10 October 2026 Current Affairs: RBI Dollar Window – Daily GK for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railway Exams

Key current affairs developments for Saturday, 10 October 2026 included the Reserve Bank of India’s special dollar window for public sector oil marketing companies and related foreign-exchange regulatory measures, the Supreme Court’s constitution of a Standing Committee on Judicial Well-being, and the launch of the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel Shreyas at GRSE, Kolkata. The day also marked World Mental Health Day 2026, observed under the theme “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change.”

12 exam-relevant items for 10 October 2026: 10 from official/primary sources, 2 from reputable secondary or developing reports

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Today’s coverage: 11 categories screened, 12 items retained, several items screened but not retained after date, source and significance checks.
Also screened and left out: routine domestic ISL match scores (limited exam durability) and ceremonial VIP greetings/attendance without new institutional facts.

Source labels: [Official] = primary/official body (PIB, ministry, regulator, court, official federation) — linked where a direct URL was found. [Secondary] = reputable report; primary source not located. A “/Developing” suffix (as in [Official/Developing]) = same-day figures/outcomes may still change.

National & Policy

[Official] Supreme Court Constitutes Standing Committee on Judicial Well-being

On 10 October 2026, coinciding with World Mental Health Day, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant constituted a Standing Committee on Judicial Well-being under the Supreme Court of India. The committee is chaired by Justice K.V. Viswanathan and includes Dr. Savita Malhotra (former Dean, PGIMER Chandigarh), psychologist Rajat Mitra, Advocate-on-Record Mrinal Kanwar, and Registrar Aarti Singh. It will examine occupational stress, workload, and mental well-being of judicial officers and recommend institutional measures.
Source: Supreme Court of India, 10 October 2026

Exam Points:

• Constituted by CJI Surya Kant on 10 October 2026
• Chaired by Justice K.V. Viswanathan
• Focus: mental and physical well-being of judicial officers
• Aligns with Nauru Declaration on Judicial Well-being (2024)

Static Link: Supreme Court of India inaugurated on 28 January 1950; headquarters in New Delhi.

[Official] Manipur Chief Minister Meets Prime Minister

Chief Minister of Manipur Y. Khemchand Singh called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 10 October 2026. They discussed issues concerning the northeastern state. The Chief Minister later stated that the meeting reinforced commitment to lasting peace, stability, and inclusive development in Manipur as part of Viksit Bharat.
Source: PIB, 10 October 2026

Exam Points:

• Meeting held on 10 October 2026 in New Delhi
• CM: Y. Khemchand Singh
• Discussed state-related issues, including peace and development

Economy & Banking

[Official] RBI Opens Special Dollar Window for PSU Oil Marketing Companies

On 10 October 2026, the Reserve Bank of India announced a special window to meet the entire daily dollar requirements of three public sector oil marketing companies—Indian Oil Corporation, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation, and Bharat Petroleum Corporation. The facility, under which the RBI will sell US dollars through designated banks, takes effect from 12 October 2026 and remains until further notice. The move aims to support the rupee amid elevated oil prices and market conditions.
Source: RBI, 10 October 2026

Exam Points:

• Covers IOC, HPCL and BPCL
• Effective from 12 October 2026 until further notice
• RBI sells USD via designated banks
• Aimed at orderly forex market functioning

Static Link: Reserve Bank of India established on 1 April 1935; headquarters in Mumbai.

[Official] RBI Tightens Foreign Exchange Derivative Rules

The RBI on 10 October 2026 issued regulatory measures for the foreign exchange market through A.P. (DIR Series) Circulars No. 25 and 26. Key steps include a ban on rebooking cancelled INR-involving foreign exchange derivative contracts (rollover on maturity still allowed), reduction of the threshold for transactions without establishing underlying exposure from USD 100 million to USD 5 million, and introduction of a Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve (FERR) of 20 per cent cash for contracts exceeding USD 2 million notional in certain cases.
Source: RBI, 10 October 2026

Exam Points:

• No rebooking of cancelled INR forex derivative contracts
• Threshold cut from USD 100 million to USD 5 million
• FERR: 20% cash reserve for contracts above USD 2 million notional
• Issued via two A.P. (DIR Series) circulars

Science & Technology

[Official] India Mobile Congress 2026 Concludes with AI for Agri-Food Focus

The 10th India Mobile Congress 2026 concluded in New Delhi on 10 October 2026 under the theme “Scale Without Boundaries.” The final day featured the second meeting of the Global Initiative on AI for Agri-Food Systems (GI-AI4FS), hosted with the ITU, and the Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India. Discussions covered AI applications in agriculture, autonomous 5G AI agents, and last-mile digital connectivity.
Source: PIB / Department of Telecommunications reporting, 10 October 2026

Exam Points:

• Concluded 10 October 2026 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi
• Theme: Scale Without Boundaries
• GI-AI4FS second meeting held
• Robotics for Good Youth Challenge featured

Defence & Security

[Official] GRSE Launches Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel Shreyas

Yard 3040 (Shreyas), a Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel, was launched at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, on 10 October 2026 by Mrs Reyman Kochhar in the presence of Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff. The indigenously designed vessel (approx. 113 m length, 3,000 tonnes displacement, up to 23 knots, 8,500 nm endurance) is part of the Indian Navy’s 11-ship NGOPV programme for surveillance, HADR, anti-piracy and multi-domain operations. This is the third NGOPV launched by GRSE in under five months.
Source: PIB / Ministry of Defence, 10 October 2026

Exam Points:

• Launched 10 October 2026 at GRSE, Kolkata
• Named Shreyas (Sanskrit: Best/Most Excellent)
• Third GRSE NGOPV in under five months (after Sanghmitra and Shruti)
• Part of 11-ship indigenous NGOPV programme

[Official] Raksha Mantri Addresses Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed participants of the second edition of multinational air Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur on 10 October 2026. Hosted by the Indian Air Force from 26 September to 12 October, the exercise involved air forces from seven friendly foreign countries and 32 observer nations. He emphasised self-reliance in defence, interoperability, and technology cooperation.
Source: Ministry of Defence / PIB reporting, 10 October 2026

Exam Points:

• Addressed on 10 October 2026 at Jodhpur
• Second edition of Tarang Shakti (IAF-hosted)
• Participants: 7 FFCs + 32 observer nations
• Focus: self-reliance and operational cooperation

Government Schemes, Reports & Indices

[Official] NCCSR 2026 Concludes; CSR Framework for Coal Companies Released

The Third National Conference and Exhibition on Corporate Social Responsibility (NCCSR 2026) concluded in New Delhi on 10 October 2026. Organised by the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs with the theme “Re-envisioning the Spirit of CSR for Viksit Bharat: From Compliance to Commitment,” the event saw the release of the Comprehensive CSR Framework for Indian Coal Companies and the India CSR Factbook 2024–25.
Source: PIB / Ministry of Corporate Affairs, 10 October 2026

Exam Points:

• Concluded on 10 October 2026 in New Delhi
• Theme: From Compliance to Commitment
• Comprehensive CSR Framework for Coal Companies released
• Organised by IICA under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs

[Official] PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Marks Progress After First Year

A government factsheet released on 10 October 2026 highlighted progress under the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY), which completes its first year on 11 October 2026. The scheme targets 100 Aspirational Agricultural Districts through convergence of 36 Central schemes. Average district scores across six objectives rose from 18.85 (April 2026) to 46.89 (August 2026).
Source: Government factsheet reporting, 10 October 2026

Exam Points:

• Completes first year on 11 October 2026
• Covers 100 Aspirational Agricultural Districts
• Score improvement: 18.85 to 46.89 (April–August 2026)
• Convergence of 36 Central schemes

State-Specific News

[Official] Vice-President Addresses Second Convocation of AIIMS Deoghar

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed the second convocation of AIIMS Deoghar in Jharkhand on 10 October 2026. He noted that 132 of 173 graduating students were women and emphasised quality healthcare access for tribal and rural communities as central to Viksit Bharat. He also visited the Sainya Sampark Mela for veterans.
Source: PIB / Vice-President’s Secretariat, 10 October 2026

Exam Points:

• Addressed on 10 October 2026 at AIIMS Deoghar
• 132 of 173 graduates were women
• Highlighted healthcare for tribal/rural communities
• Also visited Sainya Sampark Mela

Important Day / Theme

[Official] World Mental Health Day 2026

World Mental Health Day is observed annually on 10 October. The 2026 theme, announced by the World Health Organisation and World Federation for Mental Health, is “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change.” It calls for meaningful engagement of people with lived experience of mental health conditions in shaping policies and services. In India, related initiatives include Tele-MANAS (helpline 14416).
Source: WHO, 10 October 2026

Exam Points:

• Observed on 10 October every year
• 2026 theme: Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change
• Supported by WHO and WFMH
• India: Tele-MANAS helpline 14416

10 October 2026 Current Affairs: One-Liner Revision

• RBI opened a special dollar window for IOC, HPCL and BPCL effective 12 October 2026.
• RBI cut the forex derivative threshold without underlying exposure from USD 100 million to USD 5 million and introduced 20% FERR.
• Supreme Court constituted a Standing Committee on Judicial Well-being chaired by Justice K.V. Viswanathan.
• GRSE launched NGOPV Shreyas at Kolkata on 10 October; third such vessel in under five months.
• Raksha Mantri addressed Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 participants at Jodhpur.
• India Mobile Congress 2026 concluded with GI-AI4FS meeting and Robotics for Good challenge.
• NCCSR 2026 concluded with the release of the Comprehensive CSR Framework for Coal Companies.
• PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana average district scores rose from 18.85 to 46.89.
• World Mental Health Day 2026 theme: Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change.
• Vice-President addressed AIIMS Deoghar convocation; 132 of 173 graduates were women.
• Manipur CM Y. Khemchand Singh met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 10 October.
• RBI measures aimed at orderly functioning of forex market amid rupee pressure.

Source note: use the linked official releases and the editorial cutoff above when revising; developing figures may be updated.

The RBI’s dual actions on the oil companies’ dollar window and tighter forex derivative rules, together with the Supreme Court’s judicial well-being committee and the indigenous NGOPV launch, offer clear institutional and numerical facts worth a second look before the next revision cycle.