Rajnath Singh Highlights India’s Growing Naval Power and Indigenous Defence Capability
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh attended a Barakhana organised by the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam and praised the Indian Navy’s role in protecting India’s maritime interests. He highlighted indigenous naval platforms, the Navy’s strategic reach and the contribution of defence personnel and their families.
Key facts
Rajnath Singh attended a Barakhana organised by the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam on 5 October 2026.
He commended Indian Navy personnel for safeguarding India’s maritime interests.
He recalled Operation Trident during the 1971 War, when Indian naval forces struck Karachi harbour.
He highlighted indigenous platforms, including aircraft carriers, nuclear submarines, stealth frigates and Scorpène-class submarines.
He said India’s oceans should support economic development, strategic influence and national prosperity.
He emphasised the professionalism, courage and commitment of naval personnel.
He recognised the support and sacrifices of the families of defence personnel.
Exam relevance: Important for Defence and national security topics, India’s maritime strategy, indigenous defence production, naval operations and the contribution of defence families.
President of India Hosts Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin
President Droupadi Murmu received Swiss Confederation President Guy Parmelin at Rashtrapati Bhavan and hosted a banquet in his honour. The leaders discussed strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, science, technology, innovation, culture, migration, mobility, research and technology transfer.
Key facts
President Droupadi Murmu received Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation, at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 5, 2026.
India and Switzerland share relations based on democracy and the rule of law.
Their cooperation covers trade, investment, science, technology, innovation, culture and people-to-people contacts.
The implementation of the India-European Free Trade Association Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement was highlighted as an opportunity to expand bilateral trade and investment.
Swiss companies have a presence in India's infrastructure sector, including roads, railway bridges and tunnels.
The two countries are exploring cooperation in clean and green technology and Artificial Intelligence.
Agreements were signed during the visit on migration and mobility, research, and technology transfer.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on India-Switzerland relations, bilateral agreements, international trade partnerships and areas of diplomatic cooperation.
The Dr. Ambedkar International Centre and the Commonwealth Legal Education Association organised the 2nd Prof. (Dr.) N. R. Madhava Menon Memorial Lecture. The lecture focused on compassion, empathy and constitutional values in the administration of justice.
Key facts
The lecture was held at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre.
It was organised jointly by DAIC and the Commonwealth Legal Education Association.
The theme was “Judging with Compassion: Human Understanding in the Practice of Law”.
Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant inaugurated the programme.
Justice Vikram Nath, Supreme Court Judge and Executive Chairman of NALSA, delivered the memorial lecture.
The Chief Justice released the books “Indian Personal Law: Unity and Diversity” and “Economics and Law in Context”.
The lecture commemorates Prof. N. R. Madhava Menon’s contributions to legal education in India.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on Indian judiciary, the National Legal Services Authority, legal education institutions, constitutional values and important legal personalities.
MoHUA Celebrates World Habitat Day 2026 with Focus on Housing for All
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs celebrated World Habitat Day 2026 on the theme “Adequate Housing for All”. The event highlighted affordable, inclusive and resilient urban housing, showcased best practices under PMAY-U and PMAY-U 2.0, and included discussions on rental housing, regulatory reforms, construction technologies and financing.
Key facts
World Habitat Day 2026 was observed by MoHUA on the theme “Adequate Housing for All”.
The event focused on safe, affordable, inclusive and dignified urban housing.
Best-performing States and Union Territories, Urban Local Bodies and partner agencies were recognised under PMAY-U and PMAY-U 2.0.
PMAY-U Awards are to be institutionalised and held annually on World Habitat Day.
A mobile application and revamped websites for PMAY-U and PMAY-U 2.0 were launched.
Technical sessions covered rental housing, regulatory measures and low-cost indigenous construction technologies with financing.
The event was attended by Minister of State Tokhan Sahu and representatives of UN-Habitat, HUDCO and NHB, among others.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, PMAY-U, PMAY-U 2.0, affordable rental housing, urban development, government housing initiatives and World Habitat Day.
Communications Minister Reviews Preparations for India Mobile Congress 2026
Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia reviewed preparations for the 10th India Mobile Congress at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka. The event, themed "Scale Without Boundaries," will focus on telecom innovation, 5G, 6G, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, satellite communications, startups and digital connectivity.
Key facts
India Mobile Congress 2026 will be held at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the event on October 8, 2026.
The event is the 10th edition of India Mobile Congress and has the theme "Scale Without Boundaries."
The programme will include a 6G Symposium, Cybersecurity Summit, Startup World Cup India 2026 and AI-related sessions.
The excerpt states that India has 1.01 billion broadband subscribers and over 1 billion internet subscribers.
The excerpt states that 5G services cover 99.9% of districts and reach 85% of the population.
India is described as the fifth country to develop an indigenous 4G stack.
The event is expected to feature more than 2,000 technology use cases, over 120 sessions and over 700 investor meetings.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on India's telecommunications sector, 5G and 6G technology, digital connectivity, indigenous technology development, cybersecurity, startups and technology-focused government initiatives.
India and Japan Launch Operational Manual for Joint Crediting Mechanism
India and Japan launched the Operational Manual for their Joint Crediting Mechanism in New Delhi on 30 September 2026. The manual provides procedures for implementing projects and issuing and authorising JCM credits under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement.
Key facts
The Operational Manual was jointly launched in New Delhi on 30 September 2026.
The launch involved Japan's Ambassador to India, Keiichi Ono, and the then Secretary of MoEFCC, Tanmay Kumar.
The India–Japan JCM promotes advanced low-carbon technologies and climate finance.
It supports technology cooperation and high-integrity emission reductions and removals in India.
The mechanism operates under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement.
India and Japan signed the related Memorandum of Cooperation on 7 August 2025.
The Rule of Implementation was adopted on 8 June 2026.
The manual covers the project cycle from submission of a Project Idea Note to issuance and authorisation of JCM credits.
Exam relevance: Important for questions on the Paris Agreement, Article 6.2, international carbon markets, climate finance, bilateral environmental cooperation and India's climate policy.
Ministry of Textiles Conducts Swachhta Activities under Special Campaign 6.0
The Ministry of Textiles observed Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October 2026 through cleanliness activities, a Swachhta Pledge and a textile waste collection initiative at NIFT Delhi and other offices.
Key facts
The activities were conducted under Special Campaign 6.0.
The programme was led by the Secretary (Textiles) at NIFT Delhi.
Officials, faculty and staff participated in the Swachhta Pledge and cleanliness drive.
Textile waste collection bins were installed at various locations from 2 October 2026.
The initiative promotes segregation, recycling and upcycling of post-consumer textile waste.
A cleanliness and de-cluttering drive was held at National Jute Board premises in Kolkata and New Delhi from 2 to 4 October 2026.
The campaign also focuses on space management, disposal of pending references and e-waste management.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on the Ministry of Textiles, Swachhata campaigns, sustainable waste management, Gandhi Jayanti observance and National Jute Board activities.
President Droupadi Murmu to Visit Himachal Pradesh
President Droupadi Murmu will visit Himachal Pradesh from October 6 to 8, 2026. Her scheduled engagements include the first convocation of AIIMS Bilaspur and a visit to Atal Tunnel in Rohtang.
Key facts
President Droupadi Murmu will visit Himachal Pradesh from October 6 to 8, 2026.
She will attend the first convocation of AIIMS Bilaspur on October 6.
The AIIMS Bilaspur convocation will be held in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh.
She will visit Atal Tunnel, Rohtang, on October 7.
Atal Tunnel is located in Lahaul-Spiti district.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on the President of India, important official visits, AIIMS Bilaspur and locations in Himachal Pradesh.
CAQM deploys Flying Squads to monitor paddy stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas has deployed Flying Squads across 34 districts of Punjab and Haryana to prevent and control paddy stubble burning during the 2026 harvesting season.
Key facts
Flying Squads have been deployed in 34 districts across Punjab and Haryana.
The deployment period is from 1 October 2026 to 30 November 2026.
Punjab accounts for 18 districts, while Haryana accounts for 16 districts.
The squads will assess ground-level conditions and coordinate with district authorities, farmers and other stakeholders.
Daily reports on stubble-burning incidents and preventive measures will be submitted to the CAQM Cell.
The mechanism involves coordination with CPCB, State Pollution Control Boards, State Government Nodal Officers and district administrations.
Exam relevance: Relevant for questions on air pollution, crop-residue burning, environmental governance, inter-agency coordination and the role of CAQM and CPCB.
IICA Observes 3rd CSR Day and Announces NCCSR 2026
The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, observed its 3rd CSR Day on 2 October, Gandhi Jayanti. The event highlighted the evolution of corporate social responsibility in India and served as a curtain-raiser to the 3rd National Conference and Exhibition on Corporate Social Responsibility (NCCSR 2026).
Key facts
IICA observed CSR Day on 2 October, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
The event was addressed by Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh, Director General and CEO of IICA.
CSR Day is associated with a 2019 suggestion by then President Ram Nath Kovind to dedicate 2 October to Corporate Social Responsibility.
The address referred to Section 166(2) of the Companies Act, 2013, which recognises a company's responsibility towards employees, the community and the environment.
CSR expenditure was stated to have increased from about ₹10,000 crore in the first year of the mandate to nearly ₹35,000 crore in FY 2023–24.
NCCSR 2026 will be held on 6–7 October 2026 at The Ashok, New Delhi.
The conference theme is 'Re-envisioning the Spirit of CSR for Viksit Bharat: From Compliance to Commitment'.
The National Exhibition on CSR 2026 will feature thematic zones on Yuva, Garib, Annadata and Nari Shakti.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the Companies Act, corporate social responsibility, Section 166(2), Gandhi's trusteeship philosophy and the role of CSR in inclusive development.
Gurvinder Pal Singh Appointed Additional Judge of Delhi High Court
The President appointed Judicial Officer Gurvinder Pal Singh as an Additional Judge of the Delhi High Court after consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
Key facts
Gurvinder Pal Singh was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Delhi High Court.
He was identified as a Judicial Officer.
The appointment was made by the President of India.
The appointment followed consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
The announcement was published by the Press Information Bureau on 5 October 2026.
Exam relevance: Relevant for questions on judicial appointments, the constitutional appointment process, and the Delhi High Court.
The Government of India has begun the implementation phase of Special Campaign 6, coordinated by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances. Ministries and departments will undertake focused activities such as cleanliness, grievance redressal, office-space management and plantation drives.
Key facts
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances is the nodal department for Special Campaign 6.
The preparatory phase was conducted from 16 to 30 September 2026.
The implementation phase started on 2 October 2026.
Ministries and departments will dedicate one campaign day to a focused activity.
Activities will cover attached and subordinate offices, autonomous bodies and field units.
As of 5 October 2026, more than 3,023 tweets and infographics had been posted using #SpecialCampaign6.
A total of 103 PIB statements had been issued on the campaign.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on government administrative initiatives, the nodal department, campaign phases and public grievance redressal.
Appointment of High Court Chief Justices as Supreme Court Judges
The President of India appointed certain Chief Justices of High Courts as Judges of the Supreme Court of India under the powers conferred by the Constitution of India.
Key facts
The appointments were made by the President of India.
The appointees were Chief Justices of High Courts.
They were appointed as Judges of the Supreme Court of India.
The appointments were made under powers conferred by the Constitution of India.
The source was published on 5 October 2026.
Exam relevance: Relevant for questions on constitutional authorities, judicial appointments and the structure of India's higher judiciary.
TRAI Releases Indian Telecom Services Yearly Performance Indicators for 2025-26
TRAI released its yearly performance indicators report for Indian telecom services for 2025-26. The report covers telecom services, cable TV, DTH and radio broadcasting services during 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.
Key facts
TRAI released the Indian Telecom Services-Yearly Performance Indicators report for 2025-26.
The report covers the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.
It presents key parameters and growth trends of telecom services in India.
The report also covers cable TV, DTH and radio broadcasting services.
The report was compiled mainly from information furnished by service providers.
The wireless subscriber base and related indicators incorporated revised FY 2025-26 reports from Bharti Airtel Ltd.
The revised Airtel reports included its M2M cellular subscriber base in the wireless subscriber base.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on TRAI reports, Indian telecom-sector indicators, subscriber-base measurement and the inclusion of machine-to-machine cellular subscribers in telecom statistics.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi is scheduled to inaugurate the eighth edition of Windergy India on October 8, 2026, at the Chennai Trade Centre. The three-day event will focus on India’s wind-energy expansion, manufacturing, offshore wind and related technologies.
Key facts
Windergy India 2026 will be held from October 7 to 9, 2026.
The inauguration is scheduled for October 8, 2026, at the Chennai Trade Centre.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi is scheduled to inaugurate the event.
India added 6.05 GW of wind capacity in FY2025-26, according to the source.
India’s cumulative wind capacity reached 58.52 GW by August 2026.
The event will feature around 400 exhibitors from more than 20 countries and 500 delegates.
The event is being organised by IWTMA and PDA Ventures with support from MNRE and MoP.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on renewable energy, India’s wind-power capacity, government ministries, clean-energy targets and major energy-sector events.
NSFDC Assistance Supports Self-Employment Through Electric Auto-Rickshaw
Financial assistance under the NSFDC Electric Auto-Rickshaw Subsidy Scheme, 2024 enabled Durgesh Barkhane of Junardev, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, to acquire an auto-rickshaw and pursue self-employment.
Key facts
Durgesh Barkhane is a resident of Junardev in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh.
He was selected under the NSFDC Electric Auto-Rickshaw Subsidy Scheme, 2024.
He received financial assistance of Rs. 1,85,000.
Before receiving the assistance, he was unemployed and lacked a stable income source.
The assistance enabled him to acquire an auto-rickshaw and begin earning through its operation.
The livelihood opportunity improved his financial condition and helped him support his family.
Exam relevance: Relevant for questions on government livelihood assistance, self-employment initiatives, disadvantaged communities and the role of NSFDC in promoting economic self-reliance.
The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare organised the 17th Pension Adalat in New Delhi to address grievances of family pensioners and super-senior pensioners. Of 897 grievances taken up, 756 were redressed, achieving an 84.2% redressal rate. The event also highlighted digital pension services, including Digital Life Certificates and face-recognition-based mechanisms.
Key facts
The 17th Pension Adalat was organised by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare.
It was held at T. N. Chaturvedi Memorial Hall, IIPA, New Delhi.
A total of 897 grievances of family pensioners and super-senior pensioners were taken up.
756 grievances were redressed, recording an 84.2% redressal rate.
Dr. Jitendra Singh stressed simpler and more accessible digital pension services.
Digital Life Certificates and face-recognition-based mechanisms were highlighted.
Flyers on the 16th Pension Adalat and an e-booklet on family pensioners were released.
Exam relevance: Important for questions on pension administration, grievance redressal, Digital Life Certificates, the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare, and government initiatives for pensioners’ welfare.
NHRC to Hold Open Hearing and Camp Sitting in Patna
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) will conduct a two-day Open Hearing and Camp Sitting at Gyan Bhawan, Patna, on 7–8 October 2026 to hear alleged human rights violation cases in Bihar.
Key facts
The event will be held at Gyan Bhawan, Patna, Bihar.
The hearing is scheduled for 7–8 October 2026.
NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian will participate in the proceedings.
Justice (Dr.) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi and Smt. Vijaya Bharathi Sayani will also hear cases.
Cases related to alleged bonded labour will be heard by the Chairperson on 8 October.
A Division Bench will hear compliance matters and other alleged human rights violation complaints.
The NHRC will interact with civil society organisations, NGOs and Human Rights Defenders.
The NHRC has been holding Camp Sittings in various States since 2007 to facilitate access to justice.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on the National Human Rights Commission, human rights institutions, bonded labour, and access to justice.
Dr. Jitendra Singh Reviews Special Campaign 6 at DARPG
Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh reviewed the progress of Special Campaign 6 at the DARPG office in New Delhi. The campaign focuses on cleanliness, reducing pendency, digitising records, efficient space utilisation, e-waste disposal and sustainable governance practices.
Key facts
Dr. Jitendra Singh reviewed Special Campaign 6 at the DARPG office in Sardar Patel Bhawan, New Delhi, on 5 October 2026.
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances is the nodal department for conducting the campaign.
The campaign aims to institutionalise Swachhata, reduce pendency and promote efficient use of resources in government offices.
Officials were directed to accelerate the transition from physical records to e-files and improve record management.
The campaign includes scientific e-waste disposal, file disposal, office cleanliness and space optimisation.
Its monitoring is carried out through a single digital platform.
Recycling of e-waste and scrap was linked with the Government's Waste to Wealth and Circular Economy objectives.
At DARPG, an unused space filled with junk was cleared and converted into a common room for employees.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on administrative reforms, Swachhata campaigns, e-governance, digitisation of government records, pendency reduction, circular economy and waste management.
NFSC Fellowship Supports Higher Education of Pratibha Rani
The National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste (NFSC) Scheme provided financial assistance to Pratibha Rani of Faridabad, Haryana, enabling her to pursue a Ph.D. The support included fellowship, House Rent Allowance and contingency assistance, and helped her overcome financial barriers to higher education.
Key facts
Pratibha Rani, aged 35, is from Faridabad, Haryana.
She received assistance under the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste (NFSC) Scheme.
Her fellowship support began in September 2019.
The assistance included fellowship, House Rent Allowance and contingency support.
She received approximately Rs. 18 lakh under the scheme.
She pursued a Ph.D. with the support of the fellowship.
She later joined a project at CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi, receiving Rs. 43,000 per month for one year.
She has contributed to the education of underprivileged children for around 12 years.
Exam relevance: Useful for questions on government fellowships, educational inclusion, Scheduled Caste welfare and support for higher education.
