Current Affairs 18 October 2026 — Morning & Evening Edition

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• The Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) provides ex-gratia payments to victims of natural calamities and major accidents.
• The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
• The 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' aims to create comprehensive awareness among farmers about advanced agricultural practices, efficient resource use, sustainable farming, and central government schemes.

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• The protests in France were sparked by demonstrations against the rising cost of living.
• Major cities affected by the violence included Limoges, Lyon, Marseille, and Lille.

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• The Asian Para Games 2026 is the fifth edition of the continental sporting event.
• India secured a record 111 medals (29 gold, 31 silver, 51 bronze) at the Asian Para Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China, finishing fifth.
• Shai Hope was named Player of the Series in the India-West Indies T20 series for scoring 261 runs.

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• Justice N. Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court made observations regarding matrimonial disputes during the pandemic.
• The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) promotes understanding of menopausal health through Ayurveda.

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• Maa Mahagauri is the eighth form of Goddess Durga worshipped on the eighth day of Navratri.
• Viswanatha Satyanarayana received the Jnanpith Award in 1970 for 'Ramayana Kalpavrukshamu'.
• The Bathukamma festival is a nine-day festival reflecting Telangana's cultural heritage and folk traditions.
• The United States purchased Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million in 1867.

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• Durga Puja received UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status in 2021.
• Garba received UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status in 2023.
• The Bulbul Children's International Film Festival is organized by the Department of Information and Publicity, Government of Goa.

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• World Menopause Day is celebrated on October 18th.
• The Sushruta Samhita is an ancient Ayurvedic text.
• The International Menopause Society established World Menopause Day in 2009.
• Ayurveda refers to menopause as Rajonivritti.

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• The Houthi conflict is primarily associated with Yemen.
• The protests mentioned are occurring in multiple European countries.

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• Thomas Edison held over a thousand patents.
• Charles Babbage's inventions include the "Difference Engine" and "Analytical Engine."
• The Innorobo France exhibition is an international platform for innovation.

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• The Asian Para Games 2026 are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
• Viswanatha Satyanarayana was the first Telugu literature recipient of the Jnanpith Award.
• Martina Navratilova holds an Open Era record of 59 major titles in tennis.
• Vijay Ghate was awarded the Padma Shri in 2014 for his contribution to classical music.