Current Affairs 2 October 2026
33 stories for 2 October 2026: the extension of RoDTEP and the RELIEF export scheme, the first tigress released in Buxa Tiger Reserve, standard names for 28 places in Ladakh, the first mineral block auction in Jammu and Kashmir, 2.42 lakh Special Gram Sabhas, Gandhi Jayanti and Shastri Jayanti, and a run of Asian Games golds.
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| Topic | What to remember | Source, date |
|---|---|---|
| RoDTEP | Extended to 31 December 2026 | PIB |
| RELIEF | Launched 19 March 2026; ECGC cover 95% | PIB |
| Makhana export | 1 tonne, Purnea to Greece | PIB |
| Bihar's share in makhana | About 80–85% | PIB |
| J&K mineral blocks | Koot–Kapran and Wantrag limestone (Anantnag) | PIB |
| PMEGP since 2014-15 | 8.12 lakh units; ₹24,398.61 crore | PIB |
| Ladakh | 28 places named on Survey of India map | PIB |
| Special Gram Sabhas | 2.42 lakh on 2 October | PIB |
| Buxa Tiger Reserve | Tigress T138 from Valmiki; declared 1983 | PIB |
| Jawahar Dweep | First plastic-free oil terminal | PIB |
| SCI | 65 years | PIB |
| RBI ED | Shri Sudhakar Malli (from 1 Oct) | RBI |
| PM Mementos | 8th edition; till 31 October | PIB |
| Women's hockey | Asian Games gold after four decades | PIB |
Economy
8 storiesRoDTEP scheme extended to 31 December 2026
The Department of Commerce extended the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme up to 31 December 2026 through a notification dated 30 September 2026. The scheme will be available for exports by Domestic Tariff Area units, Advance Authorisation holders, Special Economic Zone units and Export Oriented Units. RoDTEP refunds embedded Central, State and local duties and taxes that are not refunded through other mechanisms. Existing rates and value caps notified in Appendix 4R and Appendix 4RE will continue unchanged. The aim is to keep Indian exports competitive in global markets.
RELIEF export support timelines extended
The Department of Commerce extended the timelines under Component II of RELIEF (Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) because of continued disruptions to shipping in West Asia. RELIEF is a time-bound intervention under the Export Promotion Mission, launched on 19 March 2026. Component II encourages exporters to take ECGC cover for shipments to the specified regions, with 95% risk coverage. It covers full container, part container and reefer cargo, excluding energy shipments. The premium paid by exporters will not rise above the pre-disruption level for the eligible period.
Bihar's makhana exported from Purnea to Greece
APEDA facilitated the flag-off of a 1-tonne consignment of popped (phool) makhana from Purnea, Bihar, for export to Greece. The consignment will move from Mundra Port to Piraeus Port. APEDA said the export fetched a higher price than the prevailing domestic market price. India is the global leader in makhana production, and Bihar contributes around 80 to 85% of the country's output. APEDA works under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
FPO exports frozen food from Haryana to Canada
APEDA facilitated the flag-off of 24 tonnes of frozen food products from Sonipat, Haryana, to Canada on 1 October 2026. The shipment was exported by Aterna Foods Producer Company Limited, a farmer producer organisation. It comprised 2,295 boxes worth CAD 35,140. The products included green peas and mixed vegetables. FPO-led exports help farmers get better prices by linking them directly to foreign buyers.
First mineral blocks auctioned in Jammu and Kashmir
Two mineral blocks in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir were auctioned for the first time, through the Ministry of Mines. The Koot–Kapran Limestone Block in Dooru tehsil of Anantnag district covers 22.43 hectares with estimated resources of 4.75 million tonnes. The Wantrag Limestone Block, also in Anantnag, covers 5.36 hectares with about 10.853 million tonnes of limestone. The UT Government had entrusted the auction to the Ministry of Mines. Limestone is the main raw material for the cement industry.
PMEGP has helped 8.12 lakh micro entrepreneurs
The Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) of the Ministry of MSME is implemented by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission. It provides a margin money subsidy on bank loans for new micro-enterprises in the non-farm sector, mainly in rural and semi-urban areas. Since 2014-15, about 8.12 lakh micro entrepreneurs have received margin money subsidy of ₹24,398.61 crore. These units have generated employment for about 73.08 lakh persons. The scheme helps first-generation entrepreneurs become job creators.
Shipping Corporation of India completes 65 years
The Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) marked 65 years of operations at a ceremony at the International Cruise Terminal, Mumbai. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal was the chief guest. He highlighted SCI's role in India's energy and trade security. He called on SCI to lead India's drive for self-reliant shipbuilding. India aims to become a top shipbuilding nation under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
KVIC launches nationwide Khadi discount
On Gandhi Jayanti, Khadi and Village Industries Commission Chairman Shri Manoj Goyal launched a nationwide special discount sale on Khadi and village industries products. He bought Khadi products at Gramodyog Bhawan and Gram Shilpa Emporium in New Delhi. The sale supports the 'Vocal for Local' and 'Har Ghar Swadeshi' campaigns. KVIC is a statutory body under the Ministry of MSME. It was set up under the Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act, 1956.
Banking & Markets
2 storiesRBI appoints Shri Sudhakar Malli as Executive Director
The Reserve Bank of India appointed Shri Sudhakar Malli as Executive Director with effect from 1 October 2026. He was earlier Chief General Manager-in-Charge of the Department of Supervision. He has around three decades of experience as a central banker, much of it in supervising banks, NBFCs and co-operative banks. He also has about five years of supervisory experience in overseas jurisdictions. As Executive Director, he will look after the Department of Supervision (Supervisory Assessment).
RBI Citizen's Charter: 99.9% applications processed on time
The RBI published its Citizen's Charter performance for September 2026. It received 17,200 applications during the month, with 3,011 pending at the start. Of the 16,844 applications processed, 16,822, or 99.9%, were handled within the prescribed timeline. At the end of the month, 2,666 applications were pending, most still within the timeline. The largest numbers related to currency management and banker-to-banks functions.
Polity & Governance
6 storiesStandard names for 28 places in Ladakh
The Government of India, in consultation with the Union Territory of Ladakh, identified 28 places and features in Ladakh by standard names on the official Survey of India map. The list includes peaks, passes, glaciers, valleys, lakes and land areas. Among them are Zorawar Peak, Kanishka Peak, Atisha Giri, Rinchen Zangpo and Guru Rinpoche lake. The move aims to help accurate recognition and public awareness of these places. The Survey of India is the national mapping agency under the Department of Science and Technology.
2.42 lakh Special Gram Sabhas held on Gandhi Jayanti
More than 2.42 lakh Special Gram Sabhas were held across the country on Gandhi Jayanti, scheduled through the GPDP and Panchayat NIRNAY portals. They marked the start of the People's Plan Campaign 2026-27, 'Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas'. Panchayats will now prepare their development plans for 2027-28. Schemes of several Ministries, including Rural Development, Drinking Water and Sanitation and Food and Public Distribution, were discussed. The Gram Sabhas allow citizens to review schemes and set local priorities.
CAQM task force reviews enforcement in NCR
The 140th meeting of the Enforcement Task Force of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) was held on 1 October 2026. It reviewed enforcement for the period from 8 to 24 September 2026. During these 17 days, 197 inspections were conducted at construction sites, industries and diesel generator sets. Violations were found in 85 cases, including 49 industrial cases and 28 relating to DG sets. Enforcement action was taken against the violating units.
DRI seizes ivory, pangolins and tiger parts
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized four elephant ivory articles, a leopard skin, two live pangolins, 3 kg of tiger bones and two tiger canines in three operations. Eleven persons were apprehended. Possession and trade of elephant ivory without a licence is prohibited under Section 49B of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. The seized items and persons were handed over to the forest authorities. DRI is the main anti-smuggling agency under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.
DRI busts gold and diamond smuggling at Mumbai airport
The DRI busted a two-way smuggling syndicate at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai. Officers seized 8.564 kg of 24-carat foreign-origin gold worth about ₹12.64 crore and 1,168.97 carats of diamonds worth about ₹1.09 crore. Eight persons, including an airport staff member and six transit passengers, were arrested. Transit passengers from Dubai, Doha, Jeddah and Fujairah were handing gold capsules to the staff member. Diamonds were being sent out of India through a passenger travelling to Dubai.
CBN destroys 10.84 tonnes of seized drugs
The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Madhya Pradesh Unit, destroyed 10,842.150 kg of seized narcotic drugs at Vikram Cement, Khor, Madhya Pradesh. It also deposited 154.375 kg of seized opium at the Government Opium and Alkaloid Works, Neemuch. The disposal followed the procedures prescribed under law. Destruction of seized drugs prevents their misuse and reduces storage burdens. CBN works under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
International Relations
2 storiesShri Piyush Goyal on trade distortions at G20 meeting
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal spoke on the concluding day of the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He said India does not have structural excess capacity in the sectors identified by the G20 Presidency. He said India shares concerns that trade-distorting support in some economies can lead to dumping and predatory pricing. Such concerns, he said, should be addressed through WTO-consistent measures such as anti-dumping and countervailing duties. Sessions also covered the Most-Favoured-Nation principle and forced labour in supply chains.
India and the Netherlands discuss farm cooperation
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan held talks with Mr. Silvio Erkens, the Netherlands' Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature, in New Delhi on 28 September 2026. The two sides reviewed progress on setting up 25 Centres of Excellence in agriculture and horticulture. They agreed to explore cooperation in the seed sector through a work plan. They also discussed cooperation in agricultural innovation. The Netherlands is a leading country in horticulture technology.
Schemes & Missions
4 storiesPM Mementos e-auction extended to 31 October
The 8th edition of the PM Mementos e-auction, featuring gifts presented to the Prime Minister, has been extended until 31 October 2026. This edition includes 30 mementos showcasing different aspects of Delhi. The collection has photo frames, idols, sculptures, two Delhi Metro models and a painting. Proceeds from the auction will go to the Namami Gange Project. The auction is run by the Ministry of Culture.
Assistive devices for senior citizens under Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment distributed 662 aids and assistive devices worth over ₹10 lakh to 114 senior citizens in Delhi-NCR under the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana. The devices were handed over by Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar and Minister of State Shri B. L. Verma. The programme was held at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre on Gandhi Jayanti. The Minister noted that devices were given to 904 senior citizens on the International Day of Older Persons on 1 October. The devices are made by the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO).
NITI Aayog workshop on SDG budgeting
NITI Aayog held a national workshop on SDG budgeting in Kolkata on 29 September 2026 under its State Support Mission. It was organised with the Government of West Bengal and with technical support from UNDP. Participants came from 32 States and Union Territories. The workshop focused on SDG budget tagging and linking spending to measurable outcomes at the sub-national level. Officials of the CAG, MoSPI and the Controller General of Accounts also took part.
Yuva Sangam Phase VII under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
The Ministry of Education is organising Yuva Sangam Phase VII under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme. The first tour was flagged off from Sikkim University on 25 September 2026 for the Sikkim–Rajasthan exchange. A Madhya Pradesh–Karnataka delegation was flagged off from SPA Bhopal on 26 September 2026. Youth delegations visit the partner State to learn about its culture, heritage and development. The programme aims to strengthen people-to-people links among young Indians.
Environment
2 storiesFirst tigress released in Buxa Tiger Reserve
A tigress, T138, was released in Buxa Tiger Reserve, West Bengal, on 2 October 2026 in the presence of Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav and West Bengal Chief Minister Shri Suvendu Adhikari. It marked the start of a phased Tiger Reintroduction Programme to restore a self-sustaining tiger population. The tigress was brought from Valmiki Tiger Reserve in Bihar. Buxa was declared a Tiger Reserve in 1983 and is connected to forests in Bhutan and Assam. The release coincided with the start of Wildlife Week 2026.
Jawahar Dweep becomes India's first plastic-free oil terminal
The Mumbai Port Authority declared its Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal plastic-free. The declaration was made during a cleanliness programme in Mumbai on Gandhi Jayanti, led by Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal. Jawahar Dweep is one of the port's key oil terminals. The port authority said it would extend plastic reduction to its docks, residential colonies and coastal areas. The step is part of efforts to cut single-use plastic in port operations.
Science & Tech
1 storyRobotics will aid every branch of medicine: Dr. Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh said robotics will become an accelerating tool in every specialty of medicine. He was inaugurating the international conference of the Society of Robotic Surgery. He said robotics, AI and nanoscience together will support precision health and precision medicine. Such care can be personalised to a person's genetic profile, environment and lifestyle. He said robotics should not be seen as limited to surgery.
Defence
2 storiesNaval Commanders' Conference concludes
The second edition of the biannual Naval Commanders' Conference 2026 was held in New Delhi from 29 September to 1 October 2026. It reviewed the Navy's operational and materiel preparedness. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General N. S. Raja Subramani and Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth interacted with the commanders. Discussions covered logistics, maintenance, training and HR reforms. The use of AI and of autonomous and uncrewed systems was also discussed.
INS Trishul arrives at Valencia, Spain
INS Trishul, a frontline guided missile stealth frigate, arrived at Valencia, Spain, on 30 September 2026. The visit is part of its deployment to the Mediterranean, the Atlantic and nearby regions. The ship will hold professional interactions, cross-deck visits and sporting and cultural engagements with the Spanish Navy. The port call follows the ship's participation in Exercise Varuna with France. Such visits strengthen maritime cooperation with European partners.
Sports
4 storiesWomen's hockey team wins Asian Games gold after four decades
The Indian women's hockey team won the gold medal at the Asian Games 2026, India's first in the event in over four decades. Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated the team and said the win was the result of outstanding skill and teamwork. He said the team's determination was inspiring. He hoped the success would add to hockey's popularity across the nation. India's previous women's hockey gold at the Asian Games came in 1982.
Boxing golds for Lovlina, Parveen and Ankush
Indian boxers won three gold medals at the Asian Games 2026. Lovlina Borgohain won the women's 75 kg title with a 5-0 victory in the final. Parveen won the women's 65 kg gold after a hard-fought final. Ankush won the men's 80 kg gold, closing India's boxing campaign on a high. Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated all three boxers. He said Parveen's win added another chapter to Indian boxing.
Sujeet wins wrestling gold; archers win team gold
Sujeet won the men's 65 kg freestyle wrestling gold on his Asian Games debut, India's first wrestling gold of the edition. Ankita Bhakat, Kumkum Anil Mohod and Kirti won India's first-ever gold in the women's recurve team event. Dhiraj Bommadevara and Kumkum Anil Mohod won India's first silver in the recurve mixed team event. Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated the athletes. He said the archery win would inspire young archers across the country.
First sepaktakraw quadrant medal and sailing bronzes
The Indian men's quadrant team won bronze in sepaktakraw, India's first-ever medal in the event at the Asian Games. Nethra Kumanan won bronze in the women's dinghy sailing event. Harshita Tomar and Shital Verma won bronze in the women's skiff. Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated the medal winners. He hoped the sepaktakraw medal would give the sport further momentum in India.
Important Days
2 storiesGandhi Jayanti observed
The nation observed Gandhi Jayanti on 2 October 2026, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid floral tributes at Rajghat and joined a prayer meeting at Gandhi Smriti. Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla and Union Ministers also paid tributes in Parliament House. The day is observed worldwide as the International Day of Non-Violence. The Swachh Bharat Mission was launched on this day in 2014.
Birth anniversary of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri
The birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri was observed on 2 October 2026. Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid floral tributes at Vijay Ghat. He said Shastri Ji's simplicity and dedication to the nation remain inspiring. Shastri Ji gave the slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan'. He served as Prime Minister from 1964 to 1966. His memorial in Delhi is Vijay Ghat.
Quick-revision MCQs
Tap an option to check it. Every question comes from the stories above.
Q1.The RoDTEP scheme has been extended up to:
Answer: B. Notification dated 30 September 2026.
Q2.The tigress released in Buxa Tiger Reserve was brought from:
Answer: A. Tigress T138 from Bihar.
Q3.How many places in Ladakh were given standard names on the Survey of India map?
Answer: C. Includes peaks, passes, glaciers and lakes.
Q4.Jammu and Kashmir's first auctioned mineral blocks contain:
Answer: B. Koot–Kapran and Wantrag in Anantnag.
Q5.Bihar's share of India's makhana production is about:
Answer: C. As stated by APEDA.
Q6.PMEGP is implemented by:
Answer: C. Khadi and Village Industries Commission.
Q7.India's first plastic-free oil terminal is:
Answer: B. Mumbai Port Authority.
Q8.Section 49B of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 deals with:
Answer: B. Prohibits dealing in ivory.
Q9.RELIEF provides ECGC risk coverage of:
Answer: D. Component II.
Q10.Who won India's first wrestling gold at the 2026 Asian Games?
Answer: B. Men's 65 kg freestyle.
Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
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