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Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stones for, inaugurated and dedicated development projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on 11 October 2026. He highlighted the expansion of metro networks and port infrastructure.
Key facts
- Value: over Rs 13,000 crore
- Place: Chennai, Tamil Nadu (11 Oct 2026)
- Focus areas named: urban metro networks and port infrastructure
Why it matters for exams: Big-ticket project launches by state are asked as "where/how much" questions.
Practice MCQ
In which city did the PM launch development projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore on 11 October 2026?
- (A) Coimbatore
- (B) Chennai
- (C) Madurai
- (D) Puducherry
Show answer
Answer: (B) Chennai. The projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore were in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (PIB, PMO, 11 Oct 2026).
Source: PIB - Prime Minister's Office (Release ID 2321985), 11 October 2026
2.
INS Trishul, a guided missile stealth frigate, arrived at Plymouth, UK, for KONKAN-26, the annual India-UK bilateral maritime exercise with the Royal Navy, held in two phases from 8 to 15 October 2026.
Key facts
- Exercise: KONKAN-26 (India-UK annual bilateral maritime exercise)
- Indian ship: INS Trishul; venue off Plymouth, UK
- Dates: 8-15 Oct 2026, harbour and sea phases
Why it matters for exams: Konkan (India-UK) is a high-frequency exercise question.
Practice MCQ
Exercise Konkan is a bilateral maritime exercise between India and which country?
- (A) France
- (B) United Kingdom
- (C) Oman
- (D) Sri Lanka
Show answer
Answer: (B) United Kingdom. KONKAN is the annual India-UK bilateral maritime exercise; KONKAN-26 was off Plymouth (PIB, MoD, 11 Oct 2026).
Source: PIB - Ministry of Defence (Release ID 2321915), 11 October 2026
3.
Indian Railways announced 3,548 graduate-level vacancies under NTPC through CEN No. 06/2026, with online applications open until 6 November 2026. The posts are Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, Goods Train Manager (2,750 posts), Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist and Senior Clerk cum Typist.
Key facts
- Notification: CEN No. 06/2026, NTPC (Graduate), Railway Recruitment Boards
- Total vacancies: 3,548; Goods Train Manager: 2,750
- Last date to apply: 6 Nov 2026
Why it matters for exams: Directly relevant to railway aspirants, and recruitment numbers are themselves asked in GA.
Practice MCQ
How many vacancies were announced under RRB NTPC Graduate CEN 06/2026?
- (A) 2,750
- (B) 3,445
- (C) 3,548
- (D) 11,558
Show answer
Answer: (C) 3,548. Indian Railways announced 3,548 graduate-level NTPC vacancies; 2,750 are for Goods Train Manager (PIB, 11 Oct 2026).
Source: PIB - Ministry of Railways (Release ID 2321873), 11 October 2026
4.
The Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, launched on 11 October 2025 with an allocation of Rs 11,440 crore for 2025-26 to 2030-31, completed one year. It aims to make India self-reliant in pulses by 2030-31 by raising domestic output and reducing imports.
Key facts
- Mission launched: 11 Oct 2025
- Allocation: Rs 11,440 crore (2025-26 to 2030-31)
- Goal: self-sufficiency in pulses by 2030-31; India is the largest producer of pulses
Why it matters for exams: Crop missions, outlays and target years are standard scheme questions.
Practice MCQ
What is the financial allocation for the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025-26 to 2030-31)?
- (A) Rs 6,000 crore
- (B) Rs 11,440 crore
- (C) Rs 24,000 crore
- (D) Rs 1 lakh crore
Show answer
Answer: (B) Rs 11,440 crore. The Mission is backed by Rs 11,440 crore for 2025-26 to 2030-31 (PIB Backgrounder, 11 Oct 2026).
Source: PIB - PIB Backgrounder (Release ID 2321892), 11 October 2026
5.
The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune, hosted an Early Career Researcher workshop, "The ECR Nexus", as a curtain-raiser for the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC). Earth Sciences Secretary Dr T. Srinivasa Kumar outlined the conclave's vision.
Key facts
- Host: Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune (Ministry of Earth Sciences)
- Event: curtain-raiser for ESTIC (Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave)
- Address by: Dr T. Srinivasa Kumar, Secretary, MoES
Why it matters for exams: Research institutes and their cities (IITM = Pune) are classic static GK linked to current events.
Practice MCQ
The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology is located in which city?
- (A) New Delhi
- (B) Pune
- (C) Bengaluru
- (D) Bhubaneswar
Show answer
Answer: (B) Pune. IITM is in Pune; it hosted the ESTIC curtain-raiser workshop (PIB, MoES, 11 Oct 2026).
Source: PIB - Ministry of Earth Sciences (Release ID 2321986), 11 October 2026
