4. PM Modi inaugurates RBI's ₹169 crore Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute in Bhubaneswar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Reserve Bank of India's Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute at Infovalley-II in Jatni, near Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on 25 October 2026. The ₹169 crore facility will host mission-critical systems, including the RBI's payment and settlement operations. The accompanying institute will provide cybersecurity training and promote research in areas such as AI and quantum computing.
Why it matters for exams: This is tested under economy and banking topics on RBI's functions and infrastructure, and under science and technology for AI, quantum computing and cybersecurity.
Source: newindianexpress.com
5. IMF October 2026 outlook ranks India sixth in global GDP with $4.06 trillion
The IMF's October 2026 World Economic Outlook projects global GDP to exceed USD 128 trillion by the end of 2026. The United States ranks first with USD 32.64 trillion, followed by China in second place with USD 21.55 trillion. Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom rank third, fourth and fifth, while India ranks sixth with USD 4.06 trillion. Together, the US and China account for more than 42 percent of global GDP.
Why it matters for exams: This is tested under economy on global GDP rankings and the role of the IMF's World Economic Outlook in international economic organisations.
Source: english.nepalnews.com
6. FPIs withdraw ₹48,056 crore from Indian equities in October 2026 so far
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn ₹48,056 crore from Indian equities in October 2026 so far, amid high crude oil prices, Middle East tensions, inflation concerns and weak corporate earnings. Crude oil prices surged to around $114 per barrel amid Middle East tensions. Cumulative FPI outflows in 2026 have reached ₹3.08 lakh crore, far above the ₹1.66 lakh crore withdrawn in the whole of 2025, according to Central Depository Services Ltd (CDSL) data. FPIs had net outflows of ₹35,861 crore in September 2026.
Why it matters for exams: FPI flows, the role of depositories such as CDSL, and the impact of crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions on markets are frequently tested under Indian Economy and Financial Markets.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
7. Piyush Goyal begins Netherlands visit; says India's port capacity must double twice over in next two decades
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal began his visit to the Netherlands on 25 October 2026 with trade and investment engagements. During his visit to the Port of Rotterdam, he said India's port capacity has doubled in a decade and should double twice over in the next two decades. This ambition falls under the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, and the government is pursuing port-led development under the Sagarmala programme.
Why it matters for exams: Port development under the Sagarmala programme and the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 is frequently tested under Indian Economy and Infrastructure, along with ministerial foreign visits.
Source: pib.gov.in
8. India and EU fast-track legal review to sign free trade agreement around December 17-18
India and the European Union are fast-tracking procedures to sign their Free Trade Agreement around December 17 or 18, 2026 in Brussels. The European Commission recommended a fast-track procedure, under which legal review will be done on the original English text rather than all 24 official EU languages. The FTA will cover 25% of global GDP and is expected to create the world's largest free trade zone.
Why it matters for exams: India's free trade agreements and the EU as a trading bloc are frequently tested under International Relations and Indian Economy, including the share of global GDP covered by such pacts.
Source: pragativadi.com