Current Affairs 03 October 2026
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Andhra Pradesh Current Affairs
AP High Court on BC Reservation Orders for Local Body Elections
The Andhra Pradesh High Court on October 1, 2026, struck down the State government’s orders providing 34% reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in Panchayat Raj Institutions (PRIs) and 33.33% reservation in Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Lisa Gill and Justice Challa Gunaranjan held that the reservation arrangement breached the 50% ceiling applicable to total reservations in local bodies under Supreme Court precedents.
Schemes
GOBARdhan Scheme launched on 01 October
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri launched the GOBARdhan Central Sector Scheme on October 1, 2026, to accelerate the development of India’s Compressed Biogas (CBG) sector. The Union Cabinet approved the scheme on August 6, 2026, with an outlay of ₹23,731 crore.
The scheme will operate for 10 years from FY 2026–27 to FY 2035–36 and aims to increase India’s domestic CBG production nearly ten-fold to around 5 MMSCMD (Million Metric Standard Cubic Metres per Day). CBG is produced from organic resources such as crop residue, cattle dung and other biodegradable waste, helping convert waste into clean energy while also producing organic manure.
The scheme is expected to generate more than ₹40,000 crore in foreign-exchange savings, add over ₹75,000 crore to GDP and create more than 1.5 lakh jobs. It is also expected to replace 10 million tonnes of fossil fuel, reduce over 40 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions and support production of 250 million tonnes of organic manure.
Note: GOBARdhan stands for Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan.
PM E-DRIVE Scheme
The PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme is a major Central Government initiative to accelerate the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs), expand charging infrastructure and strengthen India’s domestic EV manufacturing ecosystem. Implemented from October 2024, the scheme has a total outlay of ₹11,900 crore and has been extended until March 31, 2028.
PM E-DRIVE provides demand incentives and infrastructure support for electric two-wheelers (e-2Ws), electric three-wheelers (e-3Ws), e-ambulances, e-trucks and e-buses, besides supporting EV public charging infrastructure and modernisation of vehicle testing agencies.
Important Days
National Voluntary Blood Donation Day – October 1
India observed National Voluntary Blood Donation Day (NVBDD) 2026 on October 1 to promote regular, voluntary, and non-remunerated blood donation and ensure an adequate, safe supply of blood and blood components. The theme for National Voluntary Blood Donation Day 2026 was “One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.”
Daily Current Affairs Quiz
Q1. What was the theme of National Voluntary Blood Donation Day 2026?
A. Donate Blood, Give Hope Together
B. One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.
C. Give Blood, Give Plasma, Share Life
D. Safe Blood for a Healthy India
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Answer: B. One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.
Explanation: National Voluntary Blood Donation Day is observed in India on October 1 every year. The theme for 2026 was “One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.”, highlighting the importance of regular voluntary blood donation.
Q2. National Voluntary Blood Donation Day is observed in India on which of the following days?
A. September 30
B. October 01
C. October 02
D. September 29
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Answer: B. October 01
Explanation: National Voluntary Blood Donation Day is observed in India every year on October 1 to promote voluntary and non-remunerated blood donation. World Blood Donor Day, in comparison, is observed on June 14.
Q3. What is the total outlay approved for the GOBARdhan Central Sector Scheme for development of India’s Compressed Biogas (CBG) sector?
A. ₹13,731 crore
B. ₹18,500 crore
C. ₹23,731 crore
D. ₹30,000 crore
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Answer: C. ₹23,731 crore
Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved the GOBARdhan Central Sector Scheme on August 6, 2026, with an outlay of ₹23,731 crore. The ten-year scheme, covering FY 2026–27 to FY 2035–36, aims to increase India’s domestic CBG production nearly ten-fold to around 5 MMSCMD.
Q4. What is the total outlay of the PM E-DRIVE Scheme for promoting electric mobility in India?
A. ₹8,900 crore
B. ₹10,900 crore
C. ₹11,900 crore
D. ₹14,028 crore
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Answer: C. ₹11,900 crore
Explanation: The PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme has a total outlay of ₹11,900 crore. Implemented from October 2024 and extended until March 31, 2028, it supports EV adoption, e-buses, charging infrastructure and vehicle testing facilities.
Q5. The PM E-DRIVE Scheme, aimed at promoting electric mobility in India, has been extended until which of the following dates?
A. 31 March 2027
B. 31 March 2028
C. 31 March 2029
D. 31 March 2030
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Answer: B. 31 March 2028
Explanation: The PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme, implemented from October 2024, has been extended until 31 March 2028. The scheme has a total outlay of ₹11,900 crore and promotes EV adoption, charging infrastructure and the domestic EV manufacturing ecosystem.
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Who conducts local body elections in India?
Local body elections are conducted by the respective State Election Commission (SEC) established in each state and union territory.
What are the benefits of the GOBARdhan scheme?
The GOBARdhan Scheme (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) turns cattle dung, agricultural residue, and organic waste into clean energy and organic fertilizer.
Is the PM E-DRIVE scheme being extended?
Yes, the government has extended the PM E-DRIVE scheme until March 31, 2028.
Who is eligible for the PM E-Drive subsidy?
Individual buyers, commercial fleet operators, and corporate entities purchasing eligible electric vehicles with advanced lithium-ion batteries qualify for the PM E-DRIVE subsidy.
Disclaimer: This article is prepared for competitive exam preparation using publicly available information.
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