Today’s Current Affairs: 1st Oct 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Day: October 1, 2026
The PRAGATI-50 Initiative
The PRAGATI-50 Initiative: Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs launched the PRAGATI-50 initiative in New Delhi to develop 50 model cities across 24 States demonstrating higher benchmarks of Swachhata under Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0). The PRAGATI-50 Initiative: A targeted urban transformation and benchmarking program under SBM-U 2.0 that selects 50 urban centres […]
UIDAI unveils five new initiatives
UIDAI unveils five new initiatives: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) unveiled five new initiatives at the ‘Aadhaar Samvaad’ stakeholders conference held in Kolkata, coinciding with the 17th Aadhaar Day. UIDAI unveils five new initiatives suite of digital governance reforms, authentication modalities, onboarding architectures, and resident-facing platforms launched by UIDAI to upgrade the national […]
ECI’s Electoral Roll Management Systems
ECI’s Electoral Roll Management Systems: Maharashtra’s Chief Electoral Officer sought changes to the ECI’s ECINET platform to preserve EROs’ statutory discretion in resolving voter-data discrepancies during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), amid concerns over centralised software controls. ECI’s Electoral Roll Management Systems: A unified digital umbrella platform and mobile application launched by the Election Commission […]
India bans Paraquat Dichloride
India bans Paraquat Dichloride: The Central Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, has officially banned Paraquat Dichloride, one of the world’s most toxic non-selective herbicides, citing severe risks to human and animal life. Paraquat is a fast-acting, broad-spectrum, non-selective contact herbicide used for weed control and crop desiccation. It damages plant cells […]
Sanskrit Subhashitam on the Six Qualities of Success
Sanskrit Subhashitam on the Six Qualities of Success: Prime Minister of India shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting six qualities: diligence, courage, patience, wisdom, strength and valour. Sanskrit Subhashitam on the Six Qualities of Success: Quote: Udyamah sahasam dhairyam buddhih shaktih parakramah, Shadete yatra vartante tatra daivam sahayakrit. Where diligence, courage, patience, wisdom, strength and valour […]
The Report: Status of Policing in India Report (SPIR) 2026
The Report: Status of Policing in India Report (SPIR) 2026 The Status of Policing in India Report (SPIR) 2026 was released, based on a 16-State survey of 8,306 citizens mapping cybercrime exposure, vulnerability patterns, and police redressal mechanisms. The Report: Status of Policing in India Report (SPIR) 2026: An empirical, multi-state study evaluating the everyday […]
India’s 1st Geological Museum
India’s 1st Geological Museum: India’s first world-class geological museum is set to be developed at the Bhedaghat–Lamhetaghat area in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, to showcase the geological history of the Narmada Valley. The project will include a geological museum and interpretation centre with six galleries and more than 130 exhibits. It will explain the origin of […]
2nd ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME) 2026
2nd ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME) 2026: The second ASEAN–India Maritime Exercise (AIME 2026) is being conducted in the Philippines to enhance maritime cooperation between India and ASEAN member states. Participating Naval Ships: Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish are participating along with BRP Jose Rizal, BRP Tarlac and RSS Justice from ASEAN member states. The […]
207th Birth Anniversary of Pandit Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar
207th Birth Anniversary of Pandit Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar: On 26th September 2026, India observed the 207th birth anniversary of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, the eminent social reformer, philosopher, educationist, and polymath of the Bengal Renaissance, whose pioneering efforts in vernacular education, women’s rights, and social reform helped transform 19th-century Indian society. Early Life & Scholarship: Born […]
