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Daily Current Affairs 8 October 2026 with MCQs & Static GK

Here are today's top competitive exam current affairs updates covering major national, international, sports, defense, and science news.

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National Current Affairs

Francis Halzen Awarded 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics

  • Belgium-born US scientist Francis Halzen awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics.
  • Recognized for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica.
  • Honored for the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Nobel Prize in Physics
Instituted: 1901 (First recipient: Wilhelm Rรถntgen for X-rays)
Indian Laureates: Dr. C.V. Raman (1930 - Raman Effect) and Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar (1983 - Chandrasekhar Limit)

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Appointed Next Chief of the Air Staff

  • Appointed as the next Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) of the Indian Air Force.
  • Succeeds Air Chief Marshal Amarpreet Singh on October 31, 2026.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Indian Air Force (IAF)
Motto: Nabha Sparsham Deeptam (Touch the Sky with Glory)
Founded: 8 October 1932
Commands: 7 Operational Commands (Western Command- New Delhi, Eastern Command- Shillong, Central Command- Prayagraj)

India-UAE Joint Military Exercise 'Mountain Guardian 2026' Commences

  • Joint military exercise between the Indian Army and UAE Army started at the Foreign Training Node in Chaubattia, Uttarakhand.
  • Scheduled to run from 5 to 18 October 2026.
  • Other bilateral exercises with UAE: 'Desert Cyclone' (Army), 'Zayed Talwar' (Navy), and 'Desert Flag' (Air Force).
STATIC GK BOOSTER: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Capital: Abu Dhabi
Currency: UAE Dirham

NSO Releases India's First National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) 2025-26

  • Released by National Statistical Office (NSO) under Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
  • Covered over 20.34 lakh individuals across 14,274 villages and 10,377 urban blocks.
  • Revealed 42.6% of the workforce relies on two-wheelers for commuting.
  • Buses and trains account for 73.5% of overnight long-distance travel.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: National Statistical Office (NSO)
Ministry: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
Headquarters: New Delhi

Renowned British Novelist Jeffrey Archer Passes Away at 86

  • Celebrated British novelist and former politician passed away at the age of 86.
  • First novel was 'Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less' (1976).
  • Most acclaimed global bestseller was 'Kane and Abel'; final novel was 'Adam and Eve'.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: United Kingdom
Capital: London
Currency: Pound Sterling

Sharmila Mona Sinha Inducted into US National Women's Hall of Fame

  • Indian-origin advocate and activist Sharmila Mona Sinha inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in the US.
  • Became the second woman of Indian origin to receive this honor after Indra Nooyi.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: National Women's Hall of Fame
Location: Seneca Falls, New York, USA
Established: 1969

PM Modi Presents Artisanal Indian Cheeses to Swiss President Guy Parmelin

  • Presented Swiss President Guy Parmelin with three artisanal Indian cheeses.
  • Cheeses included French-style Brie (Gulmarg, Kashmir), Tomme-style (Konark, Odisha), and Mountain-style (Yeoor, Maharashtra).
  • Also presented a hand-carved wall panel made of Kashmiri walnut wood.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Switzerland
Capital: Bern
Currency: Swiss Franc

Ramachandra Guha Launches New Book 'Arguments with Gandhi'

  • Renowned historian and writer Ramachandra Guha launched his latest book.
  • Book officially launched at the Bengaluru International Centre.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Ramachandra Guha
Awards: Padma Bhushan (2009)
Notable Works: India After Gandhi, Gandhi Before India

IIT Ropar Launches AI-Powered Agricultural App 'AVNI'

  • IIT Ropar launched 'AVNI' (Grow with Nature), an AI-powered agricultural mobile app.
  • Designed to help farmers identify crop diseases and assist in smart farming practices.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: IIT Ropar
Location: Rupnagar, Punjab
Established: 2008

Odisha Launches India's First Dedicated MICE Incentive Portal

  • Government of Odisha launched India's first dedicated 'MICE Incentive Portal'.
  • Aims to promote Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions tourism.
  • Designed to boost commercial investments in the state.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Odisha
Capital: Bhubaneswar
Chief Minister: Mohan Charan Majhi

India Secures Joint 3rd Rank at 19th IOAA; World Cerebral Palsy Day Observed

  • India secured joint 3rd position with 5 medals (4 Gold, 1 Silver) at 19th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA 2026) in Hanoi, Vietnam.
  • World Cerebral Palsy Day observed globally on October 6, 2026, under the theme 'Unique & United'.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: IOAA 2026
Edition: 19th
Host City: Hanoi, Vietnam
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Sports Current Affairs

Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Down as Indian Women's Cricket Team Captain

  • Officially stepped down as captain across all three international formats (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is).
  • Led India to 4 Asia Cup titles (2012, 2016, 2022, 2026) and the 2025 ICC Women's ODI World Cup.
  • Guided team to consecutive Asian Games gold medals in 2022 and 2026.
  • Honored with the Arjuna Award in 2017 and Padma Shri in 2026.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: BCCI Women's Cricket
Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Governing Body: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)

Adani Ahmedabad Marathon Inducted into World Athletics Global Calendar

  • Officially recognized and inducted into the World Athletics Global Calendar ahead of its 10th edition in November 2026.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: World Athletics
Founded: 1912 (Stockholm)
Headquarters: Monaco

IOA Announces Inaugural Jaspal Rana and Raja Randhir Singh Awards

  • Indian Olympic Association (IOA) announced new sports awards for 2026 Asian Games gold medalists.
  • Inaugural Jaspal Rana Award conferred on archer Kumkum Anil.
  • Inaugural Raja Randhir Singh Award conferred on wrestler Sujeet Kalkal.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Indian Olympic Association (IOA)
Founded: 1927
Headquarters: New Delhi
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Defence Current Affairs

Union Defence Minister Launches First Indigenous Fleet Support Ship 'Surya'

  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh formally launched India's first 43,500-tonne indigenous Fleet Support Ship (FSS), 'Surya'.
  • Built indigenously by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)
Status: Mini Ratna Category-I (Accorded in 2025)
Established: 1941
Administrative Control: Ministry of Defence (since February 2010)
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Q1.
Francis Halzen was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work at which research facility?
Q2.
India's first indigenous Fleet Support Ship (FSS) launched by Hindustan Shipyard Limited is named:
Q3.
Who has been appointed as the next Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) of the Indian Air Force to succeed Air Chief Marshal Amarpreet Singh?
Q4.
'Mountain Guardian 2026' is a joint military exercise conducted between India and which country?
Q5.
Who is the author of the book 'Arguments with Gandhi' launched in Bengaluru?