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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.

Schemes

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Schemes10 October

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
Schemes10 October

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
Schemes9 October

Government enhances Khadi spinning and weaving wages from April 2025 to boost artisan incomes

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has increased spinning and weaving wages effective April 2025 to improve artisan incomes. This supports rural livelihoods, women's empowerment, and sustainable development under Atmanirbhar Bharat. The move aligns with earlier schemes like Khadi Vikas Yojana and PMEGP that focus on income growth and skill development.

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Tested underWomen's Empowerment and Social ConditionsRight to Employment and Basic WagesCultural Heritage and Intangible Heritage
Schemes9 October

Union Minister Chirag Paswan urges youth to become job creators in food processing sector

Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, Shri Chirag Paswan, urged graduates from NIFTEM-K to shift from job seeking to job creation in India's food processing sector. He emphasized quality, farmer income, value addition, and reducing food wastage, linking it to 'Brand India' and the country's potential as a global food basket. The sector is seen as key to economic growth and rural employment.

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Tested underEconomic SectorsAgricultural ProcessingFood Preservation and Processing
Schemes8 October

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurates new facilities at ICAR-IIAB in Ranchi

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated five new facilities at ICAR-IIAB in Ranchi, including a school building, multipurpose hall, sports complex, and a NEXTGEN breeding facility, and laid the foundation for a guest house. The event also included a Pre-Rabi Kisan Goshti for 1,500 farmers under SCSP and TSP, promoting scientific agriculture and technology transfer from labs to fields in Jharkhand.

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Schemes8 October

MoSPI and Pahle India Foundation sign MoU to strengthen research and data analysis collaboration

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) signed a MoU with Pahle India Foundation to enhance collaboration in official statistics, research, data analysis, and capacity building. The agreement establishes a framework for joint activities based on MoSPI's priorities, promoting knowledge sharing and improved data research standards in India.

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Schemes8 October

Union Health Minister launches JOSH Teams to involve youth in TB elimination

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda launched JOSH (Joint Squad for Health) Teams under TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan to engage youth in TB prevention. The initiative targets 55 districts across 11 states in the first phase, with plans for nationwide expansion. It aligns with India’s 21% TB incidence decline and 92% treatment coverage, ahead of global trends.

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Schemes7 October

Union Minister urges tech and sustainable practices in PMGSY for rural road connectivity

The PMGSY Chintan Shivir in New Delhi brought together stakeholders to enhance rural road connectivity through technology, climate-resilient infrastructure, and improved maintenance. Under PMGSY-IV, 62,500 km of all-weather roads are targeted to connect 25,000 habitations with an outlay of ₹70,125 crore. The Union Minister emphasized GPS, AI, and digital monitoring for better implementation and accountability.

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Tested underEmerging TechnologiesRural Development ProgrammesRural Infrastructure
Schemes7 October

NCAHP notifies regulations to standardise allied and healthcare education and registration

The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) under MoHFW has introduced autonomous boards and a central assessment committee to ensure quality in allied healthcare education. It has also launched a competency-based D.MRIT programme with six-month clinical internship and introduced digital registration with QR-coded certificates for public verification of professionals.

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Tested underGovernment Schemes and ProgrammesHealthcare StandardsEducation and Institutional Governance
October 2026 Current Affairs — Monthly Compilation and Test | GyanPrep