1.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, addressing the 25th SCO Council of Heads of Government in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on 20 October 2026, urged member states to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorism, saying there can be no double standards on terror.
Key facts
- Meeting: 25th SCO Council of Heads of Government, Dushanbe, 20 Oct 2026
- India's representative: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- He recalled the SCO Summit in Bishkek (Aug-Sep 2026)
Why it matters for exams: SCO meetings and India's stand on terrorism are frequent IR questions.
Practice MCQ
Who represented India at the 25th SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting in Dushanbe?
- (A) S. Jaishankar
- (B) Rajnath Singh
- (C) Amit Shah
- (D) Nirmala Sitharaman
Show answer
Answer: (B) Rajnath Singh. Rajnath Singh addressed the 25th SCO CHG meeting in Dushanbe on 20 Oct 2026 (PIB, MoD).
Source: PIB - Ministry of Defence (Release ID 2325428), 20 October 2026
2.
Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said India's nuclear programme is for peaceful purposes and that nuclear energy will help meet rising power demand, including from AI and data centres. India targets 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047 and net zero emissions by 2070.
Key facts
- Nuclear power target: 100 GW by 2047
- Net Zero target: 2070
- Remarks made at the Bloomberg Economy Forum 2026
Why it matters for exams: Energy targets (100 GW nuclear by 2047, net zero 2070) are high-frequency questions.
Practice MCQ
What nuclear power capacity does India target by 2047?
- (A) 22 GW
- (B) 50 GW
- (C) 100 GW
- (D) 500 GW
Show answer
Answer: (C) 100 GW. India targets 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047 and Net Zero by 2070 (PIB, DAE, 20 Oct 2026).
Source: PIB - Department of Atomic Energy (Release ID 2325436), 20 October 2026
3.
WWF-India's Programme Centre under EIACP, supported by the Environment Ministry, launched a nationwide Green Diwali Campaign from 20 October to 8 November 2026, urging a cracker-free Diwali in line with Mission LiFE, with special focus on the 130 cities under the National Clean Air Programme.
Key facts
- Campaign: Green Diwali, 20 Oct-8 Nov 2026
- Run by: WWF-India EIACP Programme Centre, supported by MoEFCC; linked to Mission LiFE
- Focus: 130 NCAP cities
Why it matters for exams: NCAP and Mission LiFE are recurring environment questions.
Practice MCQ
How many cities are covered under the National Clean Air Programme, the focus of the 2026 Green Diwali Campaign?
- (A) 100
- (B) 122
- (C) 130
- (D) 150
Show answer
Answer: (C) 130. The campaign focuses on the 130 cities covered under NCAP (PIB, MoEFCC, 20 Oct 2026).
Source: PIB - Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (Release ID 2325381), 20 October 2026
4.
Deepthi Jeevanji again won gold in the women's 400m T20 at the Asian Para Games 2026, defending her title with a Games record.
Key facts
- Athlete: Deepthi Jeevanji (para athletics)
- Event: Women's 400m T20, Asian Para Games 2026
- Gold, title defended with a Games record
Why it matters for exams: Repeat champions and records are typical sports questions.
Practice MCQ
In which event did Deepthi Jeevanji defend her Asian Para Games title in 2026?
- (A) Women's 200m T12
- (B) Women's 400m T20
- (C) Women's 1500m T11
- (D) Women's long jump T47
Show answer
Answer: (B) Women's 400m T20. Deepthi Jeevanji won gold in the Women's 400m T20, defending her title with a Games record (PIB, PMO, 20 Oct 2026).
Source: PIB - Prime Minister's Office (Release ID 2325496), 20 October 2026
5.
Pranav Soorma won gold in the men's discus throw F51/52/53 at the Asian Para Games 2026 with a record-breaking throw that set a new Asian record.
Key facts
- Athlete: Pranav Soorma
- Event: Men's Discus Throw F51/52/53, Asian Para Games 2026
- Gold with a new Asian record
Why it matters for exams: Record-setting medals are likely sports questions.
Practice MCQ
Pranav Soorma won gold at the Asian Para Games 2026 in which event?
- (A) Men's javelin F46
- (B) Men's discus throw F51/52/53
- (C) Men's shot put F57
- (D) Men's club throw F51
Show answer
Answer: (B) Men's discus throw F51/52/53. Pranav Soorma won gold in the Men's Discus Throw F51/52/53 with a new Asian record (PIB, PMO, 20 Oct 2026).
Source: PIB - Prime Minister's Office (Release ID 2325602), 20 October 2026
6.
Simran won gold with a new record in the women's 200m T12 at the Asian Para Games 2026, improving on her silver from the previous edition.
Key facts
- Athlete: Simran (para athletics)
- Event: Women's 200m T12, Asian Para Games 2026
- Gold with a new record; silver at the previous edition
Why it matters for exams: Para athletics medals by event class are asked in sports questions.
Practice MCQ
Simran won gold at the Asian Para Games 2026 in which event?
- (A) Women's 100m T13
- (B) Women's 200m T12
- (C) Women's 400m T20
- (D) Women's 1500m T12/13
Show answer
Answer: (B) Women's 200m T12. Simran won gold in the Women's 200m T12 with a new record (PIB, PMO, 20 Oct 2026).
Source: PIB - Prime Minister's Office (Release ID 2325590), 20 October 2026
