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Current Affairs 2 October 2026
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC (2 October 2026)
1. The Prime Minister recently participated in the centenary celebrations of which organisation?
[A] UPSC
[B] NITI Aayog
[C] Election Commission of India
[D] CAG
Answer: A
2. Which Indian athlete won a bronze medal in the Men’s Compound Individual event at the 2026 Asian Games?
[A] Abhishek Verma
[B] Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru
[C] Jyothi Surekha Vennam
[D] Pravin Jadhav
Answer: B
3. On 1 October 2026, the Indian rupee fell to approximately what level against the US dollar?
[A] ₹92.31
[B] ₹94.85
[C] ₹96.32
[D] ₹98.75
Answer: C
4. According to recent government data, India’s power shortage in September 2026 reached its highest level in more than:
[A] 1 year
[B] 2 years
[C] 3 years
[D] 5 years
Answer: C
5. Which two organisations recently signed an MoU for safe and sustainable foodgrain storage?
[A] ICAR and FCI
[B] NABARD and FCI
[C] ICAR and NAFED
[D] FCI and NITI Aayog
Answer: A
2 October 2026 One-liner Current Affairs
1. Which scheme was launched recently to accelerate the development of India’s compressed biogas sector? – GOBARdhan
2. Indian men’s hockey team defeated which country 4–3 in the semifinal of the 2026 Asian Games? – Pakistan
3. Which state received India’s first barrierless multi-lane free-flow tolling system? – Tamil Nadu
4. According to the latest statement by the U.S. Trade Representative, negotiations between India and the US on a bilateral trade deal are: – Ongoing, but a deal is not imminent
5. Which Indian team won a bronze medal in the Women’s Team Squash event at the 2026 Asian Games? – Indian Women’s Squash Team
Important Current Affairs 2 October 2026
- Asian Games 2026: India’s medal tally reached 65, with India winning medals in sailing and Greco-Roman wrestling.
- UPSC: At the commission’s centenary event, PM Modi called for faster recruitment cycles and technology-driven reforms.
- HDFC Bank: Anup Bagchi has been appointed MD & CEO, succeeding Sashidhar Jagdishan.
- Indian pilot praised: Captain Smit Machchhar was praised after reportedly preventing a major Flydubai disaster and saving passengers’ lives.
- Stock market: The Sensex fell 571 points to 71,910, pressured by FPI selling, higher crude prices and a weaker rupee.
- Election Commission: Protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar are scheduled in Delhi, Mumbai and other cities over electoral-roll revision issues.
- Weather: IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms and isolated heavy-to-very-heavy rainfall in several parts of India today.
- NHAI: Tamil Nadu’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling system has been launched at Paranur using ANPR and FASTag technology.
- People’s Plan Campaign: The 2026–27 People’s Plan Campaign, “Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas,” begins nationwide today.
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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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