SSC Weekly Current Affairs — Week 40 · 28 Sept – 4 Oct 2026
47 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· 4
1.Who became the first Black woman to lead a crew to orbit?
→ Jessica Watkins
KeyFlight from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station took 8 hours
Jessica Watkins becomes first Black woman to lead crew to orbit in record flight →
2.Which Indian scientific expedition conducted a cleanliness drive at Maitri and Bharati stations?
→ 45th ISEA
KeyLed by Huidrom Nageshwar Singh during Special Campaign 6
Indian team conducts cleanliness drive at Maitri and Bharati stations in -48°C temperatures →
3.Which bridge is the world's highest bridge crossed by the Vande Bharat Express?
→ Chenab Bridge
KeyVande Bharat Express crossed the bridge at a speed of 100 kmph
Vande Bharat Express crosses Chenab Bridge and Anji Khad Railway Bridge at 100 kmph →
4.Which institute signed an MoU with Spintronics AI Semiconductors to establish an indigenous GaN fabrication facility?
→ CSIR-CEERI
KeyMoU signed on October 02, 2026, to collaborate on Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology
Spintronics AI and CSIR-CEERI sign MoU to establish indigenous GaN fabrication facility →
02Reports & Rankings· 1
5.What was the average score of the FAO Food Price Index in September?
→ 136.0
KeyPrices reached a nearly four-year high due to logistics disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and Black Sea
Static GKFAO was founded in 1945; HQ: Rome
World food prices hit nearly four-year high as logistics disruptions and El Nino persist →
03Government Schemes· 8
6.Which ministry approved the setting up of five Centres of Excellence for classical languages?
→ Ministry of Education
KeyCentres include Tezpur University and Visva Bharati University
7.What is the target for domestic-piped gas connections under the National PNG Drive 3.0?
→ 50 lakh
KeyThe initiative aims to convert 40 lakh connections into active users by fiscal year 2027
PNGRB launches National PNG Drive 3.0 to enroll 50 lakh domestic-piped gas connections →
8.What is the total outlay of the Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) scheme?
→ Rs 1.86 lakh crore
KeyIncludes Rs 50,000 crore for 50 GWh of battery energy storage systems
UNFCCC Executive Secretary praises Rs 1.86 lakh crore Green Energy Corridor Phase-III scheme →
9.Under the Agnipath scheme, what is the amount of the Seva Nidhi package provided to exiting Agniveers?
→ ₹11.71 lakh
Key75% of Agniveers exit the scheme after a four-year tenure
Army, Navy and Air Force submit Agnipath scheme recommendations to Department of Military Affairs →
10.Under which mission will the ₹30,156 crore water schemes be launched in Andhra Pradesh?
→ Jal Jeevan Mission
KeyProject provides 27.36 lakh new tap connections for 3.27 crore rural households
Naidu, Pawan Kalyan to launch ₹30,156 crore water schemes for 3.27 crore households →
11.Under which scheme did H.D. Kumaraswamy request the development of Srirangapatna as a tourism hub?
→ Swadesh Darshan 2.0
KeyProposal includes infrastructure and heritage site enhancement for Ranganathaswamy Temple
Kumaraswamy requests Srirangapatna tourism hub development under Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme →
12.Under which scheme did TGNPDCL cross 100 MW of solar power generation capacity?
→ PM-KUSUM-A
KeyTGNPDCL targets a total of 300 MW grid integration within three to four months
TGNPDCL crosses 100 MW solar capacity under PM-KUSUM-A scheme for farmers' income →
13.In which district of Punjab was the project to rejuvenate Maharaja Ajj Sarovar approved?
→ Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar
KeyUnion Ministry of Tourism approved a ₹93.94 crore project for the 133 kanals site
Union Ministry of Tourism approves ₹93.94 crore project to rejuvenate Maharaja Ajj Sarovar →
04Appointments· 1
14.Who was appointed as the Managing Director and CEO of HDFC Bank?
→ Anup Bagchi
KeyAppointment approved by RBI under Section 35B of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
Static GKRBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934; HQ: Mumbai
RBI approves Anup Bagchi as HDFC Bank MD and CEO for three-year term →
05Sports· 11
15.Which team defeated China 1-0 to win the Asian Games gold medal on October 2, 2026?
→ Indian women’s hockey team
KeyLalremsiami scored the winning goal in the 10th minute
India women’s hockey defeats China 1-0 to win Asian Games gold medal →
16.What cash reward did the Odisha government announce for each player of the Indian women's hockey team?
→ ₹11 lakh
KeyReward announced by CM Mohan Charan Majhi after winning gold against China in 2026
Odisha CM rewards women's hockey team ₹11 lakh each after 44-year gold wait →
17.Which athlete won a silver medal at the Asian Games in Japan?
→ M. Sreeshankar
KeyRecorded an 8.07 m jump despite muscle cramps and heavy rain
M. Sreeshankar wins Asian Games silver after slipping during fourth attempt in Japan →
18.Who won the gold medal in the women’s 60kg final at the Asian Games 2026 in Nishio, Japan?
→ Lin Yu-ting
KeyDefeated China’s Yang Chengyu with a score of 5-0
Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting wins second gold after defeating China’s Yang Chengyu 5-0 →
19.In which city will the India vs Pakistan match be held during the 2027 Cricket World Cup?
→ Johannesburg
KeyThe match is scheduled for October 10, 2027, and the final will occur on November 21, 2027.
India and Pakistan to face off in Johannesburg for 2027 World Cup →
20.Which athlete won a bronze medal in the 400m hurdles at the Asian Games, breaking P.T. Usha's 1984 record?
→ Vithya Ramraj
KeyTamil Nadu CM announced a ₹30 lakh cash prize for the achievement
CM Vijay announces ₹30 lakh prize for Vithya Ramraj's record-breaking Asian Games win →
21.Who won a gold medal at the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) in July 2024?
→ Ananda Bhaduri
KeyIndian team ranked fourth among 108 countries, the highest rank since 1989
Guwahati's Ananda Bhaduri wins gold as India ranks 4th at International Mathematics Olympiad →
22.By how many runs did India defeat Sri Lanka to reach the Asian Games men's cricket final?
→ 124
KeyMatch held at Korogi Athletic Park; Ishan Kishan scored an unbeaten 80
India beats Sri Lanka by 124 runs to reach Asian Games final against Pakistan →
23.In which city was the Asian Games 2026 men’s hockey semifinal held?
→ Kakamigahara
KeyMatch held at Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium
India leads Pakistan 2-0 as Harmanpreet and Dilpreet Singh score in Japan →
24.Which state will host the eighth edition of the Khelo India Youth Games?
→ Telangana
KeyEvent features over 7,500 athletes in 27 sports across six cities
Telangana to host Khelo India Youth Games with over 7,500 athletes in 27 sports →
25.Which shooter was honored by the Thane Municipal Corporation for winning medals at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya?
→ Rudrankksh Patil
KeyWon bronze in Men’s 10m Air Rifle and silver in Men’s 10m Air Rifle Team and Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions team
TMC honors shooter Rudrankksh Patil for Asian Games medals at Anandnagar gate →
06Important Days· 2
26.In which city was Mahatma Gandhi assassinated on January 30, 1948?
→ Delhi
KeyHe was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar
Mahatma Gandhi led Non-Cooperation and Dandi March movements before assassination in Delhi →
27.Which ISRO centres in Thiruvananthapuram are organizing World Space Week 2026?
→ VSSC, LPSC, IISU, and IIST
KeyWorld Space Week is organized from October 4 to October 10
Static GKISRO HQ: Bengaluru, Karnataka; under Department of Space
ISRO centres in Thiruvananthapuram to host World Space Week with sounding rocket launch →
07Awards & Honours· 2
28.Who won the 'Best Image of the Year Award' at the national photography competition?
→ Uppala Prasad
KeyOfficial temple photographer of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam
Uppala Prasad wins Best Image of the Year Award at national photography competition →
29.Who won the G. Prabhakaran-OISCA Environmental Excellence Award?
→ M. Suchitra
KeyAward includes a ₹30,000 prize and recognizes 35 years of journalism
M. Suchitra wins G. Prabhakaran-OISCA Environmental Excellence Award for 35 years of journalism →
08Laws, Bills & Verdicts· 3
30.Which commission was established to oversee 16 tribunals following the Tribunals Reforms Bill?
→ National Tribunals Commission
KeyCommission is headquartered in Delhi and consists of a chairperson and four members
Union Law Ministry publishes rules for National Tribunals Commission to oversee 16 tribunals →
31.Which state became the second to receive presidential assent for a Uniform Civil Code Bill?
→ Gujarat
KeyGujarat became the second state after Uttarakhand to receive presidential assent for the UCC Bill 2026
Gujarat becomes second state to receive presidential assent for Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026 →
32.Which Act was signed by President Johnson in 1966 to preserve historic sites?
→ National Historic Preservation Act
KeyThe act was influenced by the relocation of a Frank Lloyd Wright home in Virginia
Saving a Frank Lloyd Wright home helped President Johnson sign Historic Preservation Act →
10Economy & Budget· 4
33.Who is the current Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India?
→ Shaktikanta Das
KeyHe is a former governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Static GKRBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934; HQ: Mumbai
Shaktikanta Das says 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047 possible after 7.9% average growth →
34.According to a SEBI study, what percentage of individual equity derivative traders incurred net losses?
→ 87.7 per cent
KeyNet losses totaled Rs 91,685 crore, with options causing 92 per cent of those losses
Static GKSEBI was established under the SEBI Act, 1992; HQ: Mumbai
35.What was the average price of the Indian crude oil basket in September?
→ $116.04 per barrel
KeyThe price jumped 28.66% from $90.19 per barrel in August.
India's economy faces risks as crude oil prices jump 28.66% to $116.04 →
36.What was India's total external debt as of end-June according to RBI data?
→ $778.2 billion
KeyDebt-to-GDP ratio moderated to 20.8%
Static GKRBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934; HQ: Mumbai
India's external debt rose $15.4 billion to $778.2 billion by end-June →
11Defence· 3
37.What is the target number of squadrons the Indian Air Force aims to reach?
→ 42 squadrons
KeyIAF needs 36-40 annual jet inductions to reach this target
IAF needs 36-40 annual jet inductions to reach target of 42 squadrons →
38.Which country has offered Su-57 jets to India as an alternative to the AMCA programme?
→ Russia
KeyIndia aims to finalize a multi-role fighter aircraft deal in the current financial year
India aims to finalize multi-role fighter deal as Russia offers Su-57 jets →
39.What was the name of the Indian Army initiative that performed 3,500 surgeries across 10 cities?
→ Operation Drishti
KeyOver 1.5 lakh people received examinations and 144 surgeries were performed in Srinagar.
Indian Army performs 3,500 surgeries across 10 cities during Operation Drishti →
12National Firsts & Records· 3
40.Which train service was approved as the first Vande Bharat Sleeper for South India?
→ Vande Bharat Sleeper Express
KeyOperates between KSR Bengaluru and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)
Railway Board approves first Vande Bharat Sleeper for South India to Mumbai →
41.Who founded the National Institute of Immunology in 1983?
→ Gursaran Prasad Talwar
KeyHe developed the first leprosy and birth control vaccines.
Gursaran Prasad Talwar developed first leprosy and birth control vaccines before founding NII →
42.In which location is Adani Green Energy building the world's largest single-location battery storage?
→ Khavda, Gujarat
KeyCapacity expanded to 6.63 GWh from 3.55 GWh by June 2026
Adani Green to build world's largest single-location battery storage at Khavda, Gujarat →
15Environment & Wildlife· 4
43.In which Rajasthan district was the Desert National Park where Great Indian Bustards were released located?
→ Jaisalmer
KeyTwo captive-bred male Great Indian Bustards were released into the wild on October 3, 2026
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 →
44.Which country participated in the world's first ocean debt conversion to fund conservation?
→ Seychelles
KeyConverted $21.6 million in foreign debt into conservation funding to increase protected areas to 30% by 2020
Static GKSeychelles is an archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean; capital: Victoria
World’s first ocean debt conversion turns $21.6 million into Seychelles conservation funding →
45.How many new species were confirmed by the international team at the San Carlos de Bariloche workshop?
→ 57
KeyFindings include 20 copepods, 22 echinoderms, 14 cnidarians, and one scaphopod mollusc
International team confirms 57 new species and five new genera in two weeks →
46.Which tigress was released from Bihar's Valmiki Tiger Reserve into the Buxa Tiger Reserve?
→ T138
KeyReleased on October 02, 2026, as part of a five-year project to augment tiger populations.
Bhupender Yadav and Suvendu Adhikari release three-year-old tigress T138 into Buxa Tiger Reserve →
16Obituaries· 1
47.Who was the renowned exponent of mridangam, kanjira, and konakkol who passed away at age 95?
→ Tiruchi R. Thayumanavan
KeyReceived the Kalaimamani award in 1994
Mridangam exponent Tiruchi R. Thayumanavan dies at age 95 after brief illness →
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