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
- India’s First National Household Travel Survey 2025–26: Key FindingsOctober 6, 2026The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the key findings of India’s first-ever National Household Travel Survey (NHTS), conducted during July 2025 to June 2026. The survey ...Read more
- Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Down as India Women’s Cricket CaptainOctober 6, 2026World Cup-winning skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as captain of the Indian women’s cricket team across all formats with immediate effect. The 37-year-old confirmed her decision on 6 October 2026, bringing an end to ...Read more
- Veteran Filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao Passes Away at 94October 6, 2026Veteran Indian filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao passed away in October 2026 at the age of 94 in a hospital in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Born on 21 September 1931 in Gudur, Andhra Pradesh, he was known for ...Read more
- Bank of Baroda Becomes Second Public Sector Bank to Sponsor a Pension FundOctober 6, 2026Bank of Baroda (BoB) has become the second Public Sector Bank (PSB) in India to enter the pension fund business after receiving a Certificate of Appointment as Sponsor of a Pension Fund from the Pension ...Read more
- World Cerebral Palsy Day 2026: Theme, Significance and Disability RightsOctober 6, 2026World Cerebral Palsy Day 2026 is observed on 6 October to raise awareness about cerebral palsy and promote the rights, inclusion, accessibility and equal participation of people living with the condition. The day also highlights challenges ...Read more
- National Wildlife Week 2026 Observed from 2 to 8 OctoberOctober 6, 2026National Wildlife Week 2026 is being observed across India from 2 to 8 October to promote awareness about wildlife conservation, habitat protection and biodiversity. The observance aims to encourage people, institutions and governments to protect India’s ...Read more
- NABKISAN Lists India’s First WASH Social BondOctober 6, 2026NABKISAN Finance Limited, a subsidiary of NABARD, listed India’s first social bond dedicated exclusively to the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Mumbai, on 2 October 2026. The bond issue ...Read more
- Odisha Launches India’s First MICE Incentive PortalOctober 6, 2026The Odisha government has launched what it described as India’s first dedicated MICE Incentive Portal to promote the state as a destination for business tourism, corporate events and investment. The portal was launched by Odisha Deputy ...Read more
- Kumkum Mohod, Sujeet Kalkal Named First Recipients of New IOA AwardsOctober 6, 2026The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has named archer Kumkum Anil Mohod and wrestler Sujeet Kalkal as the inaugural recipients of the Jaspal Rana Award and Raja Randhir Singh Award, respectively. The awards have been instituted by ...Read more
- Elon Musk to Rename SpaceXAI as SpaceXSIOctober 6, 2026SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that SpaceX’s artificial intelligence division, SpaceXAI, will be renamed SpaceXSI, with “SI” standing for Super Intelligence. Musk confirmed the proposed name change on social media platform X. The ...Read more
- Renowned British Novelist Jeffrey Archer Dies at 86October 6, 2026Renowned British novelist and former politician Jeffrey Archer passed away on 5 October 2026 at the age of 86. His publisher, HarperCollins, confirmed that he died suddenly and peacefully at his home. Archer was one of ...Read more
- Mountain Guardian 2026: India-UAE Joint Military ExerciseOctober 6, 2026The India-UAE Joint Military Exercise MOUNTAIN GUARDIAN 2026 commenced on 5 October 2026 at the Foreign Training Node, Chaubatia, Uttarakhand. The exercise will continue till 18 October 2026. The main objective of the exercise is to ...Read more
- 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 cultivation of the unique varieties of Allahabadi guavas. The district ...Read more
- Uttar Pradesh Renames Bhadohi as Sant Ravidas Nagar BhadohiOctober 5, 2026Government of Uttar Pradesh has renamed the Bhadohi district to Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi. This was stated by the Honorable Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at an event held in the district on October 4th 2026, ...Read more
Important Days 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
- World Animal Day 2026: Date, History, Significance and Theme October 3, 2026
- International Day of Non-Violence 2026: Date, History, Significance and Mahatma Gandhi’s Ahimsa October 2, 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 ...
