The most important current affairs of 01 October 2026, curated for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams.
1. Lok Sabha MP urges Air Force aerobatics at Lonar, Ajanta & Ellora for tourism boost
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Art & Culture
Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav urged Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to host IAF’s Surya Kiran aerobatic displays at Lonar Crater Lake, Ajanta & Ellora
2. NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of 12 Bonded Labourers in Telangana
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy/Governance
NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of 12 UP family members allegedly held as bonded labourers in Telangana for a year. Key facts, legal actions, and rehabilitatio
3. Chief Minister to inaugurate Jal Jeevan Mission in Proddatur on Oct 5
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu to inaugurate Jal Jeevan Mission in Proddatur on October 5. Key officials inspect arrangements for grand event in Kadap
4. SP’s Strategy for Third Rajya Sabha Seat: Key Insights for Banking & SSC Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Samajwadi Party (SP) strategizes to win Uttar Pradesh’s third Rajya Sabha seat. Akhilesh Yadav urges rebel MLAs to return, citing political shifts. Exam-relev
5. Parliamentary Affairs Ministry concludes ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ 2026 campaign
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Parliamentary Affairs Ministry concluded ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ 2026 campaign with nationwide cleanliness drives, tree plantation, and oath-taking ceremonies. Ke
6. Land Resources Dept launches ‘One Day, One Hour, Together’ Cleanliness Drive
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Land Resources Dept under Rural Development Ministry launched ‘One Day, One Hour, Together’ cleanliness drive in Delhi. Know key highlights for Banking, SSC &
7. Punjab’s Mavan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana: ₹1,262 Crore Released for 36.87L Women
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann released ₹1,262.54 crore under Mavan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana for 36.87 lakh women. Know eligibility, benefits & political implications fo
8. Special Campaign 6: Govt to Boost Efficiency & Citizen Services
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Centre launches Special Campaign 6 to clear pending cases, improve workplace hygiene, streamline processes & enhance citizen-centric services under Labour Min
9. E-Waste Collection Drive Under Mission 6.0 for Critical Mineral Recovery
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy launched e-waste collection stalls under Mission 6.0 to promote critical mineral recovery. Know key objectives, locations & rec
10. DoT’s Swachhata Hi Seva 2026: Key Highlights for Banking & SSC Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) launched ‘Swachhata Hi Seva 2026’ campaign from 17 Sep–2 Oct 2026. Know key activities, themes, and exam-relevant insig
11. Coal Ministry Launches Swachhta Hi Seva 2026 & Special Campaign 6 Initiatives
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Coal Ministry conducts Swachhta Hi Seva 2026 & Special Campaign 6 with e-waste drives, cleanliness campaigns & blood donation camps. Key for SSC, Bank PO & RB
12. Special Campaign 6: Justice Dept to Clear Pending Cases & Boost Office Cleanliness
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Justice Dept launches ‘Special Campaign 6’ to resolve 211 public grievances, 309 appeals & clean 4 office areas. Know key dates, phases & DARPG role for exams
13. ED Attaches Rs 646 Crore Assets in Pancard Clubs Ponzi Case
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
ED attaches 211 properties worth Rs 646.58 crore in Pancard Clubs Ponzi scheme case targeting 51 lakh investors. Key facts, PMLA provisions, and legal actions
14. MORTH’s ‘One Day, One Hour, Together’ Cleanliness Drive for SSC & Banking Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
MORTH organized ‘One Day, One Hour, Together’ cleanliness drive under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026. Know key highlights for SSC, Bank PO & RBI Grade B exams.
15. Indian Navy’s Stealth Frigate ‘Tarkash’ Visits Kenya: Strengthening Maritime Ties
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: International Relations
Indian Navy’s advanced stealth frigate ‘Tarkash’ reached Mombasa, Kenya on a goodwill visit, reinforcing India-Kenya maritime cooperation and bilateral relati
16. RBI to Auction ₹24,000 Crore Treasury Bills on Sep 30, 2026: Key Details for Banking Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity
RBI announces auction of 91-day, 182-day, and 364-day Treasury Bills totaling ₹24,000 crore on Sep 30, 2026. Know notified amounts, bidding process, and exam-
17. Kiren Rijiju Leads ‘Ek Din Ek Ghanta Ek Saath Shramdaan’ Under SHS 2026
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju led ‘Ek Din Ek Ghanta Ek Saath Shramdaan’ under ‘Swachhata Hi Seva 2026’ campaign in Delhi. Key highlights: mass c
18. Panchayati Raj Ministry Launches Swachhata Abhiyan Ahead of SCDPM 6.0
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Panchayati Raj Ministry conducts Swachhata Abhiyan before Special Campaign 6.0 (Oct 2-31). Key focus: cleanliness, pending cases disposal, e-waste management
19. ICAR’s Swachhata Hi Seva 2026: Key for Banking & SSC Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
ICAR launches Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign under Swachh Bharat Mission, focusing on sanitation, youth participation, and cleanliness drives. Know key facts
20. AYUSH Ministry Launches Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 Cleanliness Drive
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
AYUSH Ministry conducted a cleanliness drive under ‘Swachhata Hi Seva 2026’ with ‘Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath’ initiative. Know key highlights for SSC, Bank P
21. Andhra Spends ₹76,000 Crore on Pensions: Key for Banking & SSC Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy
Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu reveals ₹76,000 crore pension expenditure for welfare schemes. Learn key economic policies for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams.
22. Ranchi Water Bodies: Jharkhand HC Slams State Over Encroachment, Demands Report
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy/Governance
Jharkhand High Court raps Hemant Soren govt over illegal encroachments on Ranchi’s historic Bada Talab and water reservoirs. Court seeks detailed report by Oc
23. Shivraj Singh Chouhan urges making Swachhata a daily habit beyond campaigns
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan directs officials to integrate Swachhata into daily behavior, ensure measurable outcomes, and document progress for lasti
24. Culture Ministry Prepares for Swachhata Campaign 6.0: Key Highlights for SSC & RBI Grade B
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Culture Ministry completes preparations for Swachhata Campaign 6.0 with focus on cleanliness, e-waste disposal & records management. Key targets: 595 sites, 3
25. Land Resources Dept to Launch Swachhata Abhiyan 6 from Oct 2, 2026
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Land Resources Dept to conduct Swachhata Abhiyan 6 from Oct 2-31, 2026, to reduce pending cases, review records, and promote cleanliness in 3 campuses.
26. INS Trishul Joins 24th Varuna Maritime Exercise with France
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: International Relations
INS Trishul participated in the 24th India-France bilateral naval exercise ‘Varuna’ in Toulon, France, enhancing maritime cooperation, interoperability, and p
27. Raksha Mantri Launches Digital Initiatives for Defence Accounts Department
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Security
Raksha Mantri launched key digital and financial management initiatives at Defence Accounts Department’s 279th Annual Day. Key for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B
28. TDB halts RDI Scheme proposals: Administrative pause, not fund shortage
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
TDB closed Research Development & Innovation Scheme proposals citing administrative reasons, not fund scarcity. Heavy proposal inflow led to temporary halt; r
29. Narendra Bhushan takes charge as Secretary, Environment Ministry
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Environment
Narendra Bhushan, 1992 batch IAS officer, appointed Secretary of Environment Ministry. Know his 30+ years of experience in administration, energy, climate cha
30. Textile Ministry Launches Swachhata Abhiyan for Waste to Wealth Conversion
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Textile Ministry’s Swachhata Abhiyan promotes waste-to-wealth systems under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026. Learn about RRR principles, plastic reduction, and communi
31. 2 Oct Special Gram Sabhas to Launch Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas 2026-27
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
2 Oct 2026: Nationwide special Gram Sabhas to discuss governance reforms & launch Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas 2026-27 campaign for inclusive rural development pl
32. INS Trishul Joins India-France Bilateral Maritime Exercise VARUNA 2025
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: International Relations
INS Trishul participates in the 24th India-France bilateral maritime exercise VARUNA, enhancing naval cooperation and strategic partnership between the two na
33. Congress Slams Uttarakhand Poll Irregularities in Panchayat to Student Elections
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Congress leader Qazi Nizamuddin alleges electoral malpractices in Uttarakhand’s panchayat, student union, and municipal polls. Criticizes EC, demands transpar
34. Chhattisgarh launches ‘Developed Gram Panchayat Scheme’ from Oct 2
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Chhattisgarh to start ‘Developed Gram Panchayat Scheme’ from Oct 2 via Gram Sabhas. Villagers will decide local development priorities under VB-Gi Ramji Act,
35. Amit Shah’s Temple Visit: BJP’s New Strategy for Punjab 2027 Polls
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
BJP targets Hindu voters in Punjab 2027 with Amit Shah’s temple visit amid AAP’s religious outreach. Key to 34 assembly seats where Hindus hold sway. Strategy
36. West Bengal’s Art & Culture Showcase in PM Memorabilia Auction 2026
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Art & Culture
Explore 109 cultural artifacts from West Bengal in the 8th PM Memorabilia e-Auction 2026. Features Durga Puja, Sholapith, Dokra craft, Bankura horses & more.
37. ISRO’s Policy Shift: Balancing Space Ambition with Social Development Goals
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
ISRO’s new policy shifts focus from commercial satellites to exploratory missions, raising concerns over job losses and privatization. Know key updates for Ba
38. Telangana HC Rules: GST Notices Valid Even Without Signatures
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy
Telangana High Court rules GST demand notices valid without signatures, allowing GST officials to authenticate via digital keys on the GST portal.
39. ROsCTL Scheme Extended by Textiles Ministry till Dec 2026 for Garment Exports
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Textiles Ministry extends ROsCTL Scheme till 31 Dec 2026 for garment and made-up exports. Know benefits, eligibility, and impact on MSMEs for competitive exam
40. Environment Minister Launches NCM 2.0 Guidelines: ₹767 Crore Scheme for Coastal States
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav released National Coastal Mission 2.0 guidelines with ₹767 crore outlay for 9 coastal states & 4 UTs till 2030-31 t
41. MNRE completes Phase-I of ‘Special Campaign 6’ for clean governance
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
MNRE completed Phase-I of ‘Special Campaign 6’ (15-30 Sep 2026) to expedite pending cases, digitize records & promote cleanliness. Implementation phase starts
42. Special Campaign 6.0: Govt Reviews Swachhata & E-Waste Disposal Plans
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Govt reviews Special Campaign 6.0 for Swachhata Abhiyan, e-waste disposal, and file destruction. 1,500 sites targeted; 50% budget spent by DSIR & MoES. Key fo
43. MNRE launches ‘One Tree Mother’s Name’ plantation drive for green offices
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
MNRE’s ‘One Tree Mother’s Name’ initiative plants trees at Atal Akshaya Urja Bhawan to promote green workplaces and sustainability. Key details for Bank PO, S
44. How Modi Government’s Policies Boost India’s Quantum Ecosystem for Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Explore how Modi Government’s quantum policies under National Quantum Mission boost India’s quantum ecosystem, startups, and global competitiveness for Bankin
45. Northeast Ministry Launches Special Campaign 6 for Clean Workspaces & Efficiency
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
NE Region Development Ministry’s Special Campaign 6 (Oct 5-15, 2026) aims to boost cleanliness, reduce pending cases, and optimize office spaces under DARPG g
46. Youth Affairs Dept Launches ‘Swachhata Abhiyan 6.0’ for E-Waste Management
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Youth Affairs Dept to conduct ‘Swachhata Abhiyan 6.0’ from Oct 2-31, 2026, focusing on e-waste collection, sorting & disposal under PIB initiative for governm
47. ECL’s Special Campaign 6: Key Initiatives for Cleanliness & Governance
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Eastern Coalfields Ltd completes Special Campaign 6 prep: 208K sqft cleanup, 850MT scrap disposal, 3,800 e-files reviewed for governance efficiency in coal se
48. CIL’s Special Campaign 6: Key Preparations Reviewed by Union Minister
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy reviewed CIL’s Special Campaign 6 for cleanliness, waste-to-wealth, and e-waste management. 1,565 sites and 60,000 files under
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