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Saturday, 10 October 2026

Current affairs, 10 October

8 facts an exam could ask, each in two or three sentences and each linked to its official source.

Science & TechSchemesDefenceEnvironmentPolityNational

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Science & Tech

Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood launches tech-driven initiatives at Fourth All S&T Clusters’ Meet in Chandigarh

Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser, chaired the Fourth All S&T Clusters’ Meet in Chandigarh, emphasizing inter-cluster collaboration and technology deployment. Key initiatives include an automatic weather station for climate-smart agriculture, EV charging and battery swapping stations in Himachal Pradesh and Panchkula, and a report on microalgal photobioreactors. The event underscores the role of S&T clusters as national technology accelerators and promotes regional innovation ecosystems.

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Tested underTechnology and InnovationScience and Technology in IndiaEmerging Technologies
Schemes

Prime Minister launches PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana to transform 100 aspirational agricultural districts

The PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) was launched in October 2025 to develop 100 aspirational agricultural districts identified by low productivity, cropping intensity, and credit access. It integrates 36 central schemes across 11 ministries and is implemented through a three-tier structure involving district, state, and national levels. The scheme aims to boost productivity, irrigation, credit access, and post-harvest infrastructure in rural India.

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Tested underAgricultural Infrastructure and Rural DevelopmentAgricultural IrrigationStates and Union Territories
Defence

Raksha Mantri highlights self-reliance and tech-driven defence in Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh addressed the second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Jodhpur, involving air forces from seven FFCs and 32 observer nations. He stressed self-reliance, technological innovation, and trust-based defence partnerships in modern warfare, citing AI, drones, and cyber domains as key future challenges. The exercise underscores India's growing role in multinational defence cooperation and technological integration.

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Tested underDefence and Armed ForcesTechnology and InnovationDefence and Security
Schemes

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports launches MY Bharat Youth Convention to inspire youth in nation-building

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organised the MY Bharat Youth Convention in Varanasi to engage youth in Viksit Bharat@2047. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya urged young people to become ambassadors of nation-building, emphasizing discipline, service, and community action. The event brought together youth achievers from sports, academics, and digital media.

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Tested underGovernment Schemes and ProgrammesIndian LeadersGovernment Departments and Ministries
Environment

NBA disburses Rs 2.02 crore in ABS funds to 27 states and 3 UTs for biodiversity and community welfare

The National Biodiversity Authority released Rs 2.02 crore from Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) contributions to 27 State Biodiversity Boards and 3 Union Territory Biodiversity Councils. The funds support biodiversity conservation and local livelihoods, with top states like Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal receiving significant shares. This follows India's commitment to equitable benefit-sharing under the Convention on Biological Diversity.

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Tested underBiodiversity ConservationStates and Union TerritoriesUnion Territories of India
Polity

India's parliamentary delegation votes for Australia's Milton Dick as IPU President

Shri Harivansh, Anurag Singh Thakur, and Kamaljeet Sehrawat cast India's three votes to elect Australia's Milton Dick as President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union. The election reflects India's active role in global parliamentary democracy and its support for inclusive development and climate resilience. This follows India's longstanding engagement with the IPU, a key platform for multilateral parliamentary cooperation.

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Tested underParliamentary DemocracyLok SabhaRajya Sabha
Science & Tech

Team Singularity and Ferrum Incubators win Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2026

Team Singularity and Ferrum Incubators won junior and senior categories respectively in the Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2026, organised by DoT and ITU. The event, linked to SDG 3 on public health, involved 57 teams from 14 states and aimed at promoting youth innovation in robotics for health emergencies.

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Tested underTechnology and InnovationSustainable Development GoalsGovernment Departments and Ministries
National

India upgrades 75 lighthouses to tourism destinations, launching digital ticketing under DGLL

India has transformed 75 lighthouses into tourism destinations, including key ones in Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. These are now solar-powered and linked via a digital ticketing platform under the Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, boosting maritime heritage tourism and local employment. This builds on India’s long maritime tradition and aligns with national efforts in coastal infrastructure and heritage preservation.

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Tested underPorts and Maritime InfrastructureCoastlines of IndiaE-Governance and Digital Infrastructure
Current Affairs 10 October 2026 | GyanPrep