Prelims

Changes in E100 Fuel Regulations

27-Oct-2026

The Central Government has amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. The objective is to facilitate the introduction of vehicles capable of running on fuels containing up to E100, i.e., nearly pure ethanol.

Ebola Vaccine Trial in DR Congo: Bundibugyo Virus, TUMAINI Clinical Trial, Working and Significance of Trial

27-Oct-2026

On 23 October 2026, the first participant was vaccinated in the TUMAINI Phase 2/3 clinical trial in Bunia, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Kufri Jamunia: India's New Biofortified Purple Potato

27-Oct-2026

On October 18, 2026, the Press Information Bureau highlighted the nutritional and agricultural benefits of Kufri Jamunia.

China’s Fifth Plenum and the Limits of Xi Jinping’s Control

26-Oct-2026

The Fifth Plenum of the 20th Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) will be held in Beijing from October 26 to 29.

India’s Scramjet Propulsion Systems Tender: A Major Push for Hypersonic Missile Technology

26-Oct-2026

India's Ministry of Defence has floated a tender for 500 scramjet propulsion systems to support the country's hypersonic missile development programme.

President Droupadi Murmu Gives Assent to Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority Bill, 2026

26-Oct-2026

President of India Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill, 2026, which was unanimously passed by the Nagaland Legislative Assembly on September 3, 2026.

Uttarakhand SDRF Becomes India’s First Disaster Response Force to Receive ISO 9001:2015 Certification

26-Oct-2026

The Uttarakhand State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has received the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certification, becoming India’s first disaster response force to achieve this recognition. The certification was officially awarded on October 8, 2026, following an audit conducted by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

Ladakh Becomes India’s First Fully Organic Union Territory: Key Facts and Significance

26-Oct-2026

Ladakh has been declared India’s first fully organic Union Territory after a multi-year transition towards chemical-free farming across Leh and Kargil districts. 

Hack the Fork 2026 by NIFTEM-K: How AI Can Transform Alternative Proteins and India’s Food Systems

26-Oct-2026

The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K) hosted “Hack the Fork” on October 24–25, 2026.

NCERT Launches 20-Hour AI and Computational Thinking Module for Classes 9–12

26-Oct-2026

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced a 20-hour introductory module on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computational Thinking (CT) for students in Classes 9 to 12.

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