Daily Current Affairs 1st Oct 2026
Daily Current Affairs 1st Oct 2026
🇮🇳 National Current Affairs
1. India’s 2026 Monsoon Ends With 13% Rainfall Deficit
India’s southwest monsoon season ended with the country receiving around 87% of its normal rainfall, marking a 13% deficit for the June–September period. The uneven distribution of rainfall remained a major feature of the 2026 monsoon season.
2. Rabi MSP Rates Come Into Effect
The revised Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for Rabi Marketing Season 2026–27 came into effect from October 1. Wheat MSP has been fixed at ₹2,585 per quintal, while the MSP for lentil (masur) is ₹7,000 and rapeseed & mustard is ₹6,200 per quintal.
3. Commercial LPG Prices Increased
Commercial LPG cylinder prices were increased from October 1, while the price of the 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder remained unchanged across India.
4. Indian Navy to Induct 18 Warships
The Indian Navy is scheduled to bring 18 warships into service during 2026, according to reports highlighting the Navy’s ongoing fleet expansion and modernisation efforts.
🏔️ Jammu & Kashmir Current Affairs
5. J&K Assembly Adjourned Sine Die
The Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly was adjourned sine die on October 1 after the conclusion of its proceedings.
6. J&K Speaker Directs Finalisation of New Car Policy
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The J&K Assembly Speaker directed the government to finalise and notify the new car policy within 15 days, according to reports from Srinagar.
7. Privilege Motion Over J&K Statehood Resolution
PDP legislator Waheed Para submitted a privilege motion against J&K Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo and Law Secretary Achal Sethi over their communications concerning the Assembly resolution seeking restoration of J&K’s statehood.
8. LeT Commander Killed in J&K Operation
Security forces killed Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Hashim Musa in an operation in J&K, according to officials cited by The Indian Express.
9. J&K to Draft Guidelines for Social Media Journalists
The J&K administration is set to work on guidelines concerning social media journalists, according to reports published on October 1.
🌏 International Current Affairs
10. EU Discusses Defence and Erasmus+ Programme
The European Union’s agenda for the week includes discussions among defence ministers on military support for Ukraine and committee-level decisions related to the 2028–2034 Erasmus+ programme.
11. Flydubai Flight Incident Draws International Attention
An incident involving a Flydubai flight, in which one pilot was allegedly attacked by the other, led to international attention after the aircraft was diverted to Saudi Arabia. Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar was praised for his role in responding to the incident.
🏅 Sports Current Affairs
12. Asian Games 2026: India Reaches Cricket Final
India’s men’s cricket team defeated Sri Lanka by 124 runs in the Asian Games 2026 semi-final to book a place in the final.
13. India Wins Multiple Medals on Asian Games Day 12
Indian athletes added several medals on October 1, with podium finishes coming in disciplines including squash, compound archery, wrestling and sailing.
14. India vs Pakistan in Asian Games Hockey
India and Pakistan were scheduled to meet in Asian Games hockey knockout action on October 1, alongside other important Indian medal events.
15. Irani Cup 2026 Begins in Srinagar
The Irani Cup is being hosted at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar from October 1 to October 5, 2026, with Jammu & Kashmir taking on Rest of India.
📌 Important One-Liners
Monsoon rainfall deficit in 2026: 13%
Normal rainfall received: 87%
Wheat MSP 2026–27: ₹2,585/quintal
Lentil MSP: ₹7,000/quintal
Rapeseed & Mustard MSP: ₹6,200/quintal
Irani Cup venue: Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, Srinagar
Asian Games 2026: Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
India’s men’s cricket team: Reached Asian Games final
J&K Assembly: Adjourned sine die on October 1