Current Affairs 14 October 2026
21 updates from 14 October 2026, with sources. Everything from this day that matters for SSC, RRB, banking and AP Police general awareness.
- Economy
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approves 'Ratan Tata Innovation Hub' in Amaravati and New Electronics Policy 2024–29
The Andhra Pradesh State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, has formally sanctioned the establishment of the prestigious 'Ratan Tata Innovation Hub' headquartered in the capital city of Amaravati, alongside notifying the comprehensive Andhra Pradesh Electronics and…
- Sports
Indian Men's Table Tennis Team secures bronze medal at 27th Asian Table Tennis Championships in Astana
The Indian Men's Table Tennis Team delivered an exceptional international campaign on Wednesday, clinching the bronze medal at the 27th Asian Table Tennis Championships 2026 hosted at the National Tennis Centre in Astana, Kazakhstan.
- Results & Admit Cards
UPSC declares National Defence Academy and Naval Academy NDA/NA II 2026 written examination results
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday announced the written examination results of the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA Exam II 2026) on its portal (upsc.gov.in), shortlisting eligible candidates for Services Selection Board (SSB) interviews.
- Defence
DRDO successfully flight-tests Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator at Aeronautical Test Range Chitradurga
The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), a premier laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), on Wednesday successfully concluded critical developmental flight trials of the indigenous Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator at the Aeronautical Test…
- 🇮🇳 National
Ministry of Home Affairs convenes 9th National Conference of State ATS and STF Chiefs in New Delhi
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), in coordination with the National Investigation Agency (NIA), on Wednesday inaugurated the 9th National Conference of Heads of Anti-Terrorism Squads (ATS) and Special Task Forces (STF) in New Delhi, deliberating on evolving asymmetric security threats and…
- Science & Tech
ICMR expands National Registry for Rare Diseases and operationalizes ₹50 lakh treatment assistance under national policy
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Wednesday operationalized an expanded multi-centric digital module on the National Registry for Rare Diseases, reinforcing institutional workflows delivering up to ₹50 lakh in one-time financial…
- Economy
Ministry of Statistics releases Annual Survey of Industries results: Manufacturing GVA expands 7.4%
The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), on Wednesday released the provisional findings of the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI), reporting that Gross Value Added (GVA) across India's formal registered manufacturing sector expanded by 7.4…
- Results & Admit Cards
State Bank of India declares final results for 8,773 Junior Associates Clerk Recruitment across 17 circles
The State Bank of India (SBI) on Wednesday declared the finalized selection list and state-wise cut-off scores for the recruitment of 8,773 Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) on its official career portal (sbi.co.in/careers), concluding the multi-stage 2026 clerical recruitment drive.
- Govt Schemes
Department of Financial Services operationalizes enhanced ₹20 lakh loan limit under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, on Wednesday officially notified operational guidelines enhancing the lending ceiling under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh, introducing a new credit tier designated as 'Tarun Plus'.
- Defence
Indian Army and Singapore Armed Forces commence 14th edition of Exercise Bold Kurukshetra in Jodhpur
The Indian Army and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) on Wednesday commenced the 14th edition of the bilateral armored and mechanized warfare exercise 'Bold Kurukshetra 2026' at Jodhpur Military Station in Rajasthan.
- Govt Schemes
India achieves historic milestone of 100 GW cumulative installed solar power capacity
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) on Wednesday confirmed that India's cumulative installed solar power generation capacity has crossed the historic 100 gigawatt (GW) threshold, encompassing utility-scale solar parks, rooftop installations…
- 🇮🇳 National
Ministry of Ports and Shipping releases Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 targeting 10,000 MTPA port capacity
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Wednesday unveiled the finalized strategic roadmap of the 'Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047', outlining an ₹80 lakh crore infrastructure blueprint designed to transform India into a premier global maritime trade power by the centenary of its…
- Exam News
Railway Recruitment Board notifies CBT-1 schedule for 7,951 Graduate-Level NTPC vacancies under CEN 05/2026
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, on Wednesday published the nationwide schedule for the Stage-1 Computer-Based Test (CBT-1) for 7,951 vacancies of Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC Graduate Level) advertised under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN…
- 🇮🇳 National
Ministry of Education releases Performance Grading Index for Districts PGI-D evaluating school education ecosystems
The Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, on Wednesday published the comprehensive report of the Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D 2026), providing an exhaustive empirical evaluation of school education systems across all 742 districts nationwide.
- Science & Tech
Environment Ministry notifies Kaziranga tiger census: Density reaches 15.2 tigers per 100 sq km amid prey base recovery
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) alongside the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) on Wednesday published the comprehensive tiger population assessment for Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, revealing that tiger density has surged to 15.2 individuals…
- Economy
Reserve Bank of India permits non-bank entities to facilitate cross-border remittances via UPI rails
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday issued landmark regulatory directions permitting authorized non-bank payment system operators—including prepaid payment instrument (PPI) issuers and fintech aggregators—to facilitate cross-border outward personal remittances leveraging the Unified…
- 🇮🇳 National
Ministry of Electronics and IT notifies Digital Personal Data Protection Rules operationalizing Data Protection Board of India
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Wednesday officially notified the finalized Digital Personal Data Protection Rules under the statutory framework of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), establishing the administrative and operational…
- Exam News
Staff Selection Commission revises SSC CGL 2026 vacancies upward to 18,240 posts across Central Ministries
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on Wednesday published an official addendum to the Combined Graduate Level Examination (SSC CGL 2026) notification on its portal (ssc.gov.in), revising the aggregate vacancies upward from 17,727 to 18,240 positions following updated requisition inputs from…
- Defence
Strategic Forces Command and DRDO successfully conduct user training launch of Agni-IV ballistic missile off Odisha
The Strategic Forces Command (SFC), in operational coordination with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), on Wednesday successfully conducted a routine user training launch of the Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) 'Agni-IV' from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the…
- Govt Schemes
Union Cabinet approves ₹3,435 crore Payment Security Mechanism to support deployment of 38,000 electric buses
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, on Wednesday approved the implementation of a dedicated Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) scheme with a financial outlay of ₹3,435 crore to facilitate the procurement and operation of over 38,000 electric buses across public transit fleets.
- Economy
Ministry of Commerce releases September 2026 trade figures: Merchandise exports reach \$34.58 billion as trade deficit narrows
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday released provisional foreign trade data for September 2026, reporting that India's merchandise exports recorded resilient sequential stability at \$34.58 billion, while the monthly merchandise trade deficit contracted to \$20.78 billion, its…