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11th October 2026 Current Affairs

Sunday · 10 news items · 10 MCQs

Abhishek Sharma becomes fastest Indian to 2,000 T20I runs as India beat West Indies; PM Modi inaugurates projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore in Chennai; US sanctions on International Criminal Court draw global criticism

In this edition

  1. PM Modi inaugurates projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore in Chennai
  2. Parliamentary panel backs computer-based NEET-UG from 2027 in major NTA reform report
  3. Navy's third indigenous ASW shallow-water craft INS Mangrol set for commissioning
  4. US sanctions on International Criminal Court draw global criticism
  5. Milton Dick elected IPU President at 153rd Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania
  6. RBI introduces 20% Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve for INR currency derivatives
  7. RBI opens special dollar window for IOC, HPCL and BPCL
  8. Abhishek Sharma becomes fastest Indian to 2,000 T20I runs as India beat West Indies
  9. Reliance Jio to build indigenous satellite tech stack, files pre-6G patents
  10. ICMR to set up India's first high-altitude medicine centre at Keylong, Himachal Pradesh
  11. Daily Current Affairs Quiz (10 questions)

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📰 General

PM Modi inaugurates projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore in Chennai

Why in News?

On 11 October 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The package includes the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of Chennai Metro Phase II (about Rs 4,900 crore, built for driverless operation), new National Highway sections on NH-744/744A/83, railway works including the Karaikal-Peralam line and five Amrit Stations, and port projects at Chennai Port, V.O. Chidambaranar Port and Kamarajar Port.

Key Highlights

  • Date: 11 October 2026, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • Poonamallee-Vadapalani Metro stretch: ~Rs 4,900 crore, driverless-ready
  • New NH sections on NH-744, NH-744A, NH-83
  • Port works at Chennai Port, V.O. Chidambaranar Port, Kamarajar Port

Static GK

  • Chennai Metro Phase I became operational in 2015
  • Tamil Nadu's capital Chennai lies on the Coromandel Coast, Bay of Bengal
  • V.O. Chidambaranar Port (Tuticorin) is one of India's 12 major ports
  • NHAI (National Highways Authority of India) was set up in 1988
🎓 Education

Parliamentary panel backs computer-based NEET-UG from 2027 in major NTA reform report

Why in News?

A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports (382nd report, submitted around 9 October 2026) recommended sweeping reforms to the National Testing Agency, including shifting flagship exams such as NEET-UG to computer-based testing. Multiple reports say NEET-UG 2027 is planned as a multi-day (5-6 day) CBT exam across more than 1,000 centres, with independently audited score-normalisation and stricter vendor and paper-setter vetting to curb leaks.

Key Highlights

  • 382nd report of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education
  • Submitted/reported around 9-10 October 2026
  • NEET-UG 2027: proposed CBT over 5-6 days, 1,000+ centres
  • Recommends vendor blacklisting registry, stricter paper-setter checks

Static GK

  • NTA (National Testing Agency) was set up in 2017
  • NEET-UG is conducted for admission to MBBS/BDS and other medical courses
  • NTA functions under the Ministry of Education
  • UGC-NET and CUET are also conducted by NTA
🛡️ Defence

Navy's third indigenous ASW shallow-water craft INS Mangrol set for commissioning

Why in News?

INS Mangrol, the Indian Navy's third indigenous anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft (ASW-SWC), was announced on 9 October 2026 to be commissioned at Mumbai on 12 October 2026. Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited with over 80% indigenous content, the vessel carries Abhay sonar, lightweight torpedoes, an indigenous anti-submarine rocket launcher and the Maareech torpedo decoy system, and is designed to counter submarine threats in coastal and shallow waters.

Key Highlights

  • Third ASW shallow water craft for the Indian Navy
  • Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, over 80% indigenous content
  • Commissioning: 12 October 2026, Mumbai
  • Equipment: Abhay sonar, Maareech torpedo decoy system

Static GK

  • Cochin Shipyard Limited was founded in 1972 at Kochi, Kerala
  • INS Vikrant, India's first indigenous aircraft carrier, was also built by CSL
  • The Indian Navy's Western Naval Command is headquartered at Mumbai
  • Indigenisation in defence production is tracked under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative
🌍 International

US sanctions on International Criminal Court draw global criticism

Why in News?

On 9 October 2026, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC), prompting sharp criticism. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called it 'a serious blow' to international criminal justice, while the foreign ministers of Canada, Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands and the UK issued a joint statement of regret. The ICC's Assembly of States Parties Bureau issued its own press release on 10 October 2026 regretting the sanctions against the institution.

Key Highlights

  • US sanctions on the ICC announced 9 October 2026
  • UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticised the move
  • 8 countries (incl. Canada, Germany, France, Japan, UK) issued a joint statement of regret
  • ICC Assembly of States Parties Bureau press release: 10 October 2026

Static GK

  • The ICC was established by the Rome Statute (2002) and is headquartered at The Hague
  • The ICC tries individuals for genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and aggression
  • The USA is not a party to the Rome Statute
  • India is also not a signatory to the Rome Statute
🌍 International

Milton Dick elected IPU President at 153rd Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania

Why in News?

The 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) concluded in Arusha, Tanzania, on 9 October 2026, electing Australian House of Representatives Speaker Milton Dick as its new President. The Assembly also adopted an emergency item on urgent parliamentary action on climate-related disasters, proposed by Nepal and focused on the Himalayan region. An Indian Parliamentary Delegation led by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, including MP Anurag Singh Thakur, took part in the proceedings.

Key Highlights

  • 153rd IPU Assembly held in Arusha, Tanzania
  • Milton Dick (Australia) elected IPU President on 9 October 2026
  • Emergency climate-disaster resolution proposed by Nepal, adopted
  • Indian delegation led by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh

Static GK

  • IPU (Inter-Parliamentary Union), founded in 1889, is headquartered in Geneva
  • IPU is the global organisation of national parliaments
  • India's Parliament has been an IPU member since 1949
  • The IPU Assembly meets twice a year in different member countries
📈 Economy

RBI introduces 20% Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve for INR currency derivatives

Why in News?

The Reserve Bank of India, via an A.P. (DIR Series) circular dated 10 October 2026, introduced a Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve (FERR) for specified INR currency derivative contracts above USD 2 million equivalent used to hedge current account transactions. Authorised Dealers must maintain a cash reserve with the RBI equal to 20% of the contract's INR-equivalent notional amount until the contract terminates, with daily reporting through RBI's CIMS system.

Key Highlights

  • RBI circular dated 10 October 2026
  • Applies to INR derivative contracts above USD 2 million equivalent
  • Authorised Dealers must hold a 20% cash reserve with RBI
  • Daily reporting via RBI's Centralised Information Management System (CIMS)

Static GK

  • RBI was established in 1935 and nationalised in 1949
  • RBI's current Governor (as of this report) oversees monetary and forex policy
  • A.P. (DIR Series) circulars relate to RBI's Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) regulations
  • FEMA, 1999 governs foreign exchange transactions in India
📈 Economy

RBI opens special dollar window for IOC, HPCL and BPCL

Why in News?

On 10 October 2026, the RBI announced a special dollar window, effective from 12 October 2026, to meet the foreign exchange needs of three state-run oil marketing companies: Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL). The facility channels dollars through designated banks to help the companies manage import-related forex requirements.

Key Highlights

  • Announced 10 October 2026, effective 12 October 2026
  • Covers IOC, HPCL and BPCL
  • Dollars supplied through designated banks
  • Aim: smoothen oil-import forex demand

Static GK

  • IOC, HPCL and BPCL are India's major public-sector oil marketing companies
  • India imports over 80% of its crude oil requirement
  • RBI manages India's foreign exchange reserves and forex market interventions
  • The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas administers these OMCs
🏆 Sports

Abhishek Sharma becomes fastest Indian to 2,000 T20I runs as India beat West Indies

Why in News?

India beat West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20I at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, on 11 October 2026, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Opener Abhishek Sharma's 69 off 30 balls powered India to 223, and in the process he became the fastest Indian batter to reach 2,000 T20I runs. West Indies replied with 209/7, with Shimron Hetmyer and Nicholas Pooran top-scoring.

Key Highlights

  • 3rd T20I: India beat West Indies by 14 runs, Indore, 11 October 2026
  • India 223 (Abhishek Sharma 69 off 30); West Indies 209/7
  • Abhishek Sharma: fastest Indian to 2,000 T20I runs
  • India lead the 5-match series 2-1

Static GK

  • Virat Kohli is India's all-time leading run-scorer in T20Is
  • Holkar Cricket Stadium is located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh
  • India won the T20 World Cup in 2024 and 2007
  • T20 International cricket was first played in 2005
💻 Technology

Reliance Jio to build indigenous satellite tech stack, files pre-6G patents

Why in News?

Speaking on the sidelines of the 10th India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 in New Delhi on 8 October 2026, Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani said the company is developing an indigenous satellite technology stack built in India and has already filed pre-6G patents. The announcement underlines India's push for home-grown capability in next-generation telecom and satellite communication ahead of the global rollout of 6G standards.

Key Highlights

  • Announced 8 October 2026 at IMC 2026, New Delhi
  • Akash Ambani, Chairman, Reliance Jio Infocomm
  • Indigenous satellite technology stack under development
  • Pre-6G patents already filed by Jio

Static GK

  • India Mobile Congress is organised by DoT and COAI; the 2026 edition was the 10th
  • Reliance Jio launched commercial services in 2016
  • 5G services were rolled out in India in October 2022
  • 6G is the next-generation wireless standard expected to follow 5G globally
🔬 Science

ICMR to set up India's first high-altitude medicine centre at Keylong, Himachal Pradesh

Why in News?

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is setting up the country's first Centre for High Altitude Medicine and Public Health Research at Keylong in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda is scheduled to lay the foundation stone on 12 October 2026; the centre will study high-altitude physiology, mountain medicine, maternal and child health, mental health and disaster medicine, partnering with the Armed Forces Medical Services and the Himachal Pradesh government.

Key Highlights

  • ICMR Centre for High Altitude Medicine and Public Health Research
  • Location: Keylong, Lahaul & Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh
  • Foundation stone by Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on 12 October 2026
  • India's first dedicated high-altitude health research facility

Static GK

  • ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) is India's apex biomedical research body, est. 1911
  • Lahaul and Spiti is a high-altitude district of Himachal Pradesh
  • ICMR functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
  • High-altitude areas of India include Ladakh, Lahaul-Spiti and parts of Arunachal Pradesh

📘 11th October 2026 Current Affairs Quiz

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