14 October 2026 | English | FREE Current Affairs PDF

Today’s Highlight: The RBI raised the daily CRR maintenance requirement for banks from 90 per cent to 99 per cent from 16 October 2026 to absorb surplus liquidity of about Rs 3.88 lakh crore. Banking aspirants should also note the new foreign exchange derivative rules and India’s record Rs 38,424 crore defence exports.

News in One Liner – 14 October 2026

PIB News

Yard 3040 ‘Shreyas’ Offshore Patrol Vessel Launched at GRSE

Yard 3040, named ‘Shreyas’, a Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel, was launched at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers in Kolkata. The indigenously designed vessel will augment the offshore patrol fleet for maritime surveillance, search and rescue, and anti-piracy missions. In Sanskrit, ‘Shreyas’ means ‘Best’ or ‘Most Excellent’.

Railways Announces 3,548 Graduate-Level Non-Technical Vacancies

Railway Recruitment Boards released Centralised Employment Notification No. 06/2026 for 3,548 graduate-level posts. Goods Train Manager is the largest category with 2,750 vacancies. Online applications remain open until 6 November 2026.

INS Sahyadri Arrives at Vladivostok for Exercise INDRA 2026

Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri arrived at Vladivostok, Russia, to take part in the bilateral maritime exercise INDRA 2026 with the Russian Federation Navy. The exercise runs from 13 to 18 October 2026 and includes a harbour phase followed by operations at sea. The deployment aligns with India’s MAHASAGAR vision.

INS Trishul Arrives in Plymouth for Exercise KONKAN 2026

Indian Navy’s guided missile stealth frigate INS Trishul arrived at Plymouth, United Kingdom, for the annual bilateral Exercise KONKAN 2026 with the Royal Navy. The exercise runs from 8 to 15 October and features a harbour phase and a sea phase with air, surface and sub-surface drills. It reflects the defence commitments under the India-UK Vision 2035.

India Accelerates Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses Production

The Centre reinforced its mission to achieve self-reliance in pulses by 2027. Under the Price Support Scheme, the government guarantees 100 per cent procurement of tur, urad and masoor at Minimum Support Price. The target is annual domestic production above 30 million tonnes.

India to Host BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Games in Ahmedabad

Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya announced that India will host the BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Demonstration Games 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The event will showcase traditional sports of BRICS member nations. Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and Union MoS Raksha Khadse attended the announcement.

PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Completes One Year

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare marked one year of the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana across 100 agricultural districts. The scheme uses District Action Plans focused on smart irrigation, local agri-processing and market linkages. Gains include cold chain units, solar-powered micro-irrigation and climate-resilient crops.

Industry News

India Reassesses Proposed Interim Trade Deal with the United States

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India is reassessing the proposed interim trade agreement with the United States because of the changing global tariff landscape. He stressed that talks must protect domestic industry, agriculture and sensitive manufacturing. India continues to negotiate with other partners after pacts with EFTA and the United Kingdom.

Private Sector to Add 30 GW Nuclear Capacity by 2047

Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Ajit Kumar Mohanty said the private sector is expected to invest Rs 7.5 lakh crore and add 30 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047. This supports India’s goal of 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047. New legislation enables private firms to enter the sector.

Financial News

RBI Tightens Foreign Exchange Derivative Rules

The RBI introduced new rules for foreign exchange derivatives to curb speculation on the rupee. Authorised dealers cannot allow cancelled rupee derivative contracts to be rebooked. The threshold for transactions without underlying exposure was cut from USD 100 million to USD 5 million, and a Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve was set up.

RBI Raises Daily CRR Maintenance Requirement to 99%

The RBI raised the daily minimum Cash Reserve Ratio maintenance requirement for banks from 90 per cent to 99 per cent. The change applies from the reporting fortnight starting 16 October 2026. It aims to absorb surplus liquidity of about Rs 3.88 lakh crore.

National & State News

Parliamentary Panel Seeks Law Making NTA Accountable to Parliament

The Parliamentary Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports recommended a statutory mechanism to make the National Testing Agency accountable to both Houses of Parliament. The recommendation follows exam disruptions and the cancellation of the NEET undergraduate exam. The panel also urged stronger technology security to prevent paper leaks.

16-Coach Vande Bharat Trainset Completes 180 KMPH Trial

A 16-coach Vande Bharat chair car trainset built at the Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala completed a 180 kmph trial on the Mathura-Nagda section. The trial was supervised by the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety. It tested braking, vibration damping, traction and structural integrity.

Ayodhya Ram Temple Gets FSSAI’s Top ‘Ati Vishisht’ BHOG Rating

The Ram Temple in Ayodhya received the FSSAI’s highest ‘Ati Vishisht’ rating under the BHOG (Blissful Hygienic Offering to God) programme. It scored 103 out of 114 points across 47 food safety parameters. FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani presented the certificate.

World News

Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire

US President Donald Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine agreed to an immediate energy ceasefire, halting attacks on power and energy infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the announcement surprised Kyiv and that terms need mutual verification. The pause aims to protect civilians as winter approaches.

Appointments and Resignation

Prakash Rajpurohit Appointed Deputy Election Commissioner

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet appointed Prakash Rajpurohit, a 2010-batch Rajasthan-cadre IAS officer, as Deputy Election Commissioner until 2030. He succeeds Sanjay Kumar at the Election Commission of India. Rajpurohit holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from IIT Delhi.

Science & Technology

Government Weighs Rs 8,000 Crore Corpus for Genome Research

The Centre is considering a Rs 8,000 crore corpus and a dedicated framework to scale up genomic research and precision healthcare. The plan builds on the Genome India Project and the CSIR IndiGen programme. It also includes secure biobanks and genomic data repositories with strict privacy rules.

IISc Study: Strong Magnetic Fields May Push White Dwarfs Past Chandrasekhar Limit

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science showed that very strong magnetic fields can change the pressure inside white dwarfs. This could let them exceed the Chandrasekhar limit of about 1.4 solar masses. The finding may explain unusually bright Type Ia supernovae.

Summits & Conferences

West Asia Conflicts and Debt Woes Dominate IMF-World Bank Meetings in Bangkok

Finance ministers and central bankers met in Bangkok for the annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group. West Asia tensions, rising sovereign debt and energy supply shocks led the agenda. World Bank President Ajay Banga warned of compounding risks, including volatile diesel and fertilizer markets and El Nino.

Defence News

India’s Defence Exports Hit Record Rs 38,424 Crore in FY 2025-26

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced record defence exports of Rs 38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, up about 62.66 per cent. Exports by Defence PSUs jumped 151 per cent, while private sector exports rose 14 per cent. The Department of Defence Production launched a revamped online portal and simplified export procedures.

Important Days

JP Nadda Highlights Tele-MANAS on World Mental Health Day

On World Mental Health Day, observed every year on 10 October, Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda called for affordable and dignified mental healthcare. He said the Tele-MANAS helpline has handled over 48 lakh calls through 53 operational cells across 36 States and UTs. The 2026 theme is ‘Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change’.

UN Marks International Day of the Girl Child 2026

The United Nations observed the International Day of the Girl Child on 11 October 2026. The theme is ‘End Child Marriage and Invest in Girls’ Rights’. The day was established by UN General Assembly Resolution 66/170 in December 2011.

Awards & Honors

Satya Nadella Receives US National Medal of Technology and Innovation

US President Donald Trump honoured Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella with the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell also received the medal. Other tech leaders, including Elon Musk, Sergey Brin, Jensen Huang and Lisa Su, received the National Medal of Science.

Sports News

Udhayveer Sidhu Wins 10m Air Pistol Gold at ISSF World Cup

Indian shooter Udhayveer Sidhu won the men’s 10m air pistol gold at the ISSF World Cup Rifle and Pistol in Cairo, Egypt. He scored 240.6 points in the final. The ISSF is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Anmol Kharb Wins Women’s Singles at Türkiye International Challenge

Indian shuttler Anmol Kharb won the women’s singles title at the Türkiye International Challenge. She beat compatriot Aakarshi Kashyap 21-11, 21-14 in the final. The tournament falls in the BWF International Challenge category.

Kerala Blasters Beat Inter Kashi 2-0 in ISL 2026-27 Opener

Kerala Blasters FC began ISL 2026-27 with a 2-0 win over league debutants Inter Kashi in Hyderabad. Vibin Mohanan scored in the 18th minute and Andre Green sealed the win in stoppage time. Inter Kashi earned promotion from the I-League.

Putul Sonowal Wins India’s First Medal at World Bowls Champion of Champions

Assam’s Putul Sonowal won a bronze medal in the men’s singles at the World Bowls Champion of Champions in Australia. It is India’s first-ever medal at the event. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal congratulated him.

Obituaries

Mridangam Maestro Guruvayur Dorai Passes Away at 92

Carnatic mridangam maestro and Padma Shri recipient Guruvayur Dorai passed away in Chennai at the age of 92. In a career of seven decades, he accompanied Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar and was a regular accompanist of M. S. Subbulakshmi. He was known for his gumki resonance and mastery of layam.

Ranking and Reports

India Leads World in Public Demonstrations for Fifth Straight Year: ACLED

Data from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project showed India recorded 18,074 demonstrations up to September 2026. India accounted for 17.5 per cent of global protests and led the world for the fifth year in a row.

IIM Bangalore Ranks 11th Globally in FT Teaching Case Assessment

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore ranked 11th globally in the Financial Times assessment of the impact of business school teaching cases. The ranking reflects its case-writing strength and the use of emerging market scenarios in global curricula.