Current Affairs 15 October 2026
35 updates from 15 October 2026, with sources. Everything from this day that matters for SSC, RRB, banking and AP Police general awareness.
- Economy
ICAR releases 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient and biofortified crop varieties for commercial farming
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), operating under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, on Thursday officially released 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient, and nutrient-enriched biofortified varieties spanning 61 agricultural and horticultural crops.
- Science & Tech
Bureau of Indian Standards publishes nation's first technical standards on Artificial Intelligence safety and algorithm auditing
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), India's national standardisation body operating under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, on Thursday published the country's first formalized technical standard suite (IS/ISO/IEC 42001) governing Artificial Intelligence (AI) safety…
- Sports
Asian Table Tennis Championships 2026: Indian Men's and Women's squads secure historic double bronze medals
The Indian table tennis contingent etched a historic milestone on Thursday by securing bronze medals across both Men's and Women's team events at the Asian Table Tennis Championships 2026 held in Astana, Kazakhstan.
- Govt Schemes
Ministry of Agriculture expands Agriculture Infrastructure Fund scope, sanctioning ₹15,000 crore in post-harvest assets
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare on Thursday evening issued expanded operational guidelines for the ₹1-lakh-crore Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), approving fresh project sanctions worth ₹15,000 crore to construct specialized post-harvest storage and cold-chain logistical…
- 🇮🇳 National
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways operationalizes indigenous Vessel Traffic Management System across Major Ports
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Thursday evening declared the nationwide operationalization of the indigenously developed, software-defined Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) across all 12 Major Ports of India.
- Exam News
Staff Selection Commission announces official dates and shift timetable for SSC CGL 2026 Tier-2 examination
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on Thursday evening promulgated the official examination dates, operational guidelines, and shift timetables for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 Tier-2 on its web portal ssc.gov.in.
- Science & Tech
National Tiger Conservation Authority approves Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary as India's second cheetah habitat
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on Thursday formally accorded final clearance for the introduction of African cheetahs into Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh under Phase-II of 'Project Cheetah'.
- Defence
Indian Air Force and DRDO successfully conduct live-fire trials of Astra Mk-1 BVR missile from Su-30MKI
The Indian Air Force (IAF) in partnership with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Thursday successfully conducted live-fire air combat trials of the indigenous Astra Mk-1 Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile from a Su-30MKI fighter aircraft off the coast of Odisha…
- Science & Tech
Department of Science and Technology notifies Quantum Mission Fellowship and four Thematic Hubs under NQM
The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology, on Thursday formally announced the operational guidelines for the 'Quantum Mission Fellowship' (QMF) alongside approving four specialized Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) under the ₹6,003-crore National Quantum Mission (NQM).
- 🇮🇳 National
Ministry of Railways introduces indigenous Amrit Bharat Express push-pull passenger train on Patna-New Delhi corridor
The Ministry of Railways on Thursday officially flagged off commercial passenger operations of the advanced indigenously manufactured 'Amrit Bharat Express' on the high-density Patna–New Delhi railway route, bringing premium, semi-high-speed affordable travel to non-air-conditioned rail travelers.
- Economy
Reserve Bank of India releases Monetary Transmission Bulletin: Bank credit grows 14.1%, Net NPA dips to 0.76%
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday evening released its latest bulletin on Financial Stability and Monetary Policy Transmission, confirming that non-food bank credit growth among Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs) maintained a robust momentum of 14.1 percent year-on-year.
- Results & Admit Cards
UPSC declares Final Results of Combined Medical Services Examination 2026: 827 doctors recommended for appointment
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Thursday evening formally declared the final results of the Combined Medical Services (CMS) Examination 2026 on its official website upsc.gov.in, recommending 827 qualified medical professionals for appointment to Union healthcare cadres.
- Govt Schemes
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy approves 12 GW solar-wind hybrid parks under Green Energy Corridor Phase-II
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) on Thursday evening accorded administrative and financial approval for establishing 12 Gigawatts (GW) of ultra-mega solar-wind hybrid parks across Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh under the Green Energy Corridor (GEC) Phase-II inter-state…
- Economy
CBDT releases direct tax collection figures for First Half of FY 2026-27: Gross revenue grows 18.2% to ₹11.26 lakh crore
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), operating under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, on Thursday evening released the provisional direct tax revenue statistics for the first half of FY 2026-27 (April to September), confirming gross collections reached ₹11.26 lakh crore…
- Govt Schemes
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet notifies Free Sand Policy 2026 with Zero Seigniorage and Strict Digital Tracking
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has officially notified the operational guidelines for the statewide 'Free Sand Policy 2026', eliminating state seigniorage cess across all river reaches, reservoirs, and desiltation points to revitalize the housing and construction sector.
- Sports
Indian Olympic Association awards 38th National Games to Uttarakhand; unveils official mascot 'Moli the Himalayan Monal'
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA), in joint coordination with the Government of Uttarakhand, on Wednesday unveiled the official dates, corporate crest, and mascot for the upcoming 38th National Games during a ceremonial rollout in Dehradun.
- 🇮🇳 National
India and France conclude 37th Strategic Dialogue in Paris: Focus on Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness
High-level diplomatic and defence delegations from India and France on Wednesday concluded the 37th annual session of the India-France Strategic Dialogue in Paris, finalizing a comprehensive bilateral roadmap to reinforce Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) and defense co-development across the wider…
- 🇮🇳 National
Election Commission of India announces comprehensive schedule for upcoming State Legislative Assembly Elections
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday formally announced the schedule and phased polling roadmap for the upcoming General Elections to State Legislative Assemblies during a national press briefing held at Rang Bhawan, New Delhi.
- 🇮🇳 National
Ministry of Environment notifies finalized Eco-Sensitive Zone around Kaziranga National Park to secure critical animal corridors
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on Wednesday published the final statutory gazette notification demarcating the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) encompassing the perimeter of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam to safeguard nine vital animal migratory…
- Science & Tech
Geological Survey of India identifies major critical mineral reserves of tungsten and graphite in Tamil Nadu
The Geological Survey of India (GSI), operating under the Ministry of Mines, on Wednesday confirmed the discovery of significant deposit blocks of strategic critical minerals—tungsten and high-purity flake graphite—across Madurai and Sivaganga districts in Tamil Nadu following multi-parameter…
- Defence
DRDO and Indian Army conclude high-altitude desert firing trials of indigenous Zorawar Light Tank in Ladakh
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in tandem with the Indian Army on Wednesday culminated comprehensive high-altitude firing, cold-start mobility, and trench-crossing user trials of the indigenous 25-tonne light tank 'Zorawar' across the rugged terrain of Eastern Ladakh above…
- Defence
Indian Navy commissions advanced stealth guided-missile frigate INS Triput at Goa Shipyard
The Indian Navy on Wednesday formally commissioned the advanced stealth guided-missile frigate 'INS Triput', constructed under the follow-on Project 1135.6 program, into operational service during a ceremonial naval event hosted at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL).
- Science & Tech
ISRO completes successful hot test of semi-cryogenic engine pre-burner for Next-Gen Launch Vehicle
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday achieved a major propulsion breakthrough by successfully conducting the hot test of the Semi-cryogenic Pre-burner for the SCE-200 engine at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu.
- Govt Schemes
Ministry of Jal Shakti confirms over 90% of Indian villages achieve certified ODF Plus Model status under SBM-G Phase-II
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti on Wednesday published the nationwide mid-year performance audit of Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase-II, confirming that over 90 percent of verified villages have achieved the rigorous 'ODF Plus Model'…
- Govt Schemes
Ministry of Power achieves national milestone of deploying 3 crore prepaid smart meters under RDSS
The Ministry of Power on Wednesday announced that cumulative deployments under the flagship Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) have crossed the strategic threshold of 30 million (3 crore) prepaid smart meters installed and synchronized across State electricity distribution companies…
- Govt Schemes
Ministry of Electronics and IT notifies operational architecture for India Semiconductor R&D Center under ISM
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Wednesday formally promulgated the governance framework and operational roadmap establishing the India Semiconductor R&D Center (ISRC) under the flagship ₹76,000-crore India Semiconductor Mission (ISM).
- Govt Schemes
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves revised Minimum Support Prices for Rabi crops 2027-28
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved mandatory revisions in the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all designated Rabi crops for the Marketing Season 2027-28.
- Economy
Department of Telecommunications notifies spectrum allocation roadmap for Bharat 6G testbeds and satellite broadband
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, on Wednesday notified the regulatory roadmap for experimental spectrum allocation backing the 'Bharat 6G Mission' and administrative assignments for satellite-based broadband services under the Telecommunications Act 2023.
- Economy
Reserve Bank of India issues tightened Scale-Based Regulation compliance norms for NBFC asset classification
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday issued operational compliance instructions enforcing stricter day-end asset classification and prompt corrective action (PCA) parameters for non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) governed under the Scale-Based Regulation (SBR) architecture.
- Economy
Ministry of Commerce releases September 2026 trade data: Merchandise exports expand 4.2% to $35.4 billion
The Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, on Wednesday released the preliminary external merchandise trade data for September 2026, revealing that outbound shipments grew by 4.2 percent year-on-year to reach $35.42 billion.
- Exam News
National Testing Agency releases UGC NET December 2026 comprehensive information bulletin and subject matrix
The National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of the University Grant Commission (UGC), on Wednesday released the official Information Bulletin for the UGC NET December 2026 examination across 83 post-graduate disciplines on its designated portal ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
- Exam News
Railway Recruitment Control Board notifies revised percentile normalization formula for multi-session CBTs
The Railway Recruitment Control Board (RRCB), operating under the Ministry of Railways, on Wednesday published an exhaustive technical notification detailing a revised and robust percentile-based score normalization protocol for all multi-shift Computer Based Tests (CBTs).
- Exam News
State Bank of India announces nationwide recruitment drive for 1,500 Probationary Officer vacancies
The Central Recruitment and Promotion Department of the State Bank of India (SBI), the nation's largest commercial lender, on Wednesday issued the official employment notification for the recruitment of 1,500 Probationary Officers (POs) for FY 2026-27 on its portal sbi.co.in/careers.
- Results & Admit Cards
Staff Selection Commission declares SSC Junior Engineer 2026 Tier-1 results and category-wise cut-offs
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on Wednesday published the scrutinized results and category-specific qualifying cut-off marks for the Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical) Examination 2026 Tier-1 on its web portal ssc.gov.in.
- Exam News
UPSC issues official notification for Engineering Services Examination 2027 across 457 Group A vacancies
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday officially notified the Engineering Services Examination (ESE) 2027 on its portal upsc.gov.in, initiating centralized recruitment for 457 Group 'A' engineering positions across premier Union ministries and subordinate technical directorates.