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Monthly compilation

October 2026

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.

Polity

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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
Polity9 October

India's parliamentary delegation participates in IPU Assembly in Tanzania, supports climate resilience debate and engages on governance and AI

India's delegation, led by Rajya Sabha's Deputy Chairman Shri Harivansh, participated in the 153rd IPU Assembly in Arusha. They supported a climate disaster resolution proposed by Nepal and engaged in debates on good governance, AI, and UN conflict prevention. Dr. Anurag Singh Thakur and Dr. Sasmit Patra contributed to discussions on democracy and sustainable development, while the Secretary-General shared India's parliamentary budget processes. Mr. Milton Dick of Australia was elected IPU President on 9 October 2026.

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Tested underParliamentary DemocracyParliamentary CommitteesEmergency Provisions in the Indian Constitution
Polity7 October

Dr. Jitendra Singh stresses inclusive Hindi promotion through opportunities, not imposition

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized that Hindi promotion should be based on creating employment and professional opportunities, not imposition. He noted a significant rise in Hindi usage since PM Modi’s tenure and proposed expanding language options in skill programs and school teaching, with suggestions forwarded to relevant ministries.

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Tested underOfficial Language and Language PolicyGovernment Departments and MinistriesUnion Government
October 2026 Current Affairs — Monthly Compilation and Test | GyanPrep