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
- 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 influential South Indian civilization that existed from the 14th to ...Read more
- 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 Assam, the Sangai deer of Manipur to the snow leopard ...Read more
- 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 bravery in the face of a critical situation on board ...Read more
- WMO Greenhouse Gas Bulletin 2026: Greenhouse Gas Levels Hit Record Highs in 2025October 29, 2026According to the World Meteorological Organisation, CO₂, CH₄ and N₂O had increased to record levels in 2025. In its Bulletin No. 22, the WMO warns of an increase in the levels of these gases, leading ...Read more
- Who Is Uma Kashvi? 15-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Player Signed in WPL HistoryOctober 29, 2026The Karnataka all-round cricketer Uma Kashvi, who is also known by her maiden name Kashvi Kandikuppa, has become the youngest cricketer to get signed up for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) to date, with Delhi ...Read more
- Bihar Museum Ranks 9th Globally, Tops Asia in World’s 100 Best Museums 2026October 29, 2026The Bihar Museum in Patna ranks ninth among all museums worldwide and first among all museums in Asia according to The World’s 100 Best Museums 2026, authored by Worth a Journey, based in Germany. The ...Read more
- Neeraj Yadav Biography: Age, Early Life, Career, Medals and AchievementsOctober 29, 2026Neeraj Yadav, an Indian para-athlete from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh has gained recognition after his success in para-athletics, especially in the javelin throw and discus throw. He managed to win three gold medals in the Asian ...Read more
- US Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates at 3.75%-4% Amid Inflation ConcernsOctober 29, 2026The benchmark federal funds rate in the US by the Federal Reserve, remained unchanged at 3.75% – 4% in the monetary policy meeting held on 28 October 2026. Two of the twelve members of the ...Read more
- October 29: Why the UN Observes the International Day of Care and SupportOctober 29, 2026International Day of Care and Support is marked each year on 29 October in order to acknowledge the role of paid and unpaid care work within families, societies and economies. Declared by the United Nations ...Read more
- WPL 2027 Auction: Full Squad List of All Five Teams, Salary & RoleOctober 29, 2026The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction concluded in Kochi, Kerala, on 28th of October 2026 and all five franchises picked up players to add to their teams in the coming season. Sophie Molineux, an ...Read more
- India Supports UN Resolution Calling for an End to the US Embargo on CubaOctober 29, 2026On 28th October 2026, India voted in support of the UN General Assembly Resolution that was adopted in favor of bringing about an end to the United States’ economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba. ...Read more
- Ministry of Jal Shakti Launches Punah Bharan App for Sustainable Groundwater ManagementOctober 29, 2026The Ministry of Jal Shakti of India introduced the mobile application Punah Bharan on 28th of October 2026, which is useful for scientifically planning artificial groundwater recharge. The BISAG-N (Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications ...Read more
- Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme: Cabinet Approves ₹1,856.67 Crore OutlayOctober 29, 2026The Cabinet Committee of the Union Government took a decision on the implementation of the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme on 28 October 2026, at a total cost of ₹1,856.67 crore for FY 2026-27 ...Read more
- Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for 2026-27 to 2030-31October 28, 2026The Union Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its approval for the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM VGSY), a scheme sponsored by the Central Government, with the objective ...Read more
Important Days 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
- International Day of the Snow Leopard 2026: Date, History, Significance, Conservation Efforts and India’s Snow Leopard Population October 23, 2026
General Knowledge 2026
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 ...
UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India – Day 4: Sun Temple of Konark History and Key FactsOctober 28, 2026The Konark Sun Temple is one of the greatest masterpieces of medieval temple architecture in India. It was constructed in the 13th century by the ...
UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India – Day 3: Ellora Caves History and Key FactsOctober 27, 2026The Ellora Caves are one of the greatest examples of rock-cut architecture found in India. They are found in the Charanandri Hills in what is ...
Siang Upper Multipurpose Project: Why Arunachal Pradesh’s Proposed Mega-Dam MattersOctober 27, 2026The plan for an 11,200 MW multipurpose project called Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) in Arunachal Pradesh has raised many controversies on issues related to ...
Who Named Cyclone Arnab? Meaning and How Cyclones Are Named in IndiaOctober 27, 2026The name Arnab, associated with the cyclone that originated over the Bay of Bengal in the October 2026, has highlighted the naming system given for ...
