Daily Current Affairs Quiz- 02/10/2026: Topics Covered

02 October Context: International Day of Non-Violence (UNGA resolution passed in 2007 honoring Mahatma Gandhi).

Uttar Pradesh Exclusives: Lucknow ODOP (Chikankari and Zari Zardozi), the Etawah Safari Park, the historic Buland Darwaza in Fatehpur Sikri, and the free coaching initiative under the Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana.

UPSC Polity: Article 112 (Annual Financial Statement / Budget) and the 44th Amendment Act (Abolishing the Right to Property as a Fundamental Right).

UPSC Economy: The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) acting as the adjudicating authority under the IBC, and India’s position as the 3rd Largest Economy by Purchasing Power Parity (PPP).

Environment: The UNCCD (The only legally binding international framework linking environment to sustainable land management) and the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) established under the Wildlife Protection Act.

Science & Tech: ESA’s Euclid Mission (Mapping dark matter and dark energy) and the globally advocated One Health concept.

Defence & IR: The indigenous Akash Missile (SRSAM), Exercise Garuda Shakti (India-Indonesia), the SCO Secretariat located in Beijing, and the highly strategic Chabahar Port in Iran.

Sports & Awards: Neeraj Chopra making history at the 2023 World Athletics Championships, and The Elephant Whisperers (set in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve) winning the Oscar.

Government Schemes: The Jal Jeevan Mission operated by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.