Juno Detects Complex Plasma Waves at Jupiter’s Bow Shock
NASA’s Juno spacecraft detected complex plasma waves and multiple shock regions in Jupiter’s magnetic environment during observations in December 2024. The University of Iowa-led study, published online in...
Anil Menon Completes Fourth Spacewalk at the ISS
NASA astronaut Anil Menon completed his fourth career spacewalk on 29 October 2026, alongside Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk, at the International Space Station (ISS). The spacewalk...
ECI Extends SIR Deadlines in Delhi and Five States
On 29 October 2026, the Election Commission of India (ECI) revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi, Haryana, Telangana, Nagaland, Andhra...
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 30, 2026
1. Which Indian naval participated in the India–Republic of Korea bilateral naval exercise 2026? [A] INS Kolkata[B] INS Sahyadri[C] INS Vikrant[D] INS Chennai Show Answer Correct Answer: B...
Christine Lagarde Resigns Early as ECB President
Christine Lagarde announced on 29 October 2026 that she would resign as President of the European Central Bank (ECB), with effect from 7 February 2027. Her eight-year term...
Jantar Mantar Added to India Biennale 2026
Jantar Mantar in Central Delhi has been added as a venue for the India Biennale 2026, a 108-day festival of art, architecture and design organised by the Ministry...
UPSC Prelims 2027 CGS Test-15
1. Match List-I with List-II: List-I (Semiconductor Material/Device) List-II (Primary Application/Characteristic) A. Indium Phosphide (InP) 1. Foundation of microprocessors B. MOSFET 2. Fibre optic communication systems C. Gallium...
Indian-Origin Pilot Smit Machchhar Receives UAE’s Highest Honour
On 27 October 2026, Indian-origin pilot Captain Smit Machchhar received the First-Class Order of Zayed II, described as the United Arab Emirates’ highest civilian honour. He received it...
Pallid Harrier and European Roller Arrive at Masai Plateau
Migratory birds, including the Pallid Harrier and European Roller, began arriving at Kolhapur’s Masai Plateau with the onset of winter in late October 2026. Montagu’s Harrier and Lesser...
India to Showcase Indigenous Defence Capabilities at VISV-2026
VISV-2026, short for Vision, Innovation, Synergy, Values, is being organised by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) with the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS). Minister of...
New India Foundation Announces 2026 Book Prize Shortlist
The New India Foundation (NIF) announced the shortlist for the 2026 Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF Book Prize on October 28–29, 2026. The shortlist comprises five non-fiction books published in...
