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Current Affairs 1 October 2026
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC (1 October 2026)
1. India’s Cabinet recently approved a renewable energy programme worth approximately how much?
[A] ₹86,000 crore
[B] ₹1.25 lakh crore
[C] ₹1.86 lakh crore
[D] ₹2.50 lakh crore
Answer: C
2. The Reserve Bank of India’s net forward dollar liabilities reached approximately what record level in August 2026?
[A] $100 billion
[B] $150 billion
[C] $175 billion
[D] $200 billion
Answer: D
3. As of September 30, 2026, how many total medals had India won at the Asian Games 2026?
[A] 30
[B] 40
[C] 50
[D] 60
Answer: D
4. In which sport did Indian athletes win three gold medals in men’s, women’s and mixed team events at the 2026 Asian Games?
[A] Shooting
[B] Archery
[C] Wrestling
[D] Boxing
Answer: B
5. Which Indian institution became India’s highest-ranked university in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027?
[A] IIT Delhi
[B] IIT Bombay
[C] IISc Bengaluru
[D] IIT Madras
Answer: C
1 October 2026 One-liner Current Affairs
1. Which country warned the United Arab Emirates of “highly dangerous consequences” following an Israeli Prime Minister’s recent visit? – Iran
2. Under India’s newly approved renewable-energy programme, the government announced incentives for installing how much battery energy storage capacity? – 50 GWh
3. How many warships is the Indian Navy set to induct in 2026, according to the latest announcement? – 18
4. Which company launched its Apple Pay payment service in India in September 2026? – Apple
5. Which form of the Election Commission of India was recently in the news regarding removal of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) declaration from finalised states? – Form 6
Important Current Affairs 1 October 2026
- Asian Games 2026: India has reached 60 medals at the ongoing Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
- Apple Pay: Apple Pay has officially launched in India in partnership with Axis Bank.
- Supreme Court: The court said it will neither impose a total firecracker ban nor allow unrestricted use ahead of Diwali.
- US–Iraq: The United States has ended its military mission in Iraq after a 23-year presence.
- Oil prices: Brent crude crossed $103/barrel amid unresolved US–Iran negotiations.
- Deep-tech: India is considering a $25-billion funding pool for deep-tech startups.
- Steel sector: India’s new steel policy targets 600 million tonnes of capacity by 2047.
- Archery: Indian women won compound team gold at the Asian Games, defeating China.
- Special Campaign 6.0: The government’s cleanliness and pendency-reduction campaign will run from 2–31 October 2026.
Conclusion
Current events play a crucial role in preparing for the NDA, CDS, AFCAT, and UPSC exams. Important topics to focus on include international relations, defence advancements, economic growth, space exploration, and environmental issues. Being well-informed about these subjects can significantly boost your performance in competitive exams. Additionally, students can download the Target Defence Academy Mobile App to access the October 2026 Current Affairs, ensuring they stay up to date and ready for upcoming challenges.
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