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
- High-Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat: Composition, Objectives and Terms of ReferenceOctober 31, 2026The Government of India has formed a High-Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat to recommend holistic banking reforms. This committee, chaired by former Central Vigilance Commissioner Suresh N. Patel, will look into banking regulations, ...Read more
- India to Conduct Population Census from January 25 to February 28, 2027; March 1 Set as Reference DateOctober 31, 2026The population census of India is scheduled to be held between 25 January to 28 February, 2027. This was announced by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India on 30 October 2026 and will ...Read more
- PM Modi Launches Development Projects Worth Over ₹14,000 Crore in Banaskantha, GujaratOctober 31, 2026Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for, inaugurated and dedicated a series of development initiatives worth over Rs 14,000 crore across several sectors including agriculture, animal husbandry, dairy, renewables, railways, urban transport, and ...Read more
- World Wrestling Championships 2026: Manisha Bhanwala Wins India’s First-Ever Women’s Freestyle GoldOctober 31, 2026Indian wrestler Manisha Bhanwala made history at the 2026 World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. In the women’s freestyle 59kg weight category, Bhanwala defeated reigning pan-American champion Abigail Nette from the USA 8-6 after overcoming ...Read more
- India’s Fiscal Deficit Reaches ₹7.14 Trillion in April–September FY27, 42.1% of Annual TargetOctober 31, 2026The central government’s fiscal deficit rose to INR 7.14 Trillion in April-September, 2026, which is around 42.1% of the total target for FY26-27. This increased from INR 5.7 Trillion in April-September, FY26, due to higher ...Read more
- India’s Forex Reserves Fall to $719.8 Billion for Seventh Consecutive WeekOctober 31, 2026Foreign exchange reserves of India declined to $719.8 billion from $721.1 billion on October 23 2026. This decline was mainly because of a rise in foreign currency assets by $2.7 billion and a decline in ...Read more
- Which Is the Tallest Statue in the World? Here You Need To KnowOctober 31, 2026Statue of Unity in Gujarat, India is the tallest statue in the world, with its height measuring 182 meters (597 feet). Dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the statue was unveiled on 31 October 2018. The ...Read more
- ISRO Successfully Launches GSLV-F18 with NVS-03 Satellite to Strengthen NavICOctober 31, 2026The GSLV-F18 rocket carrying the NVS-03 navigation satellite was successfully launched by the ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota on October 30 2026. The launch time was 11:51 ...Read more
- IIFA Awards 2026 Winners List: Ranveer Singh Wins Best Actor, Aneet Padda Best ActressOctober 31, 2026The IIFA (International Indian Film Academy) Awards of 2026 were held as the 26th edition of the event that celebrated achievements in the Indian film industry and digital media. Dhurandhar turned out to be the ...Read more
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti 2026: 151st Birth Anniversary, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, History and ContributionsOctober 30, 2026India will observe the 151st Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on 31 October 2026. He is popularly known as the ‘Iron Man of India’, Patel was instrumental in the freedom struggle of the India ...Read more
- Why Kashmir’s Chinar Trees Turn Red Every Autumn: The Science ExplainedOctober 30, 2026The chinar trees of Kashmir are famous for the way they change the scenery of the Valley in autumn. Locally known as boen or buen, the chinar (Platanus orientalis) is Kashmir’s state tree and is ...Read more
- Centre Notifies National Social Security Board for Gig and Platform WorkersOctober 30, 2026The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued the Constitution of the National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers and Gig and Platform Workers on 30 October 2026. This board has been set up according ...Read more
- India Biennale 2026: Delhi’s Historic Monuments to Become Venues for Art, Architecture and DesignOctober 30, 2026India Biennale 2026, the second version of the India Art, Architecture and Design Biennale, is set to be organized in New Delhi between 4 December 2026 and 21 March 2027. This cultural event will feature ...Read more
- UNEP Recognises India’s Ganges River Dolphin Recovery Programme as a World Restoration FlagshipOctober 30, 2026India’s project to conserve the Ganges River dolphin has been named among 35 UN World Restoration Flagships in the report “Nature’s Comeback: Scaling Ecosystem Restoration for People and Planet” of the United Nations Environment Program ...Read more
Important Days 2026
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti 2026: 151st Birth Anniversary, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, History and Contributions October 30, 2026
- October 29: Why the UN Observes the International Day of Care and Support October 29, 2026
- Vigilance Awareness Week 2026: Theme, Dates and Key Initiatives October 26, 2026
- Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Raising Day 2026: History, Roles and Key Facts October 24, 2026
- World Polio Day 2026: Date, Theme, India’s Polio-Free Status and Key Facts October 24, 2026
- United Nations Day 2026: History, Objectives, Six Principal Organs and India’s Role October 24, 2026
General Knowledge 2026
Which Is the Tallest Statue in the World? Here You Need To KnowOctober 31, 2026Statue of Unity in Gujarat, India is the tallest statue in the world, with its height measuring 182 meters (597 feet). Dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai ...
Why Kashmir’s Chinar Trees Turn Red Every Autumn: The Science ExplainedOctober 30, 2026The chinar trees of Kashmir are famous for the way they change the scenery of the Valley in autumn. Locally known as boen or buen, ...
Do You Know? This Maharashtra Village Produces 500 Litres of Drinking Water From AirOctober 30, 2026The water shortage in Wadji village in the Washim district of Maharashtra is being solved with atmospheric water generation. This village has set up a Meghdoot ...
Do You Know? Only 3 People in the World Can Travel Without a PassportOctober 30, 2026While international travel generally necessitates having a passport that is valid, many countries have an additional requirement of a visa. Nevertheless, there are three royal persons ...
UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India – Group of Monuments at Hampi Day 5: History and Key FactsOctober 29, 2026The Hampi complex is one of the most significant archaeological and cultural heritages in India, where there are remnants of the ancient Vijayanagara Empire, an ...
Indian State Animals: Complete State-Wise List of 28 States and 8 Union TerritoriesOctober 29, 2026The state animals of India have been chosen to highlight the wildlife diversity in India, from the Asiatic lion of Gujarat, the one-horned rhinoceros of ...
Smit Machchhar Receives UAE’s First Class Order of Zayed II: Who Were the Two Previous Indian Recipients?October 29, 2026Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot, has been awarded the First Class Order of Zayed II by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to his ...
