Daily Current Affairs Question-Answer (Q&A) 1st October 2026 with Extra Facts (Special for Competitive Exams)
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1. Which state's traditional musical instrument 'Mandar' has recently been granted the Geographical Indication (GI Tag)?
Answer: Jharkhand
- Extra Facts:
- Mandar is an indigenous double-headed percussion instrument.
- It is used by tribal and non-tribal communities during festivals, religious rituals, and cultural programs.
- The main cylindrical body of this instrument is made of red clay.
- Both ends are covered with leather caps of different sizes that produce distinctive sounds.
2. When was the first political declaration on Sea-Level Rise adopted by the United Nations General Assembly?
Answer: September 24, 2026 (in New York)
- Extra Facts:
- This declaration addresses the legal, environmental, economic, and humanitarian impacts of rising sea levels.
- It supports the sovereignty, continued statehood, and UN membership of the affected states.
- Currently, around 900 million people live in low-lying coastal areas.
- It is estimated that by 2050, more than 1 billion people could face coastal hazards.
3. Which country did India defeat to win the gold medal in the men's compound archery team event at the Asian Games 2026?
Answer: China (by 238-237)
- Extra Facts:
- The Indian team included Kushal Dalal, Sahil Jadhav, and Ganesh Thirumuru.
- India had defeated South Korea 234-233 in the semi-finals.
- This is India's third consecutive gold medal in the men's compound team event at the Asian Games.
- With this, India completed a hat-trick of gold medals in compound archery, including the women's and mixed team events.
4. How many new initiatives did the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launch on the 17th Aadhaar Day?
Answer: 5 new initiatives
- Extra Facts:
- These initiatives were launched during the 'Aadhaar Samvad' held in Kolkata on September 29, 2026.
- The chief guests included Jitin Prasada, and more than 600 policymakers were present.
- The launched initiatives include Face Authentication for ePDS, SWIK Portal 2.0, and the Token Management System.
- The redesigned UIDAI website has integrated BHASHINI for multilingual accessibility.
5. Who has been appointed as the first female Prime Minister of Morocco?
Answer: Fatima Zahra Mansouri
Extra Facts:
- She was appointed by King Mohammed VI of Morocco on September 29, 2026.
- Her Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) won 97 out of 395 seats in the parliamentary elections.
- Needing 198 seats for a majority, she will form a coalition government.
- She is the second woman to lead a government in the Arab world, after Najla Bouden of Tunisia.
6. Where is the Uttarakhand government setting up the state's first Glacial Lake Warning System?
Answer: At Vasudhara Tal in Chamoli district
- Extra Facts:
- This initiative is being operated under the 'National GLOF Risk Mitigation Programme'.
- Scientists from CBRI Roorkee and the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology are involved in this project.
- The system will utilize water level monitoring, snow depth sensors, weather stations, and satellite communication.
- Based on 2023 data, Uttarakhand has identified 344 glacial lakes, out of which 13 are in the high-risk category.
7. How many new cultural sites has India included in the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in the year 2026?
Answer: 5 cultural sites
- Extra Facts:
- The included sites are the Bagh Caves, Udayagiri Caves, Ginnorgarh Fort, Temple Group of the Chambal Valley, and the Satyagraha Sthal.
- The four sites from Madhya Pradesh were submitted on July 8, 2026, and the Satyagraha Sthal was submitted on September 3.
- The Bagh Caves feature Buddhist mural paintings from the Gupta period, while Udayagiri has Hindu, Shaiva, and Jain remains.
- Currently, India has 78 tentative sites and 45 World Heritage Sites recorded in the UNESCO database.
8. During which period will the Nobel Prizes for the year 2026 be announced?
Answer: October 5 to October 12, 2026
- Extra Facts:
- The prizes are awarded in six categories: Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences.
- The Nobel for Medicine will be announced on October 5, Physics on October 6, and Chemistry on October 7.
- The Nobel Prizes were initiated based on the will of Alfred Nobel dated November 27, 1895.
- The Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences was first awarded in the year 1969.
9. Which medal did India win in the women's 4x400m relay event at the Asian Games 2026?
Answer: Gold Medal (with a time of 3:29.69)
- Extra Facts:
- The Indian relay team comprised Kiran Pahal, M.R. Poovamma, Prachi, and Vithya Ramraj.
- In this event, Bahrain won the silver medal (3:30.21) and China won the bronze medal.
- Vithya Ramraj secured the victory for India by running a decisive anchor leg.
- Vithya Ramraj claimed three medals at the Asian Games 2026 (Mixed 4x400m Silver and 400m Hurdles Bronze).
10. What is the total foodgrain production target set by the Government of India for the country for the agricultural year 2026-27?
Answer: 373.93 Million Tonnes
- Extra Facts:
- This target was announced by Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at the National Conference on Agriculture for the Rabi Campaign 2026.
- It includes a target of 196.21 million tonnes for the Kharif crop and 177.72 million tonnes for Rabi.
- This target is approximately 2.63 million tonnes lower than the estimated production of 376.56 million tonnes for 2025-26.
- The government has announced a 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' (Save the Farm Campaign) from October 22 to November 30, 2026.
11. By reorganizing which forest division of Gujarat is Barda being developed as a second home for Asiatic lions?
Answer: Porbandar Forest Division
- Extra Facts:
- This step has been taken following the natural return of Asiatic lions to the Barda region after a long gap of 143 years.
- The reorganized division has been divided into seven ranges under the Junagadh Wildlife Circle.
- Porbandar and Ranavav have been classified as separate beats.
- According to the May 2026 lion census, the population of Asiatic lions in India has increased to 891, up from 674 in 2020.
12. On which date is International Translation Day celebrated annually?
Answer: September 30
- Extra Facts:
- The United Nations General Assembly officially recognized this day in 2017 under resolution 71/288.
- This date is chosen to coincide with the feast day of Saint Jerome, who is considered the patron saint of translators.
- This day highlights the role of language professionals in fostering world peace, dialogue, and development.
- The United Nations has six official languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.
13. Who won the gold medal while setting a new Asian record in the trap mixed team event at the Asian Games 2026?
Answer: Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai (34 Points)
- Extra Facts:
- In this event, the Qatar team won the silver medal with 32 points, and China won the bronze.
- This was Neeru Dhanda's second gold medal within two days.
- Neeru Dhanda became the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games gold in the individual trap event.
14. Recently, with which institution did the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sign an MoU to strengthen the Statistical Business Register (SBR)?
Answer: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
- Extra Facts:
- Under this, data from the 'Udyam Registration' portal will be shared through a two-way API system.
- Its objective is to improve the reliability of economic surveys and business statistics.
- This agreement establishes a formal administrative-data sharing framework between the two ministries.
15. Which AI companies backed voluntary safety commitments at the White House meeting held in Washington?
Answer: OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, Google, and Nvidia
- Extra Facts:
- This meeting was attended by US President Donald Trump and top executives of AI companies.
- The commitments include independent auditing of AI systems and safeguards against unauthorized hacking.
- The meeting also discussed the expansion of AI data centers, power consumption, and cooling infrastructure.
- It is worth noting that these safety standards are voluntary and are not binding federal law.
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