Daily Current Affairs – 2 October 2026 brings today’s important national, international, economy, defence, education, sports and important-day updates for SSC, Banking, Railway, UPSC, State PSC and other competitive examinations.
🇮🇳 National Current Affairs
1. Gandhi Jayanti Observed on 2 October
Gandhi Jayanti is observed every year on 2 October to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
On 2 October 2026, tributes were paid to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. The day also marks the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, who was remembered at Vijay Ghat.
Exam Point: Mahatma Gandhi was born on 2 October 1869 at Porbandar, Gujarat. Lal Bahadur Shastri was born on 2 October 1904 at Mughalsarai, Uttar Pradesh.
2. International Day of Non-Violence
The International Day of Non-Violence is observed every year on 2 October, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
The United Nations General Assembly established the observance through Resolution A/RES/61/271 adopted on 15 June 2007.
The day promotes awareness of the principle of non-violence and the values of peace, tolerance and understanding.
3. Special Gram Sabhas and People’s Plan Campaign 2026-27
Special Gram Sabhas are being organised across India on 2 October 2026 to discuss governance reforms, public services and local development priorities.
The Gram Sabhas also mark the launch of the People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) 2026-27 – “Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas”.
- Gram Panchayats will prepare their development plans for FY 2027-28.
- The planning process follows a participatory and evidence-based approach.
- More than 2.55 lakh Gram Panchayats prepare and upload plans on eGramSwaraj.
- The Panchayat Advancement Index helps identify achievements and development gaps.
4. RoDTEP Scheme Extended up to 31 December 2026
The Government extended the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme up to 31 December 2026.
The existing RoDTEP rates and value caps applicable on 30 September 2026 will continue during the extended period.
Exam Point: RoDTEP provides remission of embedded and un-rebated central, state and local duties, taxes and levies borne on exported products.
5. G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting Held in Milwaukee
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal participated in the concluding day of the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Milwaukee, United States.
Discussions covered structural excess capacity and production, the Most-Favoured-Nation principle, forced labour in global supply chains and evidence-based trade measures.
Exam Point: G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting 2026 – Milwaukee, USA.
6. Government Revises Sugar Stock Holding Norms
The Government revised sugar stock holding norms from the new sugar season beginning 1 October 2026.
- From 15 October to 30 November 2026, dealers can hold sugar for a maximum of 15 days.
- General stock holding limit: 1,000 quintals.
- For Kolkata and its extended metropolitan areas and Assam: 2,000 quintals.
The revised norms aim to discourage hoarding and ensure smooth availability of sugar during the festive season.
🛡️ Defence Current Affairs
7. Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026 Concludes
The second edition of the biannual Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026 was conducted from 29 September to 1 October 2026 in New Delhi.
The conference reviewed the Indian Navy’s operational and materiel preparedness at the military-strategic level.
Key discussions included operational preparedness, logistics, maintenance, training, human-resource management, artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, jointness and inter-agency coordination.
Exam Point: Venue – New Delhi.
8. INS Trishul Participates in Exercise Varuna 2026
Indian Naval Ship INS Trishul participated in the 24th edition of Exercise Varuna, the annual bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and French Navy.
The exercise included anti-submarine, anti-surface and live-firing exercises along with cross-deck helicopter landing activities.
Exam Point: Varuna is a bilateral maritime exercise between India and France.
🎓 Education Current Affairs
9. NMMSS Scholarship Application Deadline Extended
The Ministry of Education extended the application deadline for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) for academic year 2026-27.
- Application deadline: 31 October 2026
- Institute Nodal Officer verification: 15 November 2026
- District Nodal Officer verification: 30 November 2026
- Scholarship amount: ₹12,000 per annum
NMMSS is intended to support meritorious students from economically weaker sections and encourage continuation of education beyond Class VIII up to Class XII.
🏆 Sports Current Affairs
10. Asian Games 2026 – Indian Women’s Hockey Team Wins Gold
The Indian Women’s Hockey Team won the Gold medal at the Asian Games 2026, marking a return to the top of the Asian Games podium after more than four decades.
11. Sujeet Wins Wrestling Gold
Sujeet won the Gold medal in the Men’s 65 kg Freestyle Wrestling event at the Asian Games 2026.
This was his Asian Games debut and India’s first wrestling Gold of this edition.
12. Indian Boxers Win Gold Medals
Indian boxers also produced major results at the Asian Games:
- Ankush – Gold in Men’s 80 kg Boxing
- Parveen – Gold in Women’s 65 kg Boxing
- Lovlina Borgohain – Gold in Women’s 75 kg Boxing
13. Other Indian Asian Games Medals
- Indian Men’s Quadrant Team – Bronze in Sepaktakraw
- Nethra Kumanan – Bronze in Women’s Dinghy
- Dhiraj Bommadevara & Kumkum Anil Mohod – Silver in Recurve Mixed Team
- Ankita Bhakat, Kumkum Anil Mohod & Kirti – Gold in Women’s Recurve Team
📅 Important Day
14. 2 October – Gandhi Jayanti & International Day of Non-Violence
2 October is important for competitive exams because it is associated with both Gandhi Jayanti and the International Day of Non-Violence.
Quick Facts:
- Mahatma Gandhi – Born: 2 October 1869
- Birthplace: Porbandar, Gujarat
- International Day of Non-Violence – 2 October
- UN resolution: A/RES/61/271
- Lal Bahadur Shastri – Born: 2 October 1904
⚡ Quick Revision – 2 October 2026
- Gandhi Jayanti – 2 October
- International Day of Non-Violence – 2 October
- UN Resolution for International Day of Non-Violence – A/RES/61/271
- People’s Plan Campaign 2026-27 – Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas
- GPDP planning period – FY 2027-28
- RoDTEP extended up to – 31 December 2026
- G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting – Milwaukee, USA
- General sugar dealer stock limit – 1,000 quintals
- Sugar holding period from 15 October – 15 days
- Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026 – New Delhi
- Exercise Varuna – India-France
- NMMSS application deadline – 31 October 2026
- NMMSS scholarship – ₹12,000 per annum
- Sujeet – Men’s 65 kg Freestyle Wrestling Gold
- Indian Women’s Hockey Team – Asian Games Gold
❓ Daily Current Affairs MCQs – 2 October 2026
1. Gandhi Jayanti is observed on which date?
A) 1 October
B) 2 October
C) 5 October
D) 15 October
Answer: B) 2 October
2. Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?
A) Ahmedabad
B) Rajkot
C) Porbandar
D) Surat
Answer: C) Porbandar
3. International Day of Non-Violence was established by which UN resolution?
A) A/RES/60/271
B) A/RES/61/271
C) A/RES/62/271
D) A/RES/61/261
Answer: B) A/RES/61/271
4. What is the name of the People’s Plan Campaign 2026-27?
A) Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas
B) Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas
C) Gram Vikas Abhiyan
D) Panchayat Vikas Mission
Answer: B) Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas
5. Up to which date has the RoDTEP Scheme been extended?
A) 30 September 2026
B) 31 October 2026
C) 31 December 2026
D) 31 March 2027
Answer: C) 31 December 2026
6. Where was the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting held in 2026?
A) Washington DC
B) Milwaukee
C) New York
D) Chicago
Answer: B) Milwaukee
7. What is the general sugar stock holding limit for dealers under the revised norms?
A) 500 quintals
B) 750 quintals
C) 1,000 quintals
D) 2,000 quintals
Answer: C) 1,000 quintals
8. Exercise Varuna is conducted between India and which country?
A) France
B) Japan
C) Australia
D) United Kingdom
Answer: A) France
9. Where was the Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026 conducted?
A) Mumbai
B) Kochi
C) New Delhi
D) Visakhapatnam
Answer: C) New Delhi
10. What is the annual scholarship amount under NMMSS?
A) ₹6,000
B) ₹10,000
C) ₹12,000
D) ₹15,000
Answer: C) ₹12,000
11. What is the extended NMMSS application deadline for 2026-27?
A) 15 October 2026
B) 31 October 2026
C) 15 November 2026
D) 30 November 2026
Answer: B) 31 October 2026
12. Sujeet won Gold in which Asian Games event?
A) Men’s 65 kg Freestyle Wrestling
B) Men’s 80 kg Boxing
C) Men’s Compound Archery
D) Men’s Skiff
Answer: A) Men’s 65 kg Freestyle Wrestling
13. Which Indian team won Gold in Women’s Hockey at the Asian Games 2026?
A) India
B) Japan
C) China
D) South Korea
Answer: A) India
14. Lal Bahadur Shastri was born on which date?
A) 2 October 1904
B) 15 August 1904
C) 26 January 1905
D) 2 October 1905
Answer: A) 2 October 1904
15. INS Trishul participated in which bilateral maritime exercise?
A) Malabar
B) Varuna
C) Konkan
D) Milan
Answer: B) Varuna
🎯 Exam Takeaway
For today’s revision, remember these high-value facts: 2 October – Gandhi Jayanti & International Day of Non-Violence, RoDTEP – extended to 31 December 2026, G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting – Milwaukee, Exercise Varuna – India-France, NMMSS deadline – 31 October 2026, and the important Asian Games results in hockey, wrestling and boxing.
📌 Official Sources
- PIB – Gandhi Jayanti and Lal Bahadur Shastri tributes
- PIB – Special Gram Sabhas & People’s Plan Campaign
- PIB – RoDTEP Extension
- PIB – Sugar Stock Holding Norms
- PIB – Naval Commanders’ Conference 2026
- PIB – Exercise Varuna
- PIB – NMMSS Scholarship Deadline
- United Nations – International Day of Non-Violence
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