UPSC Prelims 2027 CGS Test-8
1. The UAE was founded on 2 December 1971 as a federation. Consider the following emirates: Umm al Quwain Ras al Khaimah Ajman Sharjah Which of the above...
BFI Suspends Pramod Kumar Pending Inquiry
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) President Ajay Singh suspended Secretary General Pramod Kumar with immediate effect on 13 October 2026. The suspension is pending an inquiry into...
Maharashtra Declares Drought in 305 Talukas
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on 14 October 2026 that the state had expanded its drought declaration to 305 talukas, from 265 talukas declared drought-affected on 26...
Peter Nagy, Nature Morte Founder, Dies at 67
American artist and gallerist Peter Nagy died on 13 October 2026, aged 67, after a prolonged illness. He co-founded Nature Morte in New York City in 1982 with...
Oscar Whitfield Wins Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026
On 14 October 2026, 14-year-old British photographer Oscar Whitfield was named Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026. He lives in Zimbabwe and won with a black-and-white photograph...
IMF and World Bank Launch Bangkok Blueprint to Combat Cyber Fraud
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG), in coordination with the Bank of Thailand, launched the Bangkok Blueprint on 14 October 2026 during their Annual...
Archaeologists Identify Early Bronze Age Shipwreck near Kekova Island
Archaeologists announced the discovery of an ancient shipwreck off Kekova Island in Antalya, Turkey, on 14 October 2026. The wreck is estimated to be 4,400–4,700 years old and...
Punjab to Host Men’s Asian Champions Trophy
Punjab will host the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy from 27 October to 5 November 2026 in Jalandhar and Mohali. It will be the first international hockey tournament in...
TDB Funds ideaForge’s YETI Autonomous Logistics Aircraft
ideaForge Technology Limited secured a ₹151-crore long-term debt facility from the Government of India’s Technology Development Board (TDB) for engineering and developing its YETI autonomous aerial logistics vehicle....
Kolkata to Host Barcelona and Real Madrid Legends on November 25
Kolkata is scheduled to host an exhibition match between Barcelona Legends and Real Madrid Legends on November 25, 2026. The match will be played at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati...
Shipping Ministry Launches Credit Insurance for Shipbuilders
On 13 October 2026, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways launched two credit risk insurance products for India’s shipbuilding industry. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced the policies...
