DAILY GK 7-9 OCT 2026
1.
MILITARY EXERCISE - MOUNTAIN
GUARDIAN
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The inaugural edition
of the India–United Arab Emirates (UAE) Joint
Bilateral Military Exercise ‘Mountain Guardian 2026’ held
at the Foreign Training Node (FTN), Chaubatia, Uttarakhand, involving
the Indian Army (IA) and the UAE Army.
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The exercise focuses on technology-enabled operations and exchange of tactics,
techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for mountainous terrain.
2.
NATIONAL MARITIME SEARCH
& RESCUE EXERCISE ‘SAREX-2026’
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12th National
Maritime Search & Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026), organised
by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) off the Paradip coast, Odisha.
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The exercise simulated a Mass Rescue Operation (MRO) involving simultaneous
aeronautical and maritime distress situations, including a passenger aircraft
ditching at sea with 228 persons onboard and impacting container vessel MV
Zumba.
3.
NANA PATEKAR PASSED AWAY
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Veteran Indian actor and filmmaker Nana
Patekar passed away at the age of 75 in Goa.
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He was known for his work in Hindi and Marathi cinema, theatre and
filmmaking.
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He was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2013 for
his contributions to the field of Arts.
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He was born as Vishwanath Patekar on 1
January 1951 in Murud-Janjira, Maharashtra.
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He made his acting debut in Gaman
(1978) and gained recognition for Parinda (1989).
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His notable films included Krantiveer, Agni Sakshi, Welcome,
Raajneeti, Ab Tak Chhappan and Natsamrat.
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He made his directorial debut with Prahaar: The Final Attack (1991).
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National Awards: He
received three National Film Awards
for his performances in Hindi cinema.
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1990: Best Supporting Actor – Parinda (1989).
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1995: Best Actor – Krantiveer (1994).
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1997: Best Supporting Actor – Agni Sakshi (1996).
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In 2015, he co-founded the Naam Foundation with Marathi actor Makarand Anaspure
to support drought-affected farmers and their families in Maharashtra.
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Territorial Army: Nana
Patekar underwent military training with
the Maratha Light Infantry and was associated with the Indian Army during
the 1999 Kargil War, spending time alongside soldiers in forward areas.
4.
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER
PERSONS 2026 – OCTOBER 1
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The United Nations (UN) observes the
International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) annually across the world on
1 October to recognise the contributions of older persons and
promote awareness of their rights, dignity, health and well-being.
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2026 Theme: “The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems
for Longer Lives”
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The observance traces back to the 1982
World Assembly on Ageing,
which adopted the Vienna International
Plan of Action on Ageing.
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On 14 December 1990, the
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/45/106,
designating 1 October as the International Day of Older Persons (IDOP).
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IDOP
was first observed on 1 October 1991.
5.
WORLD VEGETARIAN DAY 2026 –
OCTOBER 1
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World Vegetarian Day (WVD)
is observed annually across the world on 1 October to promote
the ethical, environmental and health benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle.
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The word “vegetarian” is derived from the Latin term vegetus,
meaning lively or vigorous.
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The North American Vegetarian Society (NAVS),
based in New York, USA, established World Vegetarian Day (WVD) in 1977.
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In 1978, the International
Vegetarian Union (IVU) endorsed WVD, giving the observance international
recognition.
6.
INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY
2026 – OCTOBER 1
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International Coffee Day (ICD)
is annually observed across the globe on October 1.
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2026 Theme: “Celebrating Coffee, Honouring the People
Behind Every Cup”
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The first International Coffee Day was
observed on October 1, 2015.
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The date
also coincides with the beginning of
the coffee year in many coffee-producing countries.
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On October 1, 2026, the FAO organised the
inaugural official ICD celebration at its headquarters in Rome, Italy.
7.
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF
NON-VIOLENCE 2026 – OCTOBER 2
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The United Nations (UN) International
Day of Non-Violence is observed annually on October 2,
the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
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October 2, 2026, marks the 157th
birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the 20th International
Day of Non-Violence.
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The UN General Assembly (UNGA) established
the International Day of Non-Violence through Resolution A/RES/61/271 on June
15, 2007, following a proposal
by Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi.
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The day was first observed on October 2, 2007.
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October 2 is also observed as Gandhi
Jayanti and Swachh Bharat Diwas in India.
8.
WORLD ANIMAL DAY 2026 –
OCTOBER 4
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World Animal Day
(WAD), also known as Animal Lovers Day, is observed annually on October
4 worldwide to raise awareness about animal welfare and highlight the
importance of protecting animals.
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2026 Theme: “See the World Through Their Eyes” ·
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The first
WAD was observed on March 24, 1925, in Berlin, Germany.
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In
1931, October 4 was officially adopted as World Animal Day at the Florence Congress in Italy.
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Since 2003,
WAD has been coordinated by the
UK-based Naturewatch Foundation.
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October
4 also marks the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.
9.
WORLD TEACHER’S DAY 2026 –
OCTOBER 5
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World Teachers’ Day (WTD)
is observed annually on 5 October by the United Nations
Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to recognise and
honour the vital contribution of teachers in education and shaping future
generations.
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2026 Theme:
“Standing with teachers: 60 years of protecting the profession, advancing its
status and shaping our futures”.
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On 5
October 1966, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and UNESCO adopted the
Recommendation concerning the Status of
Teachers in Paris, France.
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World Teachers’ Day (WTD) was first observed
on 5 October 1994, marking the anniversary of the 1966
recommendation.
10.
WORLD HABITAT DAY 2026–
OCTOBER 5
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The United Nations (UN) observes World
Habitat Day (WHD) annually on the first Monday of October
to highlight the condition of human settlements and promote the right of every
person to adequate shelter.
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2026 Theme: “Adequate Housing for All”.
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WHD was first celebrated in 1986
in Nairobi, Kenya.
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The World Habitat Day 2026
global observance was held in Muscat, Oman.
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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
(MoHUA) celebrated World Habitat Day 2026 in New
Delhi, Delhi, under the theme “Adequate
Housing for All”.
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The event showcased progress and best practices under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY-U)
and PMAY-U 2.0 towards achieving “Housing for All.”
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During the event, a mobile
application(app) and revamped
websites for PMAY-U and PMAY-U 2.0 were launched.
11.
WORLD COTTON DAY 2026 –
OCTOBER 7
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The United Nations (UN) annually observes World
Cotton Day (WCD) on 7 October to highlight cotton’s
vital role in economic growth, international trade and poverty reduction.
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2026 Theme: “Cotton for Good: Building Prosperity Through
Trade, Transformation and Partnership”.
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The
idea of World Cotton Day was proposed in 2019 by
the Cotton Four (C-4) countries: Benin,
Burkina Faso, Chad and Mali, which urged the World Trade Organization (WTO)
to recognise 7 October as World Cotton Day.
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The first UN-recognised World Cotton Day was
observed on 7 October 2021.
12.
WORLD SPACE WEEK 2026 –
OCTOBER 4 TO 10
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The United Nations (UN)’s World Space
Week (WSW) is annually observed across the globe from 4th to
10th October to highlight the role
of space science and technology in improving human life, promote awareness
of space activities, encourage interest in space science and foster
international cooperation.
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Theme: “Rocket
Revolution”.
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In
1999, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted
Resolution 54/68, officially declaring 4–10 October as World Space Week.
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The
first World Space Week was observed from October 4–10, 2000.
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WSW celebrations are led by the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer
Space (COPUOS) and the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA).
13.
INDIAN AIR FORCE DAY 2026 –
OCTOBER 8
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Indian Air Force (IAF) Day,
also known as IAF Raising Day, is observed annually across India on 8
October.
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2026 Theme: “Indian Air Force – Infallible, Impervious and
Precise”.
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The IAF was founded on 8 October 1932 as part of the British Royal Air Force under the
name Royal Indian Air Force (RIAF).
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The
Royal Indian Air Force (RIAF) made its first official flight on 1 April 1933
with six officers and 19 Hawaii Sepoys from the Royal Air Force.
14.
WORLD POST DAY 2026 –
OCTOBER 9
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The United Nations (UN)’s World Post
Day (WPD) is annually observed across the globe on 9th October
to mark the establishment of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874
in Bern, Switzerland.
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2026 Theme: “World Post Day: One Postal Network, Infinite
Possibilities”.
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In
1969, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) Congress in Tokyo, Japan, adopted a resolution to
observe 9th October as UPU Day, commemorating the organisation’s founding anniversary.
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In 1984, the UPU Congress in Hamburg, Germany, officially renamed UPU Day as WPD.
15.
SEBI LAUNCHES ‘SAMAJH SE
INVESTING SIMPLE’ CAMPAIGN
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The Securities
and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) launched the nationwide investor-awareness campaign ‘Samajh
Se Investing Simple’ under Project Jagrook at Panjab
University, Chandigarh.
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The
campaign encourages investors to understand investment products,
their features and risks, verify the authenticity of platforms, and check
payment requests before transferring money.
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Project Jagrook:
It is a nationwide financial literacy
programme led by SEBI in collaboration with National Institute of
Securities Markets (NISM), Bombay
Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock
Exchange of India (NSE), Multi
Commodity Exchange of India (MCX),
Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL), National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Association.
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SEBI
launched Mentoring of
University/College Students by Trainers
(MUST) trains faculty, staff and senior students as Partner Trainers (PTs) for campus-level financial education.
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SEBI also launched its official
WhatsApp Channel (1800 22 7575) with a verified blue tick and continues
investor-awareness activities with State/Union Territory
(UT) Governments and the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR).