UPSC current affairs — 1 October 2026

The 8 exam-relevant stories for 1 October 2026.

  1. Cabinet approves hike in Rabi minimum support prices for 2027-28 season (Economy)
    The Union Cabinet has approved an increase in the minimum support prices (MSP) for Rabi crops for the 2027-28 season, with safflower receiving the highest hike of 10.3% to reach ₹7,215 per quintal.
  2. Bihar Cabinet gives nod to Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026 (Environment)
    The Bihar Cabinet has approved the Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026, to promote renewable energy, reduce dependence on natural gas imports, and lower carbon emissions in line with the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
  3. Encroachments, illegal salt pans: NGT orders Sambhar Lake inspection (Environment)
    The National Green Tribunal has ordered an inspection of Sambhar Lake to address issues related to encroachments and illegal salt pans.
  4. What are the new guidelines set by IN-SPACe for Indian and foreign hosted-payloads? (S&T)
    IN-SPACe has released new regulatory guidelines detailing authorisation rules, security compliance, ITU filings, and requirements for Indian and foreign hosted-payloads.
  5. The India-EFTA partnership, one plus one equals three (IR)
    An analysis of the ambitious India-European Free Trade Association partnership and its potential to deliver across trade, technology, energy, and Arctic stewardship.
  6. India-Myanmar defence dialogue to be held in Northeast amid border security concerns (Security)
    The third edition of the India-Myanmar defence dialogue will be held in Guwahati, highlighting the growing focus on addressing security challenges in India's Northeast region.
  7. Southwest monsoon ends with 12% deficit (Environment)
    The southwest monsoon has concluded with a 12% rainfall deficit, marking the lowest monsoon rainfall since 2015, with the east and northeast regions experiencing their driest monsoon since 1901.
  8. Casteist slurs on social media can attract SC/ST Act: What Calcutta HC said on ‘public view’ (Polity)
    The Calcutta High Court has ruled that casteist slurs made on social media platforms can attract the provisions of the SC/ST Act, clarifying the interpretation of 'public view' in the digital space.

All stories for 1 October 2026 · ← 30 September 2026 · 2 October 2026 →