RJ Mitte, the American actor who was popularly known for his performance in the TV drama series Breaking Bad as Walter “Flynn” White Jr., passed away on October 12th 2026, at the age of 34. He died of causes unknown, as per representatives of Mitte confirmed by top news sources. RJ Mitte was also popular …
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NPCI has decided to put hold on the implementation of the MDR of 0.4% for the certain Unified Payment Interface (UPI) transactions exceeding ₹2,000 till after Diwali. The MDRs were supposed to have come into effect on October 15, 2026; however, according to the UPI & Services Steering Committee, the MDR will now be implemented …
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PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PMGS-NMP) completed 5 years on October 13th 2026. The plan was launched in 2021 and integrates data related to infrastructure in ministries, states, and union territories on a common Geographic Information System (GIS)-based platform. The program includes 58 central ministries and departments as well as 36 states and union territories. …
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Lakshadweep was made a fully literate union territory on October 11, 2026, under the centrally sponsored adult education program known as ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram. This was after administrator Praful Patel declared the territory literate when all eligible adults managed to pass the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT). From the Department of Education, …
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India’s all-rounder Shafali Verma has been selected by the International Cricket Council (ICC) as the ‘Women’s Player of the Month’ for September 2026 following her excellent showings in the Women’s Asia Cup and the Asian Games held in Nagoya, Japan. She has managed to score 360 runs in seven T20 International (T20I) matches with an …
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India skipper Shubman Gill has bagged his fifth ICC Player of the Month award to add further to his own record in the men’s section. The accolade comes in light of the fantastic performances of Gill in the ODI series against the West Indies, including a hundred and a double century. He is now on …
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The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) is celebrated annually on 13 October to increase awareness and take measures to mitigate disasters and build community resilience. For the year 2026, the UN is celebrating the day on the theme “Resilience Starts at Home.” This campaign stresses the need for safe, affordable, and resilient homes …
Honorable President of India Droupadi Murmu announced a reshuffle of the State Governors, which includes a total of six governors. In this new order, a total of four new appointments have been made in the posts of governors of Odisha, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, and Sikkim; two governors are being shifted to other states. Om Prakash Mathur, …
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Inflation in India increased to 5.54% in September 2026 compared to 4.83% in the month of August due to inflation in the prices of food items such as vegetables. This is the highest inflation rate since October 2024 according to the figures given in the September report. Inflation in the price of food items increased …
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its projections for India’s growth in FY 2026-27 (FY27) to 7% by raising it by 60 basis points. In its most recent World Economic Outlook, the institution cites robust domestic demand, vigorous service sector activity, and positive economic momentum as some of the factors behind the optimistic projections, …
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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.
