IIT Kanpur Plans Defence Drone Hub and Strategic Research Expansion
On 14 October 2026, IIT Kanpur announced plans to establish a defence drone hub with the Ministry of Defence to develop critical components currently imported from abroad. The...
CMFRI STI Hub Supports 84 Fisheries Micro-enterprises in Kerala
The Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) hub of the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) facilitated the establishment of 84 micro-enterprises in eight districts of Kerala between 2022...
Union Cabinet Extends NSAP and Revises Disability Pension Norms
On 14 October 2026, the Union Cabinet approved ₹53,428 crore to continue the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) for five years, from 2026–27 to 2030–31. The programme is...
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: October 15, 2026
1. What is Ceropegia tamilnaduensis that was recently seen in news? [A] Newly discovered plant species [B] A type of virus [C] Newly discovered species of frog [D]...
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...
