Current Affairs 14 October 2026

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Completes One Year; Three Gujarat Districts Receive National Excellence Awards
 On 11 October 2026, the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY), launched by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to improve the overall agricultural and allied sector productivity in specific regions, completed its first full year of implementation.

• Under PMDDKY, three districts of Gujarat – kutch, Dahod, Chhota Udepur have received awards for excellence as the scheme celebrates its first year of implementation.

About PMDDKY:
Background: The scheme was announced in Union Budget 2025–26, approved by the Union Cabinet on 16 July 2025, and launched by Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi on 11 October 2025, for a six-year period starting from Financial Year 2025-26(FY26).
Purpose: The primary objective of PMDDKY is to transform agriculture and allied activities in 100 lagging “Aspirational Agricultural Districts” through a data-driven, convergence-based model.
Financial Outlay: The scheme was launched across the country with an annual outlay of Rs 24,000 crore (Cr).

Overview of 10th edition of India Mobile Congress Held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi from October 7 to 10, 2026
The 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC), Asia’s largest digital technology forum, was held from October 7 to 10, 2026 at Yashobhoomi India Convention & Expo Centre (IICC) in Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi.

• The 4-day long event, held under the theme “Scale Without Boundaries”.

About 10th IMC:
Organised by: The 4-day long event was organised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI).
Inaugurated by: The conference was inaugurated by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi who highlighted India’s progress in digital connectivity ie. The cost of one gigabyte (GB) of mobile data had declined from Rs 268 in 2014 to Rs 8 in 2026, making mobile internet services significantly more affordable.
Key Pillars: The conference was structured around 4 key pillars: Srishti (Building the Future); Samvardhan (Fueling Growth); Sashakt (Expanding Opportunities); and Suraksha (Strengthening Trust).
Target Technology Sector: This year’s IMC covered 9 major technology sectors, including 5G and 6G, next-generation Artificial Intelligence (AI) networks, semiconductors, non-terrestrial networks, cybersecurity, quantum communication, enterprise transformation, circular economy and environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, and electronics manufacturing.
Launch of Viksit Tech 47: The IMC 2026 announced the launch of the 1st edition of “Viksit Tech 47 (VT47)”, a special platform designed to identify, recognise and build India’s most promising technology brands, leaders and enablers to compete in global markets.

• Report: The conference saw the release of an inaugural edition of VT47’s flagship report titled “Building India’s Global Brands in Gadgets, Devices, Appliances and Connected Cards”, providing insights about India’s position in the global technology value chain, based on the evaluation of over 200 Indian technology companies and information industry founders and experts.

Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Inaugurates 3rd International Bharat 6G Symposium 2026 in New Delhi
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Ministry of Communications and Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), inaugurated the 3rd International Bharat 6G Symposium 2026, from 7–9 October 2026 at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi.

• The symposium, organised by the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) aimed to advance next-generation communication technologies and India’s 6G (sixth generation) ambitions.

India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026:
Overview: IMC 2026 highlighted the shift towards Artificial Intelligence (AI)-native, intelligent, programmable, and secure communication networks.
MoU Exchange: B6GA exchanged Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with five organisations: the GSMA, one6G Association, GTI Alliance Ltd., 6G Industry Forum (6GIF), Taiwan and VoICE (Voice of Indian Communication Technology Enterprises).
Key Releases: The joint report “Progress towards the 6G Principles of the New Delhi Declaration: Actions, Outcomes and Outlook – First Edition, October 2026”, highlighting participating partners’ progress one year after the declaration’s adoption at the International Bharat 6G Symposium 2025 and Nine Working Group White Papers were released.

Indian Army Launches ‘Bharat Rice’ for Defence Forces to Strengthen Military Ration Supply Chain
In October 2026, the Indian Army (IA) launched ‘Bharat Rice’ for defence forces to provide superior-quality rice directly to Army Supply Depots, including those located in remote areas of Ladakh and the North East, during an event in New Delhi, Delhi.

• The initiative was launched in the presence of Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD), and Union Minister Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution (MoCAF&PD)

About Bharat Rice Initiative:
Implementation: The initiative is spearheaded by the Directorate General of Supplies and Transport(DGST), IA, incorporating continuous troop feedback and adhering to prescribed defence specifications.
Procurement: During Financial Year 2026–27(FY27), the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited (NAFED) will procure and supply quality rice for defence requirements in 10 kg (Kilograms)and 30 kg ergonomic bags for easy handling and transport across difficult terrains.
MoU: IA signed a 5-year (Extendable) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Food Corporation of India (FCI) to use its infrastructure, equipment, and trained manpower during operational contingencies, strengthening military logistics preparedness.
About FCI: Established in 1965 under the Food Corporations Act, 1964, FCI is headquartered in New Delhi, Delhi.

Sports Ministry Forms Seven-Member Committee to Revive Hockey India League
In October 2026,Union Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), formed a seven-member committee to revive the financially troubled Hockey India League (HIL) and address concerns regarding its governance, financial model and structure.
Highlights of the Seven member Committee:
Committee Composition: The seven-member committee includes Sports Ministry Joint Secretary (Khelo India) Vineel Krishna, Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey, Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh, Treasurer Sekar J. Manoharan, and franchise representatives Alok Sanghi, Mahesh Bhupathi and Divyanshu Singh.
Mandate: The committee will review the league’s governance model, financial model and overall structure and submit a report to the Sports Ministry within a specified timeframe.
League Challenges: Relaunched in 2024 after a seven-year hiatus, HIL faces rising costs and franchise uncertainty. In August 2026, Salima Tete and Savita Punia appealed to save the financially troubled Women’s Hockey India League (WHIL).
About Hockey India League (HIL): The HIL is a professional field hockey competition organised by Hockey India, which held its inaugural season in 2013 and was relaunched in 2024, featuring both men’s and women’s hockey leagues.

Odisha Governor Launches Boeing Sukanya STEM Lab to Promote Girls in Aviation
In October , 2026, Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati inaugurated a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) laboratory and Aeromodelling Training Centre under the Boeing Sukanya Programme at the Kosala School in Bargarh district, Odisha, to promote girls’ participation in aviation and emerging technologies.

• The facility, established in partnership with Learning Links Foundation (LLF), is expected to benefit over 2,000 students annually through practical learning in STEM, aviation, aeromodelling and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Highlights of the Inauguration:
STEM Laboratory: Provides hands-on learning in STEM, including robotics, physical computing, electronics, AI, rapid prototyping and aerospace concepts.
Aeromodelling Centre: Introduces students to aerodynamics, aircraft design, flight mechanics and model aircraft construction, promoting practical learning in aviation.
Accessibility: An AI laboratory has been established by Ananda Cityzen, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) wing of Fluentgrid Limited. The facilities will serve students from The Kosala School and neighbouring schools, expanding access to technical education in western Odisha.
Previous Initiatives: Similar STEM laboratories were inaugurated in Sambalpur, Rairakhol and Kuchinda, Odisha, in January 2026.
About Boeing Sukanya Programme:  Launched in 2024 by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, the Boeing Sukanya Programme aims to increase women’s participation in India’s aviation sector, with STEM laboratories inaugurated in Sambalpur, Rairakhol and Kuchinda, Odisha, in January 2026.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

WWF Report: Average 73% decline in Wildlife Population sizes between 1970 and 2022
In October 2026, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the world’s largest independent conservation organisation, in partnership with the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) released the “2026 Living Planet Report (LPR): The Science of Hope”.

• The report showed that an average of 73% of monitored wildlife populations (mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and fish) declined over the last 50 years (between 1970 and 2022).

Key Findings:
Total Number of Wildlife Species Surveyed: The 2026 LPR surveyed 35,803 population trends of 5,790 vertebrate species from 1970 to 2022.
Ecosystem-based Decline: As per the report, freshwater wildlife populations had witnessed the sharpest average decline i.e. at 85%; followed by terrestrial populations (69%); marine populations (59%).
Key Threats: Habitat Loss and Degradation emerged as the most frequently reported threats for monitored wildlife populations; followed by overexploitation, climate change, pollution, invasive species, and disease.
Region-wise: The Latin America and the Caribbean region reported the steepest declines in monitored wildlife populations (95%); followed by Africa (80%) and Asia-Pacific (49%).

Indian Navy and UK Royal Navy Commence Bilateral Maritime Exercise ‘KONKAN-26’ in UK
In October 2026, the Indian Navy (IN) and the United Kingdom (UK)’s Royal Navy (RN) commenced the bilateral maritime exercise ‘KONKAN-26’ off the coast of Plymouth, UK, from 8 to 15 October 2026, with the participation of Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trishul, to enhance interoperability, maritime cooperation and operational coordination between the two navies.
About KONKAN-26:
Objective: To enhance interoperability, operational coordination and the exchange of best practices between the two navies.
Phases: The exercise comprises two phases: 

• Harbour Phase: Includes professional interactions, cross-deck visits, sports fixtures and cultural engagements. INS Trishul will also be open to visitors during this phase.
• Sea Phase: Covers operational drills across the air, surface and sub-surface domains, including flying operations with cross-deck landings, firing serials, air-defence exercises, complex seamanship evolutions and anti-submarine warfare exercises.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

IMF’s WEO Raises India’s GDP Growth forecast to 7% for FY27
In October 2026, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its latest “ October 2026 World Economic Outlook (WEO): Resilience Under Strain, Urgent Choices” raising  India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast to 7%  for Financial Year 2026-27 (FY27), which is 60 basis points (bps) higher than its previous estimate (6.4% in July WEO update).

• This upward revision in India’s economic growth was mainly attributed to the stronger-than-expected domestic demand and robust services activity, despite the ongoing Middle East crises  and elevated global oil prices.

Key Findings:
GDP for FY28: The report further raised India’s GDP growth forecast by 30 bps for FY28 i.e. from 6.7% to 7%. The report  also cited that India remains among the world’s fastest-growing major economies.

• The report estimated India’s GDP growth at 7.8% for FY26, reflecting stronger-than-expected economic performance. 

India’s Inflation: The report projected India’s retail inflation at 5% in FY27 and is expected to ease to 4.4% in FY28.
Global Outlook: The IMF has marginally raised its global growth projection marginally by 10 bps to 3.1% in CY26, while it retained its previous projection for CY27 i.e. to 3.4%.

• Global Inflation: As per the IMF’s latest WEO, global headline inflation is projected to reach 4.7% in CY26 before easing to 4.1% in CY27, driven largely by higher food and energy prices.

UNCTAD Projects India as World’s Fastest-Growing Large Economy at 7.3% in 2026
In October 2026, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released  its Trade and Development Report 2026: The Geoeconomics of Development, projecting India’s economy to grow by 7.3%, while global growth at 2.6% (down from 2.9% in 2025) and developing economies’ growth at 4% (down from 4.7% in 2025).

• Asia is expected to contribute 59% of global growth in 2026, with projected growth of 8.8% in Kyrgyzstan, 7.9% in Uzbekistan, 7.8% in Viet Nam, 7% in Mongolia, 6.6% in Tajikistan, 5.2% in Indonesia and 4.5% in China. 

About UNCTAD’s Trade and Development Report 2026:
Trade: Global trade reached a record USD 35 trillion in 2025, while trade in goods and services is projected to grow by around 4% in 2026 at constant prices, compared with 4.4% in 2025.
AI Trade: Artificial Intelligence (AI) products, especially semiconductors and advanced computing equipment, drive merchandise trade, with East Asia central to manufacturing. 

• UNCTAD’s AI server-rack study found post-tax profits accounted for 68% of traced value added, while workers received under 15%; the AI boom also poses financial stability risks.  

Investment: Developed economies captured around 70% of announced greenfield project value in semiconductors, energy-transition technologies and AI infrastructure during 2020–2025, while developing economies attracted 60% of new foreign direct investment in critical minerals and strategic materials. 

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

USA’s Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford Win 2026 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences for Advancing Macroeconomic Stabilisation
On 12 October 2026, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2026, also known as the Nobel Prize in Economics, to American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford for “microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation”.

• The two laureates will equally share the 12 million Swedish kronor (SEK) prize. 

About the Laureates:
Robert E.Hall: Born in 1943 in Palo Alto, California, United States of America (USA), he earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1967 and serves as a professor at Stanford University and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution.
Michael Woodford: Born in 1955 in Chicopee, Massachusetts, USA, he earned his PhD from MIT in 1983 and serves as a professor at Columbia University in New York.
Ceremony: The prize is presented annually on December 10, the death anniversary of Alfred Nobel, in Stockholm, Sweden.

Israel to Honour Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar with Highest Civilian Bravery Award
In October 2026, Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced that Indian Captain Smit Machchhar, a flydubai pilot, would receive Israel’s Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism, the country’s highest civilian bravery award, for preventing a potential catastrophe aboard the aircraft.

• Machchhar bravely resisted an attack by his co-pilot, Hammam Al-Hammami, an Omani national, who allegedly attacked him with a crash axe inside the cockpit, helping save the lives of 174 passengers and crew members.

About the Award:
Award:  Established by Israeli President Isaac Herzog following the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, the Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism recognises civilians who risk their lives to save others, with its conferment on an Indian national marking a rare cross-border distinction.
Recipients:  Six passengers Tali Manes, Zvika Manes, Yaniv Hayoun, Shota Musayev, Asaf Rajuan and or Pardilov, will receive the award for helping prevent the aircraft disaster.
About Machchhar: He has over 9,750 hours of flying experience on Boeing aircraft and previously spent more than 11 years at SpiceJet, Mumbai (Maharashtra) where he served as a Senior Commander and Line Training Captain before joining flydubai in June 2022.

Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal Named Knight of France’s Legion of Honour
On October 12, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron named Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, a Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honour (Légion d’honneur), France’s highest civilian distinction. 

• The honour recognises his contributions to strengthening India–France economic relations and his achievements in telecommunications and digital infrastructure.

About Sunil Bharti Mittal:
Profile:  He is an Indian entrepreneur and the Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, a diversified business group with interests in telecommunications, digital infrastructure, financial services, hospitality, real estate and satellite communications.
Eutelsat: Serves as Co-Chairman of Eutelsat, a Paris-headquartered satellite communications company. Bharti Space holds a 17.88% stake in Eutelsat, making it the company’s largest private shareholder, according to the report.
Awards: Received the Padma Bhushan in 2007 for contributions to trade and industry. 

• In 2024, he became the first Indian citizen to receive an honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) from King Charles III.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

President Droupadi Murmu Appoints Governors to Six States in Major Reshuffle
In October 2026, President Droupadi Murmu appointed Governors for six states, naming Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as  full-time Governor of Tamil Nadu (TN), Om Prakash Mathur as Keralam Governor, and four others to Karnataka, Odisha, Sikkim and Uttarakhand. 

• The appointments include four new gubernatorial assignments and two transfers, with the appointments taking effect from the dates the appointees assume charge. 

About the Appointments of New Governors:
Governor of Odisha: Braj Mohan Ram, a senior BJP leader from Jharkhand, was appointed Governor of Odisha, succeeding Hari Babu Kambhampati, who assumed office in January 2025.
Governor of Karnataka: Sudha Yadav, a former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) from Mahendragarh, Haryana, was appointed Governor of Karnataka, succeeding Thaawarchand Gehlot.
Governor of Uttarakhand: Dhal Singh Bisen, an Ayurveda practitioner and former Member of Parliament from Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh (MP), was appointed Governor of Uttarakhand, succeeding Lieutenant General (Lt. Gen.) (Retired) Gurmit Singh.
Governor of Sikkim: Dushyant Gautam, former BJP national general secretary and Rajya Sabha member, was appointed Governor of Sikkim, succeeding Om Prakash Mathur.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Indian Navy Commissions ‘INS Mangrol’, 3rd Mahe-Class ASW-SWC at Mumbai, Maharashtra
In October 2026, the Indian Navy (IN) commissioned Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mangrol (P82), the third of eight Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, Kerala, at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

• The commissioning ceremony was presided over by Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C), Western Naval Command, IN.

About INS Mangrol (P82):
Origin: Named after Mangrol, a coastal town and fishing harbour in Junagadh district, Gujarat, the vessel continues the legacy of the earlier INS Mangrol (M85), which served as a minesweeper until April 2004.
Design: INS Mangrol is designed for challenging littoral (coastal) environments and shallow-water operations, featuring over 80% indigenous content in line with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.
Operations: INS Mangrol can operate alongside maritime patrol aircraft, helicopters, and other warships and undertakes ASW, underwater surveillance, Low-Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO), mine warfare tasks, and the protection of coastal and maritime assets.

SPORTS

Putul Sonowal Secures India’s First-Ever Medal at World Bowls Champion of Champions 2026
In October 2026, Indian lawn bowls player Putul Sonowal from Assam became the first Indian player to win the Bronze medal in the Men’s Singles Category at the World Bowls Champion of Champions in Barham, Australia.

• Putul Sonowal lost (5–8, 4–8) to Scottish veteran Iain McLean in the semifinals.

About World Bowls Champion of Champions 2026:
Overview: The tournament was organised at New South Wales, Australia, from 6 to 10 October 2026.
Organiser: The tournament is conducted under the aegis of World Bowls, the international governing body for lawn bowls
Participation: The competition featured 34 men and 28 women from 35 countries, competing in the Men’s and Women’s Singles events.
About Lawn bowls: A precision sport played on grass or synthetic greens, where players roll biased bowls towards a target ball called the jack; its governing body, World Bowls, is headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland.

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Day of the Girl Child 2026– October 11
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC) is observed annually on 11 October to raise awareness about the challenges faced by girls and promote their rights, empowerment and well-being.

• 2026 Theme: “End Child Marriage and Invest in Girls’ Rights!”

Background:
UN Recognition: The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BPfA), adopted at the 1995 Fourth World Conference on Women, was the first global framework to specifically advance the rights of girls alongside women’s rights.
UN Proclamation: On 19 December 2011, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/66/170, declaring 11 October as the IDGC.
First Observance: The first IDGC was observed on 11 October 2012.
Appointment: On the occasion of the International Day of the Girl Child 2026, UNICEF India named Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana as its Celebrity Advocate.

World Arthritis Day 2026– October 12
World Arthritis Day (WAD) is observed annually on 12 October to raise awareness about Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases (RMDs), their prevention, early diagnosis and effective treatment.

• 12 October 2026 marked the 31st observance of WAD.
• 2025-26 Theme: “Achieve Your Dreams”

Background:
Origin: World Arthritis Day (WAD) was established in 1996 by Arthritis and Rheumatism International (ARI).
First Observance: The day was first observed on 12 October 1996. Since then, it has been observed annually on 12 October.
Promoted by EULAR: The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) promotes World Arthritis Day (WAD) to raise awareness, support research and improve care for people living with Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases (RMDs). 

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