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Current Affairs 05th October 2026
Customer Identification – Regulator/Authority
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KYC (Know Your Customer) → RBI
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CKYC (Central KYC) → CERSAI
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CKYCR (Central KYC Records Registry) → CERSAI
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Aadhaar e-KYC → UIDAI
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Video KYC (V-CIP) → RBI
1. Elon Musk to Rename SpaceX AI Arm as SpaceXSI
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SpaceXSI uses “SI” for “Super Intelligence”, replacing “AI” (Artificial Intelligence).
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SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies Corp.) was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk and is headquartered in Hawthorne, California.
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Falcon 9 is a reusable two-stage rocket designed to transport satellites, spacecraft and other payloads into orbit.
2.19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention to be Held in Kolkata
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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated every year on 9 January to recognise the contribution of the Overseas Indian community to India's development.
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9 January was chosen because Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa on 9 January 1915.
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The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention, organised by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, was last held as the 18th PBD Convention in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
3. Mumbai’s Jawahar Dweep Becomes India’s First Plastic-Free Oil Terminal
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Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal, operated by the Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA), has been declared India’s first plastic-free oil terminal.
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The plastic-free status reflects Mumbai Port’s effort to reduce single-use plastic and improve waste management across its operations.
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The terminal achieved this distinction as part of Swachhata Abhiyan 2026, promoting cleaner and more sustainable port operations.
4. Bhadohi District Renamed as Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi
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The renaming is associated with the 650th birth anniversary of Sant Ravidas.
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His birthplace is Seer Govardhanpur in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, which is a major centre associated with the celebrations.
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He followed the path of Nirguna Brahma, was a cobbler, founded the Ramdasi Sampradaya, and was a disciple of Saint Ramananda.
5. Former ICICI Bank Executive Director Anup Bagchi Named HDFC Bank MD & CEO
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Anup Bagchi has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HDFC Bank after receiving approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
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He will succeed Sashidhar Jagdishan, whose tenure ends on 26 October 2026.
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His appointment is for a three-year term.
6. Federal Bank Appoints Virat Sunil Diwanji as Executive Director
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Federal Bank has appointed Virat Sunil Diwanji as Executive Director (ED) on the Board of the Bank.
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His appointment is for a period of three years from the date of assuming charge, subject to the approval of shareholders within three months.
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He has been serving as National Head – Consumer Banking at Federal Bank.
7. India Beat Pakistan to Win Asian Games 2026 Men’s Cricket Gold
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India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the men’s cricket final of the 2026 Asian Games to win the gold medal.
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India scored 211/6 in 20 overs after winning the toss and choosing to bat first.
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Pakistan scored 192/6 in 20 overs, falling 19 runs short of India's target.
8.Doha Receives Asian Games Flag for 2030 Asian Games
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Qatar officially received the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Flag during the closing ceremony of the 20th Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026 in Japan.
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The handover officially marked the beginning of Qatar’s preparations to host the 21st Asian Games in Doha in 2030.
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The Doha 2030 Asian Games has adopted the slogan “The Games We Live For,” reflecting Qatar’s vision for hosting the 21st Asian Games in Doha in 2030.
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY
World Teachers’ Day is observed on 5 October every year and was established by UNESCO in 1994.
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