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
- World Iodine Deficiency Day 2026: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention and India’s NIDDCPOctober 21, 2026Iodine Deficiency Day or World Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day is celebrated on October 21 to create awareness regarding the issue of iodine deficiency and its consequences. Iodine is a micro nutrient that is very ...Read more
- Nigeria Reports Imported Case of Ebola Bundibugyo Virus DiseaseOctober 21, 2026There is an imported case of the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria, which requires contact tracing and disease control. WHO says that 44 contacts have been ...Read more
- DCGI Approves Zytorvi (Toripalimab) for Advanced Esophageal CancerOctober 21, 2026On October 21, 2026, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) approved Zytorvi (toripalimab) in combination with cisplatin and paclitaxel for the first-line treatment of adults with unresectable advanced, recurrent, or metastatic esophageal squamous cell ...Read more
- Ipsos Quality of Care Perception Index 2026: Malaysia Ranks First, India ThirdOctober 21, 2026India was ranked third in the Ipsos Quality of Care Perception Index 2026 after Malaysia and Singapore. The Ipsos study findings were released by Ipsos, which is a global market research firm, in October 2026. ...Read more
- Jamnagar Refinery: Why India’s Oil Hub Matters to the WorldOctober 21, 2026Jamnagar is a coastal city in the state of the Gujarat and it is emerging as a key location for the world’s petroleum refining industry. The importance of this region has received international focus after ...Read more
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India – Day 1: Agra Fort | History, Architecture and Key FactsOctober 21, 2026Situated along the banks of the River Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Agra Fort is one of the major landmarks of the Mughal era. Agra Fort is popularly known as the “Red Fort of Agra” ...Read more
- Can a Place with Heavy Rainfall Be Called a Desert? The Mystery of Lençóis MaranhensesOctober 21, 2026The Lençóis Maranhenses National Park lies in northeastern Brazil and is famous for its white sand dunes and lakes of fresh water. In the rainy season, rainwater pools in basins formed in the ever-changing sands ...Read more
- India-Australia Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 Begins in KeralaOctober 21, 2026The fifth edition of the exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026, a bilateral military exercise involving the Indian Army and the Australian Army, began on 19 October 2026 in the Foreign Training Node located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. About ...Read more
- Asian Para Games 2026: Ayush Verma Wins Shot Put Gold as India’s Medal Tally Reaches 38October 21, 2026The Indian para-athlete, Ayush Verma bagged the gold medal in the men’s shot put F53 category at the Asian Para Games 2026 held in Nagoya, Japan on 21st October. The throw distance of 8.16 meters ...Read more
- UNESCO Adds Three Indian Sites to World Heritage Tentative List in 2026October 21, 2026Three new sites have been added to India’s Tentative List by UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre, marking an essential step toward formal nomination for World Heritage status. As per the latest press release issued by the ...Read more
- Police Commemoration Day 2026: History, Significance and National Police MemorialOctober 21, 2026India marks Police Commemoration Day every year on October 21 in the memory of police officers who gave their lives while performing their duties. This day is in commemoration of the death of ten CRPF ...Read more
- 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
Important Days 2026
- World Iodine Deficiency Day 2026: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention and India’s NIDDCP October 21, 2026
- Police Commemoration Day 2026: History, Significance and National Police Memorial October 21, 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
General Knowledge 2026
Jamnagar Refinery: Why India’s Oil Hub Matters to the WorldOctober 21, 2026Jamnagar is a coastal city in the state of the Gujarat and it is emerging as a key location for the world’s petroleum refining industry. ...
UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India – Day 1: Agra Fort | History, Architecture and Key FactsOctober 21, 2026Situated along the banks of the River Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, Agra Fort is one of the major landmarks of the Mughal era. Agra ...
Can a Place with Heavy Rainfall Be Called a Desert? The Mystery of Lençóis MaranhensesOctober 21, 2026The Lençóis Maranhenses National Park lies in northeastern Brazil and is famous for its white sand dunes and lakes of fresh water. In the rainy ...
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 ...
