He first took office as Chief Minister of Gujarat on 7 October 2001.
- He became Prime Minister of India in 2014.
- The Union Cabinet adopted a resolution congratulating him on the milestone.
- The 25-year period combines his service as chief minister and prime minister.
- The milestone should therefore be described as 25 years heading a government, rather than 25 years as prime minister.
Q8. How many Indian languages currently have Classical Language status?
वर्तमान में भारत की कितनी भाषाओं को शास्त्रीय भाषा का दर्जा प्राप्त है?
Answer: (c) Eleven
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- The number of recognised Classical Languages in India is 11.
- The five languages added in 2024 were Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali.
- The earlier six were Tamil, Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Odia.
- Tamil received this status first, in 2004.
- Classical status recognises a language’s historical depth and literary heritage.
- For revision, group the earlier six separately from the five added in 2024, which together give the total of 11.
Appointments
Q9. Who has been appointed the next Chief of the Air Staff, to assume charge on 31 October 2026?
31 अक्टूबर 2026 को कार्यभार संभालने के लिए अगला वायु सेना प्रमुख किसे नियुक्त किया गया है?
Answer: (a) Ashutosh Dixit
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- Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been appointed the next Chief of the Air Staff.
- He is scheduled to assume charge on 31 October 2026.
- He will succeed Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh.
- The Chief of the Air Staff is the professional head of the Indian Air Force.
- The announcement date and the date of taking office are different, so the appointment should not be treated as an immediate change of incumbent.
Reports & Rankings
Q10. Which institution placed India among the top 10 emerging-market performers in AI readiness?
किस संस्था ने कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता की तैयारी में भारत को उभरते बाजारों के शीर्ष 10 देशों में शामिल किया है?
Answer: (d) World Bank
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- The World Bank placed India among the top 10 emerging-market AI performers.
- Its report is titled India and Artificial Intelligence: Seizing the Development Opportunity.
- Private AI investment increased from USD 1.2 billion in 2024 to USD 4.1 billion in 2025, approximately 3.4 times the earlier value.
- About 23% of Indian firms reported using AI.
- India’s strengths include its technical workforce, digital public infrastructure and established IT ecosystem.
- The ranking concerns AI readiness among emerging markets. The article does not specify India’s exact numerical position within the top 10.
Summits & Conferences
Q11. Where is the third Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue being held?
सागरमंथन: द ग्रेट ओशन्स डायलॉग का तीसरा संस्करण कहाँ आयोजित किया जा रहा है?
Answer: (b) New Delhi
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- The third Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue takes place in New Delhi during 7-9 October 2026.
- Its theme is Blue Geographies, New Aspirations: Trade, Technology, and Trust at Sea.
- The Observer Research Foundation and Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways organise the event.
- More than 1,200 participants from nearly 75 countries are expected.
- Discussion areas include the blue economy, ocean governance, maritime trade and sustainable shipping.
- The blue economy refers to economic activity linked to oceans, with attention to sustainable use of marine resources.
Science & Technology
Q12. What is the theme of the 10th India Mobile Congress 2026?
10वें इंडिया मोबाइल कांग्रेस 2026 का विषय क्या है?
Answer: (c) Scale Without Boundaries
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- The 10th India Mobile Congress runs from 7 to 10 October 2026 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi.
- The theme is Scale Without Boundaries.
- Its four pillars are Srishti, Samvardhan, Sashakt and Suraksha.
- The agenda includes 6G, AI, satellite communications, cybersecurity and semiconductors.
- Other areas include quantum technology, cloud and edge computing, and DeepTech.
- For revision, link the edition number, venue and theme. The event covers a wider technology agenda than mobile handsets alone.
Defence
Q13. Which organisation conducts the 12th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise, SAREX-2026?
12वाँ राष्ट्रीय समुद्री खोज और बचाव अभ्यास, SAREX-2026, किस संगठन द्वारा आयोजित किया जा रहा है?
Answer: (a) Indian Coast Guard
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- The Indian Coast Guard organises the 12th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise, SAREX-2026.
- Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth inaugurated the exercise on 7 October 2026.
- The major demonstration is scheduled off the Paradip coast on 8 October.
- There are 32 observers from 30 countries participating.
- Assets include Coast Guard and Navy ships, Dornier aircraft, helicopters and Indian Air Force aircraft.
- One scenario simulates an aircraft landing in the sea with 228 people on board, testing coordination in a large rescue operation.
Sports
Q14. Who won the 2026 China Open men’s singles title?
2026 चाइना ओपन का पुरुष एकल खिताब किसने जीता?
Answer: (d) Novak Djokovic
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- Novak Djokovic won the 2026 China Open men’s singles title, his seventh title at the tournament.
- The victory took his career tally to 102 tour-level titles.
- His opponent, Alex de Minaur, retired from the final because of injury.
- At 39, Djokovic became the oldest ATP 500 champion.
- His record at the China Open improved to 34 wins without a defeat.
- Keep the tournament-specific total of seven separate from his overall career total of 102.
Q15. Whom did Carlos Alcaraz defeat in the 2026 Japan Open final?
कार्लोस अल्काराज़ ने 2026 जापान ओपन के फाइनल में किस खिलाड़ी को हराया?
Answer: (b) Jiri Lehecka
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- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jiri Lehecka in the 2026 Japan Open men’s singles final.
- The score was 7-6(4), 6-4, giving Alcaraz a straight-sets victory.
- It was his second consecutive Japan Open title.
- The trophy was his third title of the 2026 season and increased his career total to 27.
- In the first-set score, the number in brackets identifies Lehecka’s points in the tie-break.
- For revision, connect Japan Open with Alcaraz and Lehecka, and China Open with Djokovic and de Minaur.
Q16. Who has been appointed captain of the Indian women’s cricket team after Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down?
हरमनप्रीत कौर के कप्तानी छोड़ने के बाद भारतीय महिला क्रिकेट टीम की कप्तान किसे नियुक्त किया गया है?
Answer: (c) Smriti Mandhana
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- Smriti Mandhana has been appointed captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, succeeding Harmanpreet Kaur.
- Harmanpreet stepped down from captaincy across formats but will continue playing international cricket.
- Mandhana previously served as the team’s vice-captain.
- She has already captained India in 18 T20Is and 4 ODIs.
- ODI means One Day International, while T20I means Twenty20 International.
- The change concerns the leadership role and does not mean Harmanpreet has retired as a player.
Awards & Honours
Q17. Who won the 2026 Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians from Developing Countries?
विकासशील देशों के युवा गणितज्ञों के लिए 2026 का रामानुजन पुरस्कार किसने जीता?
Answer: (a) Mahesh Kakde
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- Indian mathematician Mahesh Kakde won the 2026 Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians from Developing Countries.
- He is a professor at IISc Bengaluru and received recognition for algebraic number theory.
- His work includes Iwasawa theory and the Gross-Stark and Brumer-Stark conjectures.
- The prize carries a cash award of USD 10,000.
- Algebraic number theory studies properties of numbers using algebraic structures.
- For exam revision, associate Kakde with IISc and algebraic number theory, rather than with a different mathematical discipline.
Q18. Which pair won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry?
2026 का रसायन विज्ञान का नोबेल पुरस्कार किस जोड़ी ने जीता?
Answer: (d) Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai
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- Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai jointly received the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
- Their discoveries concern non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.
- Each laureate receives a one-half share of the prize.
- The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awards the Chemistry Nobel.
- Asymmetric synthesis helps produce one preferred mirror-image form of a molecule. This matters because mirror-image forms can have different biological effects.
- Autocatalysis occurs when a reaction product helps catalyse further production, amplifying the process.
Agreements & MoUs
Q19. India exchanged two research-related MoUs with which country during S. Jaishankar’s visit?
एस. जयशंकर की यात्रा के दौरान भारत ने किस देश के साथ अनुसंधान संबंधी दो समझौता ज्ञापनों का आदान-प्रदान किया?
Answer: (b) Ghana
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- India and Ghana exchanged two MoUs during External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit.
- The first links the Zoological Survey of India with the University of Ghana.
- The second links ICAR with Ghana’s CSIR-Crops Research Institute.
- The cooperation covers scientific research, academic exchanges, agriculture and capacity building.
- ICAR expands to Indian Council of Agricultural Research. The Zoological Survey of India studies animal diversity.
- The partner country is Ghana, while the two agreements involve separate institutional partnerships.
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