Appointments Current Affairs 2026 for SSC
One-liner questions with answers on new heads of national and international bodies, banks, courts, the armed forces, commissions and envoys — from the news, for SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD and CPO general awareness. 5 questions, newest first.
8 October 2026
Who replaced Harmanpreet Kaur as India's all-format captain in October 2026?
→ Smriti Mandhana
KeyHarmanpreet Kaur led India to their first World Cup title in November 2025
Smriti Mandhana replaces Harmanpreet Kaur as India’s all-format captain after decade of leadership →
7 October 2026
In which NDA course were General Dhiraj Seth and Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit coursemates?
→ 69th course
KeyBoth joined the Foxtrot Squadron in December 1985
Army Chief Dhiraj Seth and Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit were NDA coursemates →
6 October 2026
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 →
5 October 2026
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 →
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 →
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