The President of India appointed three serving Chief Justices of High Courts as Judges of the Supreme Court of India on 5 October 2026. The appointments were announced by the Ministry of Law and Justice. The three newly appointed Supreme Court judges are: S. No. Justice Current Position Parent High Court 1 Justice Sunita Agarwal …
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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 2026 to physicist Francis Halzen for his pioneering work on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin. The prize citation states that Halzen was honoured “for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery …
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh launched the first indigenous Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1), named ‘Surya’, at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam, on 6 October 2026. On the same occasion, he also laid the keel of the fifth Fleet Support Ship (FSS-5) and inaugurated the upgraded Slipway-4 and a 300-tonne Goliath Crane at HSL. These developments are …
An Indian Parliamentary Delegation led by Harivansh, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, is participating in the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Arusha, Tanzania. On 5 October 2026, the first day of the Assembly, members of the Indian delegation participated in several committee meetings, regional group discussions, women parliamentarians’ sessions and bilateral …
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The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the key findings of India’s first-ever National Household Travel Survey (NHTS), conducted during July 2025 to June 2026. The survey covered 14,274 villages, 10,377 urban blocks, 4,92,023 households and more than 20.34 lakh persons, making it a major national-level …
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World Cup-winning skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as captain of the Indian women’s cricket team across all formats with immediate effect. The 37-year-old confirmed her decision on 6 October 2026, bringing an end to a decade-long leadership stint in international cricket. She will, however, continue to play for India. Captaincy Career Harmanpreet took over …
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Veteran Indian filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao passed away in October 2026 at the age of 94 in a hospital in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Born on 21 September 1931 in Gudur, Andhra Pradesh, he was known for his experimental storytelling and contributions to Indian cinema across several languages. About Singeetham Srinivasa Rao Singeetham Srinivasa Rao was …
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Bank of Baroda (BoB) has become the second Public Sector Bank (PSB) in India to enter the pension fund business after receiving a Certificate of Appointment as Sponsor of a Pension Fund from the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). The approval was granted under Section 27 of the PFRDA Act, 2013. The certificate …
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World Cerebral Palsy Day 2026 is observed on 6 October to raise awareness about cerebral palsy and promote the rights, inclusion, accessibility and equal participation of people living with the condition. The day also highlights challenges faced by persons with cerebral palsy in areas such as healthcare, education, employment, mobility and access to public spaces. …
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National Wildlife Week 2026 is being observed across India from 2 to 8 October to promote awareness about wildlife conservation, habitat protection and biodiversity. The observance aims to encourage people, institutions and governments to protect India’s rich wildlife heritage and natural ecosystems. 2026 Theme The theme of National Wildlife Week 2026 is: “Connecting Habitats, Thriving …
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Welcome to the Current Affairs Section of Adda247. If you are preparing for Government Job Exams, then it is very important for you to read the Daily Current Affairs. All the important updates based on current affairs are included in this Daily Current Affairs 2026 article.
