Adda247 provides the latest and most important daily current affairs 2026 for Bank, SSC, Railway, Police SI, and Other State Govt Exams. Our team curates the most significant national and international news, government policy updates, important appointments 2026, awards and honours, summits and conferences, science and technology, defence news, business & economy, and sports current affairs — all in one place.
Today’s Current Affairs
- Harry Brook Scores Fastest Double Century in ODI Cricket HistoryOctober 23, 2026England’s white-ball captain Harry Brook created history on October 22, 2026, by scoring the fastest double century in men’s One Day International (ODI) cricket. Brook smashed 202 runs off 116 balls against Sri Lanka in ...Read more
- Khet Bachao Abhiyan–Rabi 2026: Launch Date, Objectives and Key FactsOctober 23, 2026The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is scheduled to launch the nationwide Khet Bachao Abhiyan–Rabi 2026 on October 22, 2026, from Karnal, Haryana. Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is scheduled ...Read more
- Sunil Kumar Appointed Next ONGC Chairman: Tenure and Key FactsOctober 23, 2026The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Sunil Kumar as the next Chairman of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). According to a report by PSU Watch, the approval ...Read more
- OpenAI Partners with Karmayogi Bharat for AI TrainingOctober 23, 2026Karmayogi Bharat and OpenAI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen artificial intelligence (AI) training and capacity building across India’s civil services. Under the agreement, educational resources from OpenAI Academy will be made ...Read more
- National Strategic Trade Command Centre (NSTCC) Launched by Piyush GoyalOctober 23, 2026The Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has launched the National Strategic Trade Command Centre (NSTCC) in New Delhi. The initiative aims to strengthen the monitoring, analysis and governance of India’s international trade ...Read more
- Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar Win Asian Para Games Archery Gold; Swati Chaudhary Takes SilverOctober 23, 2026India secured gold and silver medals in archery at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on 22 October 2026. Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar won the compound mixed team gold medal, while Swati ...Read more
- India and Poland Agree to Boost Defence, Space and Nuclear Energy CooperationOctober 23, 2026India and Poland have agreed to strengthen cooperation in defence, space, nuclear energy and emerging technologies following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in New Delhi during Tusk’s official ...Read more
- India Hosts 7th Agrivoltaics World Conference 2026 in New DelhiOctober 23, 2026India is hosting the 7th Agrivoltaics World Conference 2026 from 21 to 23 October at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event marks the first time the global conference is being held in the Global ...Read more
- France Confirms First Human Case of Shamonda Virus; Patient DiesOctober 23, 2026French health authorities confirmed the country’s first reported human case of Shamonda virus on 22 October 2026. The patient died after contracting the virus, which is primarily associated with livestock, particularly cattle. Shamonda virus is an ...Read more
- National Geographic Names Jaipur to Its Best of the World 2027 ListOctober 23, 2026National Geographic released its annual “Best of the World 2027” list on 20 October 2026, featuring 25 destinations across six continents. Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, has been included in the list as the historic ...Read more
- Surya Prakash Releases “The Evolution of TV News in India” by Harsaran Bir Kaur PandeyOctober 23, 2026Former Prasar Bharati Chairman Surya Prakash launched veteran broadcaster and former Doordarshan producer Harsaran Bir Kaur Pandey’s book, The Evolution of TV News in India: From Doordarshan to Digital Disruption – An Insider’s Account, at ...Read more
- International Day of the Snow Leopard 2026: Date, History, Significance, Conservation Efforts and India’s Snow Leopard PopulationOctober 23, 2026International Day of the Snow Leopard is observed on 23 October every year to raise awareness about the conservation of snow leopards and their fragile mountain ecosystems. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the day ...Read more
- India Plans Mandatory Automatic Emergency Braking in New Cars from October 2030October 22, 2026India is set to consider to making the Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS) mandatory in new car models from October 2030, after the existing models reportedly receiving until October 2032 to comply. The proposal is ...Read more
- ISRO to Launch NVS-03 Navigation Satellite on October 30, 2026October 22, 2026Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), the NVS-03 navigation satellite will be launched on October 30ht 2026, by using the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) Mk II from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, Andhra ...Read more
Important Days 2026
- International Day of the Snow Leopard 2026: Date, History, Significance, Conservation Efforts and India’s Snow Leopard Population October 23, 2026
- Ashfaqullah Khan Birth Anniversary 2026: Kakori Case and Freedom Struggle October 22, 2026
- World Iodine Deficiency Day 2026: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention and India’s NIDDCP October 21, 2026
- Police Commemoration Day 2026: History, Significance and National Police Memorial October 21, 2026
- Dussehra 2026: Date, History, Significance and Important Facts October 20, 2026
- International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2026: Theme, Significance October 17, 2026
General Knowledge 2026
UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India – Day 2: Ajanta Caves History and Key FactsOctober 22, 2026The Ajanta Caves, which are located inside a horseshoe-shaped gorge in Maharashtra, contain some of the best samples of Buddhist art in ancient times found ...
Jamnagar Refinery: Why India’s Oil Hub Matters to the WorldOctober 21, 2026Jamnagar is a coastal city in the state of the Gujarat and it is emerging as a key location for the world’s petroleum refining industry. ...
UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India – Day 1: Agra Fort | History, Architecture and Key FactsOctober 21, 2026Situated along the banks of the River Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Agra Fort is one of the major landmarks of the Mughal era. Agra ...
Can a Place with Heavy Rainfall Be Called a Desert? The Mystery of Lençóis MaranhensesOctober 21, 2026The Lençóis Maranhenses National Park lies in northeastern Brazil and is famous for its white sand dunes and lakes of fresh water. In the rainy ...
Dussehra 2026: Top 30 Most Important GK MCQs with AnswersOctober 20, 2026Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is a major Hindu festival that symbolises the victory of good over evil. It is associated with Lord Rama’s victory ...
Dussehra and UNESCO: Ramlila, Durga Puja, Garba and India’s Intangible Cultural HeritageOctober 20, 2026Both Dussehra and Navaratri are celebrated along with some very unique forms of culture of India, which include Ramlila plays, Durga Puja in Kolkata and ...
Dussehra Celebrations Across India: 12 Unique Traditions, Regional Festivals and Cultural SignificanceOctober 20, 2026Dussehra, which can be alternatively called Vijayadashami or Dasara, is observed all over India in different kinds of religious observances, folk dances and processions. Although ...
