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Current affairs — 4 October 2026

2 prelims-relevant stories, each distilled into quick facts — with a 2-question quiz at the end.

Current Affairsindia-russia-relations

Russia has agreed to take around 70,000 Indian skilled workers this year: Govt tells parliamentary panel

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told a parliamentary consultative committee that Russia had agreed to accept around 70,000 Indian skilled workers in 2026, especially in construction and logistics. The meeting also covered balanced trade, energy ties, Ukraine and India’s peace efforts.

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Prelims pointers

  • S. Jaishankar chaired a parliamentary consultative committee meeting on India-Russia relations on October 3, 2026.
  • Russia was reported to have agreed to take around 70,000 Indian skilled workers in 2026, especially in construction and logistics.
  • India and Russia shared an ambition to expand bilateral trade in a balanced manner, including through increased Indian exports.
  • The seven export areas named were automobiles, pharmaceuticals, food, marine products, engineering goods, chemicals and textiles.
  • On energy ties, Jaishankar said India’s priority was consumer interest and the maintenance of multiple supply sources.
Geographyindus-waters-treaty

Centre considering new hydropower projects, including in J&K’s Sawalkot: Union Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal

The Centre is considering the 800 MW Sawalkot hydroelectric project on the Chenab in Jammu and Kashmir while the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty remains in abeyance after the 2025 Pahalgam attack. The ₹5,129-crore NHPC project spans Udhampur, Reasi and Ramban districts.

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Prelims pointers

  • The Indus Waters Treaty dates to 1960 and was placed in abeyance by India after the 2025 Pahalgam attack, according to the report.
  • Sawalkot is an NHPC hydroelectric project planned on the Chenab River in Udhampur, Reasi and Ramban districts.
  • The Sawalkot project is reported to cost ₹5,129 crore and have an electricity-generation capacity of 800 MW.
  • Pakistan raised objections to Sawalkot in July 2025 and February 2026 and sought consultation with India.
  • Ratle, Pakal Dul, Kiru and Kwar were identified by the Union Power Secretary as major J&K hydropower projects progressing well.

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Question 1 of 2

Which sectors were specifically identified for the around 70,000 Indian skilled workers Russia agreed to take in 2026?

Answer key

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  1. Q1

    Which sectors were specifically identified for the around 70,000 Indian skilled workers Russia agreed to take in 2026?

    (A) Construction and logistics

  2. Q2

    Consider the following statements about the Sawalkot project: 1. It is on the Chenab River. 2. It is planned for 800 MW. 3. It is being built by NHPC. Which are correct?

    (D) 1, 2 and 3

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