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
- DRDO Successfully Tests Quantum Key Distribution Platform for Secure Defence CommunicationsOctober 14, 2026The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully integrated and demonstrated the Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) system on the operational network of dynamic test ranges at the Proof and Experimental Establishment (PXE), Chandipur, Odisha. ...Read more
- India’s Internet Subscribers Cross 1.11 Billion in June 2026: TRAI ReportOctober 14, 2026India’stotal number of the internet subscriptions stands at 1,114.17 million (1.114 billion) as of June 2026, having risen from 1,092.79 million as of March, according to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The increase ...Read more
- India Hosts First BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ Meeting; Delhi Declaration AdoptedOctober 14, 2026The first meeting of the Home Ministers of the BIMSTEC took place in the New Delhi on October 13th 2026, and it was headed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah of India. The meeting included ...Read more
- Friendliest Cities in the World 2026: Mérida Tops the List, Delhi Among the Lowest-RankedOctober 14, 2026The Mexican city of Mérida has emerged as the winner of the Friendliest Cities Index 2026, whereas the Indian city of Delhi has made it to the list of the ten least friendly cities in ...Read more
- Indian Navy to Commission Indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel Samarthak on October 16, 2026October 14, 2026The Indian Navy is set to commission Samarthak, it is an indigenously made multi-purpose vessel, on October 16, 2026, at the Naval Base Karwar. It is developed by Larsen & Toubro Ltd under the Government ...Read more
- RJ Mitte Dies at 34: Breaking Bad Actor’s Career, Disability Advocacy and LegacyOctober 13, 2026RJ Mitte, the American actor who was popularly known for his performance in the TV drama series Breaking Bad as Walter “Flynn” White Jr., passed away on October 12th 2026, at the age of 34. ...Read more
- NPCI Defers 0.4% MDR on Select UPI Transactions Above ₹2,000 Until After DiwaliOctober 13, 2026NPCI has decided to put hold on the implementation of the MDR of 0.4% for the certain Unified Payment Interface (UPI) transactions exceeding ₹2,000 till after Diwali. The MDRs were supposed to have come into ...Read more
- PM GatiShakti Completes Five Years: Objectives, Features and Key AchievementsOctober 13, 2026PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (PMGS-NMP) completed 5 years on October 13th 2026. The plan was launched in 2021 and integrates data related to infrastructure in ministries, states, and union territories on a common Geographic ...Read more
- Lakshadweep Becomes India’s First 100% Literate Union Territory Under ULLASOctober 13, 2026Lakshadweep was made a fully literate union territory on October 11, 2026, under the centrally sponsored adult education program known as ULLAS-Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram. This was after administrator Praful Patel declared the territory literate ...Read more
- Shafali Verma Wins ICC Women’s Player of the Month Award for September 2026October 13, 2026India’s all-rounder Shafali Verma has been selected by the International Cricket Council (ICC) as the ‘Women’s Player of the Month’ for September 2026 following her excellent showings in the Women’s Asia Cup and the Asian ...Read more
- ICC Player of the Month: Shubman Gill Sets Record with Fifth AwardOctober 13, 2026India skipper Shubman Gill has bagged his fifth ICC Player of the Month award to add further to his own record in the men’s section. The accolade comes in light of the fantastic performances of ...Read more
- International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2026: Theme, History and SignificanceOctober 13, 2026The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) is celebrated annually on 13 October to increase awareness and take measures to mitigate disasters and build community resilience. For the year 2026, the UN is celebrating ...Read more
- President Droupadi Murmu Appoints Six Governors in Major State-Level ReshuffleOctober 13, 2026Honorable President of India Droupadi Murmu announced a reshuffle of the State Governors, which includes a total of six governors. In this new order, a total of four new appointments have been made in the ...Read more
- India’s Retail Inflation Rises to 5.54% in September 2026 as Food Prices SurgeOctober 13, 2026Inflation in India increased to 5.54% in September 2026 compared to 4.83% in the month of August due to inflation in the prices of food items such as vegetables. This is the highest inflation rate ...Read more
Important Days 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
- World Arthritis Day 2026: Date, Theme, History and Key Facts October 12, 2026
- Navratri 2026: Dates, Nine Forms of Goddess Durga and Religious Significance October 11, 2026
- World Mental Health Day 2026: Theme, Tele-MANAS Helpline 14416 and Key Initiatives October 10, 2026
- World Post Day 2026: Why October 9 Is Observed and What the UPU Does October 9, 2026
General Knowledge 2026
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 ...
World Architecture Day 2026: 8 Clever Features of Historic Indian ArchitectureOctober 5, 2026Traditional architecture in India is not just about beauty; it also offers practical solutions to climatic, water, and privacy concerns. Whether it is the perforated ...
Asian Games 2026 Day 14: India’s Historic Gold Rush in Archery, Boxing, Wrestling and HockeyOctober 2, 2026India delivered its best showing in the Asian Games 2026 held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan on Day 14 with ten medals in total including six golds, ...
