Current Affairs 1st October 2026 : Daily GK Update in English
1. Which day is observed on 1 October every year as declared by the United Nations?
A) World Teachers’ Day
B) International Day of Older Persons
C) World Food Day
D) International Day of Non-Violence
Answer: B)
Explanation: The United Nations observes 1 October as the International Day of Older Persons to raise awareness about the rights, dignity and well-being of older people.
2. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) completed 100 years of its establishment on which date in 2026?
A) 26 January 2026
B) 15 August 2026
C) 1 October 2026
D) 26 November 2026
Answer: C)
Explanation: The first Public Service Commission was established on 1 October 1926 under the Government of India Act, 1919.
3. The Union Cabinet raised the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of wheat for the 2027-28 Rabi season by how much?
A) ₹15 per quintal
B) ₹25 per quintal
C) ₹50 per quintal
D) ₹75 per quintal
Answer: B)
Explanation: The Cabinet increased wheat MSP by ₹25 to ₹2,610 per quintal for the 2027-28 marketing year to support farmers’ income. Higher hikes were also approved for pulses and oilseeds.
4. The Cabinet approved an Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) for Delhi at an approximate cost of:
A) ₹790 crore
B) ₹1,790 crore
C) ₹2,790 crore
D) ₹3,790 crore
Answer: B)
Explanation: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs cleared the AI-powered ITMS project for Delhi at around ₹1,789–1,790 crore, to be implemented by Delhi Police covering major junctions.
5. Which initiative was launched under Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0 to develop 50 model cities?
A) Smart City Mission
B) PRAGATI-50
C) AMRUT 2.0
D) Clean India Mission
Answer: B)
Explanation: The Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs launched PRAGATI-50 to develop 50 model cities across 24 states demonstrating higher benchmarks of Swachhata under SBM-U 2.0.
6. The Indian Navy plans to induct how many warships in 2026 according to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 15
D) 18
Answer: D)
Explanation: The Indian Navy is set to bring 18 warships into service during the year 2026.
7. The Central Government banned which highly toxic herbicide citing risks to human and animal life?
A) Glyphosate
B) Paraquat Dichloride
C) Atrazine
D) 2,4-D
Answer: B)
Explanation: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare officially banned Paraquat Dichloride, one of the world’s most toxic non-selective herbicides.
8. US forces completed their withdrawal from Iraq after approximately how many years of presence?
A) 10 years
B) 15 years
C) 20+ years (since 2003)
D) 30 years
Answer: C)
Explanation: The United States ended its military mission in Iraq on 30 September 2026, concluding a presence that began with the 2003 invasion (around 23 years) and the anti-IS mission.
9. Which airline flight experienced a cockpit stabbing incident involving the co-pilot attempting to crash the plane while en route to Israel?
A) Emirates
B) Flydubai
C) Qatar Airways
D) Etihad
Answer: B)
Explanation: On a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, the Omani co-pilot stabbed the Indian-origin captain (Smit Machchhar) and attempted to crash the aircraft; the plane diverted to Saudi Arabia and the co-pilot was arrested.
10. India’s women’s compound archery team won gold at the Asian Games 2026 by defeating which country?
A) South Korea
B) Japan
C) China
D) Chinese Taipei
Answer: C)
Explanation: India defeated China 238-234 to win the women’s compound team gold, equalling the world record. Mixed compound team gold was also won.
11. India sealed an eight-wicket win chasing a target of 406 against West Indies in an ODI, led by which captain’s unbeaten 223?
A) Rohit Sharma
B) Virat Kohli
C) Shubman Gill
D) Hardik Pandya
Answer: C)
Explanation: Skipper Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 223 off 133 balls, with Rohit Sharma scoring 101, as India achieved their highest successful men’s ODI chase.
12. The second ASEAN–India Maritime Exercise (AIME 2026) is being conducted in which country?
A) Indonesia
B) Vietnam
C) Philippines
D) Thailand
Answer: C)
Explanation: AIME 2026 is being held in the Philippines to enhance maritime cooperation between India and ASEAN member states.
13. India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth in August 2026 stood at approximately:
A) 5.5%
B) 7.4%
C) 8%
D) 9.5%
Answer: C)
Explanation: IIP growth rose to 8% in August 2026 from 7.4% in July, driven by manufacturing growth of around 9%.
14. Apple Pay was launched in India with which bank as the first partner?
A) HDFC Bank
B) ICICI Bank
C) Axis Bank
D) SBI
Answer: C)
Explanation: Apple Pay launched in India after years of global rollout, with Axis Bank as the first banking partner.
15. Indian agencies seized drugs worth approximately ₹3,000 crore from an Iranian boat in the Arabian Sea. How many Pakistani nationals were detained?
A) 3
B) 5
C) 7
D) 10
Answer: B)
Explanation: About 526 kg of heroin and methamphetamine were seized; five Pakistani nationals on board the Iranian vessel were arrested.
16. The opposition INDIA bloc announced a march to the Election Commission as part of its “vote theft” campaign. On which date was the main march planned?
A) 2 October
B) 6 October
C) 8 October
D) 15 October
Answer: B)
Explanation: The INDIA bloc announced a “Save Democracy March” and specifically a march to the Election Commission on 6 October 2026.
17. A top Lashkar-e-Taiba militant, Mohammad Asif alias Hashim Moosa, was neutralised in an encounter in which district of J&K?
A) Anantnag
B) Baramulla
C) Budgam
D) Pulwama
Answer: C)
Explanation: The LeT commander (also referred to as Moosa) was killed in an overnight encounter in Budgam’s Khansahib area under Operation Korag.
18. Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav launched guidelines for which mission version?
A) National Clean Air Mission 2.0
B) National Coastal Mission 2.0
C) National Green Mission 2.0
D) National River Mission 2.0
Answer: B)
Explanation: Guidelines for the implementation of the National Coastal Mission (NCM) 2.0 were launched in New Delhi.
19. The Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) was approved with an outlay aimed at evacuating up to how much renewable energy?
A) 50 GW
B) 100 GW
C) 135 GW
D) 200 GW
Answer: C)
Explanation: The Union Cabinet sanctioned GEC-III (also referred to as PM-DHARA related transmission) for intra-state transmission of up to 135 GW of renewable energy with a large outlay.
20. India’s monsoon rainfall in 2026 was reported as the fourth-lowest since 2001 with a deficit of around:
A) 5%
B) 8%
C) 13%
D) 20%
Answer: C)
Explanation: According to the IMD, the country recorded around a 13% rainfall deficit between 1 June and 30 September 2026.
21. The Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026 came into force on 1 October 2026, replacing the colonial-era Act of which year?
A) 1872
B) 1891
C) 1911
D) 1947
Answer: B)
Explanation: The new Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026 replaced the 135-year-old 1891 Act to modernise the framework for using banking records as evidence.
22. PM Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with which US President to review trade, defence and other cooperation?
A) Joe Biden
B) Donald Trump
C) Kamala Harris
D) Ron DeSantis
Answer: B)
Explanation: PM Modi and US President Donald Trump reviewed the India–US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership covering trade, defence, energy and critical technologies.
23. The Kaveri engine cleared a key step in Russia and is ready for integration with which Indian stealth platform?
A) Tejas Mk2
B) AMCA
C) Ghatak UCAV
D) LCA Navy
Answer: C)
Explanation: India’s indigenous Kaveri engine efforts received a boost after clearing a key step in Russia, making it ready for integration with the stealth unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) Ghatak.
24. The Election Commission removed the additional Special Intensive Revision (SIR) declaration from Form 6 in states where the exercise had been completed. This means new applicants now fill:
A) A new digital-only form
B) The statutory Form 6 under Registration of Electors Rules
C) Form 7 only
D) A simplified online affidavit
Answer: B)
Explanation: In states where SIR is over, the extra declaration was withdrawn; applicants use the regular statutory Form 6.
25. India’s registered manufacturing sector output rose by approximately what percentage in FY25?
A) 5.2%
B) 6.5%
C) 7.81%
D) 9.1%
Answer: C)
Explanation: Industrial output in the registered manufacturing sector rose 7.81% in FY25, with employment also increasing nearly 7.2%.