Current AffairsWednesday, 7 October 2026

• Government announced ‘Financial Support Today, Self‑Reliance Tomorrow’ scheme to boost indigenous manufacturing.

  Financial Support Today, Self-Reliance Tomorrow

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• Adequate availability of onion at affordable prices was ensured across the country.

  Adequate availability of Onion at affordable prices in the country

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• Joint statement adopted after India‑UK Financial Markets Dialogue 2026 held in London.

  Adopted Joint Statement after the India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue 2026, held in London

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• Supreme Court to hear Centre’s contempt plea against appointment of Jharkhand DGP Tadasha Mishra.

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• Tamil Nadu recorded its lowest Cauvery water realisation in 14 years, with paddy area down by about one lakh acres.

  After 14 years, Tamil Nadu records lowest Cauvery realisation

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• PM Modi marked 25 years in office, citing a ‘we will do it’ attitude and lifting 25 crore people out of poverty.

  PM Modi marks 25 years in office, says a ‘we will do it’ attitude will achieve development goals

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• India and Ghana signed an MoU to advance agricultural research, education and technology transfer.

  India and Ghana Sign Historic MoU to Advance Agricultural Research, Education, and Technology Transfer

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• PM Modi interacted with GSMA Board members alongside Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and MoS Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani.

  Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Leads Interaction with Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) Board Members alongside Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia and Minister of State Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• All 23 Indian crew members of a Liberian‑flagged oil tanker were rescued after an attack off Russia’s Black Sea coast.

  All 23 Indians aboard Liberian-flagged oil tanker rescued after attack off Russia’s Black Sea coast

  The HinduRead source

• Chhattisgarh signed a skill‑development MoU in Singapore, attracting a ₹350 crore investment proposal.

  Chhattisgarh signs skill development MoU in Singapore, gets ₹350 cr investment proposal

  Hindustan TimesRead source

• Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal called for greater utilisation of India‑EFTA TEPA opportunities.

  Commerce Secretary Shri Rajesh Agrawal Calls for Greater Utilisation of India-EFTA TEPA Opportunities

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said a small MDR fee on UPI will not have a major impact on transaction volumes.

  MDR a small fee, will not have major impact on UPI volumes: RBI Governor Malhotra

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• GST Council scheduled to meet on October 8, 2026, in New Delhi, the first meeting after September 3‑4, 2025.

  GST Council meets tomorrow, tax experts say reforms must move beyond rates to processes, compliance

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• RBI raised repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50 %, shifting stance to ‘calibrated tightening’ after three‑and‑a‑half years.

  RBI raises repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, shifts stance to ‘calibrated tightening’

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• RBI raised FY27 inflation projection to 5.2 % as August consumer inflation rose to 4.82 %.

  RBI raises FY27 inflation projection to 5.2% amid higher crude oil prices

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• A new metal‑free porous material was reported that can help produce affordable clean energy.

  New metal-free porous material can help produce affordable clean energy

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• DST reviewed preparedness for Special Campaign 6, urging focus on Swachhata, e‑waste and public outreach.

  DST Reviews Preparedness for Special Campaign 6; Calls for Focused Action on Swachhata, E-Waste and Public Outreach

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• IIT‑Gandhinagar scientists demonstrated India’s first free‑space quantum‑key distribution link over 5.56 km of air.

  IIT-Gandhinagar scientists demo quantum link through 5.5 km of air

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• Raksha Mantri approved revised SOP for utilisation of MoD proof ranges and test facilities by Indian defence industry.

  Raksha Mantri approves Revised Standard Operating Procedure for Utilisation of MoD Proof Ranges, Field Firing Ranges & Test Facilities by Indian Defence Industry

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• GPS study tracked elephant movements in Assam’s Udalguri, Sonitpur and Biswanath districts to mitigate human‑elephant conflict.

  GPS study on elephant movements aims to mitigate conflicts in Assam

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• Asian Games 2026 India gold medals included 17‑year‑old archer Kumkum Mohod and golfer Pranavi Urs.

  India’s Asian Games 2026 medal stars: From Kumkum Mohod to Pranavi Urs

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• India finished fourth at Asian Games 2026 with a total of 85 medals.

  Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally: India finishes fourth with 85 medals

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• Chemistry Nobel 2026 awarded to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai for work on non‑linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric synthesis.

  Chemistry Nobel 2026 awarded to French-Japanese duo Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai for solving molecular ‘mystery’

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• Andhra Pradesh announced drought across 21 districts and approved a Rs 10,000 crore SME fund.

  Today News Headlines for School Assembly, October 8, 2026: Andhra announces drought across 21 districts, Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore SME fund

  The Indian ExpressState PSCRead source

• NMC stated Georgia medical graduates must obtain a licence to practise in India, junior‑doctor status insufficient.

  FMGE: NMC says Georgia medical graduates need licence to practise, ‘junior doctor’ status not enough

  The Indian ExpressOtherRead source

• IIM Ahmedabad tweaked PGP shortlisting, listing required graduation disciplines.

  IIM Ahmedabad tweaks PGP shortlisting, lists graduation disciplines

  The Indian ExpressOtherRead source

• Rajasthan Board will conduct Class 10 exams twice a year, allowing students to improve marks in three subjects.

  Rajasthan Board Class 10 exams twice a year; students can improve marks in 3 subjects

  The Indian ExpressState PSCRead source

• 54 Indian researchers received Careers360 Faculty Research Awards at IRIS 2026.

  54 Indian researchers receive Careers360 Faculty Research Awards at IRIS 2026

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• University of Colorado Denver will establish an India campus in Hyderabad, first cohort starting August 2027.

  University of Colorado Denver to establish India campus in Hyderabad, first cohort in August 2027

  The Indian ExpressOtherRead source

• West Bengal announced a Rs 50,000 study grant for women.

  West Bengal announces Rs 50,000 study grant for women

  The Indian ExpressState PSCRead source

• ISB Hyderabad celebrated 25 years and announced 250 full and partial scholarships.

  ISB Hyderabad turns 25, announces 250 full and partial scholarships

  The Indian ExpressOtherRead source

• Home loan EMIs likely to increase, noted in school assembly news for October 7, 2026.

  Today News Headlines for School Assembly, October 7, 2026: Home loan EMIs likely to increase

  The Indian ExpressOtherRead source

• UP Scholarship 2026‑27 eligibility details, important dates and application information released.

  UP Scholarship 2026-27: Eligibility for financial assistance, important dates, and more

  The Indian ExpressState PSCRead source

• NPCIL offered internship opportunities to CA/CMA students with specified stipend and registration dates.

  NPCIL offers internship opportunities to CA/CMA students, check stipend and registration dates here

  Hindustan TimesOtherRead source

• Additional list for SSC MTS and Havaldar Result 2025 released; roll numbers available on ssc.gov.in.

  SSC MTS & Havaldar Result 2025: Additional result list out at ssc.gov.in, direct link to check roll numbers here

  Hindustan TimesSSCRead source

• BPSC TRE 4.0 vacancies increased to 33,320; applications open till October 26.

  BPSC TRE 4.0: Vacancies increased to 33,320, apply till October 26 at bpsc.bih.nic.in

  Hindustan TimesState PSCRead source

• Sikkim government to collaborate with Google to promote AI in higher education.

  Sikkim govt to collaborate with Google to promote AI in higher education

  Hindustan TimesState PSCRead source

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