Current Affairs — 02 October 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
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India women's hockey team wins Asian Games 2026 gold, first since 1982
India beat defending champions China 1-0 in the Asian Games 2026 women's hockey final on 2 October 2026 to win gold after 44 years and qualify directly for the LA 2028 Olympics.
G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting concludes in Milwaukee; India calls for WTO-compliant trade measures
At the concluding day of the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (US Presidency) on 2 October 2026, Piyush Goyal called for WTO-consistent remedies to trade distortions and backed the UK for the 2027 G20 Presidency.
Lovlina Borgohain, Parveen and Ankush win boxing gold at Asian Games 2026
On 2 October 2026 India won three boxing golds at the Asian Games 2026: Lovlina Borgohain (women's 75 kg), Parveen (women's 65 kg) and Ankush (men's 80 kg).
Government extends RoDTEP export scheme till 31 December 2026
The Department of Commerce extended the RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) scheme up to 31 December 2026 with unchanged rates (Notification No. 41/2026-27, 30 September 2026).
Sujeet wins India's first wrestling gold of Asian Games 2026 in men's 65 kg freestyle
Sujeet won gold in men's 65 kg freestyle wrestling at the Asian Games 2026 on 2 October 2026 — India's first wrestling gold of this edition, on his Asian Games debut.
Government extends RELIEF export support timelines amid West Asia logistics disruptions
The Department of Commerce extended the timelines of Component II of RELIEF (Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation), which gives exporters ECGC cover with 95% risk coverage for shipments to the disrupted West Asia region.
Jammu & Kashmir auctions its first two mineral blocks, both limestone in Anantnag
In a first for the UT, two limestone blocks in Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir — Koot–Kapran and Wantrag — were auctioned through the Ministry of Mines (announced 2 October 2026).
Archery: India wins first-ever women's recurve team gold and mixed team silver at Asian Games 2026
Ankita Bhakat, Kumkum Anil Mohod and Kirti won India's first-ever gold in the women's recurve team event at the Asian Games, on 2 October 2026.
28 places and features in Ladakh given standard names on Survey of India map
The Government of India, in consultation with the UT of Ladakh, identified 28 places/features in Ladakh by standard names on the official Survey of India map (announced 2 October 2026).
Special Gram Sabhas on 2 October launch People's Plan Campaign 2026-27 'Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas'
Special Gram Sabhas held across India on 2 October 2026 launched the People's Plan Campaign 2026-27 'Sabki Yojana, Sabka Vikas', under which Gram Panchayats prepare their development plans (GPDPs) for 2027-28.
First tigress released in Buxa Tiger Reserve under Tiger Reintroduction Programme
On 2 October 2026 a tigress translocated from Valmiki Tiger Reserve (Bihar) was released in Buxa Tiger Reserve (West Bengal), the first phase of a Tiger Reintroduction Programme, marking the start of Wildlife Week 2026.
India wins first-ever medal in men's quadrant Sepaktakraw at Asian Games 2026
India's men's quadrant team won bronze in Sepaktakraw at the Asian Games 2026 on 2 October 2026 — India's first-ever medal in this event at the Games.
Gandhi Jayanti and Shastri Jayanti observed; PM urges buying Khadi as Swadeshi
On 2 October 2026 — the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former PM Lal Bahadur Shastri — the Prime Minister paid tributes and urged people to buy at least one Khadi product.