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
- India’s Soybean Imports Hit Record 1.1 Million Tonnes in 2025–26October 28, 2026The imports of soybeans into India reached an all-time high of 1.1 million metric tons during the 2025-26 marketing season, up from about 2,000 metric tons in the prior season, based on figures from the ...Read more
- Air Marshal Vikram Gaur Appointed Additional Secretary in the Department of Military AffairsOctober 28, 2026According to a recent report, Air Marshal Vikram Gaur is expected to take the Additional Secretary post in the Department of Military Affairs (DMA). This is stated in a report published by Defence Watch. In ...Read more
- INS Srishti: Goa Shipyard Launches Next Generation Offshore Patrol VesselOctober 28, 2026Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) floated off the water the INS Srishti (Yard 1283), a Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) for the Indian Navy, on October 27, 2026, from its Vaddem Yard, Goa. The floating-off ...Read more
- Earthshot Prize 2026: Mumbai to Host First-Ever India EditionOctober 28, 2026The Earthshot Prize 2026 is expected to take place in Mumbai from 16-17 November, thus becoming the first event of the prize in India. Established in 2020 by Prince William, this international environmental project aims ...Read more
- Exercise Garuda Shakti 2026: India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise BeginsOctober 28, 2026The 11th edition of Exercise Garuda Shakti, a bilateral Special Forces exercise involving India and Indonesia, started in Banyuwangi, Indonesia, on 27 October 2026. It was planned to be held until 6 November. The exercise ...Read more
- UAE Honours Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar with First Class Order of Zayed II for BraveryOctober 28, 2026On October 27th 2026, the UAE government honored Captain Smit Machchhar and the flydubai flight crew members responsible for handling the dangerous situation. His Highness UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan honored them ...Read more
- Government Introduces Concessional Local Pass for National Highway Toll PlazasOctober 28, 2026A Concessional Local Pass has been issued by the Government of India for the eligible non-commercial vehicle owners who are living within 20 km of a National Highway fee plaza. The Ministry of Road Transport ...Read more
- COP31 2026: Venue, Dates, President, Key Officials and Major FactsOctober 28, 2026The 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will take place in Antalya, Türkiye, from November 9 to 20, 2026. This event will witness the participation ...Read more
- Most T20 Centuries by Indian Players: Abhishek Sharma Leads with 11 HundredsOctober 27, 2026Abhishek Sharma broke his own national record for the most centuries in the T20 cricket when he scored 113 runs from 38 balls against New Zealand on 27th of October 2026. The left-handed batsman hit ...Read more
- India Breaks T20I Records Against New Zealand: Full List of Fastest 100 and Highest Powerplay ScoreOctober 27, 2026India delivered a spectacular batting performance against New Zealand in the third T20 International match at Wellington on 27 October 2026. In reply to 199 runs scored by New Zealand, opener duo of Abhishek Sharma ...Read more
- 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 today known as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in Maharashtra. There are 34 ...Read more
- Global Coral Reef Ecosystems Face Collapse Risk by 2075, IUCN Assessment WarnsOctober 27, 2026According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), almost all assessed shallow-water coral reef ecosystems are in danger of collapsing by 2075 due to an extremely high risk. The first global evaluation by ...Read more
- Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor Wins Best Passenger Service Award at UMI 2026October 27, 2026The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has been conferred with the award for Metro Rail with the Best Passenger Service and Satisfaction for the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat corridor at the 19th Urban Mobility India ...Read more
- Omar Abdullah Expands Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet, Inducts Four MinistersOctober 27, 2026The Council of Ministers of Jammu & Kashmir was recently enlarged with four legislators taking the oath of office on 27 October 2026. The newly appointed ministers are Ali Mohammad Sagar, Mir Saifullah, Shameema Firdous ...Read more
Important Days 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
- Ashfaqullah Khan Birth Anniversary 2026: Kakori Case and Freedom Struggle October 22, 2026
General Knowledge 2026
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 ...
Ballon d’Or 2026: All You Need to Know About Football’s Most Prestigious AwardOctober 27, 2026The 70th Ballon d’Or announced on 26th October 2026 at the London Palladium in London, United Kingdom for the best football player in the men’s ...
UNESCO World Heritage Sites of India – Day 2: Ajanta Caves History and Key FactsOctober 22, 2026The Ajanta Caves, which are located inside a horseshoe-shaped gorge in Maharashtra, contain some of the best samples of Buddhist art in ancient times found ...
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 ...
