साप्ताहिक करेंट अफेयर्स — 6 अक्टूबर से 12 अक्टूबर

MoD signs Rs 661 crore contract to procure BrahMos Fire Control System and Launchers for Indian Navy ships

The Ministry of Defence signed a Rs 661.50 crore contract with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited on October 6, 2026 in New Delhi for procurement of BrahMos Fire Control System and Launchers for Indian Navy ships.

HAL Koraput Delivers 2,000th Aero-Engine, Marking Six Decades of Propulsion Manufacturing

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh witnessed the delivery of the 2,000th aero-engine by HAL Koraput Division on October 06, 2026, and announced establishment of a second Shakti engine production line.

RIICO allots 1491 plots in five months

RIICO recorded significant progress in industrial development from 1 April to 31 August 2026-27, allotting 1491 plots and opening 14 new industrial areas.

Union Cabinet approves setting up of Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA)

Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved setting up of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) named Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA).

Approval for establishment of Rs.10,000 Crore SME Growth Fund for Small and Medium Enterprises

Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister approved Rs.10,000 crore commitment for SME Growth Fund for Small and Medium Enterprises as per Para 28 of Union Budget 2026-27.

State War Book and Civil-Military Coordination Committee review meeting held

A review meeting of the State War Book and Civil-Military Coordination Committee was held on 6 October in Jaipur, chaired by Chief Secretary V. Srinivas and Lieutenant General Padam Singh Shekhawat, Chief of Staff of South Western Command.

Chief Minister Meets Newly Elected Urban Body Heads; Directs Transformation of Cities in 100 Days

Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on October 5 interacted with newly elected heads and deputy heads of urban bodies on a 100-day roadmap for city development, directing completion of cleaning, roads, electricity, sewerage, and beautification works within a month before Diwali.

CAQM deploys Flying Squads to prevent paddy stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana

CAQM has deployed Flying Squads in 18 districts of Punjab and 16 districts of Haryana to prevent paddy stubble burning incidents. These squads will operate from 1 October to 30 November 2026.

India-Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism Operational Manual Launched

Japanese Ambassador Mr. Keiichi Ono and then MoEFCC Secretary Shri Tanmay Kumar jointly launched the Operational Manual for India-Japan JCM.

Rajasthan 'Eat Right' Awareness Campaign: Food Safety Training to 80,000 Students in 270 Schools

The Food Safety and Drug Control Department is conducting an awareness campaign under 'Eat Right Initiative' from 3 to 16 October across the state. In three days, over 80,000 students in more than 270 schools were informed about safe eating habits.

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed Chief of the Air Staff

The Government has appointed Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, presently Vice Chief of the Air Staff, as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff with effect from October 31, 2026.

India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue 2026, held in London

The fourth India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue took place on 29 September 2026 in London, discussing capital markets, insurance, pensions, asset management and fintech cooperation.

Metal-free porous material can help produce affordable clean energy

Scientists from Department of Science and Technology institutes developed a metal-free porous material that could reduce the cost of clean-energy technologies.

PM to inaugurate 10th edition of India Mobile Congress on 8 October

The Prime Minister will inaugurate the 10th edition of India Mobile Congress on 8 October 2026 at 10 AM at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. The theme of IMC 2026 is 'Scale Without Boundaries'.

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Holds Meetings with U.S. Companies in New York

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held meetings with senior leaders of U.S. companies in New York to discuss investment opportunities in India.

Two-month ban on 13 packaged food products, licenses of 19 food establishments suspended

The Food Safety and Drug Control Department imposed a two-month ban on 13 packaged food products and suspended licenses of 19 food establishments after testing samples collected in September 2026 under the 'Shuddh Aahar–Milavat Par Vaar' campaign.

Union Health Minister Launches Youth-Led JOSH Teams for TB Elimination

The Union Health Minister launched youth-led JOSH Teams at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, to accelerate TB elimination efforts. The initiative will harness youth energy to spread messages of TB prevention, early diagnosis and stigma reduction across communities.

Women Account for 43% of Ayush Services Workforce, Over 50% in Organised Segments

Women account for 43% of the Ayush services workforce, exceeding 50% in hospitals, day-care centres, educational institutes and wellness establishments. The sector supports 1.76 million livelihoods.

Indian Coast Guard conducts 12th National Maritime Search & Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) off Paradip coast in Odisha

Indian Coast Guard conducted the 12th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) off Paradip, Odisha on October 08, 2026, with participation from various maritime and aeronautical agencies including 32 observers from 30 countries.

Sagarmanthan 2026: India presents trust-based vision for global maritime order

The 3rd edition of Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue, organised by MoPSW and ORF, opened on 7 October 2026, with PM Narendra Modi calling for a free, open and rules-based maritime order.

Rajasthan Government, BSDU Sign MoC to Strengthen Skill Training

On October 9, the Department of Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship, Rajasthan, and Bhartiya Skill Development University (BSDU), Jaipur, signed an MoC to strengthen vocational education, promote industry-oriented training and enhance employment opportunities for youth across the State.

Rajasthan Police forms country's first police polo team

Rajasthan Police created the country's first police polo team to encourage sports talent. DGP Rajiv Kumar Sharma inaugurated the opening match on 8 October at Rajasthan Police Academy hockey ground.

Margin Cap on Non-Scheduled Cancer Drugs; Patients Expected to Save ₹2,500 Crore Annually

Government has approved capping margins on non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs at 30% of MRP, expected to reduce medicine prices by up to 70% and save cancer patients ₹2,500 crore annually.

57th GST Council Meeting Recommends Process Reforms and Trade Facilitation

The 57th GST Council meeting was held on 8 October 2026 in New Delhi under Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The meeting recommended reforms in registration, returns, refund and adjudication processes, clarifications on GST applicability on certain goods and services, and measures for trade facilitation.

India Targets 10% of Global 6G Patents and Standards

Union Minister of State for Communications outlined India's goal to lead in 6G and announced the target of securing at least 10% of global 6G patents and standards during IMC 2026.

Indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft 'Mangrol' to be Commissioned in Indian Navy

The third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft 'Mangrol' built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi, will be commissioned into the Indian Navy on 12 October 2026 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.

Diya Kumari shared achievements of 'Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao' and 'Mahila Sashaktikaran Kendra' in Delhi

Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari represented the state at a departmental summit chaired by Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi in New Delhi on 9 October and presented achievements of 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' and 'Mahila Sashaktikaran Kendra'.

Written Result of National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026 Declared

Union Public Service Commission announced the written result of National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II), 2026. Successful candidates have qualified for interview by Services Selection Board (SSB) of Ministry of Defence.

RIICO decides to implement e-Lease system for industrial plots

RIICO has decided to implement an e-Lease system to make the execution and registration process of lease agreements for industrial plots simple, transparent and time-bound.

MY Bharat–NSS Concludes First Month of Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan; Engages Over 1.06 Lakh Participants

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organised 'Yuva Sanwad Mela' on October 9, 2026, through MY Bharat and NSS, engaging 1,06,855 participants in substance abuse prevention awareness.

Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) Completes First Year

Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana completes its first year on 11 October 2026. This six-year scheme works to improve agricultural productivity, irrigation, credit access and post-harvest infrastructure in 100 Aspirational Agricultural Districts.

Raksha Mantri Addresses Participants of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Jodhpur

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh addressed participants of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Jodhpur on October 10, 2026. The multinational air exercise, hosted by the Indian Air Force from September 26 to October 12, 2026, included air forces from seven countries and 32 observer nations.

INS Trishul arrives at Plymouth, UK for Exercise KONKAN 2026

Indian Navy's guided missile stealth frigate INS Trishul arrived at Plymouth, UK to participate in the annual bilateral maritime Exercise KONKAN-26 with the Royal Navy.

First Anniversary of Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses

The first anniversary of Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses was observed on October 11, 2026. This six-year mission runs from 2025-26 to 2030-31 with ₹11,440 crore allocation.

DRI cracks down on gold smuggling from Bangladesh, seizes 7.8 kg gold, six arrested

DRI seized around 7.8 kg of foreign-origin gold valued at over ₹11.50 crore and arrested six persons in intelligence-led operations against gold smuggling from Bangladesh on 8-9 October 2026 in the eastern region.

Indian Railways Announces 3,548 Graduate-Level NTPC Vacancies

Indian Railways announced 3,548 graduate-level vacancies under Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC-Graduate) through CEN No. 06/2026 issued by Railway Recruitment Boards.

Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri Arrives at Vladivostok, Russia, for Bilateral Exercise INDRA-2026

Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri arrived at Vladivostok, Russia, to participate in bilateral naval exercise INDRA-2026 scheduled from 13 to 18 October 2026.

Second Meeting of Global Initiative on AI for Agri-Food Systems held in New Delhi

TEC, DoT and ICAR hosted the second meeting of UN Global Initiative on AI for Agri-Food Systems alongside India Mobile Congress 2026.

Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel 'Shreyas' launched at Kolkata

Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel 'Shreyas' was launched at GRSE, Kolkata on 10 October 2026. This indigenously designed and built ship is part of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.

Prompt Grievance Redressal through Rajasthan Sampark Helpline 181

Citizens' grievances are being promptly resolved through Rajasthan Sampark Helpline 181. A record 28.08 lakh grievances were disposed of between April and September 2026, representing a 65 per cent increase over the previous six months.

Gas-based 132 kV GSS to be built in Ajmer at cost of ₹147 crore

A gas-based 132 kV sub-station (GSS) will be constructed in Ajmer city at a cost of ₹147 crore to make the city self-reliant in electricity. Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani inspected various sites for land selection.

133rd National Dussehra Mela inaugurated in Kota

The 133rd National Dussehra Mela was formally inaugurated at Shri Ram Rangmanch in Kota on 11 October. Education and Panchayati Raj Minister Madan Dilawar hoisted the flag to open the fair.

State-level Amrita Haat organised at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur from 11 to 20 October

The Women Empowerment, Women and Child Development Department organised the state-level Amrita Haat from 11 to 20 October 2026 at Shilpgram premises, Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur.

Prime Minister lays foundation, inaugurates and dedicates development projects worth over ₹13,000 crore in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation, inaugurated and dedicated development projects worth over ₹13,000 crore in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 11 October 2026, including a new stretch of Chennai Metro, a lubricant base oil project and other infrastructure projects.