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Daily Current Affairs 31 October 2026 with MCQs & Static GK

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Sports Current Affairs

Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas win Ballon d'Or 2026

  • England striker Harry Kane won the Men's Ballon d'Or 2026, becoming the first English player to win the trophy since Michael Owen in 2001.
  • Spain's Alexia Putellas claimed the Women's Ballon d'Or 2026, marking her third career Ballon d'Or win.
  • The 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony took place at the Palladium Theatre in London.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Ballon d'Or Award
Presented By: France Football magazine
First Awarded: 1956
Most Titles (Men): Lionel Messi (8 titles)

Dakar, Senegal hosts the 4th Summer Youth Olympic Games 2026

  • The 4th Summer Youth Olympic Games 2026 are scheduled to take place in Dakar, Senegal, from October 31 to November 13, 2026.
  • This marks the first-ever International Olympic Committee (IOC) event to be hosted on the African continent.
  • India is participating with a 17-member contingent across multiple sporting disciplines.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: International Olympic Committee (IOC)
Founded: 1894
President: Thomas Bach
Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland
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National Current Affairs

Cyclonic Storm 'Arnab' develops in the Bay of Bengal

  • A potential cyclonic storm named 'Arnab' has emerged over the North Indian Ocean basin in the Bay of Bengal.
  • The name 'Arnab' was suggested by Bangladesh as part of the WMO/ESCAP panel naming convention.
  • The storm is projected to make landfall along the coastal stretches of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: India Meteorological Department (IMD)
Established: 1875
Headquarters: New Delhi
Parent Ministry: Ministry of Earth Sciences

Clinical trial of 'Tumaini' Ebola vaccine begins in DRC

  • A clinical trial for the new Ebola vaccine candidate 'Tumaini' has officially commenced in Bunia, Ituri Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
  • The vaccine specifically targets the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus.
  • 'Tumaini' translates to 'hope' in the Swahili language.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
Capital: Kinshasa
Currency: Congolese franc
Official Language: French

Greater Flamingos sighted at Veeranam Freshwater Lake in Tamil Nadu

  • An unusual sighting of 18 Greater Flamingos was recorded at the freshwater Veeranam Lake in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu.
  • Greater Flamingos (Phoenicopterus roseus) typically inhabit coastal wetlands and brackish waters rather than inland freshwater bodies.
  • Veeranam Lake serves as a major freshwater reservoir feeding irrigation channels and contributing to Chennai's water supply system.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Veeranam Lake
Location: Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu
Water Type: Freshwater Reservoir
Feeder River: Kollidam (tributary of Cauvery)

India hosts the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum 2026 in New Delhi

  • The 12th edition of the BRICS Parliamentary Forum 2026 was held at Samvidhan Sadan in New Delhi from October 26 to 27.
  • The central theme for the summit was 'Fostering Parliaments for People-Centric Development'.
  • Delegates and parliamentary leaders from member states deliberated on legislative collaboration and inclusive development.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: BRICS
Established: 2009
Members (11): Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Indonesia
New Development Bank HQ: Shanghai, China

MoRTH amends Central Motor Vehicles Rules for Flex-Fuel Vehicles

  • The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.
  • The amendments notify regulations for E85 and E100 (high-blend and 100% ethanol) fuels exclusively for certified flex-fuel vehicles.
  • The decision aims to reduce crude oil import dependency and boost eco-friendly biofuel adoption in India.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Key Act: Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
Headquarters: Transport Bhawan, New Delhi
Union Minister: Nitin Gadkari

Telangana to develop Nelakondapalli Buddhist Site as an international tourist hub

  • The Telangana Government announced a budget of ₹4.26 crore to develop the historical Nelakondapalli Buddhist Site in Khammam district.
  • Locally known as 'Virat Raja Dibba', the site dates back to the 3rd-4th century CE.
  • Excavations at the site have unearthed ancient stupas, monastic viharas, and coins linked to the Ikshvaku and Vishnukundin dynasties.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Telangana State Profile
Capital: Hyderabad
Governor: Shiv Pratap Shukla
Chief Minister: A. Revanth Reddy

Maharashtra approves new Wildlife Sanctuaries and Conservation Reserves

  • The Maharashtra State Board for Wildlife approved two new wildlife sanctuaries and 14 conservation reserves.
  • Key approvals include upgrading the 'Kolamarka Conservation Reserve' in Gadchiroli district into a full-fledged Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • The government also sanctioned the expansion of the existing Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary to enhance wildlife corridors.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Maharashtra Protected Areas
Capital: Mumbai
Chief Minister: Devendra Fadnavis
Famous National Parks: Tadoba, Sanjay Gandhi, Chandoli, Navegaon

Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 observed nationwide

  • Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 is being observed across public sector units, banks, and ministries from October 26 to November 1, 2026.
  • The official theme designated by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is 'Prosperity Through Integrity' ('Probity for Prosperity').
  • The week is commemorated every year during the birth anniversary week of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (October 31).
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
Established: 1964 (K. Santhanam Committee recommendation)
Headquarters: New Delhi
Statutory Status: 2003
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Q1.
Who won the Men's Ballon d'Or 2026 award at the 70th ceremony held in London?
Q2.
Which country named the potential cyclonic storm 'Arnab' formed in the Bay of Bengal?
Q3.
The clinical trial of the 'Tumaini' Ebola vaccine has been launched in which country?
Q4.
Which city is hosting the 4th Summer Youth Olympic Games 2026?
Q5.
Veeranam Lake, recently in news for an unusual sighting of Greater Flamingos, is situated in which state?
Q6.
Where was the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum 2026 hosted?
Q7.
The Nelakondapalli Buddhist Site ('Virat Raja Dibba') is located in which district of Telangana?
Q8.
Which committee's recommendations led to the establishment of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) in 1964?