Daily Current Affairs 2 October 2026

Q1 Who has been appointed as the MD & CEO of HDFC Bank for the first time as an outsider?

• AKaizad M. Bharucha
• BAnup BagchiCorrect
• CRaghuram Rajan
• DAditya Puri

Explanation Anup Bagchi, an ICICI Group veteran, was appointed as the MD & CEO of HDFC Bank, marking the first time an outsider has led the bank.

Q2 Which regulator approved Anup Bagchi's appointment as MD & CEO of HDFC Bank?

• ASEBI
• BRBICorrect
• CIRDAI
• DNABARD

Explanation The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gave the nod for Anup Bagchi's appointment as MD & CEO of HDFC Bank.

Q3 Who was the other candidate recommended alongside Anup Bagchi for the MD & CEO position at HDFC Bank?

• AKaizad M. BharuchaCorrect
• BUday Kotak
• CSanjiv Bajaj
• DDeepak Parekh

Explanation Kaizad M. Bharucha, the existing Deputy Managing Director of HDFC Bank, was the other candidate recommended to the regulator.

Q1 Who has been appointed as the new Managing Director and CEO of HDFC Bank effective October 27, 2026?

• AAnup BagchiCorrect
• BSandeep Bakhshi
• CAditya Puri
• DUday Kotak

Explanation Anup Bagchi, an ICICI Group veteran, was appointed as HDFC Bank's MD and CEO effective October 27, 2026.

Q2 Which regulatory body approved Anup Bagchi's appointment as HDFC Bank's MD and CEO?

• ASecurities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
• BReserve Bank of India (RBI)Correct
• CMinistry of Finance
• DInsurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA)

Explanation The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved Anup Bagchi's appointment as HDFC Bank's MD and CEO.

Q3 Before joining HDFC Bank, Anup Bagchi was the MD and CEO of which company?

• AICICI Bank
• BICICI Prudential Life InsuranceCorrect
• CAxis Bank
• DState Bank of India

Explanation Anup Bagchi was the MD and CEO of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance before his appointment at HDFC Bank.

Q1 What is the Vettri Payanam scheme launched by Tamil Nadu CM Vijay?

• AAn expansion of the Magalir Vidiyal Payanam scheme allowing free bus travel for womenCorrect
• BA new agricultural subsidy program for farmers
• CA health insurance scheme for senior citizens
• DA digital literacy campaign for rural youth

Explanation The Vettri Payanam scheme is an expansion of the five-year-old Magalir Vidiyal Payanam scheme that enables women to travel for free on more bus services.

Q2 Where did Tamil Nadu CM Vijay launch the Vettri Payanam scheme?

• AChennai Central Railway Station
• BKoyambedu bus terminusCorrect
• CMadurai Airport
• DCoimbatore Bus Stand

Explanation The scheme was launched at the Koyambedu bus terminus where CM Vijay issued free tickets to women passengers.

Q3 Which group benefits directly from the Vettri Payanam scheme?

• ASenior citizens
• BWomen passengersCorrect
• CStudents
• DFarmers

Explanation The scheme specifically empowers women by providing free bus travel on more services.

Q1 Where has Tamil Nadu's first barrierless multi-lane free flow tolling system become operational?

• AParanur toll plaza on NH-179BCorrect
• BChennai Central Railway Station
• CCoimbatore Outer Ring Road
• DMadurai Bypass

Explanation The barrierless toll system has been implemented at the Paranur toll plaza on the Tambaram – Tindivanam section of NH-179B.

Q2 What technology allows vehicles to pass without stopping at Tamil Nadu's first barrierless toll plaza?

• AFASTag cards or exempt tagsCorrect
• BManual ticketing
• CRFID parking passes
• DElectronic speed cameras

Explanation Vehicles with FASTag cards or exempt tags have their tags scanned ahead of the plaza, enabling them to pass without stopping.

Q1 What is the total estimated investment for the global horticulture hub launched at Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh?

• A₹50,000 crore
• B₹1 lakh croreCorrect
• C₹10,000 crore
• D₹5 lakh crore

Explanation The horticulture hub at Madanapalle is planned with an estimated investment of ₹1 lakh crore.

Q2 Which company pledged ₹1 lakh crore for biogas plants in Andhra Pradesh alongside the horticulture hub launch?

• ATata Group
• BRelianceCorrect
• CAdani Group
• DLarsen & Toubro

Explanation Reliance pledged ₹1 lakh crore for biogas plants in Andhra Pradesh.

Q3 What is the primary goal of the horticulture hub in the Rayalaseema region?

• ATo develop IT parks
• BTo make the region a global fruit bowlCorrect
• CTo promote textile industries
• DTo increase coal mining

Explanation The horticulture hub aims to make the drought-prone Rayalaseema region a 'global fruit bowl' through irrigation, processing, and export support.

Q1 What was the Orissa High Court's decision regarding Vedanta's plea on bauxite supply?

• ADismissed Vedanta's plea to supply bauxite at 2004 deal pricesCorrect
• BAccepted Vedanta's plea to supply bauxite at 2004 deal prices
• CPostponed the decision on Vedanta's plea
• DDirected Vedanta to negotiate new prices with the government

Explanation The Orissa High Court dismissed Vedanta's plea to supply bauxite at prices fixed under the 2004 agreement.

Q2 Why did the Orissa High Court reject Vedanta's request to revive the old bauxite supply agreement?

• AVedanta did not participate in the amended long term linkage policy process
• BVedanta had already participated in the process under the amended long term linkage policyCorrect
• CThe 2004 agreement was never legally valid
• DThe government withdrew the bauxite supply agreement

Explanation The court observed that Vedanta cannot seek revival of old agreements after participating in the process under the amended long term linkage policy for bauxite.

Q3 What is the expected impact of the Orissa High Court ruling on Vedanta's aluminium business?

• AReduction in bauxite costs
• BIncrease in bauxite costsCorrect
• CNo change in bauxite costs
• DVedanta will stop aluminium production

Explanation The ruling is expected to sharply raise the cost of bauxite for Vedanta's aluminium business, affecting its cost advantage.

Q1 By what percentage did the GST collections rise in September 2026?

• A14.7%Correct
• B26%
• C10%
• D20%

Explanation GST collections rose by 14.7% in September 2026 as per the reported data.

Q2 What was the approximate total GST collection amount in September 2026?

• A₹2.04 trillionCorrect
• B₹1.5 trillion
• C₹2.5 trillion
• D₹1 trillion

Explanation The total GST collection in September 2026 was ₹2.04 trillion.

Q3 Which component contributed to more than half of the GST revenue increase in September 2026?

• AImport-linked revenueCorrect
• BDomestic sales
• CService tax
• DExcise duty

Explanation Import-linked GST revenue grew nearly 26%, accounting for more than half of the increase.

Q1 What is the new sugar stock limit set by the Government of India for dealers from October 15, 2026?

• A500 quintals
• B1,000 quintalsCorrect
• C2,000 quintals
• DNo limit

Explanation The government has capped the sugar stock limit for dealers to 1,000 quintals starting October 15, 2026.

Q2 What is the main objective behind the Government's amendment to sugar stock limits?

• ATo increase sugar exports
• BTo ensure no unnecessary accumulation and smooth supplyCorrect
• CTo reduce sugar production
• DTo raise sugar prices

Explanation The Food Ministry stated the objective is to prevent unnecessary accumulation of sugar and ensure smooth supply from mills to consumers.

Q3 Which regions have specific sugar stock limits apart from the general 1,000 quintals limit?

• AMumbai and Chennai
• BKolkata and AssamCorrect
• CDelhi and Punjab
• DBengaluru and Hyderabad

Explanation Region-specific limits will apply in Kolkata and Assam as per the revised norms.

Q1 What is the target number of new domestic piped natural gas connections under National PNG Drive 3.0 by March 2027?

• A30 lakh
• B50 lakhCorrect
• C70 lakh
• D100 lakh

Explanation The National PNG Drive 3.0 targets 50 lakh new domestic piped natural gas connections by March 31, 2027.

Q2 Which ministries or bodies launched the National PNG Drive 3.0?

• AMinistry of Environment and Forests
• BPNGRB and Oil MinistryCorrect
• CMinistry of Power
• DMinistry of Petroleum and Natural Gas only

Explanation The National PNG Drive 3.0 was launched by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) and the Oil Ministry.

Q3 What is one of the key objectives of the National PNG Drive 3.0?

• ATo increase LPG consumption
• BTo facilitate transition from LPG to PNGCorrect
• CTo phase out PNG connections
• DTo promote coal usage

Explanation A key objective of the National PNG Drive 3.0 is to facilitate the transition from LPG to piped natural gas (PNG).

Q1 What does the imposition of Section 163 in Delhi prohibit?

• AGatherings of five or more people without permissionCorrect
• BUse of mobile phones in public places
• CSale of alcohol after 8 PM
• DPublic transportation during protests

Explanation Section 163 bars gatherings of five or more people without permission, along with demonstrations and slogans.

Q2 Why are protesters demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar?

• ADue to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and alleged mass deletion of votersCorrect
• BFor increasing election commission budget
• CFor delaying election dates
• DFor changing voting age limits

Explanation Protesters demand his resignation over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and alleged mass deletion of voters.

Q3 What action did Delhi Metro take amid the Jantar Mantar protest call?

• AShut down 11 stations near the protest siteCorrect
• BIncreased the number of trains
• COffered free rides to protesters
• DExtended operating hours

Explanation Delhi Metro shut 11 stations near Jantar Mantar amid the protest call.

Q1 What action did the Supreme Court take regarding the death sentence of the Indian Mujahideen operative in the 2008 Ahmedabad blasts case?

• AStayed the execution of the death sentenceCorrect
• BConfirmed the death sentence
• CReduced the death sentence to life imprisonment
• DDismissed the appeal against the death sentence

Explanation The Supreme Court stayed the execution of the death sentence, directing that it not be carried out until further orders.

Q2 Which government did the Supreme Court issue a notice to in the 2008 Ahmedabad blasts death sentence case?

• AGujarat governmentCorrect
• BMaharashtra government
• CDelhi government
• DRajasthan government

Explanation The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Gujarat government regarding the case.

Q3 What did the Supreme Court call for in the 2008 Ahmedabad blasts case involving the Indian Mujahideen operative?

• ATrial court recordsCorrect
• BPolice investigation report
• CWitness testimonies
• DClemency petition

Explanation The Supreme Court called for the trial court records as part of its review.

Q1 When is the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the FCRA Amendment Bill scheduled to hold its first meeting?

• ASeptember 18Correct
• BOctober 1
• CAugust 31
• DSeptember 25

Explanation The JPC is scheduled to hold its first meeting on September 18, as stated in the source.

Q2 What concern did Congress leader K.C. Venugopal raise regarding the scrutiny of the FCRA Amendment Bill?

• AThe scrutiny process is rushed and lacks meaningful stakeholder consultationCorrect
• BThe bill should be passed without parliamentary scrutiny
• CThe Home Ministry should not brief the JPC
• DThe JPC should be dissolved

Explanation K.C. Venugopal expressed concern that the scrutiny is rushed and urged for comprehensive consultations.

Q3 Who is expected to brief the JPC members about the provisions of the FCRA Amendment Bill in the first meeting?

• AHome Ministry officialsCorrect
• BLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
• CCongress party leaders
• DSupreme Court judges

Explanation Home Ministry officials are to brief the 31-member panel about the proposed legislation.

Q1 Which team will India face in their opening match of the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup?

• AAustraliaCorrect
• BPakistan
• CAfghanistan
• DZimbabwe

Explanation India will open their 2027 World Cup campaign against Australia on October 7.

Q2 Where will India play against Afghanistan in the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup?

• ACenturion (Tshwane)Correct
• BVictoria Falls Stadium
• CMumbai
• DDelhi

Explanation India will face Afghanistan on October 14 at Centurion, also known as Tshwane.

Q3 On which date will India play against Pakistan in the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup?

• AOctober 10Correct
• BOctober 7
• COctober 14
• DOctober 24

Explanation India is scheduled to play Pakistan on October 10 during the 2027 World Cup.

Q1 Which team will India women's hockey team face in the final of the Asian Games 2026?

• AChinaCorrect
• BSouth Korea
• CPakistan
• DSri Lanka

Explanation India women's hockey team set up a final clash with China after winning their semi-final.

Q2 What was the result of the India men's hockey team semi-final match at the Asian Games 2026?

• AIndia defeated Pakistan 4-3Correct
• BIndia lost to China 3-4
• CIndia defeated Sri Lanka 124 runs
• DIndia lost to South Korea 2-3

Explanation India men's hockey team narrowly defeated Pakistan 4-3 to enter the final.

Q1 How many gold medals did Indian archers win in compound archery at the 2026 Asian Games?

• AOne
• BTwo
• CThreeCorrect
• DFour

Explanation Indian archers won three gold medals in compound archery at the 2026 Asian Games.

Q2 What notable achievement did the Indian women's compound archery team accomplish at the 2026 Asian Games?

• AWon their first gold medal
• BSet a world record while retaining the gold medalCorrect
• CLost in the finals
• DWon silver medal

Explanation The Indian women's compound archery team retained their gold medal and set a world record.

Q3 How did the Indian men's compound archery team secure their gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games?

• ABy leading throughout the match
• BBy overcoming a two-point deficit with a comebackCorrect
• CBy winning in a tie-breaker
• DBy default as opponents withdrew

Explanation The men's team was two points down but made a thrilling comeback to defend their title.

Q1 Which medal did Manu Francis and Prince Kurisinkal Noble win in the men's skiff event at the Asiad Sailing competition?

• AGold
• BSilverCorrect
• CBronze
• DNo medal

Explanation Manu Francis and Prince Kurisinkal Noble won the silver medal in the men's skiff event at the Asiad Sailing competition.

Q2 Which country emerged as the best-placed side in the men's skiff event at the Asiad Sailing competition?

• AIndia
• BChinaCorrect
• CJapan
• DSouth Korea

Explanation China won four races and emerged as the best-placed side in the men's skiff event at the Asiad Sailing competition.

Q3 In which races did the Indian team finish second during the men's skiff event at the Asiad Sailing?

• ARaces 1, 5, and 9Correct
• BRaces 2, 4, and 6
• CRaces 3, 7, and 8
• DRaces 1, 3, and 5

Explanation The Indian team finished second in races 1, 5, and 9 during the men's skiff event at the Asiad Sailing competition.

Q1 What consensus did the G20 trade ministers reach regarding food?

• AOppose the weaponisation of food through coercive trade actionsCorrect
• BPromote free trade of all agricultural products
• CBan all food exports temporarily
• DIncrease subsidies for food production

Explanation The G20 trade ministers agreed on a statement opposing the weaponisation of food through coercive trade actions.

Q2 What specific concern did India raise during the G20 trade ministers' meeting?

• AThe need to distinguish between coercive restrictions and legitimate food-security measuresCorrect
• BThe reduction of tariffs on food imports
• CThe promotion of genetically modified crops
• DThe increase of food exports to developing countries

Explanation India pushed for a distinction between coercive restrictions and legitimate food-security measures, flagging food security concerns.

Q1 What was the main reason US District Judge Haywood Gilliam blocked the $100,000 H-1B visa fee?

• AUSCIS and State Department failed to follow required rule-making proceduresCorrect
• BThe fee was deemed too high for Indian IT firms
• CThe fee was implemented without presidential approval
• DThe fee violated international trade agreements

Explanation Judge Gilliam ruled that USCIS and the State Department did not follow the required rule-making procedures before implementing the fee.

Q2 Which visa program was affected by the blocked $100,000 fee?

• AH-1B visaCorrect
• BF-1 student visa
• CL-1 intracompany transfer visa
• DO-1 visa for individuals with extraordinary ability

Explanation The blocked fee was specifically related to the H-1B visa program.

Q3 Which groups benefited from the blocking of the $100,000 H-1B visa fee?

• AIndian IT firms and tech professionalsCorrect
• BUS manufacturing companies
• CInternational students
• DAgricultural workers

Explanation The ruling provided relief to Indian IT firms and tech professionals who rely on the H-1B visa.

Q1 What is the new norm for LPG refills for households that do not complete biometric eKYC authorisation?

• AThey will receive subsidised refills as before
• BThey will only get 5 or 10 kg cylinders at market priceCorrect
• CThey will get free refills without any limit
• DThey will receive refills only during emergencies

Explanation Households not completing biometric eKYC will only be eligible for 5 or 10 kg cylinders at market price, without subsidy.

Q2 What happens to LPG users who do not respond to the eKYC biometric authorisation requirement?

• AThey will continue to get subsidised refills
• BThey will get refills only after manual verification
• CThey will not get any refills, including non-subsidised onesCorrect
• DThey will be given a temporary exemption

Explanation Users not responding to the eKYC requirement will not receive any LPG refills, including non-subsidised ones.