Daily Current Affairs 8 October 2026 – National, Sports, Defence, Awards & Important Days

 Daily Current Affairs 8 October 2026 – National, Sports, Defence, Awards & Important Days

Daily Current Affairs 2026: Important current affairs for SSC, UPSC, Railway, Banking, APPSC, TSPSC, Defence and other competitive examinations. Read the latest national, business, sports, awards, science & technology, obituaries and important days updates.

        

🇮🇳 National Current Affairs

Odisha Launches India’s First Dedicated MICE Incentive Portal

Odisha launched India’s first dedicated MICE Incentive Portal during the Odisha Travel Bazaar 2026. The initiative aims to promote business tourism and attract Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) events to the state.

Key Point: Odisha – First dedicated MICE Incentive Portal in India.

Indian Parliamentary Delegation Attends IPU Assembly

An Indian Parliamentary Delegation led by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh participated in the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly held in Arusha, Tanzania.

Key Point: 153rd IPU Assembly – Arusha, Tanzania.

⚓ Defence Current Affairs

India Launches First Indigenous Fleet Support Ship

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched FSS-1 ‘Surya’, India’s first indigenous Fleet Support Ship, at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam, on 6 October 2026.

The ship represents an important step towards strengthening India’s indigenous naval shipbuilding capabilities.

Key Point: FSS-1 ‘Surya’ – Hindustan Shipyard Limited, Visakhapatnam.

💰 Banking & Economy

Bank of Baroda Enters Pension Fund Business

Bank of Baroda became the second public sector bank to enter the pension fund business after receiving the PFRDA Certificate of Appointment as Sponsor.

Key Point: Bank of Baroda – Second PSU bank to enter pension fund business.

🏏 Sports Current Affairs

Harmanpreet Kaur Steps Down as India Women’s Cricket Captain

Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down as captain of the Indian women’s cricket team across all formats on 6 October 2026. She will, however, continue to represent India as a player.

Key Point: Harmanpreet Kaur – Continued as player after stepping down as captain.

🏆 Awards & Honours

IOA Announces Inaugural Jaspal Rana and Raja Randhir Singh Awards

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) named archer Kumkum Anil Mohod and wrestler Sujeet Kalkal as the inaugural recipients of the Jaspal Rana Award and Raja Randhir Singh Award, respectively, for their performances at the Asian Games.

Key Points:

Jaspal Rana Award – Kumkum Anil Mohod

Raja Randhir Singh Award – Sujeet Kalkal

🕯️ Obituaries

Jeffrey Archer Dies at 86

British novelist and former politician Jeffrey Archer died on 5 October 2026 at the age of 86 at his home.

Veteran Filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao Dies at 94

Veteran Indian filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao died in October 2026 at the age of 94 in Chennai. He was known for his contribution to Indian cinema across several languages.

🤖 Science & Technology

SpaceXAI to Be Renamed SpaceXSI

Elon Musk confirmed that SpaceX’s artificial intelligence division SpaceXAI will be renamed SpaceXSI, with “SI” standing for Super Intelligence.

Key Point: SpaceXAI → SpaceXSI.

🌍 Important Days

World Cerebral Palsy Day – 6 October

World Cerebral Palsy Day is observed on 6 October every year. The day aims to promote awareness, rights, inclusion and equal participation of people living with cerebral palsy.

Date: 6 October

Theme/Purpose: Awareness, rights, inclusion and equal participation.

📌 One-Liners for Competitive Exams

Which state launched India’s first dedicated MICE Incentive Portal? – Odisha

Where was the 153rd IPU Assembly held? – Arusha, Tanzania

Who led the Indian Parliamentary Delegation at the IPU Assembly? – Harivansh

What is the name of India’s first indigenous Fleet Support Ship? – FSS-1 ‘Surya’

Where was FSS-1 ‘Surya’ launched? – Visakhapatnam

Which PSU bank became the second public sector bank to enter the pension fund business? – Bank of Baroda

Who stepped down as captain of the Indian women’s cricket team? – Harmanpreet Kaur

Who received the inaugural Jaspal Rana Award? – Kumkum Anil Mohod

Who received the inaugural Raja Randhir Singh Award? – Sujeet Kalkal

When is World Cerebral Palsy Day observed? – 6 October

📚 Quick Revision

Odisha → MICE Incentive Portal

Arusha → 153rd IPU Assembly

Surya → First Indigenous Fleet Support Ship

Bank of Baroda → Pension Fund Business

Harmanpreet Kaur → Captaincy Resignation

Kumkum Anil Mohod → Jaspal Rana Award

Sujeet Kalkal → Raja Randhir Singh Award

SpaceXAI → SpaceXSI

6 October → World Cerebral Palsy Day

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