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Daily Current Affairs 6 October 2026 with MCQs & Static GK

Here are today's top competitive exam current affairs updates featuring key national and international events, appointments, sports, science and technology, and static GK boosters.

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Sports Current Affairs

India finishes 4th at 20th Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya with 85 medals

  • India secured 4th position with a total of 85 medals (21 Gold, 27 Silver, 37 Bronze).
  • China topped the overall medal tally with 169 Gold and 341 total medals.
  • Manu Bhaker (Shooting) and Pawan Sehrawat (Kabaddi) were India's flag bearers at the opening ceremony.
  • Neeru Dhanda (Trap Shooter) served as India's flag bearer at the closing ceremony.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Asian Games
Edition: 20th Asian Games (2026)
Host City: Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
First Edition: 1951 (New Delhi, India)
Governing Body: Olympic Council of Asia (OCA)

Rest of India defeats Jammu & Kashmir by 167 runs to clinch Irani Cup 2026

  • The final was played at the Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar.
  • Rest of India secured a 167-run victory over first-time Ranji finalist/champions Jammu & Kashmir.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Irani Cup
Sport: First-Class Cricket
Format: Ranji Trophy Champions vs Rest of India
Governing Body: BCCI
Inaugural Edition: 1959–60
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National Current Affairs

19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention 2027 to be hosted in Kolkata

  • The 19th PBD Convention will be held from January 7 to 9, 2027, at Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in Kolkata, West Bengal.
  • The convention serves as the premier platform connecting the Indian diaspora with the Government of India.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)
Inception Year: 2003
18th Convention Venue: Bhubaneswar, Odisha (2025)
Historical Background: Commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to India on 9 January 1915

153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly convenes in Arusha, Tanzania

  • Held from 5 to 9 October 2026 in Arusha, Tanzania.
  • The Indian Parliamentary delegation is led by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
Established: 1889
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
Core Objective: Promoting dialogue, peace, and democracy among global parliaments

Education Ministry approves 5 new Centres of Excellence for Classical Languages

  • Established to promote advanced research and study in newly recognized classical languages.
  • Tezpur University for Assamese, Visva-Bharati University for Bengali, and Deccan College Pune for Marathi.
  • Central University of Odisha for Pali and Central University of Gujarat for Prakrit.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Classical Languages in India
Ministry: Ministry of Education, Government of India
Focus Languages: Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Pali, Prakrit
Institutions Involved: Tezpur Univ, Visva-Bharati Univ, Deccan College, CU Odisha, CU Gujarat

President gives assent to Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill

  • Gujarat becomes the second state in India after Uttarakhand to implement a Uniform Civil Code.
  • The law bans polygamy and mandates the compulsory registration of marriages and live-in relationships.
  • The Scheduled Tribes (ST) community is exempted from the provisions of this code.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Uniform Civil Code (UCC)
Key Exemption: Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Constitutional Provision: Article 44 (Directive Principles of State Policy, Part IV)
First State to Implement UCC: Uttarakhand (Post-Independence legislation model)

Lok Sabha Speaker reconstitutes key Parliamentary Standing Committees

  • Senior MP Bhartruhari Mahtab appointed Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Finance.
  • Dr. Shashi Tharoor named Chairperson of the Standing Committee on External Affairs.
  • Radha Mohan Singh appointed Chairperson of the Committee on Defence.
  • Sudhir Gupta appointed Chairperson of the Committee on Railways.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Parliamentary Standing Committees
Nature: Departmentally Related Standing Committees (DRSCs)
Primary Function: Legislative oversight, budgetary examination, and policy review
Appointing Authority: Speaker of the Lok Sabha

Jawahar Dweep becomes India's first single-use plastic-free marine oil terminal

  • Operated under the administrative control of the Mumbai Port Authority.
  • Located at Butcher Island, approximately 4 km east off the coast of Mumbai.
  • Handles critical crude oil imports and petroleum vessel operations.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Jawahar Dweep (Butcher Island)
Location: Off Mumbai harbour, Maharashtra
Significance: Primary offshore crude terminal and storage facility
Port Authority: Mumbai Port Authority

TakeMe2Space launches India's first orbital computing satellite 'MOI-1A'

  • Launched aboard SpaceX's Falcon-9 rocket as part of the Transporter-18 mission.
  • Developed by Hyderabad-based space-tech startup TakeMe2Space.
  • Enables in-space AI/data analytics without needing to downlink raw data to ground stations.
  • India becomes the 4th entity globally (after US, EU, and China) to possess orbital computing capabilities.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: TakeMe2Space & Falcon-9 Mission
Mission Name: Transporter-18
Startup Base: Hyderabad, Telangana
Launch Vehicle: Falcon-9 (SpaceX)
Satellite Name: MOI-1A

Gautam Adani tops Forbes 'India's 100 Richest People 2026' List

  • Gautam Adani & family ranked 1st with a net worth of ₹10.85 lakh crore.
  • Mukesh Ambani secured 2nd position with a net worth of ₹8.3 lakh crore.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Forbes India Rich List
Top Rank: Gautam Adani & family (₹10.85 lakh crore)
Publisher: Forbes Magazine
Second Rank: Mukesh Ambani (₹8.3 lakh crore)

Two male Great Indian Bustards translocated to Desert National Park, Jaisalmer

  • Conducted with technical assistance and backing from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
  • Aimed at bolstering captive breeding and conservation genetics in natural habitats.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Great Indian Bustard (Godawan)
State Bird: Rajasthan
IUCN Status: Critically Endangered
Key Habitat: Desert National Park (Jaisalmer, Rajasthan)
Wildlife Protection Act Schedule: Schedule I

CSIR-CCMB develops India-specific severity score for Sickle Cell Anaemia

  • Developed by Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB), Hyderabad.
  • Facilitates customized clinical assessment, monitoring, and treatment pathways for Indian patients.
  • Sickle cell disease causes distortion of red blood cells into a sickle shape due to beta-globin gene mutations.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: CSIR-CCMB
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
Full Form: Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology
Parent Organization: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

World Teachers' Day observed globally on 5 October 2026

  • Observed internationally on 5 October every year.
  • Theme for 2026: 'Standing with Teachers'.
  • Highlights the pivotal role educators play in transforming education and society.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: World Teachers' Day
Date: 5 October
Lead Organization: UNESCO in partnership with ILO & UNICEF
First Commemorated: 1994
National Teachers' Day (India): 5 September (Birth anniversary of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan)

New cold-adapted lizard species 'Liolaemus archipensis' discovered in Peru

  • Discovered by scientists in the Andes mountain range of Peru.
  • Found living at extreme altitudes exceeding 15,750 feet in freezing thermal conditions.
  • Exhibits extreme physiological adaptations to survive sub-zero temperatures and thin air.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Andes Mountains & Geography
Country: Peru
New Species: Liolaemus archipensis (High-altitude lizard)
Mountain Range: Andes (Longest continental mountain range in the world)

15-year-old Indian cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi named in 'TIME100 Next 2026'

  • Hailing from Bihar, he became the youngest individual ever included in Time Magazine's TIME100 Next list.
  • Also recognized as India's youngest gold medal winner at the 2026 Asian Games.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Sport: Cricket
Origin: Bihar, India
Milestones: Youngest entrant in TIME100 Next 2026; Youngest Indian Asian Games gold medalist
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Q1.
What was India's final rank and total medal tally at the 20th Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya?
Q2.
Where will the 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention 2027 be hosted?
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Which Indian state became the second after Uttarakhand to receive Presidential assent for its Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill?
Q4.
Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance in October 2026?
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What is the name of India's first orbital computing satellite launched by the Hyderabad startup TakeMe2Space?
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Which terminal became India's first single-use plastic-free marine oil terminal?
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What is the global theme for World Teachers' Day 2026 celebrated on 5 October?
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Which team won the Irani Cup 2026 title by 167 runs at Srinagar's Sher-e-Kashmir Stadium?
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What is the IUCN conservation status of the Great Indian Bustard (Godawan)?
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Who became the youngest person to feature in Time Magazine's 'TIME100 Next 2026' list?