Stay updated with the October 2026 Current Affairs to strengthen your preparation for AFCAT, CDS, NDA 1 2027 and CAPF AC 2027 examinations. This article covers the month’s important national and international events, defence exercises, government initiatives, appointments, awards, sports, science and technology developments, and other exam-relevant news.
Carefully curated for competitive exam aspirants, these monthly current affairs will help you revise important facts, enhance your general awareness and prepare effectively for the General Awareness and Current Affairs sections of upcoming examinations.
Which country did the Indian women’s compound archery team defeat to win the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games?
Answer: China
The Indian women’s compound archery team defeated China to win the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The gold-medal winning team comprised Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Chikitha Taniparthi and Prithika Pradeep.
Where is Uttarakhand installing its first real-time glacial lake early-warning system?
Answer: Vasundhara Lake
Uttarakhand is installing its first real-time glacial lake early-warning system at Vasundhara Lake in Chamoli district. The main objective is to detect conditions that could trigger a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF).
From which district of Arunachal Pradesh was the new plant species Didymocarpus nautiyalii discovered?
Answer: Shi-Yomi
Botanists have discovered a new plant species, Didymocarpus nautiyalii, from Shi-Yomi district of Arunachal Pradesh. The species belonging to the Gesneriaceae family, is a small herb, growing to around 8 cm, with leathery leaves and bluish-purple flowers.
When did the Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026 come into force?
Answer: 1 October 2026
The Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026 came into force on 1 October 2026, replacing the Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 1891.
When is National Voluntary Blood Donation Day (NVBDD) observed every year in India?
Answer: 1 October
National Voluntary Blood Donation Day (NVBDD) is observed every year on 1 October across India. The theme of 2026 is “One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.”
Which state became the second state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)?
Answer: Gujarat
Gujarat became the second state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) after President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to the legislation. Uttarakhand was the first state to implement the UCC, in February 2024.
Who has been appointed as a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for a nine-year term?
Answer: Bimal N. Patel
Bimal N. Patel, an Indian jurist, has been appointed as a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for a nine-year term. Earlier Indian judges at ITLOS were Neeru Chadha and P. Chandrasekhara Rao.
Which marine oil terminal in India has become the first to completely eliminate single-use plastics?
Answer: Jawahar Dweep
Explanation: Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal at Mumbai Port has become the first marine oil terminal in India to completely eliminate single-use plastics.
Which country did India defeat to win the women’s hockey gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games?
Answer: China
Explanation: India won the women’s hockey gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan by defeating defending champions China. This was India’s first Asian Games women’s hockey gold in 44 years, since 1982.
What was India’s overall position in the medal tally at the 2026 Asian Games?
Answer: Fourth
Explanation: India finished fourth at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 with 85 medals – 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze. The women’s 4×400m relay team won India’s only athletics gold, while Vithya Ramraj broke P.T. Usha’s 400m hurdles national record.
Who became the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games singles silver medal in squash?
Answer: Anahat Singh
Explanation: India achieved first-time Asian Games medals in mixed martial arts, soft tennis, women’s pole vault and men’s skiff sailing. Anahat Singh became the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games singles silver in squash.
When is World Habitat Day 2026 observed, and what is its theme?
Answer: 5 October; Adequate Housing for All
Explanation: World Habitat Day 2026 is observed on 5 October 2026, as it falls on the first Monday of October every year. The 2026 theme is “Adequate Housing for All”.
Which two countries are participating in the joint military exercise Mountain Guardian 2026?
Answer: India and UAE
Explanation: India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) commenced their joint military exercise Mountain Guardian 2026 from 5 to 18 October 2026 at the Foreign Training Node, Chaubatia, Uttrakhand.
What is the name of India’s first indigenously designed and built Fleet Support Ship (FSS), launched by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh?
Answer: Surya
Explanation: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched India’s first indigenously designed and built Fleet Support Ship (FSS), named ‘Surya’, at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam. He also laid the keel of the fifth Fleet Support Ship (FSS-5).
Which mode of commuting to fixed workplaces emerged as the most common in India’s first-ever National Household Travel Survey?
Answer: Two-wheelers
Explanation: The National Statistics Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), conducted India’s first-ever National Household Travel Survey (July 2025 – June 2026). Two-wheelers emerged as the primary mode of commuting to fixed workplaces, used by 42.6% of workers.
Which IIT developed the child-oriented digital platform ‘AVNI’ to teach children about plants, crops and agriculture?
Answer: IIT Ropar
Explanation: IIT Ropar has developed ‘AVNI’, a child-oriented digital platform. AVNI leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to teach children about plants, crops, and agriculture through interactive, observation-based activities.
Who was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their pioneering work on controlling the formation of a single molecular mirror image?
Answer: Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai
Explanation: Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai were awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their pioneering work on controlling the formation of a single molecular mirror image.
Which IIT’s Team AgniRath secured third place overall in the Sasol Solar Challenge 2026 held in South Africa?
Answer: IIT Madras
Explanation: Team AgniRath from IIT Madras secured 3rd place overall in the Sasol Solar Challenge 2026 held in South Africa. The team’s solar-powered vehicle Aagneya covered 1,192.6 km in eight days, travelling from Johannesburg to Cape Town via Jeffreys Bay.
When is Indian Air Force Day celebrated every year, and what is the theme of the 94th Air Force Day?
Answer: 8 October; Infallible, Impervious and Precise
Explanation: Indian Air Force Day is celebrated every year on 8 October to commemorate the establishment of the Indian Air Force (IAF). The theme of 94th Air Force day is “Indian Air Force – Infallible, Impervious and Precise.”
Which Union Territory launched India’s first high-altitude wildlife safari focused on Snow Leopard conservation?
Answer: Ladakh
Explanation: Ladakh launched India’s first high-altitude wildlife safari focused on Snow Leopard conservation during Wildlife Week 2026.
Who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for efforts to promote peace and international law, and which committee awards this prize?
Answer: Navi Pillay; Norwegian Nobel Committee
Explanation: South African judge Navanethem “Navi” Pillay was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
Which shipyard launched the Indian Navy’s next-generation offshore patrol vessel ‘Shreyas’ (Yard 3040)?
Answer: GRSE
Explanation: The Indian Navy’s next-generation offshore patrol vessel ‘Shreyas’ (Yard 3040) was launched at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. These indigenously designed vessels will support maritime surveillance, search and rescue, anti-piracy operations, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. The name ‘Shreyas’ means “best” or “most excellent” in Sanskrit.
Which Indian Navy warship arrived at Vladivostok, Russia, to participate in Exercise INDRA 2026?
Answer: INS Sahyadri
Explanation: INS Sahyadri, an Indian Navy warship, arrived at Vladivostok, Russia, to participate in Exercise INDRA 2026. The first Exercise INDRA was held in 2003.
What is the name of the AI-based system used by Northeast Frontier Railway to prevent elephant–train collisions?
Answer: Plan Bee
Explanation: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) uses its Plan Bee system, AI-based alerts, speed restrictions and enhanced patrolling to prevent elephant–train collisions. The system uses amplified recordings of honeybee buzzing to discourage elephants from approaching railway tracks.
Project Seabird Phase IIA is associated with the expansion of which Indian naval base?
Answer: INS Kadamba
Explanation: Project Seabird is an initiative of the Indian Navy aimed at strengthening India’s naval infrastructure and maritime capabilities. Project Seabird Phase IIA focuses on expanding INS Kadamba naval base at Karwar, Karnataka.
Where was the BRICS Theatre Festival 2026 inaugurated?
Answer: New Delhi
Explanation: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the BRICS Theatre Festival 2026 in New Delhi. The three-day festival features 10 theatre groups presenting 11 plays. Participating countries are India, Thailand, Indonesia, Russia, Vietnam, Iran, South Africa, Kazakhstan and Ethiopia.
Who was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics for their work on the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation?
Answer: Robert Hall and Michael Woodford
Explanation: Robert Hall and Michael Woodford, both American economists, won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics for their work on the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation. The award is formally known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.
Which initiative was launched by the Indian Army to improve the quality and delivery of rations supplied to soldiers?
Answer: Bharat Rice
Explanation: The Indian Army launched ‘Bharat Rice’ to improve the quality and delivery of rations supplied to soldiers.
Which organisation released the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2026, in which India ranked 38th?
Answer: WIPO
Explanation: The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) released its 19th Global Innovation Index (GII) 2026. First published in 2007, India is ranked 38th out of 139 economies in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2026. India ranked 1st among 36 lower-middle-income economies and 1st among 11 economies in Central and Southern Asia.
TRISHNA, a joint satellite mission for high-resolution thermal infrared observation of the Earth, is being developed by which two countries?
Answer: India and France
Explanation: TRISHNA stands for Thermal Infra-Red Imaging Satellite for High-resolution Natural Resource Assessment. It is a joint satellite mission developed by India and France for high-resolution thermal infrared observation of the Earth. TRISHNA is the third Indo-French satellite collaboration after Megha-Tropiques and SARAL.
According to the IMF’s World Economic Outlook released in October 2026, what is India's projected GDP growth rate for 2026 and 2027?
Answer: 7.0%
Explanation: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its World Economic Outlook (WEO) report during the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand. Global economic growth is projected at 3.1% in 2026 and 3.4% in 2027. Global inflation is forecast at 4.7% in 2026, declining to 4.1% in 2027. India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is projected at 7.0% for both years.
Which indigenous helicopter, designated CG 875, was inducted into the Indian Coast Guard at Ratnagiri, Maharashtra?
Answer: ALH MK-III
Explanation: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) inducted an indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) MK-III, designated CG 875, at Coast Guard Air Station, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. Also known as the HAL Dhruv Mk-III, is an indigenous multi-role helicopter developed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
Who won a silver medal in the men's 1000-metre sprint at the 2026 World Skate Games in Paraguay?
Answer: Anandkumar Velkumar
Explanation: Anandkumar Velkumar, an Indian speed skater, won a silver medal in the men’s 1000-metre sprint at the 2026 World Skate Games in Paraguay. Velkumar also won a bronze medal in the men’s 500-metre sprint at the same event.
What is the new name of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP), according to the Union Cabinet's approval?
Answer: Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana
Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) for five years, from 2026–27 to 2030–31, with a total outlay of ₹53,428 crore. NSAP has been renamed from Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme to Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana.
Which institution developed a sustainable catalytic filter to treat dye-contaminated wastewater using zinc oxide nanoparticles and biodegradable nanofibres?
Answer: INST Mohali
Explanation: Researchers at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, developed a sustainable catalytic filter to treat dye-contaminated wastewater. The technology combines zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles and biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) nanofibres.
Which department organised the National Conference on e-Governance Reforms in collaboration with the Government of Himachal Pradesh?
Answer: DARPG
Explanation: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, organised a two-day National Conference on e-Governance Reforms in collaboration with the Government of Himachal Pradesh.
Who became the first Indian wrestler to reach a Greco-Roman final and win a silver medal at the U23 World Championships?
Answer: Vishvajit Ramchandra More
Explanation: Vishvajit Ramchandra More became the first Indian wrestler to reach a Greco-Roman final and win a silver medal at the U23 World Championships.
Which state received the SKOCH Silver Award for its Grassroots Football Festival, also known as the Baby League?
Answer: Nagaland
Explanation: The Youth Resources and Sports Department, Government of Nagaland, received the SKOCH Silver Award for its Grassroots Football Festival, also known as the Baby League. Launched in June 2024, the initiative aims to encourage children to participate in sports from an early age.
Where was the World Health Summit 2026 held, and what was its theme?
Answer: Berlin; From Crisis to Resilience: Innovating for Health
Explanation: The World Health Summit 2026 was held from 11–13 October 2026 in Berlin, Germany, with additional online participation. The theme of the summit was “From Crisis to Resilience: Innovating for Health.”
Which Indian private defence company developed JWALA-MK1, described as India's first private-sector micro-missile?
Answer: IG Defence
Explanation: JWALA-MK1, developed by Indian private defence company IG Defence, completed successful solid rocket motor tests. It is described as India’s first private-sector micro-missile, designed to intercept and physically destroy hostile drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
What was India's rank in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2026?
Answer: 100th
Explanation: The Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2026 ranked India 100th out of 122 countries, with a score of 24.1, placing it in the “serious” hunger category. India’s GHI score improved from 37 in 2006 to 24.1 in 2026. Child stunting among children under five declined from 50% in 2000 to 29.3% in 2026. However, child wasting increased from 18% in 2000 to 19% in 2026, after falling to 15% in 2012.
Who was named among the FAO 100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development for the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026?
Answer: Pi ZT Lalrithangi
Explanation: Pi ZT Lalrithangi, a successful strawberry grower from Mizoram, was named among the FAO 100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development for the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026. She belongs to Lawngtlai district, Mizoram, and is the first Mizo woman to receive this recognition.
What is the designation of the AI-guided underwater weapon recently unveiled by North Korea?
Answer: Zam-2.0
Explanation: North Korea recently unveiled an AI-guided underwater weapon designated as the ‘Zam-2.0’ torpedo system.
Which country was designated as the incoming Chair of the separate Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group and the IMF for 2027?
Answer: Pakistan
Explanation: Pakistan was designated as the incoming Chair of the separate Boards of Governors of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for 2027.
Janakikkad Forest was in the news after the first photographic evidence of which bird species was recorded there?
Answer: Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl
Explanation: Janakikkad Forest was in the news after the first photographic evidence of the Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl (Ketupa nipalensis) was recorded in the region.
Where was Maharashtra's first advanced Annapurti Grain ATM inaugurated?
Answer: Nashik
Explanation: Maharashtra’s first advanced Annapurti Grain ATM was inaugurated in Nashik by State Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Minister Chhagan Bhujbal. Of the three planned Grain ATMs, the first has been launched in Nashik, while the other two are proposed for Nagpur and Thane.
Who won three gold medals at the World Masters Classic and Equipped Powerlifting Championships held in Nevada, USA?
Answer: Ekta Vishnoi
Explanation: Ekta Vishnoi (IRS Officer) won three gold medals at the World Masters Classic and Equipped Powerlifting Championships held in Nevada, USA. She secured the top position in the 57 kg category.
Where did the Indian Army conduct the military exercise Akhand Prahar-II?
Answer: Jaisalmer
Explanation: The Indian Army conducted the military exercise Akhand Prahar-II in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The exercise was jointly conducted by the Army’s Black Mace Brigade and Battle Axe Division.
Where was the fifth edition of the India–Australia joint military exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 conducted?
Answer: Thiruvananthapuram
Explanation: The fifth edition of the India–Australia joint military exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 commenced at the Foreign Training Node in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. For the first time, an observer delegation from New Zealand is participating in the exercise.
Which organisation launched a nationwide Green Diwali Campaign to promote environmentally friendly celebrations?
Answer: WWF-India
Explanation: WWF-India (World Wide Fund for Nature–India) has launched a nationwide Green Diwali Campaign to encourage people to celebrate an environmentally friendly Diwali.
Who became the world's youngest driver to win the Rotax MAX Challenge (RMC) Mini title?
Answer: Arshi Gupta
Explanation: Arshi Gupta, a 10-year-old Indian karting driver, became the world’s youngest driver to win the Rotax MAX Challenge (RMC) Mini title. Arshi is the youngest driver globally to be selected for the F1 Academy Discover Your Drive programme. She is also a recipient of the FIA President’s Medal.
Which Indian para-athlete won her second consecutive gold medal in the women's 400-metre T20 event at the Asian Para Games 2026?
Answer: Deepthi Jeevanji
Explanation: Indian para-athlete Deepthi Jeevanji won her second consecutive gold medal in the women’s 400-metre T20 event at the Asian Para Games 2026. She set a new Games record by completing the race in 56.36 seconds.
What is the name of the Indian Army's first dedicated communication satellite, scheduled for launch by mid-2028?
Answer: GSAT-7B
Explanation: GSAT-7B is the Indian Army’s first dedicated communication satellite, scheduled for launch by mid-2028 by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). In March 2023, the Ministry of Defence signed a ₹2,963-crore contract with NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), ISRO’s commercial arm. GSAT-7B is expected to become India’s heaviest communications satellite.
Who won the gold medal in the men's shot put F53 category at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Nagoya, Japan?
Answer: Ayush Verma
Explanation: Indian para-athlete Ayush Verma won the gold medal in the men’s shot put F53 category at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Nagoya, Japan. Ayush Verma also won a bronze medal in the men’s javelin F53/54 event.
Which country reported the first known human case of the Shamonda virus?
Answer: France
Explanation: France confirmed the first known human case of the Shamonda virus in a patient. The Shamonda virus was first isolated in cattle in Nigeria in 1965 and has since been identified in parts of Africa, Asia and Europe. The virus is spread primarily through the bites of Culicoides midges, which are small, blood-feeding insects.
Who won the 28th Charles Correa Gold Medal for the project titled “Energy Commons: Reimagining Energy Infrastructure as a Place for Civic Engagement”?
Answer: Radhakrishnan M.S.
Explanation: Radhakrishnan M.S., an architecture student from Kochi, won the 28th Charles Correa Gold Medal. His award-winning project was titled “Energy Commons: Reimagining Energy Infrastructure as a Place for Civic Engagement.”
Where was the 33rd edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-2026) held?
Answer: Visakhapatnam
Explanation: The 33rd edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-2026) was held in Visakhapatnam. SIMBEX began in 1994 as Exercise Lion King and was renamed to SIMBEX (Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise) in 2005.
Which company delivered the indigenously developed Nagastra-2 Anti-Tank Loitering Munition System to the Indian Army?
Answer: Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited
Explanation: Nagpur-based Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited delivered the indigenously developed Nagastra-2 Anti-Tank Loitering Munition System to the Indian Army. Nagastra-2 is a loitering munition with an operational range of up to 25 km in recover-and-reuse mode and 50 km in fire-and-forget mode.
Which Indian table tennis players won a bronze medal in mixed doubles at the Asian Table Tennis Championships 2026?
Answer: Harmeet Desai and Yashaswini Ghorpade
Explanation: Indian table tennis players Harmeet Desai and Yashaswini Ghorpade secured a bronze medal in mixed doubles at the Asian Table Tennis Championships 2026 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This achievement marked India’s first mixed doubles medal at the Asian Table Tennis Championships in 72 years. India’s previous medal in this event came in 1954.
Which Indian state launched the ‘Thuli’ campaign to revive rainwater-harvesting systems and improve groundwater levels?
Answer: Tamil Nadu
Explanation: Tamil Nadu has launched the ‘Thuli’ campaign to revive rainwater-harvesting systems and improve groundwater levels across the state.
Which state will host Raksha Expo 2026, India’s first state-government-led defence and aerospace exhibition?
Answer: Telangana
Explanation: Telangana is set to host Raksha Expo 2026 in Hyderabad, marking India’s first state-government-led defence and aerospace exhibition. It is scheduled to take place from December 7 to 9, 2026.
Operation Trident was conducted across which three states to target an international narco-cartel?
Answer: Assam, Mizoram and Manipur
Explanation: Operation Trident was conducted across Assam, Mizoram and Manipur to target an international narco-cartel. The Narcotics Control Bureau is a central agency tasked with combating drug trafficking and coordinating with state governments.
Which organisation will jointly host the 2026 Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) with the Indian Navy?
Answer: National Maritime Foundation
Explanation: The Indian Navy in collaboration with the National Maritime Foundation (NMF) will host the 2026 Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) from 3 to 5 November 2026 at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. The theme of the dialogue is “Science, Technology and Academic Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.”
Which country became the first and only non-NATO member to join the NATO Support and Procurement Agency’s Security Cooperation Support Partnership (SCSP)?
Answer: Ukraine
Explanation: Ukraine became the first and only non-NATO member to join the NATO Support and Procurement Agency’s (NSPA) Security Cooperation Support Partnership (SCSP).
Where was the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) held in October 2026?
Answer: Cebu, Philippines
Explanation: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) which was held in Cebu, Philippines, on 28–29 Oct 2026. ADMM-Plus brings together ASEAN member states and eight dialogue partners: India, the United States, China, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand. The first ADMM-Plus meeting was held in Hanoi, Vietnam, on 12 Oct 2010.
Which Union Territory was declared India’s first fully certified 100% organic Union Territory?
Answer: Ladakh
Explanation: Ladakh was declared India’s first fully certified 100% organic Union Territory.
Where was the 14th International Tourism Mart (ITM) held in October 2026?
Answer: Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation: The 14th International Tourism Mart (ITM) was held from 29–31 October 2026 in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.
Which initiative received Guinness World Records certification as the “Largest Innovation Solution Competition” for 2,87,967 project submissions?
Answer: Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025
Explanation: The Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 received Guinness World Records certification as the “Largest Innovation Solution Competition”, with 2,87,967 project submissions from across India. The initiative was organised by the Department of School Education and Literacy, in collaboration with the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, and AICTE.
What is the name of the Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), Yard 1283, launched at Goa Shipyard Limited in October 2026?
Answer: Srishti
Explanation: Yard 1283 (Srishti), a Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), was launched on 27 Oct 2026 at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Goa. The vessel’s name, Srishti, is derived from Sanskrit and means “creation” or “act of creating.”
The 11th edition of the India–Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI commenced at which location?
Answer: Banyuwangi, Indonesia
Explanation: The 11th edition of the India–Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI commenced on 27 October 2026 at Banyuwangi, Indonesia.
Which Indian Navy warship participated in the India–Republic of Korea Navy Bilateral Exercise?
Answer: INS Sahyadri
Explanation: INS Sahyadri, an indigenously designed and built guided-missile stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, participated in the India–Republic of Korea Navy (IN–RoKN) Bilateral Exercise.
Which organisation developed the Punah Bharan Mobile Application for scientific groundwater recharge planning?
Answer: BISAG-N
Explanation: The Union Minister of Jal Shakti launched the Punah Bharan Mobile Application to support scientific groundwater recharge planning. The application was developed by BISAG-N.
The United States and Japan agreed to establish a facility in Japan for the final assembly and inspection of which missile?
Answer: AIM-120 AMRAAM
Explanation: The United States and Japan have agreed to establish a facility in Japan for the final assembly and inspection of AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles. AIM-120 AMRAAM stands for Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile. It is an American-developed, active radar-guided, beyond-visual-range (BVR) missile.
Which cyclone became the first named tropical cyclone of the 2026 North Indian Ocean cyclone season?
Answer: Cyclone Arnab
Explanation: Cyclone Arnab, the first named tropical cyclone of the 2026 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, made landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast.
October 2026 Current Affairs covers important developments in defence, sports, awards, government schemes, science and technology, and national and international affairs. These facts are useful for AFCAT, CDS, NDA 1 2027 and CAPF AC 2027 preparation.
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