This is the current affairs 4 & 5 october 2026. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
1. Which country’s laboratory did a researcher die after coming into contact with live plague bacteria following the breakage of a test tube, while 200 people were quarantined?
a. USA
b. France
c. Russia
d. Germany
Answer: c. Russia
What happened?
– A laboratory worker died of plague in the Irkutsk region of Siberia, Russia.
– Following this case, around 200 people were placed under medical observation.
– Officials in Irkutsk initially described the disease as a “particularly dangerous infection.”
– Impact on India: Negligible for now, no spread.
Who confirmed it?
– The head of the neighboring Republic of Buryatia, Alexey Tsydenov, confirmed the woman’s death from plague.
– He did not share detailed information.
– Governor Igor Kobzev did not mention the woman’s death in his statement.
Who was the woman and what happened?
– The female researcher has been identified as Daria Sh. (Daria Sh.), aged 27 or 28 years.
– She was working at the Anti-Plague Institute in Irkutsk.
– On 29 September 2026, she was admitted to a hospital in the city of Shelekhov with symptoms of severe pneumonia.
– She was placed on ventilator support and died on 1 October 2026.
How did the infection occur?
– It has been reported that while collecting samples, a test tube containing live bacteria accidentally broke.
– Officials said the situation is stable, there is no other case, and the tests are negative.
What is plague?
– According to the World Health Organization (WHO), plague is caused by the Yersinia pestis bacterium.
– It is a zoonotic bacterium, which is usually found in small mammals and their fleas.
– Symptoms can generally develop in infected people after 1 to 7 days.
– Bubonic plague is the most common clinical form of plague.
– Risk: Without treatment, it is almost 100% fatal, but it can be treated quickly with antibiotics. Spread is limited (through close contact), not like corona.
Possible type
– According to media reports, the possible infection in this case has been described as “pneumonic plague.”
– Pneumonic plague affects the lungs and can be contagious.
When did the world last see a major plague?
– The last major global pandemic of plague was the “Third Plague Pandemic.”
– It began in Yunnan, China, in 1855.
– This pandemic lasted until around 1960.
Plague cases in India
– 1994: Major plague outbreak in India: Beed in Maharashtra and Surat in Gujarat
– 2002: Small outbreak of pneumonic plague in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh; according to WHO, there were 16 cases and 4 deaths
– 2004: Last reported plague outbreak in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
Current situation (according to WHO)
– Human plague is still endemic in several countries.
– Most of the cases reported to WHO between 2019 and 2025
– Came from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Madagascar.
Main facts
– Cause: Yersinia pestis bacterium
– Symptoms can develop within 1–7 days.
– A laboratory worker in Siberia, Russia, died of plague.
– Around 200 people are under medical observation.
– Possible form: Pneumonic plague.
– Last major pandemic: 1855–1960 (Third Plague Pandemic)
– Currently, more cases are reported in the DRC and Madagascar.
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2. How many strategic locations in Ladakh, including tension points along the LAC, did the Central Government formally mark on the official map?
a. 38
b. 28
c. 30
d. 25
Answer: b. 28
– The Central Government released this list on 2 October 2026.
– The Ministry of Home Affairs has included these names on the official map of the Survey of India.
– These include various types of geographical features in Ladakh, including mountains, peaks, passes, glaciers, valleys, rivers, and lakes.
These places in Ladakh were marked as peaks
– Atisha Giri
– Kanishka Peak
– Martand Giri
– Zorawar Peak
– Rinchen Zangpo
– Sakyashri Giri
– Marpa Lotsawa Ri
– Milarepa Kangri
– Shiva Ri
– Maheshwar Ri
These places were identified as mountains
– Karun Pir
– Drak Karpo
– Jolmori
Pass
– Chapchingal Pass
– Shachmirk Pass
Glaciers were identified as follows
– Parpik Glacier
– Skamari Glacier
Some other places
– Brangsa: Land area
– Kuksell: Land area
– Shakorga Valley: Valley
– Dehra Compass: Land area
– Gogra: Land area
– Kumaryana Point: Land area
– Panglung: Land area
– Guru Rinpoche: Lake
– Shamal Lungpa: Land area
– Yangpa River: River
– Hot Water Spring: Water body
Ladakh
– Capital: Leh
– Lieutenant Governor (LG): Vinay Kumar Saxena
– Population: 2.74 lakh
– Language: Ladakhi, Bhoti (local language)
– Neighboring states: Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir (UT)
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3. Which Caribbean country’s ministry signed an agreement with NPCI to adopt India’s UPI?
a. Jamaica
b. Barbados
c. Trinidad and Tobago
d. Cuba
Answer: c. Trinidad and Tobago
– An agreement was signed between the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and the ‘Ministry of Digital Transformation’ of Trinidad and Tobago.
– This agreement was signed in September 2024.
– India’s High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, Chandradath Singh, shared this information on 28 September 2026.
Caribbean Countries
– The Caribbean region is a group of islands located around the Caribbean Sea in the North Atlantic Ocean, comprising more than 7,000 islands and several independent countries and dependent territories.
– Tourism: This region is famous worldwide for its beautiful beaches, blue waters, and tropical climate.
Trinidad and Tobago
– Capital: Port of Spain
– President: Christine Kangaloo
– Prime Minister: Kamla Persad-Bissessar
– Population: 15.3 lakh
– Currency: Trinidad and Tobago Dollar
– Language: English
– Neighboring countries: Venezuela, Grenada, Barbados, Guyana.
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4. Who has become the new Managing Director (MD) and CEO of HDFC Bank?
a. Ankur Awasthi
b. Mayank Agarwal
c. Anup Bagchi
d. JS Bajaj
Answer: c. Anup Bagchi
– Anup Bagchi’s name was approved on 1 October 2027.
– He will be appointed for three years from 27 October 2026.
– Anup Bagchi started his career with the ICICI Group in 1992.
– He has previously served as an Executive Director on the bank’s board.
– He has worked in several sectors such as retail banking, MSME, corporate banking, treasury, and credit policy.
– Graduated in Chemical Engineering from IIT Kanpur.
– Studied Management at IIM Bengaluru.
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5. Which Indian educationist took the oath as a judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)?
a. Bimal N. Patel
b. P. Chandrasekhara Rao
c. L. Doliver M. Nelson
d. Rahul Chatterjee
Answer: a. Bimal N. Patel (He took the oath on 1 October 2026 in Hamburg, Germany)
– Bimal N. Patel is an Indian jurist and educationist.
– He took the oath on 1 October 2026 in Hamburg, Germany.
– He will serve for a nine-year term from 2026 to 2035.
– Bimal Patel has been serving on the United Nations International Law Commission since January 2023.
ITLOS
– It is an independent judicial body that resolves international disputes related to the use of seas and oceans.
– It was established on 16 November 1994.
– ITLOS has 21 independent judges, who are elected by the member states of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
– Headquarters: Hamburg, (Germany)
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6. For which Union Territory did the Union Cabinet approve the Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS)?
a. Delhi
b. Jammu and Kashmir
c. Chandigarh
d. Puducherry
Answer: a. Delhi
– Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on 30 September 2026 that its objective is to improve traffic corridors through AI-based traffic signals and real-time data.
– ₹1,789.52 crore was spent on this project.
– This system will give priority to emergency vehicles such as ambulances.
– It will automatically monitor those violating traffic rules.
– This proposal was prepared by the Delhi Traffic Police in 2007-08, which had been rejected twice earlier.
– Under this proposal, 42 corridors were identified, where 82 cameras were installed.
– After this, the study observed where there were more e-rickshaws in the capital, where more pedestrians travelled, where four-wheelers came, and where different types of vehicles came.
Why does Delhi need this?
– Delhi currently has around 71 lakh active registered vehicles.
– The number of vehicles has increased rapidly, while traffic management depends on fixed signals and manual control.
– The new system will control traffic according to the actual conditions of the roads.
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7. Where was the second edition of the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026) held?
a. Singapore
b. Philippines
c. Indonesia
d. Malaysia
Answer: b. Philippines
‘ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise’ (AIME-2026)
– Where held: Subic Bay, Philippines
– When: 28 September 2026 to 2 October 2026
– Which Indian warships participated: INS ‘Sahyadri’ and INS ‘Kulis’
– Objective: To further improve mutual understanding and the ability to work together at sea (interoperability) between the Indian Navy and the navies of ASEAN member countries.
ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations)
– Year of establishment: 8 August, 1967
– Headquarters: Jakarta (Indonesia)
– Objective: To promote economic development and trade among member states
11 countries of ASEAN
Countries and capitals
1. Myanmar – Naypyidaw
2. Thailand – Bangkok
3. Laos – Vientiane
4. Vietnam – Hanoi
5. Cambodia – Phnom Penh
6. Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur
7. Singapore – Singapore (City)
8. Indonesia – Jakarta
9. Brunei – Bandar Seri Begawan
10. Philippines – Manila
11. East Timor – Kuala Lumpur
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8. When is World Animal Day / World Animal Protection Day celebrated?
a. 1 October
b. 2 October
c. 3 October
d. 4 October
Answer: d. 4 October
2026 Theme
– See the World Through Their Eyes
– See the World Through Their Eyes
– This day reminds us that the Earth belongs not only to humans but also to animals, and protecting them is our responsibility.
– Its objective is to raise awareness among people about animal rights, their protection, and welfare.
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9. When is World Habitat Day celebrated?
a. First Saturday of October (3 October in 2026)
b. First Sunday of October (4 October in 2026)
c. First Monday of October (5 October in 2026)
d. First Tuesday of October (6 October in 2026)
Answer: c. First Monday of October (5 October in 2026)
– The day was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1985. After this, it was celebrated for the first time worldwide in 1986.
– The objective of this day is also to remind the world that everyone has the power and responsibility to shape the future of towns and cities.
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10. When is Ganga River Dolphin Day celebrated?
a. 7 October
b. 6 October
c. 5 October
d. 4 October
Answer: c. 5 October
– In India, this day is observed on 5 October to raise awareness about the conservation of the Ganga River dolphin.
– The endangered dolphin, one of the world’s rare creatures, was declared the National Aquatic Animal by the Government of India in 2010.
– So that the dolphin can be better conserved.
– Then, in 2012, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the Uttar Pradesh Government jointly launched a dolphin conservation campaign in the country.
– One major characteristic of the dolphin is that it produces a vibrating sound that bounces back after hitting any object and returns to the dolphin. This helps the dolphin determine how large and how close its prey is.
India’s First Dolphin Research Centre in Patna
– India’s first National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC) was opened in Patna in March 2024.
– This centre has been built on the banks of the Ganga in the Patna University campus.
– Hunting of the Ganga dolphin is prohibited under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
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11. The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association decided to name three new stands at which stadium after players S. Venkataraghavan, K. Srikkanth and R. Ashwin?
a. M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (Karnataka)
b. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Kerala)
c. MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk)
d. Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium (Telangana)
Answer: c. MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk)
– The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association took this decision at its Annual General Meeting.
– The three stands will be unveiled on 12 December 2026.
– S. Venkataraghavan played 57 Test matches and captained the Indian team in the 1975 and 1979 World Cups.
– K. Srikkanth was a member of the Indian team that won the 1983 World Cup.
– He was the chairman of the selection committee when India won the 2011 World Cup.
– R. Ashwin, India’s second-most successful Test bowler (537 wickets)
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12. Who has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD and CEO) of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited?
a. Anup Kumar Saha
b. Satish Chand Sharma
c. Ashok Vaswani
d. R Subramaniakumar
Answer: a. Anup Kumar Saha (The tenure will begin from 1 January 2027)
– Kotak Mahindra Bank approved the appointment of Anup Kumar Saha to this position on 1 October 2026.
– His three-year tenure will begin from 1 January 2027.
– He will replace Ashok Vaswani, whose tenure ends on 31 December 2026.
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