SSC Current Affairs 1 October 2026
17 one-liner questions with answers from the news, for SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD and CPO general awareness — each with the key fact and a static GK line. One question per story, grouped by topic.
03Government Schemes· 4
1.What is the target for new connections under the National PNG Drive 3.0?
→ 50 lakh
KeyThe initiative runs until FY27 and targets 40 lakh conversions.
National PNG Drive 3.0 targets 50 lakh new connections and 40 lakh conversions → · Report a mistake
2.Under which scheme did H.D. Kumaraswamy request the development of Srirangapatna as a tourism hub?
→ Swadesh Darshan 2.0
KeyProposal includes infrastructure and heritage site enhancement for Ranganathaswamy Temple
Kumaraswamy requests Srirangapatna tourism hub development under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme → · Report a mistake
3.Under which scheme did TGNPDCL cross 100 MW of solar power generation capacity?
→ PM-KUSUM-A
KeyTGNPDCL targets a total of 300 MW grid integration within three to four months
TGNPDCL crosses 100 MW solar capacity under PM-KUSUM-A scheme for farmers' income → · Report a mistake
4.In which district of Punjab was the project to rejuvenate Maharaja Ajj Sarovar approved?
→ Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar
KeyUnion Ministry of Tourism approved a ₹93.94 crore project for the 133 kanals site
Union Ministry of Tourism approves ₹93.94 crore project to rejuvenate Maharaja Ajj Sarovar → · Report a mistake
04Appointments· 1
5.Who was appointed as the Managing Director and CEO of HDFC Bank?
→ Anup Bagchi
KeyAppointment approved by RBI under Section 35B of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
Static GKRBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934; HQ: Mumbai
RBI approves Anup Bagchi as HDFC Bank MD and CEO for three-year term → · Report a mistake
05Sports· 5
6.Which athlete won a bronze medal in the 400m hurdles at the Asian Games, breaking P.T. Usha's 1984 record?
→ Vithya Ramraj
KeyTamil Nadu CM announced a ₹30 lakh cash prize for the achievement
CM Vijay announces ₹30 lakh prize for Vithya Ramraj's record-breaking Asian Games win → · Report a mistake
7.Who won a gold medal at the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) in July 2024?
→ Ananda Bhaduri
KeyIndian team ranked fourth among 108 countries, the highest rank since 1989
Guwahati's Ananda Bhaduri wins gold as India ranks 4th at International Mathematics Olympiad → · Report a mistake
8.By how many runs did India defeat Sri Lanka to reach the Asian Games men's cricket final?
→ 124
KeyMatch held at Korogi Athletic Park; Ishan Kishan scored an unbeaten 80
India beats Sri Lanka by 124 runs to reach Asian Games final against Pakistan → · Report a mistake
9.In which city was the Asian Games 2026 men’s hockey semifinal held?
→ Kakamigahara
KeyMatch held at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium
India leads Pakistan 2-0 as Harmanpreet and Dilpreet Singh score in Japan → · Report a mistake
10.Which shooter was honored by the Thane Municipal Corporation for winning medals at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya?
→ Rudrankksh Patil
KeyWon bronze in Men’s 10m Air Rifle and silver in Men’s 10m Air Rifle Team and Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions team
TMC honors shooter Rudrankksh Patil for Asian Games medals at Anandnagar gate → · Report a mistake
06Important Days· 1
11.Which ISRO centres in Thiruvananthapuram are organizing World Space Week 2026?
→ VSSC, LPSC, IISU, and IIST
KeyWorld Space Week is organized from October 4 to October 10
Static GKISRO HQ: Bengaluru, Karnataka; under Department of Space
ISRO centres in Thiruvananthapuram to host World Space Week with sounding rocket launch → · Report a mistake
07Awards & Honours· 1
12.Who won the G. Prabhakaran-OISCA Environmental Excellence Award?
→ M. Suchitra
KeyAward includes a ₹30,000 prize and recognizes 35 years of journalism
M. Suchitra wins G. Prabhakaran-OISCA Environmental Excellence Award for 35 years of journalism → · Report a mistake
08Laws, Bills & Verdicts· 1
13.Which Act was signed by President Johnson in 1966 to preserve historic sites?
→ National Historic Preservation Act
KeyThe act was influenced by the relocation of a Frank Lloyd Wright home in Virginia
Saving a Frank Lloyd Wright home helped President Johnson sign Historic Preservation Act → · Report a mistake
10Economy & Budget· 2
14.What was the average price of the Indian crude oil basket in September?
→ $116.04 per barrel
KeyThe price jumped 28.66% from $90.19 per barrel in August.
India's economy faces risks as crude oil prices jump 28.66% to $116.04 → · Report a mistake
15.What was India's total external debt as of end-June according to RBI data?
→ $778.2 billion
KeyDebt-to-GDP ratio moderated to 20.8%
Static GKRBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934; HQ: Mumbai
India's external debt rose $15.4 billion to $778.2 billion by end-June → · Report a mistake
11Defence· 1
16.What was the name of the Indian Army initiative that performed 3,500 surgeries across 10 cities?
→ Operation Drishti
KeyOver 1.5 lakh people received examinations and 144 surgeries were performed in Srinagar.
Indian Army performs 3,500 surgeries across 10 cities during Operation Drishti → · Report a mistake
12National Firsts & Records· 1
17.In which location is Adani Green Energy building the world's largest single-location battery storage?
→ Khavda, Gujarat
KeyCapacity expanded to 6.63 GWh from 3.55 GWh by June 2026
Adani Green to build world's largest single-location battery storage at Khavda, Gujarat → · Report a mistake
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