🗞️ Daily Current Affairs
Here are the exam-relevant current affairs for 6 October 2026, covering appointments, schemes, defence, environment and other topics frequently asked in SSC, Banking and UPSC exams.
12 exam-relevant updates · 6-question quiz
📚 See the whole month's current affairs →The Department of Science and Technology administered the Swachhata Pledge to its officials on 18 September 2026 as part of the Swachhata Hi Sewa 2026 campaign, which began on 17 September 2026.
📌 Static GK link: Swachhata Hi Sewa is an annual campaign organized under the Swachh Bharat Mission.
Source: PIB · Ministry of Science & Technology ↗The Sanchar Saathi portal developed by the Department of Telecommunications recorded more than 30 crore visits since its launch in May 2023.
📌 Static GK link: The portal allows users to report suspicious calls, check mobile connections in their name, and block lost handsets.
Source: PIB · Ministry of Communications ↗The 14th edition of India Chem, a biennial flagship event of the chemicals and petrochemicals industry, will take place in Mumbai from 22 to 24 October 2026.
📌 Static GK link: India Chem is organized jointly by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals and industry bodies.
Source: PIB · Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers - Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals ↗The National Statistics Office released the key indicators of the National Household Travel Survey for July 2025 to June 2026, covering trips exceeding one kilometre.
📌 Static GK link: The survey aids transport planning and policy formulation under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
Source: PIB · Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation ↗The implementation phase of Special Campaign 6.0 runs from 2 October to 31 October 2026, with the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances as the nodal department.
📌 Static GK link: Special Campaign series aims to reduce pendency, promote Swachhata, and improve office efficiency in government departments.
Source: PIB · Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions ↗Shri Gurvinder Pal Singh, a Judicial Officer, was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Delhi High Court by the President of India.
📌 Static GK link: The Delhi High Court has a sanctioned strength of 45 permanent judges and 15 additional judges.
Source: PIB · Ministry of Law and Justice ↗An Indian-born female cheetah named KJP21 gave birth to five healthy cubs at Kuno National Park on 6 October 2026, raising India's total cheetah population to 60.
📌 Static GK link: Project Cheetah aims to reintroduce cheetahs in India, with Kuno National Park as the primary site.
Source: PIB · Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change ↗The Commission for Air Quality Management deployed Flying Squads in 18 districts of Punjab and 16 districts of Haryana from 1 October to 30 November 2026 to prevent paddy stubble burning.
📌 Static GK link: The CAQM was constituted in 2021 to address air pollution in the National Capital Region and adjoining areas.
Source: PIB · Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change ↗India and Japan jointly launched the Operational Manual for the India-Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism on 30 September 2026 to promote low-carbon technologies and climate finance.
📌 Static GK link: The Joint Crediting Mechanism operates under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement.
Source: PIB · Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change ↗The India-UAE Joint Military Exercise Mountain Guardian 2026 commenced on 5 October 2026 at Chaubatia, Uttarakhand, with 92 personnel from both armies participating.
📌 Static GK link: The exercise focuses on mountain warfare and enhancing interoperability between the Indian and UAE armed forces.
Source: PIB · Ministry of Defence ↗Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh launched the first Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1) and laid the keel of FSS-5 at Hindustan Shipyard, Visakhapatnam on 6 October 2026.
📌 Static GK link: Fleet Support Ships provide replenishment of fuel, water, and provisions to warships at sea.
Source: PIB · Ministry of Defence ↗Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Koraput division delivered the 2000th aero-engine on 6 October 2026.
📌 Static GK link: HAL Koraput manufactures aero-engines for helicopters such as Dhruv ALH and Prachand LCH.
Source: PIB · Ministry of Defence ↗6 questions on today's update — tap an option to check your answer.
Q1.On which date did the Department of Science and Technology administer the Swachhata Pledge as part of Swachhata Hi Sewa 2026?
Q2.What is the total number of visits recorded by the Sanchar Saathi portal since its launch in May 2023?
Q3.Where and when is the 14th edition of India Chem 2026 scheduled to be held?
Q4.Which period does the National Household Travel Survey released by the NSO cover?
Q5.What is the implementation period of Special Campaign 6.0 as announced by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances?
Q6.Which statement about the appointment of Shri Gurvinder Pal Singh is correct?
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