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Today’s Current Affairs
- 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 over Ravana and, in several traditions, Goddess Durga’s victory over ...Read more
- 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 the festival of Garba in Gujarat. This involves religious activities ...Read more
- Mysuru Dasara 2026: History, Jamboo Savari, Chamundeshwari Temple and Cultural SignificanceOctober 20, 2026Mysuru Dasara, also referred to as Nada Habba in Karnataka, is an annual event that encompasses various traditions in Hinduism, regal lineage, and Karnataka culture. This festival marks the victory of the goddess Chamundeshwari over ...Read more
- 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 it is generally believed that Dussehra is a celebration of ...Read more
- Ravana in the Ramayana: 10 Facts About the King of LankaOctober 20, 2026Ravana is undoubtedly one of the most complicated characters in the Indian epic genre. While popularly known as the king of Lanka and the villain of the Ramayana, he is depicted in several traditions as ...Read more
- Dussehra 2026: Date, History, Significance and Important FactsOctober 20, 2026Dussehra or Vijayadashami to be celebrated on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, throughout most parts of India. The festival stands for the triumph of good over evil, and is marked by the victory of Lord Rama ...Read more
- PM-VBRY Scheme: EPFO Offers Up to ₹15,000 to First-Time EmployeesOctober 19, 2026The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) offers the employment incentive of up to ₹15,000 for eligible the first-time employees who joins India’s formal employment sector. The programme is run by the Employees’ Provident ...Read more
- Para Asian Games 2026: Mona Agarwal Wins Gold, Avani Lekhara Takes SilverOctober 19, 2026India began their medal haul at the 2026 Para Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, as the Indian athletes finished first and second in the women’s 10m air rifle category. Mona Agarwal won the gold ...Read more
- Global Hunger Index 2026: India Ranks 100th Among 122 CountriesOctober 19, 2026India is ranked 100 out of 122 countries in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2026 with a score of 24.1, whereas Pakistan stands 106th with 25.5. Both countries belong to the category of serious hunger. ...Read more
- History of Student Protests in France: From the French Revolution of 1789 to the 2026 UnrestOctober 19, 2026France has a long history of popular revolutions, students’ protests, workers’ strikes and mass movements that have shaped its political structures and social policies. Starting from the revolution of 1789 and the Paris Commune of ...Read more
- Why Is Limoges Famous? Porcelain, Kaolin and UNESCO Creative Cities NetworkOctober 19, 2026Limoges is a French city renowned for the production of porcelain and the ancient artistry associated with making ceramics, enamels, and glassware. This shows the importance of craft-based skills in driving industrial growth, cultural tourism, ...Read more
- Limoges Town Hall, France: History, Architecture & Historical SignificanceOctober 19, 2026On the 17th of October 2026, the old town hall of Limoges caught fire in the midst of the riots taking place throughout France. According to the local authorities, this incident was a premeditated one ...Read more
- NASA’s PUFFINS Mission: Indian-Origin Scientist to Study Cosmic Dust and the Search for LifeOctober 19, 2026NASA’s PUFFINS mission (Polarimetry in the Ultraviolet to Find Features in INterStellar dust) plans to explore small dust particles present between the stars and their contribution in the creation of stars and planets. The initiative ...Read more
- Kaizad Bharucha to Exit HDFC Bank on December 31, 2026, After Three DecadesOctober 19, 2026Kaizad Bharucha, the Deputy Managing Director of HDFC Bank, is scheduled to step down from the private bank at the end of 2026 following a tenure of more than three decades with the bank. In ...Read more
Important Days 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
- 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
General Knowledge 2026
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 ...
Ravana in the Ramayana: 10 Facts About the King of LankaOctober 20, 2026Ravana is undoubtedly one of the most complicated characters in the Indian epic genre. While popularly known as the king of Lanka and the villain ...
History of Student Protests in France: From the French Revolution of 1789 to the 2026 UnrestOctober 19, 2026France has a long history of popular revolutions, students’ protests, workers’ strikes and mass movements that have shaped its political structures and social policies. Starting ...
Why Is Limoges Famous? Porcelain, Kaolin and UNESCO Creative Cities NetworkOctober 19, 2026Limoges is a French city renowned for the production of porcelain and the ancient artistry associated with making ceramics, enamels, and glassware. This shows the ...
Limoges Town Hall, France: History, Architecture & Historical SignificanceOctober 19, 2026On the 17th of October 2026, the old town hall of Limoges caught fire in the midst of the riots taking place throughout France. According ...
