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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

PM Narendra Modi Launches Development Projects Worth Over Rs 13,000 Crore During Visit to Chennai, TN
On 11 October 2026, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN), where he inaugurated, dedicated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore across metro rail, highways, railways, ports, petroleum and education sectors.
Highlights of the Visit:
Objective: Improve connectivity, reduce congestion, strengthen logistics, boost industrial growth, research and employment.
Visit: TN Chief Minister (CM) C. Joseph Vijay accompanied PM Modi on a Metro ride and during prayers at Jalakandeswarar Temple. Projects covered Chennai, Madurai, Thiruvarur, Coimbatore and Thoothukudi.
About Chennai Metro Rail Phase II:
Overview: PM Modi inaugurated the Poonamallee–Vadapalani stretch of Corridor 4, constructed at approximately Rs 4,900 crore.
Coverage:The 14.64-kilometre (km) elevated stretch includes 11 stations, a 3.7-km double-decker structure and advanced signalling for driverless operations.
About Railway Infrastructure Projects:
Outlay: Railway projects worth over Rs 750 crore were inaugurated or dedicated.
Connectivity: Dedicated the Karaikal–Peralam railway line and three rail flyovers around Coimbatore.

Overview of Swiss President Guy Parmelin’s Visit to India from October 5 to 7, 2026
Guy Parmelin, President of Switzerland was on a 3-day official state visit to India from October 5 to 7, 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and technology, and deepen economic engagement under the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA).
Key Highlights of Visit:
Bilateral Meeting: Swiss President Guy Parmelin was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan by President Droupadi Murmu and later held bilateral talks with PM Modi at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, focusing on trade, investment, science, technology, mobility, culture and people-to-people ties.
2nd India-EFTA Prosperity Summit: During his visit, Parmelin, along with PM Narendra Modi attended the 2nd India-EFTA Prosperity Summit held at Bharat Mandapam (New Delhi), marking the 1st anniversary of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) which came into force on October 01, 2025.
Gifts: PM Modi gifted 3 special cheeses (Gulmarg, Konark and Yeoor)and hand-carved Kashmiri walnut wood wall panel, to the Swiss President; and a Kutchi shawl placed in a Sadeli box to his wife Caroline Parmelin.

Key Outcomes:  Both countries signed 05 key agreements to strengthen cooperation in mobility, science, and technology.

• India and Switzerland jointly unveiled the Indo-Swiss Research Flagship (SRF) at the inaugural session of Indo-Swiss Research Flagship (ISRF) event held at New Delhi, Delhi.

57th GST Council Meeting Held in New Delhi; Recommends Next-Gen Process Reforms & Decriminalisation Measures
In October 2026, the 57th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council was held in New Delhi, Delhi under the chairpersonship of Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance (MoF) and Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA).
Key Details of the Meeting:
Participants: The participants include Chief Ministers (CM) of Delhi, Goa, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Meghalaya and also Deputy Chief Ministers (CM) of Manipur and Telangana.

• The finance Ministers (FM), Secretary, Department of Revenue (DoR), Chairman and Members of Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIT&C).

Previous meeting: The 56th meeting focussed on rate rationalisation and reduction of rates.
57th Meeting: In the 57th meeting, the council made recommendations relating to:

• Process reforms, primarily covering registration
• Returns, refund and adjudication
• Clarifications regarding applicability of GST on supply of certain goods and services
• Other measures for trade facilitation and streamlining compliances in GST.

GoI Approves Rs 65 Crore DRISHTI Project to Fast-Track Property Rights in Delhi’s Unauthorised Colonies
In October 2026, the Government of India (GoI) approved a Rs 65-crore DRISHTI (Delhi Revenue and Imaging Survey, Spatial Technology Initiative) project to accelerate the granting of property rights to residents of Delhi’s unauthorised colonies under the PM-UDAY (Pradhan Mantri-Unauthorized Colonies in Delhi Awas Adhikar Yojana) Scheme.

• The project will use Geographic Information System (GIS)-based mapping to make property surveys and documentation transparent, systematic and time-bound.

Highlights of the DRISHTI Project:
Coverage: PM-UDAY Cells in all 13 Delhi districts and a unit at the Revenue Department headquarters.
Funding: Of the total Rs 65-crore project cost, Rs 52 crore (80%) will be provided through the Urban Development Fund (UDF) of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), while the Delhi Government’s Revenue Department will contribute Rs 13 crore (20%).
Implementation:  The Delhi Government’s Revenue Department will implement DRISHTI, while the PM-UDAY Scheme is implemented by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), the Revenue Department and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).
Fund Release:  Rs 52 crore in four installments or one through Government e-Marketplace (GeM) procurement; while GIS mapping will expedite property verification and ownership rights.

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches Multilingual DST and MoS&T Websites to Improve Access to Science
On October 9, 2026, Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge, IC), Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T) and Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), launched the redeveloped websites of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the MoS&T to make scientific information and research opportunities more accessible to citizens.

• The portals support 22 languages through Bhashini integration and comply with the Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM) 3.0 and Guidelines for Indian Government Websites and Apps (GIGW) 3.0.

Highlights of the Multilingual DST and MoS&T Websites:
Single-Window Access: Provides information on research grants, fellowships, schemes, calls for proposals, application guidelines, awards, results and notifications for students, researchers, institutions, innovators, start-ups and citizens.
Accessibility: Offers adjustable font sizes, high-contrast display, link highlighting, spacing adjustments and screen-reader compatibility.
Technology: Uses a Modular Content Management System (CMS), Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) encryption, cybersecurity assessments in line with applicable Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) guidelines and a Content Delivery Network (CDN) for faster, more reliable access.
Development: The websites were jointly developed by DST, the National Informatics Centre (NIC), the project management team and the development agency, with final content curated and validated natively by DST’s internal divisions.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Overview EAM S Jaishankar’s visit to Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Ethiopia From 6-10 October, 2026
Union Minister S. Jaishankar, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), undertook a 5-day official visit to three African nations (Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ethiopia) from October 6 to October 10, 2026, aimed to explore ways to deepen bilateral relations in trade and investment, and infrastructure development.
Highlights of the Visit:
Visit to Ghana: Bilateral Engagements: During the visit, EAM held a bilateral meeting with Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Foreign Minister of Ghana, during which both leaders reviewed the cooperation in trade and investment, development partnership, pharmaceuticals, capacity building, defence, technology, and people-to-people ties. 

• The EAM visit to Ghana resulted in the formalization of two major Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) in the fields of agriculture and zoological research.

Visit to Côte d’Ivoire: EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar held talks with Nialé Kaba, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Côte d’Ivoire, in Abidjan, focusing on cooperation in trade, infrastructure, agriculture and healthcare.
Visit to Ethiopia: As part of his key engagements in Ethiopia, EAM visited the National Palace Museum, the Science Museum, and the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute, and also toured the Adwa Victory Museum, where he laid a wreath at the Adwa Victory Monument.

• EAM announced that India will organize the next edition of Jaipur Artificial Limb Fitment camp in Ethiopia.

MeitY Selects CoRover to Develop Unified Agentic AI Platform for Government Services
On October 8, 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) awarded Rs. 3.63 crore contract to Indian Artificial Intelligence (AI) startup CoRover.ai to develop a Unified Agentic AI assistant and bot platform for government services, with DigiLocker as its first implementation.

• The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under MeitY awarded the contract through a Quality-and-Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) process, with CoRover scoring 100 points, ahead of Kyndryl Solutions (91.24).

Highlights of the Unified Agentic AI Platform:
Objective: The project aims to develop a reusable agentic AI framework enabling government departments to build and deploy AI assistants and bots across services without creating separate systems for each use case.
Timeline: The DigiLocker platform, which enables users to store and retrieve official documents digitally, will undergo four months of development followed by 12 months of operations and maintenance support.
Platform Capabilities:  Follows the “ask, do and escalate” model to answer queries, perform tasks and escalate issues; includes model and prompt management, human oversight, activity monitoring and safeguards against prompt injection and jailbreak attempts.
Tender Participation: According to CoRover, over 80 firms participated in the tender, with six subsequently empanelled for pan-India implementation: CoRover.ai, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Kyndryl Solutions, NEC Corporation India, Cactus Technology Solutions, and Innefu Labs.
CoRover.ai: Established in 2016, CoRover.ai is a Bengaluru, Karnataka-based company that develops conversational and agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, including the BharatGPT platform.

BANKING & FINANCE

RBI Announces Special Forex Facility for OMCs, Tightens Forex Derivative Rules
In October 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) opened a designated foreign exchange window to fulfill the complete daily dollar requirements of state-run oil refiners.

• The RBI has also tightened regulations governing foreign exchange derivatives involving the Indian rupee (INR).

Key Details:
Special Forex Facility: The intervention applies specifically to three public sector oil marketing companies: Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL).

• The facility will begin operations from 12 October 2026.

RBI Tightens Rupee Derivatives Rules: The RBI prohibited Authorised Dealers (AD) from allowing users to rebook cancelled foreign exchange derivative contracts involving the INR, whether deliverable or non-deliverable.

• The RBI reduced the threshold USD 100 million (Mn) to USD 5 Mn across all ADs.

CRR Requirement : The RBI increased the minimum daily maintenance requirement of the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for scheduled banks from 90% to 99% of the prescribed CRR requirement, effective from the reporting fortnight beginning 16 October 2026.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

Tata Power Partners with Norway’s Ocean Sun for Floating Solar Technology
In October 2026, Tata Power Company Limited, an integrated power company, partnered with Norway-based renewable energy technology company Ocean Sun to introduce its innovative membrane-based floating solar technology in India. 

• The agreement was signed on 7 October 2026, during the 2nd India–European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Prosperity Summit in New Delhi, Delhi, to strengthen India–Norway cooperation in clean energy.

About Tata Power–Ocean Sun Floating Solar Partnership:
Partnership:Tata Power partnered with Norway-based Ocean Sun for a nearly 300 kilowatt-peak (kWp) floating solar pilot at Mulshi reservoir, Maharashtra, marking Ocean Sun’s first installation in India.
Technology: Ocean Sun’s membrane-based technology places solar photovoltaic (PV) modules on a floating hydro-elastic membrane. Ocean Sun provides technology, while Tata Power owns the project assets.
Evaluation: The pilot will assess energy generation, capacity utilisation factor (CUF), reliability, operations and maintenance (O&M), costs and commercial viability.
Potential:India has over 102 gigawatt-peak (GWp) floating solar potential, according to the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE).
About Tata Power: Established in 1911 by Jamsetji Tata; headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Chairman: Natarajan Chandrasekaran (Non-Independent, Non-Executive).

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Prof. Achyuta Samanta Elected As First President of Indian UniSport Federation
In October 2026, Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder of the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), was elected as the first President of the Indian UniSport Federation (IUSF) at its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in New Delhi, Delhi.
About Achyuta Samanta:
Key Role: He served as a Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) from Odisha in 2018 and later as a Lok Sabha MP from Kandhamal (2019–2024) for the Biju Janata Dal (BJD). 

• He also served on the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) Executive Committee, becoming the first Odia to serve on both simultaneously, and later headed the Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) and the Volleyball Federation of India (VFI). 

Awards & Recognition: He received the National Award for Child Welfare (2016) from the President of India for institutional welfare work, Gusi Peace Prize International (2014), International Social Award (ISA) (2015) from the Kingdom of Bahrain, and Best Worker Award from the Republic of Mongolia.
About IUSF: Established in 2026 with the approval of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) to provide a common platform for universities across India.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

GRSE Launches 3rd Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘INS Shreyas’ for Indian Navy at Kolkata, WB
In October 2026, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited launched ‘Indian Naval Ship (INS) Shreyas (Yard 3040)’, the 3rd of four Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) for the Indian Navy (IN), at its yard in Kolkata, West Bengal (WB), under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives.

• The vessel was launched by Reyman Kochhar in the presence of Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS).

About NGOPV Shreyas:
Role: Shreyas means “Best” or “Most Excellent” in Sanskrit; the vessel supports maritime surveillance, coastal and offshore asset protection, and maritime interdiction.
Specifications: The vessel measures approximately 113 m (metres) in length and 14.6 m in width, has a displacement of 3,000 tonnes, a maximum speed of 23 knots, a cruising speed of 14 knots, and an endurance of 8,500 nautical miles.
Capabilities: The indigenously designed and built NGOPV Shreyas offers enhanced endurance, firepower, and operational versatility, augmenting existing Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) and NGOPVs for multi-domain maritime operations, including coastal and offshore asset protection, maritime interdiction, surveillance, and Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS).

SPORTS

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen Wins F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2026
On 11 October 2026, Dutch-Belgian racing driver Max Verstappen of Oracle Red Bull Racing won the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix (GP), officially known as the Formula One (F1) Singapore Airlines Singapore GP 2026), held at Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore, securing his 1st Singapore GP win.

• It was the 17th edition of the Singapore GP, the 17th round of the 2026 F1 World Championship, and Red Bull Racing’s 2nd victory of the 2026 season.

Highlights of 2026 Singapore Grand Prix:
Winner: On his 250th GP start, Max Verstappen secured his 73rd career victory and second win of the 2026 season, finishing the 62-lap Singapore GP 7.335 seconds ahead of Charles Leclerc after winning the sprint race and securing pole position.
Race Results: Charles Leclerc (Monaco) of Ferrari finished second, followed by Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Italy) of Mercedes in third, Lando Norris (United Kingdom, UK) and Oscar Piastri (Australia) of McLaren in fourth and fifth, respectively; Lewis Hamilton (UK) of Ferrari finished sixth.

Prasar Bharati and In-Dot Sports Launch Kisan Cricket League to Promote Rural Cricket
In October 2026, Prasar Bharati and In-Dot Sports Private Limited launched the Kisan Cricket League (KCL) in New Delhi, Delhi, a first-of-its-kind national platform to discover cricketing and singing talent from rural and semi-urban India through digital auditions, artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled screening, and on-ground trials. 

• KCL, scheduled to begin its inaugural cricket season in February 2027, aims to discover aspiring cricketers and singers, offering professional opportunities, national visibility, and free nationwide broadcasting. 

About Kisan Cricket League (KCL):
Format: The inaugural season, scheduled for February 2027, will feature seven teams comprising 140 emerging cricketers and 30 singers, playing 45 live matches in a professional 15-over white-ball format across seven stadiums in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. 
Technology: The KCL app supports verified registrations, auditions, talent screening, and audience engagement through location features and Quick Response (QR) codes, while Prasar Bharati offers free live matches, two reality shows, and participant biographies via Waves Over-The-Top (OTT), Doordarshan, and Akashvani for national and international audiences.
Anthem: The KCL anthem declares, “Dharti ke Laal Hum Hain, Aur Jai Jawaan Hum Hain, Roti Ugaane Waale, Haan, Jai Kisan Hum Hain,” celebrating farmers, national pride, and the spirit of the league.

OBITUARY

Padma Shri Awardee and Mridangam Maestro Guruvayur Dorai Passed Away at 91
In October 2026, renowned Mridangam Maestro and Padma Shri awardee, Guruvayur Dorai, a distinguished exponent of the double-headed percussion instrument used in Carnatic music, passed away in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN), at the age of 91. He was born on July 2, 1935, in Guruvayur, Kerala.

• He received Padma Shri award in 2025 in the field of Arts for his extraordinary, eight-decade-long contribution to Carnatic music and mridangam playing.

About Mridangam Maestro Guruvayur Dorai:
Career: Began performing at the age of eight, accompanying Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, and performed with leading Carnatic musicians for several decades.
Training: Learned from Palghat Subbaiyar and E. P. Narayana Pisharody before training under Palani Subramania Pillai.
Experience: Served as a regular mridangam accompanist for M. S. Subbulakshmi and performed with several prominent vocalists and instrumentalists.
Awards: Received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1996), Kalaimamani (1990).
Legacy: He was renowned for his mastery of the Pudukottai style and resonant gumki technique, training numerous students and preserving and promoting Carnatic percussion worldwide.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

Sunil Gavaskar Releases ‘Rag Rag Mein Cricket’ Book on Sanjay Jagdale’s Cricket Journey
In October 2026, former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar released the book  titled “Sanjay Jagdale: Rag-Rag Mein Cricket”, authored by Kiran Waikar and Sunil Dudhale, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh (MP).

• The book chronicles the life and cricketing journey of former cricketer, selector and administrator Sanjay Jagdale.

About ‘Rag Rag Mein Cricket’:
Insights: It highlights Sanjay Jagdale’s contributions to cricket development through the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Contributions: He represented MP in domestic cricket and played 53 first-class matches.

• He served Indian cricket as a coach, BCCI Junior and Senior Selector, Joint Secretary, and Secretary.

About BCCI: Established in December 1928 and headquartered at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, Maharashtra, BCCI is India’s national cricket governing body, led by Mithun Manhas as President.

IMPORTANT DAYS

World Egg Day 2026 – October 9
World Egg Day (WED) is annually observed worldwide on the second Friday of October to highlight the nutritional benefits of eggs as a rich source of protein and essential nutrients. 

• In 2026, WED was observed on 9 October, while the 2025 and 2027 observances fall on 10 October and 8 October, respectively.
• 2026 Theme: “Protein that Powers and Protects”

Background:
Initiation: World Egg Day was introduced by the International Egg Commission (IEC), now known as the World Egg Organisation (WEO).
Declaration: During its 1996 conference in Vienna, Austria, the IEC designated the second Friday of October as World Egg Day.
First Observance: The inaugural World Egg Day was celebrated on 11 October 1996.

World Day Against Death Penalty 2026 – October 10
The World Day Against the Death Penalty is annually observed across the globe on 10 October to raise awareness about capital punishment and promote its abolition worldwide.

• 10 October 2026 marked the 24th observance of the World Day Against the Death Penalty.
• 2026-27 Theme: “Stories for Life”

Background:
Initiated by: The World Coalition Against the Death Penalty (WCADP), with support from Amnesty International, the United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU) and various Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).
First Observance: The World Day Against the Death Penalty was first observed on 10 October 2003.

World Migratory Bird Day 2026 – October 10
World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is a United Nations (UN)-supported global campaign, observed twice in a year i.e. on the second Saturday of May and October, to raise awareness about challenges faced by migratory birds and encourage action to conserve their habitats.

• This year, WMBD 2026 falls on May 9 2026 and October 10 2026.

Background:
Origin: The initiative was initially started in the United States of America(USA) in 1993 as International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD), established by the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, Washington, D.C., the USA.
Organisers: WMBD is jointly organized by the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) and Environment for the Americas (EFTA).
1st Observance: The first official WMBD was celebrated on April 8–9, 2006, at the ‘Ol Ari Nyiro’ wildlife reserve in Laikipia, Kenya, hosted by conservationist Kuki Gallmann.
Global Poster: The UN unveiled the WMBD 2026 global poster created by Brazilian artist Luisa Lacerda, featuring embroidered artwork of seven migratory birds from the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia.

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