Current Affairs 4 October 2026
32 updates from 4 October 2026, with sources. Everything from this day that matters for SSC, RRB, banking and AP Police general awareness.
- Economy
India's foreign exchange reserves stand at $747.56 billion after scaling all-time peak
According to the latest statistical supplement released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India's foreign exchange reserves stood at $747.56 billion. While consolidating from the historic all-time zenith of $785.71 billion recorded in the first week of September 2026, the current reserve chest…
- Govt Schemes
Andhra Pradesh unveils ₹30,000-crore Amarajeevi Jaladhara mega drinking water mission
In a decisive infrastructure commitment to guarantee potable piped water security across all rural habitations, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan announced the execution blueprint of the ₹30,000-crore "Jal Jeevan Mission – Amarajeevi…
- Govt Schemes
Andhra Pradesh launches 3D Concrete Printing housing pilot in Guntur under PMAY-Gramin
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan laid the foundation stone for a pioneering rural housing pilot project in the Tenali constituency of Guntur district, incorporating automated 3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) technology to…
- Govt Schemes
Centre launches nationwide Special Campaign 4.0 for institutional cleanliness and pendency disposal
Under the aegis of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), the Government of India has formally rolled out "Special Campaign 4.0" across all Central Ministries, attached departments, public sector enterprises, and autonomous bodies from October 2 to October 31, 2026.
- Exam News
Central Power Research Institute notifies recruitment for Engineering Officers and Technicians
The Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), an autonomous premier society under the administrative control of the Union Ministry of Power, has published a recruitment notification inviting online applications for Engineering Officer Grade 1, Scientific Assistant, and Technician vacancies across…
- Exam News
IFFCO opens nationwide registration for Agriculture Graduate Trainee 2026
Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO), the world's leading fertilizer cooperative, has commenced online applications for the recruitment of Agriculture Graduate Trainees (AGT) for 2026 across its extensive pan-India network of regional offices and field operations.
- Exam News
North Central Railway issues GDCE 2026 recruitment notification for 656 posts
Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), North Central Railway, has officially notified 656 vacancies under the General Departmental Competitive Examination (GDCE) quota for 2026–27 across its operational divisions.
- Exam News
Canara Bank invites online applications for 3,000 Graduate Apprentice vacancies
In a major youth skilling and employment outreach, public sector lender Canara Bank has officially notified 3,000 vacancies for Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, across its operational circles and regional offices in India.
- 🇮🇳 National
Nation commemorates birth anniversary of revolutionary nationalist Shyamji Krishna Varma
The nation paid tributes to illustrious freedom fighter, Sanskrit scholar, and revolutionary ideologue Shyamji Krishna Varma on his 169th birth anniversary on October 4, 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to his stellar role in pioneering India's anti-colonial resistance on foreign soil.
- Sports
Indian women's golf team clinches historic silver medal at Asian Games 2026
In a historic achievement for Indian golf, the Indian women's golf contingent secured the silver medal in the team event at the 20th Asian Games 2026 held in Aichi-Nagoya, marking India's first-ever team medal in women's golf in the tournament's history.
- Science & Tech
ISRO commences World Space Week 2026 celebrations under Rocket Revolution theme
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has commenced nationwide observances for World Space Week (WSW) 2026, running from October 4 to October 10. The global theme designated by the United Nations for this year is "Rocket Revolution," spotlighting transformative breakthroughs in…
- Economy
Union Coal Ministry records 8.2% growth in domestic coal dispatch in H1 FY27
The Union Ministry of Coal has released comprehensive performance data for the first half of Financial Year 2026–27 (April to September 2026), revealing an 8.2% year-on-year increase in cumulative domestic coal dispatches across critical industrial sectors.
- Sports
Nitesh Siwach clinches silver in men's 74kg freestyle wrestling at Asian Games 2026
Indian grappler Nitesh Siwach secured a hard-fought silver medal in the men's 74kg freestyle wrestling event at the 20th Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, going down 3–5 against Iran's two-time world championship medallist in a tactical final bout.
- Sports
Kumkum Anil Mohod clinches historic individual recurve gold at Asian Games 2026
In a historic watershed for Indian archery, 19-year-old sensation Kumkum Anil Mohod scripted history by capturing the gold medal in the women's individual recurve event at the 20th Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, defeating South Korea's Olympic silver medallist 6–4 in a nerve-wracking final.
- Defence
Indian Navy evaluates sixth-generation carrier fighter technologies and teaming architectures
In a long-range strategic push to preserve air dominance across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), the Indian Navy has initiated preliminary technical studies evaluating sixth-generation fighter architectures, artificial intelligence copilot suites, and Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) operational…
- 🇮🇳 National
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan orders statewide environmental audit of aquaculture units
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Environment, Forests, Science, and Technology, Pawan Kalyan, has ordered a comprehensive, multi-departmental environmental audit across commercial aquaculture, shrimp hatcheries, and processing facilities located in the state's coastal belt.
- Science & Tech
Great Indian Bustard conservation centre in Jaisalmer records captive breeding breakthrough
In a landmark triumph for endangered wildlife conservation in India, the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) Conservation Breeding Centre at Desert National Park in Jaisalmer, operated jointly by the Union Environment Ministry and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), has successfully fledged captive-bred…
- 🇮🇳 National
Lok Sabha Speaker reconstitutes Departmentally Related Parliamentary Standing Committees for 2026-27
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, in consultation with the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, has formally reconstituted all 24 Departmentally Related Standing Committees (DRSCs) of the Parliament of India for the tenure spanning 2026–27.
- Economy
Apple Pay officially rolls out in India in partnership with Axis Bank and NPCI
In a major expansion of India's contactless payments ecosystem, global technology giant Apple has officially rolled out "Apple Pay" in India, collaborating with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and Axis Bank as its primary launch partners.
- Economy
Reserve Bank of India Monetary Policy Committee commences bi-monthly rate review meeting in Mumbai
The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) commenced its three-day bi-monthly deliberations at the central bank's headquarters in Mumbai, with the resolution statement scheduled to be unveiled on October 7, 2026.
- Economy
Central Board of Direct Taxes extends tax audit report filing deadline to November 21
In a significant compliance relief for businesses and professionals, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), exercising its powers under Section 119 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, has extended the due date for furnishing statutory tax audit reports for Assessment Year 2026–27 to November 21, 2026.
- Economy
Finance Ministry keeps interest rates on Small Savings Schemes unchanged for Q3 FY27
The Ministry of Finance has announced that interest rates on various small savings schemes will remain unchanged for the third quarter of Financial Year 2026–27, covering the period from October 1 to December 31, 2026.
- Exam News
PSSSB announces exam dates for 620 Clerk and Senior Assistant recruitment 2026
The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has officially notified the written examination schedule for the recruitment of 620 posts of Clerk, Clerk-cum-Data Entry Operator, and Senior Assistant across administrative departments in the Government of Punjab.
- Exam News
HPPSC releases HPAS Mains 2026 examination schedule and syllabus guidelines
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has officially published the date-sheet for the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service (HPAS) Combined Competitive Main Written Examination 2026. The examination is scheduled to be held from December 12 to December 19, 2026 across designated…
- Exam News
Staff Selection Commission announces revised examination schedule for JE, CPO SI, and CHSL 2026
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released an official calendar notification specifying examination dates for Junior Engineer (JE), Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & Central Armed Police Forces (CPO SI), and Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL Tier-2) examinations for late 2026.
- Exam News
DRDO RCI Hyderabad opens applications for 150 Graduate and Technician apprentice vacancies
Research Centre Imarat (RCI), the premier missile avionics laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), has invited applications for the engagement of 150 Graduate and Technician (Diploma) apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- Exam News
MECON Limited invites applications for 145 Junior Engineer and Assistant Engineer vacancies
MECON Limited, a premier public sector enterprise under the administrative jurisdiction of the Ministry of Steel, has notified 145 executive engineering vacancies for Junior Engineer (JE) and Assistant Engineer (AE) cadres across its major project locations in India and overseas.
- Exam News
Supreme Court of India releases recruitment notification for 210 Junior Court Assistant posts
The Supreme Court of India has published a comprehensive recruitment notification inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens for 210 vacancies of Junior Court Assistant (Group 'B' Non-Gazetted) in its Registry.
- Defence
US Air Force F-35A stealth fighters arrive in Jodhpur for multinational exercise Tarang Shakti 2026
In a historic milestone for bilateral military aviation, United States Air Force (USAF) F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation stealth multirole fighters touched down at Air Force Station Jodhpur to participate in the operational phase of the Indian Air Force's multilateral exercise "Tarang Shakti…
- 🇮🇳 National
Andhra Pradesh prepares for CII Partnership Summit 2026 in Visakhapatnam with five regional MSME meets
The Government of Andhra Pradesh, in active collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), concluded high-level preparatory reviews for the flagship "CII Partnership Summit 2026", scheduled to be hosted in Visakhapatnam on November 12–13.
- 🇮🇳 National
Environment Ministry launches operational guidelines for National Coastal Mission 2.0
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) officially rolled out the operational guidelines for "National Coastal Mission 2.0" (NCM 2.0) across 9 coastal States and 4 Union Territories on Sunday.
- Govt Schemes
Union Cabinet approves Green Energy Corridor Phase-III with massive transmission outlay
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has formally cleared the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) scheme with an estimated infrastructure investment outlay of ₹1,86,405 crore to fortify renewable energy grid integration across India.