Current Affairs for Monday, 12 October 2026

Yuva Sangam Phase VII under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat

The Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education is implementing Yuva Sangam Phase VII to foster national integration among youth from 20 paired States and Union Territories. The Uttarakhand delegation's visit to West Bengal began on 7 October 2026 with Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University as the nodal institute.

📌 Static GK link: Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme was launched in 2015 to promote cultural exchange across states.

Special Campaign 6.0 by Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare

The Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare is participating in Special Campaign 6.0 from 2 to 31 October 2026 to institutionalise Swachhata and reduce pendency in government offices. The campaign focuses on improving workplace efficiency and promoting a cleaner environment.

Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses

The Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses was launched on 11 October 2025 with a financial allocation of ₹11,440 crore for 2025‑26 to 2030‑31. It aims to make India self‑sufficient in pulses by boosting domestic production and reducing import dependence.

📌 Static GK link: India is the world's largest producer and consumer of pulses.

Foundation stone of ICMR Centre for High Altitude Medicine

Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda laid the foundation stone of the ICMR Centre for High Altitude Medicine and Public Health Research (ICMR‑CHAMP) at Keylong, Lahaul & Spiti, Himachal Pradesh on 12 October 2026. The centre will strengthen multidisciplinary research on high‑altitude health issues.

📌 Static GK link: ICMR is the apex body in India for biomedical research.

IITM Pune hosts APARC Early Career Workshop

The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune hosted the APARC Early Career Researcher Workshop on 12 October 2026 as a curtain‑raiser for the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC). The event was addressed by the Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

📌 Static GK link: IITM Pune functions under the Ministry of Earth Sciences and focuses on monsoon and climate research.

INS Trishul arrives for Exercise KONKAN 2026

Indian Navy’s guided missile stealth frigate INS Trishul arrived at Plymouth, United Kingdom on 8 October 2026 to participate in Exercise KONKAN‑26 with the Royal Navy. The exercise is being conducted off Plymouth in two phases from 8 to 15 October 2026.

📌 Static GK link: Exercise KONKAN is an annual bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy, initiated in 2004.

INS Sahyadri arrives for Exercise INDRA 2026

Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri reached Vladivostok, Russia on 10 October 2026 to take part in Exercise INDRA 2026 with the Russian Federation Navy. The exercise is scheduled from 13 to 18 October 2026.

📌 Static GK link: Exercise INDRA is a bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and the Russian Navy, started in 2003.

Development projects worth over ₹13,000 crore in Chennai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone, inaugurated and dedicated development projects worth over ₹13,000 crore in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 12 October 2026. The projects aim to improve daily commutes, boost industry and trade, and create employment for youth.

📌 Static GK link: Chennai is the capital city of Tamil Nadu.

DoNER Minister's development engagements in Mizoram

Union Minister for Development of North‑East Region Jyotiraditya Scindia will lead development‑focused engagements in Mizoram on 12 and 13 October 2026, including inaugurating projects and interacting with students and civil society representatives.

Fit India Sunday on Cycle event in Varanasi

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya led the 94th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Varanasi on 12 October 2026, featuring a 5.5‑km cycle rally, anti‑drug pledge and participation of Asian Games medallists.