Monthly compilation
45 facts across 9 syllabus headings, newest first. Each one is the same fact that ran in the daily capsule, with its source.
Monthly test
25 questions on October 2026
Drawn from 77 written this month; a fresh selection each attempt.
The CBN Madhya Pradesh Unit conducted two operations in October 2026, seizing 4,209.80 kg poppy straw, two vehicles, and 100 wheat bags used as cover. Three persons were arrested under the NDPS Act, 1985, as part of India's 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' initiative to combat drug trafficking.
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.
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released a strategic roadmap for environmental economic accounts in India from 2026 to 2030, building on its 2022–2026 plan. It identifies priority areas like forest, water, soil, biodiversity, and ocean accounts, aligning with UN-endorsed SEEA framework and recommendations from the Green National Account framework.
Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav urged at the UNFCCC Pre-COP31 meeting in Fiji to close understanding gaps, fulfill climate commitments, and accelerate implementation of the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C goal. He emphasized consensus on long-term climate objectives and the need for practical, community-based solutions and annual success stories in mitigation and adaptation.
