MY Bharat Organises Nationwide “Walk for Nasha Mukt Yuva”
MY Bharat and partner organisations conducted the “Walk for Nasha Mukt Yuva” on October 4, 2026, as part of the “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat” Abhiyan. The initiative promoted awareness about substance abuse and encouraged healthy, responsible and addiction-free lifestyles among youth and communities.
Key facts
The event was organised by MY Bharat and partner organisations.
It was held on October 4, 2026, at more than 150 locations nationwide.
Over 1 lakh youth and citizens participated.
Activities included 3–5 km walks, Nukkad Nataks, slogan writing and heritage walks.
Participants also took the Nasha Mukt Yuva Pledge at several programmes.
The event included 2 Lieutenant Governors, 1 Cabinet Minister, 8 Members of Parliament and 8 Members of Legislative Assemblies.
The initiative forms part of the broader Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Abhiyan.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on government-supported youth mobilisation, campaigns against substance abuse, MY Bharat and social awareness initiatives.
Prime Minister Congratulates Indian Contingent at Asian Games 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian contingent for its performance at the Asian Games 2026 and praised the medal winners for bringing joy to the nation.
Key facts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi complimented the Indian contingent at the conclusion of the Asian Games 2026.
He praised the athletes for their determination, passion and sporting spirit.
He congratulated all Indian medal winners.
He expressed hope that the Games would inspire greater achievements in the future.
He said the Games could help strengthen sports at the grassroots level.
The message was shared on X.
Exam relevance: Useful for current affairs questions on sports, the Asian Games 2026 and statements by the Prime Minister.
First International Cargo Voyage from Dibrugarh to Bangladesh
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is scheduled to flag off the first international cargo voyage from Dibrugarh on 5 October 2026. The consignment of methanol will travel from Bogibeel to Pangaon Port in Dhaka through National Waterway-2 and the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route.
Key facts
The flag-off is scheduled at Bogibeel Terminal, Dibrugarh, on 5 October 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, will flag off the voyage.
The cargo will consist of methanol produced by Assam Petro-Chemicals Limited.
The consignment will travel from Bogibeel to Pangaon Port in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The route includes National Waterway-2 on the Brahmaputra and the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route.
It is described as the first cargo consignment from Dibrugarh to a foreign port since Independence.
The event is being organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, IWAI, the Government of Assam and APCL.
Exam relevance: Important for questions on inland waterways, National Waterway-2, India-Bangladesh connectivity, Assam, the Brahmaputra and the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
DRI Seizes 15.59 kg of Drugs in Three Operations; Five Arrested
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), with the Central Bureau of Narcotics in one operation, seized 15.59 kg of amphetamine, cocaine and heroin in three intelligence-led operations conducted on 29–30 September 2026. Five persons were arrested under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.
Key facts
DRI seized a cumulative 15.59 kg of contraband drugs in three operations.
The operations were conducted on 29–30 September 2026.
A total of 7.116 kg of amphetamine was seized near Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
A passenger arriving from Doha was arrested at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, with 4.9 kg of cocaine.
DRI seized 3.574 kg of heroin near Phillaur in Jalandhar, Punjab.
Five persons were arrested under the NDPS Act, 1985.
The drugs were concealed in a vehicle's spare tyre, chocolate tubes and a backpack.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, the NDPS Act, 1985, drug-trafficking enforcement, and locations involved in national current affairs.
Textile Sector Reforms to Strengthen Cotton Procurement and Sericulture
The Ministry of Textiles will showcase reforms by the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) and the Central Silk Board (CSB) under Reform Utsav 2026. The initiatives focus on digital procurement, direct farmer payments, cotton quality and traceability, sericulture technology transfer, and digital Silk Mark services.
Key facts
CCI will organise a special showcase event on 6 October 2026 in Hyderabad, Telangana, as part of Reform Utsav 2026.
The Kapas Kisan digital platform supports farmer registration, slot booking, procurement communication and Aadhaar-enabled payments.
CCI is promoting cotton quality improvement, contamination control, digital traceability and premium cotton under the Kasturi Cotton Bharat initiative.
The High-Density Planting System (HDPS) is being promoted to improve cotton productivity and farm-level returns.
The Silk Mark Organization of India has digitised registration, renewal, payments, label indenting, record management and grievance redressal.
The digitised Silk Mark system serves more than 7,000 authorised users and supports new enrolments annually.
The Central Silk Board's Mera Resham Mera Abhimaan campaign transfers sericulture technologies to farmers through training, demonstrations and field interventions.
Seri-Tourism hubs are being developed at Manasbal in Jammu and Kashmir and Topatoli in Assam to showcase the soil-to-silk journey.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on Ministry of Textiles institutions, cotton procurement reforms, digital governance, Kasturi Cotton Bharat, HDPS, Silk Mark services, sericulture technology transfer and textile value-chain development.
Andhra Pradesh Launches 3 Lakh Houses under PMAY-G 2.0
A housing initiative for 3 lakh permanent houses was launched in Andhra Pradesh under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) 2.0. A pilot project involving 3D-constructed houses was also inaugurated in Guntur district.
Key facts
The initiative covers 3 lakh permanent houses in Andhra Pradesh.
The stated cost of the housing initiative is ₹3,600 crore.
The projects were launched at Burripalem village in Guntur district.
The houses are being implemented under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) 2.0.
A pilot project involving 177 houses using 3D construction technology was launched.
The 3D-construction pilot project has a stated cost of ₹14 crore.
The houses using 3D technology are expected to be completed in six months.
Exam relevance: Important for questions on Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin), rural housing, government schemes, 3D construction technology and Andhra Pradesh state current affairs.
India is expanding its indigenous high-performance computing ecosystem through the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM). The mission supports scientific research, societal applications, advanced computing infrastructure and skilled human resources across the country.
Key facts
The National Supercomputing Mission was launched in April 2015 with an outlay of about ₹4,500 crore.
The mission is jointly steered by the Department of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
C-DAC, Pune, and the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, implement the mission.
NSM follows a three-phase Build approach covering assembly, manufacturing, and design and manufacturing support.
The mission plans to establish 50 supercomputers with a cumulative capacity exceeding 123 petaflops.
As of September 2026, India had deployed 40 supercomputers with a combined capacity of 68 petaflops.
NSM infrastructure has supported more than 16,000 researchers across over 400 institutions, including more than 2,900 PhD scholars.
By September 2026, the systems had executed more than 1.5 crore compute jobs and contributed to over 1,990 research publications.
Exam relevance: Important for questions on India’s science and technology initiatives, national missions, indigenous high-performance computing, digital infrastructure, research institutions and applications of supercomputing in agriculture, healthcare, weather forecasting, space and engineering.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan handed over the first instalment of 3 lakh houses sanctioned for Andhra Pradesh under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin 2.0. He also laid the foundation stone for a pilot project to construct 177 houses using 3D concrete printing technology in Guntur district.
Key facts
Andhra Pradesh was sanctioned 3 lakh houses under PMAY-G 2.0.
The houses are valued at ₹3,600 crore.
The initial allocation proposed for the state was 76,000 houses.
A 3D concrete printing pilot project will construct 177 houses.
The pilot project has a cost of ₹14 crore and is expected to be completed within six months.
The project covers Burripalem and Obulnayudupalem in Guntur district.
The event was attended by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin, rural housing, government assistance to Andhra Pradesh, and emerging construction technology.
Vice-President Addresses Mahaparva Kshamapana Ceremony in New Delhi
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the Mahaparva Kshamapana Ceremony–2026 in New Delhi and highlighted Jain values of forgiveness, non-violence, compassion and peaceful coexistence. He also presented the Jain Samaj Ratna Award to K. C. Jain.
Key facts
The ceremony was organised by the Bhagwan Mahavir Memorial Committee and Jain Mahasabha Delhi.
It was held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
The Vice-President described Kshamapana as a spiritual discipline and an opportunity for personal transformation.
He highlighted Jainism’s contributions to Tamil literature and culture.
He explained Ahimsa as the absence of violence in thought, word and deed.
He linked Jain teachings with the idea of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.
He presented the Jain Samaj Ratna Award to K. C. Jain.
He connected the values of compassion, unity and responsibility with the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on Jain philosophy, Ahimsa, Kshamapana, Bhagwan Mahavira, Tamil Nadu’s Jain heritage, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and the Viksit Bharat @ 2047 vision.
CAQM Inspects Delhi Ring Road Stretches Under Operation Clean Air
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas conducted an inspection drive along Delhi’s Inner and Outer Ring Road to assess road dust and the effectiveness of road-cleaning operations. The drive identified violations involving visible road dust and Construction and Demolition waste.
Key facts
CAQM conducted the inspection drive in Delhi on 3 October 2026.
Four Flying Squad teams were deployed for the inspection.
The teams inspected roads under the jurisdiction of PWD, Delhi.
Twenty-five road stretches covering approximately 35 kilometres of the Inner and Outer Ring Road were inspected.
Seventeen violations involving high visible road dust and C&D waste accumulation were reported.
CAQM directed concerned agencies to take corrective measures for road-dust control.
Further inspection drives will continue under Operation Clean Air across Delhi-NCR.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on air-pollution control, CAQM, Delhi-NCR environmental governance, road-dust mitigation and Operation Clean Air.
Vice-President Addresses ICSI’s 58th Foundation Day
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 58th Foundation Day celebrations of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. He highlighted the importance of ethical corporate governance, investor confidence and the role of Company Secretaries in building a strong and inclusive economy. He also launched the MSME Compliance Calendar 2027.
Key facts
The 58th Foundation Day celebrations of ICSI were held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the event.
He described Company Secretaries as ‘Guardians of Governance’.
He stressed the importance of integrity, accountability, transparency and responsibility in corporate governance.
He launched the MSME Compliance Calendar 2027.
He appreciated ICSI’s MSME and start-up initiatives, including the ICSI MSME & Start-up Catalyst.
He highlighted the complementary role of ICAI, ICMAI and ICSI in the journey towards Viksit Bharat @2047.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on ICSI, corporate governance, MSME compliance, professional institutions and the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision.
17th Pension Adalat to Address Grievances of Super-Senior and Family Pensioners
The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) will conduct the 17th Pension Adalat on 5 October 2026 at IIPA, New Delhi, under the chairmanship of Dr. Jitendra Singh. The thematic adalat will address 897 grievances of super-senior pensioners and family pensioners through a hybrid mode.
Key facts
Pension Adalat is an initiative of the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare.
It provides an on-the-spot grievance redressal platform for Central Government pensioners.
The 17th Pension Adalat will be held on 5 October 2026 at T. N. Chaturvedi Memorial Hall, IIPA, New Delhi.
Dr. Jitendra Singh will chair the 17th Pension Adalat.
A total of 897 grievances related to super-senior pensioners and family pensioners will be taken up.
The grievances pertain to 24 Ministries and Departments and were filed through the CPENGRAMS Portal.
Across its first 16 editions, Pension Adalats resolved 20,676 out of 28,797 grievances on the spot, recording a success rate of 71.79%.
Exam relevance: Important for questions on Central Government pension administration, grievance redressal mechanisms, the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare, CPENGRAMS, and the Whole-of-Government approach.
MoRTH to Organise Chintan Shivir 2026 on Highway Infrastructure
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways will organise the two-day Chintan Shivir 2026 at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, to discuss safer, higher-quality and future-ready highway infrastructure. The conclave will focus on Centre-State coordination, project implementation, road safety, land acquisition, contractual frameworks, quality assurance and monitoring.
Key facts
Chintan Shivir 2026 will be held on 5–6 October 2026.
The event will take place at Ekta Nagar in Narmada district, Gujarat.
It is being organised by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.
Minister Nitin Gadkari and Ministers of State Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra are scheduled to address the inaugural session.
Five thematic sessions will cover PM GatiShakti, Land Acquisition and Bhoomi Rashi, Model Concession Agreements and Ratings, Designing Safe Highways, and Quality Assurance and Project Monitoring.
The conclave will bring together representatives from the Centre, States, implementing agencies and other stakeholders.
Its objective is to improve highway project delivery, quality, safety and efficiency.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, PM GatiShakti, Bhoomi Rashi, highway infrastructure, road safety and Centre-State coordination.
Two Male Great Indian Bustards Released into the Wild in Rajasthan
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav released two male Great Indian Bustards into the wild at Sam in Desert National Park, Jaisalmer. The release marks a shift in India’s conservation programme from captive breeding towards rewilding and strengthening the species in its natural habitat.
Key facts
Two male Great Indian Bustards were released at Sam in Desert National Park, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
The release was carried out by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav.
The Bustard Recovery Programme is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Rajasthan Forest Department and Wildlife Institute of India.
The programme receives technical collaboration from the International Fund for Houbara Conservation and funding support from National CAMPA.
The conservation-breeding facilities at Sam and Ramdevra house 97 birds, including 40 from wild-laid eggs and 57 bred in captivity.
The programme recorded 24 live chicks in 2025 and 29 in 2026 through captive reproduction.
Around 200 sq. km. of fenced grassland enclosures have been established inside Desert National Park for habitat restoration.
The Great Indian Bustard is classified in the source as critically endangered.
Exam relevance: Important for questions on endangered species, wildlife conservation programmes, protected areas, habitat restoration, conservation breeding, National CAMPA and the roles of the Wildlife Institute of India and Rajasthan Forest Department.
The All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, concluded the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026 on October 2, 2026. The campaign promoted cleanliness, waste management, environmental awareness and community participation. Special Campaign 6.0 will continue at the Institute until October 31, 2026, focusing on the collection, segregation and disposal of e-waste.
Key facts
AIIA, New Delhi, conducted the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026 from September 17 to October 2, 2026.
The campaign theme was “Swachhata Mein Sabhag, Swachh Bharat, Viksit Bharat”.
The campaign included cleanliness drives, a Swachhata Pledge and awareness programmes on waste management.
Awareness activities covered four-way waste segregation, home composting, the 3Rs and avoiding single-use plastics.
A plantation drive was organised under the “Ek Pedh Maa Ke Naam” initiative in the NTPC area.
Safai Mitras were felicitated for their contribution to cleanliness and hygiene at the Institute.
Special Campaign 6.0 will continue until October 31, 2026, with a focus on e-waste collection, segregation and disposal.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on government cleanliness campaigns, waste management, environmental sustainability, e-waste management and the All India Institute of Ayurveda.
Indian Women’s Team Wins Silver in Golf at Asian Games 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Aditi Ashok, Pranavi Sharath Urs and Diksha Dagar for winning the silver medal in the women’s team golf event at the Asian Games 2026.
Key facts
Aditi Ashok, Pranavi Sharath Urs and Diksha Dagar won the silver medal in women’s team golf.
The achievement was recorded at the Asian Games 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the three golfers.
The Prime Minister praised their determination and passion for the sport.
The congratulatory message was shared through a post on X by the Prime Minister’s Office.
Exam relevance: Useful for sports current affairs and questions on India’s performance at the Asian Games.
Antim Panghal Wins Silver in Women’s 53 kg Freestyle Wrestling at Asian Games
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Antim Panghal for winning the silver medal in the women’s 53 kg freestyle wrestling event at the Asian Games.
Key facts
Antim Panghal won a silver medal at the Asian Games.
She competed in the women’s 53 kg freestyle wrestling event.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated her for the achievement.
The Prime Minister described her performance as exemplary.
He wished her continued success and hoped she would motivate other athletes.
Exam relevance: Useful for sports current affairs and questions on India’s performance at the Asian Games.
Prime Minister Pays Tribute to Shyamji Krishna Varma on His Birth Anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to revolutionary and freedom fighter Shyamji Krishna Varma on his birth anniversary, recalling his dedication to ending India’s subjugation and protecting the honour of the motherland.
Key facts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Shyamji Krishna Varma.
Shyamji Krishna Varma was described as a revolutionary and freedom fighter.
The tribute was issued on his birth anniversary.
The Prime Minister highlighted Varma’s dedication to ending India’s subjugation.
Varma’s valour and commitment to the pride of the motherland were remembered.
Exam relevance: Relevant for questions on India’s freedom movement, national leaders and important commemorations.
CBN Rajasthan Unit Conducts Anti-Drug Awareness and Cleanliness Campaigns
The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) Rajasthan Unit organised awareness programmes and cleanliness campaigns in opium cultivation areas on the occasion of National Anti-Drug Addiction Day and Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary. The initiatives focused on the harmful effects of drug abuse, community participation and the vision of a drug-free India.
Key facts
The programmes were organised by the Central Bureau of Narcotics Rajasthan Unit.
An awareness session was held at the University of Kota under Operation Yuva Raksha.
Students were advised to resist peer pressure and reject addictive substances at the first instance.
Participants took the Drug De-Addiction Pledge and the Oath for an Addiction-Free India.
Awareness programmes were conducted in opium cultivation areas of Kota, Jhalawar, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh and Pratapgarh.
Some programmes combined drug-abuse prevention messages with cleanliness campaigns.
The activities emphasised the role of local communities and cultivators in preventing substance abuse.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on the Central Bureau of Narcotics, drug-abuse prevention initiatives, Operation Yuva Raksha, Nasha Mukt Bharat-related awareness efforts and community participation in public campaigns.
