Here are the key current affairs developments of 15 October 2026 relevant for competitive examinations.
12 exam-relevant updates · 7-question quiz · Written from the day's official releases and automatically checked
Schemes & Policy#1
Advanced Chemicals added to RDI Scheme
The Department of Science and Technology has included Advanced Chemicals, Petrochemicals and Material Technologies as an eligible sector under the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme with effect from 8 October 2026.
📌 Static GK link: The RDI Scheme is implemented by the Department of Science and Technology to promote innovation in identified technology areas.
Source: PIB · Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers - Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals ↗Schemes & Policy#2
BHAVYA scheme to create 100 industrial parks
The Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) plans to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across India with a total outlay of ₹33,660 crore.
📌 Static GK link: The scheme supports the National Manufacturing Mission's goal to raise manufacturing's share of GDP to 25 percent by 2035.
Source: PIB · PIB Backgrounder ↗Schemes & Policy#3
BHARAT TULIP to aid traditional artisans
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, through the National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation, is implementing the BHARAT TULIP programme to help traditional artisans sell products via digital platforms; the scheme was launched on 5 November 2024.
📌 Static GK link: The programme falls under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment's initiatives for livelihood support of backward classes.
Source: PIB · Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment ↗Schemes & Policy#4
National Fellowship Scheme for Scheduled Castes
The National Fellowship Scheme for Scheduled Castes provides financial assistance to students from disadvantaged backgrounds for pursuing higher education and research; it is administered by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
📌 Static GK link: The scheme is part of government efforts to improve access to higher education for Scheduled Caste students.
Source: PIB · Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment ↗Economy & Banking#5
IDBI Bank strategic restructuring approved
The Cabinet has approved the strategic restructuring of IDBI Bank Ltd, under which 60.72% of its equity will be sold, with the government and LIC each holding about half of that stake before the sale.
📌 Static GK link: IDBI Bank Ltd is a scheduled commercial bank regulated by the Reserve Bank of India.
Source: PIB · Ministry of Finance ↗International#6
Finance Minister to attend IMF/World Bank meetings in Bangkok
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit Bangkok from 14 to 18 October 2026 to participate in the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, as well as G20 and G7 Finance Ministers' meetings.
📌 Static GK link: The Union Finance Minister represents India at the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings each year.
Source: PIB · Ministry of Finance ↗International#7
India approves accession to SIOFA
The Central Government has approved India's accession to the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA), allowing Indian-flagged fishing vessels to operate in international waters under the agreement.
📌 Static GK link: SIOFA is a regional fisheries management organisation focused on the sustainable use of marine resources in the southern Indian Ocean.
Source: PIB · Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying ↗Defence#8
Indian Navy to hand over CTF 154 command
The Indian Navy will relinquish command of Combined Task Force 154 (CTF 154) of the Combined Maritime Forces in a ceremony at Manama, Bahrain on 14 October 2026.
📌 Static GK link: Combined Task Force 154 is a multinational maritime training task force under the Combined Maritime Forces partnership.
Source: PIB · Ministry of Defence ↗Defence#9
Nursing cadets commissioned into Military Nursing Service
Twenty-nine nursing cadets from the College of Nursing, Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi were commissioned as Lieutenants into the Military Nursing Service on 14 October 2026.
📌 Static GK link: The Military Nursing Service is a specialised branch of the Indian Army responsible for nursing care of armed forces personnel.
Source: PIB · Ministry of Defence ↗Sports#10
India's performance at Asian Games 2026
At the Asian Games 2026 held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, India finished fourth in the medal tally with 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze medals, totalling 85 medals.
📌 Static GK link: The Asian Games are a multi-sport event held every four years for athletes from Asian countries.
Source: PIB · Prime Minister's Office ↗Reports & Indices#11
Wholesale Price Index data for September and July 2026 released
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry released the provisional Wholesale Price Index for September 2026 and the final index for July 2026.
📌 Static GK link: The Wholesale Price Index is compiled by the Office of the Economic Adviser under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to measure inflation at the wholesale level.
Source: PIB · Ministry of Commerce & Industry ↗Awards & Honours#12
DoT to honour States for recovering lost mobile phones
The Department of Telecommunications will award States, Union Territories, districts and police stations that show the best performance in recovering lost or stolen mobile handsets through the Sanchar Saathi portal.
📌 Static GK link: The Sanchar Saathi portal is a citizen-centric initiative of the Department of Telecommunications to help users block, trace and recover lost mobile devices.
Source: PIB · Ministry of Communications ↗Keep the streak going 🔥
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