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Yard 3040 'Shreyas', a Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), was launched at GRSE, Kolkata, on 10 October 2026 in the presence of Vice Chief of the Naval Staff VAdm Ajay Kochhar. NGOPVs are being built at GSL, Goa and GRSE, Kolkata; 'Shreyas' means 'best' in Sanskrit.
Key facts
- Ship: NGOPV Yard 3040 'Shreyas' (means 'best' or 'most excellent')
- Launched at: GRSE, Kolkata, 10 Oct 2026
- NGOPV builders: Goa Shipyard Ltd and GRSE
Why it matters for exams: Ship names, classes and shipyards are frequent naval questions.
Practice MCQ
The Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel 'Shreyas' was launched in October 2026 at which shipyard?
- (A) Mazagon Dock, Mumbai
- (B) GRSE, Kolkata
- (C) Cochin Shipyard
- (D) L&T, Kattupalli
Show answer
Answer: (B) GRSE, Kolkata. Yard 3040 'Shreyas' was launched at GRSE, Kolkata, on 10 Oct 2026 (PIB, MoD).
Source: PIB - Ministry of Defence (Release ID 2321795), 10 October 2026
2.
The Sports Ministry and Gujarat government announced the BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games 2026 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad, on 12 October 2026, under India's BRICS Chairship. The non-competitive event showcases traditional sports of BRICS members and partners.
Key facts
- Event: BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games 2026
- Venue: Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad (12 Oct 2026)
- Held under India's BRICS Chairship; non-competitive format
Why it matters for exams: India's BRICS Chairship in 2026 makes BRICS events likely exam material.
Practice MCQ
Which city hosted the BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games in October 2026?
- (A) New Delhi
- (B) Ahmedabad
- (C) Varanasi
- (D) Bhubaneswar
Show answer
Answer: (B) Ahmedabad. The Games were held at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad, under India's BRICS Chairship (PIB, 10 Oct 2026).
Source: PIB - Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (Release ID 2321660), 10 October 2026
3.
The fifth Kautilya Economic Conclave, held from 3 to 5 October 2026 in New Delhi on the theme "Resilience in an Age of Flux", was organised by the Institute of Economic Growth (IEG) with the Finance Ministry. It drew over 200 participants, including over 80 from about 30 countries, and was inaugurated by Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan.
Key facts
- Organiser: Institute of Economic Growth (IEG), in partnership with the Ministry of Finance
- Inaugurated by: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan (3 Oct 2026)
- Participation: 200+ including 80+ international participants from ~30 countries
Why it matters for exams: Organisers of economic conclaves are a typical follow-up question to the theme.
Practice MCQ
Which institute organises the Kautilya Economic Conclave in partnership with the Ministry of Finance?
- (A) NIPFP
- (B) Institute of Economic Growth
- (C) ICRIER
- (D) NCAER
Show answer
Answer: (B) Institute of Economic Growth. KEC 2026 was organised by the Institute of Economic Growth (IEG) with the Ministry of Finance (PIB, 10 Oct 2026).
Source: PIB - Ministry of Finance (Release ID 2321828), 10 October 2026
4.
The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (DoT) and ICAR hosted the second meeting of the UN Global Initiative on AI for Agri-Food Systems (GI-AI4FS) alongside IMC 2026. The initiative is coordinated by the ITU with FAO, IFAD and WFP.
Key facts
- Meeting: 2nd meeting of GI-AI4FS, New Delhi, alongside IMC 2026
- Hosts: TEC (DoT) and ICAR
- Coordinator: ITU, with FAO, IFAD and WFP
Why it matters for exams: UN agencies and AI-for-agriculture initiatives are newer GA topics.
Practice MCQ
The UN Global Initiative on AI for Agri-Food Systems is coordinated by which agency?
- (A) FAO
- (B) ITU
- (C) WFP
- (D) UNDP
Show answer
Answer: (B) ITU. GI-AI4FS is coordinated by the International Telecommunication Union with FAO, IFAD and WFP (PIB, 10 Oct 2026).
Source: PIB - Ministry of Communications (Release ID 2321784), 10 October 2026
5.
PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) aims to develop 100 Aspirational Agricultural Districts by improving productivity, irrigation, credit and post-harvest infrastructure. It was approved by the Cabinet on 16 July 2025 for six years and launched by the Prime Minister on 11 October 2025.
Key facts
- Scheme: Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY)
- Target: 100 Aspirational Agricultural Districts
- Approved 16 Jul 2025 for six years; launched 11 Oct 2025
Why it matters for exams: Agriculture schemes, their coverage and launch dates are common scheme questions.
Practice MCQ
How many Aspirational Agricultural Districts does the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana aim to develop?
- (A) 50
- (B) 100
- (C) 112
- (D) 150
Show answer
Answer: (B) 100. PMDDKY seeks to develop 100 Aspirational Agricultural Districts (PIB Backgrounder, 10 Oct 2026).
Source: PIB - PIB Backgrounder (Release ID 2321731), 10 October 2026
6.
The National Biodiversity Authority disbursed Rs 2.02 crore to 27 States and 3 UTs as their share of Access and Benefit-Sharing contributions from seed companies that used biological resources such as rice, eggplant, tomato and okra, to support conservation and local communities.
Key facts
- Amount: Rs 2.02 crore, to 27 States and 3 UTs
- Source: Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) contributions from seed-sector companies
- Authority: National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)
Why it matters for exams: Access and Benefit-Sharing under the Biological Diversity Act is a recurring environment topic.
Practice MCQ
Which body disbursed Access and Benefit-Sharing funds from the seed sector to states in October 2026?
- (A) NABARD
- (B) National Biodiversity Authority
- (C) ICAR
- (D) Protection of Plant Varieties Authority
Show answer
Answer: (B) National Biodiversity Authority. The National Biodiversity Authority disbursed Rs 2.02 crore (PIB, MoEFCC, 10 Oct 2026).
Source: PIB - Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (Release ID 2321791), 10 October 2026
