Daily Current Affairs Overview —
Welcome to RozgarRank daily current affairs dossier for . Today's briefing captures landmark judicial directives on civil liberties, constitutional remarks by the Chief Justice of India, the MPSC examination paper-leak inquiry, naval exercises in Russia, drug pricing regulations, and weather alerts.
Key Highlights of the Day
- Judicial Directive: Supreme Court mandated unhindered transport and internet services during public protests.
- Judiciary Integrity: CJI Surya Kant asserted that the Supreme Court should not be dragged into politics.
- Exam Integrity: Senior IAS Tukaram Mundhe appointed to head the MPSC paper-leak inquiry.
- Naval Diplomacy: INS Sahyadri berthed at Vladivostok, Russia for Exercise INDRA-2026.
- Electoral Rolls: Election Commission extended Maharashtra SIR claims deadline to 26 October.
National Affairs
1. Supreme Court Directs Authorities to Protect Transport and Internet Services During Protests
The Supreme Court issued stern directions instructing administrative and law enforcement agencies to guarantee the smooth operation of public transport and internet connectivity during civil demonstrations. The bench emphasized that peaceful and unarmed citizens cannot be subjected to preventive detentions outside prescribed constitutional protections.
Answer: Regular transport and internet services
2. Congress Plans March to Supreme Court Over SIR Concerns
The Indian National Congress organized a delegation march to the Supreme Court seeking an audience with Chief Justice Surya Kant. The opposition leadership submitted a detailed memorandum citing procedural discrepancies and arbitrary voter deletions during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
Answer: Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
3. CJI Surya Kant Says Supreme Court Should Not Be Dragged into Politics
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant cautioned political parties against drawing the judicial branch into partisan controversies. Delivering oral observations during court proceedings, he stressed that constitutional courts function strictly within legal frameworks and cannot become arenas for settling political scorecards.
Answer: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant
4. MPSC Paper-Leak Probe: Chairman Sent on Compulsory Leave
Amid mounting student outrage over question paper leakage allegations, the Maharashtra Government placed the MPSC Chairman on compulsory administrative leave. Eminent senior IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe was appointed to helm an independent, time-bound investigation into exam conducting vulnerabilities.
Answer: Tukaram Mundhe
5. ECI Revises Maharashtra SIR Schedule
The Election Commission of India amended the Special Intensive Revision calendar for Maharashtra. The deadline for submitting voter claims and objections was formally pushed back to 26 October, with administrative disposal of disputes extended till 10 November.
Answer: 26 October
International Affairs and Defence
6. INS Sahyadri Arrives at Vladivostok for Exercise INDRA-2026
Indian Navy's indigenous stealth frigate INS Sahyadri docked at the Russian Far Eastern port of Vladivostok to take part in Exercise INDRA-2026. The comprehensive bilateral maritime drill includes anti-surface firings, coordinated air-defense drills, and tactical search-and-rescue exercises with the Russian Pacific Fleet.
Answer: Russia
7. Supreme Court Questions Centre on Capping Margins Beyond Anti-Cancer Drugs
The Supreme Court asked the Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers to explore capping trade margins across other critical life-saving medications beyond existing anti-cancer formulations. The court highlighted the imperative of ensuring affordable healthcare access and curbing excessive retailer and wholesale margins on essential pharmaceuticals.
Answer: Anti-cancer medicines
Economy, Science and Technology
8. Heavy Rain and Red Alert Continue in Delhi-NCR
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) maintained a Red Alert for torrential rainfall and waterlogging across Delhi and neighboring National Capital Region zones. Civic bodies enacted emergency de-watering measures, issued corporate work-from-home advisories, and monitored Yamuna water levels.
Answer: Red alert
9. Seed-Sector Benefit Sharing Discussed
The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority deliberated equitable benefit-sharing guidelines within the commercial seed industry. Discussions focused on creating standardized national benefit funds when individual traditional plant breeders cannot be directly verified.
Answer: Agriculture and plant genetic resources
Sports, Awards and Important Days
10. Second Death Anniversary of G.N. Saibaba Observed
The second death anniversary of former Delhi University professor and human rights advocate G.N. Saibaba was observed on . Civil rights assemblies revisited legal debates surrounding prison conditions, accessibility for disabled inmates, and stringent bail criteria under the UAPA.
Answer: 12 October
Quick Recap Table — 12 October 2026
| Category | Key Event | Expected Question Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Judiciary | SC protects transport/internet during protests | Direction |
| Elections | Congress march over SIR | Issue |
| Judiciary | CJI says SC should not be politicised | CJI |
| Governance | MPSC chairman sent on leave | Probe head |
| Elections | Maharashtra SIR deadline extended | Date |
| Defence | INS Sahyadri in Vladivostok | Exercise |
| Healthcare | Margin caps beyond cancer drugs discussed | Sector |
| Weather | Red alert in Delhi-NCR | Alert |
| Important Day | G.N. Saibaba death anniversary | Date |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What did the Supreme Court direct authorities to ensure during the Delhi protests?
Ans: Regular transport and internet services
Q: Which issue was at the centre of the Congress march to the Supreme Court?
Ans: Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
Q: Who said the Supreme Court should not be dragged into politics?
Ans: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant
Q: Who was appointed to investigate the MPSC paper-leak case?
Ans: Tukaram Mundhe
Q: The deadline for filing claims and objections in Maharashtra’s SIR was extended to which date?
Ans: 26 October
Q: Exercise INDRA-2026 is conducted between India and which country?
Ans: Russia
Q: The Supreme Court discussed extending margin caps beyond which medicines?
Ans: Anti-cancer medicines
Q: Which weather alert was issued for Delhi-NCR?
Ans: Red alert
Q: Seed-sector benefit sharing relates to which sector?
Ans: Agriculture and plant genetic resources
Q: The second death anniversary of G.N. Saibaba was observed on which date?
Ans: 12 October