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24th October 2026 Current Affairs

Saturday · 8 news items · 8 MCQs

India concludes Asian Para Games 2026 with a record 114-medal haul; Indian Navy to host Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi; PM Modi and Polish PM Tusk agree to double bilateral trade by 2030

In this edition

  1. Indian Navy to host Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026 in November
  2. PM Modi, Polish PM Tusk agree to double bilateral trade by 2030
  3. Greece's Parliament approves social media ban for under-15s
  4. Oil India discovers natural gas in Krishna-Godavari Basin
  5. NCDEX launches NDEX and FINNDEX equity indices
  6. India concludes Asian Para Games 2026 with record 114 medals
  7. CCMB scientists identify DZIP3 as a viral alarm switch protein
  8. Tamil Nadu launches 'Thuli' rainwater harvesting awareness campaign
  9. Daily Current Affairs Quiz (8 questions)

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🛡️ Defence

Indian Navy to host Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026 in November

Why in News?

The Indian Navy announced it will host the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2026 in New Delhi from 3 to 5 November 2026, reported on 23 October 2026, under the theme "Science, Technology and Academic Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific." The dialogue is the Navy's flagship annual conclave, bringing together naval officials, strategic experts and academics from across the Indo-Pacific region. It serves as a platform to discuss maritime security, regional cooperation and emerging technology challenges.

Key Highlights

  • Dates: 3-5 November 2026
  • Venue: New Delhi
  • Theme: Science, Technology and Academic Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
  • Hosted by the Indian Navy
  • Reported 23 October 2026

Static GK

  • IPRD is the Indian Navy's apex-level annual conclave on Indo-Pacific maritime issues
  • The Indo-Pacific region broadly spans the Indian and Pacific Oceans
  • The Indian Navy is headquartered in New Delhi
  • The Chief of the Naval Staff heads the Indian Navy
🌍 International

PM Modi, Polish PM Tusk agree to double bilateral trade by 2030

Why in News?

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk held talks with PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 22 October 2026, with both sides resolving to double bilateral trade to about USD 10 billion by 2030 and deepen cooperation in defence, artificial intelligence, critical minerals and space. The two leaders also discussed counter-terrorism cooperation and the Ukraine conflict during Tusk's visit, which was aimed at boosting India-Poland strategic ties.

Key Highlights

  • Talks held 22 October 2026 in New Delhi
  • Polish PM Donald Tusk met PM Modi
  • Target: double bilateral trade to ~USD 10 billion by 2030
  • Cooperation areas: defence, AI, critical minerals, space
  • Also discussed counter-terrorism and the Ukraine conflict

Static GK

  • India and Poland established diplomatic relations in 1954
  • Poland is a member of the European Union and NATO
  • Warsaw is the capital of Poland
  • India's 'Act Central Europe' policy aims to deepen ties with Central European nations
🌍 International

Greece's Parliament approves social media ban for under-15s

Why in News?

Greece's Parliament approved legislation on 22 October 2026 banning children under 15 from using social media platforms, with the law set to take effect from 1 January 2027, reported on 23 October 2026. Platforms operating in Greece will be required to verify users' ages, with existing underage accounts needing re-verification rather than automatic shutdown. The move follows months of debate on protecting minors from online harms.

Key Highlights

  • Approved by Greek Parliament on 22 October 2026
  • Bans social media for under-15s
  • Effective from 1 January 2027
  • Platforms must verify users' ages
  • Reported 23 October 2026

Static GK

  • Greece is a member of the European Union, located in southeastern Europe
  • Athens is the capital of Greece
  • Australia passed a social media ban for under-16s in 2024
  • The EU's GDPR sets data-protection rules that also touch on minors online
📈 Economy

Oil India discovers natural gas in Krishna-Godavari Basin

Why in News?

Oil India Limited announced a natural gas discovery in a shallow offshore block of the Krishna-Godavari Basin, reported on 23 October 2026, recording a peak test flow of about 200,000 standard cubic metres per day (SCMD). The find adds to India's efforts to boost domestic hydrocarbon production and reduce import dependence, continuing a series of recent offshore discoveries by the company.

Key Highlights

  • Announced by Oil India Limited, reported 23 October 2026
  • Discovery in a shallow offshore block of the KG Basin
  • Peak test flow: about 200,000 SCMD
  • Boosts India's domestic hydrocarbon output
  • OIL is a Maharatna PSU

Static GK

  • Oil India Limited (OIL) is a Maharatna public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
  • The Krishna-Godavari (KG) Basin lies off the Andhra Pradesh coast in the Bay of Bengal
  • SCMD stands for Standard Cubic Metres per Day, a unit for gas flow rate
  • ONGC and Reliance also operate major fields in the KG Basin
📈 Economy

NCDEX launches NDEX and FINNDEX equity indices

Why in News?

The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) launched two new rule-based equity indices, NDEX and FINNDEX, in New Delhi on 22 October 2026, reported on 23 October 2026. The launch marks the commodity exchange's expansion into equity benchmarking as it prepares to enter the broader equity and derivatives market, with NDEX tracking large-cap stocks and FINNDEX tracking financial services companies.

Key Highlights

  • Launched by NCDEX on 22 October 2026
  • Launch event held in New Delhi
  • Two indices: NDEX (large-cap) and FINNDEX (financial services)
  • Marks NCDEX's move beyond commodities into equities
  • Reported 23 October 2026

Static GK

  • NCDEX (National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange) was set up in 2003 and is headquartered in Mumbai
  • NCDEX is primarily known as an agricultural commodity derivatives exchange
  • SEBI regulates India's commodity and securities exchanges
  • India's other major exchanges include the NSE and BSE
🏆 Sports

India concludes Asian Para Games 2026 with record 114 medals

Why in News?

India concluded its campaign at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a record 114 medals (30 gold, 35 silver, 49 bronze), reported on 23 October 2026, surpassing its previous best of 108 medals at the 2022 Hangzhou Games. Star performers included Sumit Antil (javelin), Sheetal Devi (archery), Pranav Soorma (discus/club throw) and Nishad Kumar (long jump and high jump), as India fielded a smaller contingent of 168 athletes compared with 309 at Hangzhou.

Key Highlights

  • Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan
  • India's final tally: 114 medals (30G, 35S, 49B)
  • Best-ever haul, beating 108 medals at the 2022 Hangzhou Games
  • Star performers: Sumit Antil, Sheetal Devi, Pranav Soorma, Nishad Kumar
  • Reported 23 October 2026

Static GK

  • The Asian Para Games is a multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities, held after the Asian Games every four years
  • The 2022 edition (held in 2023) took place in Hangzhou, China
  • The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) oversees India's participation in Para sport
  • Sheetal Devi is known as an armless archer who shoots using her shoulder, jaw and feet
🔬 Science

CCMB scientists identify DZIP3 as a viral alarm switch protein

Why in News?

Scientists at CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, identified a protein called DZIP3 that acts as a "viral alarm switch," helping human cells detect viral RNA and trigger an antiviral immune response, reported around 22-23 October 2026. The discovery adds to the understanding of how cells sense viral infection and could open new avenues for antiviral drug development.

Key Highlights

  • Discovery by CSIR-CCMB scientists, Hyderabad
  • Protein identified: DZIP3
  • Acts as a 'viral alarm switch' detecting viral RNA
  • Could aid future antiviral drug development
  • Reported 22-23 October 2026

Static GK

  • CCMB is a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), headquartered in Hyderabad
  • CSIR functions under India's Ministry of Science and Technology
  • RNA (ribonucleic acid) carries genetic instructions used in cell function and regulation
  • Antiviral immune responses in human cells typically involve interferons and pattern-recognition receptors
🌿 Environment

Tamil Nadu launches 'Thuli' rainwater harvesting awareness campaign

Why in News?

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched a state-wide rainwater harvesting awareness campaign, branded with a mascot named "Thuli" (meaning a drop of water), in Chennai on 21 October 2026, reported around 22-23 October 2026. The campaign, which includes a dedicated logo and mascot depicted carrying a house, aims to promote rainwater harvesting in residential buildings ahead of the Northeast monsoon, following petitions from Chennai resident welfare associations.

Key Highlights

  • Launched by CM C Joseph Vijay in Chennai
  • Campaign mascot: 'Thuli' (a drop of water)
  • Aims to boost rainwater harvesting awareness in homes
  • Timed ahead of the Northeast monsoon
  • Reported around 21-23 October 2026

Static GK

  • Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu
  • Rainwater harvesting has been mandatory for buildings in Tamil Nadu since a 2003 state law
  • Chennai faced an acute water crisis in 2019, which spurred stronger water-conservation measures
  • The Northeast monsoon (October-December) is Tamil Nadu's primary source of rainfall

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