Current Affairs — 09 October 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Fri, 09 Oct 2026
RBI raises daily minimum CRR maintenance from 90% to 99%
On 9 October 2026, the RBI raised the daily minimum Cash Reserve Ratio maintenance requirement for scheduled banks from 90% to 99% of the required CRR, effective from the fortnight beginning 16 October 2026; the prescribed CRR rate itself was unchanged.
Parliamentary Standing Committee presents 382nd Report on reforms and strengthening of the National Testing Agency
On 9 October 2026, the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports, headed by Mukul Wasnik, presented its 382nd Report on “Reforms and Strengthening of the National Testing Agency (NTA)” to the Rajya Sabha Chairman.
Nobel Peace Prize 2026 awarded to South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay for promoting peace and international law
On 9 October 2026, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2026 to Navanethem “Navi” Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international law, noting her role in ensuring war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide are prosecuted.
West Indies chase 250 to beat India by 6 wickets in 2nd T20I at Ranchi; Hope scores unbeaten 102
On 9 October 2026 at JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi, West Indies scored 252/4 in 18.3 overs to chase down India’s 249/5 and win the 2nd T20I by 6 wickets, led by Shai Hope’s unbeaten 102 and Sherfane Rutherford’s 84, levelling the series 1–1.
Indian Navy set to commission indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft ‘Mangrol’ on 12 October 2026
On 9 October 2026, the Ministry of Defence announced that Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, will be commissioned into the Indian Navy on 12 October 2026 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.
Health Ministry proposes extending advertisement curbs on Schedule H, H1 and X drugs to retailers and wholesalers
On 9 October 2026, the Union Health Ministry highlighted a draft amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945 (Gazette G.S.R. 861(E) dated 28 September 2026) to require prior Central Government sanction for advertisements of Schedule H, H1 and X medicines by retail and wholesale licence holders.
MoTA holds second FRA regional review conference in Kolkata
On 9 October 2026, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs held the second regional review conference on Forest Rights Act, 2006 implementation in Kolkata with eight states; as of 31 August 2026, over 54 lakh claims had been received and about 25 lakh titles issued.
PM Modi interacts with Team India after 48th WorldSkills Competition; India finished 10th with 6 silver medals
On 9 October 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Team India representatives from WorldSkills Shanghai 2026; India finished 10th at the 48th WorldSkills Competition (22–27 September 2026) with 6 silver medals and 20 Medals for Excellence from a 70-competitor contingent.
Rajnath Singh presents SIDM Champion Awards 2026; notes record defence exports of ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26
On 9 October 2026 in New Delhi, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh presented 15 SIDM Champion Awards 2026 and said India’s defence exports reached a record ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, growing over 60% year-on-year, with a ₹50,000 crore export target by 2029.
Punjab appoints Gaurav Yadav as regular DGP after long officiating tenure
On 9 October 2026, the Punjab government appointed 1992-batch IPS officer Gaurav Yadav as regular Director General of Police, ending his officiating charge that began in July 2022, after UPSC empanelment and High Court scrutiny of the ad hoc arrangement.
PM chairs valedictory session of National Departmental Summit on Women and Child Development
On 9 October 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the valedictory session of the two-day National Departmental Summit on Women and Child Development at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, urging Anganwadis to become centres of community participation and suggesting universities adopt nearby Anganwadi centres.
India welcomes ITU proposal for joint trials to combat cross-border telecom fraud: MoS Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani
On 9 October 2026 at an ITU roundtable on the sidelines of India Mobile Congress 2026, MoS Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani welcomed ITU’s proposal for joint trials against fraudulent communications and cited India’s ASTR tool disconnecting over 82 lakh fraudulent connections and Sanchar Saathi’s about 25 million downloads.
CDS General N. S. Raja Subramani inaugurates Project Seabird Phase IIA residential and trunk infrastructure at Karwar
On 8 October 2026 at Naval Base Karwar, CDS and DMA Secretary General N. S. Raja Subramani inaugurated Project Seabird Phase IIA residential accommodation and trunk utility infrastructure; the PIB release reporting the inauguration was issued on 9 October 2026.
15th ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee meets in Jakarta during 6–9 October 2026
ASEAN hosted the 15th AITIGA Joint Committee and related meetings at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta during 6–9 October 2026 to review the AITIGA review negotiations; the next Joint Committee is scheduled for January 2027 in India.
MoSPI releases draft guideline for compiling GSDP by expenditure approach with base year 2022-23
On 9 October 2026, the National Statistics Office under MoSPI released a draft guideline for compiling Gross State Domestic Product estimates from the expenditure side with base year 2022-23, seeking stakeholder feedback by 28 October 2026.
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approves renaming Noida (Jewar) airport as Narendra Modi International Airport
On 9 October 2026, the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved renaming Noida International Airport at Jewar as "Narendra Modi International Airport, Noida-Jewar," as announced by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath; the greenfield airport’s first phase had been inaugurated in March 2026.
Manikanta Hoblidhar wins men's 100m at 65th National Open Athletics Championships in 10.25s
On 9 October 2026 in New Delhi, national record holder Manikanta Hoblidhar won the men's 100m title at the 65th National Open Athletics Championships, clocking 10.25 seconds on return from a hamstring injury.