Current Affairs

The Swachh Survekshan Awards 2025–26, India's annual urban cleanliness survey, were announced on 11 November 2026. President Droupadi Murmu presented

On 11 November 2026, motorcycle-borne attackers opened fire at a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) checkpoint in Akhran, near Mir

On 11 November 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced a major rationalisation of India's visa system, aimed at

The 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is being held

On 11 November 2026, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the development of the Yuge Yugeen Bharat Museum

A major rescue operation was launched at Bethupalli Lake in Sathupalli mandal of Khammam district, Telangana, on 4 November 2026,

The Swachh Bharat Mission–Grameen (SBM-G) Phase II has reportedly been extended until March 2028, giving the government additional time to

A research study published in the journal Nature on 21 October 2026 has highlighted the growing carbon emission challenge in

On 4 November 2026, the Union Cabinet approved a major overhaul of the Agnipath Scheme, introducing an additional two-year engagement

The United States conducted its 2026 Midterm Elections on 3 November 2026, halfway through President Donald Trump's second presidential term.The

Delhi-NCR has witnessed a deterioration in air quality with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 244 (Poor category) on 21

A major Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) occurred at Sintaphu Lake (also called Shintaphu Lake) in Bhutan's Gasa district on

On 26 October 2026, the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry released a report finding that Israeli authorities and

The World Bank released its September 2026 global poverty update, highlighting the continuing challenge of extreme poverty despite decades of

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched GSLV-F18 carrying the NVS-03 satellite on 30 October 2026 from the Satish

Cyclone Arnab has intensified over the Bay of Bengal and is forecast to cross the Andhra Pradesh–Yanam coast between Bapatla

Saudi Arabia has faced renewed missile and drone attacks claimed by Yemen’s Houthi movement in October 2026. Recent incidents have

The endangered Jeypore Ground Gecko has come into focus following concerns that a proposed open-cast bauxite mining project in the

The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 introduced a

Renewed fighting in Ethiopia’s Tigray region in September–October 2026 has heightened tensions between Ethiopia and neighbouring Eritrea. Both countries have

In October 2026, Delhi witnessed protests and large-scale detentions as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and other groups demanded the

On 16 October 2026, US President Donald Trump issued an executive order waiving key sanctions, restrictions and tariff provisions under

India’s cybersecurity concerns have increased following a 15 October 2026 advisory by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In). The

NITI Aayog plays an important role in shaping India’s clean-energy transition through policy research, long-term planning and coordination among government

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the European Space Agency (ESA) have strengthened their long-standing space partnership by extending

de oil requirements. Lower oil prices can reduce the import bill, ease inflationary pressure and improve the financial outlook for

India and Canada are accelerating negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aiming to conclude the proposed trade deal

India is preparing a dedicated Data Centre Policy to strengthen its digital infrastructure and attract investment in cloud computing and

Jio Platforms, the digital services arm of Reliance Industries, is preparing for what could become India’s biggest initial public offering

In October 2026, leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), including Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, were sent to five

India is strengthening maritime cooperation with other countries through joint naval exercises, information sharing and capacity-building initiatives. In 2026, initiatives

At the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi in October 2026, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted how countries

India has taken another step towards strengthening secure defence communications through the development of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology. On

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a series of measures in October 2026 to support the Indian rupee, which

India hosted the first BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, bringing together representatives from all seven member countries. The

On 9 October 2026, India expressed concern over the United States’ suspension of certain Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) applications involving

Delhi authorities tightened security ahead of a protest scheduled for 10 October 2026 at Jantar Mantar, organised by the Cockroach

On 8 October 2026, the Government of India announced a decision to cap trade margins on non-scheduled anti-cancer medicines at

On 8 October 2026, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann launched the HUNAR Punjab and Fast-Track Punjab portals to strengthen

South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace

World Post Day is celebrated on 9 October every year to highlight the importance of postal services in communication, economic

India has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening global pandemic preparedness and response, while stressing the importance of equity, national sovereignty

Artificial Intelligence is increasingly becoming an important part of policing, crime investigation and internal security in India. The government is

+25 bpsSDF Rate5.25%MSF Rate5.75%Bank Rate5.75%Policy StanceCalibrated tighteningThe repo rate increase was unanimous, while four of the six MPC members supported

India is celebrating Indian Air Force Day on 8 October 2026, honouring the courage, professionalism and service of the Indian

The 57th meeting of the GST Council is being held on 8 October 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, under

The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the findings of India’s

The Government of India has appointed Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit as the next Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) of

The Ministry of Power has notified the new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) norms for passenger vehicles. The CAFE-III norms

The Union Cabinet approved Green Energy Corridor Phase-III (GEC-III) on 30 September 2026 to strengthen India's transmission infrastructure and facilitate

The 2026 Nobel Prize announcements are being held from 5 to 12 October 2026 across six categories. The Nobel Prizes

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across parts of South

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a ₹661.50 crore contract with BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited for the procurement of

India and Japan are strengthening cooperation on clean energy, climate action and green technologies. A major recent development was the

India has achieved a major milestone in digital healthcare, with eSanjeevani, the country's national telemedicine service, crossing 50 crore (500

The India-UAE Joint Military Exercise MOUNTAIN GUARDIAN 2026 commenced on 5 October 2026 at the Foreign Training Node, Chaubatia, Uttarakhand.The

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has been undertaking extensive Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 2026. The

The 20th Asian Games 2026, officially known as the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, concluded in Japan on 4 October 2026.The

The Southwest Monsoon is currently withdrawing from several parts of India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) began declaring withdrawal from

The Great Indian Bustard (GIB) has received renewed attention following a major milestone in India's conservation efforts. In October 2026,