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Current Affairs 29 October 2026
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC (29 October 2026)
1. The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum concluded in October 2026 in which city?
[A] Mumbai
[B] New Delhi
[C] Bengaluru
[D] Hyderabad
Answer: B
2. The Defence Acquisition Council approved procurement proposals worth approximately how much on 26 October 2026?
[A] ₹1.25 lakh crore
[B] ₹1.75 lakh crore
[C] ₹2.12 lakh crore
[D] ₹3.50 lakh crore
Answer: C
3. Which team did India defeat to secure the T20 International series in October 2026?
[A] Australia
[B] England
[C] New Zealand
[D] South Africa
Answer: C
4. How many runs did Abhishek Sharma score in the third India–New Zealand T20 International on 27 October 2026?
[A] 98 runs off 42 balls
[B] 105 runs off 40 balls
[C] 113 runs off 38 balls
[D] 120 runs off 45 balls
Answer: C
5. How many functional launch pads does ISRO aim to have by 2029?
[A] Two
[B] Three
[C] Four
[D] Six
Answer: C
29 October 2026 One-liner Current Affairs
1. Tatanagar Railway Station in Jharkhand is planned to expand from five platforms to how many? – Nine
2. Which ministry plans to redesign the survey of unincorporated enterprises for 2027–28 to capture challenges faced by women entrepreneurs? – Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
3. Which archaeological site in Chhattisgarh was added to India’s UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in October 2026? – Sirpur
4. Who was appointed as the next Chairman and Managing Director of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) in October 2026? – Sunil Kumar
5. Which country is scheduled to hold the BRICS chairship in 2027? – China
Important Current Affairs 29 October 2026
- Cyclone Arnab: Andhra Pradesh and Odisha prepared for Cyclone Arnab, with forecasts of wind gusts reaching 150 km/h.
- Defence procurement: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹2.12 lakh crore, with 82% planned from Indian industry.
- BRICS Parliamentary Forum: The forum concluded in New Delhi with a unanimous joint declaration, and China is set to take over the chairship in 2027.
- India–Canada relations: India and Canada held their first Migration and Mobility Dialogue in New Delhi, focusing on students and skilled workers.
- GST update: India clarified that certain brokerage services provided to overseas clients may qualify as exports and be exempt from 18% GST.
- Jio Platforms: Jio Platforms made its stock-market debut on 28 October 2026, following an IPO reported as India’s largest.
- Climate change: The World Meteorological Organization reported that atmospheric carbon dioxide reached a record 426.8 parts per million in 2025.
- Science and technology: ESTIC 2026 opened at Bharat Mandapam with 12 frontier-technology themes and participation from 150 deep-tech startups.
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Conclusion
Current events play a crucial role in preparing for the NDA, CDS, AFCAT, and UPSC exams. Important topics to focus on include international relations, defence advancements, economic growth, space exploration, and environmental issues. Being well-informed about these subjects can significantly boost your performance in competitive exams. Additionally, students can download the Target Defence Academy Mobile App to access the October 2026 Current Affairs, ensuring they stay up to date and ready for upcoming challenges.
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