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
- Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025: Can India Order an OCI Cardholder to Leave?October 16, 2026Imran Khan, who is an Indian movie star, a US national said to be in possession of an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card, got an order to vacate the country before 28th October 2026. ...Read more
- India’s Bank Deposits Reach Record $3 Trillion in September 2026October 16, 2026The Indian banking system saw a record deposit figure of total ₹284 trillion ($2.99 trillion) during the second half of the month of September 2026. This increase was facilitated through the Reserve Bank of India ...Read more
- Elon Musk Shows Tesla Roadster Performing an Aerial Flip: Key Facts ExplainedOctober 16, 2026Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, is making headlines after showing off a groundbreaking demo of the Roadster of the future, which flew up into the air for a while and executed an aerial maneuver. ...Read more
- President Murmu Accepts L. Murugan’s Resignation: Article 75(2) ExplainedOctober 16, 2026President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of L. Murugan from the Union Council of Ministers immediately after taking the advice from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Murugan resigned from his post as he wanted to ...Read more
- India’s Ramsar Sites Reach 103: Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel Added to the ListOctober 16, 2026Sukhna Wetland of Chandigarh and Sauj Jheel in Uttar Pradesh have been added to the list of Ramsar sites of India, bringing their number to 103, as declared by the Union Minister for Environment Bhupender ...Read more
- Punam Raut Retires from International Cricket Across All FormatsOctober 16, 2026Punam Raut, who was an Indian woman’s cricket batter, retired from the international cricket in all its formats on October 15, 2026. The batter from Mumbai played for India from 2009 through 2021 in Test ...Read more
- India’s Current Account Deficit Narrows to $5.2 Billion in August 2026: RBI DataOctober 16, 2026India’s current account deficit (CAD) declined to the $5.2 billion in the month of August 2026 compared to $6.1 billion in August 2025, as per figures released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). However, ...Read more
- Direct Tax Collection 2026: Net Revenue Rises 13.2% to ₹13.38 Lakh CroreOctober 16, 2026As per the provisional numbers shared by the Income Tax Department, India’s direct tax net collections were up by 13.21% YoY to ₹13.38 lakh crore as on 14 October 2026. In terms of gross numbers, ...Read more
- Supreme Court Rules That Religious Conversion Does Not Automatically Preserve Backward Class ReservationOctober 16, 2026Supreme Court of India has decided that an individual who changes his/her religion from Hinduism to Islam will not be entitled to backward class reservation based on their cast/communal identity after their conversion. In its ...Read more
- World Food Day 2026: Theme, History, Significance and Important FactsOctober 16, 2026The World Food Day is marked annually on 16 October with an aim to address issues of hunger, nutrition, and sustainable food systems in the world. The theme of this year’s observation will be “Innovate ...Read more
- PLFS September 2026: Urban Female Labour Force Participation Reaches Highest Level Since October 2025October 15, 2026Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) issued the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Monthly Bulletin for the month of September 2026 on 15 October. According to this report, the overall unemployment rate is 5.0% ...Read more
- Vice-President Inaugurates KAUMARACON-2026 and Launches Digital Initiatives of AIIAOctober 15, 2026The KAUMARACON-2026, an international conference on Kaumarabhritya, was inaugurated by Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on 15 October 2026 in New Delhi. KAUMARACON-2026 is an international conference organised by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) ...Read more
- Asiatic Lions Return to Barda Wildlife Sanctuary After 144 YearsOctober 15, 2026Gujarat’s Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is being recognized as the second home of the Asiatic lion, which is separate from the Gir forest region. As per the lion population estimate of 2025, there are 17 Asiatic ...Read more
- India Proposes BS-VII Emission Standards from April 2029: Timeline, Features and Key FactsOctober 15, 2026The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has proposed the introduction of tougher Bharat Stage VII (BS-VII) emission standards for vehicles through the notification dated 12 October 2026. Introduction of new emission standards is ...Read more
Important Days 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
- 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
General Knowledge 2026
Ramsar Sites in India 2026: State-Wise List of All 103 Ramsar Sites, Latest Updates, Largest & Smallest WetlandsOctober 16, 2026India has become a global leader in the conservation of wetlands by continuously extending the number of its Ramsar sites. Wetlands are very useful in ...
Top 50 GK Questions and Answers on Dr A.P.J. Abdul KalamOctober 14, 2026Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam GK Questions and Answers are important for competitive examinations, including UPSC, State PSC/GPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways and other government exams. Known ...
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 ...
