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1st October 2026 Current Affairs

Thursday · 9 news items · 9 MCQs

UPSC completes 100 years; PM attends centenary celebrations at Bharat Mandapam; Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 comes into force, replacing the 1891 law; India ranks 131st of 145 in WEF Global Gender Gap Index 2026

In this edition

  1. UPSC completes 100 years; PM attends centenary celebrations at Bharat Mandapam
  2. Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 comes into force, replacing the 1891 law
  3. India ranks 131st of 145 in WEF Global Gender Gap Index 2026
  4. Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh presides over UNGA's 81st Session
  5. Cabinet approves ₹1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor Phase-III
  6. Government notifies CAFE-III fuel efficiency norms (2027–32)
  7. Windfall tax on diesel and ATF exports reduced
  8. India's women's compound archery team wins gold, equals world record at Asian Games 2026
  9. Gujarat's 25th 'Sanskrutik Van' inaugurated in Porbandar
  10. Daily Current Affairs Quiz (9 questions)

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🇮🇳 National

UPSC completes 100 years; PM attends centenary celebrations at Bharat Mandapam

Why in News?

On October 1, 2026, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) marked 100 years since its founding in 1926. PM Narendra Modi attended the centenary ("Manthan") celebrations at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, releasing a commemorative coin, a postage stamp, and a book on landmark UPSC judgements.

Key Highlights

  • UPSC completed 100 years on 1 October 2026
  • PM Modi attended the centenary ("Manthan") at Bharat Mandapam
  • Commemorative coin and postage stamp released
  • A book on landmark UPSC judgements released

Static GK

  • UPSC was set up on 1 October 1926 as the Public Service Commission
  • UPSC is a constitutional body under Article 315
🇮🇳 National

Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 comes into force, replacing the 1891 law

Why in News?

From October 1, 2026, the new Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 took effect, replacing the 135-year-old Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 1891. It modernises the legal framework by recognising physical, electronic, and digital banking records as valid evidence in court.

Key Highlights

  • Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 in force from 1 October 2026
  • Replaces the 135-year-old 1891 Act
  • Recognises physical, electronic and digital bank records as evidence
  • Modernises the legal framework for banking records

Static GK

  • The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 has been replaced by the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
  • Monsoon Session is one of Parliament's three regular sessions, along with the Budget and Winter Sessions
🌍 International

India ranks 131st of 145 in WEF Global Gender Gap Index 2026

Why in News?

The World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2026 ranked India 131st among 145 countries, with a gender-parity score of about 64.5% — broadly unchanged from 2025. Nordic countries continue to lead the index.

Key Highlights

  • India ranked 131st of 145 countries
  • Gender-parity score of about 64.5%
  • Broadly unchanged from 2025
  • Nordic countries lead the index

Static GK

  • The Global Gender Gap Report is published by the World Economic Forum
  • The report was first published in 2006
🌍 International

Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh presides over UNGA's 81st Session

Why in News?

Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh currently serves as President of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly (elected June 2026), a key current diplomatic office relevant to 2026 UN affairs.

Key Highlights

  • Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh is President of the 81st UNGA session
  • Elected in June 2026
  • Presides over the General Assembly for the session
  • A key diplomatic office in 2026

Static GK

  • The President of the UN General Assembly is elected for a one-year term
  • Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit of India was the first woman President of the UNGA (1953)
📈 Economy

Cabinet approves ₹1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor Phase-III

Why in News?

The Union Cabinet approved Green Energy Corridor (GEC) Phase-III, costing about ₹1.86 lakh crore, to strengthen intra-state transmission systems for evacuating 135 GW of renewable energy capacity, with incentives for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

Key Highlights

  • Cabinet approved Green Energy Corridor Phase-III
  • Cost: about ₹1.86 lakh crore
  • Strengthens intra-state transmission to evacuate 135 GW of renewable energy
  • Incentives for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Static GK

  • India targets 500 GW of non-fossil power capacity by 2030
  • The Green Energy Corridor project began with Phase-I approved in 2015
📈 Economy

Government notifies CAFE-III fuel efficiency norms (2027–32)

Why in News?

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways notified the third phase of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE-III) norms, applicable April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2032, targeting about a 16.7% improvement in fleet fuel efficiency, with triple credit weightage for battery electric vehicles.

Key Highlights

  • MoRTH notified CAFE-III fuel-efficiency norms
  • Apply from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032
  • Target: ~16.7% better fleet fuel efficiency
  • Triple credit weightage for battery electric vehicles

Static GK

  • CAFE stands for Corporate Average Fuel Economy
  • The Bureau of Energy Efficiency was set up under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001
📈 Economy

Windfall tax on diesel and ATF exports reduced

Why in News?

Effective October 1, 2026, the Centre reduced the windfall profit tax (Special Additional Excise Duty/cess) on exports of diesel and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), as part of its periodic review of fuel export levies.

Key Highlights

  • Windfall tax on diesel and ATF exports reduced
  • Effective 1 October 2026
  • Levied as Special Additional Excise Duty
  • Part of a periodic review of fuel export levies

Static GK

  • India first imposed a windfall tax on crude oil and fuel exports on 1 July 2022
  • ATF stands for Aviation Turbine Fuel
🏆 Sports & Awards

India's women's compound archery team wins gold, equals world record at Asian Games 2026

Why in News?

India's women's compound archery team — Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep, and Chikitha Taniparthi — defeated China in the final to win gold at the Asian Games 2026, equalling the world record score. A mixed compound team gold followed, won by Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav.

Key Highlights

  • Women's compound team won gold, beating China
  • Team: Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep, Chikitha Taniparthi
  • Equalled the world record score
  • Mixed compound gold to Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav

Static GK

  • World Archery, the sport's global governing body, is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland
  • The Archery Association of India is the national federation for the sport
🗺️ State

Gujarat's 25th 'Sanskrutik Van' inaugurated in Porbandar

Why in News?

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated Gujarat's 25th "Sanskrutik Van" (Cultural Forest) on October 1, 2026, spread over 14 hectares near Porbandar's Odadar village at a cost of about ₹20 crore, with sections dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi's Sarvodaya philosophy. The initiative was launched in 2004 when PM Modi was Gujarat's CM.

Key Highlights

  • Gujarat's 25th "Sanskrutik Van" inaugurated on 1 October 2026
  • Spread over 14 hectares near Odadar village, Porbandar
  • Cost about ₹20 crore
  • Sections on Mahatma Gandhi's Sarvodaya philosophy

Static GK

  • Porbandar is the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi
  • Gandhi Jayanti (2 October) is observed as the International Day of Non-Violence

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