Prelims

Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day: Key Facts, Historical Background, Geography, Culture and Tribal Heritage

31-Oct-2026

Madhya Pradesh celebrates its Foundation Day on 1 November every year, commemorating its formation in its reorganised form on 1 November 1956 under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956.

Haryana Foundation Day: Key facts, Historical Background, Economic and Cultural Significance

31-Oct-2026

Haryana celebrates its Foundation Day on 1 November every year, commemorating its formation as a separate state in 1966 following its separation from the erstwhile Punjab.

Ayushman Vay Vandana Scheme Completes Two Years, Records 23.46 Lakh Hospital Admissions

31-Oct-2026

The Ayushman Vay Vandana initiative completed two years on 29 October 2026. According to official data, the scheme has recorded 23.46 lakh authorised hospital admissions worth ₹5,668.80 crore as of 20 October 2026.

India’s Extreme Poverty Fell from 27.1% to 2.6%: World Bank Poverty and Equity Brief 2026

30-Oct-2026

India's extreme poverty rate declined from 27.1% to 2.6%, representing a reduction of 24.5 percentage points.

Digital Arrest Scams in India: Supreme Court Pushes for Bank Accountability and Stronger RBI Rules

30-Oct-2026

On 29 October 2026, the Supreme Court expressed serious concern over the growing financial losses caused by digital arrest scams in India.

National Unity Day 2026: History, Significance and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Contribution to National Integration

30-Oct-2026

India will observe National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) on 31 October 2026, marking the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, popularly known as the Iron Man of India.

CCS Approves ₹40,000 Crore Next-Generation Corvettes for Indian Navy

30-Oct-2026

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a project worth over ₹40,000 crore to build eight Next-Generation Corvettes for the Indian Navy. 

Tawang Hosts International Tourism Mart after 13 Years: Key Facts, Major Highlights, Importance and Challenges

29-Oct-2026

Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, is hosting the 14th International Tourism Mart (ITM) from 29-31 October 2026, returning to the town after 13 years.

Allocaecilius nilgiriensis: New Barklice Species Discovered in Nilgiri Hills of Western Ghats

29-Oct-2026

The discovery represents only the second recorded species of the genus Allocaecilius in India. With this discovery, the total number of known species belonging to this genus worldwide has increased to 13.

Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana: Strengthening Rural Governance

29-Oct-2026

On 28 October 2026, the Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana. The Centrally Sponsored Scheme will be implemented from 2026–27 to 2030–31, with a total financial outlay of ₹7,395.55 crore.

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