Daily Current Affairs – 1 October 2026 brings the most important national, international, economy, environment, science, sports and government updates for SSC, Banking, Railway, UPSC, State PSC and other competitive examinations.
🇮🇳 National Current Affairs
1. Rabi Crop MSP Increased for Marketing Season 2027-28
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved an increase in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Rabi crops for the Marketing Season 2027-28.
| Crop | MSP 2027-28 | Increase |
|---|---|---|
| Wheat | ₹2,610/quintal | ₹25 |
| Barley | ₹2,286/quintal | ₹136 |
| Gram | ₹5,958/quintal | ₹83 |
| Lentil (Masur) | ₹7,390/quintal | ₹390 |
| Rapeseed & Mustard | ₹6,613/quintal | ₹413 |
| Safflower | ₹7,215/quintal | ₹675 |
Exam Point: The highest absolute increase was announced for Safflower – ₹675 per quintal, followed by Rapeseed & Mustard – ₹413.
2. Green Energy Corridor Phase-III Approved
The Union Cabinet approved the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) scheme to strengthen India’s Intra-State Transmission System and facilitate evacuation of up to 135 GW of renewable energy.
- Total project outlay: ₹1,86,405 crore
- Intra-State Transmission System: ₹1,36,378 crore
- Battery Energy Storage Systems: 50 GWh
- Target completion: FY 2032-33
Why it matters: The scheme is designed to improve grid flexibility, address renewable-energy intermittency and support large-scale renewable power integration.
3. Annual Survey of Industries 2024-25 Released
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the results of the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) 2024-25.
- Registered manufacturing establishments: 2.67 lakh
- Industrial output growth: 7.81%
- Employment growth: 7.19%
- Gross Value Added (GVA) growth: 9.59%
- Fixed capital growth: 10.54%
- Employment crossed 2 crore persons
The top five industries by contribution to manufacturing GVA included basic metals, motor vehicles, chemicals and chemical products, pharmaceutical products and food products.
4. National Coastal Mission 2.0 Guidelines Launched
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav launched the guidelines for implementation of National Coastal Mission (NCM) 2.0.
- Approved outlay: ₹767 crore
- Implementation period: up to 2030-31
- Coverage: 9 coastal States and 4 Union Territories
- Focus areas: coastal resilience, ecosystem restoration, pollution management, biodiversity conservation and sustainable tourism
Exam Point: NCM 2.0 is a Central Sector Scheme focused on strengthening the sustainability and resilience of India’s coastal regions and supporting the Blue Economy.
5. Delhi Intelligent Traffic Management System Approved
The Cabinet approved an Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS) for Delhi at an estimated cost of ₹1,789.52 crore.
- 42 traffic corridors will be covered.
- Implementation will take place in three phases over 24 months.
- The project includes adaptive traffic signals, automated enforcement and real-time traffic information.
- It will also support priority movement of ambulances and faster response to traffic incidents.
6. New CAFE-III Fuel Efficiency Norms Notified
The government notified the third phase of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE-III) norms for passenger vehicles.
- Effective from: 1 April 2027
- Applicable period: 2027-28 to 2031-32
- Applies to new passenger vehicles manufactured or imported for sale in India.
- The framework is aimed at improving fleet fuel efficiency and supporting cleaner mobility.
7. UPSC Completes 100 Years
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is marking its centenary in 2026. The centenary celebrations are being held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
The Prime Minister is scheduled to participate in the centenary programme on 1 October 2026 at 11 AM. A commemorative coin, stamp and a book titled “100 Landmark Judgements – Shaping the Policies of UPSC and Public Service Commissions in India” are scheduled to be released.
Exam Point: The UPSC was established in 1926.
🌍 International Current Affairs
8. India Participates in 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention
India participated in the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi.
The Congress focuses on crime prevention, criminal justice and the rule of law. India highlighted its technology-driven justice system, new criminal laws and digital initiatives against cybercrime.
Important: India’s digital response to cybercrime includes the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.
🏆 Sports Current Affairs
9. Asian Games 2026 – India Reaches 60 Medals
At the end of Day 11 of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026, India had won 60 medals — 10 gold, 21 silver and 29 bronze.
India won four gold medals on 30 September in archery and shooting. The gold-medal winners included:
- India – Women’s Compound Team Archery
- Chikitha Taniparthi & Sahil Rajesh Jadhav – Mixed Compound Team Archery
- India – Men’s Compound Team Archery
- Neeru Dhanda & Kynan Chenai – Mixed Team Trap Shooting
India also won bronze medals in boxing and wrestling during the day.
📅 Important Day – 1 October
10. International Day of Older Persons 2026
The International Day of Older Persons is observed every year on 1 October.
2026 Theme: “The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives.”
The observance highlights population ageing, dignity, inclusion, social protection and the need to adapt systems for longer lives.
⚡ Quick Revision – 1 October 2026
- Rabi MSP marketing season – 2027-28
- Highest Rabi MSP increase – Safflower, ₹675/quintal
- Wheat MSP for 2027-28 – ₹2,610/quintal
- Green Energy Corridor Phase-III outlay – ₹1,86,405 crore
- GEC-III renewable energy evacuation target – 135 GW
- Battery storage under GEC-III – 50 GWh
- ASI 2024-25 establishments – 2.67 lakh
- ASI 2024-25 GVA growth – 9.59%
- National Coastal Mission 2.0 outlay – ₹767 crore
- NCM 2.0 implementation period – 2030-31
- Delhi ITMS cost – ₹1,789.52 crore
- CAFE-III starts – 1 April 2027
- UPSC established – 1926
- International Day of Older Persons – 1 October
- 2026 theme – The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives
- India’s Asian Games medal tally after Day 11 – 60
❓ Daily Current Affairs MCQs – 1 October 2026
1. Which crop received the highest absolute increase in MSP for Rabi Marketing Season 2027-28?
A) Wheat
B) Gram
C) Safflower
D) Barley
Answer: C) Safflower
2. What is the MSP of wheat for Rabi Marketing Season 2027-28?
A) ₹2,585
B) ₹2,610
C) ₹2,700
D) ₹2,750
Answer: B) ₹2,610 per quintal
3. What is the renewable energy evacuation target under Green Energy Corridor Phase-III?
A) 50 GW
B) 100 GW
C) 135 GW
D) 150 GW
Answer: C) 135 GW
4. How much Battery Energy Storage System capacity is included under GEC-III?
A) 25 GWh
B) 40 GWh
C) 50 GWh
D) 75 GWh
Answer: C) 50 GWh
5. Which ministry released the Annual Survey of Industries 2024-25 results?
A) Ministry of Finance
B) MoSPI
C) Ministry of Commerce
D) Ministry of Labour
Answer: B) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
6. What was the GVA growth recorded in ASI 2024-25?
A) 7.19%
B) 8.81%
C) 9.59%
D) 10.54%
Answer: C) 9.59%
7. What is the approved outlay of National Coastal Mission 2.0?
A) ₹500 crore
B) ₹767 crore
C) ₹1,000 crore
D) ₹1,500 crore
Answer: B) ₹767 crore
8. How many traffic corridors will be covered under Delhi’s Intelligent Traffic Management System?
A) 25
B) 35
C) 42
D) 50
Answer: C) 42
9. From when will the new CAFE-III norms apply?
A) 1 January 2027
B) 1 April 2027
C) 1 July 2027
D) 1 April 2028
Answer: B) 1 April 2027
10. In which year was UPSC established?
A) 1919
B) 1921
C) 1926
D) 1935
Answer: C) 1926
11. Where was the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice held?
A) Doha
B) Abu Dhabi
C) New Delhi
D) Geneva
Answer: B) Abu Dhabi
12. What was India’s medal tally after Day 11 of the Asian Games 2026?
A) 54
B) 57
C) 60
D) 63
Answer: C) 60
13. International Day of Older Persons is observed on which date?
A) 1 September
B) 1 October
C) 10 October
D) 15 October
Answer: B) 1 October
14. What is the theme of International Day of Older Persons 2026?
A) Ageing with Dignity
B) Older Persons Driving Global Action
C) The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives
D) Healthy Ageing for All
Answer: C) The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives
15. Which organisation released the ASI 2024-25 results?
A) RBI
B) NITI Aayog
C) MoSPI
D) SEBI
Answer: C) MoSPI
🎯 Exam Takeaway
For today’s revision, remember these high-value facts: Safflower – ₹675 MSP increase, GEC-III – 135 GW and 50 GWh storage, ASI 2024-25 – 2.67 lakh establishments, NCM 2.0 – ₹767 crore, Delhi ITMS – ₹1,789.52 crore, UPSC – 1926 and International Day of Older Persons – 1 October.
📌 Official Sources
- PIB – Rabi MSP 2027-28
- PIB – Green Energy Corridor Phase-III
- PIB – Annual Survey of Industries 2024-25
- PIB – National Coastal Mission 2.0
- PIB – UPSC Centenary
- United Nations – International Day of Older Persons
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