Prelims

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.

India Becomes World’s Third-Largest Automobile Market: Industry Valued at ₹22 Lakh Crore

29-Oct-2026

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has stated that India has overtaken Japan to become the world's third-largest automobile market, with the domestic automobile industry valued at approximately ₹22 lakh crore.

Exercise Garuda Shakti 2026: Objectives, Major training activities, Historical Background, Significance and Challenges

29-Oct-2026

The 11th edition of the India–Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI commenced on 27 October 2026 at Banyuwangi, Indonesia. 

International Day of Care and Support 2026: Theme, History, Global Care Economy, Significance and Challenges

29-Oct-2026

The United Nations International Day of Care and Support is observed annually on 29 October to recognise the importance of paid and unpaid care work, promote gender equality and encourage investment in inclusive and sustainable care systems. 

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