Today Current Affairs 3 October 2026 – Compiled from official public sources. Daily important news useful for preparation of UPSC, SSC, UPSSC, Defence and Police competitive exams.
Economy
India’s foreign exchange reserves decline by $18.3 billion to $747.5 billion
The country’s foreign exchange reserves declined by 18.3 billion US dollars (USD) to 747.5 billion US dollars during the week ended the 25th of September on 2 October 2026.
- According to Reserve Bank of India data, Foreign currency assets, the largest component of the reserves, dropped by 15.5 billion USD to 615.4 billion USD during the week.
- Gold reserves dropped by 2.5 billion USD to 108.7 billion US dollars.
- The country’s reserve position with the International Monetary Fund dipped by 86 million to 4.8 billion USD.
Environment
Mumbai’s Jawahar Dweep Becomes India’s First Plastic-free Oil Terminal
On 02 OCT 2026, Mumbai Port Authority declared its Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal plastic-free, a milestone in the port’s push toward more sustainable operations.
- The declaration came during Swachhata Abhiyan 2026, a cleanliness program held at Grey Gate, Indira Dock, Mumbai to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
- Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal led the event, while Dr.
- “A plastic-free Jawahar Dweep is proof that India’s ports can grow and stay clean at the same time.
National
Prime Minister attends prayer meeting at Gandhi Smriti, recalls timeless message of Bapu
On 2 October 2026, The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has joined the prayer meeting at Gandhi Smriti and recalled the timeless message of Mahatma Gandhi.
- The Prime Minister said that a key highlight of the occasion was his interaction with young friends.
- In a post on X, Shri Modi said; “Joined the prayer meeting at Gandhi Smriti.
- The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has joined the prayer meeting at Gandhi Smriti and recalled the timeless message of Mahatma Gandhi.
Sports
India climbs to fifth position in overall medal standings with tally rising to 76, including 16 gold
The gold rush continued for India at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, as Indian athletes delivered a stellar performance on Day 13, clinching SIX gold medals – in Hockey, Boxing, Wrestling and Archery – in a spectacular display of skill, determination and sporting excellence on 2 October 2026.
British-Indian chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan recognised by Guinness World Records as youngest Woman Grandmaster
British-Indian chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the youngest chess player to achieve the Woman Grandmaster (WGM) title on 2 October 2026.
- The 11-year-old London schoolgirl made history at the 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, becoming the youngest player ever to earn the coveted WGM title.