Vision Academy EducareVision Academy Educare
MAH CET BBA BMS BCA BHMCTMAH LAW CETCUET GAT

2nd October 2026 Current Affairs

Friday · 10 news items · 10 MCQs

UPSC Completes 100 Years — Centenary Celebrations; People's Plan Campaign (PPC) 2026-27 Launched Nationwide; DDU-GKY 2.0: Skill Training for 70,000 Rural Youth from October 2026

In this edition

  1. UPSC Completes 100 Years — Centenary Celebrations
  2. People's Plan Campaign (PPC) 2026-27 Launched Nationwide
  3. DDU-GKY 2.0: Skill Training for 70,000 Rural Youth from October 2026
  4. INS Tarkash's Port Call at Mombasa Boosts India-Kenya Maritime Ties
  5. SEBI Gives NSE the Go-Ahead for Corporate Bond Index Futures
  6. Government Extends FASTag Validity for Divyangjan/PwD Vehicles
  7. Divya Deshmukh Named Best Female Player at Inaugural FIDE Excellence Awards
  8. India Ends Compound Archery Campaign at Asian Games 2026 with Four Medals
  9. ZSI Identifies New Deep-Sea Fish Species "Bathymyrus perplexus" in Bay of Bengal
  10. Tamil Nadu Gets Its First Barrier-Free Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) Tolling System
  11. Daily Current Affairs Quiz (10 questions)

📘 2nd October 2026 Current Affairs Quiz

10 questions · attempt all, submit, then see your score and the solutions

Take the Quiz ›
🇮🇳 National

UPSC Completes 100 Years — Centenary Celebrations

Why in News?

On October 1, 2026, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) completed 100 years of existence. PM Narendra Modi addressed the centenary event and released a commemorative coin and postage stamp. UPSC began as the "Public Service Commission" on October 1, 1926, under the Government of India Act, 1919; it became the Federal Public Service Commission under the Government of India Act, 1935, and was renamed UPSC in 1950.

Key Highlights

  • UPSC completed 100 years on 1 October 2026
  • PM Modi released a commemorative coin and postage stamp
  • Set up on 1 October 1926 under the Government of India Act, 1919
  • Became the Federal PSC under the 1935 Act; renamed UPSC in 1950

Static GK

  • UPSC is a constitutional body under Article 315
  • The UPSC Chairman and members are appointed by the President (Article 316)
🇮🇳 National

People's Plan Campaign (PPC) 2026-27 Launched Nationwide

Why in News?

On October 2, 2026 (Gandhi Jayanti), the Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the People's Plan Campaign 2026-27, with the theme "Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas," through special Gram Sabhas across India. Gram Panchayats will prepare Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDPs) for 2027-28 under this campaign.

Key Highlights

  • People's Plan Campaign 2026-27 launched on 2 October 2026 (Gandhi Jayanti)
  • Theme: "Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas"
  • Run through special Gram Sabhas nationwide
  • Gram Panchayats to prepare GPDPs for 2027-28

Static GK

  • The 73rd Constitutional Amendment (1992) gave constitutional status to panchayats
  • National Panchayati Raj Day is observed on 24 April
🇮🇳 National

DDU-GKY 2.0: Skill Training for 70,000 Rural Youth from October 2026

Why in News?

The Ministry of Rural Development announced that under DDU-GKY 2.0 (Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana), 70,000 rural youth across all States/UTs will begin skill training starting October 2026, aimed at improving rural livelihoods and employability.

Key Highlights

  • 70,000 rural youth to start skill training under DDU-GKY 2.0
  • Training begins in October 2026
  • Covers all States and UTs
  • Aims to improve rural livelihoods and employability

Static GK

  • DDU-GKY is run by the Ministry of Rural Development under DAY-NRLM
  • It was launched on 25 September 2014
🌍 International

INS Tarkash's Port Call at Mombasa Boosts India-Kenya Maritime Ties

Why in News?

Indian Navy frigate INS Tarkash arrived at Mombasa Port, Kenya, on September 29, 2026, for an operational turnaround and goodwill visit (continuing through October 2), reinforcing India-Kenya defence and maritime cooperation in line with India's SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) vision.

Key Highlights

  • INS Tarkash arrived at Mombasa, Kenya, on 29 September 2026
  • Operational turnaround and goodwill visit until 2 October
  • Strengthens India–Kenya defence and maritime ties
  • In line with India's SAGAR vision

Static GK

  • SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) was announced in 2015
  • Nairobi is Kenya's capital; Mombasa is its main port
📈 Economy

SEBI Gives NSE the Go-Ahead for Corporate Bond Index Futures

Why in News?

SEBI issued a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) allowing the National Stock Exchange (NSE) to launch futures contracts linked to a corporate bond index, aimed at deepening India's fixed-income derivatives market and aiding portfolio hedging. The move is also subject to RBI's approval, since debt-market derivatives are jointly regulated.

Key Highlights

  • SEBI gave NSE a No-Objection Certificate for corporate bond index futures
  • Aims to deepen the fixed-income derivatives market
  • Helps investors hedge bond portfolios
  • Also needs RBI approval, as debt derivatives are jointly regulated

Static GK

  • SEBI got statutory powers in 1992 and is headquartered in Mumbai
  • The National Stock Exchange (NSE) was set up in 1992
📈 Economy

Government Extends FASTag Validity for Divyangjan/PwD Vehicles

Why in News?

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways revised FASTag exemption rules effective October 2, 2026: FASTags for vehicles of persons with 70–100% disability are now valid for 5 years, and for persons with 40%–under 70% disability for 3 years — replacing the earlier requirement of annual renewal.

Key Highlights

  • FASTag exemption rules for persons with disabilities revised from 2 October 2026
  • 70–100% disability: FASTag valid for 5 years
  • 40% to under 70% disability: valid for 3 years
  • Replaces the earlier annual renewal requirement

Static GK

  • FASTag was made mandatory for all vehicles on national highways from 15 February 2021
  • The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 recognises 21 types of disabilities
🏆 Sports & Awards

Divya Deshmukh Named Best Female Player at Inaugural FIDE Excellence Awards

Why in News?

Indian Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh, the reigning FIDE Women's World Cup champion, was honoured as "Best Female Player" at FIDE's first-ever Excellence Awards (late September 2026), recognizing her standout performances through 2025–26.

Key Highlights

  • Divya Deshmukh named "Best Female Player"
  • At FIDE's first-ever Excellence Awards
  • She is the reigning FIDE Women's World Cup champion
  • Recognises her performances in 2025–26

Static GK

  • FIDE, the world chess body, was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Lausanne
  • Divya Deshmukh won the FIDE Women's World Cup in 2025 in Batumi, Georgia
🏆 Sports & Awards

India Ends Compound Archery Campaign at Asian Games 2026 with Four Medals

Why in News?

At the 20th Asian Games, being hosted in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan (September 19–October 4, 2026), Indian archer Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru won bronze in men's individual compound archery, taking India's compound archery medal haul to three gold and one bronze.

Key Highlights

  • Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru won bronze in men's individual compound
  • India's compound archery haul: three gold and one bronze
  • At the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya
  • Games held 19 September – 4 October 2026

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
🔬 Science & Technology

ZSI Identifies New Deep-Sea Fish Species "Bathymyrus perplexus" in Bay of Bengal

Why in News?

Scientists at the Zoological Survey of India's (ZSI) Gopalpur-based unit identified a new eel species, Bathymyrus perplexus, from the Bay of Bengal, adding to India's documented marine biodiversity.

Key Highlights

  • ZSI identified a new deep-sea eel species, Bathymyrus perplexus
  • Found in the Bay of Bengal
  • Identified by ZSI's Gopalpur-based unit
  • Adds to India's documented marine biodiversity

Static GK

  • The Zoological Survey of India was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Kolkata
  • Gopalpur is a coastal town in Odisha
🗺️ State

Tamil Nadu Gets Its First Barrier-Free Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) Tolling System

Why in News?

NHAI rolled out a GNSS/ANPR-based Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF), barrier-less tolling system at Paranur Toll Plaza in Tamil Nadu — the state's first — allowing vehicles to pass through toll points without stopping.

Key Highlights

  • Tamil Nadu's first barrier-free Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) toll system
  • At Paranur Toll Plaza
  • Uses GNSS and ANPR technology
  • Vehicles pass toll points without stopping

Static GK

  • NHAI was constituted under the National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988
  • ANPR stands for Automatic Number Plate Recognition

📘 2nd October 2026 Current Affairs Quiz

10 questions · attempt all, submit, then see your score and the solutions

Take the Quiz ›