Daily Current Affairs - 2026-10-04

From a major renewable energy push and a modernised banking evidence law to a historic double gold at the Asian Games and a landmark Supreme Court ruling, October 3-4, 2026 brought a packed set of developments for UPSC, SSC, Banking, and Railway aspirants. Here's your daily digest.

Cabinet Approves Green Energy Corridor Phase-III

The Union Cabinet approved Phase-III of the Green Energy Corridor scheme to strengthen intra-state transmission infrastructure. The phase will support transmission capacity for 135 GW of renewable energy along with 50 GWh of battery energy storage capacity. Exam relevance: Important for questions on renewable energy policy, grid integration, and India's clean energy targets under Economy and Environment sections.

New Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 Notified

The government notified the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026, replacing the 1891-era law on how bank records are used as evidence in courts. It retains the principle of proving entries through certified copies rather than originals, but is rebuilt around electronic and digital banking records. Exam relevance: Relevant for Banking awareness and Polity/Law sections covering legal and regulatory reforms in the financial sector.

Jammu & Kashmir Holds Its First Mineral Block Auction

J&K conducted its first-ever mineral block auction, covering the Koot-Kapran and Wantrag limestone blocks in Anantnag district, aimed at boosting mineral-based industrial development and revenue in the UT. Exam relevance: Useful for static GK on mining reforms, state/UT-specific developments, and India's mineral resource policy.

28 Place Names in Ladakh Standardised on Official Maps

The Survey of India standardised the spellings and usage of 28 place names in Ladakh on official maps, formalising local and traditional names for administrative, cartographic, and strategic clarity in this border region. Exam relevance: Relevant for geography and current affairs questions on border UTs and mapping exercises.

INS Trishul Joins 24th Edition of Exercise Varuna with French Navy

• INS Trishul took part in the 24th edition of Exercise Varuna, a bilateral naval exercise with France, held off Toulon.
• The sea phase included anti-submarine, anti-surface, and live-firing drills.
• The harbour phase featured cross-deck visits and a wreath-laying ceremony at the Mazargues War Memorial, Marseille, honouring 205 Indian soldiers who died in the World Wars.

Exam relevance: Important for Defence and International Relations sections covering India-France ties and bilateral military exercises.

Captive-Bred Great Indian Bustards Released in Rajasthan

Ten captive-bred Great Indian Bustards were released into the wild in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, on October 3-4 — the first such release of captive-bred individuals of this critically endangered species in India. Exam relevance: Key for Environment and Biodiversity sections; GIB is a critically endangered grassland indicator species frequently asked about in exams.

Vice-President Inaugurates 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi (October 3-5), themed 'Resilience in an Age of Flux'. He emphasised that economic resilience cannot be separated from social resilience and inclusion. Exam relevance: Useful for Economy current affairs and for quotes/themes associated with national-level economic conferences.

Supreme Court Rules on Accused's Right to Unrelied Documents

The Supreme Court held that an accused is entitled to access 'unrelied upon' documents collected by the prosecution during investigation, even at the stage of framing of charges, strengthening the right to a fair trial. Exam relevance: Significant for Polity and Law sections dealing with criminal procedure and the rights of the accused.

India Wins Men's and Women's T20 Cricket Gold at Asian Games

India's men's team beat Pakistan by 19 runs (211 vs 196/6) in the T20 final at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, while India's women's team also won gold, with Pakistan taking bronze. India's overall medal tally stood at 80 (18 gold, 26 silver, 36 bronze) as of October 3. Exam relevance: A must-know for Sports current affairs, frequently tested in SSC and Railway exams.

Gujarat's Uniform Civil Code Bill Receives President's Assent

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill passed by the Gujarat legislature received the President's assent, making Gujarat among the few states to formally enact a UCC framework under Article 44 of the Constitution. Exam relevance: Important for Polity sections on Directive Principles of State Policy and ongoing debates on personal law uniformity.

HDFC Bank Appoints Anup Bagchi as New MD & CEO

HDFC Bank's board approved Anup Bagchi as MD & CEO for three years from October 27, 2026, succeeding Sashidhar Jagdishan. Exam relevance: A key Banking awareness update on leadership changes at India's largest private sector bank.

Buxa Tiger Reserve Gets a Tigress Back After Years

West Bengal's Buxa Tiger Reserve regained a breeding tigress with the release of a three-year-old tigress, a step toward reviving its declining tiger population under Project Tiger conservation efforts. Exam relevance: Relevant for Environment sections on Project Tiger and protected area conservation.

That wraps up today's current affairs roundup — revise these points regularly to stay exam-ready!