Current Affairs 27 October 2026

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to UP and Odisha on 25 October 2026
On 25 October 2026, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (UP), and Bhubaneswar, Odisha, to inaugurate Arvind Limited’s garment manufacturing facility, witness the Indian Air Force (IAF) aerial display and inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) data centre and cybersecurity training institute.
Visit Highlights:
Visit to Varanasi, UP: PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Arvind Limited’s garment manufacturing facility in Mirzamurad, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (UP), strengthening the regional textile and apparel manufacturing ecosystem.

• IAF Day Aerial Display: PM Narendra Modi, as the Chief Guest, witnessed the IAF Day Aerial Display-2026 at Namo Ghat in Varanasi, commemorating the 94th anniversary of IAF, under the theme “Wings over Ganges.”  

Visit to Bhubaneswar, Odisha: PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the RBI’s Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute at Info Valley-II, Jatni, near Bhubaneswar, Odisha, to strengthen digital financial services, technological resilience and cybersecurity while reducing disaster and geopolitical risks.

PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan in New Delhi
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan which was held from October 23 to 25, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Delhi, and urged society to unite against divisive forces, promote self-reliance, and work towards building a developed India by 2047.
Key Highlights:
Occasion: The 3-day long event was organised to mark the culmination of the year-long celebrations commemorating 75 years of the Chinmaya Mission, a global spiritual movement founded by Swami Chinmayananda, to spread the message of Vedanta and the Bhagavad Gita.
Large-scale Participation: The event saw the participation of more than 9,000 delegates and devotees from across India and around the world.
Interaction with Holobot: During the inaugural event, PM Modi interacted with Holobot, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered projection of the revered Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda.

• PM Modi also recalled his meeting with the spiritual leader in 1993 in Vadodara, Gujarat.

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Releases Land Warfare Doctrine during Army Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi
In October 2026, Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD), released the Land Warfare Doctrine, which provides an overarching framework to prepare the Indian Army (IA) for the evolving challenges related to warfare and future conflicts, during Army Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi, Delhi.

• The revised doctrine replaces the December 2018 Land Warfare Doctrine, integrating advanced technologies, drones, Artificial Intelligence (AI), precision warfare and multi-domain operations. 

About Army Commanders’s Conference:
Overview: The conference, a biannual apex-level forum of the Indian Army (IA), was chaired by General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), to review operational preparedness, capability development and military modernisation.
Other Key Highlights: During the event, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also unveiled the annual United Nations (UN) Journal.

• Also, he  felicitated Indian Army personnel who have made significant  contributions while serving as UN peacekeepers, recognising their exemplary service, professionalism and contribution to global peace and security. 

Overview of 14th India Chem Held from October 22 to 24, 2026 in Mumbai, Maharashtra
The 14th edition of India Chem 2026, a flagship biennial event of Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers (MoC&F) was held under the theme of “Advantage Bharat: An Emerging Global Chemicals Hub,” from October 22 to October 24, 2026, at Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
14th edition of Chem :
Organised by: The 3-day long event was organised by the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals (DCPC), MoC&F in partnership with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
Inaugurated by: Union Minister Jagat Prakash (JP) Nadda, MoC&F inaugurated the event and highlighted the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA) Rasayan Scheme as a major initiative to boost India’s chemical sector.
Key Targets: The Government of India (GoI) has set an ambitious target for the Indian chemical industry to reach USD 300 billion by 2030 and USD 1 trillion by 2040 and further aims to reach around USD 1.6 trillion by 2047.
Others: During the inaugural session, a knowledge paper jointly prepared by the FICCI and Ernst & Young (EY) was released.

• This year’s edition featured the India Chem Youth Innovation Challenge, an initiative aimed at engaging young innovators, students and emerging entrepreneurs with the evolving needs of the chemicals and petrochemicals sector.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh Inaugurates AATAL at IITM, New Delhi
In October 2026, Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge, IC) Dr Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) and Ministry of Earth Science (MoES) inaugurated the world’s 1st-of-its-kind integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis Laboratory (AATAL), a at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in New Delhi, Delhi.

• AATAL is a specialised facility equipped to analyse atmospheric chemistry and aerosol toxicity and identify real-time sources of air pollution in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR).

About AATAL:
Key Features: The newly inaugurated facility, established under Mission Mausam (launched in 2025 under MoES), analyse atmospheric gases, aerosols, fine particulate matter (PM2.5), metals, toxic elements and other pollutants to distinguish between pollution sources, including vehicular emissions, industrial activity, biomass and crop-residue burning, construction and road dust, and pollution transported from neighbouring regions.
Integration with AIRWISE: The laboratory is integrated with IITM’s AIRWISE, Air Quality Warning and Integrated Decision Support System for Emissions, combining air-quality forecasts, observations and source-apportionment information to support pollution management.
Significance: AIRWISE provides air-quality forecasts at a spatial resolution of 400 metres (m) for the next 72 hours, enabling the system to assess how pollution levels and their likely sources may vary across different parts of Delhi.

President Murmu Gives Assent to Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority Bill 2026
In October 2026, President of India Droupadi Murmu gave assent to the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill 2026, which was unanimously passed by the Nagaland legislative assembly on September 03, 2026, to promote decentralised governance, inclusive growth and self-governance in Eastern Nagaland.

• The bill proposes to establish FNTA, granting legislative, executive and financial autonomy to six eastern districts of Nagaland, Tuensang, Mon, Longleng, Kiphire, Noklak and Shamator.

Key Details of Bill:
Powers: FNTA will exercise legislative, executive, administrative and financial powers over 46 subjects, including school education, public health, agriculture, rural development and fisheries.
Composition: FNTA will comprise 62 members, including 40 directly elected members, who will normally serve five-year terms;

• Ex-officio Members: 20 elected Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) from 6 eastern districts as ex-officio members with no voting rights.
• Nominated: The remaining 2 members will be nominated by the Governor from recognised unrepresented or under represented tribes.
• Women Representation: of the directly elected seats, 1/3rd will be reserved for women.

Executive Authority: The executive authority will be exercised by an Executive Council comprising up to nine members, chaired by a Chief Executive Member (CEM).

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Ashoke Sen Becomes First Indian Physicist to Win Oskar Klein Medal
In October 2026, Indian theoretical physicist Ashoke Sen, a professor at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS) in Bengaluru, became the first Indian physicist to receive the prestigious Oskar Klein Medal 2026 for his pioneering contributions to string theory and theoretical physics.
About oskar klein medal:
Establishment: Instituted in 1988, the medal is named after Swedish theoretical physicist Oskar Klein (1894–1977), known for his contributions to theoretical physics.
Presentation: Awarded annually by Stockholm University and the Nobel Committee for Physics of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
Previous Recipients: Chen Ning Yang (1988), Steven Weinberg (1989), Hans Bethe (1990), Stephen Hawking (2003), Peter Higgs (2009) and Kip Thorne (2016).

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Re-elected as President of Brazil For Fourth Term
In October 2026, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the incumbent President of Brazil and the leader of the Workers’ Party (Partido dos Trabalhadores – PT), was re-elected for a fourth non-consecutive presidential term, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party (PL) in the second-round runoff of the 2026 Brazilian Presidential Election, held on 25 October 2026.
About Presidential Election:
Election Results: Lula da Silva won the presidential run-off with 51.79% of the vote, securing over 51.49 million votes, while Flávio Bolsonaro received 48.21%.
Significance: Lula became Brazil’s first President elected to four terms and is set to be sworn in on 5 January 2027, becoming the oldest President to assume office since the country’s return to democracy in 1989. 

• He became the first candidate in Brazil’s democratic era to win the presidency after finishing behind his opponent in the first round of voting.

SPORTS

Asian Para Games 2026: China Tops Medal Tally; India Finishes 4th with 114 Medals
The 5th Asian Para Games 2026, officially known as Aichi–Nagoya 2026, were held in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan, from 18 to 24 October 2026, with India securing fourth place in the medal standings with 114 medals, comprising 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze.

• China topped the medal standings with 435 medals (207 gold, 117 silver, 111 bronze), followed by Japan with 186 medals (64 gold, 60 silver, 62 bronze), while Uzbekistan secured third place with 145 medals (45 gold, 49 silver, 51 bronze)

About Asian Para Games 2026:
Organizer: The Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) oversees the Asian Para Games in coordination with the host country’s organising committee.
Mascot: Uzumin, named after “Uzu” (whirlpool) and “Izumi” (spring), symbolises athletes’ passion converging in Aichi-Nagoya and the resulting emotions spreading across Asia.
Motto: Unveiled alongside the emblem, the motto “Imagine One Heart” promotes unity, inclusivity, and the breaking down of barriers between people with and without disabilities.
Indian Contingent: A total of 168 Indian athletes, comprising 112 men and 56 women, competed in 11 sporting disciplines, achieving India’s best-ever medal haul and surpassing its previous record of 108 medals (27 gold, 32 silver and 49 bronze) and sixth-place finish at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Para Games in China.
Flag Handover Ceremony: The APC Flag was officially handed over to Doha, Qatar, the host of the 6th Asian Para Games 2030.

Indian-Origin Chess Prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan Becomes Youngest Female International Master at 11
In October 2026, 11-year-old British chess prodigy of Indian origin Bodhana Sivanandan became the youngest female International Master (IM) at 11 years, seven months and 16 days, achieving the feat at the European Club Cup in Budva, Montenegro. 

• She broke Judit Polgar’s 1988 record, set at the age of 12, and became the seventh-youngest player overall to achieve the title, irrespective of gender.

About Achievements of Bodhana Sivanandan:
Norms: She earned her first International Master norm at the Dole Open in France in July 2026, her second while representing England on the top board at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, September 2026 with six wins, four draws and one defeat.

• Her third and final norm at the European Club Cup in Budva, Montenegro, while playing on the top board for She Plays To Win Lionesses A. 

Performance: At the European Club Cup, she recovered from an opening-game defeat against Russian Grandmaster (GM) Aleksandra Goryachkina to score 5.5 points from seven games, defeating Austrian IM Olga Badelka and Swedish Woman IM Viktoria Johansson and drawing against Georgian GM Nino Batsiashvili.
Rating: She crossed the required live rating threshold of 2,400, completing the reported conditions for the IM title, and became the youngest female player to cross the 2,300 rating threshold.

Ahmedabad to Host Senior World Weightlifting Championships for First Time in India in 2029
In October 2026, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) announced Ahmedabad, Gujarat, as the host of the 2029 Senior World Weightlifting Championships following its Executive Board meeting in Ningbo, China, marking India’s first time hosting the senior event.
About World Weightlifting Championships 2029:
Historic First: India will host the Senior World Weightlifting Championships for the first time in Ahmedabad in 2029, following Gandhinagar’s (Gujarat) hosting of the Asian Weightlifting Championships in 2026, while Ahmedabad (Gujarat) is scheduled to host the Commonwealth Games in 2030.
Other Schedule: IWF awarded the 2027 Senior World Weightlifting Championships to Yerevan, Armenia; the 2028 World Youth Championships to Prishtina, Kosovo, and World Junior Championships to Caracas, Venezuela; the 2029 Senior World Weightlifting Championships to Ahmedabad, India; and the 2030 Senior World Weightlifting Championships to Moscow, Russia.
Background: The World Weightlifting Championships, currently held annually by IWF, were first held in 1891; the first Women’s World Weightlifting Championships took place in 1987, and the first joint men’s and women’s edition was held in 1991.

OBITUARY

Renowned Tamil Chef and Padma Shri Awardee Damodaran Passed Away at 72
In October 2026, renowned Tamil chef and Padma Shri awardee  K. Damodaran, popularly known as Chef Damu, passed away in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN), at the age of 72.

• He was born in September 1954 in West Mambalam, Chennai, TN and was conferred the Padma Shri in 2025 for his contributions to the culinary arts. 

About Chef Damu:
Early Career: Chef Damu began his career as a management trainee with the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) and went on to build a distinguished career in the culinary field.
Academic Achievement: In 2004, he earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Hotel Management and Catering Technology from the University of Madras, becoming the first Indian chef to achieve this distinction.
Guinness World Record: In December 2010, he cooked 617 dishes weighing 190 kg in 24 hours, 30 minutes and 12 seconds, earning a place in the Guinness World Records.
Television: He became a household name as a judge on Vijay TV’s Cooku with Comali, where his cooking expertise and humour made him popular among viewers.
Culinary Promotion: He authored 17 cookbooks, including Damu’s Home Free Style Cook  and conducted culinary workshops to promote traditional South Indian cuisine. He also judged “Our State Our Taste”, a food competition organised by The Hindu across TN.

Renowned Indian Painter and Former Rajya Sabha MP Jogen Chowdhury Passed Away at 87
In October 2026, renowned Indian painter and former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) Jogen Chowdhury passed away at the age of 87 in Kolkata, West Bengal (WB). 

• He was born on 15 February 1939 in Faridpur, Bengal Presidency, British India now in Bangladesh.

About Jogen Chowdhury:
Career: He worked as an art teacher at Howrah Zilla School, a designer at the Handloom Board in Kolkata from 1962, Keeper of Art at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi, and professor at Kala Bhavana, Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan, WB.
Political Career: He represented WB in the Rajya Sabha as a member of the Trinamool Congress from 3 April 2014 to 2 April 2020.
Awards: He received the Kalidas Samman (2001), Banga Bibhushan (2012), Zainul Samman (2016), Prix le France de la Jeune Peinture (1966), recognition at the Second Biennale of Havana (1986), and an honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) from Rabindra Bharati University (WB) in 2010.  

BOOKS & AUTHORS

VP C. P. Radhakrishnan Releases Book ‘Advantage India: Reshaping the Future for an Equitable World’
In October 2026, Vice-President (VP) C. P. Radhakrishnan released a book titled ‘Advantage India: Reshaping the Future for an Equitable World’, at Uprashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi, highlighting India’s transformation, technological progress and global role. 

• The book was authored by Anil K. Antony, National Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and published by Rupa Publications. 

About the Book:
Overview: The book is divided into two parts, examining India’s emerging opportunities, evolving international role, and ambitions for a more equitable world.
Part One: The first part explores data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), silicon sovereignty, adaptive defence, space, Digital India, women, and youth.
Part Two: The second part focuses on India’s perspective on global affairs and its roadmap towards 2047, particularly amid advances in AI and space technology.

IMPORTANT DAYS

United Nations Disarmament Week 2026 – October 24 to 30
In October 2026, the United Nations (UN) observed Disarmament Week from October 24 to 30 to promote awareness and understanding of disarmament issues and highlight their importance in maintaining international peace and security.
Background:
Origin: In 1978, UNGA called for Disarmament Week in the Final Document of its special session on disarmament, Resolution A/RES/S-10/2. The observance begins on October 24, the anniversary of the founding of the UN.
Participation: In 1995, UNGA adopted Resolution 50/72 B on December 12, inviting governments and NGOs to participate actively in Disarmament Week to improve public understanding of disarmament issues.
Organizer: The annual Disarmament Week is organized by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA).

Infantry Day 2026 – October 27
The Indian Army (IA) observes Infantry Day annually on 27 October to honour the Infantry’s contribution to national security and commemorate its historic landing at Srinagar Airfield in 1947, also marked as Shaurya Diwas. 

• October 27 2026 marks the 80th observance. 

Background:
First Battalion: On 27 October 1947, the 1st Battalion of the Sikh Regiment, led by Lt Col Dewan Ranjit Rai, landed at Srinagar Airport, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), to counter Pakistani tribal invaders and prevent Kashmir’s occupation.
Gallantry Award: Lt Col Dewan Ranjit Rai was killed in action near Baramulla and posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) for his bravery and leadership.
About Infantry: Known as the “Queen of the Battle,” Infantry is the oldest and largest combat arm of the Indian Army (IA), specialising in close combat and guarding the Line of Control (LoC), Line of Actual Control (LAC) and International Border.

STATE NEWS

Assam Cabinet Approves Rs 303.69 Crore Welspun Project and Bhupen Hazarika Award
In October 2026, the Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister (CM) Himanta Biswa Sarma, approved a Rs 303.69 crore investment proposal by Welspun Group’s Weetek Plastic Private Limited to establish a manufacturing unit in Rangia, Kamrup district, Assam.

• During the Cabinet meeting the state government also approved the institution of the Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika National Award, with singer Usha Mangeshkar selected as its first recipient.

Highlights of the Cabinet Decisions:
Welspun Manufacturing Project: The Cabinet approved the establishment of a manufacturing facility by Weetek Plastic Private Limited, a Welspun Group company associated with the Sintex brand, with an investment of Rs 303.69 crore. The project is expected to generate approximately 300 employment opportunities and promote industrial development in Assam.
Bhupen Hazarika National Award: The state government instituted the Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika National Award to recognise nationally or internationally acclaimed personalities for outstanding contributions to music, arts and cinema.

• First Award Ceremony: Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi is scheduled to present the inaugural award to Usha Mangeshkar on 29 November 2026, during the concluding ceremony of Dr Bhupen Hazarika’s birth centenary celebrations.

MHA Appoints 1995-Batch IAS Officer Sajjan Singh Yadav as J&K Chief Secretary
In October 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) appointed Dr. Sajjan Singh Yadav, a 1995-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre, as the new Chief Secretary of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), effective from November 1, 2026, or the date he assumes charge, whichever is later. 

• Yadav will succeed Atal Dulloo, a 1989-batch IAS officer whose tenure is scheduled to end on October 31, 2026. 

About Dr. Sajjan Singh Yadav:
Experience: Born on January 5, 1969, in Haryana, India, Yadav has held senior roles in the Department of Expenditure, POSHAN Abhiyaan, National Rural Health Mission, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu administration. 

• He also served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Delhi Jal Board and Commissioner of the East Delhi Municipal Corporation. 

Previous Positions: He served as Commissioner of Food and Supplies and Commissioner of Value Added Tax, Excise and Luxury Tax in Delhi.
Additional Responsibilities: He was assigned additional charge as Additional Chief Secretary (Industries) and Chairperson of the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC), relieving Santosh D. Vaidya of these responsibilities.
Books: He authored Scaling Mount UPSC: Inspiring Stories of Young IAS Officers and India’s Vaccine Growth Story: From Cowpox to Vaccine Maitri.
Awards: He received the National Award for e-Governance 2017–18 for outstanding performance in citizen-centric service delivery. 

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