Thursday
29 October 2026
7 updates for SSC, banking, railway and Andaman exams, each checked against an official source or two news reports.
- Updates
- 7
- Topics
- 3
- Exam facts
- 4
- Quiz questions
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7 key points reported between 27 and 29 October 2026. Each is checked against at least two news outlets or an official source that reported the same names, figures and dates.
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- 1Economy and BusinessDearness Allowance63 per cent
- 2Economy and BusinessJio Platforms listingRs 1,358
- 3International AffairsIsrael election90 per cent
- 4Science and TechnologyNVS-03 launchISRO plans to launch the NVS-03 navigation satellite on a GSLV Mk II…
- 5Science and TechnologyESTIC 2026The Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC-2026)…
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Dearness Allowance
On 28 October the Union Cabinet raised DA and DR by 3 per cent to 63 per cent from 1 July 2026, at Rs 10,016.10 crore a year.
DA goes to serving employees; DR goes to pensioners.
Source: PIB, Indian Pay Calculator
Container manufacturing
The Cabinet approved a Rs 10,000 crore Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme on 28 October, expected to create about 3,000 direct and over 50,000 indirect jobs.
Source: Newsgate, Pulse of Noida
Jio Platforms listing
Jio Platforms listed at Rs 1,358 on BSE and NSE on 28 October, 21.36 per cent above its Rs 1,119 issue price.
Source: The Tribune, Business Standard
NVS-03 launch
ISRO plans to launch the NVS-03 navigation satellite on a GSLV Mk II from Sriharikota on 30 October to help restore India's NavIC system.
NavIC is India's own regional satellite navigation system.
ESTIC 2026
The Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC-2026) runs from 27 to 29 October at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with three Nobel laureates among speakers.
The government cites a Rs 1 lakh crore RDI Fund for research and innovation.
Source: PIB
BRICS Parliamentary Forum
India hosted the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi on 26 and 27 October, and a joint declaration was issued by the presiding officers.
Source: PIB
Israel election
With about 90 per cent of votes counted after Israel's 27 October election, Netanyahu's bloc has 53 seats and the opposition 48; 61 are needed.
Israel's Knesset has 120 seats.
Source: Jerusalem Post, Times of Israel
Wednesday
28 October 2026
6 updates for SSC, banking, railway and Andaman exams, each checked against an official source or two news reports.
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- 6
- Topics
- 3
- Exam facts
- 1
- Quiz questions
- 5
6 key points reported between 26 and 28 October 2026. Each is checked against at least two news outlets or an official source that reported the same names, figures and dates.
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- 1Economy and BusinessJio Platforms listingRs 1,119,
- 2Economy and BusinessStock markets3.45 points
- 3Science and TechnologyESTIC 2026The three-day Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave…
- 4International AffairsBRICS Parliamentary ForumLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the 12th BRICS Parliamentary…
- 5International AffairsBRICS meetingPrime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with members of parliament…
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Jio Platforms listing
Jio Platforms shares list on the NSE and BSE on 28 October at the issue price of Rs 1,119, valuing the company at about Rs 10.3 lakh crore.
Stock markets
On 27 October the Nifty 50 closed at 22,749.75, down 3.45 points, while the Sensex fell 8.08 points to close near 73,599.
Source: HDFC Sky, Business Standard
ESTIC 2026
The three-day Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave runs from 27 to 29 October at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with three Nobel laureates and 12 thematic sessions.
The conclave is linked to the Rs 1 lakh crore RDI Fund.
BRICS Parliamentary Forum
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi on 26 October, with 11 member and 10 partner countries invited.
Source: PIB, All India Radio
BRICS meeting
On 26 October Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with members of parliament from BRICS nations attending the forum in New Delhi.
Source: PIB
Brazil election
On 26 October Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his victory in Brazil's presidential election.
Source: PIB
Tuesday
27 October 2026
8 updates for SSC, banking, railway and Andaman exams, each checked against an official source or two news reports.
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- 8
- Topics
- 3
- Exam facts
- 3
- Quiz questions
- 5
8 key points reported between 25 and 27 October 2026. Each is checked against at least two news outlets or an official source that reported the same names, figures and dates.
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- 1Economy and BusinessJio Platforms IPORs 1,119,
- 2Polity and GovernanceSIR ordersThe Election Commission told the Supreme Court that all three SIR…
- 3Economy and BusinessRBI data centrePM Modi inaugurated the Reserve Bank of India's new backup data…
- 4Polity and GovernanceForm 6From 21 October 2026, the Election Commission shows Form 6 for voter…
- 5Science and TechnologyESTIC 2026Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the three-day Emerging Science…
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SIR orders
The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that all three SIR orders, issued in June 2025, October 2025 and May 2026, were approved unanimously by the Commission.
Article 324 deals with the Election Commission.
Source: Business Today, LiveLaw
Form 6
From 21 October 2026, the Election Commission shows Form 6 for voter enrolment and the SIR declaration as separate online components, and says Form 6 was not amended.
Source: Business Today, LiveLaw
FNTA Bill
President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority Bill, 2026, for six eastern Nagaland districts; it takes effect only after a state gazette notification.
Source: Morung Express, Assam Tribune
BRICS Parliamentary Forum
India is hosting the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on 26 and 27 October 2026 at Samvidhan Sadan in New Delhi, with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla chairing.
Source: Dynamite News, UNI
Jio Platforms IPO
The Jio Platforms IPO, subscribed 22.19 times with a price band of Rs 1,065 to Rs 1,119, is due to list on 28 October.
RBI data centre
PM Modi inaugurated the Reserve Bank of India's new backup data centre and a cybersecurity training institute near Bhubaneswar on 25 October.
RBI's primary data centre is at Kharghar, Navi Mumbai.
CBAM dispute
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal criticised the EU's carbon border tax (CBAM) at the India-Netherlands Business Forum, while Dutch minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma called it essential for Paris climate goals.
CBAM stands for Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
Source: Indian Opinion, Whalesbook
ESTIC 2026
Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the three-day Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 27 October, covering 12 thematic areas.
Source: The Statesman, Indian Vartha
Monday
26 October 2026
6 updates for SSC, banking, railway and Andaman exams, each checked against an official source or two news reports.
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- Topics
- 3
- Exam facts
- 1
- Quiz questions
- 5
6 key points reported between 25 and 26 October 2026. Each is checked against at least two news outlets or an official source that reported the same names, figures and dates.
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- 1Polity and GovernanceMann Ki BaatThe 139th Mann Ki Baat of PM Narendra Modi, broadcast on 25 October…
- 2Polity and GovernanceCleanliness callBefore Diwali and Chhath, the Prime Minister urged people to keep not…
- 3Economy and BusinessVocal for LocalModi said Purnia makhana from Bihar is now sold in Greece, and…
- 4Economy and BusinessJio Platforms IPOThe Jio Platforms IPO was subscribed 22.19 times by the close on 23…
- 5Environment and AgricultureHeval riverVillagers and officials revived the dried Heval river in Tehri…
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Mann Ki Baat
The 139th Mann Ki Baat of PM Narendra Modi, broadcast on 25 October 2026, marked 12 years of the radio programme, which began on Vijayadashami.
Mann Ki Baat is a monthly radio programme.
Cleanliness call
Before Diwali and Chhath, the Prime Minister urged people to keep not only their homes but also their neighbourhoods and public spaces clean.
Source: Patrika, Just Kannada
Vocal for Local
Modi said Purnia makhana from Bihar is now sold in Greece, and Kalaburagi arhar dal from Karnataka is available in the Maldives.
Source: Patrika, Asianet News
Jio Platforms IPO
The Jio Platforms IPO was subscribed 22.19 times by the close on 23 October, with allotment due on 26 October and listing on 28 October.
Heval river
Villagers and officials revived the dried Heval river in Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, through rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and tree planting, Modi said.
Nav-Trinjan
The Kheti Virasat Mission's Nav-Trinjan initiative in Punjab promotes chemical-free and naturally coloured cotton, and runs a weaving school where women learn traditional weaving.
Sunday
25 October 2026
5 updates for SSC, banking, railway and Andaman exams, each checked against an official source or two news reports.
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- Topics
- 4
- Exam facts
- 4
- Quiz questions
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5 key points reported between 23 and 25 October 2026. Each is checked against at least two news outlets or an official source that reported the same names, figures and dates.
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- 1SportsAsian Para Games114 medals
- 2Science and AwardsOskar Klein MedalPhysicist Ashoke Sen became the first Indian to win the Oskar Klein…
- 3AppointmentsONGC chairmanSunil Kumar, an ONGC executive director, will be the next ONGC…
- 4Polity and GovernanceMann Ki BaatThe 139th episode of PM Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat is scheduled for…
- 5SportsWorld Billiards ChampionshipPankaj Advani won the World Billiards Championship in England…
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Asian Para Games
India finished the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, with a record 114 medals, including 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze.
The earlier record was 108 medals at Hangzhou.
Source: Outlook India, Social News XYZ
World Billiards Championship
Pankaj Advani won the World Billiards Championship in England, beating Robert Hall 1,906 to 1,206 in the final.
Source: Telangana Today, WPBSA
Oskar Klein Medal
Physicist Ashoke Sen became the first Indian to win the Oskar Klein Medal 2026 for his work in string theory.
Awarded by Stockholm University and the Nobel Committee for Physics.
Source: Business Today, The Wire
ONGC chairman
Sunil Kumar, an ONGC executive director, will be the next ONGC chairman from 7 December 2026, approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet is headed by the Prime Minister.
Source: Free Press Journal, Chemindigest
Mann Ki Baat
The 139th episode of PM Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat is scheduled for 11 AM on 25 October 2026.
Mann Ki Baat is a monthly radio programme.
Source: MyGov
Saturday
24 October 2026
17 updates for SSC, banking, railway and Andaman exams, each checked against an official source or two news reports.
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- 17
- Topics
- 5
- Exam facts
- 2
- Quiz questions
- 5
17 key points reported between 22 and 24 October 2026. Each is checked against at least two news outlets or an official source that reported the same names, figures and dates.
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- 1Economy and BusinessMarket close125.56 points
- 2Economy and BusinessJio IPO subscriptionRs 30,213 crore
- 3SportsPara archery gold151-148
- 4Polity and GovernanceCouncil elections28 Legislative Council seats in four states voted by paper ballot on…
- 5Polity and GovernanceCouncil seatsUttar Pradesh has 11 of the 28 seats, Bihar has 8, Maharashtra has 5…
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Council elections
28 Legislative Council seats in four states voted by paper ballot on 23 October 2026, and counting is on 27 October.
Legislative Councils are the upper houses of state legislatures.
Source: Open Magazine, The Guardian Chronicle
Council seats
Uttar Pradesh has 11 of the 28 seats, Bihar has 8, Maharashtra has 5 and Karnataka has 4.
Source: Open Magazine, The Guardian Chronicle
Market close
The Sensex closed at 73,123.83 on 23 October 2026, down 125.56 points, and the Nifty 50 ended 87.65 points lower at 22,600.
Jio IPO subscription
The Jio Platforms IPO was subscribed 22.19 times overall at the final-day update on 23 October 2026, for an issue of Rs 30,213 crore.
An IPO is the first time a company sells shares to the public.
Jio IPO dates
Share allotment for the Jio Platforms IPO is expected on 26 October 2026, and listing on BSE and NSE on 28 October.
RBI on trade
The RBI Bulletin says India's trade deficit narrowed in September 2026 on strong export growth.
Source: Business Standard, The Hans India
RBI on inflation
The RBI says retail inflation has risen over recent months and is spreading across more commodities.
Source: Business Standard, The Hans India
Capital inflows
RBI data show foreign direct investment, external commercial borrowing and remittance inflows all strengthened in August 2026.
Source: Business Standard, The Hans India
Khet Bachao Abhiyan
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched Khet Bachao Abhiyan–Rabi 2026 in Karnal, Haryana, on 22 October; it runs until 30 November 2026.
Source: Nation Path, Indian Opinion
BRICS Parliamentary Forum
The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum will be held in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on 26 and 27 October 2026.
Source: PIB
India-Poland trade
India and Poland agreed to double bilateral trade by 2030 after talks between PM Narendra Modi and Polish PM Donald Tusk on 22 October 2026.
Source: The Tribune, Telangana Today
India-Poland cooperation
Both leaders urged early signing of the EU-India free trade agreement and agreed on joint research in AI, semiconductors and quantum technologies.
Source: The Tribune, Telangana Today
India v Zimbabwe women
India Women beat Zimbabwe Women by nine wickets in the first ODI at Vadodara on 23 October 2026, and Pratika Rawal scored an unbeaten 100.
Source: Female Cricket, SportsTak
Shafali's fifty
Zimbabwe made 197, and India reached 200 for one in 27.1 overs, with Shafali Verma scoring 64 off 33 balls.
Source: Female Cricket, SportsTak
Brook's double ton
England's Harry Brook hit 202 off 114 balls against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi on 22 October 2026, the fastest double century in men's ODIs.
Source: ICC, Sentinel Assam
Brook's records
Brook's 202 is the first ODI double century by an England batter and beat Shubman Gill's earlier record of 117 balls.
Source: ICC, Sentinel Assam
Para archery gold
Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar won compound mixed team archery gold at the Asian Para Games, beating Indonesia 151-148 on 22 October 2026.
Friday
23 October 2026
7 updates for SSC, banking, railway and Andaman exams, each checked against an official source or two news reports.
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- 7
- Topics
- 4
- Exam facts
- 3
- Quiz questions
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7 key points reported between 21 and 23 October 2026. Each is checked against at least two news outlets or an official source that reported the same names, figures and dates.
If you read only 5
- 1Economy and BusinessJio IPO price bandRs 1,119
- 2Economy and BusinessJio IPO lot and listingRs 13,428
- 3Polity and GovernanceCouncil electionsVoting for 28 Legislative Council seats in Bihar, Karnataka…
- 4International RelationsTusk in BengaluruPolish Prime Minister Donald Tusk ends his 21 to 23 October 2026…
- 5Polity and GovernanceCouncil vote countCounting for the 28 Legislative Council seats is set for 27 October…
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Council elections
Voting for 28 Legislative Council seats in Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh is held on 23 October 2026 from 8 am to 4 pm.
Legislative Councils are the upper houses of state legislatures.
Source: DD News, Deccan Chronicle
Council vote count
Counting for the 28 Legislative Council seats is set for 27 October 2026, and Uttar Pradesh has 11 seats, the most among the four states.
Source: DD News, Amar Ujala
President in Bastar
President Droupadi Murmu is on a two-day visit to Chhattisgarh from 22 October 2026 and attends the Muria Darbar at Jagdalpur on 23 October.
Source: Deccan Chronicle, Amar Ujala
Jio IPO price band
The Jio Platforms IPO price band is Rs 1,065 to Rs 1,119 per share, and bidding closes on Friday, 23 October 2026.
Jio IPO lot and listing
Bids for the Jio Platforms IPO start at 12 shares, costing Rs 13,428 at the top price, and listing is expected on 28 October 2026.
A price band is the range within which investors can bid.
Tusk in Bengaluru
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk ends his 21 to 23 October 2026 India visit with an India-Poland Business Forum in Bengaluru, focused on IT and space.
India and Poland raised ties to a Strategic Partnership in August 2024.
Source: Deccan Chronicle, The Hans India
India v Zimbabwe women
India Women start a three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe Women on 23 October 2026, with all three matches played at Vadodara.
Source: cricket.com.au, Amar Ujala