Daily Current Affairs — 10 October 2026
Daily Current Affairs · 10 October 2026
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Economy
World Development Report 2026: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence
The Union Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology launched the World Bank Group's World Development Report (WDR) 2026: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence.
- Rapid Diffusion vs. The Adoption Gap: AI is spreading faster than earlier General-Purpose Technologies (GPTs)
- By April 2025, ChatGPT adoption reached 25% among internet users in high-income economies, compared to 5.8% (upper-middle), 4.7% (lower-middle)
- Concentration: Advanced compute, chip design, and frontier models remain concentrated in the US
- In Sub-Saharan Africa, 32% of rural schools lack electricity, 68% lack internet, and 89% of 10-year-olds struggle with foundational reading (2024).
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- Meanwhile, outsourced BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) gigs fell 39% in 2025, and domestic data centers increasingly stress local power
- In India, AI weather forecasts produced savings of as much as USD 560 per small farmer in the state of Telangana.
- Follow the "Adopt, Adapt, Advance" Ladder: Adopt Off-the-Shelf Tools as a Starting Point: Leverage existing open-source
- Prioritize "Adaptation" for Maximum Development Dividends: Focus resources on tailoring models to local languages
- Labour and tax policies must also prevent premature job displacement due to AI automation.
- Standardized, clean and AI-ready government data integrated with Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) can improve public service delivery.
Explain the significance of the 'Adopt, Adapt and Advance' approach for developing countries seeking to harness Artificial Intelligence for development.
Which of the following statements about World Development Report 2026: The Promise of Artificial is correct?
Correct. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute.
Not quite. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute. The green option is the correct one.
Economy
IndiaAI Mission
The Indian government's commitment to advancing artificial intelligence (AI) technology is evident with its new budgetary allocation for the IndiaAI Mission.
- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has been allocated Rs 551.75 crore in the Union Budget 2024-25 to enhance AI infrastructure
- This move aims to support domestic AI development and reduce reliance on expensive foreign hardware.
- Objective: The mission aims to establish a robust AI computing infrastructure in India to support the development and testing of AI systems
- Data centre GPUs are crucial for parallel operations
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- The procurement will provide Indian startups with essential computing power, addressing a gap in the current market.
- IndiaAI Compute Capacity: Creation of a high-end AI computing ecosystem with over 10,000 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) to support AI startups
- IndiaAI Innovation Centre: Development of indigenous Large Multimodal Models (LMMs) and foundational models for various sectors
- IndiaAI Datasets Platform: A unified platform to provide seamless access to quality non-personal datasets for startups and researchers.
- IndiaAI Startup Financing: Provision of streamlined funding access for deep-tech AI startups to support innovative projects
- Key Trends: Adoption Across Sectors: AI adoption is growing in India across different sectors due to initiatives like the National AI Strategy
AI Applications for Societal Impact: Identify key societal challenges and develop AI-driven solutions.
With reference to IndiaAI Mission, consider the following statements:
- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has been allocated Rs 551.75 crore in the Union Budget 2024-44 to enhance AI infrastructure
- This move aims to support domestic AI development and reduce reliance on expensive foreign hardware
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct. Check each statement on its own before looking at the options. One of the two alters a figure, an institution or the direction of change stated in the source.
Not quite. Check each statement on its own before looking at the options. One of the two alters a figure, an institution or the direction of change stated in the source. The green option is the correct one.
Economy
Data Centres in India
Data centres are emerging as critical infrastructure supporting India's expanding digital economy by enabling digital services.
- About: A data centre is a secure facility that houses computing
- Rapid Capacity Expansion: India's growing digital economy is driving demand for data infrastructure
- Investment Growth: India's data-centre sector is witnessing significant investment activity
- NIC Data Centre Network: The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has established National Data Centres at Delhi (NIC Headquarters)
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- About: Modern data centres integrate computing systems
- Power Infrastructure: Data centres require 247 uninterrupted power supply to ensure continuous operation of critical equipment
- Storage Systems: Store large volumes of data using Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) and Solid-State Drives (SSDs).
- Application Server: The application server processes the request and determines the required service or information
- Infrastructure Status for Data Centres: The Union Budget 2022–23 included data centres in the Harmonized List of Infrastructure
- Tax Incentives for Cloud Infrastructure: The Union Budget 2026–27 introduced a tax holiday
Data centres have emerged as the backbone of India's digital economy.
Which of the following statements about Data Centres in India is correct?
Correct. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute.
Not quite. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute. The green option is the correct one.
Economy
Digital Public Infrastructure
Recently, Nasscom and Arthur D. Little have jointly released a report titled-Digital Public Infrastructure of India – Accelerating India's Digital.
- DEPA creates a digital framework that allows users to share their data on their own terms through a third-party entity
- Economic Impact: DPIs are projected to play a significant role in propelling India towards a USD 1 trillion digital economy by 2030
- DPIs are expected to enhance citizens' efficiency and promote social as well as financial inclusion.
- Mature DPIs like Aadhaar, UPI, and FASTag have already witnessed exponential adoption by 2022
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- Mature DPIs have already generated a significant economic value equivalent to 0.9% of India's GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
- India is currently a global leader in developing DPIs
- The success of DPIs is attributed to the relentless support by the government and enabled by the IT intellectual capital and startup ecosystem
- Existing digital entities are expected to evolve to deliver superior user experiences, leveraging new age technologies such as AI, Web 3, and others.
- Aadhaar is expected to continue to be a major contributor as its use cases expand to a broader range of services
- The foundation of India's digital revolution has been strengthened by DPIs or India Stack
With reference to Digital Public Infrastructure, consider the following statements:
- DEPA creates a digital framework that allows users to share their data on their own terms through a third-party entity
- Economic Impact: DPIs are projected to play a significant role in propelling India towards a USD 1 trillion digital economy by 2032
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct. Check each statement on its own before looking at the options. One of the two alters a figure, an institution or the direction of change stated in the source.
Not quite. Check each statement on its own before looking at the options. One of the two alters a figure, an institution or the direction of change stated in the source. The green option is the correct one.
Polity
Centenary of the Union Public Service Commission
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) completed 100 years on 1st October 2026, marking a century of its role in merit-based public service recruitment in India.
- About: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is an independent constitutional body responsible for recruitment to the All India Services
- The UPSC consists of a Chairman and other Members, all appointed by the President of India.
- Police Leadership: Empanels senior IPS officers for appointment as Director General of Police (DGP)/Head of Police Force in States
- These safeguards seek to protect the recruitment process against political interference, favouritism and nepotism.
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- Women's representation among candidates recommended through CSE increased from 3.6% in 1952 to 31.2% in 2025
- Introduction of Competitive Recruitment (1855): The Indian Civil Service (ICS) examination was introduced in London
- By 1919, only 78 of 1,255 ICS officers were Indians, reflecting limited access under colonial rule.
- In 1922, the ICS examination was conducted in India for the first time at Allahabad, alongside London.
- The Lee Commission (1924), chaired by Arthur Hamilton Lee, recommended the immediate establishment of a statutory Public Service Commission
- Sir Ross Barker was its first Chairman, assisted by four Members, and the Commission was initially housed at Metcalfe House, Delhi.
Which of the following statements about Centenary of the Union Public Service Commission is correct?
Correct. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute.
Not quite. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute. The green option is the correct one.
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Economy
Deputation of All India Services Officer
Recently, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) wrote to the States that the Union government proposes to amend Rule 6 (deputation of cadre officers) of the Indian Administrative Service (Cadre) Rules 1954.
- Under this, the Union government will acquire for itself overriding powers to transfer IAS
- All India Services (AIS): About: The All India Services (AIS) comprises the three civil services of India: Indian Administrative Service (IAS);
- Hence, they have the accountability to serve both under the State and the Centre.
- However, the Cadre Controlling Authority of AIS is the Union Government. The DoPT is the cadre controlling authority of IAS officers.
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- Cadre controlling authority for deputation of Indian Police Service
- Every State cadre of the service provides for a Central deputation quota
- Officers have to get a no-objection clearance from the State government for Central deputation.
- States have to depute the All India Services (AIS) officers
- If the State government delays posting a State cadre officer to the Centre
- The Centre will decide the actual number of officers to be deputed to the Central government in consultation with the State
Polity
SC Flags Delay in Regular DGP Appointments
Recently, the Supreme Court observed that many States are continuing with "acting" Directors General of Police (DGPs), bypassing the appointment of regular DGPs in violation of the Prakash Singh judgment (2006).
- In the Prakash Singh judgment, the Court ruled that DGP appointments must be insulated from political influence
- The judgment mandated that DGPs be selected from among the three senior-most and meritorious officers empanelled by the UPSC
- Subsequent Supreme Court orders in 2018 and 2019 laid down a detailed procedure
- Police is a State subject under the 7th Schedule of the Constitution.
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- Further, section 3 of the Police Act, 1861 states that the superintendence of police in each State rests with the State Government.
- The State Police are generally headed by officers of the DGP (Director General of Police) rank.
Which of the following statements about SC Flags Delay in Regular DGP Appointments is correct?
Correct. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute.
Not quite. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute. The green option is the correct one.
History
Challenges Faced by the Civil Services
The vital role of civil services in democracy stresses the need for transparency, lateral entry, and maintaining neutrality amid growing concerns over political interference and administrative inefficiencies.
- Colonial Beginnings: Initially, civil servants for the East India Company were nominated by the Company's Directors
- In response, the Civil Service Commission was established in 1854 in London, and the Indian Civil Service (ICS) examination began in 1855
- Following the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms (1919)
- The Indian Police recruited more Indians post-1939, while the Indian Forest Service was created in 1966 under the All India Services Act, 1951.
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- Under British rule, civil services were initially classified as covenanted and uncovenanted.
- The 1887 Aitchison Commission reorganized them into Imperial, Provincial, and Subordinate services
- On the recommendations of Lee Commission (1924), the Public Service Commission was created in 1926, with Sir Ross Barker as the first Chairman.
- Further, the Government of India Act, 1935 established a Public Service Commission for the Federation
- The Chairman and Members of the former Commission transitioned to the new body under Article 378(1) of the Constitution.
- The UPSC and the SPSC are independent constitutional bodies
With reference to Challenges Faced by the Civil Services, consider the following statements:
- Colonial Beginnings: Initially, civil servants for the East India Company were nominated by the Company's Directors
- In response, the Civil Service Commission was established in 1854 in London, and the Indian Civil Service (ICS) examination began in 3710
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct. Check each statement on its own before looking at the options. One of the two alters a figure, an institution or the direction of change stated in the source.
Not quite. Check each statement on its own before looking at the options. One of the two alters a figure, an institution or the direction of change stated in the source. The green option is the correct one.
History
Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel
Recently, the Prime Minister paid tribute to India's first home minister, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, on his 71st death anniversary on 15th December.
- He always requested the people of India to live together by uniting (Ek Bharat) in order to create a foremost India (Shresth Bharat)
- Integrated the farmer's cause in Kheda Satyagraha (1918) and Bardoli Satyagraha (1928) with the national freedom movement
- As India's first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister
- Few princely states like Travancore, Hyderabad, Junagadh, Bhopal and Kashmir were averse to joining the state of India.
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- Sardar Patel worked tirelessly to build a consensus with the princely states but did not hesitate in employing methods of Sama
- He had used force to annex princely states of Junagadh ruled by Nawab and Hyderabad ruled by Nizam
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel stitched the princely states along with British Indian territory and prevented the balkanization of India.
- Known as the "Iron Man of India" for playing an important role in unification
- The Statue of Unity is built in honor of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
- It was inaugurated on 31st October, 2018 to mark the 143rd birth anniversary of Sardar Patel.
Which of the following statements about Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel is correct?
Correct. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute.
Not quite. The three wrong options each change one thing from the source: a figure, the institution involved, the direction of change, or a qualifier turned into an absolute. The green option is the correct one.
Polity
The Life and Legacy of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar
India Celebrates Birth Anniversary of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar on April 14, 2023.
- About: Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was a prominent Indian jurist, economist, social reformer, and politician.
- He was born on April 14, 1891 in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh. His father, Subedar Ramji Maloji Sakpal, was a well-read person and follower of Sant Kabir.
- In 1924, he started an Association for the welfare of the depressed classes
- He was the Chairman of Drafting Committee and remembered as the Father of the Indian Constitution.
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- He resigned from the cabinet in 1951, over differences on the Hindu Code Bill.
- Later in life, He converted to Buddhism. He passed away on December 6, 1956
- The Untouchable: Who are They and Why They Have Become Untouchables
- His vision for an inclusive and egalitarian society
With reference to The Life and Legacy of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar, consider the following statements:
- About: Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was a prominent Indian jurist, economist, social reformer, and politician
- He was born on April 14, 3782 in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh. His father, Subedar Ramji Maloji Sakpal, was a well-read person and follower of Sant Kabir
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct. Check each statement on its own before looking at the options. One of the two alters a figure, an institution or the direction of change stated in the source.
Not quite. Check each statement on its own before looking at the options. One of the two alters a figure, an institution or the direction of change stated in the source. The green option is the correct one.
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