SSC Current Affairs 5 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.
01Science & Technology· 2
1.In which year does India plan to conduct its Gaganyaan flight?
→ 2027
KeyAt least 746 people from 52 countries have been to space.
India plans Gaganyaan flight in 2027 as 746 people from 52 countries visited space →
2.Which ESA spacecraft performed a gravity assist 8,640 km above the Indian Ocean on September 28, 2026?
→ Juice
KeyThe maneuver deflected the trajectory by 20 degrees and increased speed by 3.5 km/s.
Static GKEuropean Space Agency was established in 1975; HQ: Paris
ESA Juice spacecraft performs gravity assist 8,640 km above Indian Ocean →
03Government Schemes· 2
3.What is the total outlay approved for the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III)?
→ ₹1.86 lakh crore
KeyAims to evacuate 135 GW of power by FY2032-33
4.Under which scheme was the ₹55.74 crore development for Arasavalli Sri Suryanarayana Swamy temple discussed?
→ Swadesh Darshan 2.0
KeyMinistry of Tourism sanctioned funds for 17 of 57 selected destinations
Rammohan Naidu announces ₹55.74 crore development for Arasavalli Sri Suryanarayana Swamy temple →
04Appointments· 3
5.Who was appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court?
→ Justice Puthichira Sam Koshy
KeyAppointed by the President of India on Monday
Justice Puthichira Sam Koshy appointed Acting Chief Justice of Telangana High Court →
6.What is the current working strength of the Supreme Court of India after the appointment of three new judges?
→ 37
KeyThe court remains one short of the sanctioned 38 judges following the Supreme Court Amendment Act, 2026.
Static GKSupreme Court of India was established under Article 124 of the Constitution
Supreme Court strength rises to 37 with three new judge appointments →
7.Who was appointed as the MD & CEO of HDFC Bank for a three-year term?
→ Anup Bagchi
KeyJoined HDFC Bank as MD & CEO starting October 2 following Sashidhar Jagdishan's decision not to seek reappointment
ICICI veteran Anup Bagchi joins HDFC Bank as MD & CEO for three-year term →
05Sports· 1
8.Which state's athletes won 4 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals at the 2026 Asian Games?
→ Karnataka
KeyGold medallists included Pranavi Urs, M.R. Poovamma, H.S. Mohith, and Shreyanka Patil
Karnataka athletes win 4 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze at Asian Games →
07Awards & Honours· 1
9.Who won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering a molecular switch for nerve cells via optogenetics?
→ Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel
KeyWinners will share 12 million Swedish crowns ($1.2m) for their work
Static GKNobel Prizes were first awarded in 1901
The Nobel Assembly of Sweden at Karolinska Institute announced that Karl Deisseroth, 54 →
08Laws, Bills & Verdicts· 1
10.Who is the current Chief Justice of India as of October 5, 2026?
→ Surya Kant
KeyA three-judge Bench led by him rejected a Union government plea to stay Calcutta High Court proceedings
Supreme Court rejects Union plea to stay ₹72,000 crore Great Nicobar Island Project →
10Economy & Budget· 2
11.What was the gross GST collection from April–September 2026?
→ ₹12.46 lakh crore
KeyTaxable supplies grew 25.8% between October 2025 and July 2026
GST collections reach ₹12.46 lakh crore as taxable supplies grow 25.8% →
12.By how much did India's foreign exchange reserves decline in one week?
→ USD 18.34 billion
KeyAnalysis conducted by Deepanshu Mohan of O.P. Jindal Global University
India's foreign exchange reserves decline USD 18.34 billion in one week →
13International· 1
13.Who secured 47 per cent of the vote in the first round of the Brazilian election?
→ Flavio Bolsonaro
KeyDefeated Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva who received 45 per cent of the vote
Flavio Bolsonaro secures 47 per cent of vote, defeating Lula in election →
14Summits & Agreements· 1
14.Which agreement was signed between India and Switzerland to provide 5-year visas and student permits?
→ Migration and Mobility Partnership
KeySigned during the first anniversary of the TEPA with the EFTA
Modi and Parmelin sign five agreements including 5-year visas and student permits →
15Environment & Wildlife· 3
15.What is the total number of cheetahs in India as of October 5, 2026?
→ 60
Key41 of these cheetahs were born on Indian soil; KJP21 gave birth to 5 cubs.
India-born cheetah KJP21 gives birth to 5 cubs in Kuno National Park →
16.In which Rajasthan national park were two male Great Indian Bustards released on October 4, 2026?
→ Sam, Desert National Park
KeyReleased by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Rajasthan Forest Department
Static GKDesert National Park is located in Rajasthan; known for Great Indian Bustard
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Rajasthan Forest Department →
17.Which plant, declared extinct in the 1990s, was honored at the Parambikulam Tiger Reserve exhibition?
→ Haplothismia exannulata
KeyRediscovered 26 years ago by N. Sasidharan and P. Sujanapal
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve inaugurates exhibition honoring plant declared extinct in the 1990s →
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