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Current AffairsSaturday, 10 October 2026

Published 06:23 pm IST41 key stories 16 official releases83 items reviewed

Today's special

10 October 2026

Quick revision: top 10 facts

  1. 1PMDDKY launched under Prime Minister's Dhan‑Dhaanya Krishi Yojana.
  2. 2Defence Secretary scheduled visit to Cyprus and Greece (12‑15 Oct 2026).
  3. 3GST Council reforms aim for a simple, good tax system.
  4. 4Coal supply to power plants rose 36 %; rail loading 465 rakes/day.
  5. 5India’s greenfield investment share 2020‑25 more than double China’s.
  6. 6World’s first nuclear clocks demonstrated by scientists.
  7. 7Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 emphasized defence self‑reliance.
  8. 8IIT Bombay topped JEE‑Advanced 2026 top‑100 ranker preferences.
  9. 9SSC JE 2026 vacancy list cut by ~50 posts.
  10. 10MHT‑CET 2027 shifted to post‑board exam attempts.

National

14
  • Chief Minister of Manipur met Prime Minister as per PIB release.

    Chief Minister of Manipur meets the Prime Minister

    Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source
  • Vice‑President C.P. Radhakrishnan visited Sainya Sampark Mela in Deoghar, Jharkhand.

    Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Visits Sainya Sampark Mela in Deoghar, Jharkhand

    Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source
  • MY Bharat‑NSS concluded first month of Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan with over 1.06 lakh participants.

    MY Bharat–NSS Concludes First Month of Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan with Nationwide ‘Yuva Sanwad Mela’; Engages Over 1.06 Lakh Participants

    Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source
  • Prime Minister announced Dhan‑Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY).

    Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY)

    Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source
  • Minister of State for Coal and Mines inaugurated the 3rd NCCSR 2026 on CSR.

    Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source
  • NCCSR 2026 concluded calling for stronger governance and outcome‑oriented CSR for Viksit Bharat.

    Third National Conference and Exhibition on Corporate Social Responsibility (NCCSR 2026) concludes, calls for stronger governance, convergence and outcome-oriented CSR for Viksit Bharat

    Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source
  • Defence Secretary to visit Cyprus and Greece from 12‑15 Oct 2026.

    Defence Secretary to Visit Cyprus and Greece from 12-15 October 2026

    Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source
  • Dr Jitendra Singh urged industry to accelerate commercialisation of Indian innovation for strategic sovereignty by 2047.

    Dr. Jitendra Singh Urges Industry to Accelerate Commercialisation of Indian Innovation, Scale Up Capabilities for Strategic Sovereignty by 2047

    Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source
  • Vice‑President C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed the second convocation of AIIMS Deoghar.

    Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Addresses Second Convocation of AIIMS Deoghar

    Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source
  • Dr Mansukh Mandaviya to lead the 94th Fit India Sunday on Cycle in Varanasi.

    Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to Lead 94th Fit India Sunday on Cycle in Varanasi

    Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source
  • Prime Minister to visit Chennai on 11 Oct 2026.

    PM to Visit Chennai on 11 October

    Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source
  • Second Regional Review Conference on Forest Rights Act held in Kolkata.

    Second Regional Review Conference on Implementation of the Forest Rights Act Held in Kolkata

    Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source
  • Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya to declare open BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Demonstration Games 2026 in Ahmedabad.

    Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to Declare Open BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Demonstration Games 2026 in Ahmedabad

    Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source
  • Prime Minister extended greetings on Mahalaya.

    Prime Minister extends greetings on the occasion of Mahalaya

    Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

International

1
  • Indian Parliamentary Delegation led by Shri Harivansh attended the 153rd IPU Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania on 9 Oct 2026.

    The Indian Parliamentary Delegation, led by Shri Harivansh, Hon’ble Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, continued its participation in the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania, on the fifth and final day of the Assembly, 9 October 2026.

    Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

Economy & Banking

4
  • GST Council meet delivered reforms aiming to make GST a ‘good and simple tax’.

    Delivery completed: On the GST Council meet, reforms

    The HinduRead source
  • Coal supplies to power plants rose 36 % from September lows; rail loading reached 465 rakes per day.

    Coal supplies to power plants rise 36% from September lows; rail loading hits 465 rakes a day

    The HinduRead source
  • India’s share of global greenfield investments 2020‑25 more than double China’s, per UNCTAD report.

    The HinduRead source
  • GST Council unveiled process reforms after sorting rate‑related issues in September 2025.

    What are the reforms proposed by the GST Council?

    The HinduRead source

Science & Technology

2
  • Scientists reported the world’s first working nuclear clocks based on laser‑driven electric field oscillations.

    Scientists report world’s first working nuclear clocks

    The HinduRead source
  • ISRO employees sought a meeting with the Chairperson over privatisation queries; concerns remained unresolved.

    ISRO employees seek meeting with Chairperson to discuss queries on privatisation

    The HinduRead source

Defence & Security

1
  • Raksha Mantri addressed Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Jodhpur, stressing self‑reliance and international cooperation.

    Raksha Mantri Addresses Participants of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Jodhpur, Emphasises Self-Reliance in Defence and International Cooperation

    Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

Sports

5
  • Lights‑to‑flag victories recorded for Ishaan and Gyan in motorsports.

    MOTORSPORTS | Lights-to-flag victories for Ishaan and Gyan

    The HinduRead source
  • Ranji Trophy: Mumbai aims to start strong; opener Jaiswal’s availability highlighted.

    Ranji Trophy: Mumbai keen to start off on a winning note

    The HinduRead source
  • Akash Deep returned from injury lay‑off, ready to play.

    Back from injury lay-off, Akash Deep raring to go

    The HinduRead source
  • Ayush Badoni expressed love for pressure situations, aiming to keep batting simple.

    Flamboyant Badoni keen to put a price on his wicket

    The HinduRead source
  • IOA elections set for 5 Dec; P.T. Usha called it a milestone for good governance.

    IOA elections on December 5, P.T. Usha calls it milestone for good governance

    The HinduRead source

Exam & Job Updates

14
  • IIT Bombay and Rosatom launched Atomic Hack India 2026; registration closes 20 Oct.

    IIT Bombay, Rosatom launch Atomic Hack India 2026; registration closes October 20

    The Indian ExpressUPSCSSCRailwaysRead source
  • NIOS October 2026 exam date sheet released for Class 10 and 12 subject‑wise timetable.

    NIOS October Exam Date sheet 2026: Class 10, 12 subject-wise timetable here

    The Indian ExpressUPSCSSCRailwaysRead source
  • Kota, Cornell and IITs discussed ‘anti‑suicide’ hardware; experts say it’s only half the solution.

    Kota, Cornell and IITs: ‘Anti-suicide’ hardware can save lives — but experts say it’s only half the answer

    The Indian ExpressUPSCSSCRailwaysRead source
  • Parliamentary panel called for two‑stage NEET exam, age cap, and CBT shift.

    Two-stage exam, age cap, CBT shift in NEET: Parliamentary panel calls for major changes

    The Indian ExpressUPSCSSCRailwaysRead source
  • Bihar Board extended registration deadline for Matric and Intermediate exams 2028.

    Bihar Board extends registration deadline for Matric, Intermediate exams 2028

    The Indian ExpressUPSCSSCRailwaysRead source
  • Karnataka SSLC 2027 timetable released with subject‑wise dates and timings.

    Karnataka SSLC Exam 1 Time Table 2027: Check subject-wise dates, timings

    The Indian ExpressUPSCSSCRailwaysRead source
  • IIT Bombay exams resumed with tighter halls and softer cheating penalties.

    IIT Bombay exams resume today with tighter halls but softer penalties for cheating

    The Indian ExpressUPSCSSCRailwaysRead source
  • Yogesh Singh began second tenure as DU Vice‑Chancellor, first in 77 years.

    Yogesh Singh begins second tenure as DU VC; only person to do so in 77 years

    The Indian ExpressUPSCSSCRailwaysRead source
  • Stanford‑Elsevier listed top 2 % scientists worldwide; Indian names featured.

    Stanford-Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists: Who all are in the list

    The Indian ExpressUPSCSSCRailwaysRead source
  • MHT‑CET 2027 will have no December exam; both attempts after Class 12 boards.

    MHT-CET 2027: No December exam, both attempts now after Class 12 boards

    The Indian ExpressUPSCSSCRailwaysRead source
  • US probes nine universities over J‑1 exchange visas as Trump tightens student rules.

    US probes 9 universities over J-1 exchange visas as Trump tightens student rules

    The Indian ExpressUPSCSSCRailwaysRead source
  • Four Indian B‑schools featured among global leaders in teaching‑case impact; IIM‑B tops FT rankings.

    4 Indian B-schools feature among global leaders in teaching-case impact, IIM-B leads: FT Rankings

    The Indian ExpressUPSCSSCRailwaysRead source
  • India’s Youth Dividend report links demographics, governance, and youth participation.

    India’s Youth Dividend: The missing link between demographics and governance

    Hindustan TimesUPSCSSCRailwaysRead source
  • IIM Ahmedabad launched a two‑year Executive MBA at its Dubai campus for working professionals.

    IIM Ahmedabad launches 2-year Executive MBA program at Dubai campus for working professionals

    Hindustan TimesUPSCSSCRailwaysRead source

Exam dates and vacancies change often. Confirm every notification on the official website before applying.

Daily quiz

5 questions
  1. Q1.Which scheme was announced by the Prime Minister under the name Dhan‑Dhaanya Krishi Yojana?

  2. Q2.What was the percentage increase in coal supplies to power plants as reported?

  3. Q3.Which Indian institute topped the choices of the top 100 JEE‑Advanced 2026 rankers?

  4. Q4.When is the Defence Secretary's overseas visit scheduled?

  5. Q5.Which exam’s tentative vacancy list was reduced by about 50 posts?

0 of 5 answered

On this day in history

10 October

  1. 1992

    After 20 years of construction, Vidyasagar Setu, the longest cable-stayed bridge in India, opened, joining Kolkata and Howrah.

  2. 2004

    Eight-year-old Huang Na was abducted and murdered; her body was found three weeks later after a search across Singapore and Malaysia.

  3. 1973

    U.S. vice president Spiro Agnew resigned after being charged with tax evasion.

  4. 1963

    The Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, which prohibits all test detonations of nuclear weapons except for those conducted underground, went into effect.

  5. 1943

    World War II: The Kempeitai, the military police arm of the Imperial Japanese Army, arrested and tortured fifty-seven civilians and civilian internees on suspicion of their involvement in a raid on Singapore Harbour.

  6. 1933

    In the first proven act of sabotage in the history of commercial aviation, a Boeing 247 operated by United Airlines exploded in mid-air near Chesterton, Indiana, killing all seven people aboard.

More from 10 October 2026 in history

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). India-related events are highlighted in red.

Coming up

  • 11OctInternational Day of the Girl ChildDeclared by the UN General Assembly; first observed in 2012.
  • 15OctDr APJ Abdul Kalam's Birth AnniversaryIndia's 11th President and 'Missile Man' was born on 15 October 1931. Also Global Handwashing Day.
  • 16OctWorld Food DayMarks the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945.

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Current affairs 10 October 2026: FAQ

What are the most important current affairs of 10 October 2026?
PMDDKY launched under Prime Minister's Dhan‑Dhaanya Krishi Yojana. Defence Secretary scheduled visit to Cyprus and Greece (12‑15 Oct 2026). GST Council reforms aim for a simple, good tax system. Coal supply to power plants rose 36 %; rail loading 465 rakes/day. India’s greenfield investment share 2020‑25 more than double China’s.
How many current affairs questions are in the 10 October 2026 quiz?
5 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations, based on that day's news.
Can I download today's current affairs as a PDF?
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Which exams are these current affairs useful for?
UPSC, SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS), Banking (IBPS, SBI, RBI), Railways (RRB NTPC, Group D), State PSC, defence and teaching exams.

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