Current Affairs 22 October 2026
31 stories from 22 October 2026 for UPSC, RBI, SEBI, NABARD, EPFO and PFRDA aspirants: the India-Poland Joint Statement, the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, SEBI's early pay-in margin waiver, RBI updates on SGB redemption and liquidity, India Post's record revenue, the Yamuna rejuvenation projects, GRAP Stage-I in Delhi-NCR, SIMBEX-2026, Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0, India's Asian Para Games medals and other verified updates.
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| Topic | What to remember | Source, date |
|---|---|---|
| India–Poland Joint Statement | Double trade by 2030; Defence Industry Dialogue; Poland joins CDRI; backs India for UNSC 2028-29 | PMO / PIB, 22 Oct |
| 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum | 26–27 Oct, Central Hall, Samvidhan Sadan; theme Strengthening Parliaments for People-Centric Development | Lok Sabha / DD News, 22 Oct |
| India Post Q2 FY27 | Revenue ₹4,202 cr (+25% YoY); parcels +71%; H1 ~₹8,213 cr | Business Standard, 22 Oct |
| SEBI EPI margin waiver | No margin on subsequent trades up to accepted EPI value; effective 22 Feb 2027 | SEBI, 22 Oct |
| SGB 2018-19 Series-II | Final redemption 23 Oct 2026 at ₹14,425 per unit (IBJA 999 average) | RBI, 22 Oct |
| Underwriting auction | ₹33,000 cr: 6.53% GS 2031 (₹19,000 cr) and 7.71% GS 2066 (₹14,000 cr) | RBI, 22 Oct |
| Suri Friends’ Union Co-op Bank | Sec 35A r/w 56 BR Act directions extended to 22 Jan 2027 | RBI, 22 Oct |
| Rupee / Sensex | 94.82/USD (−44 paise); Sensex 73,249.39; Nifty 22,687.65 | The Hindu, 22 Oct |
| Jio Platforms IPO (Day 2) | Subscribed 4x+; QIB 11.41x; retail 1.44x; closes 23 Oct | The Hindu, 22 Oct |
| NSDC ZCZP on SSE | ₹4 cr issue fully subscribed by NABARD; 600 OBC youth from MP for jobs abroad | The Hindu BusinessLine, 22 Oct |
| Yamuna projects | 43 DJB projects worth ₹8,941.22 cr; 124 MGD Okhla STP; 477 MGD Chandrawal WTP | Indian Express, 22 Oct |
| GRAP Stage-I | Invoked in NCR on 21 Oct; Delhi AQI 245 (Poor); 25 action points | CAQM / PIB, 21 Oct |
| First Training Squadron | INS Tir, INS Sujata, ICGS Sarathi in Malé, Maldives | MoD / DD News, 22 Oct |
| SIMBEX-2026 | 33rd edition; Visakhapatnam, 21–26 Oct; began 1994 as Lion King | The Hindu, 22 Oct |
| NVS-03 | GSLV Mk II launch on 30 Oct from Sriharikota; strengthens NavIC | Indian Express, 22 Oct |
| Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 | 28 Nov–12 Dec 2026; theme Thirukkural Payilvom; ~1,400 participants | MoE / PIB, 22 Oct |
| Chinmaya Mission | 75 years; founded 1951 by Swami Chinmayananda; Sammelan 23–25 Oct | PMO, 22 Oct |
| Fish production 2024–25 | 197.75 lakh tonnes; inland 151.60 lakh tonnes (~3/4) | DoF / PIB, 22 Oct |
| Asian Para Games, 22 Oct | Sheetal Devi 2 golds; Solairaj LJ 7.15 m (Asian record); HJ T63 sweep | The Hindu; India Today; TOI, 22 Oct |
Economy
3 storiesIndia Post crosses ₹4,000 crore quarterly revenue for the second quarter in a row
The Department of Posts crossed the ₹4,000 crore revenue mark in two successive quarters for the first time, Union Communications Minister Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia said on 22 October 2026. Revenue in the July–September 2026 quarter rose 25 per cent year-on-year to ₹4,202 crore, from ₹3,355 crore a year earlier, and was almost 5 per cent higher than in the previous quarter. Growth was led by the parcel business, which rose 71 per cent, while Postal Life Insurance and Rural Postal Life Insurance grew 44 per cent. Revenue for the first half of 2026-27 grew by about 24 per cent to roughly ₹8,213 crore. The Minister said the expenditure coverage ratio, excluding pension, improved to 62 per cent from 54 per cent in the same quarter last year.
Fisheries Investors & Exporters Conclave 2026 to be held in Bhopal on 23 October
The Department of Fisheries of the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and the Government of Madhya Pradesh will hold the Fisheries Investors & Exporters Conclave 2026 in Bhopal on 23 October 2026. The conclave aims to link inland fish production with investment, processing, cold-chain infrastructure, value addition and export markets, moving from a production-focused approach to an integrated value-chain model. The Madhya Pradesh Fisheries Investment and Export Guidelines, 2026 will be released, and Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh will hand over the administrative approval for the integrated development of reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars in the State. India's fish production reached 197.75 lakh tonnes in 2024–25, of which 151.60 lakh tonnes, nearly three-fourths, came from inland fisheries. India's seafood exports were valued at ₹73,890 crore in 2025–26.
Shri J P Nadda inaugurates the 14th India Chem 2026 in Mumbai
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers and Health and Family Welfare Shri J P Nadda inaugurated the 14th edition of India Chem at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO, Mumbai, on 22 October 2026. The three-day event, which runs until 24 October, is organised by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals with FICCI under the theme 'Advantage Bharat: An Emerging Global Chemicals Hub'. Japan is the partner country, and participation is expected from more than 100 countries. The government projects that the Indian chemical industry will reach USD 300 billion by 2030 and USD 1 trillion by 2040. States with Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Regions (PCPIRs) and chemical hubs, including Gujarat, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, are showcasing investment opportunities at the event.
Banking & Markets
6 storiesSEBI waives margins on subsequent trades backed by early pay-in of shares
The Securities and Exchange Board of India issued a circular on 22 October 2026 on the 'Margin Waiver on Subsequent Buy/Sell Transactions Post Early Pay-In (EPI) in Cash Segment'. Under it, clearing corporations will not collect margin from trading and clearing members on a client's subsequent positions, up to the value of the early pay-in of securities they have accepted. The facility applies when a client has a net sell obligation in a settlement and the EPI request for the securities sold has been accepted, and the available EPI value is the lower of the completed EPI value or the value of securities sold. If the client reverses the sale, the EPI benefit is removed and any shortfall is blocked from the broker's proprietary collateral. The provisions will come into force four months from the date of issue, that is, on 22 February 2027.
RBI extends directions on The Suri Friends' Union Co-operative Bank by three months
The Reserve Bank of India on 22 October 2026 extended its directions to The Suri Friends' Union Co-operative Bank Ltd., Suri, West Bengal, for a further three months. The directions, issued under Section 35A read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, were first imposed on 21 July 2022 for six months and had last been extended up to 22 October 2026. They will now remain in force until the close of business on 22 January 2027, subject to review. The RBI said the extension is necessary in the public interest. It added that the extension should not by itself be taken to mean that it is satisfied with the bank's financial position.
RBI fixes ₹14,425 per unit for final redemption of SGB 2018-19 Series-II
The Reserve Bank of India announced on 22 October 2026 that the redemption price for the final redemption of Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2018-19 Series-II, due on 23 October 2026, will be ₹14,425 per unit. The tranche was issued on 23 October 2018, and SGBs are repayable on the expiry of eight years from the date of issue. The redemption price is the simple average of the closing price of gold of 999 purity for the previous three business days, as published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd. For this tranche, the three business days were 19, 21 and 22 October 2026. SGBs are government securities denominated in grams of gold and are issued by the RBI on behalf of the Government of India.
RBI announces ₹33,000 crore underwriting auction and injects liquidity through VRR
The Reserve Bank of India announced on 22 October 2026 an underwriting auction for the sale of Government Securities worth ₹33,000 crore to be held on 23 October. The re-issue covers ₹19,000 crore of the 6.53% GS 2031 and ₹14,000 crore of the 7.71% GS 2066, with a minimum underwriting commitment of ₹453 crore and ₹334 crore per Primary Dealer respectively. The underwriting auction will follow the multiple price-based method, with bids submitted through the RBI's e-Kuber system. Separately, the RBI's one-day Variable Rate Repo auction on 22 October drew bids of ₹1,62,354 crore against a notified amount of ₹50,000 crore. It allotted ₹50,006 crore at a cut-off rate of 5.54 per cent.
Rupee falls 44 paise to 94.82 per dollar as crude oil prices rise
The rupee fell 44 paise to close at a provisional 94.82 against the US dollar on 22 October 2026, after gaining 53 paise in the previous session. Forex dealers attributed the fall to weak domestic equities and a sharp rise in crude oil prices, with Brent crude futures trading about 3 per cent higher at around USD 112 per barrel. The rupee opened at 94.47 and touched an intra-day low of 94.94 during the session. In the equity market, the Sensex fell 460.30 points to 73,249.39 and the Nifty declined 123.70 points to 22,687.65. A weaker rupee raises the cost of imports such as crude oil and can add to imported inflation.
Jio Platforms IPO subscribed over four times on day two
The ₹30,213 crore initial public offering of Jio Platforms Ltd was subscribed more than four times by 22 October 2026, the second day of bidding, with investors bidding for 95.33 crore shares against 19.75 crore on offer. The retail portion was fully subscribed within about two hours of the second day's opening. The Qualified Institutional Buyers' portion was subscribed 11.41 times and the non-institutional investors' portion 5.18 times, while retail investors subscribed 1.44 times. The issue has a price band of ₹1,065 to ₹1,119 per share and seeks a valuation of about ₹10.3 lakh crore at the upper end. It is the largest IPO in India's history and closes on 23 October 2026.
Polity & Governance
2 storiesIndia to host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on 26–27 October
The Parliament of India will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on 26 and 27 October 2026 in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla announced on 22 October. Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is scheduled to grace the event and meet leaders of the visiting delegations. The central theme is 'Strengthening Parliaments for People-Centric Development', with four sessions on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability. A special meeting of the Chairpersons of the International Affairs Committees of the parliaments of BRICS member and partner countries will discuss parliamentary diplomacy and capacity building. A meeting of the Secretaries of the delegations on 25 October will finalise the Joint Statement of the Forum.
Vice-President urges States to repeal obsolete laws at Law Commission conference
The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, inaugurated the Law Commission of India's conference on 'Co-operative Federalism and Law Reforms: National and State Perspectives' at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 22 October 2026. He urged States to review and repeal outdated laws to improve governance and ease of living, and asked State Law Commissions to identify legislation that needs amendment or repeal. He said co-operative federalism does not mean uniformity in every matter, and that States must keep the flexibility to address their specific needs while working with the Union. He cited the replacement of three colonial-era criminal laws and the repeal of more than 1,700 obsolete laws over the past 12 years. Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal and Law Commission Chairperson Justice (Retd.) Dinesh Maheshwari were present.
International Relations
2 storiesIndia and Poland set a target to double bilateral trade by 2030
India and Poland issued a Joint Statement on 22 October 2026 during the official visit of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland, H.E. Mr. Donald Tusk, to India from 21 to 23 October. The two leaders set a target of doubling bilateral trade by 2030, and H.E. Mr. Tusk was accompanied by a delegation of around 100 leading CEOs and industry representatives. Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and H.E. Mr. Tusk endorsed the mid-term review of the India-Poland Action Plan 2024-2028, adopted when the relationship was raised to a Strategic Partnership in August 2024. They agreed to set up a Defence Industry Dialogue to build a framework for co-development and co-production, and to undertake collaborative research in artificial intelligence, semiconductors and quantum technologies. The leaders also called for the early signing, ratification and implementation of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement.
Poland joins CDRI and backs India's case for a permanent UNSC seat
India welcomed Poland's announcement that it will join the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), according to the India-Poland Joint Statement of 22 October 2026. India also invited Poland to join the International Solar Alliance, the Global Biofuels Alliance and the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative. Poland expressed support for India's membership of a reformed and expanded UN Security Council and reiterated its support for India's candidature for a non-permanent seat for 2028-29. The two sides agreed to hold a dialogue on counter-terrorism and called for the early adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism at the United Nations. The statement also recalled India's shelter to thousands of Polish women and children during the Second World War, remembered through the memorial to the 'Good Maharaja' Jam Saheb in Warsaw.
Schemes & Missions
2 storiesNSDC's first Zero Coupon Zero Principal instrument lists on NSE's Social Stock Exchange
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Jayant Chaudhary rang the NSE bell on 22 October 2026 to mark the listing of the National Skill Development Corporation's first Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instrument on the Social Stock Exchange of the National Stock Exchange. The ₹4 crore issue was fully subscribed by NABARD. The funds will support a project, with an estimated outlay of ₹11.25 crore, to train and place 600 rural youth from Other Backward Classes in Madhya Pradesh in overseas jobs in Japan and Germany. The Government of Madhya Pradesh is expected to provide outcome-linked funding of ₹5.60 crore once the agreed employment outcomes are achieved. ZCZP instruments pay no interest or principal to subscribers; the return is purely social.
19th Urban Mobility India Conference to be held in Bhubaneswar
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs will organise the 19th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Exhibition in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on 23 and 24 October 2026, according to the Ministry. The theme of this edition is 'Urban Accessibility and Liveability in the Digital Age'. The UMI conference is the Ministry's annual platform for policymakers, city officials, transport operators, researchers and industry to discuss sustainable urban transport. The National Urban Transport Policy encourages public transport, non-motorised transport and planning that puts people rather than vehicles at the centre. The conference brings together the Union government, State governments and urban local bodies to share practices on safe, accessible and affordable city transport.
Health & Nutrition
1 storyDr Jitendra Singh says the world is entering an era of AI-guided, gene-driven precision medicine
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh said on 22 October 2026 that the world is entering an era of AI-guided, gene-driven precision medicine, with India emerging among the front-line providers of advanced healthcare. He was addressing the 42nd convocation of the Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER) in Chennai as chief guest. He noted that diabetes and cardiovascular diseases are increasingly affecting younger people, which makes prevention and early intervention important. The Minister referred to India's indigenous DNA vaccine against COVID-19, gene therapy research for haemophilia and the indigenous antibiotic nafithromycin for community-acquired bacterial pneumonia. He invited the institution to take part in national research efforts in genomics, biomanufacturing and nuclear medicine.
Environment
2 storiesShri Amit Shah launches ₹8,941 crore Yamuna rejuvenation projects in Delhi
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah launched 43 Delhi Jal Board projects worth ₹8,941.22 crore aimed at cleaning the Yamuna and improving water supply in Delhi on 22 October 2026. He inaugurated 10 projects worth ₹2,827.11 crore and laid the foundation stones for 33 others worth ₹6,114.11 crore at Dwarka. The projects include a new 124 million gallons per day (MGD) sewage treatment plant at Okhla, the upgrading of eight existing treatment plants from 78.2 MGD to 140.8 MGD, and 29 decentralised treatment plants and pumping stations covering 358 unauthorised colonies and 113 villages in Outer Delhi. About 1,034 km of new sewer lines will be laid, and a 477 MGD water treatment plant at Chandrawal will replace plants set up in 1935 and 1955. The projects are expected to benefit around 1.5 crore residents of Delhi.
GRAP Stage-I invoked in Delhi-NCR; NHAI steps up dust control on highways
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked all 25 action points of Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the National Capital Region with immediate effect after Delhi's average Air Quality Index reached 245 in the 'Poor' category on 21 October 2026. Stage-I measures include dust control at construction sites, mechanised road sweeping, water sprinkling, a strict ban on open burning of biomass and waste, and enforcement of pollution-under-control norms for vehicles. In line with these measures, the National Highways Authority of India said on 22 October that it has intensified dust control on national highways and expressways in Delhi-NCR. It has deployed about 60 water sprinklers and tankers, 14 anti-smog guns and 23 mechanical road sweepers, along with more than 900 workers. GRAP has four stages, which are triggered as the AQI moves from 'Poor' to 'Severe Plus'.
Science & Tech
1 storyISRO to launch navigation satellite NVS-03 on GSLV Mk II on 30 October
The Indian Space Research Organisation will launch the navigation satellite NVS-03 on board the GSLV Mk II from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, on 30 October 2026, ISRO Chairman Dr V. Narayanan indicated on 22 October. The satellite is meant to strengthen NavIC, India's own regional satellite navigation system, which has been working below its optimal level because of atomic clock failures on several first-generation satellites. A minimum of four fully working satellites is needed for NavIC to provide positioning and navigation services. The GSLV Mk II, which uses an indigenous cryogenic upper stage, successfully launched the EOS-05 earth observation satellite on 4 September 2026. NVS-03 is the third of the second-generation NVS series of navigation satellites.
Defence
2 storiesIndian Navy's First Training Squadron arrives in Malé, Maldives
Ships of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron, INS Tir and INS Sujata, along with Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi, arrived in Malé on an overseas training deployment, the Ministry of Defence said on 22 October 2026. The ships were received by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF). The visit includes professional exchanges, joint training, cross-deck visits, sports fixtures and community outreach, and trainees visited the MNDF's Girifushi Training Centre. The Senior Officer of the squadron called on the Chief of Defence Force and the Commandant of the MNDF Coast Guard. The deployment reflects the close maritime partnership between the two countries and India's MAHASAGAR vision for security and growth in the Indian Ocean region.
33rd edition of India–Singapore naval exercise SIMBEX begins at Visakhapatnam
The 33rd edition of the Singapore–India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-2026) began in Visakhapatnam on 21 October 2026 and will continue until 26 October. The Republic of Singapore Navy ship RSS Supreme arrived for the exercise, and the opening ceremony was held on board INS Nilgiri and INS Kamorta. The harbour phase from 21 to 23 October includes subject matter expert exchanges, cross-deck visits and planning conferences. The sea phase in the Bay of Bengal from 24 to 26 October will feature anti-submarine, anti-surface and anti-air warfare drills and tactical manoeuvres. SIMBEX began in 1994 as Exercise Lion King and is one of the Indian Navy's longest-running bilateral exercises.
Appointments
1 storySunil Kumar named the next Chairman of ONGC
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Shri Sunil Kumar, an executive director at Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), as the company's Chairman, it was reported on 22 October 2026. He will take charge on or after 7 December 2026 and will succeed Shri Arun Kumar Singh. The appointment is for a term of three years. ONGC is a Maharatna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and is India's largest producer of crude oil and natural gas. Board-level appointments in central public sector enterprises are recommended by the Public Enterprises Selection Board and approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
Sports
6 storiesSheetal Devi wins two gold medals at the Asian Para Games
Indian archer Sheetal Devi won two gold medals at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on 22 October 2026. She defended her women's compound individual title by beating Singapore's Nur Syahidah Alim 142-139 in the final, overturning an early deficit. She then teamed up with Toman Kumar to win the compound mixed team gold, beating Indonesia 151-148 in the final after defeating Chinese Taipei 142-141 in the semi-final. Swati Chaudhary won silver in the women's W1 individual event, losing 4-6 to China's Cen Mengkan in the final. Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated the medal winners.
Solairaj Dharmaraj defends long jump title with an Asian record of 7.15 m
Tamil Nadu's Solairaj Dharmaraj retained his men's long jump title at the Asian Para Games in Japan on 22 October 2026 with a new Asian record of 7.15 metres. Competing in the T64 class in the combined T44/T62/T64 final, he produced the winning jump on his second attempt. The mark improved his previous Asian record of 7.08 metres set at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi. Malaysia's Eddy Bernard won silver and Japan's Yuma Tamaki took bronze. Dharmaraj had also won the T64 long jump gold at the Hangzhou edition in 2023.
Shailesh Kumar leads an Indian podium sweep in men's high jump T63
Indian athletes swept all three medals in the men's high jump T63 at the Asian Para Games on 22 October 2026. Shailesh Kumar won gold with a Games-record clearance of 1.89 metres. Varun Singh Bhati took the silver with a season-best 1.84 metres, and Rahul won the bronze with 1.81 metres. The T63 class is for athletes with an above-knee limb impairment who compete with a prosthesis. Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated all three athletes on their performance.
Anjanaben Bumbadiya and Jayanti Behera finish one-two in women's 400m T47
Anjanaben Bumbadiya won the women's 400m T47 gold at the Asian Para Games on 22 October 2026 in 59.97 seconds. Jayanti Behera took the silver in 1:00.65, giving India a one-two finish, and Thailand's Sasirawan Inthachot won the bronze. Bumbadiya said it was only her second international competition. In the women's 400m T12, Tejalben Damor won silver in 57.60 seconds, her second medal of the Games after a bronze in the 200m T12. Preeti Pal added a silver in the women's 100m T35, her second silver of the edition.
Suvarna Raj wins discus F54 gold; para shuttlers and paddlers add bronze medals
Suvarna Raj won the women's discus throw F54 gold at the Asian Para Games on 22 October 2026 with a best throw of 15.66 metres. The F54 class is for athletes who compete from a seated position. In para table tennis, Bhavina Patel and Subham Wadhwa won bronze in the mixed doubles XD7 event after losing the semi-final 1-3 to South Korea's Jang Yeongjin and Lee Migyu. In para badminton, Suhas L. Yathiraj won a bronze medal, and the pairs of Pramod Bhagat and Manisha Ramadass and of Nithya Sre Sumathy Sivan and Krishna Nagar also finished with bronze. Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated the medal winners.
Dilip Gavit completes a sprint double with 400m T47 gold
Dilip Gavit won the men's 400m T47 gold at the Asian Para Games on 22 October 2026 in 48.27 seconds, his second gold of the Games after the 100m T47 title. He successfully defended the 400m T47 title that he had won at the Hangzhou edition in 2023. India's Bhavikkumar Bharwad initially finished second, but was later disqualified for a lane infringement, and Japan's Kakeru Ishida moved up to the silver. The T47 class is for athletes with an impairment affecting one upper limb. Pranav Desai added a bronze for India in the men's 100m T64 on the same day.
Art & Culture
3 storiesKashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 to be held from 28 November to 12 December 2026
Union Minister for Education Shri Pralhad Joshi launched the registration portal on 22 October 2026 for the fifth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam, which will be held from 28 November to 12 December 2026 on the theme 'Thirukkural Payilvom – Thirukkural Abhyas Karen'. The theme focuses on learning the ethical and moral teachings of the Thirukkural, the classical Tamil text. About 1,400 participants from Tamil Nadu, in seven groups of about 200 each, will take part in an eight-day programme covering Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya. A nationwide student engagement programme on the Thirukkural will be conducted across 1,000 higher education institutions. The programme is organised by the Ministry of Education with IIT Madras, Banaras Hindu University and the Central Institute of Classical Tamil, and registration is open until 13 November 2026.
Hon'ble PM to inaugurate the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan on 23 October
Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 23 October 2026, the Prime Minister's Office said on 22 October. The three-day Sammelan, from 23 to 25 October, will bring together more than 9,000 participants from India and abroad. It marks the culmination of the year-long celebrations of 75 years of the Chinmaya Mission, founded by Swami Chinmayananda in 1951 to make the wisdom of Vedanta and the Bhagavad Gita accessible to all. As part of the celebrations, 15 young members of Chinmaya Yuva Kendra travelled over 40,000 km across the country on the Chinmaya Amrit Yatra. The Mission works in spiritual education, cultural preservation, youth empowerment and community service.
Hon'ble President releases ₹200 commemorative coin honouring Mata Hasi Devi Ji
Hon'ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu released a ₹200 commemorative coin in honour of Pujya Mata Hasi Devi Ji at Lok Bhavan, Raipur, on 22 October 2026, the Government of Chhattisgarh said. The coin has been issued by the Ministry of Finance on the 200th birth anniversary of Mata Sahib Hasi Devi, the fifth head of the Shadani Darbar in Raipur. Governor of Chhattisgarh Shri Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai were present at the ceremony. The coin carries an image of Mata Hasi Devi Ji, with the Lion Capital of Ashoka and the ₹200 denomination on one side. The Shadani Darbar is a revered spiritual seat of the Sindhi community.
Quick-revision MCQs
Ten questions drawn from today’s stories. Tap an option to check yourself.
Q1.During the visit of H.E. Mr. Donald Tusk, India and Poland set a target to double bilateral trade by:
Answer: B. The India-Poland Joint Statement of 22 October 2026 set a target of doubling bilateral trade by 2030.
Q2.Which international coalition did Poland announce it would join, as noted in the India-Poland Joint Statement?
Answer: C. India welcomed Poland joining CDRI and invited it to join ISA, the Global Biofuels Alliance and IPOI.
Q3.The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on 26–27 October 2026 will be held at:
Answer: A. Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla announced that it will be held in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan.
Q4.SEBI's margin waiver for trades backed by Early Pay-In (EPI) will come into force on:
Answer: D. The provisions take effect four months from the circular's issue on 22 October 2026.
Q5.The redemption price of an SGB is the simple average of the closing price of 999-purity gold, as published by IBJA, for the previous:
Answer: B. The final redemption price of ₹14,425 for SGB 2018-19 Series-II was based on 19, 21 and 22 October 2026.
Q6.The RBI's directions on The Suri Friends' Union Co-operative Bank are issued under Section 35A read with which section of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949?
Answer: C. Section 56 applies the Act's provisions to co-operative banks; the directions now run until 22 January 2027.
Q7.India Post's revenue in the July–September 2026 quarter was about:
Answer: A. Revenue rose 25% year-on-year to ₹4,202 crore, the second straight quarter above ₹4,000 crore.
Q8.SIMBEX, the bilateral naval exercise that began in Visakhapatnam on 21 October 2026, is held between India and:
Answer: D. SIMBEX is the Singapore–India Maritime Bilateral Exercise; it began in 1994 as Exercise Lion King.
Q9.The theme of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 is based on which classical Tamil text?
Answer: B. The theme is 'Thirukkural Payilvom – Thirukkural Abhyas Karen'.
Q10.Solairaj Dharmaraj set a new Asian record at the Asian Para Games in which event?
Answer: C. He won the long jump with 7.15 m in the T64 class of the combined T44/T62/T64 final.
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