10 Oct 2026 Daily Current Affairs by Vishal Sir for all One day & UPSC Exams

Summary

Vishal Sir’s current-affairs lesson for 10 October 2026 covered political, economic, and social topics, with exam-oriented explanations and practice questions.

Planned protest in Delhi

The presenter said an opposition party planned a large protest at Jantar Mantar against alleged vote theft and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Reported demands included the Chief Election Commissioner’s resignation and a halt to SIR.

He described heightened security measures and said Delhi Police had denied permission, while organisers intended to proceed. The constitutional discussion focused on Article 19, including freedom of speech and peaceful assembly.

Nobel Peace Prize

The lesson identified South African jurist Navi Pillay as the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, attributing the award to her human-rights work and support for Palestinians in Gaza. It also noted that the Peace Prize is awarded by Norway, while the other Nobel Prizes discussed are awarded by Sweden. These award details are reported as stated in the lesson.

US labour certification and Indian workers

The presenter explained that the PERM (Permanent Labor Certification) process requires employers to show that qualified US workers are unavailable before sponsoring foreign workers for green cards.

He said the US government had suspended PERM certifications for eight companies, including Indian firms, and that Vice President J.D. Vance had described Indian workers in derogatory terms. The lesson also reported that India’s Ministry of External Affairs objected, emphasizing Indian professionals’ skills and contributions to the US economy.

Railway noise

The lesson said passengers could face penalties for playing loud audio or speaking loudly on calls in trains. It cited Section 145 of the Railways Act, 1989, and advised passengers to use earphones and keep conversations quiet. The presenter stated that penalties could increase for repeat offences and could include imprisonment.

Greenfield investment

The presenter distinguished greenfield investment—setting up a new business or facility—from brownfield investment, which involves acquiring or expanding an existing operation.

Citing a report attributed to UNCTAD, he said India’s share of global greenfield investment during 2020–25 was 5.7%, compared with China’s 2.8%. He identified AI, semiconductors, and the energy transition as key sectors, and said their share of investment rose from 16% in 2020 to 44% in 2025.

Noida airport naming proposal

The lesson said the Uttar Pradesh government had proposed renaming the Noida/Jewar airport as Narendra Modi International Airport, citing Narendra Modi’s 25 years in leadership.

World Mental Health Day

The presenter noted that World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October and gave the 2026 theme as “Lived Experiences Heard, Real Voices, Real Change.”

The session closed with reminders about upcoming courses and the next class. Some names and details in the subtitles may be affected by automatic transcription errors; factual claims above are summarized as presented in the lesson.

Presenter: Vishal Sir Other on-air contributors: None identified.