Daily Current Affairs 22 October 2026: Important GK Updates for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams
Daily Current Affairs 22 October 2026 covers major exam-oriented developments including 10 years of the UDAN regional connectivity scheme, three new Indian sites entering UNESCO's World Heritage Tentative List, the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, RBI and SEBI financial-market developments, AUSTRAHIND 2026, and major achievements at the Asian Para Games. It also includes important government schemes, awards, science, environment, banking and Important Days updates with quick-fact cards, revision one-liners and FAQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Insurance, Defence and State PSC exams.
Introduction to Current Affairs 22 October 2026
The Current Affairs of 22 October 2026 feature important developments across governance, international relations, banking, defence, environment and sports. Major headlines include 10 years of the UDAN regional connectivity scheme, the addition of three Indian locations to UNESCO's World Heritage Tentative List, the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, new RBI and SEBI market developments, and the India-Australia exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026.
This daily compilation merges overlapping reports and highlights facts most likely to appear in competitive examinations, including dates, schemes, institutions, awards and records. Aspirants can continue systematic preparation through the daily current affairs section for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Insurance, Defence and State PSC examinations.
National Current Affairs
UDAN Regional Connectivity Scheme Completes 10 Years
Why in News: On 21 October 2026, the UDAN - Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik Regional Connectivity Scheme completed 10 years of implementation. The Ministry of Civil Aviation scheme was launched on 21 October 2016 to make regional air travel affordable and connect underserved and unserved locations.
Quick Facts
- Scheme: UDAN - Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik.
- Launch date: 21 October 2016.
- Nodal ministry: Ministry of Civil Aviation.
- Implementing agency: Airports Authority of India (AAI).
- Conceptualised under the National Civil Aviation Policy, 2016.
Key Highlights
- UDAN has operationalised 687 regional routes and 95 aerodromes.
- The aerodromes include 17 heliports and 2 water aerodromes.
- More than 3.68 lakh flights have operated under the scheme.
- The scheme has benefited about 1.72 crore passengers.
- A modified phase running from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36 carries an outlay of Rs 28,840 crore.
CISF Restructured into Sector-Specific Functional Commands
Why in News: The Ministry of Home Affairs approved restructuring of the Central Industrial Security Force from 1 November 2026, replacing much of its territorial supervision model with specialised, sector-specific functional commands for strategic and critical infrastructure.
Quick Facts
- Force: Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).
- Effective date: 1 November 2026.
- Approved restructuring covers 8 of 11 territorial sectors.
- Administrative ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs.
- CISF protects critical infrastructure, airports, industrial units and strategic establishments.
Key Highlights
- Functional commands include sectors for power, coal, steel, petroleum and natural gas, ports and mass rapid transit systems.
- The Western and Southern sectors will become West Coast Port and East Coast Port sectors.
- Existing arrangements for the Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space and airport sectors will continue.
- The change aims to improve specialisation, standardisation, accountability and coordination.
Upgraded Agri Welfare Portal Launched for Farmers
Why in News: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the upgraded Agri Welfare Portal to provide farmers with single-window digital access to major schemes, financial assistance and agriculture-related information.
Quick Facts
- Nodal ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare.
- Portal integrates PM-KISAN, PMFBY and AgriStack.
- Provides weather, market-price, seed and fertiliser information.
- Supports mobile devices and low-bandwidth internet connections.
Key Highlights
- Farmers can check scheme eligibility and access application-related services from a single platform.
- Financial assistance for eligible schemes is linked with Direct Benefit Transfer.
- The platform incorporates accessibility features for Persons with Disabilities.
- Krishi Vigyan Kendras will support digital-literacy training for farmers.
18,093 Villages Declared Adarsh Grams under PM-AJAY
Why in News: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment reported that 18,093 villages had been declared Adarsh Grams as of 8 September 2026 under the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY).
Quick Facts
- Nodal ministry: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
- Scheme: PM-AJAY.
- Adarsh Grams declared: 18,093.
- Coverage: More than 47,200 villages.
- PM-AJAY is a 100% Centrally Funded Scheme.
Key Highlights
- About 47.79 lakh citizens are covered under the programme.
- More than 46,944 development works have been completed.
- A total of 27,032 Village Development Plans have been prepared.
- PM-AJAY integrates earlier Scheduled Caste development and hostel-related schemes.
- Digital implementation is supported through the PM-AJAY Portal and mobile application.
Ladakh's First Government Medical College Approved
Why in News: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare approved operationalisation of Ladakh's first Government Medical College at Stipuk Pharka, Leh from the 2027-28 academic year.
Quick Facts
- Location: Stipuk Pharka, Leh.
- Academic operations: From 2027-28.
- Regular posts sanctioned: 103.
- Clinical training support: Sonam Norboo Memorial Hospital.
Key Highlights
- A one-time relaxation permits phased recruitment before completion of 80% of the proposed infrastructure.
- Two newly constructed buildings will initially serve as the academic block and student hostel.
- The existing 200-bed hospital will provide clinical exposure to the first MBBS batch.
- The college is expected to expand medical-education capacity in the Union Territory.
National SARAS Mela Held Outside Delhi-NCR for First Time
Why in News: The National SARAS Mela was organised in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, marking the first time the national-level marketplace was held outside Delhi-NCR.
Quick Facts
- Venue: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
- Linked programme: DAY-NRLM.
- Primary participants: Rural women and Self-Help Groups.
- Focus: Rural products, handicrafts, handlooms and traditional foods.
Key Highlights
- The mela provides a national marketing platform for rural women entrepreneurs.
- It strengthens market access for Self-Help Group products.
- The Vijayawada edition expands the platform's geographical reach beyond Delhi-NCR.
International Current Affairs
Three Indian Sites Added to UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List
Why in News: Three Indian sites were added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List: the Karst-mud-volcano Complex of Baratang, the Andaman Subduction Volcanoes, and the Sirpur Cultural and Archaeological Landscape. India's total number of Tentative List entries consequently rose to 81.
Quick Facts
- New sites added: 3.
- Total Indian sites on Tentative List: 81.
- Category distribution: 59 cultural, 19 natural and 3 mixed.
- Baratang and Andaman volcano sites are in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- Sirpur is located in Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh.
Key Highlights
- Baratang contains distinctive karst formations and mud-volcano features.
- The Andaman Subduction Volcanoes include Barren Island and Narcondam Island.
- Barren Island is India's active volcanic island.
- Sirpur lies on the eastern bank of the Mahanadi and has major archaeological and cultural significance.
- Placement on UNESCO's Tentative List is a prerequisite before a site can be formally nominated for World Heritage status.
69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference Held in Cape Town
Why in News: The 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference was held in Cape Town, South Africa under the theme "Strengthening International Law and Parliamentary Democracy in a Changing World Order: Commonwealth Leadership".
Quick Facts
- Edition: 69th CPC.
- Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa.
- Indian delegation leader: Harivansh Narayan Singh, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
- Hosted by the Parliament of South Africa and CPA South Africa Branch.
Key Highlights
- Representatives from more than 100 CPA branches participated in associated proceedings.
- Ruth Forrest of Tasmania received the Commonwealth Parliamentarian of the Year 2026 Award.
- Canada will host the 70th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in 2027.
India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Comes into Force
Why in News: The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement came into force on 20 October 2026, expanding tariff preferences, services access and professional mobility between the two countries.
Quick Facts
- Effective date: 20 October 2026.
- Agreement signed: 27 April 2026.
- New Zealand capital: Wellington.
- Currency: New Zealand Dollar.
Key Highlights
- New Zealand provides zero-duty access to Indian goods covered by the agreement.
- India provides concessions across about 70% of its tariff lines.
- Dairy, sugar and edible oils remain among sensitive excluded areas.
- A temporary pathway covers up to 5,000 skilled Indian professionals in specified sectors.
- The agreement also contains student, post-study and work-and-holiday mobility provisions.
World Bank Group Launches First Comprehensive Digital Strategy
Why in News: The World Bank Group launched its first comprehensive digital strategy at the Global AI and Digital Summit 2026 in Seoul to expand connectivity, digital employment and artificial-intelligence readiness in developing economies.
Quick Facts
- Launch venue: Seoul, South Korea.
- Institution: World Bank Group.
- Target: Benefit 1 billion people by 2030.
- Focus: Connectivity, affordability, digital services, skills and AI readiness.
Key Highlights
- The strategy identifies internet access and affordability as major development priorities.
- More than 2 billion people remained offline globally in 2025, according to the source.
- The World Bank also announced an AI Infrastructure and Readiness Initiative.
- The initial AI infrastructure programme will focus on Africa and Latin America.
Economy & Banking
Eight Core Industries Record 7.9% Growth in September 2026
Why in News: India's Index of Eight Core Industries recorded year-on-year growth of 7.9% in September 2026, compared with final growth of 5.9% in August.
Quick Facts
- September 2026 growth: 7.9%.
- August 2026 final growth: 5.9%.
- April-September cumulative growth: 5.1%.
- Number of core industries: 8.
- Base year stated for the series: 2022-23.
Key Highlights
- The eight sectors are coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilisers, steel, cement and electricity.
- The index is compiled by the Office of the Economic Adviser under DPIIT.
- Core-sector performance is an important indicator of the broader industrial-production trend.
RBI Rejects Treasury Bill Auction Bids over Yield Demands
Why in News: The Reserve Bank of India rejected all bids received in a Treasury Bill auction after investors sought yields above levels acceptable to the issuer.
Quick Facts
- Planned borrowing: Rs 23,000 crore.
- T-Bill maturities: 91, 182 and 364 days.
- Instrument: Treasury Bills.
- T-Bills are short-term government securities.
Key Highlights
- Treasury Bills are normally issued at a discount and redeemed at face value.
- The difference between purchase price and redemption value represents the investor's return.
- Higher demanded yields imply a higher borrowing cost for the issuer.
- Rejection of bids signals unwillingness to borrow at the yields quoted in that auction.
PFRDA Launches NPS Central Digital Platform
Why in News: The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority launched NPS Central, a unified platform for National Pension System registration, investment and account-management services.
Quick Facts
- Platform: NPS Central.
- Regulator: PFRDA.
- Launch occasion: NPS Diwas, 1 October 2026.
- Developed with Protean eGov, KFin Technologies and CAMS.
Key Highlights
- Subscribers can use their registered mobile number and date of birth with OTP authentication.
- The system reduces dependence on entering the 12-digit PRAN for access.
- Users can make contributions, compare options, update details and download statements.
- The objective is to create integrated access across Central Recordkeeping Agencies.
SEBI Revises Closing Auction Session Framework
Why in News: The Securities and Exchange Board of India revised the Closing Auction Session framework and settlement-price methodology for cash-market securities and derivatives.
Quick Facts
- New CAS timing: 3:30 PM to 3:40 PM.
- Duration: 10 minutes.
- Main framework effective from 7 December 2026.
- SEBI headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Key Highlights
- Stock and index derivatives trading will continue until 3:45 PM.
- Settlement methodology uses Volume Weighted Average Price calculations.
- The CAS is divided into separate reference-price and order-entry phases.
- The framework is intended to strengthen closing-price discovery and market efficiency.
1 Finance Gets In-Principle Approval for MF Lite AMC
Why in News: 1 Finance Private Limited received in-principle approval from SEBI to establish an Asset Management Company under the MF Lite framework, potentially making it the first AMC under the specialised framework.
Quick Facts
- Regulator: SEBI.
- Framework: Mutual Funds Lite (MF Lite).
- Primary products: Index funds and Exchange-Traded Funds.
- Target launch: Q4 FY 2026-27, subject to final registration.
Key Highlights
- MF Lite is designed primarily for passive investment products.
- The specialised framework lowers certain entry and compliance requirements.
- The proposed business will not offer actively managed funds under the MF Lite licence.
- 1 Finance reported more than Rs 17,000 crore in assets under advice.
Science & Technology
DRDO Develops Man-Portable Electronic Intelligence Modules
Why in News: The Defence Research and Development Organisation, through the Defence Electronics Research Laboratory in Hyderabad, initiated development of portable Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) modules for identifying enemy radar signals and supporting counter-drone operations.
Quick Facts
- Developer: DRDO's Defence Electronics Research Laboratory.
- Location: Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Technology: Electronic Intelligence or ELINT.
- Applications include radar identification, emitter localisation and counter-drone operations.
Key Highlights
- The modules are designed to intercept and analyse signals emitted by radar and other electronic systems.
- Digital signal processing separates overlapping emissions through deinterleaving.
- Machine-learning techniques can assist identification of radar signatures.
- DRDO also reported lighter indigenous armour panels designed for specified high-level ballistic protection.
MoES and AcSIR Partner for PhD Programmes
Why in News: The Ministry of Earth Sciences and the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research signed an MoU recognising all 10 MoES research institutes as AcSIR Associated Research Institutes.
Quick Facts
- Research institutes covered: 10.
- Location of signing: Prithvi Bhawan, New Delhi.
- Degree-awarding institution: AcSIR.
- Focus: Earth-system sciences and interdisciplinary doctoral research.
Key Highlights
- Research areas include atmosphere, oceans, polar regions, cryosphere, geosciences and marine systems.
- Students will work at MoES institutes under AcSIR-recognised faculty.
- The partnership enables shared facilities, academic coordination and interdisciplinary research.
Environment
Three New Centipede Species Discovered in Western Ghats
Why in News: Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India and Malabar Christian College identified three new centipede species in Kerala and Karnataka, increasing the number of known Indian species of the genus Rhysida to 23.
Quick Facts
- Species: Rhysida quadrispinosa, Rhysida coorgensis and Rhysida neyyarensis.
- Region: Western Ghats.
- States: Kerala and Karnataka.
- ZSI headquarters: Kolkata, West Bengal.
Key Highlights
- R. coorgensis is named after Coorg in Karnataka.
- R. neyyarensis takes its name from Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala.
- The findings were published in the International Journal of Tropical Insect Science.
- The discovery adds to documentation of Western Ghats biodiversity.
7th AgriVoltaics World Conference Begins in New Delhi
Why in News: The 7th AgriVoltaics World Conference began at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on 21 October 2026, focusing on combining agriculture with solar-energy generation on the same land.
Quick Facts
- Dates: 21-23 October 2026.
- Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
- Indian host ministry: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
- Focus: Agricultural production plus photovoltaic power generation.
Key Highlights
- Agrivoltaics permits farming beneath or between appropriately designed solar installations.
- The approach can improve land-use efficiency.
- It can diversify farm income while supporting renewable-power generation.
- The conference brings together policymakers, researchers, farmers and industry representatives.
WWF-India Launches Nationwide Green Diwali Campaign
Why in News: WWF-India EIACP launched a Green Diwali Campaign from 20 October to 8 November 2026 to promote environmentally responsible celebrations in line with Mission LiFE.
Quick Facts
- Campaign period: 20 October-8 November 2026.
- Supported by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
- Coverage focus: 130 NCAP cities.
- Linked initiative: Mission LiFE.
Key Highlights
- The campaign promotes cracker-free celebrations and energy-efficient lighting.
- It encourages traditional diyas, waste segregation and reduced single-use plastic consumption.
- A digital carbon-footprint survey helps citizens assess the environmental impact of consumption habits.
Defence
Defence Ministry Signs Rs 770 Crore Radar Contract with BEL
Why in News: The Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth approximately Rs 770 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited for Improved Low Level Light Weight Radars for the Indian Army.
Quick Facts
- Contract value: About Rs 770 crore.
- Company: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
- Equipment: Improved Low Level Light Weight Radar.
- User: Indian Army.
Key Highlights
- Low-level radars are used to detect and track aerial threats operating at low altitude.
- The procurement is intended to strengthen surveillance and operational preparedness.
- BEL is a defence public-sector enterprise under the Ministry of Defence.
India-Australia Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 Begins in Kerala
Why in News: The 5th edition of Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 began at the Foreign Training Node in Thiruvananthapuram to strengthen cooperation and interoperability between the Indian and Australian armies.
Quick Facts
- Dates: 19 October-1 November 2026.
- Venue: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
- Total personnel: About 240, with 120 from each side.
- Indian contingent includes troops from the Garhwal Rifles.
- Australian contingent includes personnel from 13 Brigade.
Key Highlights
- The exercise focuses on joint sub-conventional operations in island and coastal environments.
- Training aims to develop common tactics, techniques and procedures.
- The exercise supports military-to-military cooperation and mutual trust.
Awards & Honours
Reema Nanavaty Receives Hillary Rodham Clinton Award
Why in News: Indian social worker and SEWA leader Reema Nanavaty received the Hillary Rodham Clinton Award in Washington for her work in women's economic empowerment, livelihoods, peace and security.
Quick Facts
- Award recipient: Reema Nanavaty.
- Organisation: Self-Employed Women's Association.
- Award venue: Washington, D.C.
- Nanavaty received the Padma Shri in 2013.
Key Highlights
- The award is associated with Georgetown University's Institute for Women, Peace and Security.
- Other 2026 recipients included Tory Burch and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.
- Nanavaty has worked on women-led enterprises, renewable energy and livelihood programmes.
SBI Wins World's Best Consumer Bank 2026 Award
Why in News: State Bank of India won Global Finance magazine's World's Best Consumer Bank 2026 award for the second consecutive year, along with the Best Bank in India 2026 honour.
Quick Facts
- Bank: State Bank of India.
- Award: World's Best Consumer Bank 2026.
- Publisher: Global Finance.
- Awards accepted by SBI Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty.
- Ceremony venue: Bangkok, Thailand.
Key Highlights
- SBI received the consumer-bank award for the second consecutive year.
- SBI was also named Best Bank in India 2026.
- The bank's YONO digital platform crossed 10 crore registered users.
- SBI is headquartered in Mumbai and was established in its present form on 1 July 1955.
Sports
Deepthi Jeevanji Wins Asian Para Games 400m T20 Gold
Why in News: Indian para-athlete Deepthi Jeevanji won the women's 400m T20 gold medal at the Asian Para Games 2026 with a new Games record of 56.36 seconds.
Quick Facts
- Athlete: Deepthi Jeevanji.
- Event: Women's 400m T20.
- Time: 56.36 seconds.
- Medal: Gold.
- T20 classification is for athletes with intellectual impairment.
Key Highlights
- Jeevanji set a new Asian Para Games record.
- Japan's Niina Kanno won silver and Akane Kato won bronze.
- Jeevanji had previously won major international medals in the 400m T20 discipline.
Sachin Khilari Leads Indian Medal Sweep in Shot Put F46
Why in News: Sachin Khilari retained the men's Shot Put F46 gold medal at the Asian Para Games 2026 as India completed a clean sweep of all three podium places.
Quick Facts
- Sport: Para athletics.
- Event: Men's Shot Put F46.
- Gold medallist: Sachin Khilari.
- India won gold, silver and bronze in the event.
Key Highlights
- Khilari successfully defended his Asian Para Games title.
- F46 relates to athletes with eligible upper-limb impairments.
- The podium sweep highlighted India's strength in para field events.
Praveen Kumar Wins High Jump Gold with Games Record
Why in News: Indian para-athlete Praveen Kumar won gold in the men's T44/64 high jump at the Asian Para Games 2026 and established a new Games record, while compatriot Banti secured silver.
Quick Facts
- Gold: Praveen Kumar.
- Silver: Banti.
- Event: Men's High Jump T44/64.
- Competition: Asian Para Games 2026.
Key Highlights
- Praveen Kumar's performance produced a new Games record.
- India secured the top two positions in the event.
- The T44/T64 classifications cover specified lower-limb impairment categories in para athletics.
Important Days
Police Commemoration Day 2026 - October 21
Why in News: India observed Police Commemoration Day on 21 October 2026 to honour police personnel who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
Quick Facts
- Date: 21 October.
- Historical event: Hot Springs incident of 1959.
- Personnel remembered: 10 police personnel.
- Location of incident: Hot Springs, Ladakh.
Key Highlights
- The personnel were killed during an encounter with Chinese troops on 21 October 1959.
- The annual observance was formally adopted following a police leadership conference in 1960.
- In 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi.
- A nationwide motorcycle rally carrying the theme "Fight Against Drugs" was also flagged off.
National Solidarity Day 2026 - October 20
Why in News: National Solidarity Day was observed on 20 October 2026 to remember the soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the 1962 Sino-Indian War.
Quick Facts
- Date: 20 October.
- Historical context: Sino-Indian War of 1962.
- 2026 marked the 64th anniversary of the beginning of the conflict.
- First observance: 1966.
Key Highlights
- The observance honours the service and sacrifice of Indian soldiers.
- A committee constituted during Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's tenure designated 20 October as National Solidarity Day.
Current Affairs One-Liners
Quick Revision
- UDAN scheme → completed 10 years → launched on 21 October 2016.
- UDAN progress → 687 routes and 95 aerodromes → about 1.72 crore passengers benefited.
- CISF restructuring → sector-specific functional commands → effective 1 November 2026.
- Agri Welfare Portal → integrates PM-KISAN, PMFBY and AgriStack → single-window farmer services.
- PM-AJAY → 18,093 Adarsh Grams → over 47,200 villages covered.
- Ladakh's first GMC → Stipuk Pharka, Leh → operational from academic year 2027-28.
- National SARAS Mela → Vijayawada → first edition outside Delhi-NCR.
- NHAI Toll Plaza Feedback → Rajmargyatra app → enables highway-user feedback on toll services.
- MoES-AcSIR partnership → 10 MoES institutes → expanded PhD opportunities in Earth-system sciences.
- UNESCO Tentative List → 3 new Indian sites → India's total rises to 81.
- New UNESCO tentative sites → Baratang, Andaman Subduction Volcanoes and Sirpur → natural and cultural heritage.
- 69th CPC → Cape Town, South Africa → Indian delegation led by Harivansh Narayan Singh.
- 70th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference → Canada → scheduled for 2027.
- BharatCloud-Tatarstan IT Park → India-Russia cooperation → AI and cloud infrastructure collaboration.
- India-New Zealand FTA → effective 20 October 2026 → expands tariff and mobility access.
- NPS Central → launched by PFRDA → unified NPS account and investment platform.
- World Bank Digital Strategy → first comprehensive strategy → aims to benefit 1 billion people by 2030.
- VORAN-W&S Innovation MoU → gyroplane technology → explores light-aircraft manufacturing in India.
- Embraer-Novavayu deal → 51% stake → linked to IAF Medium Transport Aircraft programme.
- CareEdge Global IFSC → 19.8% stake → 9.9% each proposed for SBI and NSE IFSC.
- Core Industries Index → 7.9% growth in September 2026 → eight major infrastructure sectors.
- RBI Treasury Bill auction → all bids rejected → investors sought higher yields.
- SEBI Closing Auction Session → 3:30-3:40 PM → revised framework effective 7 December 2026.
- MF Lite AMC → 1 Finance → received SEBI in-principle approval.
- Canara HSBC Global Wealth Plan → USD-denominated ULIP → offered through GIFT City for NRIs.
- Maersk Chattogram → L&T Kattupalli Shipyard → Maersk's first planned drydocking in India.
- AstraZeneca-Oracle partnership → AI-enabled clinical research → initial projects span US, Middle East and Europe.
- DRDO ELINT system → man-portable modules → enemy-radar identification and counter-drone applications.
- Western Ghats discovery → 3 new Rhysida centipedes → known Indian species total rises to 23.
- 7th AgriVoltaics World Conference → Bharat Mandapam → 21-23 October 2026.
- Green Diwali Campaign → WWF-India EIACP → focuses on 130 NCAP cities.
- BEL radar contract → approximately Rs 770 crore → Improved Low Level Light Weight Radars for Army.
- AUSTRAHIND 2026 → 5th edition → India-Australia army exercise in Thiruvananthapuram.
- Army Commanders' Conference → New Delhi → senior Indian Army leadership conference.
- Lalit Kala Akademi Awards → presented by President Droupadi Murmu → recognition for visual arts.
- SUVIKALP → SKOCH Gold Award 2026 → mine repurposing and post-mining land-use planning tool.
- Reema Nanavaty → Hillary Rodham Clinton Award → recognised for women's economic empowerment.
- SBI → World's Best Consumer Bank 2026 → won Global Finance honour for second consecutive year.
- Deepthi Jeevanji → 400m T20 gold → Games record of 56.36 seconds.
- Sachin Khilari → Shot Put F46 gold → India swept all three medals.
- Praveen Kumar → High Jump T44/64 gold → won with a Games record.
- Police Commemoration Day → 21 October → remembers the Hot Springs sacrifice of 1959.
- National Solidarity Day → 20 October → linked to the 1962 Sino-Indian War.
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