National Current Affairs 2026: Latest Updates & MCQs

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

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Centre Asks States to Display Healthcare Service Rates
The Union Health Secretary wrote to all states and UTs on 12 October 2026 to ensure clinical establishments display their service rates under the 2010 Act.
12 October 2026 · 2 min read
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PM Marks 50 Years of Chennai's Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the golden jubilee of Chennai's Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya on 11 October 2026 and listed India's education gains.
11 October 2026 · 2 min read
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DESW Steps Up Special Campaign 6.0 on Swachhata, Pendency
The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare intensified its work under nationwide Special Campaign 6.0, which runs from 2 to 31 October 2026 on Swachhata and pendency.
11 October 2026 · 2 min read
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CBN Seizes 4,209.80 kg Poppy Straw in Madhya Pradesh
The Central Bureau of Narcotics seized 4,209.80 kg of poppy straw, two trucks and 100 wheat bags in two Madhya Pradesh operations; three persons were arrested.
11 October 2026 · 2 min read
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DRI Seizes 5.8 kg Gold from Car Cavity at Visakhapatnam
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence recovered 5,832.90 grams of 24-carat foreign gold worth about Rs 8.98 crore from a car cavity at Visakhapatnam.
11 October 2026 · 2 min read
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PM Launches Chennai Projects, Dedicates New Metro Stretch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched development projects worth thirteen thousand crore rupees in Chennai and dedicated a fresh stretch of the Chennai Metro.
11 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Railways Notifies 3,548 Graduate NTPC Posts Under CEN 06/2026
Indian Railways announced 3,548 graduate-level NTPC vacancies under CEN No. 06/2026, with Goods Train Manager taking 2,750 posts and applications open till 6 November.
11 October 2026 · 2 min read
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DRI Seizes 5.753 kg Crystal Meth from Train Passenger
DRI Mangalore Regional Unit seized 5.753 kg of suspected methamphetamine from a train passenger travelling from Delhi to Bengaluru and arrested the accused.
11 October 2026 · 2 min read
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DRI Seizes 7.8 kg Smuggled Gold in Eastern Region, Six Held
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized about 7.8 kg of foreign-origin gold worth over Rs 11.50 crore in the eastern region and arrested six persons.
11 October 2026 · 2 min read
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MY Bharat Youth Convention Held at BHU in Varanasi
The Youth for Viksit Bharat convention of MY Bharat was held at Swatantrata Bhavan, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, with Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya present.
10 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Chennai to Get Projects Worth Over ₹13,000 Crore on 11 October
The Prime Minister will open, dedicate and begin development projects worth over ₹13,000 crore at Chennai on 11 October 2026, spanning metro, highways and ports.
10 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Yuva Sangam Phase VII Delegates Meet President Droupadi Murmu
An Odisha student delegation touring Himachal Pradesh under Yuva Sangam Phase VII met President Droupadi Murmu, the first such interaction in the programme.
10 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Lighthouse Tourism Grows to 18.63 Lakh Visitors in 2024-25
India has 205 lighthouses and lighthouse tourism rose from about 4 lakh visitors in 2014 to 18.63 lakh in 2024-25, with 75 sites opened to the public.
10 October 2026 · 3 min read
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Vice-President Addresses Second Convocation of AIIMS Deoghar
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the second convocation of AIIMS Deoghar in Jharkhand, where women made up 132 of the 173 graduating students.
10 October 2026 · 2 min read
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Forest Rights Act Review Conference Held in Kolkata for Eight States
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs held the second regional review conference on the Forest Rights Act at Kolkata on 9 October 2026 with eight States taking part.
10 October 2026 · 3 min read
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India Post and Blue Dart Sign Parcel Delivery Agreement
The Department of Posts and Blue Dart Express signed an agreement in New Delhi on 9 October 2026 opening India Post's 1.64 lakh post offices for parcel delivery.
9 October 2026 · 2 min read
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India Finishes 10th at 48th WorldSkills Competition
Team India took 10th place at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai with 6 silver medals and 20 Medals for Excellence, and met the Prime Minister.
9 October 2026 · 2 min read
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NISD Begins Five-Day Geriatric Care Training in Diu
Union Social Justice Secretary Sudhansh Pant opened a five-day geriatric care training of the NISD at Diu to train about 50 Anganwadi and frontline workers.
9 October 2026 · 2 min read
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NHRC to Mark 33rd Foundation Day on 12 October 2026
The NHRC will mark its 33rd Foundation Day at Vigyan Bhawan on 12 October 2026 with Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant as chief guest.
9 October 2026 · 2 min read
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TRAI Issues Draft DRM Audit Manual for Cable and IPTV Services
TRAI has placed a draft audit manual for DRM-based digital addressable systems used by IPTV distributors in the public domain and invited comments.
9 October 2026 · 2 min read