Current AffairsMonday, 12 October 2026

• Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal aims to double India‑UK bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030.

  Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal Calls for Doubling India-UK Bilateral Trade by 2030

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• The Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report for Q1 (Apr‑Jun 2026) was released by the Ministry of Communications.

  “Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report” for the Quarter April - June, 2026

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• DoT Secretary Shri Amit Agrawal inaugurated the Special Foundation Course 2026 at the National Civil Aviation Training Institute.

  Secretary, DoT, Shri Amit Agrawal inaugurates Special Foundation Course 2026 at NCA-F

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• Media accreditation for the 57th International Film Festival of India closed on 15 Oct 2026.

  Be Part of India’s Biggest Cinema Celebration: Media Accreditation for 57th IFFI Closes on 15th October

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• NHAI announced stricter monitoring of clean toilets and facilities at toll plazas.

  NHAI Introduces Stricter Monitoring to Ensure Clean and Well-Maintained Toilets Blocks and other Facilities at Toll Plazas

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• Research, Development and Innovation Fund announced its first cohort of 19 second‑level fund managers.

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• DARE‑ICAR continued cleanliness campaigns across institutes to promote Swachhata and sustainability.

  DARE-ICAR Continues Cleanliness Campaigns Across Institutes Nationwide to Promote Swachhata and Sustainable Practices

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• Prime Minister’s Dhan‑Dhaanya Krishi Yojana completed one year of operation.

  Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Completes One Year

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Demonstration Games 2026 began in Ahmedabad, showcasing cultural heritage.

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• Only 81,822 of 1,10,654 Karnataka voter‑deletion Form 7 applications were visible on the public portal.

  One-fourth of forms seeking Karnataka voter deletions not available on portal for public scrutiny

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• Rahul Gandhi moved the Supreme Court seeking a probe on the Single‑Issue‑Resolution (SIR) process.

  Anti-CEC row LIVE: Rahul Gandhi moves SC seeking probe on SIR; Opposition parties' march stopped near Barakhamba Road

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• Andhra Pradesh RTI Commission disposed 7,034 cases Jan‑Sept 2026, up from 3,252 in 2024.

  Andhra Pradesh RTI Commission earns national recognition for speedy case disposal

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• The 16th India‑UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) meeting issued a joint statement on expanding trade and investment.

  Joint Statement of the 16th Meeting of the India–UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO)

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles, continuing its weapons‑test streak.

  North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles, adding to streak of weapons tests

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• Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged the U.S. to ensure Russia respects the energy ceasefire.

  Zelenskyy urges U.S. to ensure Russia respects energy ceasefire

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• Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences.

  Americans Robert E. Hall, Michael Woodford win Economics Nobel 2026

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• Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, a South African judge of Indian origin, won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

  Nobel Prize 2026: Full list of this year’s winners

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• Iran expressed deep concern over the escalation between Houthis and Saudi Arabia.

  Iran ‘deeply concerned’ over escalation between Houthis, Saudi Arabia

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• Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa was admitted to hospital for urgent care.

  Sri Lanka’s former President Mahinda Rajapaksa admitted to hospital for urgent medical care

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• Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia condemned Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport.

  Turkiye, Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia condemn Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport

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• Retail inflation rose to 5.54 % in September 2026, driven by costlier food items.

  Retail inflation rises to 5.54% in September on costlier food items

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• RBI outlined measures to curb rupee pressure and forex volatility, emphasizing market discipline.

  Explained | RBI’s worries about pressure on rupee and measures to curb volatility in forex market

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• Coal stocks at thermal plants stayed above 18 MT as daily coal deficit narrowed to under 3 MT.

  Coal stocks at thermal plants hold above 18 MT as supply deficit narrows

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• Dr Jitendra Singh and UK Minister Jonathan Reynolds advanced India‑UK science and innovation cooperation at the 8th council meeting.

  Dr. Jitendra Singh and UK Minister Jonathan Reynolds Advance India–UK Science and Innovation Cooperation at 8th Council Meeting

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• India‑UK bilateral talks explored cooperation in space, civil nuclear energy and emerging technologies, said Dr Jitendra Singh.

  India–UK Bilateral Talks Explore Expanded Cooperation in Space, Civil Nuclear Energy and Emerging Technologies: Dr. Jitendra Singh

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• Large‑ and small‑scale magnetic activity drives microwave polar brightening in the Sun.

  Large- and small-scale magnetic activity driving microwave polar brightening in the Sun

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• A molecular‑geometry tweak opens a new route for smart biomaterials.

  Molecular geometry tweak opens new way for smart biomaterials

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• IPCC deadlocked over inclusivity; India, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Russia and China seek more time for next report.

  World’s top climate body deadlocked over inclusivity concerns

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• Global warming increases frog sex‑reversal events, threatening extinction risk.

  Global warming is turning frogs’ sex reversal into an extinction risk

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• Invasive alien species removal metrics may overlook shifts in moisture regimes and soil chemistry.

  Invasive species may be the wrong enemy in a changing subcontinent

  The HinduRead source

• Science Snapshots (Oct 11 2026) highlighted three recent research developments in one‑minute reads.

  Science Snapshots: October 11, 2026

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• TRISHNA, the third India‑France satellite, is in advanced stage of realisation.

  TRISHNA satellite is in advanced stage of realisation, says ISRO official

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• Indian naval ship TARKASH will take part in IBSAMAR IX 2026, underscoring India’s maritime cooperation.

  INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TARKASH TO PARTICIPATE IN IBSAMAR IX 2026, REAFFIRMING INDIA’S COMMITMENT TO MARITIME COOPERATION

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• Exercise TARANG SHAKTI 2026 highlighted India’s self‑reliance and partnership in defence capabilities.

  EXERCISE TARANG SHAKTI 2026: POWER IN PARTNERSHIP, STRENGTH IN SELF-RELIANCE

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• Indian Coast Guard completed a high‑altitude expedition to Mount Mukut.

  ICG Completes High-Altitude Expedition to Mount Mukut

  Official · PIB (Govt. of India)Read source

• The Army launched ‘Bharat Rice’ for troops and signed an MoU with FCI for logistics support.

  Army launches Bharat Rice for troops, signs MoU with FCI to bolster operational logistics

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• Visakhapatnam recorded ‘unsatisfactory’ air quality on 259 of 382 days in 2026, worst in winter.

  Visakhapatnam’s air was worse than ‘satisfactory’ on 259 of 382 days; data show winter brings the worst

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• Young cold‑blooded animals are most vulnerable to rising temperatures, study finds.

  Young cold-blooded animals are suffering the most as Earth heats up, research finds

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• El Nino set a temperature record in a key Pacific zone, possibly the strongest ever observed.

  El Nino sets temperature record in key Pacific zone: EU monitor

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• Manchester City beat Liverpool 3‑0; Haaland, Doku and Cherki scored.

  Premier League: Man City defeats Liverpool 3-0, silencing hostile Anfield crowd

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• India defeated West Indies 3rd T20, scoring 223 with Abhishek Sharma’s 69 off 30 balls.

  IND vs WI 3rd T20: Abhishek, Arshdeep to the fore as India wins a batathon to go 2-1 up

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• Karan returned to the Ranji Trophy, steering Rajasthan against Tamil Nadu.

  Karan returns to Ranji Trophy in style, puts Rajasthan in control against TN

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• National Open meet saw Ankita and Venkatram set new records.

  National Open | Ankita and Venkatram set meet records

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• Sunil Bharti Mittal received France’s Légion d’Honneur from President Emmanuel Macron.

  Sunil Bharti Mittal conferred France’s highest civilian award

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• BPSC 72nd Prelims postponed again.

  The Indian ExpressState PSCRead source

• School assembly headline (Oct 13 2026): Nobel Economics winners announced; Jantar Mantar denotified.

  Today News Headlines for School Assembly, October 13, 2026: Nobel Prize winners in Economics announced; Jantar Mantar denotified as designated protest site

  The Indian ExpressOtherRead source

• BTEUP re‑evaluation result 2026 released for June exams.

  BTEUP re-evaluation result 2026 out for June exams at bteup.ac.in; how to check

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• NISM launched certification courses on Cyber Security and Resilience for GIFT IFSC.

  NISM launches certification courses on Cyber Security, Resilience for GIFT IFSC

  The Indian ExpressOtherRead source

• IIM Lucknow launched MBA in Family Business; first batch to start July 2027.

  IIM Lucknow launches MBA in Family Business; first batch to begin in July 2027

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• NEET PG Counselling 2026 Round 1 registrations begin today.

  NEET PG Counselling 2026: Round 1 registrations to begin today; check steps to apply

  The Indian ExpressRead source

• IIT Kharagpur offers online postgraduate and certificate courses on AI.

  IIT Kharagpur’s online postgraduate and certificate courses on AI; here’s the list

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• IIT Bombay invited applications for 30 ad‑hoc counsellor posts after student‑suicide crisis.

  IIT Bombay invites applications for 30 ad hoc counsellor posts following student suicide crisis

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• RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026 opened for 3,548 graduate‑level posts.

  RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026: Applications begin for 3,548 graduate-level posts

  The Indian ExpressRailwaysRead source

• RRB NTPC Recruitment 2026 direct application link provided.

  RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026: Apply for 3548 posts at rrbapply.gov.in, direct link here

  Hindustan TimesRailwaysRead source

• NISM launched two certification courses on cyber security and resilience for GIFT IFSC.

  NISM launches two certification courses on cyber security and cyber resilience for GIFT IFSC

  Hindustan TimesOtherRead source

• IIM Lucknow MBA in Family Business Phase 1 deadline Dec 31; Phase 2 deadline Apr 2 2027.

  IIM Lucknow launches MBA in Family Business course for next-gen business leaders

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• NEET PG Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration started on Oct 12 at mcc.nic.in.

  NEET PG Counselling 2026: Round 1 registration begins today at mcc.nic.in, here’s how to apply

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• MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 stray‑vacancy round choice filling began on Oct 12.

  MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026: Stray vacancy round registration, choice filling begins today at mcc.nic.in

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