Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) issued the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Monthly Bulletin for the month of September 2026 on 15 October. According to this report, the overall unemployment rate is 5.0% amongst people aged 15 years and above, while the Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) is 55.5%. The urban female LFPR …
The KAUMARACON-2026, an international conference on Kaumarabhritya, was inaugurated by Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on 15 October 2026 in New Delhi. KAUMARACON-2026 is an international conference organised by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) that dealt with various aspects related to the health of children, research and clinical developments in traditional medicine. The Vice-President …
Gujarat’s Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is being recognized as the second home of the Asiatic lion, which is separate from the Gir forest region. As per the lion population estimate of 2025, there are 17 Asiatic lions, comprising of six adult lions and 11 cubs, in the Barda sanctuary. This is happening after a gap of …
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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has proposed the introduction of tougher Bharat Stage VII (BS-VII) emission standards for vehicles through the notification dated 12 October 2026. Introduction of new emission standards is proposed to be done in three phases starting from 1 April 2029 up to April 2035. Introduction of the new …
The solar power project in Himachal Pradesh with a battery storage facility was inaugurated by Himachal Pradesh’s chief minister, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, in Rongtong in Spiti Valley. This 2 MW power station that is built in Rongtong can produce approximately 36 lakh units of electricity each year. The inauguration of this solar power project along …
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As per the directions issued by the Supreme Court, from October 27, 2026, it will become mandatory for Indian Railways to cover insurance of tickets booked through railway station counters. The order was issued to bridge the gap between the booking of tickets through online and offline channels because passengers who bought tickets through the …
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sanctioned the Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) worth 78 days’ salary for 11,40,770 eligible railway employees on 14 October 2026. The total cost is ₹2,009.61 crore, where the maximum payable of ₹17,951 for each eligible employee. This annual incentive scheme recognises the contribution of the railway …
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Union Cabinet under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi sanctioned the continuation of the National Social Assistance Program (NSAP) for a period of five years from 2026-27 to 2030-31 with an outlay of ₹53,428 crore on 14th October 2026. This program would be renamed as Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana. The sanction also includes …
Mahila Kisan Diwas 2026 to be celebrated on 15 October 2026 to commemorate the contribution of women farmers to Indian agriculture and development. The national-level celebration will be organised by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The …
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World Students’ Day is celebrated on 15 October in relation with the birthday of Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India and an eminent scientist working in the field of aerospace. Kalam, who was born in 1931, inspired many generations through his work in space research, missile research, education and development of …
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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.
