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24 October 2026 Current Affairs

12 stories that matter for your exam, then a 10-question quiz.

By Thervu Editorial Teamதமிழில் படிக்க

Tamil Nadu

1. Tamil Nadu orders safeguards for standing and harvested paddy against rain damage

The Tamil Nadu government has ordered precautionary measures to protect standing and harvested paddy from rain damage and prevent waterlogging. District-level control rooms will oversee emergency operations and assist farmers. Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Vinoth has directed officials to identify flood-prone fields and assess crop losses for relief. Paddy stocks at government procurement centres must be covered, and the Agricultural Engineering Department has been directed to position tractors and pumps at vulnerable locations.

Why it matters for exams: This tests state agriculture administration and disaster management, including the departments and institutional mechanisms that handle crop protection and procurement in Tamil Nadu.

Source: telanganatoday.com

2. Madras High Court criticises Tamil Nadu police over RSS march permission rejections

The Madras High Court observed that Tamil Nadu police should not reject RSS route march applications by applying the same template used for years. Justice V Lakshminarayanan said such applications must be processed and approved rather than rejected for defects. The court noted that guidelines framed at the instance of the High Court and the Supreme Court were being used to reject the applications. The Advocate General submitted that processions scheduled on October 25 and November 1 could go on subject to modifications suggested by district police, and the organisers were directed to file an affidavit of compliance.

Why it matters for exams: This touches on the Indian judiciary's role in reviewing executive decisions, the powers of High Courts, and the regulation of public processions under state police administration.

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

India

3. India achieves target of 11 crore Farmer IDs five months early

The Government of India created 11 crore Farmer IDs by the night of October 23, 2026, five months ahead of the March 31, 2027 deadline set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The milestone was achieved under the Digital Agriculture Mission of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare. Farmer IDs provide a unique digital identity for access to government schemes, bank credit, crop insurance and disaster relief. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said this digital identity will enable faster access to these benefits.

Why it matters for exams: This falls under current affairs on digital governance and agriculture, covering the flagship missions of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and the Union ministers who lead them.

Source: pib.gov.in

4. PM Modi to visit Varanasi and Odisha on October 25; Air Force Day display at Namo Ghat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Uttar Pradesh and Odisha on October 25, 2026. At around 11 AM, he will inaugurate Arvind Limited's new garment manufacturing facility in Varanasi. At around 1 PM, he will witness the Air Force Day Aerial Display-2026 at Namo Ghat as Chief Guest, marking the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force under the theme 'Wings over Ganges'. The display will feature aircraft including the Tejas and the LCH Prachand.

Why it matters for exams: Likely to appear in questions on Indian Air Force milestones, indigenous platforms such as Tejas and LCH Prachand, and textile-sector investments under current affairs for TNPSC and UPSC.

Source: pib.gov.in

5. Indian Navy's Swavlamban 2026 seminar to be held at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, on October 26-27

Swavlamban 2026, the fifth edition of the Indian Navy's flagship Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar, will be held at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on October 26-27, 2026. The theme of the seminar is 'Strength & Power through Innovation and Indigenisation'. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will grace the plenary session on October 26. Launched in 2022, Swavlamban serves as a national platform linking Navy requirements with Indian industry and academia.

Why it matters for exams: Commonly tested under defence and science-technology current affairs, covering Indian Navy initiatives, indigenisation programmes and industry-academia linkages.

Source: pib.gov.in

6. Government to issue AI law consultation paper in coming weeks

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on October 23, 2026, in New Delhi that the government will issue a consultation paper on artificial intelligence legislation in the coming weeks. He said the risks posed by AI have crossed a threshold where a law and new regulations are needed. The consultation paper, now being drafted, will gather inputs from society, citizens and industry.

Why it matters for exams: This is frequently tested under science and technology and governance, covering the regulation of emerging technologies and the consultative process used before framing laws.

Source: government.economictimes.indiatimes.com

7. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh gets one-year extension till October 31, 2027

The government has granted Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh a one-year extension up to October 31, 2027. He was originally due to superannuate on October 31, 2026. Singh, a 1989 batch IAS officer of the Kerala cadre, took charge as the 40th Defence Secretary of India on November 1, 2024. Mission Sudarshan Chakra, a multi-layered national security umbrella project, was advanced during his tenure.

Why it matters for exams: This is frequently tested under polity and governance, covering key civil service posts in the defence ministry, IAS cadres and national security projects.

Source: indianmandarins.com

8. Madhya Pradesh High Court rules arbitral awards do not merge into civil court decrees

The Madhya Pradesh High Court held on October 23, 2026, that the doctrine of merger does not apply to arbitral awards, so an award does not merge into a later civil court decree. Justice Vinay Saraf ruled that the 12-year limitation for executing an arbitral award runs from the date it becomes enforceable, not from a later court order. On this basis, the court held an execution plea time-barred. The award in the case was passed by arbitrator Manoharlal Jain on January 10, 2000.

Why it matters for exams: Arbitration, the Limitation Act and the doctrine of merger are tested under Indian Polity and Legal System, especially for recent High Court rulings and the role of judiciary.

Source: livelawbiz.com

World

9. Nepal ranks 72nd in Global Hunger Index 2026

Nepal ranks 72nd among 122 countries in the Global Hunger Index 2026, with a score of 14.5 points placing it in the moderate hunger category. Its GHI score has improved from 18.4 in 2018, and the report notes substantial progress in reducing hunger and child malnutrition. However, malnutrition remains a challenge for the country.

Why it matters for exams: Global indices such as the Global Hunger Index and their country rankings are tested under Current Affairs (international reports) and Social Development topics.

Source: english.nepalnews.com

Economy

10. RBI's Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar to be inaugurated by PM Modi on October 25

The Reserve Bank of India's newly established Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at around 4:45 PM on October 25, 2026. The data centre infrastructure includes four facilities described as Tier IV certified. The facilities are designed to strengthen the computing infrastructure that supports mission-critical payment and settlement systems. They also aim to improve cybersecurity capabilities across the banking and financial sector.

Why it matters for exams: Frequently tested under banking and economy current affairs, covering RBI institutions, payment and settlement systems, and cybersecurity initiatives.

Source: pib.gov.in

11. India's composite PMI rises to 56.7 in October 2026; hiring stays weak

The preliminary HSBC Flash India Composite PMI rose to 56.7 in October 2026 from 55.9 in September, indicating faster private-sector activity. New orders and services activity supported the expansion, and export orders grew at their fastest pace in six months. Employment growth slowed sharply, and the services sector reported no change in staffing. Manufacturing recruitment rose only marginally, while cost pressures eased.

Why it matters for exams: PMI indicators and their publishing agencies are frequently tested under Indian Economy, particularly in the topic of economic indicators and current economic data.

Source: nationpathindia.com

Science

12. India targets own designed and branded smartphone by October 2028

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced at a summit in New Delhi on October 23, 2026, that India aims to have Indian-designed, Indian-manufactured and Indian-branded mobile phones by October 23, 2028. He said an Indian company has already designed, manufactured and delivered a 5G smartphone to a major US telecom operator. Two Indian companies have also developed printed circuit board designs for smartphone motherboards.

Why it matters for exams: This is frequently tested under science and technology and economy, covering electronics manufacturing, indigenous design initiatives and India's smartphone industry targets.

Source: indiabusinesstrade.in

Current affairs quiz: 24 October 2026

10 questions from this day's news. Tap an answer to check it.

0 of 10 answered

  1. 1. Which department's personnel have been directed to position tractors and pumps at vulnerable locations to protect paddy from waterlogging?

  2. 2. Which court made the observations criticising the rejection of route march applications by Tamil Nadu police?

  3. 3. Under which mission were the 11 crore Farmer IDs created by the Government of India?

  4. 4. At which ghat in Varanasi will the Air Force Day Aerial Display-2026 be witnessed by the Prime Minister?

  5. 5. Which institution is setting up the newly established Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar?

  6. 6. At which venue in New Delhi will the Swavlamban 2026 seminar be held?

  7. 7. Which document will the government issue in the coming weeks to begin framing legislation on artificial intelligence?

  8. 8. What goal has India set for its smartphone industry by October 2028?

  9. 9. Which post is held by Rajesh Kumar Singh, whose tenure has been extended till October 31, 2027?

  10. 10. Which doctrine did the Madhya Pradesh High Court hold does not apply to arbitral awards?