8 October 2026 Current Affairs Quiz: Daily GK Questions for SSC, UPSC & Banking

Why these stories matter for competitive exams

The 8 October 2026 current affairs quiz is built around developments that have more than just headline value. The RBI’s decision to raise the repo rate to 5.50% and shift its stance to calibrated tightening is particularly relevant for Banking and SSC aspirants because questions can test both the latest decision and basic monetary-policy concepts. 

There is also a useful UPSC angle in the Living Planet Report 2026: the reported 73% decline in monitored vertebrate population sizes connects directly with biodiversity, conservation and ecological indicators. 

On the technology side, PIB’s latest explainer on Additive Manufacturing (3D printing) gives several numbers and policy targets that are exactly the kind of factual details Prelims questions often pick up.

The ₹10,000-crore SME Growth Fund, the proposed Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority, and India’s environmental-economic accounting strategy are similarly useful because they connect current events with economy, governance and sustainable-development concepts.

In short, today’s set isn’t simply a list of headlines—try to understand the concept behind each answer. वही approach long-term retention के लिए सबसे useful है.

Today’s important headlines

• RBI raises repo rate to 5.50%: The Monetary Policy Committee increased the rate by 25 basis points and shifted its stance from neutral to calibrated tightening. 
• Wildlife population warning: WWF’s Living Planet Report 2026 reported a 73% average decline in monitored vertebrate population sizes between 1970 and 2022. 
• Additive Manufacturing gets a policy push: PIB highlighted India’s National Strategy for Additive Manufacturing and the progress of the country’s 3D-printing ecosystem.
• Economy & governance: The Union Cabinet’s ₹10,000-crore SME Growth Fund and Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority remain important areas for competitive-exam preparation.