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
- Karnataka Rajyotsava 2026: History, Significance and 70 Years of State UnificationNovember 1, 2026Karnataka Rajyotsava, which is sometimes referred to as Kannada Rajyotsava, is celebrated on 1 November every year to remember the integration of Kannada-speaking areas into the enlarged Mysore State in 1956. In 2026, Karnataka Rajyotsava ...Read more
- Haryana Day 2026: History, Formation and Significance of HaryanaNovember 1, 2026Haryana Day is a celebration held every year on 1st November to celebrate the creation of the state of Haryana in 1966. The 60th anniversary will be celebrated in 2026. It was created from the ...Read more
- Punjab Formation Day 2026: History, Reorganization and Significance of Punjab DayNovember 1, 2026Punjab Formation Day, or simply called Punjab Day and Punjab Reorganization Day, is celebrated every year on the 1st November. It marks the reorganization of Punjab in 1966. This event formed the present day state ...Read more
- Chhattisgarh Formation Day 2026: History, Theme, Constitutional Provisions and Rajyotsav CelebrationsNovember 1, 2026Chhattisgarh Formation Day (also known as Chhattisgarh Foundation Day or Chhattisgarh Rajyotsava) is commemorated every year on the 1 st of November to mark the creation of Chhattisgarh as an independent state from Madhya Pradesh ...Read more
- Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day 2026: History, Formation and Significance of Madhya Pradesh DiwasNovember 1, 2026Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day (or Madhya Pradesh Diwas) is celebrated on 1st November every year to commemorate the formation of the state in 1956. In 2026, Madhya Pradesh will be celebrating 70 years since its ...Read more
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India – Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi: Day 6: History and Key FactsOctober 31, 2026Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi, found in Madhya Pradesh, are one of the earliest examples of Buddhist architecture in India. This monument comprises stupas, monasteries, temples, pillars, and elaborately carved gateways. It depicts the evolution of ...Read more
- Saina Nehwal and Rahul Dravid Nominated to 2030 Commonwealth Games Organising BoardOctober 31, 2026Olympic medal winner Saina Nehwal and former captain of the Indian cricket team Rahul Dravid have been nominated as members of the Organizing Company Board for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. They have both been nominated ...Read more
- Jatin Kumar Nayak Takes Charge as IREDA Chairman and Managing DirectorOctober 31, 2026The Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) is now Jatin Kumar Nayak. Prior to assuming this new role, he was Executive Director (Finance) of REC Ltd. He has had ...Read more
- Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2026: 490 Police Personnel AwardedOctober 31, 2026The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak 2026 on October 31, 2026. The award recognises exceptional contribution in special operations, investigation and forensics. Various personnel in various States, Union Territories, ...Read more
- Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia Appointed as Vice Chief of the Air StaffOctober 31, 2026Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia, AVSM and VM, has been appointed as the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF), taking up his responsibilities from 1 November 2026. ...Read more
- 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
Important Days 2026
- Karnataka Rajyotsava 2026: History, Significance and 70 Years of State Unification November 1, 2026
- Haryana Day 2026: History, Formation and Significance of Haryana November 1, 2026
- Punjab Formation Day 2026: History, Reorganization and Significance of Punjab Day November 1, 2026
- Chhattisgarh Formation Day 2026: History, Theme, Constitutional Provisions and Rajyotsav Celebrations November 1, 2026
- Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day 2026: History, Formation and Significance of Madhya Pradesh Diwas November 1, 2026
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti 2026: 151st Birth Anniversary, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, History and Contributions October 30, 2026
General Knowledge 2026
UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India – Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi: Day 6: History and Key FactsOctober 31, 2026Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi, found in Madhya Pradesh, are one of the earliest examples of Buddhist architecture in India. This monument comprises stupas, monasteries, temples, ...
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 ...
