Daily Current Affairs 25 & 26 October 2026: Important GK Updates for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams
Daily Current Affairs 25 & 26 October 2026 covers major exam-relevant developments including Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's India visit, RBI's revised Basel III leverage-ratio framework, the proposed AEBS mandate for cars, C-DOT's sixth Centre of Excellence at IIT-BHU, Nepal's Loss and Damage Fund allocation, Telangana's Raksha Expo 2026, new species discoveries and India's Asian Para Games achievements. The article includes exam-ready quick-fact cards, revision one-liners and FAQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Insurance, Defence and State PSC exams.
Introduction to Current Affairs 25 & 26 October 2026
The Current Affairs of 25 & 26 October 2026 cover important developments across National Affairs, International Relations, Economy, Banking, Science, Environment, Defence, Appointments and Sports. Major headlines include Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's India visit, RBI's revised Basel III leverage-ratio framework, the proposed AEBS mandate for cars, C-DOT's sixth Centre of Excellence, Nepal's Loss and Damage Fund allocation and Telangana's Raksha Expo 2026.
This combined two-day round-up merges overlapping reports while preserving important source-exclusive developments such as Hack the Fork, discoveries of new plant and cave-snail species and India's Asian Para Games performances. Aspirants can regularly follow the daily current affairs section for exam-focused preparation for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Insurance, Defence and State PSC examinations.
National Current Affairs
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk Concludes Official Visit to India
Why in News: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk undertook an official visit to India from 21 to 23 October 2026, during which India and Poland reviewed their Strategic Partnership and agreed to expand cooperation in trade, defence, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and critical technologies.
Quick Facts
- Visit period: 21-23 October 2026.
- This was Donald Tusk's second official visit to India as Polish Prime Minister after 2010.
- India-Poland Strategic Partnership was established in 2024.
- India-Poland Business Forums were held in New Delhi and Bengaluru.
- Poland-India Partnership Day will be observed annually on 30 March.
Key Highlights
- India and Poland agreed to work towards doubling bilateral trade, reported at approximately USD 6 billion, by 2030.
- Both countries agreed to establish a Defence Industry Dialogue.
- They proposed counter-terrorism consultations, a Startup Bridge and technology hackathons.
- Poland joined the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI).
- Priority sectors include defence, pharmaceuticals, infrastructure, energy, mining and critical minerals.
NMMS 2.0 Mobile App Launched for Rural Employment Attendance
Why in News: Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched an upgraded version of the National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS) 2.0 application for digitally recording workers' attendance under the rural employment programme.
Quick Facts
- Application: NMMS 2.0.
- Ministry: Ministry of Rural Development.
- Technical support includes IIT Madras.
- Primary function: Digital attendance monitoring.
- The upgraded application supports offline attendance recording.
Key Highlights
- The application adds stronger device-level security.
- It incorporates AI-based verification to limit fraudulent attendance.
- Attendance may be recorded offline and uploaded later under authorised conditions.
- The upgrade aims to improve transparency and accountability in public employment works.
MHA and Indian Army to Train 600 Civil Defence Master Trainers
Why in News: The Ministry of Home Affairs and the Indian Army launched a joint programme to train 600 Civil Defence Master Trainers from 12 States and Union Territories during the first phase.
Quick Facts
- Total Master Trainers: 600.
- Participating States/UTs: 12.
- Proposed nomination: 50 trainers from each participating region.
- Programme implemented through the Directorate General of Fire Services, Civil Defence and Home Guards.
- First-phase specialised training duration: Three days.
Key Highlights
- The initiative follows a Master Trainer Model.
- Each trained Master Trainer is expected to subsequently train 100 Civil Defence Volunteers.
- Participating regions include J&K, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
- The initiative is intended to create a multiplier effect in emergency preparedness.
MoRTH Proposes Mandatory AEBS for New Cars from October 2030
Why in News: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) issued a draft notification proposing that Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS) become mandatory for new M1-category car models from 1 October 2030.
Quick Facts
- New M1 car models: Proposed compliance from 1 October 2030.
- Existing models: Proposed compliance from 1 October 2032.
- AEBS standard: AIS-185.
- Truck AEBS requirement: 1 October 2027.
- Electronic Stability Control standard for trucks: AIS-162.
Key Highlights
- AEBS detects a potential collision and can automatically apply brakes when necessary.
- The proposed requirement is aimed at reducing collisions and improving road safety.
- Automatic Command Steering Functionalities and Emergency Lane Keeping Systems are covered under related standards.
- Specified ACSF and ELKS requirements are proposed from 1 October 2029.
C-DOT Establishes Sixth Centre of Excellence at IIT-BHU
Why in News: The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) signed an MoU with IIT (BHU), Varanasi to establish its sixth Centre of Excellence for advanced telecommunications and quantum technologies.
Quick Facts
- Institution: IIT (BHU), Varanasi.
- Centre: 6th C-DOT Centre of Excellence.
- C-DOT functions under the Department of Telecommunications.
- Core areas: 5G Advanced, 6G, AI, quantum technologies and cybersecurity.
- C-DOT was established in 1984.
Key Highlights
- Research will include large-scale MIMO and Integrated Sensing and Communication.
- The centre aims to strengthen indigenous telecom research.
- It will facilitate academia-industry knowledge exchange and specialised talent development.
- C-DOT's other CoEs include institutions such as IIT Kanpur, IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Roorkee, IIT Hyderabad and IISc Bengaluru.
IIIT-Bangalore and AGH University of Krakow Sign Academic MoU
Why in News: IIIT-Bangalore and Poland's AGH University of Krakow signed an MoU to strengthen academic and research cooperation in artificial intelligence, quantum technologies and other emerging fields.
Quick Facts
- Indian institution: IIIT-Bangalore.
- Polish institution: AGH University of Krakow.
- Key research areas: AI and quantum technologies.
- MoU signed during Polish PM Donald Tusk's India visit.
- Collaboration includes faculty and student mobility.
Key Highlights
- The institutions will undertake collaborative research and academic engagement.
- The agreement enables exchange of academic material and expertise.
- Joint seminars, conferences and educational programmes are envisaged.
- Participation in summer and winter schools is also supported.
Goa Unveils AI Policy at Goa AI Tech Conclave 2026
Why in News: Goa hosted the Goa AI Tech Conclave 2026 on 22-23 October 2026 and announced initiatives including a Goa AI Policy, AI Hackathon, AI Centre of Excellence and a Konkani Large Language Model.
Quick Facts
- Venue: Panaji, Goa.
- Dates: 22-23 October 2026.
- Theme: "AI for People, Planet and Progress".
- AI Policy period: 2026-2029.
- AI Centre of Excellence partner: BITS Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus.
Key Highlights
- The state launched an AI Hackathon for students, innovators and startups.
- The policy focuses on responsible adoption of AI and improved public-service delivery.
- BHASHINI launched a Konkani Large Language Model with the Goa government.
- The Centre of Excellence will support applied AI research and capacity building.
NIFTEM-K Hosts AI-Food Tech Hackathon 'Hack the Fork'
Why in News: The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K) organised the AI × Food Tech Hackathon 'Hack the Fork' on 24-25 October 2026 to develop AI-based solutions for the alternative-protein sector.
Quick Facts
- Event: Hack the Fork.
- Dates: 24-25 October 2026.
- Organiser: NIFTEM-K.
- Focus: Artificial Intelligence and food technology.
- Teams shortlisted for final round: 25.
Key Highlights
- The hackathon focused particularly on challenges facing the alternative-protein industry.
- Students, researchers and technology innovators participated in developing solutions.
- Alternative proteins are increasingly linked with food security and sustainable food systems.
- The event brought AI applications into food processing and nutrition-related innovation.
NLC India Signs Rs 37,000 Crore Investment MoUs in Odisha
Why in News: NLC India Limited signed MoUs with IPICOL for proposed investments worth approximately Rs 37,000 crore in Odisha covering thermal power, mineral processing and coal gasification.
Quick Facts
- Total proposed investment: Rs 37,000 crore.
- Thermal power capacity: 3,200 MW.
- Thermal project investment: About Rs 35,000 crore.
- Beach-sand mineral project: Around Rs 2,000 crore.
- NLC India is a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Coal.
Key Highlights
- The thermal project is planned as four 800 MW ultra-supercritical units.
- The mineral-processing facility will deal with minerals such as ilmenite, rutile and zircon.
- NLC India will also examine coal gasification opportunities.
- The projects are aimed at expanding Odisha's industrial and energy infrastructure.
International Current Affairs
Nepal Becomes First Reported Beneficiary of Loss and Damage Fund
Why in News: The Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) provisionally allocated USD 20 million to Nepal on 22 October 2026, making it the first country reported to receive financial assistance through the global climate-loss mechanism.
Quick Facts
- Country: Nepal.
- Provisional allocation: USD 20 million.
- Related disaster: August 2026 glacial-lake outburst flood.
- Loss and Damage Fund established at COP27 in 2022.
- Fund operationalisation advanced at COP28 in 2023.
Key Highlights
- The allocation is intended to support Nepal's recovery from severe climate-induced flooding.
- The supplied source reports economic losses of approximately USD 2.69 billion.
- Reconstruction needs were estimated at approximately USD 4.71 billion.
- The mechanism focuses on countries highly vulnerable to climate-related losses and damages.
India-Uzbekistan Hold 10th Counter-Terrorism Joint Working Group Meeting
Why in News: India and Uzbekistan held the 10th meeting of their Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism in New Delhi on 22 October 2026.
Quick Facts
- Meeting: 10th India-Uzbekistan JWG on Counter-Terrorism.
- Venue: New Delhi.
- Uzbekistan capital: Tashkent.
- Currency: Uzbekistani So'm.
- Next meeting: Scheduled in Uzbekistan.
Key Highlights
- Talks covered terrorist financing, radicalisation and misuse of technology.
- Both countries emphasised intelligence and information sharing.
- Cooperation under SCO-RATS was discussed.
- Links between terrorism and transnational organised crime were also examined.
NAAS and CAST Sign Five-Year Agricultural Cooperation Agreement
Why in News: India's National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) and the US-based Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding during the Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue.
Quick Facts
- Agreement signed: 20 October 2026.
- Duration: Five years.
- Venue: Des Moines, Iowa, USA.
- Dialogue theme: "Before Hunger Wins".
- NAAS established: 1990.
Key Highlights
- Focus areas include food and nutrition security, water, AI, digital agriculture, biotechnology and gene editing.
- The institutions will organise joint workshops and webinars.
- Scientific exchanges and policy-oriented communication are also planned.
- The MoU aims to improve agricultural research capacity and knowledge sharing.
Ukraine Joins NATO NSPA Security Cooperation Support Partnership
Why in News: Ukraine joined the NATO Support and Procurement Agency's Security Cooperation Support Partnership on 24 October 2026, giving eligible Ukrainian defence firms access to NSPA procurement opportunities.
Quick Facts
- Agency: NATO Support and Procurement Agency.
- NSPA headquarters: Capellen, Luxembourg.
- NATO headquarters: Brussels, Belgium.
- NATO established: 4 April 1949.
- Ukraine is not a NATO member.
Key Highlights
- The source describes Ukraine as the first non-NATO country granted a separate partnership of this type.
- Eligible Ukrainian firms can participate in NSPA procurement processes.
- A Ukraine Industry Day involving about 150 companies was held in Kyiv.
- The arrangement seeks closer integration of Ukraine's defence industry with NATO procurement systems.
Economy & Banking
RBI Revises Bank Leverage Ratio Framework under Basel III
Why in News: The Reserve Bank of India issued revised prudential directions aligning India's leverage-ratio framework with the Basel III standard developed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. The revised framework will take effect from 1 April 2027.
Quick Facts
- Effective date: 1 April 2027.
- D-SIB leverage ratio: 4%.
- Other banks: 3.5%.
- Indian branch of a G-SIB: 3.5% plus applicable G-SIB leverage-ratio buffer.
- Leverage ratio compares Tier 1 capital with total exposure.
Key Highlights
- The framework aligns with the Basel Committee's 2017 leverage-ratio standard.
- The ratio functions as a non-risk-based backstop to risk-weighted capital rules.
- It is intended to limit excessive leverage in the banking sector.
- The revision aims to strengthen capital adequacy and financial stability.
C-DAC and Bank of India Partner for Quantum Banking Innovation
Why in News: The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) and Bank of India signed an MoU to explore quantum technologies, AI, blockchain and cybersecurity applications for banking and financial services.
Quick Facts
- Partners: C-DAC and Bank of India.
- Core domains: Quantum technologies, AI, blockchain and cybersecurity.
- Proposed framework: Quantum Ecosystem for Financial Innovation.
- Proofs of Concept will be tested in secure sandbox environments.
- C-DAC functions under MeitY.
Key Highlights
- Potential applications include fraud detection and credit assessment.
- AI-based document processing and customer support will be explored.
- The partnership includes quantum-safe technologies for future banking security.
- Smart contracts, digital identity and secure data sharing are also covered.
NCDEX Launches NDEX and FINNDEX Equity Benchmarks
Why in News: The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) launched two equity indices, NDEX and FINNDEX, on 22 October 2026.
Quick Facts
- NDEX constituents: 20 equities.
- FINNDEX constituents: 15 financial-sector companies.
- Base value: 10,000.
- Base month: January 2010.
- Rebalancing: March and September.
Key Highlights
- NDEX selects large and liquid equities from eligible NSE-listed companies.
- FINNDEX focuses on financial companies while excluding insurance in the reported methodology.
- Free-float market capitalisation and average traded value carry significant weights.
- Individual stock weights are capped at 15% during rebalancing.
Government Schemes
Punjab Launches SANGAT Mental Health Clubs in 40 Colleges
Why in News: The Punjab government launched SANGAT Mental Health Clubs in 40 colleges to address mental-health concerns and substance abuse under its Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign.
Quick Facts
- Colleges: 40.
- Students selected per college: 25.
- Training: 14 hours.
- Partner: Aditya Birla Education Trust.
- Launch venue: Plaksha University, Mohali.
Key Highlights
- Selected students receive Youth Mental Health First Aid certification.
- The programme is implemented by Mpower under the COPE framework.
- It supports the Yudh Nashean Virudh anti-drug campaign.
- The model encourages peer support and early intervention.
Tamil Nadu Launches 'Thuli' Rainwater Harvesting Campaign
Why in News: Tamil Nadu launched the statewide 'Thuli' rainwater-harvesting awareness campaign on 21 October 2026 to strengthen maintenance and compliance of rainwater-harvesting structures.
Quick Facts
- Campaign: Thuli.
- Launch date: 21 October 2026.
- Government Order guiding initiative: GO No. 184.
- GO issued: 16 October 2026.
- Rainwater harvesting was made mandatory for buildings in Tamil Nadu in 2003.
Key Highlights
- The initiative covers urban and rural local bodies.
- Government buildings, schools, hospitals and commercial premises are to be inspected.
- Damaged systems, rooftop channels and recharge pits are to be repaired and cleaned.
- New recharge wells and percolation pits may be installed where required.
Science & Technology
Microsoft Develops Sequential AI Tool for Medical Diagnosis
Why in News: Microsoft researchers developed an AI-based diagnostic approach that sequentially determines which questions and tests should be used before updating its medical hypothesis, similar to a step-by-step clinical workflow.
Quick Facts
- Developer: Microsoft researchers.
- Study reported: 23 October 2026.
- Evaluation included 300 complex cases.
- Architecture uses an orchestrator.
- Main focus: Sequential diagnostic reasoning.
Key Highlights
- The system selects patient-history questions, examinations and tests progressively.
- It updates its hypotheses when new information becomes available.
- The supplied source reports accuracy exceeding general physicians on the selected complex cases.
- Diagnostic work-ups generated by the AI were also reported to be less costly in the study setting.
Two New Ophiorrhiza Plant Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh
Why in News: Scientists described two new plant species, Ophiorrhiza shidiensis and Ophiorrhiza pemae, from Changlang district in Arunachal Pradesh.
Quick Facts
- Species 1: Ophiorrhiza shidiensis.
- Species 2: Ophiorrhiza pemae.
- Location: Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh.
- Plant family: Rubiaceae.
- Scientific journal: Taiwania.
Key Highlights
- Both species belong to the genus Ophiorrhiza.
- The discoveries add to the documented botanical diversity of Northeast India.
- Arunachal Pradesh is part of the biodiversity-rich Eastern Himalayan region.
- Scientific description helps support future taxonomic and conservation studies.
Ghostly Eyeless Freshwater Snail Discovered in China's Yunnan Province
Why in News: Scientists discovered Erhaia dijiang, an eyeless freshwater cave snail belonging to the family Erhaiidae, in a high-altitude cave in Yunnan Province, China.
Quick Facts
- Species: Erhaia dijiang.
- Family: Erhaiidae.
- Location: Yuxi City, Yunnan Province.
- Altitude: About 2,062 metres.
- Published in: Subterranean Biology.
Key Highlights
- The species has lost its eyes and body pigmentation.
- Only three living adults were reported, creating conservation concerns.
- Its nearly transparent body reflects adaptation to underground habitats.
- The name refers to the mythical creature Di Jiang in ancient Chinese literature.
China Zorrilla Emerges as Major Battery-Electric Ferry
Why in News: The China Zorrilla attracted attention as one of the world's largest battery-electric ferries, designed for passenger and vehicle transportation between Uruguay and Argentina.
Quick Facts
- Vessel: China Zorrilla.
- Builder: Incat, Tasmania.
- Length: About 130 metres.
- Passenger capacity: About 2,100.
- Battery capacity: Approximately 40 MWh.
Key Highlights
- The ferry is intended for the Colonia-Buenos Aires route.
- It can accommodate approximately 225 vehicles.
- The vessel uses battery-powered electric propulsion.
- It demonstrates the potential of electrification in large-scale maritime transport.
Environment
Ladakh Declared India's First 100% Organic Union Territory
Why in News: On 25 October 2026, Ladakh was reported as being declared India's first 100% Organic Union Territory, recognising its transition toward chemical-free agricultural practices.
Quick Facts
- Union Territory: Ladakh.
- Declaration date: 25 October 2026.
- Ladakh became a Union Territory on 31 October 2019.
- Administrative districts: Leh and Kargil.
- Main objective: Chemical-free agricultural production.
Key Highlights
- The reported framework prohibits procurement, sale and use of synthetic fertilisers.
- The initiative aims to strengthen organic certification and traceability.
- Farmers are expected to benefit from better branding and market linkages.
- The policy also aims to protect Ladakh's fragile Himalayan soil, biodiversity and water resources.
Defence
Indian Navy to Host Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026
Why in News: The Indian Navy will host the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, from 3 to 5 November 2026.
Quick Facts
- Dates: 3-5 November 2026.
- Venue: Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
- Organiser: Indian Navy.
- Knowledge partner: National Maritime Foundation.
- Participants reported from 18 countries.
Key Highlights
- Theme: "Science, Technology and Academic Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific".
- The event includes five professional thematic sessions.
- Special sessions include Perspectives from the Flag Bridge.
- An ambassadorial interaction titled Sahyog Ka Samvaad is also planned.
Telangana to Host Raksha Expo 2026
Why in News: Telangana will host Raksha Expo 2026 from 7 to 9 December 2026, described in the supplied source as the first defence and aerospace exhibition organised by an Indian state government.
Quick Facts
- Dates: 7-9 December 2026.
- Venue: Bharat Future City, Hyderabad.
- Air show: 9 December 2026.
- Focus: Defence, aerospace, space and internal security.
- Linked event: Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026.
Key Highlights
- The expo will showcase Telangana's aerospace and defence-manufacturing ecosystem.
- The source reports aerospace exports of Rs 30,742 crore in 2024-25.
- Hyderabad is an important manufacturing location for global aerospace supply chains.
- The event is aligned with the state's Telangana Rising 2047 vision.
Awards & Honours
Ameena Nazreen A S Wins Global Youth Institute Award
Why in News: Indian student Ameena Nazreen A S won a Global Youth Institute award during the 2026 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue in Des Moines, Iowa, for research related to food security.
Quick Facts
- Winner: Ameena Nazreen A S.
- Event: Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue.
- Dates: 20-22 October 2026.
- Venue: Des Moines, Iowa, USA.
- Prize money: USD 500.
Key Highlights
- Seven high-school students participated through the NAAS-YUVA selection drive.
- The event was organised by the World Food Prize Foundation.
- The 2026 theme was "Before Hunger Wins".
- The award highlights youth contributions to food-security research.
Appointments & Resignations
Sunil Kumar Appointed Next Chairman of ONGC
Why in News: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the appointment of Sunil Kumar as the next Chairman of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC).
Quick Facts
- Appointee: Sunil Kumar.
- Appointment takes effect on or after 7 December 2026.
- Predecessor: Arun Kumar Singh.
- Approved tenure: Three years or until further orders.
- ONGC established: 1956.
Key Highlights
- Sunil Kumar was serving as Executive Director and Asset Manager of ONGC's Mehsana Asset.
- He has also served as a nominee director on ONGC's board.
- ONGC is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise.
- It functions under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Sports
India Wins Multiple Gold Medals at Asian Para Games 2026
Why in News: Indian para-athletes recorded significant medal-winning performances at the Asian Para Games in Japan, including gold medals for Nitesh Kumar, Naveen Sivakumar, Haney, Sandeep and the archery pair of Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi.
Quick Facts
- Haney javelin throw: 60.49 metres, reported world record.
- Sandeep 400m T64: 52.28 seconds, reported world record.
- Nitesh Kumar: Men's Singles SL3 badminton gold.
- Naveen Sivakumar: Men's Singles SL4 badminton gold.
- Reported Indian medal tally at the cited stage: 102.
Key Highlights
- Nitesh Kumar defeated fellow Indian Pramod Bhagat in the SL3 final.
- Naveen Sivakumar defeated Indonesia's Fredy Setiawan in the SL4 final.
- Harvinder Singh and Vijay Sundi won men's recurve doubles para-archery gold.
- India's reported tally stood at 26 gold, 33 silver and 43 bronze medals at the cited stage.
Nihal Sarin and Koneru Humpy Win European Chess Club Cup Golds
Why in News: Indian Grandmasters Nihal Sarin and Koneru Humpy won individual gold medals at the European Chess Club Cup 2026 held in Montenegro.
Quick Facts
- Nihal Sarin: Board 2 individual gold in Open competition.
- Nihal's score: 5/6.
- Koneru Humpy: Board 2 individual gold in women's competition.
- Humpy's score: 4.5 points.
- Host country: Montenegro.
Key Highlights
- Humpy's Cercle d'Echecs de Monte-Carlo won the Women's Team Championship.
- Nihal's Novy Bor finished second in the Open team event.
- Pentala Harikrishna won an individual silver medal.
- Karthikeyan Murali secured an individual bronze medal.
Current Affairs One-Liners
Quick Revision
- Polish PM India visit → Donald Tusk → visited India from 21-23 October 2026.
- India-Poland trade target → double bilateral trade by 2030 → Defence Industry Dialogue also planned.
- Poland-India Partnership Day → 30 March → marks establishment of diplomatic relations in 1954.
- NMMS upgrade → NMMS 2.0 → AI verification, device security and offline attendance.
- Civil Defence programme → 600 Master Trainers → covers 12 States and UTs.
- AEBS for new cars → proposed from 1 October 2030 → for new M1 models.
- Existing car AEBS deadline → 1 October 2032 → under MoRTH draft proposal.
- C-DOT sixth CoE → IIT-BHU → focus on 6G, quantum, AI and cybersecurity.
- IIIT-Bangalore MoU → AGH University of Krakow → academic collaboration in AI and quantum technologies.
- Goa AI Policy → 2026-2029 → announced at Goa AI Tech Conclave.
- BHASHINI in Goa → Konkani Large Language Model → supports Indian-language AI ecosystem.
- Hack the Fork → NIFTEM-K → AI × Food Tech hackathon held 24-25 October.
- Hack the Fork finalists → 25 teams → focus on alternative-protein industry challenges.
- NLC India Odisha MoUs → Rs 37,000 crore → power, minerals and coal gasification.
- NAAS-CAST agreement → five years → agricultural research and scientific cooperation.
- Borlaug Dialogue theme → "Before Hunger Wins" → held in Des Moines, Iowa.
- Global Youth Institute award → Ameena Nazreen A S → recognised for food-security research.
- RBI leverage framework → effective 1 April 2027 → aligned with Basel III standards.
- D-SIB leverage ratio → 4% → other banks to maintain 3.5%.
- C-DAC-BOI MoU → quantum banking ecosystem → includes AI, blockchain and cybersecurity.
- NCDEX indices → NDEX and FINNDEX → both carry base value of 10,000.
- NDEX → 20 equities → selected from large and liquid eligible companies.
- FINNDEX → 15 financial companies → insurance excluded in reported methodology.
- Punjab SANGAT → 40 colleges → student mental-health and substance-abuse initiative.
- Tamil Nadu rainwater campaign → Thuli → focuses on inspection and restoration of harvesting systems.
- Nepal FRLD allocation → USD 20 million → reported first beneficiary of Loss and Damage Fund.
- India-Uzbekistan JWG → 10th meeting → focused on counter-terrorism cooperation.
- Ukraine-NATO NSPA → Security Cooperation Support Partnership → gives eligible Ukrainian firms procurement access.
- Indian Navy IPRD 2026 → 3-5 November → Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
- IPRD theme → Science, Technology and Academic Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific → Indian Navy-NMF initiative.
- Raksha Expo 2026 → Telangana → scheduled for 7-9 December at Bharat Future City.
- Microsoft medical AI → sequential diagnosis → orchestrator selects questions and tests step by step.
- New Arunachal plants → Ophiorrhiza shidiensis and Ophiorrhiza pemae → family Rubiaceae.
- New cave snail → Erhaia dijiang → discovered in Yunnan Province, China.
- Battery-electric ferry → China Zorrilla → approximately 40 MWh battery capacity.
- Ladakh organic status → India's first 100% Organic Union Territory → reported on 25 October 2026.
- NCB operation → Operation Trident → reported action against drug networks in Northeast India.
- Punjab Nav-Trinjan → organic cotton and traditional weaving → promotes sustainable agriculture and rural crafts.
- Sankoo district report → Ladakh → supplied source advises official verification before treating claim as final.
- Russian missile report → Philin → source notes missile designation requires verification.
- 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum → New Delhi → scheduled for 26-27 October under India's chairship.
- BRICS Parliamentary Forum → people-centric development → discussions include AI, resilience and global governance.
- RBI data centre report → Bhubaneswar → supplied source reports project cost of Rs 169 crore.
- Haney → Asian Para Games javelin gold → reported world-record throw of 60.49 metres.
- Sandeep → Asian Para Games 400m T64 gold → reported world record of 52.28 seconds.
- Nitesh Kumar → men's SL3 badminton gold → defeated Pramod Bhagat.
- Naveen Sivakumar → men's SL4 badminton gold → defeated Fredy Setiawan.
- European Chess Club Cup → Nihal Sarin and Koneru Humpy → won individual gold medals.
- ONGC Chairman → Sunil Kumar → to assume charge on or after 7 December 2026.
- World Polio Day → 24 October → commemorates Dr Jonas Salk's birth anniversary.
- United Nations Day → 24 October → commemorates UN Charter entering into force in 1945.
- Global Media and Information Literacy Week → 24-31 October → UNESCO-led observance.
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