National Current Affairs 2026: Latest Updates & MCQs

National current affairs: government decisions, policies, schemes and events across India.

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Buddha's Piprahwa Relics Head to Arunachal Pradesh Exposition
The Holy Piprahwa Relics of Lord Buddha will be open for public veneration at Tawang, Bomdila and Namsai in Arunachal Pradesh from 31 October to 21 November 2026.
30 October 2026 · 2 min read
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National Social Security Board for Gig Workers Notified
The Labour Ministry has notified the National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers and Gig and Platform Workers under the Code on Social Security.
30 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Pralhad Joshi Opens New NIEPA Academic Building in Delhi
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the new academic building and main entrance gate of NIEPA in New Delhi and spoke on NEP 2020 work.
29 October 2026 · 2 min read
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MY Bharat Holds 50 Know Your Vote Yuva Samvads
Mera Yuva Bharat has held 50 'Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvad: Know Your Vote' sittings in 19 States and Union Territories, reaching 11,787 young people so far.
29 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Rail Jan Samvaad Held at 5,884 Railway Stations
Indian Railways held Rail Jan Samvaad at 5,884 stations on 22 October 2026 and has crossed several targets of Special Campaign 6, which ends on 31 October.
29 October 2026 · 2 min read
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RCNCA's 15th Meeting Clears Sardar Sarovar Dues Deal
The 15th RCNCA meeting, chaired by C. R. Paatil with four Chief Ministers present, adopted the Narmada agreement of 7 July and fixed how dues will be paid.
29 October 2026 · 2 min read
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NHRC Notice to Kolkata Police Over Parading of Three Men
The NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of three men being paraded semi-nude by police in Kolkata and sought a report from the Commissioner in two weeks.
29 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Ganga Flood Control Board's 19th Meeting Launches Punah Bharan App
C. R. Patil chaired the 19th Ganga Flood Control Board meeting at Bharat Mandapam and launched the Punah Bharan mobile app for groundwater recharge siting.
29 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Cyclone Arnab: Amit Shah Speaks to Four Chief Ministers
Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Odisha and Chhattisgarh after Cyclone Arnab and promised every help.
29 October 2026 · 2 min read
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NPPA Revises MRP of 543 Anti-Cancer Medicine Brands
NPPA has published revised maximum retail prices for 543 brands of anti-cancer medicines, and the lower rates must be charged from 9 November 2026.
28 October 2026 · 2 min read
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SECL Earns Rs 26.17 Crore from Scrap in Special Campaign 6
South Eastern Coalfields Limited beat its targets under Special Campaign 6, disposing of 4,602 tonnes of scrap and earning about Rs 26.17 crore in revenue.
28 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Thoothukudi Shipyard: Sonowal Meets HD Hyundai Chief in Seoul
Ports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal met HD Hyundai Chairman Chung Ki-sun in Seoul to push the proposed 4 billion dollar greenfield shipyard at Thoothukudi.
28 October 2026 · 2 min read
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DRI Seizes 55,000 E-Cigarettes at Kolkata's SMP Port
The DRI seized around 55,000 smuggled e-cigarettes worth Rs 13.50 crore from two containers at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, on 24 October 2026.
28 October 2026 · 2 min read
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NHRC Advisory on Rights of Female Inmates and Children
The NHRC issued an advisory on protecting the human rights of female inmates and their children, naming ten areas and seeking action reports in two months.
28 October 2026 · 2 min read
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14th International Tourism Mart to Open at Tawang
The Ministry of Tourism will hold the 14th International Tourism Mart for the North East at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh from 29 to 31 October 2026.
28 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Indian Railways to Recruit 1,265 Station Masters Under CEN 08/2026
Indian Railways has opened applications for 1,265 Station Master posts under CEN No. 08/2026, with RRB Mumbai notifying the most vacancies at 177.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Concessional Local Pass for NH Users Living Within 20 Km
From 1 November 2026 non-commercial vehicle owners living within 20 km of a national highway fee plaza can buy a yearly Concessional Local Pass for Rs 1,500.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Special Campaign 6: Petroleum Ministry Reviews 5,593 Files
The Petroleum Ministry reported a full review of 5,593 physical files and Rs 34.64 crore of revenue under Special Campaign 6 as on 25 October 2026.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
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NHRC Advisory on Women's Safety at Work and Public Spaces
The National Human Rights Commission issued an advisory on women's safety at work and in public spaces to ten Union ministries, the Railway Board and all states.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Jal Shakti Review: Ken-Betwa and Farakka Work Assessed
Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil reviewed water resources projects including the Ken-Betwa Link, the Farakka Barrage and flood management works.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read