Adda247 provides the latest and most important daily current affairs 2026 for Bank, SSC, Railway, Police SI, and Other State Govt Exams. Our team curates the most significant national and international news, government policy updates, important appointments 2026, awards and honours, summits and conferences, science and technology, defence news, business & economy, and sports current affairs — all in one place.
Today’s Current Affairs
- RBI Removes Paytm Payments Bank from List of Scheduled BanksOctober 8, 2026Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) has been removed in a scheduled bank category by the Reserve Bank of India after the cancellation of the its licence due to non-compliance with the regulations. According to the ...Read more
- Indian Air Force Day 2026: 94th Anniversary, Theme, History and Tarang ShaktiOctober 8, 2026Indian Air Force Day is annually celebrated on October 8 every year to mark the foundation of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in the year 1932. This year, Indian Air Force Day 2026 will commemorate ...Read more
- Veteran Actor Nana Patekar Passes Away at 75October 8, 2026Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar passed away at the age of 75 on 8 October 2026. He was widely known for his work in Hindi and Marathi cinema and was also recognised for his contribution ...Read more
- Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026 Awarded to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso SoaiOctober 7, 2026The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026 has been awarded jointly to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai for their pioneering contributions to asymmetric organic synthesis. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences honoured the two scientists “for ...Read more
- Indian Mathematician Mahesh Kakde Wins 2026 Ramanujan Prize for Number TheoryOctober 7, 2026Indian mathematician Mahesh Kakde, a professor at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, has been awarded the 2026 Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians from Developing Countries for his outstanding contributions to number theory. The award ...Read more
- India and Ghana Sign 2 MoUs to Strengthen Cooperation in Science, Education and AgricultureOctober 7, 2026India and Ghana have exchanged two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to deepen cooperation in scientific research, academics, capacity building, agricultural research and education. The agreements were exchanged during External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s visit to ...Read more
- Health Ministry to Launch JOSH Teams for TB Elimination on 8 October 2026October 7, 2026The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will launch JOSH (Joint Squad for Health) Teams in New Delhi on 8 October 2026 to strengthen community participation in India’s fight against tuberculosis (TB). The initiative will be ...Read more
- PM Modi Completes 25 Years as Head of GovernmentOctober 7, 2026Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 25 years as the head of government on 7 October 2026, marking a significant milestone in his political career. The Union Cabinet passed a resolution congratulating him on completing 25 years ...Read more
- India’s Classical Languages: 5 More Languages Added, Total Rises to 11October 7, 2026India has expanded its list of Classical Languages by granting the status to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali. With this addition, the total number of Classical Languages in India has increased from 6 to ...Read more
- Uttarakhand Becomes India’s 6th Fully Literate State Under ULLASOctober 7, 2026Uttarakhand has been declared India’s sixth fully literate state in 2026, after crossing the national benchmark for full literacy under the ULLAS – Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society initiative. The announcement was made ...Read more
- Sagarmanthan 2026 Brings Maritime Leaders from 75 Countries to New DelhiOctober 7, 2026The third edition of Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue is scheduled to be held in New Delhi from 7 to 9 October 2026. The maritime dialogue is expected to bring together more than 1,200 speakers, delegates ...Read more
- Alcaraz Wins Japan Open for Second Straight TitleOctober 7, 2026Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz won the 2026 Japan Open men’s singles title in Tokyo on 6 October 2026, defeating Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic in straight sets. Alcaraz won the final 7-6(4), 6-4, successfully ...Read more
- Djokovic Wins Seventh China Open Title and 102nd Tour-Level TrophyOctober 7, 2026Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic won the 2026 China Open men’s singles title in Beijing on 6 October 2026, securing his seventh title at the tournament and the 102nd tour-level trophy of his career. The final ...Read more
- World Bank Ranks India Among Top 10 Emerging Markets in AI ReadinessOctober 7, 2026The World Bank has ranked India among the top 10 emerging-market performers in artificial intelligence (AI) readiness, according to a report released on 6 October 2026. The assessment was published in the report titled “India and ...Read more
Important Days 2026
- Indian Air Force Day 2026: 94th Anniversary, Theme, History and Tarang Shakti October 8, 2026
- World Space Week 2026 Celebrated with Theme ‘Rocket Revolution’ October 7, 2026
- World Cerebral Palsy Day 2026: Theme, Significance and Disability Rights October 6, 2026
- National Wildlife Week 2026 Observed from 2 to 8 October October 6, 2026
- World Habitat Day 2026: Theme, History, Significance and Global Housing Crisis October 5, 2026
- World Teachers’ Day 2026: History, Theme and UNESCO’s Teacher Shortage Warning October 5, 2026
General Knowledge 2026
Guava Capital of India: Which Place Is Known for Guava Cultivation?October 5, 2026The Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is famous for being the Guava capital of India because of its long-standing association with guava cultivation and the ...
7 Most Beautiful Train Stations in the World 2026: Full List and Key FeaturesOctober 5, 2026Seven train stations that have been recognized due to their unique architectural designs, urban planning, and integration into their environments have been chosen for the ...
World Architecture Day 2026: 8 Clever Features of Historic Indian ArchitectureOctober 5, 2026Traditional architecture in India is not just about beauty; it also offers practical solutions to climatic, water, and privacy concerns. Whether it is the perforated ...
Asian Games 2026 Day 14: India’s Historic Gold Rush in Archery, Boxing, Wrestling and HockeyOctober 2, 2026India delivered its best showing in the Asian Games 2026 held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan on Day 14 with ten medals in total including six golds, ...
Gandhi Jayanti Quiz 2026: Top 50 GK Questions and Answers on Mahatma GandhiOctober 2, 2026Gandhi Jayanti in 2026 will be celebrated on October 2nd which will mark the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi who was born on October ...
Asian Games 2026 Day 11: India Wins Four Golds, Medal Tally Reaches 60September 30, 2026On the 11th day, India was the most successful day of India in the Asian Games 2026 where Indian athletes won seven medals, four gold ...
Who Is Smit Machchhar? Indian-Origin Pilot at Centre of Flydubai FZ1073 IncidentSeptember 30, 2026Smit Machchhar, a citizen of India and a former pilot with SpiceJet airline, is confirmed as the captain of the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight FZ1073, where ...
