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Current Affairs 22 October 2026 — Morning & Evening Edition

Morning & evening briefs with exam-ready takeaways.

Morning Edition

Morning: Published 08:15 AM
🏛️ Polity & Governance

President's Chhattisgarh Visit and TNRERA Reconstitution

  • President Droupadi Murmu will begin a two-day visit to Chhattisgarh today, attending programs in Raipur and Jagdalpur, including the Nuakhai festival.
  • The Tamil Nadu government has reconstituted the Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TNRERA).
  • Retired IAS officer K. Phanindra Reddy has been appointed as the chairperson of the reconstituted TNRERA.
  • Retired bureaucrats Reeta Harish Thakkar and Mythili K. Rajendran, along with a retired District Judge and Engineer-in-Chief, have been appointed as members of TNRERA.

High-Yield Exam Takeaway

  • Nuakhai is an agricultural festival primarily observed in Western Odisha and Southern Chhattisgarh.
  • Bastar Dussehra is a unique 75-day festival celebrated in Chhattisgarh.
  • The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) aims to protect home-buyers and boost real estate investments.
🌍 International Relations

India Engages with Poland, Issues France Travel Advisory

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks with Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk in New Delhi today to review all aspects of India-Poland relations.
  • Poland's PM Donald Tusk is on his second visit to India as Prime Minister, accompanied by Finance and Economy Minister Andrzej Domanski and a business delegation.
  • India has issued a safety advisory for its citizens in or travelling to France due to ongoing violent protests, localised curfews, and potential public transport disruptions.
  • The advisory urges Indian nationals to remain vigilant, avoid large gatherings, and follow instructions from local authorities.

High-Yield Exam Takeaway

  • Donald Tusk's previous visit to India as Prime Minister was in 2010.
  • The Indian Embassy in France provided emergency contact details for its citizens.
  • The French government has pledged to take necessary measures to prevent further violence during demonstrations scheduled for October 24th.
💰 Economy & Finance

'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' Launched, 'India Chem 2026' Begins

  • Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch the nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan-Rabi 2026’ from Karnal, Haryana, today.
  • The campaign, continuing until November 30th, aims to promote sustainable agriculture, improve soil health, and encourage judicious use of agricultural resources.
  • The 14th edition of 'India Chem 2026', a major event for the chemical and petrochemical industry, will be inaugurated today in Mumbai by Union Minister J.P. Nadda.
  • The Telangana government plans to showcase the state’s rich cultural heritage at the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026, scheduled for December 7-9.

High-Yield Exam Takeaway

  • ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan-Rabi 2026’ will promote crop diversification through oilseed, pulse, and horticulture missions.
  • The Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026 will feature folk and classical music and dance performances to reach national and international audiences.
  • Curtain-raiser events for the Invest Telangana Global Summit will be held in Hyderabad on October 24 and in New Delhi on October 29.
🔬 Urban Development & Environment

Delhi Pollution Measures, Bengaluru Mobility Plan, Mumbai Flyovers

  • Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will operate 20 additional metro trips on weekdays following the implementation of Graded Response Action Plan-I (GRAP-I) in Delhi.
  • The Commission for Air Quality Management reviewed Delhi's pollution situation and directed the MCD to strengthen dust pollution control measures on roads and open areas.
  • Bengaluru is expected to get a new Comprehensive Mobility Plan within a year to guide its long-term transport and mobility development, with major infrastructure projects worth nearly one lakh crore rupees.
  • Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will virtually inaugurate three flyovers in Mumbai today, including two near Sion and Vidyavihar railway stations and one under the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road project.

High-Yield Exam Takeaway

  • The Delhi government has proposed limiting the number of e-rickshaws in the capital to 2.5 lakh.
  • Seven waterbirds at the Vedanthangal enclosure of Vandalur Zoo died of H5N1 avian influenza, leading to the zoo's closure today and tomorrow.
  • The Directorate of Urban Land Transport is set to draft Bengaluru's new Comprehensive Mobility Plan.
📜 Static GK & Personalities

Historical Milestones and Notable Figures of October 22

  • On October 22, 1963, the Bhakra-Nangal Project, a major multi-purpose river valley project on the Sutlej river, was dedicated to the nation.
  • The Soviet Union's Venera-9 spacecraft successfully landed on the surface of Venus on October 22, 1975, sending back scientific data and images.
  • Mahatma Gandhi presided over the All-India National Educational Conference, also known as the Wardha Conference, on October 22, 1937, launching the Nai Talim scheme.
  • Notable personalities born on this day include freedom fighter Ashfaqulla Khan (1900), poet Adam Gondvi (1947), and actress Parineeti Chopra (1988).

High-Yield Exam Takeaway

  • The Bhakra-Nangal Project supported irrigation and power supply in Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, contributing to the Green Revolution.
  • Vithalbhai Patel, elder brother of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and former President of the Central Legislative Assembly, passed away on October 22, 1933.
  • Brigadier Bhawani Singh, former Maharaja of Jaipur and a recipient of the Maha Vir Chakra, is also remembered on this date.

🎮 ⚡ Morning Quiz (Quiz #1 · 5 Questions)

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The nationwide ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan-Rabi 2026’ will be launched from which city?

Evening Edition

Evening: Published 07:00 PM
🏛️ Polity & Governance

Government Initiatives and Law Enforcement Updates

  • Home Minister Amit Shah called upon police forces to eliminate narcotics from the country by 2029, stating that drug addiction is a threat to future generations.
  • The CBI has taken over the investigation into the killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Punjab and registered an FIR.
  • Uttarakhand launched the 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Bhavishya Nirman Yojana' in September 2026 to provide free online coaching for competitive exams to 11,000 youth annually.

High-Yield Exam Takeaway

  • The 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Bhavishya Nirman Yojana' aims to provide free online coaching for exams like UPSC, PCS, SSC, banking, railways, CAT, MAT, GATE, NET, and CSIR-NET.
  • A budget of ₹10 crore has been allocated for the 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Bhavishya Nirman Yojana' for the financial year 2026-27.
🔬 Health & Social Issues

Awareness and Action Against Nutritional Deficiencies and Animal Disease

  • World Iodine Deficiency Day, observed annually on October 21, aims to spread awareness about iodine's importance and the consequences of its deficiency.
  • India is implementing the 'Anemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' to prevent, identify, and treat anemia in vulnerable populations through interventions like IFA supplementation and fortified foods.
  • African Swine Fever cases have been confirmed in Vijayapuram and Arong in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, leading to a ban on the transport of pigs and pork products.

High-Yield Exam Takeaway

  • Iodine is an essential nutrient required by the thyroid gland to produce thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) hormones, which regulate metabolism and support growth.
  • Anemia is a condition where the body lacks sufficient healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin, often caused by iron deficiency.
  • The 'Anemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' focuses on prevention, identification, and treatment of anemia through interventions like Iron-Folic Acid (IFA) supplementation and fortified foods.
🛡️ Defence & Internal Security

National Police Commemoration Day Observed

  • National Police Commemoration Day is observed annually on October 21 to honor the sacrifices of policemen.
  • The day commemorates the ten policemen who attained martyrdom while defending India's borders with China at Hot Springs in North Eastern Ladakh on October 20, 1959.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the National Police Memorial in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, to the nation on Police Commemoration Day in 2018.

High-Yield Exam Takeaway

  • The National Police Memorial in Delhi was approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs in 1992 to honor police personnel who sacrificed their lives.
  • Since India's Independence, 36,852 policemen have attained martyrdom in the line of duty.
📌 Art, Culture & Heritage

UNESCO Tentative List Additions and Major Festivals

  • UNESCO's World Heritage Centre added three new Indian sites to its Tentative List: Baratang's Karst-Mud-Volcano Complex, Andaman Subduction Volcanoes, and Sirpur Cultural and Archaeological Landscape.
  • The world-renowned Mysuru Dasara festival culminated today with the Vijayadashami ceremony, featuring the magnificent Jumbo Savari procession.
  • The international Kullu Dussehra festival began today with the Rath Yatra of Lord Raghunath Ji, a seven-day event known as the 'Devi-Devtaon ka Kumbh'.

High-Yield Exam Takeaway

  • The UNESCO World Heritage Convention was adopted in 1972 for the protection of cultural and natural heritage of outstanding universal value.
  • Sirpur, located in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district on the Mahanadi River, is an archaeological site associated with the ancient kingdom of Dakshina Kosala, featuring Hindu and Buddhist structures.
  • Barren Island in the Andaman Subduction Volcanoes contains India’s only confirmed active volcano.
  • Yash Raj Chopra, known as the "King of Romance" in Hindi cinema, was honored with 11 Filmfare Awards, Padma Bhushan, Dadasaheb Phalke Award, and France's Officier de la Legion d'Honneur.
🌍 International Relations & Environment

Global Emissions Warning and Trade Relations

  • US President Donald Trump stated that India and America are close to a trade agreement.
  • The United Nations warned that global emissions must fall by nearly 70 percent by 2040 to return to the 1.5°C threshold.

High-Yield Exam Takeaway

  • The 1.5°C threshold refers to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, a key goal of the Paris Agreement.
💰 Sports & Economy

Asian Para Games Success and Market Trends

  • India had a strong start at the Asian Para Games, winning gold, silver, and bronze in men's shot put F-46, with Sachin Sarjerao Khilari taking gold.
  • Praveen Kumar won a gold medal in high jump, and Bunty secured a silver medal for India at the Asian Para Games.
  • Benchmark domestic equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, ended lower for a second consecutive session.

High-Yield Exam Takeaway

  • Sachin Sarjerao Khilari, Mohammed Yaser, and Parveen won medals in the Shot Put F-46 event at the Asian Para Games.
  • The Sensex dropped 143 points to 73,710, and the Nifty declined 78 points to 22,811.

🎮 🌙 Evening Quiz (Quiz #2 · 5 Questions)

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What is the target year set by Home Minister Amit Shah for police forces to eradicate narcotics from the country?

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