14th October, 2026

1. GoI Approves Rs 65 Crore DRISHTI Project to Fast-Track Property Rights in Delhi’s Unauthorised Colonies
2. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches Multilingual DST and MoS&T Websites to Improve Access to Science
3. MeitY Selects CoRover to Develop Unified Agentic AI Platform for Government Services
4. Overview EAM S Jaishankar’s visit to Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Ethiopia From 6-10 October, 2026
5. Tata Power Partners with Norway’s Ocean Sun for Floating Solar Technology
6. Prof. Achyuta Samanta Elected As First President of Indian UniSport Federation
7. GRSE Launches 3rd Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘INS Shreyas’ for Indian Navy at Kolkata, WB
8. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen Wins F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2026
9. Padma Shri Awardee and Mridangam Maestro Guruvayur Dorai Passed Away at 91
10. Sunil Gavaskar Releases ‘Rag Rag Mein Cricket’ Book on Sanjay Jagdale’s Cricket Journey
11. World Egg Day 2026 – October 9
12. World Day Against Death Penalty 2026 – October 10
13. World Migratory Bird Day 2026 – October 10
14. Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Inaugurates 3rd International Bharat 6G Symposium 2026 in New Delhi
15. Sports Ministry Forms Seven-Member Committee to Revive Hockey India League
16. Odisha Governor Launches Boeing Sukanya STEM Lab to Promote Girls in Aviation
17. IMF’s WEO Raises India’s GDP Growth forecast to 7% for FY27
18. UNCTAD Projects India as World’s Fastest-Growing Large Economy at 7.3% in 2026
19. International Day of the Girl Child 2026 – October 11
20. RJ Mitte Dies at 34: Breaking Bad Actor’s Career, Disability Advocacy and Legacy
21. International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2026 – October 13
22. PM Modi to address ‘Brihattar Bharat’ International Conference in New Delhi
23. India and Cyprus focus on Navy-to-Navy engagement
24. India and the Czech Republic agree to expand defence collaboration to promote Atmanirbhar Bharat
25. Indian Coast Guard inducts indigenous ALH MK-III Helicopter in Maharashtra
26. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, CM Rekha Gupta launch 5 EV charging stations, inaugurate 13 Air Quality Monitoring Stations

National News

Jitendra Singh Launches New DST and Ministry Websites

• What: Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched new citizen-focused websites for the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Ministry of Science and Technology to share scientific information easily and inclusively.
• Tell me more:
  • The websites include Bhashini, which lets people access scientific information in 22 languages.
  • A single digital platform gives people access to information and opportunities across various scientific fields and industries as per their needs.
  • The websites will benefit students, researchers, scientists, educational institutions, innovators, startups, entrepreneurs, media and common citizens.

MeitY Selects CoRover.ai for Government Agentic AI Platform

• What: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has selected CoRover.ai to build a unified agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform for government services, with DigiLocker as its first implementation.
• Tell me more:
  • The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) awarded the contract through a quality-and-cost based selection, where CoRover scored 100 against 91.24 for Kyndryl Solutions.
  • The common platform will enable government departments to build and manage AI assistants and bots for various services, including DigiLocker document-related tasks.
  • It will provide tools to develop and manage AI agents, safeguard against prompt injection and jailbreak attempts, and ensure agents access connected government systems only after authentication and user consent.
• Knowledge Nuggets:
  • Jailbreaking in computer and mobile security is the act of removing software or hardware restrictions imposed by a manufacturer, allowing users to gain root-level or administrative permissions.

EAM Strengthens India’s Ties with Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia

• What: The External Affairs Minister (EAM) visited Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Ethiopia and held talks with top leaders to review cooperation in trade, defence, health, technology and capacity building.
• Tell me more:
  • In Ghana, both sides signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on academic and scientific research, capacity building, and agricultural research and education.
  • Ghana also handed over its Instrument of Acceptance for the International Big Cat Alliance to the EAM to become a part of the this alliance.
  • In Côte d’Ivoire, both sides noted that bilateral trade exceeds US$1.5 billion and discussed expanding it through investment, local manufacturing and value addition.
  • In Ethiopia, the EAM announced that India will hold the next Jaipur Artificial Limb Fitment Camp there, after the 2024 camp in the Afar region helped about 450 beneficiaries.
  • The EAM also chaired the Regional Heads of Mission conference in Addis Ababa, where Indian envoys from across Africa discussed ways to strengthen India’s partnership with the continent.

3rd International Bharat 6G Symposium Held in Delhi

• What: Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurated the 3rd International Bharat 6G Symposium 2026, organised by the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) from 7–9 October at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi.
• Tell me more:
  • B6GA exchanged five new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with GSMA, one6G Association, GTI Alliance Ltd, 6G Industry Forum (6GIF) and VoICE.
  • B6GA already had 10 global and 2 domestic collaborations, and the new MoUs take its total partnership network to 17.
  • B6GA also released nine Working Group white papers on topics such as spectrum readiness, sensing and communication, optical technologies, sustainability and security.
  • A joint report released at the event tracks one year of progress towards the 6G principles of the New Delhi Declaration, endorsed at the 2025 symposium.
  • The New Delhi Declaration provides a common framework for a secure, open, inclusive and sustainable 6G ecosystem through international cooperation in research and standards.

IGNCA Hosts Conference on India’s Global Cultural Connections

• What: The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) is hosting the ‘Brihattar Bharat: International Conference on Bharat’s Cultural Connections Across the Globe’ at Vigyan Bhawan from October 14-16.
• Tell me more:
  • IGNCA works under the Ministry of Culture, and the conference focuses on India’s cultural legacy and civilisational heritage beyond its borders.
  • The conference marks the centenary of the Greater India Society (Brihattar Bharat Parishad), set up in Calcutta on October 14, 1926, with Rabindranath Tagore as its spiritual guide.

State News

Centre Approves DRISHTI Project for Delhi Unauthorised Colonies

• What: The Centre has approved a ₹65 crore project called Delhi Revenue and Imaging Survey, Spatial Technology Initiative (DRISHTI) to speed up property rights for residents of Delhi’s unauthorised colonies under the PM-UDAY scheme.
• Tell me more:
  • DRISHTI will use Geographic Information System (GIS)-based technology to survey and map properties in a transparent, organised and time-bound manner.
  • PM-UDAY Cells will open in all 13 districts of Delhi, along with a dedicated unit at the headquarters.
  • The Delhi Government’s Revenue Department will implement the project, while the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), the Revenue Department and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) implement the PM-UDAY scheme.
  • The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs will provide ₹52 crore (80%) through the Urban Development Fund, and the Revenue Department will contribute ₹13 crore (20%).
  • The central grant will be released in four instalments, but it can come in one instalment if procurement happens through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM).

Odisha Governor Opens STEM Lab under Boeing Sukanya Program

• What: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati inaugurated a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) laboratory and an aeromodeling training centre at The Kosala School in Bargarh under the Boeing Sukanya Program.
• Tell me more:
  • Ananda Cityzen, the corporate social responsibility wing of Fluentgrid Ltd, has also set up an AI laboratory at the centre.
  • Learning Links Foundation, a nonprofit, implements the Boeing Sukanya Program, which aims to increase women’s participation in aviation through STEM.
  • STEM and aeromodeling centres will teach robotics, AI, electronics, aerodynamics and aircraft design, benefiting over 2,000 students annually from The Kosala School and nearby schools.

Delhi Gets New EV Chargers, Air Quality Monitors

• What: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched five public Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations and 13 Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations in New Delhi.
• Tell me more:
  • The monitoring stations will support real-time tracking of the Air Quality Index (AQI) across Delhi.
  • Delhi increased its fleet of electric and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to over 5,500, as committed to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).

GDP Forecasts

IMF World Economic Outlook – October 2026

• What: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) raised India’s growth forecast for Financial Year 2026-27 (FY27) to 7% from 6.4% in its World Economic Outlook, citing strong domestic demand and services activity.
• Tell me more:
  • The IMF also raised India’s FY28 growth projection to 7% from 6.7%, and expects India to grow 7.4% in calendar year 2026.
  • The World Bank and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have also raised their FY27 growth forecasts for India to 7.1%.
  • The IMF raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1% but lowered China’s forecast to 4.5%.
  • The IMF projects India’s retail inflation at 5% in FY27, easing to 4.4% in FY28.

UNCTAD’s Trade and Development Report 2026

• What: UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) expects global trade to grow 4% in 2026, slower than 4.4% in 2025 but higher than expected when the Middle East conflict began.
• Tell me more:
  • According to UNCTAD’s 2026 Trade and Development Report, global trade reached a record US$ 35 trillion in 2025.
  • Developing economies will grow 4% in 2026, down from 4.7% in 2025, while Asia will contribute 59% of global growth.

Defence News

Third Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel Shreyas Launched in Kolkata

• What: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) launched Shreyas, the third of four Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) being built for the Indian Navy, at its Kolkata yard.
• Tell me more:
  • Shreyas follows Sanghmitra, launched in May, and Shruti, making it three ships launched in about five months.
  • The indigenously designed vessels will handle maritime surveillance, search and rescue, offshore asset protection, humanitarian assistance, disaster relief and anti-piracy duties.
  • Goa Shipyard Ltd and GRSE are building the NGOPV series at the same time to speed up delivery.

India and Cyprus Discuss Stronger Naval Cooperation

• What: India and Cyprus held talks on Navy-to-Navy cooperation when an Indian defence delegation led by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visited the Mari Naval Base in Cyprus.
• Tell me more:
  • The talks covered naval leadership exchanges, maritime security and domain awareness, search and rescue coordination, joint training, professional exchanges and port calls by Indian naval vessels.

India and Czech Republic Agree to Expand Defence Cooperation

• What: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Czech Republic’s 1st Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade Karel Havlicek in New Delhi, where both sides agreed to expand defence cooperation.
• Tell me more:
  • Both countries will expand this collaboration under the India-Czech Joint Defence Committee to promote Atmanirbhar Bharat.
  • The two ministers reviewed defence industrial cooperation and peace and security issues, emphasising regional stability, while Havlicek’s four-day India visit includes industry visits to Bengaluru and Mumbai.

Indian Coast Guard Inducts ALH MK-III Helicopter at Ratnagiri

• What: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) inducted the indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) MK-III, CG 875, into the Coast Guard Region (West) at Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, with a traditional water cannon salute.
• Tell me more:
  • CG 875 is the first of five ALH MK-III aircraft allotted to 831 Squadron (Coast Guard) at Ratnagiri.
  • The helicopter’s advanced radar, Electro Optical Pod and Automatic Identification System will strengthen ICG maritime surveillance, identification and response across India’s Exclusive Economic Zone, especially Maharashtra’s coast.

Important Days

World Egg Day 2026 (30th Anniversary) – October 9

• Theme: ‘Protein that Powers and Protects’

World Day Against Death Penalty 2026 – October 10

World Migratory Bird Day 2026 – October 10

• Theme: “Every Bird Counts – Your Observations Matter!”
• World Migratory Bird Day is a global awareness-raising campaign organized by four international partners:
  • Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS)
  • Agreement on the Conservation of African Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA)
  • East Asian–Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP) and,
  • Environment for the Americas (EFTA)

International Day of the Girl Child 2026 – October 11

• Theme: End child marriage and invest in girls’ rights!

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2026 – October 13

• Theme: “Resilience Starts at Home”
• The theme aligns with the thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in 2026, organized by UN-Habitat and the Government of Azerbaijan, under the theme “Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities.”

Sports

Max Verstappen Wins Singapore Grand Prix

• What: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (Dutch) won the Singapore Grand Prix from pole position at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, marking a second straight win and a first-ever victory in Singapore.
• Tell me more:
  • Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc (Monegasque) finished second, while Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli (Italian) finished third.

Sports Ministry Forms Panel to Revive Hockey India League

• What: The Sports Ministry has formed a seven-member committee of Hockey India, franchise and ministry representatives to revive the crisis-hit Hockey India League (HIL), whose next season faces uncertainty.
• Tell me more:
  • The panel includes Dilip Tirkey (Hockey India President), Vineel Krishna (Sports Ministry joint secretary (Khelo India) and Mahesh Bhupathi.
  • It must submit time-bound recommendations on league governance, finances and structure amid rising costs and uncertain franchise participation.

Appointments

Achyuta Samanta Becomes First President of IUSF

• What: Prof. Achyuta Samanta (founder of KIIT and KISS institutions) was unanimously elected the first president of the Indian UniSport Federation (IUSF), formed to strengthen university sport, at IUSF’s first Annual General Meeting in New Delhi.
• Tell me more:
  • The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports approved IUSF to bring universities onto a common platform and help identify, train and develop sporting talent.
  • IUSF has proposed a uniform yearly subscription of ₹50,000 for government and private institutions, with no individual participation fee for players.
  • IUSF aims to strengthen the university-athlete pipeline for the 2030 Commonwealth Games and 2036 Olympic Games, and build ties with the International University Sports Federation (FISU).

Miscellaneous

Noted Mridangam Player Guruvayur Dorai Dies at 92

• What: Noted mridangam player Guruvayur Dorai, who accompanied seven generations of musicians starting with Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, passed away.
• Tell me more:
  • Dorai received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the Kalaimamani award and the Padma Shri.

Gavaskar Launches Book on Sanjay Jagdale’s Cricket Journey

• What: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar launched ‘Rag Rag Mein Cricket’, a book on the life and career of former cricketer, selector and administrator Sanjay Jagdale.
• Tell me more:
  • Kiran Waikar and Sunil Dudhale wrote the book.

Breaking Bad Actor RJ Mitte Dies at 34

• What: Actor RJ Mitte, known for playing Walter White Jr, the physically disabled son of the lead character in the television series ‘Breaking Bad’, passed away.
• Tell me more:
  • ‘Breaking Bad’ ran from 2008 to 2013 and won 16 Emmy Awards, including two for best drama series. Mitte later played characters with cerebral palsy in the films ‘Standing Up for Sunny’ (2019) and ‘Triumph’ (2021).

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