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Daily Current Affairs for UPSC
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On 30 October 2026, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host the G20 foreign ministers in Atlanta, with Russia’s Sergei Lavrov attending despite sanctions. The meeting, set against the backdrop of the Ukraine and Iran wars and soaring energy prices, is expected to be contentious and will likely produce only a US‑d…
On 30 Oct 2026, PM Narendra Modi released the 24th instalment of the PM‑Kisan scheme, transferring ₹18,690 crore to 9.34 crore farmers nationwide, with Odisha receiving ₹3,000 crore for 35.38 lakh beneficiaries. The release underscores Centre‑State coordination in agricultural welfare and highlights complementary Odish…
On 30 October 2026, the Congress party urged the Union Government to lead coordinated relief for Cyclone Arnab‑hit Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, calling for swift deployment of the PMCARES fund. The demand highlights the interplay of disaster management, federal‑state coordination, and political oversight—key themes for U…
ISRO launched the next‑generation navigation satellite NVS‑03 on GSLV‑F18 on 30 Oct 2026, aiming to strengthen the NavIC constellation after the NVS‑02 failure. The mission introduced open‑pyro valves and an indigenous Rubidium atomic clock, highlighting India’s growing self‑reliance in space‑based navigation technolog…
The Digital News Publishers Association has challenged the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 for lacking a journalistic exemption, prompting the Supreme Court to issue notice. The petition also contests the RTI amendment that removed the public‑interest test, raising concerns about press freedom, privacy and t…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in the United States on 30 October 2026 for the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting in Atlanta, where he will oppose new sanctions on Russia. The talks, held just before the U.S. midterm elections, will shape the agenda for the December G20 leaders' summit in Miami and influence…
The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision in Karnataka removed over 6.5 lakh voters (15.8%) from Belagavi district rolls, with a notable share of Muslim names deleted. The episode highlights challenges in electoral roll maintenance, potential communal bias, and the need for greater transparency—key concerns…
The National Medical Commission has withdrawn the MSMER‑2023 regulations, removing the ability to fine individual faculty up to ₹5 lakh for false declarations. While institutional penalties via the Medical Assessment and Rating Board remain, the change may weaken accountability in medical education, a critical issue fo…
Social media platforms have blocked posts and accounts in India under the IT (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules, 2021, citing an automated takedown system. The action coincides with nationwide protests against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and calls for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gy…
The INDIA opposition bloc has delayed its planned public impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to 31 October 2026 due to adverse weather in Delhi. The move, announced by Rahul Gandhi, targets alleged misuse of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and underscores ongoing concerns about th…
In September 2026 India stopped importing oil from the United States and cut Russian purchases, shifting 26.5% of its crude imports to the UAE after the U.S. enacted the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. The move, driven by sanctions and supply disruptions, raised India's oil import bill to $14.3 billi…
The Indian government approved the sale of a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank to Canada’s Fairfax Financial Holdings, reducing public ownership to 34%. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi condemned the move, highlighting promises to retain majority control and concerns over employee rights, making the case a key study of disinvest…
The Supreme Court, led by CJI Surya Kant, questioned the Election Commission's practice of deleting voters who fail to return enumeration forms during the SIR, deeming it a design flaw that shifts enrolment burden to citizens. The Court highlighted unlawful "logical discrepancy" checks and urged corrective measures to…
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urged that the Constitution, not outdated statutes, guide judgments on AI‑generated works, deepfakes, and digital litigation. He highlighted the Delhi High Court’s pioneering role in arbitration, electronic filing, and IP jurisprudence, underscoring its significance for UPSC aspirants…
The RBI reported that net FDI was positive in August 2026, with inflows exceeding outflows by $3.3 billion, driven by strong gross inflows and a slowdown in outward investment. Major source countries were the US, Singapore and Mauritius, while remittances also rose sharply, underscoring a favorable shift in India’s ext…
A Glacial Lake Outburst Flood from Bhutan's Sintaphu lake released 7.4 million cubic metres of water, prompting high‑alert warnings and evacuations along the Sankosh River in West Bengal and Assam on 30 October 2026. The incident underscores the need for robust trans‑border disaster coordination, early‑warning systems,…
On 30 Oct 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defended the sale of a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank to Canada’s Fairfax Financial Holdings, citing past political misuse of the bank. Rahul Gandhi and the Congress opposed the move, arguing public banks are nation‑building tools, while the government frames the deal as a…
The Tamil Nadu government has approved a ₹7.84 crore pilot to set up five Model Registration Hubs (MRH) across the state, offering standard and premium registration services with a revenue‑sharing model. Managed by a private MSP , the scheme aims to streamline registration processes and improve citizen experience, prov…
Researchers at NIPGR have discovered a new protein that lets plants warn undamaged leaves when an insect attacks a neighbouring leaf. The finding deepens our understanding of plant defence mechanisms and could guide the development of pest‑resistant crops, a topic relevant to UPSC GS3 and GS4.
The opposition INDIA bloc postponed its symbolic "public impeachment" of CEC Gyanesh Kumar to 31 October 2026 due to rain, with the event to be chaired by Meira Kumar and led by Rahul Gandhi. The move, alongside a planned 1 November rally, underscores rising political tension and highlights the constitutional roles of…