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
- 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
- Himachal Pradesh Inaugurates Its First Solar Power Project in Spiti ValleyOctober 15, 2026The solar power project in Himachal Pradesh with a battery storage facility was inaugurated by Himachal Pradesh’s chief minister, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, in Rongtong in Spiti Valley. This 2 MW power station that is built ...Read more
- Train Ticket Insurance from October 27, 2026: Coverage, Premium and Supreme Court OrderOctober 15, 2026As per the directions issued by the Supreme Court, from October 27, 2026, it will become mandatory for Indian Railways to cover insurance of tickets booked through railway station counters. The order was issued to ...Read more
- Cabinet Approves ₹2,009.61 Crore Productivity Linked Bonus for Railway EmployeesOctober 15, 2026The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sanctioned the Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) worth 78 days’ salary for 11,40,770 eligible railway employees on 14 October 2026. The total cost is ₹2,009.61 crore, ...Read more
- Cabinet Approves Continuation of National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) for 2026-31October 15, 2026Union Cabinet under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi sanctioned the continuation of the National Social Assistance Program (NSAP) for a period of five years from 2026-27 to 2030-31 with an outlay of ₹53,428 ...Read more
- Mahila Kisan Diwas 2026 to Highlight Women Farmers’ Role in Viksit BharatOctober 15, 2026Mahila Kisan Diwas 2026 to be celebrated on 15 October 2026 to commemorate the contribution of women farmers to Indian agriculture and development. The national-level celebration will be organised by the Department of Agriculture and ...Read more
- World Students’ Day 2026: Date, Significance and APJ Abdul Kalam’s LegacyOctober 15, 2026World Students’ Day is celebrated on 15 October in relation with the birthday of Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India and an eminent scientist working in the field of aerospace. Kalam, ...Read more
- Cabinet Approves IDBI Bank Stake Sale to Fairfax for ₹52,878 CroreOctober 14, 2026The Union Cabinet has approved the strategic stake sale of IDBI Bank to Canada Inc. whose parent company is Fairfax Financial Holdings for Rs 52,878 crore. The 60.72% stake consists of a 30.48% stake of ...Read more
- Oscar Whitfield Wins Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026October 14, 2026On October 14, 2026, fourteen-year-old British photographer Oscar Whitfield was named the Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 for his black-and-white image called Labour of Love, which shows a dung beetle carrying a dung ...Read more
- India’s Wholesale Inflation Rises to 11.39% in September 2026October 14, 2026The Wholesale Price Index inflation for India climbed to 11.39% in September 2026, as compared to 9.92% in August. It was recorded as the highest figure since the index has been computed with the new ...Read more
- Putin Ratifies India–Russia Agreement on Temporary Employment of CitizensOctober 14, 2026The ratification of the agreement between India and Russia regarding temporary employment will help to ease the process of movement of laborers between the two nations within an agreed framework. The ratification law was signed ...Read more
Important Days 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
- Navratri 2026: Dates, Nine Forms of Goddess Durga and Religious Significance October 11, 2026
General Knowledge 2026
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 ...
World Architecture Day 2026: 8 Clever Features of Historic Indian ArchitectureOctober 5, 2026Traditional architecture in India is not just about beauty; it also offers practical solutions to climatic, water, and privacy concerns. Whether it is the perforated ...
