Daily Current Affairs — 8 October 2026
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8 October 2026ISRO, IIG conduct outreach programme in Port Blair
ISRO and IIG conducted a Space Science Outreach Programme in Port Blair, as stated in the headline.
RBI Raises Repo Rate by 25 Basis Points
The Reserve Bank of India raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5%.
Public voting opens for Indian of the Year 2026
CNN-News18 has opened public voting for Indian of the Year 2026 across eight categories.
Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature 2026
The title states that Anne Carson was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature 2026 for her innovative literary works.
Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026
PIB reports the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026.
IMC 2026: PM Modi on 5G and digital push
The headline says PM Modi highlighted India’s 5G expansion and digital technology push at IMC 2026.
Gaganyaan mission reaches advanced stage
ISRO has completed key systems and infrastructure for the Gaganyaan mission, according to DD News.
Deposit rate hikes unlikely for 3 months
SBI chairman C S Setty said deposit rate hikes are unlikely for the next 3 months and that RBI action will help net interest margins.
WWF Living Planet Report 2026: Monitored Wildlife Populations Decline 73%
The report title says monitored wildlife populations declined 73%.
PM-Kisan: ₹4.27 lakh crore disbursed
Centre has disbursed ₹4.27 lakh crore in 22 installments under PM-Kisan since inception.
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