Prelims

United Nations Day 2026: History, Key Facts, Objectives, India’s Role and Challenges

24-Oct-2026

United Nations Day is observed every year on 24 October to mark the anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter in 1945.

Khet Bachao Abhiyan 2026: Key Facts, Highlights, Agricultural Inputs, Dhaincha, Soil Health and Sustainable Farming

24-Oct-2026

The Khet Bachao Abhiyan (Rabi 2026) was inaugurated on 22 October 2026 at Revora village, Bardez taluka, North Goa, to promote soil health conservation, balanced fertilizer use and sustainable farming practices.

Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026: Theme, Dates, Key Sessions and Significance

24-Oct-2026

The Indian Navy is scheduled to host IPRD-2026 in New Delhi from 3 to 5 November 2026.

World Polio Day 2026: Theme, History, types, India’s initiatives, Significance and Challenges

23-Oct-2026

World Polio Day is observed every year on 24 October to raise awareness about polio prevention and highlight global efforts to eradicate the disease.

India’s Land Warfare Doctrine 2026: Rajnath Singh Releases Army’s Future-Warfare Framework

23-Oct-2026

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the Indian Army’s Land Warfare Doctrine 2026 on 23 October 2026.

Diamondiyne: A Newly Synthesised 3D Carbon Allotrope with a Diamond-Like Network

23-Oct-2026

Researchers reported the synthesis of diamondiyne, a new three-dimensional carbon allotrope, in Angewandte Chemie International Edition.

Shamonda Virus: France Reports the First Known Human Infection

23-Oct-2026

French health authorities reported on 22 October 2026 that Shamonda virus had been detected in a human for the first time. 

Jaipur in National Geographic’s Best of the World 2027 List: Why Is the Pink City in the Spotlight?

23-Oct-2026

Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, has been included in National Geographic’s Best of the World 2027 list of destinations worth visiting in the coming year.

International Day of Snow Leopard: Key Facts, GSLEP, Major Threats and Conservation in India

23-Oct-2026

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 23 October as the International Day of the Snow Leopard in 2024 through Resolution A/RES/79/143.

India’s BrahMos-NG Missile: Key features, India’s roadmap, Significance and Challenges

23-Oct-2026

BrahMos Aerospace has announced that it expects to develop the first prototype of its next-generation BrahMos-NG (Next Generation) missile by 2027-28.

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