SSC Current Affairs 6 October 2026
22 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· 3
1.Which authority was approved by the Union Cabinet to oversee planning for roads, railways, and ports?
→ Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority
KeyAuthority will appraise projects costing ₹500 crore or more
Modi cabinet approves ITLA to oversee roads, railways and projects over ₹500 crore →
2.In Maharashtra, what is the annual amount the Centre assured support for farmers receiving through joint schemes?
→ ₹12,000
KeyAssurance given during Shinde-Modi meeting in New Delhi on October 5, 2026
Centre assures support for farmers receiving ₹12,000 annually during Shinde-Modi meeting →
3.Under which scheme will APCPDCL host Seva Sethu Abhiyan camps to promote rooftop solar systems?
→ PM Surya Ghar—Muft Bijli Yojana
KeySubsidies of ₹30,000 for 1 kW, ₹60,000 for 2 kW, and ₹78,000 for 3 kW or higher systems
APCPDCL to host Seva Sethu Abhiyan camps for PM Surya Ghar—Muft Bijli Yojana →
04Appointments· 2
4.Who was appointed as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff?
→ Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
KeyHe will succeed Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on October 31, 2026
Government appoints Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit as 29th Chief of the Air Staff →
5.What is the current working strength of the Supreme Court of India?
→ 37
KeyThe strength is one short of the sanctioned 38 seats.
Static GKSupreme Court of India was established under Article 124 of the Constitution
Supreme Court strength reaches 37 as Chief Justice Surya Kant swears in three judges →
05Sports· 4
6.Which organization revealed the list of seven countries bidding for the 2036 Olympics?
→ International Olympic Committee (IOC)
KeyIOC Executive Board will shortlist parties in March 2027
Static GKInternational Olympic Committee was founded in 1894; HQ: Lausanne
India among 7 countries bidding for 2036 Olympics as IOC reveals list →
7.Who is the longest-serving cricket captain to have captained in more than 150 T20I games?
→ Harmanpreet Kaur
KeyShe led India to a 2025 home World Cup title and an Asian Games gold medal
Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India’s women’s cricket captain after 150+ T20Is →
8.Who captained India to victory in the first Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind in November 2025?
→ Deepika T.C.
KeyHindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) provided ₹50,000 to each player
Blind T20 World Cup winners lack government jobs and house sites despite victory →
9.In Karnataka, what reward was announced for members of the Indian team winning the Blind Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup?
→ ₹10 lakh and government jobs
KeyPlayers from other states receive ₹2 lakh each
07Awards & Honours· 3
10.Who won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for work on 'ghost particles'?
→ Francis Halzen
KeyRecognized for building the IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica
Static GKNobel Prizes were first awarded in 1901
82-year-old Belgian physicist Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics →
11.Which organization will announce the Nobel Peace Prize on October 9?
→ Norwegian Nobel Committee
KeyWinner receives a gold medal, diploma, and 12 million Swedish crowns
Static GKNobel Prizes were first awarded in 1901
The Norwegian Nobel Committee will announce the Nobel Peace Prize on October 9 →
12.Who was honored by President Droupadi Murmu for creating Keralam mural paintings at Rashtrapati Bhavan?
→ Basanth Peringode
KeyFormer faculty member of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit
08Laws, Bills & Verdicts· 1
13.Which amendment was challenged in the writ petitions dismissed by the Supreme Court regarding the Preamble?
→ 42nd Amendment
KeyThe court upheld the terms 'socialist' and 'secular' as validated in Minerva Mills v. Union of India (1980).
Static GKSupreme Court of India was established under Article 124 of the Constitution
Watch: Supreme Court’s verdict on Preamble of the Constitution →
10Economy & Budget· 1
14.Under PM Modi's leadership, what was the increase in public capital expenditure cited by the Union Cabinet?
→ ₹2 lakh crore to over ₹12 lakh crore
KeyUnion Cabinet passed the resolution on October 6, 2026
Union Cabinet congratulates Modi on 25 years, citing ₹12 lakh crore capital expenditure →
11Defence· 4
15.With which company did the Ministry of Defence sign a ₹661.50 crore contract for BrahMos fire control systems?
→ BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited
KeyProject features 68% indigenous content and aims to generate employment over three years
Ministry of Defence signs ₹661.50 crore contract with BAPL for Indian Navy ships →
16.What is the name of the Indian Navy’s first indigenous Fleet Support Ship launched in Visakhapatnam?
→ Surya
KeyLaunched at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) on October 6, 2026
Rajnath Singh launches Indian Navy’s first indigenous Fleet Support Ship Surya in Visakhapatnam →
17.Which exercise did the Indian and UAE armies begin in Uttarakhand?
→ Mountain Guardian
KeyExercise held from October 5-18, 2026, at Foreign Training Node, Chaubatia
18.Which ship was launched as the first of five Fleet Support Ships being built for the Indian Navy?
→ FSS-1
Key43,500-tonne vessel launched at HSL to refuel and resupply warships at sea
Rajnath Singh launches 43,500-tonne FSS-1 and lays keel for FSS-5 at HSL →
12National Firsts & Records· 2
19.Which Union Territory became the first in India to complete the entire Census exercise?
→ Ladakh
KeyFirst digital Census to include caste enumeration and 40 questions
Provisional Population Census 2027 data to be available by March or April next year →
20.Who set a Guinness World Record for 1,572 authors signing books simultaneously?
→ Umesh U.
KeyRecord set at IIT Madras Alumni Industry Interaction Centre, Chennai
Umesh U. sets Guinness World Record for 1,572 authors signing books simultaneously →
15Environment & Wildlife· 1
21.In which Rajasthan district was the Desert National Park located where Great Indian Bustards were released?
→ Jaisalmer
KeyFacilities in Sam and Ramdevra house 97 birds with 11 earmarked for release
Static GKDesert National Park is located in Rajasthan; known for Great Indian Bustard
Bhupender Yadav releases two male Great Indian Bustards into Jaisalmer's Desert National Park →
16Obituaries· 1
22.Who was the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hyderabad (UoH) who passed away in Hyderabad?
→ Palle Rama Rao
KeyServed as Vice-Chancellor of UoH from 1999 to 2002
Padma Vibhushan awardee Palle Rama Rao dies in Hyderabad at age 89 →
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Science & Technology · Reports & Rankings · Government Schemes · Appointments · Sports · Important Days · Awards & Honours · Laws, Bills & Verdicts · Books & Authors · Economy & Budget · Defence · National Firsts & Records · International · Summits & Agreements · Environment & Wildlife · Obituaries
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