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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.

Science & Tech

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Science & Tech11 October

Union Health Minister lays foundation stone for ICMR's first high-altitude medicine research centre in Keylong

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda will lay the foundation stone for ICMR's Centre for High Altitude Medicine and Public Health Research (ICMR-CHAMP) in Keylong, Himachal Pradesh. The centre, under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, aims to advance research on health in high-altitude and climate-sensitive Himalayan regions, including disease patterns, maternal health, and disaster preparedness.

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Science & Tech10 October

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
Science & Tech10 October

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
Science & Tech9 October

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launches multilingual DST and MoST websites for citizen-accessible science

Dr. Jitendra Singh launched redeveloped DST and MoST websites offering single-window access to science schemes, grants, and fellowships. The platforms support 22 languages, follow DBIM 3.0 standards, and align with the PM's vision of 'Science by the People, Science for the People'. This enhances accessibility for students, researchers, and start-ups across India.

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Tested underScience and Technology in the NewsGovernment Schemes and ProgrammesGovernment Departments
Science & Tech9 October

India proposes global trials to combat cross-border telecom fraud using AI and international standards

Union Minister Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani highlighted India's five-layered strategy to fight telecom fraud, including ASTR's disconnection of over 82 lakh fraudulent connections and the Sanchar Saathi app's 25 million downloads. The Digital Intelligence Platform links 1,600 organisations and uses AI to detect spoofed calls and deepfakes, with a Financial Fraud Risk Indicator preventing over ₹5,000 crore in losses. The initiative aligns with ITU standards for global caller identity verification.

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Tested underCommunication TechnologiesNetwork Communication ProtocolsBorders and International Lines
Science & Tech8 October

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launches World Bank's World Development Report 2026 on AI for development

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the World Bank Group's World Development Report 2026, which outlines a framework for developing economies to harness AI through adoption, adaptation, and advancement. The event was co-hosted by IndiaAI Mission and MeitY, with stakeholders discussing AI-driven inclusive development and scaling solutions across sectors.

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Science & Tech7 October

PM Modi highlights Digital Public Infrastructure and cyber fraud concerns during GSMA interaction

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged inclusive digital development and emphasized Digital Public Infrastructure's role in global South growth. He stressed tech-driven solutions for cyber fraud and deepfakes, with GSMA board members acknowledging India's progress in 4G/5G and telecom manufacturing. The discussion aligns with India's broader digital transformation and DPI strategy.

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Tested underDigital Public InfrastructureInfrastructure and InvestmentSustainable Development
Science & Tech7 October

Raksha Rajya Mantri inaugurates SAREX-2026, highlighting India's advancement in MEOSAR capability

Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth inaugurated SAREX-2026 off Paradip, involving 32 delegates from 30 foreign nations. The exercise underscores India's evolution from LEOSAR to MEOSAR, with full operational capability of MEOLUT achieved through ISRO's collaboration. It reflects India's commitment to maritime safety under a whole-of-nation approach, aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047 and the Coast Guard's motto Vayam Rakshamah.

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Tested underInternational Organizations and Their FunctionsInternational Economic OrganisationsPorts and Maritime Infrastructure
October 2026 Current Affairs — Monthly Compilation and Test | GyanPrep