Current AffairsThursday, 8 October 2026

• Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the World Bank Group’s World Development Report 2026 on AI in New Delhi.

  Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Launches World Bank Group’s ‘World Development Report 2026: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence’ in New Delhi

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• Department of Defence Production continued Special Campaign 6.0 focusing on Swachhata and reducing pendency.

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• Indian Air Force celebrated its 94th Air Force Day at Air Force Station Hindan.

  INDIAN AIR FORCE CELEBRATES 94TH AIR FORCE DAY AT AIR FORCE STATION HINDAN

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• Department of Telecommunications held a high‑level roundtable with state IT ministers to accelerate digital connectivity rollout.

  Department of Telecommunications hosts High-Level Roundtable with State IT Ministers and Secretaries to Accelerate Digital Connectivity and Infrastructure Rollout

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• Union Minister of State Pabitra Margherita inaugurated a state‑of‑the‑art silkworm seed infrastructure in Jorhat, Assam.

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• Dr Jitendra Singh said opening the space sector to private players reduced brain drain and created new opportunities for youth.

  Opening of Space Sector to Private Players Has Helped Reduce Brain Drain, Created New Opportunities for Young Talent: Dr Jitendra Singh

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• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 10th edition of India Mobile Congress 2026.

  Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Inaugurates 10th Edition of India Mobile Congress 2026

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• PM Modi will participate in the valedictory session of the Departmental Summit on Women and Child Development on 9 Oct.

  PM to participate in Valedictory Session of Departmental Summit on Women and Child Development on 9th October

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• Indian Coast Guard conducted the 12th National Maritime Search & Rescue Exercise (SAREX‑2026) off Paradip, Odisha.

  Indian Coast Guard conducts 12th National Maritime Search & Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) off Paradip coast in Odisha

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• Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated Windergy India 2026 in Chennai, outlining a path to 100 GW wind capacity by 2030.

  Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi inaugurates Windergy India 2026 in Chennai; Outlines Path to 100 GW Wind Capacity by 2030

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• NHRC took suo motu cognizance of alleged sexual harassment of three journalists by Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar on 3 Oct 2026.

  NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported sexual harassment of three journalists by Delhi Police personnel during a protest at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on 3rd October 2026

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• NHRC took suo motu cognizance of a dilapidated primary‑school roof collapse in Darbhanga, Bihar.

  NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported dilapidated Government Primary School roof supported on benches after the collapse of the main pillar holding it in Darbhanga, Bihar

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• Department of Biotechnology launched Special Campaign 6 focusing on e‑waste management and workplace cleanliness.

  Department of Biotechnology launches Special Campaign 6 with focus on E-waste Management and impactful initiatives reaffirming its commitment to promote cleanliness, hygiene and a culture of responsible workplace practices

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• MoSPI signed an MoU with Pahle India Foundation to strengthen collaboration in official statistics, research and data analysis.

  MoSPI signs MoU with Pahle India Foundation, New Delhi to strengthen collaboration in Official Statistics, Research and Data Analysis

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• Death toll from a Russian bus strike in eastern Ukraine rose to 30, prompting suspension of public transport.

  Death toll from Russian bus strike in eastern Ukraine jumps to 30: authorities

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• Meta used AI to detect child sexual abuse content, actioning 5.3 million pieces on Facebook and Instagram in India (Jan‑Jun 2026).

  Meta says it is using AI to detect child sexual abuse content on Instagram and Facebook

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• The RBI raised repo rate by 25 basis points on 7 Oct 2026 after a prior 125‑bp cut from 6.5 % to 5.25 %.

  What is the impact of 25 basis points repo rate hike on borrowers? | Explained

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• Strait of Hormuz saw its lowest transit in over two months on 6 Oct 2026, with seven commodity vessels passing.

  Strait of Hormuz transits at lowest in over two months after attacks, data shows

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• India’s trade surplus with the U.S. offsets a structural deficit with China; US tariffs and AI impact pose risks to the rupee.

  India’s trade caught in the middle

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• GST Council will meet in New Delhi on 8 Oct 2026, the first meeting after the September 2025 session.

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

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• RBI’s rate‑hike decision aimed at anchoring inflation expectations; long‑term inflation control remains a government task.

  RBI has done what it can with interest rates for now, but heavy lifting on inflation will fall on government

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• Margaret Hamilton, NASA Apollo program scientist, died at age 90; hailed as a pioneer of software engineering.

  Margaret Hamilton, scientist who worked on NASA's Apollo program, dead at 90

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• SpaceX executive Lauren Dreyer pitched Starlink to India, noting pending security approvals for satellite internet.

  SpaceX exec renews Starlink pitch as approvals lay pending

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• Former ISRO chair G. Madhavan Nair urged cooperation with space‑tech start‑ups for major Indian space projects.

  Tap space-tech start-ups’ capabilities for major projects of Indian space programme: G. Madhavan Nair

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• During Wildlife Week walk in Palakkad, 30 bird species were spotted to raise habitat‑protection awareness.

  Wildlife Week walk in Palakkad spots 30 bird species

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• Two cheetahs were released into a tiger reserve in Bundelkhand, MP, creating the third cheetah habitat in the state.

  Two cheetahs released into tiger reserve, their third habitat in Madhya Pradesh

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• Australia leads the three‑match India‑A series 1‑0, putting pressure on India to force a decider.

  Onus on India-A to force a decider

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• IIT Roorkee and University of Calgary will launch a joint doctoral degree programme.

  IIT Roorkee, University of Calgary to launch joint doctoral degree programme

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• IIT Delhi, I4C and Amazon launched ‘Raksham’ AI cybersecurity hackathon to tackle deepfakes and online fraud.

  IIT Delhi, I4C, Amazon launch ‘Raksham’ AI cybersecurity hackathon to tackle deepfakes, online fraud

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• TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026 released; applications open for 6,574 posts.

  TNPSC Group 4 Notification 2026: Applications begin for 6,574 posts

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• CBSE Class 10th and 12th board exam 2027 private‑candidate application forms are now available.

  CBSE Class 10th, 12th Board Exams 2027: Private candidates exam form out

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• CAT 2026 registrations reached 2.84 lakh, a slight dip from the previous year.

  CAT 2026 registrations at 2.84 lakh, minor dip from last year

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• NEET PG 2026 counselling Round 1 registrations will begin on 12 Oct 2026.

  NEET PG 2026 Counselling: Round 1 registrations to begin from October 12

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• IIT Hyderabad and S&P Global launched an AI lab for finance‑focused research and learning.

  IIT Hyderabad, S&P Global launch AI lab for finance-focused research and learning

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• Ministry of Education screened 60,000+ schools nationwide to strengthen inclusive education for children with special needs.

  Ministry of Education conducts nationwide screening to strengthen inclusive education for CwSN, 60000+ schools participate

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• CFA Institute survey found 92 % of respondents consider interpersonal skills crucial in the AI era.

  The AI Paradox: Why 'Soft Skills' are the future of work in India

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• NICL announced recruitment for 321 Administrative Officer posts in 2026.

  NICL AO Recruitment 2026: Apply for 321 posts at nationalinsurance.nic.co.in, direct link to apply here

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• MCC NEET PG 2026 counselling schedule released; Round 1 registration starts 12 Oct 2026.

  MCC NEET PG Counselling 2026 schedule released at mcc.nic.in, Round 1 registration begins on October 12

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