Daily Current Affairs – 4 October 2026 brings today’s important national, international, economy, environment, government, science and sports updates for SSC, Banking, Railway, UPSC, State PSC and other competitive examinations.
🇮🇳 National Current Affairs
1. Two Great Indian Bustards Released into the Wild
The Union Environment Minister released two male Great Indian Bustards (GIBs) into the wild at Sam in the Desert National Park, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
- Species: Great Indian Bustard
- Location: Desert National Park, Jaisalmer
- Conservation focus: Captive breeding and scientific recovery of the critically endangered species
The release marks an important milestone in India’s long-term conservation breeding programme for the Great Indian Bustard.
2. Five Centres of Excellence Approved for Classical Languages
The Ministry of Education has approved five Centres of Excellence for studies in classical Indian languages.
The centres will strengthen research, teaching, documentation and preservation of India’s classical language traditions.
Exam Point: Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Pali and Prakrit were among the classical languages recognised in the recent expansion of India’s classical-language framework.
3. PM-SETU Completes One Year
PM-SETU — Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs — completed one year on 4 October 2026.
- Total outlay: ₹60,000 crore
- Central share: ₹30,000 crore
- State share: ₹20,000 crore
- Industry contribution: ₹10,000 crore
- Focus: Upgrading Government ITIs through modern, industry-aligned training
The programme includes new-age courses related to AI, cyber security, EVs, semiconductors, robotics, green hydrogen, drones, IoT and other emerging technologies.
4. Special Campaign 6.0 Continues
Special Campaign 6.0 is focusing on cleanliness, reducing pendency, improving record management and better utilisation of government office space.
The implementation phase began on 2 October 2026 and continues until 31 October 2026.
The campaign also emphasises scientific collection, segregation and disposal of e-waste.
5. Parliamentary Department-related Standing Committees Reconstituted
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has reconstituted several Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees.
These committees examine the functioning of ministries and departments, bills, demands for grants and other matters referred to them.
Exam Point: Department-related Standing Committees are important parliamentary mechanisms for detailed legislative and policy scrutiny.
💰 Economy & Banking Current Affairs
6. Domestic Coal Dispatch Grows 8.2%
The Union Ministry of Coal reported an 8.2% year-on-year increase in cumulative domestic coal dispatch during the first half of FY 2026-27, covering April to September 2026.
The growth reflects continued demand from key industrial and power-sector consumers.
7. Small Savings Scheme Interest Rates Unchanged
The Ministry of Finance has kept interest rates on various Small Savings Schemes unchanged for the third quarter of FY 2026-27.
The unchanged rates apply for the period from 1 October to 31 December 2026.
Exam Point: Small Savings Schemes include instruments such as PPF, National Savings Certificate and Senior Citizens’ Savings Scheme.
8. RBI Monetary Policy Committee Meeting
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is scheduled to conduct its October 2026 policy review from 5–7 October 2026.
The MPC’s decision is important for the policy repo rate, inflation management, liquidity conditions and overall monetary policy direction.
9. CBDT Extends Tax Audit Report Filing Deadline
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) extended the due date for furnishing tax audit reports for Assessment Year 2026-27 to 21 November 2026.
The extension provides additional compliance time to eligible taxpayers and professionals.
10. RELIEF Intervention Timeline Extended
The Government extended the operational timelines of the RELIEF – Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation intervention.
The initiative is aimed at supporting exporters facing logistics and shipping disruptions arising from the changing international environment.
🌱 Environment & Science
11. Great Indian Bustard Conservation Programme Gains New Milestone
The release of captive-bred Great Indian Bustards into the wild is part of India’s wider scientific conservation effort for one of the country’s most threatened bird species.
The species is primarily associated with the grassland and arid landscapes of western India, particularly Rajasthan.
🏆 Sports Current Affairs – Asian Games 2026
12. Antim Panghal Wins Silver in Women’s 53 kg Wrestling
Indian wrestler Antim Panghal won the silver medal in the women’s 53 kg freestyle wrestling event at the Asian Games 2026.
13. India Wins Silver in Women’s Team Golf
Aditi Ashok, Pranavi Sharath Urs and Diksha Dagar won the silver medal in the women’s team golf event at the Asian Games 2026.
14. India Finishes Fourth in Asian Games 2026
India finished fourth in the Asian Games 2026 medal standings with a total of 85 medals.
- Gold: 21
- Silver: 27
- Bronze: 37
India’s strong performance included major gold medals in cricket, hockey, wrestling, golf and archery.
15. India Records Strong Asian Games Performance
The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 saw India record its second-best Asian Games medal haul, behind the 106 medals won at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games.
The performance included several historic firsts and strong results across team sports, archery, wrestling, golf, shooting and athletics.
⚡ Quick Revision – 4 October 2026
- Great Indian Bustards released – 2 male birds
- Release location – Desert National Park, Jaisalmer
- PM-SETU total outlay – ₹60,000 crore
- PM-SETU focuses on – Upgrading Government ITIs
- Special Campaign 6 implementation – 2–31 October 2026
- Small Savings rates – Unchanged for Q3 FY27
- Q3 FY27 period – 1 October to 31 December 2026
- RBI MPC October meeting – 5–7 October 2026
- CBDT tax audit report deadline – 21 November 2026
- Domestic coal dispatch growth – 8.2%
- Antim Panghal – Silver, Women’s 53 kg freestyle wrestling
- Women’s Team Golf silver – Aditi Ashok, Pranavi Sharath Urs, Diksha Dagar
- India Asian Games 2026 total medals – 85
- India’s Asian Games 2026 gold medals – 21
- India’s final position – 4th
❓ Daily Current Affairs MCQs – 4 October 2026
1. Where were two male Great Indian Bustards released into the wild?
A) Ranthambore National Park
B) Desert National Park
C) Gir National Park
D) Keoladeo National Park
Answer: B) Desert National Park
2. Desert National Park is located in which state?
A) Gujarat
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Rajasthan
D) Maharashtra
Answer: C) Rajasthan
3. What is the total outlay of PM-SETU?
A) ₹30,000 crore
B) ₹40,000 crore
C) ₹50,000 crore
D) ₹60,000 crore
Answer: D) ₹60,000 crore
4. PM-SETU primarily focuses on upgrading which institutions?
A) IITs
B) Government ITIs
C) IIMs
D) AIIMS
Answer: B) Government ITIs
5. Special Campaign 6 implementation will continue until which date?
A) 15 October 2026
B) 31 October 2026
C) 30 November 2026
D) 31 December 2026
Answer: B) 31 October 2026
6. By what percentage did domestic coal dispatch grow during H1 FY 2026-27?
A) 5.2%
B) 6.8%
C) 8.2%
D) 10.5%
Answer: C) 8.2%
7. Small Savings Scheme interest rates for Q3 FY27 were:
A) Increased
B) Reduced
C) Kept unchanged
D) Suspended
Answer: C) Kept unchanged
8. The RBI MPC October 2026 meeting is scheduled for which dates?
A) 1–3 October
B) 5–7 October
C) 10–12 October
D) 15–17 October
Answer: B) 5–7 October
9. What is the extended deadline for furnishing tax audit reports for AY 2026-27?
A) 31 October 2026
B) 15 November 2026
C) 21 November 2026
D) 31 December 2026
Answer: C) 21 November 2026
10. Who won silver in the women’s 53 kg freestyle wrestling event?
A) Antim Panghal
B) Vinesh Phogat
C) Anshu Malik
D) Geeta Phogat
Answer: A) Antim Panghal
11. Which of the following was part of India’s women’s team golf silver-medal winning team?
A) Aditi Ashok
B) Manu Bhaker
C) Avani Lekhara
D) Mirabai Chanu
Answer: A) Aditi Ashok
12. How many total medals did India win at the Asian Games 2026?
A) 75
B) 79
C) 85
D) 90
Answer: C) 85
13. How many gold medals did India win at the Asian Games 2026?
A) 18
B) 19
C) 21
D) 25
Answer: C) 21
14. What was India’s final position in the Asian Games 2026 medal standings?
A) 2nd
B) 3rd
C) 4th
D) 5th
Answer: C) 4th
15. Which organisation is responsible for India’s monetary policy decisions through the MPC?
A) SEBI
B) RBI
C) NABARD
D) Finance Commission
Answer: B) RBI
🎯 Exam Takeaway
Today’s most important revision points are Great Indian Bustard conservation, PM-SETU – ₹60,000 crore, Special Campaign 6, Small Savings rates unchanged, RBI MPC – 5–7 October, CBDT tax audit deadline – 21 November and India’s 85-medal, fourth-place Asian Games 2026 performance.
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