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In today’s article on the 08 October 2026 current affairs, we have compiled the most important news headlines from across the country and the world. The key topics for today include Reform Utsav, the 94^th anniversary (foundation day) of the Indian Air Force, the 10^th edition of the India Mobile Congress, the 12^th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (IMSAREX), and more. Read these updates carefully, note down the important facts, and revise daily to strengthen your General Awareness section.

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08 October 2026 Current Affairs

• The Central Government launched the nationwide “Reform Utsav” campaign starting October 2, 2026 (coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti). Designed as a first-of-its-kind, multi-month citizen-driven governance initiative, the campaign aims to showcase transformative structural reforms, promote inclusive growth, and strengthen citizen-centric service delivery across all central ministries and departments.
• October 8, 2026, marks the 94^th anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF). Formed officially on October 8, 1932, the day commemorates the history, valour, and vital national security contributions of India’s air warriors.
  • Official Theme: “Indian Air Force – Infallible, Impervious and Precise” (highlighting operational reliability, resilience, and pinpoint precision).
  • Main Air Show & Venue: The focal point of this year’s celebrations features a high-impact aerial display at the Jodhpur Air Force Station, aligning with the ongoing multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti 2026.
• Legendary actor, filmmaker, and Padma Shri recipient Nana Patekar passed away on the morning of October 8, 2026, at the age of 75. He suffered a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa, and was rushed to a private hospital, where doctors attempted resuscitation before pronouncing him dead at 5:20 AM.
• The milestone 10^th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 officially kicked off on October 7 and runs through October 10, 2026, at Yashobhoomi (India International Convention & Expo Centre), New Delhi. Jointly organized by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), IMC 2026 stands as Asia’s premier digital technology, telecom, and deep-tech forum.
• During the 63^rd meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held from October 5 to 7, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a crucial shift in its monetary stance, raising the policy repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 5.50%. This marks India’s first interest rate hike in over three years, signaling a decisive departure from the prolonged pause and subsequent easing cycles.
• On October 7, 2026, Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth formally inaugurated the 12^th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026), organized by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The high-stakes biennial exercise features extensive live-action maritime and aerial demonstrations off the Paradip coast in Odisha, backed by the concurrent convening of the 24^th National Maritime Search and Rescue (NMSAR) Board Meeting in Bhubaneswar.
• On October 6, 2026, during the ASHA Sammelan-2026 and ASHA Samman Samaroh held at Thyagraj Stadium, the Delhi Government rolled out a series of major public health and administrative initiatives. The event was jointly led by Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
• In its latest India Development Update and October South Asia Economic Update, the World Bank revised its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth projection for India for the financial year 2026–27 (FY27) upward to 7.1%, marking a 0.5 percentage point increase from its previous 6.6% forecast made in April. The upward revision mirrors the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) concurrent economic outlook, reflecting stronger-than-expected momentum across domestic and external pillars.
• In a report released on October 6, 2026, titled “India and Artificial Intelligence: Seizing the Development Opportunity”, the World Bank officially ranked India among the top 10 emerging-market performers in artificial intelligence (AI) readiness.
  • Surge in Private AI Investment: The World Bank highlighted that private investment in artificial intelligence within India more than tripled, jumping from $1.2 billion in 2024 to $4.1 billion in 2025, reflecting immense confidence from domestic enterprises, startups, and global tech investors.
  • Growth of Global Capability Centres (GCCs): Employment in India-based GCCs expanded significantly, rising to 2.36 million professionals, solidifying the nation’s role as a powerhouse for global IT, automation, and advanced data analytics.
• Novak Djokovic captured his first ATP Tour title of the 2026 season by winning the China Open in Beijing. The victory marked his seventh China Open crown and the 102^nd tour-level trophy of his legendary career.
• Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his crown at the Japan Open Tennis Championships, defeating the Czech Republic’s Jiří Lehečka in straight sets. The top-seeded Spaniard captured the ATP 500 hard-court title at Tokyo’s Ariake Coliseum with a hard-fought 7-6(4), 6-4 victory.
• The third edition of Sagarmanthan: The Great Oceans Dialogue is currently underway in New Delhi, running from October 7 to 9, 2026. Co-hosted jointly by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), the summit has established itself as one of the world’s leading international forums dedicated to ocean geopolitics, maritime trade, shipping, and sustainable blue economies.
• Uttarakhand officially crossed a historic educational milestone, being declared India’s sixth fully literate state under the central ULLAS (Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society) framework and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
• The Union Cabinet approved the conferment of Classical Language status to five additional languages, expanding the total number of recognized classical languages in India from six to eleven.
  • Marathi
  • Bengali
  • Assamese
  • Pali
  • Prakrit
• On October 8, 2026, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda officially launched JOSH (Joint Squad for Health) Teams under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan at a national event held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Co-launched alongside Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the initiative aims to harness the energy and grassroots reach of youth to accelerate India’s journey toward eliminating tuberculosis.
• During External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s official diplomatic visit to West Africa, India and Ghana formally signed and exchanged two landmark Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to expand bilateral collaboration in science, education, and agriculture. The agreements were exchanged in the presence of EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar and Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
• Indian mathematician and Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru professor Mahesh Kakde has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Ramanujan Prize for Young Mathematicians from Developing Countries. The announcement recognizes his monumental contributions to advanced algebraic number theory.

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