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Daily Current Affairs 22 October 2026 with MCQs & Static GK

Here are today's top competitive exam current affairs updates covering defence, international relations, sports, astronomy, government initiatives, and national news.

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Defence Current Affairs

India-Australia Joint Military Exercise 'AustraHind 2026' Commences in Kerala

  • The 5th edition of the joint military exercise between India and Australia began at the Foreign Training Node in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
  • New Zealand participated in the exercise as an observer country for the first time.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: AustraHind Exercise
Type: Bilateral Military Exercise
Edition: 5th (2026)
Participating Nations: India and Australia
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Sports Current Affairs

Mona Agarwal Wins India's First Gold Medal at Asian Para Games 2026

  • Mona Agarwal clinched the first gold medal for India in the women's 10-metre air rifle standing (SH1) event.
  • She set a new Asian Para Games record with a final score of 250.0 points.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Asian Para Games
Frequency: Quadrennial (Every 4 years)
Governing Body: Asian Paralympic Committee (APC)

Sheetal Devi Equals World Record in Asian Para Games 2026 Ranking Round

  • Indian para-archer Sheetal Devi scored 704 out of 720 points in the women's compound archery ranking round.
  • Her impressive score equaled the existing world record in the event.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Archery Association of India (AAI)
Sport: Archery
Headquarters: New Delhi

Chinmay Sutar Scores Unbeaten 400 in Ranji Trophy

  • Mizoram batter Chinmay Sutar became only the second Indian cricketer to score 400 runs in a first-class match.
  • He achieved the feat by scoring an unbeaten 400 against Nagaland in a Ranji Trophy fixture.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Ranji Trophy
Named After: Maharaja Ranjit Singh ('Ranji')
First Season: 1934-35
2025-26 Champion: Jammu & Kashmir (J&K)
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National Current Affairs

NPPA Caps Trade Margins on 137 Non-Scheduled Anti-Cancer Drugs

  • The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) capped trade margins on 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer medications.
  • The maximum ceiling limit has been set at 30% of the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) to make cancer treatments affordable.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)
Headquarters: New Delhi
Parent Ministry: Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

India to Host 61st OIML Meeting in New Delhi

  • India will host the 61st meeting of the International Committee of Legal Metrology (OIML) for the first time.
  • The meeting is scheduled to take place in New Delhi from October 26 to October 28, 2026.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML)
Established: 1955
Headquarters: Paris, France

Dr. Ramya Anche Appointed PI for NASA's PUFFINS Space Telescope Mission

  • Bengaluru-born astronomer Dr. Ramya Anche was selected as the Principal Investigator for NASA's upcoming PUFFINS mission.
  • The space telescope mission aims to explore stellar evolution and exoplanet atmospheres.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Founded: 1958
Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA

Ministry of Cooperation Mandates 'MSCARO 2026 Framework'

  • The Ministry of Cooperation made the risk-based MSCARO 2026 framework mandatory for multi-state cooperative societies.
  • It aims to improve corporate governance, risk assessment, and financial reporting standards across societies.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Ministry of Cooperation
Formed: July 2021
Objective: Strengthening the cooperative movement in India

Maharashtra Launches Its First 'Annapurti Grain ATM' in Nashik

  • Maharashtra launched its first Automated Grain Dispensing Machine ('Annapurti Grain ATM') in Nashik.
  • It enables ration cardholders to withdraw allocated food grains conveniently at fair price shops.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: State of Maharashtra
Capital: Mumbai
Official Language: Marathi

Rajasthan Artists Honored with Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar

  • Akram Khan Bahurupiya (Dance) and Manzoor Khan Manganiyar (Music) from Rajasthan received the prestigious award.
  • The award is presented by Sangeet Natak Akademi to young performing artists in India.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Sangeet Natak Akademi
Established: 1953
Headquarters: New Delhi

Mongolia Becomes Latest Donor Nation to World Bank's IDA Fund

  • Mongolia officially joined the group of donor countries contributing to the International Development Association (IDA).
  • The IDA is the World Bank's fund aimed at supporting the world's poorest nations.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: International Development Association (IDA)
Headquarters: Washington, D.C., USA
Parent Organization: World Bank Group

Delhi Cabinet Approves 'Go-Delhi Foundation' with ₹50 Crore Corpus

  • The Delhi Cabinet approved the establishment of the 'Go-Delhi Foundation' to foster innovation.
  • A dedicated corpus fund of ₹50 crore was sanctioned to nurture local startups and research.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: National Capital Territory of Delhi
Chief Minister: Delhi State Government
Legislative Structure: Unicameral

7th AgriVoltaics World Conference Begins in New Delhi

  • The 7th edition of the international AgriVoltaics World Conference commenced in New Delhi on October 21, 2026.
  • The conference focuses on integrating solar power generation with agricultural production to bolster food and energy security.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: AgriVoltaics
Concept: Dual-use of land for solar energy generation and agriculture
Primary Focus: Food and Clean Energy Security

Astronomers Discover Greenish-White Dwarf Star 'WD J1330+6435'

  • Astronomers identified a unique greenish-white dwarf star named 'WD J1330+6435'.
  • The star is located roughly 280 light-years away from Earth within the Draco constellation.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Draco Constellation
Meaning: The Dragon (in Latin)
Hemisphere: Northern Celestial Hemisphere

25th SCO Heads of State Summit Held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan

  • The 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) took place in Dushanbe.
  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh represented India at the high-level summit.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
Established: 2001
Headquarters: Beijing, China
Member Countries: 10 (Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, India, Pakistan, Iran, Belarus)
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Where is the 5th India-Australia joint military exercise 'AustraHind 2026' being conducted?
Q2.
Mona Agarwal won India's first gold medal at the Asian Para Games 2026 in which sports event?
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What is the maximum trade margin capped by NPPA on 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs?
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Which state launched its first 'Annapurti Grain ATM' in Nashik?
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Which city hosted the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?
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Who became the second Indian cricketer to score 400 runs in a first-class match during the Ranji Trophy?