Daily Current Affairs – 1 October 2026

Practice 22 bilingual MCQs with answers and detailed point-wise explanations for RBI, NABARD, SEBI, SBI, IBPS, SSC and other competitive examinations.

What This Daily Current Affairs Set Covers

• Every news item from the source article is covered through one MCQ.
• Questions are provided in English and Hindi.
• Every question contains five English options.
• Answers include six detailed explanation points and important facts.

Table of Contents

1. RBI SEBI and Banking News
2. Economy and Finance
3. Government Schemes and Policies
4. State News
5. National News
6. International News
7. Appointments
8. Science and Technology
9. Defence
10. Sports and Games

Q1. Who has been approved by the RBI as the MD and CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank for a three-year term beginning 1 January 2027?

1 जनवरी 2027 से शुरू होने वाले तीन वर्षीय कार्यकाल के लिए RBI ने कोटक महिंद्रा बैंक के MD एवं CEO के रूप में किसे मंजूरी दी है?

1. Ashok Vaswani
2. Uday Kotak
3. Dipak Gupta
4. Anup Kumar Saha
5. None of these

Answer: (d) Anup Kumar Saha

Explanation:

1. The Reserve Bank of India approved Anup Kumar Saha’s appointment as MD and CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank.
2. His three-year term will begin on 1 January 2027.
3. He will succeed Ashok Vaswani, whose tenure ends on 31 December 2026.
4. Saha currently serves as Whole-time Director and Executive Director at the bank.
5. He has more than 32 years of professional experience, including about 25 years in banking and financial services.
6. He holds a B.Tech from IIT Kharagpur and an MBA from IIM Lucknow.

Q2. Which legislation came into force on 1 October 2026 and replaced the Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 1891?

1 अक्टूबर 2026 को कौन-सा कानून लागू हुआ जिसने Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 1891 का स्थान लिया?

1. Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026
2. Banking Regulation Amendment Act, 2026
3. Digital Records Act, 2026
4. Financial Evidence Act, 2026
5. None of these

Answer: (a) Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026

Explanation:

1. The Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026 came into force on 1 October 2026.
2. It replaces the colonial-era Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 1891.
3. The Act recognises physical, electronic, digital, virtual and cloud-based banking records.
4. It standardises certification and authentication, including digital and electronic signatures.
5. Certified copies can generally be admitted as evidence without producing original banking records.
6. It applies to legal proceedings, trials, inquiries, arbitrations and investigations.

Q3. What was the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI reading for September 2026?

सितंबर 2026 के लिए HSBC India Manufacturing PMI का स्तर कितना रहा?

1. 52.8
2. 54.3
3. 55.1
4. 57.6
5. None of these

Answer: (c) 55.1

Explanation:

1. The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI rose to 55.1 in September 2026.
2. It increased from 52.8 in August, remaining above the 50-point expansion threshold.
3. The reading represented the strongest improvement in manufacturing conditions in seven months.
4. Stronger domestic and export demand supported growth in new orders and output.
5. Export demand improved from Brazil, Europe, the UAE and the United States.
6. Factory employment growth resumed at its strongest pace since May 2026.

Q4. What is the renewable-energy evacuation capacity targeted under Green Energy Corridor Phase-III?

Green Energy Corridor Phase-III के अंतर्गत कितनी नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा निकासी क्षमता का लक्ष्य रखा गया है?

1. 100 GW
2. 135 GW
3. 150 GW
4. 175 GW
5. None of these

Answer: (b) 135 GW

Explanation:

1. The Union Cabinet approved Green Energy Corridor Phase-III to strengthen intra-state transmission systems.
2. The scheme is designed to evacuate up to 135 GW of renewable energy across States and Union Territories.
3. Its total outlay is ₹1,86,405 crore.
4. ₹1,36,378 crore is earmarked for transmission infrastructure.
5. ₹50,000 crore will support deployment of 50 GWh Battery Energy Storage Systems.
6. The scheme is targeted for completion by FY 2032-33 and includes ₹54,082 crore in Central Financial Support.

Q5. What is the approved outlay for National Coastal Mission 2.0?

National Coastal Mission 2.0 के लिए स्वीकृत परिव्यय कितना है?

1. ₹567 crore
2. ₹667 crore
3. ₹867 crore
4. ₹767 crore
5. None of these

Answer: (d) ₹767 crore

Explanation:

1. Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav launched the National Coastal Mission 2.0 implementation guidelines in New Delhi.
2. The mission has an approved outlay of ₹767 crore and will continue until 2030-31.
3. It covers nine coastal States and four Union Territories.
4. Its priorities include coastal resilience, ecosystem restoration, pollution management and biodiversity conservation.
5. It also supports sustainable tourism, spatial planning, research, capacity building and climate adaptation.
6. The programme links resilient coastal development with India’s Blue Economy objectives.

Q6. What is the theme of the People’s Plan Campaign 2026-27?

People’s Plan Campaign 2026-27 की थीम क्या है?

1. Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas
2. Viksit Panchayat Viksit Bharat
3. Gram Vikas Jan Vikas
4. Sashakt Gaon Sashakt Bharat
5. None of these

Answer: (a) Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas

Explanation:

1. The People’s Plan Campaign 2026-27 begins nationwide on 2 October 2026.
2. Its theme is “Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas”.
3. Special Gram Sabhas will start preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plans for 2027-28.
4. The campaign promotes participatory, evidence-based and inclusive local planning.
5. Citizens, elected representatives, Self-Help Groups and departments identify priorities and development gaps.
6. The campaign has operated since 2018, with eGramSwaraj used for planning and monitoring.

Q7. Across how many identified traffic corridors will Delhi’s ITMS project be implemented?

दिल्ली की ITMS परियोजना कितने चिन्हित यातायात कॉरिडोर में लागू की जाएगी?

1. 24
2. 36
3. 42
4. 50
5. None of these

Answer: (c) 42

Explanation:

1. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved Delhi’s Intelligent Traffic Management System project.
2. The estimated project cost is ₹1,789.52 crore, including taxes.
3. Delhi Police will implement it across 42 identified traffic corridors.
4. Implementation will occur in three phases over 24 months.
5. The system uses AI-based adaptive signals, real-time incident detection and automated enforcement.
6. It covers 1,092 adaptive-signal locations and 1,029 enforcement locations, with C-DAC providing technical support.

Q8. What investment does Karnataka’s Textile and Apparel Policy 2026-31 target over five years?

कर्नाटक की Textile and Apparel Policy 2026-31 पाँच वर्षों में कितने निवेश का लक्ष्य रखती है?

1. ₹10,000 crore
2. ₹20,000 crore
3. ₹25,000 crore
4. ₹30,000 crore
5. None of these

Answer: (b) ₹20,000 crore

Explanation:

1. Karnataka notified its Textile and Apparel Policy 2026-31 on 30 September 2026.
2. The policy has a financial outlay of ₹4,000 crore.
3. It targets ₹20,000 crore in domestic and foreign investment over five years.
4. The policy aims to generate five lakh jobs in the textile sector.
5. Eligible units in 34 focused taluks will receive additional incentives and concessions.
6. For the first time, the policy covers silk-yarn production, including silk reeling and spinning.

Q9. How many of Bandhavgarh’s 15 elephants participated in the five-day Elephant Festival and Rejuvenation Camp?

बांधवगढ़ के 15 हाथियों में से कितने हाथियों ने पाँच दिवसीय Elephant Festival and Rejuvenation Camp में भाग लिया?

1. 7
2. 8
3. 10
4. 9
5. None of these

Answer: (d) 9

Explanation:

1. A five-day Elephant Festival and Rejuvenation Camp was held at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh.
2. It ran from 24 to 28 September 2026 near Parasi Gate in the Dhamokhar buffer zone.
3. The programme provided working elephants rest, health monitoring and nutritious food.
4. Nine of Bandhavgarh’s 15 elephants participated.
5. Krishna, a young elephant born at Bandhavgarh in October 2025, was a main attraction.
6. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve covers 1,536.93 sq km, comprising 716.90 sq km core and 820.03 sq km buffer area.

Q10. Who served as the first Chairman of India’s original Public Service Commission established in 1926?

1926 में स्थापित भारत के प्रथम Public Service Commission के पहले Chairman कौन थे?

1. Sir Ross Barker
2. Sir William Hunter
3. H. N. Kunzru
4. B. N. Rau
5. None of these

Answer: (a) Sir Ross Barker

Explanation:

1. The Union Public Service Commission completed 100 years on 1 October 2026.
2. India’s first Public Service Commission was established in 1926 under the Government of India Act, 1919.
3. Sir Ross Barker served as the first Chairman of that commission.
4. The Federal Public Service Commission was established in 1937.
5. It became the UPSC on 26 January 1950 after the Constitution came into force.
6. UPSC is a constitutional body under Part XIV, Articles 315–323.

Q11. From which date will California’s complete ban on child marriage take effect?

कैलिफोर्निया में बाल विवाह पर पूर्ण प्रतिबंध किस तारीख से प्रभावी होगा?

1. 1 December 2026
2. 30 June 2027
3. 1 January 2027
4. 1 July 2027
5. None of these

Answer: (c) 1 January 2027

Explanation:

1. Governor Gavin Newsom approved Assembly Bill 1267 on 30 September 2026.
2. The law fixes 18 as the minimum age for marriage and domestic partnership without exceptions.
3. It repeals earlier provisions allowing minors to marry with parental consent or court approval.
4. The law takes effect on 1 January 2027.
5. Around 35,000 minors were married in California between 2000 and 2021.
6. California becomes the 18th US state to impose a complete child-marriage ban.

Q12. What percentage of total ice volume did Switzerland’s glaciers lose between the 2025 and 2026 seasons?

2025 और 2026 के मौसमों के बीच स्विट्जरलैंड के ग्लेशियरों ने कुल बर्फ आयतन का कितना प्रतिशत खोया?

1. 4.5%
2. 5.5%
3. 6.5%
4. 7.5%
5. None of these

Answer: (b) 5.5%

Explanation:

1. Switzerland’s glaciers lost 5.5% of total ice volume between the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
2. The Aletsch Glacier, the country’s largest, recorded its biggest-ever melt.
3. The Rhône and Clariden glaciers also experienced record losses.
4. Average thickness fell by 2.5–4 metres, while some glacier tongues lost up to 10 metres.
5. Nearly 20% of Swiss glacier volume has disappeared over the last five years.
6. Melting released about 2.2 trillion litres of water from May to September 2026.

Q13. The EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement targets how much investment in India over 15 years?

EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement 15 वर्षों में भारत में कितने निवेश का लक्ष्य रखता है?

1. USD 50 billion
2. USD 75 billion
3. USD 90 billion
4. USD 100 billion
5. None of these

Answer: (d) USD 100 billion

Explanation:

1. Swiss President Guy Parmelin will visit India from 5 to 7 October 2026.
2. The visit focuses on trade, investment, science, technology, innovation and mobility.
3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Parmelin are scheduled to hold bilateral talks on 5 October.
4. Parmelin will participate in the second India-EFTA Prosperity Summit on 7 October.
5. EFTA comprises Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.
6. TEPA targets USD 100 billion of investment in India over 15 years.

Q14. What does the first letter F in FORTRESS America stand for?

FORTRESS America में पहले अक्षर F का अर्थ क्या है?

1. Federal
2. Force
3. Framework
4. Fortified
5. None of these

Answer: (a) Federal

Explanation:

1. The US Department of War launched FORTRESS America on 30 September 2026.
2. FORTRESS expands to Federal Operations for Resilience, Troop Resources, Energy, Supply, and Survivability.
3. It seeks to protect military installations and defence operations from infrastructure disruption.
4. Its pillars cover energy independence, supply-chain resilience, strategic reserves, installation hardening and cyber resilience.
5. It also emphasises domestic output of rare earths, specialty metals, semiconductors and propellants.
6. A dedicated programme office will coordinate implementation.

Q15. What was the value of India–Brazil bilateral trade in 2025-26?

2025-26 में भारत–ब्राजील द्विपक्षीय व्यापार का मूल्य कितना था?

1. USD 12.50 billion
2. USD 14.20 billion
3. USD 15.07 billion
4. USD 18.30 billion
5. None of these

Answer: (c) USD 15.07 billion

Explanation:

1. India and MERCOSUR finalised Terms of Reference to expand their Preferential Trade Agreement.
2. The framework enables broader trade negotiations with the South American bloc.
3. The existing PTA gives preferences on 452 tariff codes by MERCOSUR and 450 by India.
4. Current tariff reductions are 10%, 20% or 100%.
5. India–Brazil bilateral trade reached USD 15.07 billion in 2025-26.
6. The two countries aim to raise bilateral trade to USD 30 billion by 2030.

Q16. Narendra Bhooshan, who took charge as Environment Ministry Secretary, belongs to which IAS cadre?

पर्यावरण मंत्रालय के Secretary बने नरेंद्र भूषण किस IAS cadre से संबंधित हैं?

1. Bihar
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Rajasthan
5. None of these

Answer: (b) Uttar Pradesh

Explanation:

1. Narendra Bhooshan took charge as Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
2. He is a 1992-batch IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre.
3. Earlier, he served as Secretary of the Department of Land Resources.
4. His administrative experience spans more than three decades at Union and State levels.
5. His work covers energy, infrastructure, agriculture, industry, finance and land resources.
6. He has also served in UIDAI, agriculture and ITPO positions at the Centre.

Q17. TAPAS-1 will fly aboard which launch vehicle under the Transporter-18 rideshare programme?

TAPAS-1 Transporter-18 rideshare programme के अंतर्गत किस launch vehicle पर उड़ान भरेगा?

1. PSLV-C63
2. Ariane 6
3. Electron
4. SpaceX Falcon 9
5. None of these

Answer: (d) SpaceX Falcon 9

Explanation:

1. Ahmedabad-based SatLeo Labs scheduled TAPAS-1 for launch on 1 October 2026.
2. The payload will fly aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 on the Transporter-18 rideshare mission.
3. It uses Dhruva Space’s LEAP-2 platform and launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
4. TAPAS means Thermal Access Platform for Analytics & Solutions.
5. The CubeSat-class payload measures land-surface temperature for agriculture, urban heat, wildfire and climate applications.
6. SatLeo Labs describes it as India’s first dedicated commercial thermal payload.

Q18. What is the theme of the second ASEAN–India Maritime Exercise 2026?

दूसरे ASEAN–India Maritime Exercise 2026 की थीम क्या है?

1. Anchored in Trust United at Sea
2. Secure Seas Shared Future
3. Together for Maritime Peace
4. One Ocean One Mission
5. None of these

Answer: (a) Anchored in Trust United at Sea

Explanation:

1. The second ASEAN–India Maritime Exercise began at Subic Bay, Philippines, on 28 September 2026.
2. Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish are participating.
3. Its theme is “Anchored in Trust, United at Sea.”
4. The Harbour Phase includes expert exchanges, operational synchronisation, sports, culture and community engagement.
5. The Sea Phase features coordinated maritime operations to improve interoperability.
6. The exercise supports India’s Act East Policy and MAHASAGAR vision.

Q19. In how many balls did Shubman Gill reach his record fastest men’s ODI double century?

शुभमन गिल ने पुरुष ODI का रिकॉर्ड सबसे तेज दोहरा शतक कितनी गेंदों में पूरा किया?

1. 110
2. 115
3. 117
4. 126
5. None of these

Answer: (c) 117

Explanation:

1. Shubman Gill scored the fastest men’s ODI double century against West Indies in Guwahati.
2. He reached 200 in 117 balls, bettering Ishan Kishan’s 126-ball record.
3. Gill finished with 223 from 133 balls, striking 26 fours and eight sixes.
4. He reached his century in 62 balls, the fastest ODI hundred by an Indian captain.
5. Gill and Rohit Sharma added 255 runs for the opening wicket.
6. Gill became only the second batter to score an ODI double century while chasing.

Q20. Manu Francis and Prince Noble won Asian Games silver in which sailing event?

मनु फ्रांसिस और प्रिंस नोबल ने Asian Games में किस sailing event में silver medal जीता?

1. Men’s 470
2. Men’s 49er skiff
3. Mixed Nacra 17
4. ILCA 7
5. None of these

Answer: (b) Men’s 49er skiff

Explanation:

1. Manu Francis and Prince Noble won silver in the men’s 49er skiff at the 2026 Asian Games.
2. It was India’s first sailing medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Games.
3. They finished nine races with 23 points.
4. China won gold and Hong Kong secured bronze.
5. The Kerala athletes are relatives and childhood friends.
6. They trained at the National Sailing School, Muziris Yachting Club and Army Yachting Node.

Q21. In how many innings did Rohit Sharma complete 12,000 ODI runs?

रोहित शर्मा ने 12,000 ODI runs कितनी innings में पूरे किए?

1. 275
2. 279
3. 285
4. 282
5. None of these

Answer: (d) 282

Explanation:

1. Rohit Sharma reached 12,000 ODI runs against West Indies in Guwahati.
2. He became the third Indian after Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli to reach the landmark.
3. He completed it in 282 innings, making him the second-fastest batter to the milestone.
4. Rohit scored 101 from 75 balls for his 35th ODI century.
5. He shared a 255-run opening partnership with Shubman Gill.
6. He also became the first batter to hit 200 ODI sixes in a single country.

Q22. Which team defeated India 2-1 in the women’s squash team semifinal at the 2026 Asian Games?

2026 Asian Games के women’s squash team semifinal में भारत को 2-1 से किस टीम ने हराया?

1. Hong Kong China
2. Malaysia
3. Japan
4. South Korea
5. None of these

Answer: (a) Hong Kong China

Explanation:

1. India won bronze in the women’s team squash event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
2. Hong Kong China defeated India 2-1 in the semifinal.
3. Anahat Singh lost 2-3 to Sin Yuk Chan after missing four match points.
4. Tanvi Khanna beat Ka Yi Lee 3-1 to level the tie.
5. Joshna Chinappa lost the deciding rubber 0-3 to Ho Tze Lok.
6. India’s other squash medals included two singles silvers and a mixed-doubles bronze.

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