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
- ISRO Successfully Completes Crew Module–Service Module Separation Tests for GaganyaanOctober 17, 2026ISRO successfully carried out a series of CM-SM separation tests of its upcoming Gaganyaan human spaceflight program on October 16, 2026. The tests were conducted at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, ...Read more
- World Health Summit 2026: Key Initiatives, Funding Commitments and Global Health ThreatsOctober 17, 2026The World Health Summit 2026 was held in Berlin, Germany, with the new funding pledges, research insights, and innovations tackling some of the world’s health concerns. This summit was held under the theme of “From ...Read more
- Sudhakar Dalela Appointed as India’s Next Ambassador to NepalOctober 17, 2026On October 16th 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has appointed Sudhakar Dalela as the next Indian Ambassador to Nepal. An IFS officer of the 1993 batch, Dalela has previously been the Ambassador of ...Read more
- Assam Regiment Wins Gold Medal at Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026October 17, 2026India’s Assam Regiment has bagged a gold medal in Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026, an international military patrol exercise conducted in Wales, UK. This medal was awarded to the team for their stamina, leadership skills, tactics, ...Read more
- RBI Approves Merger of Emirates NBD’s Indian Branches with RBL BankOctober 17, 2026The RBI has given its approval for the merger of the Indian subsidiaries of Emirates NBD Bank P.J.S.C. with RBL Bank Limited and the merger is expected to be completed from December 1, 2026. This ...Read more
- Fairfax Financial to Acquire IDBI Bank: N S Kannan Proposed as ChairmanOctober 17, 2026Fairfax Financial Holdings, whose founder is Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa, is set to purchase a majority stake in IDBI Bank with the deal expected to be finalized in the first quarter of 2027. The purchase ...Read more
- India’s Passport Ranks 84th in Henley Passport Index October 2026October 17, 2026According to the October 2026 edition of the Henley Passport Index that came out on October 9, India is ranked at number 84, along with Algeria and Mauritania. Despite the improvement from number 85 as ...Read more
- REC Limited Receives RBI NOC for Proposed Merger with PFCOctober 17, 2026The No-Objection Certificate (NOC) for the proposed merger of the REC Limited with the Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) has been issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This decision came on October 16, ...Read more
- International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2026: Theme, SignificanceOctober 17, 2026The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is annually held on 17 October in order to draw attention to the problems of poverty and social exclusion and, above all, the protection of human dignity. ...Read more
- Mizoram Farmer Mari ZT Lalrithangi Receives FAO Honour for Strawberry Farming SuccessOctober 16, 2026Mari ZT Lalrithangi is a woman farmer from Sangau village of Lawngtlai district, Mizoram, who has gained worldwide recognition for establishing a highly successful strawberry farming business venture. She was one of the Food and ...Read more
- Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025: Can India Order an OCI Cardholder to Leave?October 16, 2026Imran Khan, who is an Indian movie star, a US national said to be in possession of an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card, got an order to vacate the country before 28th October 2026. ...Read more
- India’s Bank Deposits Reach Record $3 Trillion in September 2026October 16, 2026The Indian banking system saw a record deposit figure of total ₹284 trillion ($2.99 trillion) during the second half of the month of September 2026. This increase was facilitated through the Reserve Bank of India ...Read more
- Elon Musk Shows Tesla Roadster Performing an Aerial Flip: Key Facts ExplainedOctober 16, 2026Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, is making headlines after showing off a groundbreaking demo of the Roadster of the future, which flew up into the air for a while and executed an aerial maneuver. ...Read more
- President Murmu Accepts L. Murugan’s Resignation: Article 75(2) ExplainedOctober 16, 2026President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of L. Murugan from the Union Council of Ministers immediately after taking the advice from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Murugan resigned from his post as he wanted to ...Read more
Important Days 2026
- International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2026: Theme, Significance October 17, 2026
- World Food Day 2026: Theme, History, Significance and Important Facts October 16, 2026
- Mahila Kisan Diwas 2026 to Highlight Women Farmers’ Role in Viksit Bharat October 15, 2026
- World Students’ Day 2026: Date, Significance and APJ Abdul Kalam’s Legacy October 15, 2026
- International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2026: Theme, History and Significance October 13, 2026
- National Human Rights Commission to Mark 33 Years on 12 October 2026 October 12, 2026
General Knowledge 2026
Ramsar Sites in India 2026: State-Wise List of All 103 Ramsar Sites, Latest Updates, Largest & Smallest WetlandsOctober 16, 2026India has become a global leader in the conservation of wetlands by continuously extending the number of its Ramsar sites. Wetlands are very useful in ...
Top 50 GK Questions and Answers on Dr A.P.J. Abdul KalamOctober 14, 2026Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam GK Questions and Answers are important for competitive examinations, including UPSC, State PSC/GPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways and other government exams. Known ...
Who Is Navi Pillay? Nobel Peace Prize 2026 Winner, Biography and AchievementsOctober 10, 2026Navi Pillay, who is of Indian Tamil descent and a South African jurist, was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts in the ...
Vande Bharat vs Amrit Bharat Express: Key Differences Every Traveler Should KnowOctober 9, 2026There is an increasing trend of introducing modern trains in India’s railway network according to the needs of passengers. Two such trains are Vande Bharat ...
Asian Games to LA28: Which Sports Earned India Olympic Quotas? Complete ListOctober 9, 2026Performance by India in the 2026 Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, was noteworthy because it was partly connected to securing qualification to participate in ...
Guava Capital of India: Which Place Is Known for Guava Cultivation?October 5, 2026The Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is famous for being the Guava capital of India because of its long-standing association with guava cultivation and the ...
7 Most Beautiful Train Stations in the World 2026: Full List and Key FeaturesOctober 5, 2026Seven train stations that have been recognized due to their unique architectural designs, urban planning, and integration into their environments have been chosen for the ...
