Daily Current Affairs 22nd Oct 2026
Daily Current Affairs 22nd Oct 2026
1. Jammu & Kashmir Current Affairs
Annual Darbar Move 2026–27
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the annual Darbar Move from Srinagar to Jammu for the winter season. Offices in Jammu are scheduled to reopen on 2 November 2026. The Special Move Travel Allowance has been fixed at ₹25,000 per eligible moving employee.
J&K High Court on Preventive Detention
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has sought an explanation from the Srinagar Deputy Commissioner regarding a detention order under the Public Safety Act (PSA). The case highlights the importance of applying proper judicial and constitutional safeguards while ordering preventive detention.
JKSSB Examination Updates
The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board has issued various examination-related updates, including answer keys, results and notifications for different posts. Candidates should keep track of examination notices and prescribed objection deadlines.
India Rejects OIC Resolution on Jammu and Kashmir
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India rejected a resolution concerning Jammu and Kashmir adopted by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), reiterating its position on the issue.
2. National Current Affairs
India–Poland Talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in New Delhi on 22 October 2026. The discussions focused on bilateral relations, trade, defence cooperation and international developments.
Defence Ministry Signs Radar Deal Worth ₹770 Crore
The Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth approximately ₹770 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for radar-related equipment, strengthening India’s defence capabilities.
India and Australia Begin Joint Military Exercise
India and Australia commenced the joint military exercise AUSTRAHIND, aimed at enhancing interoperability, coordination and cooperation between their armed forces.
SIMBEX Naval Exercise
India and Singapore began the SIMBEX naval exercise at Visakhapatnam. The exercise focuses on strengthening maritime cooperation and operational coordination between the two navies.
India Advances in Asian Para Games Medal Tally
India reached fifth position with 62 medals at the Asian Para Games, highlighting the achievements of Indian para-athletes in international sporting competitions.
International Current Affairs
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
The SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting was held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, in October 2026. Regional cooperation, connectivity and counterterrorism were among the key areas of discussion.
India–New Zealand Trade Cooperation
India and New Zealand strengthened customs cooperation through an agreement on the electronic exchange and verification of certificate-of-origin data, supporting trade facilitation under their free trade agreement framework.
4. Economy and Banking
RBI Monetary Policy
The Reserve Bank of India continues to balance inflation control with economic growth. The repo rate remains an important instrument through which the RBI influences borrowing costs and liquidity in the banking system.
India–Saudi Arabia Energy Cooperation
India and Saudi Arabia have discussed a proposed electricity interconnection, which could support energy security and strengthen cooperation in the energy sector.
5. Govt Schemes and Important Initiatives
PM-SETU Scheme
The PM-SETU initiative focuses on upgrading Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and improving vocational education. Five Strategic Investment Plans worth approximately ₹1,194.92 crore have been approved for ITI clusters, including locations in Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra and Odisha.
National SARAS Mela 2026
The National SARAS Mela in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, provides a platform for women entrepreneurs and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to showcase and sell handicrafts, traditional products and other goods.
Namami Gange Programme
Launched in 2014, the Namami Gange Programme aims to reduce pollution and rejuvenate the River Ganga through sewage treatment, river cleaning, biodiversity conservation and public participation.
6. Important Days and Personalities
Police Commemoration Day
Police Commemoration Day is observed every year on 21 October to honour police personnel who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.
Historical event: The 1959 clash at Hot Springs in Ladakh.
Number of police personnel killed in the incident: 10.
National Police Memorial: New Delhi.
Important One-Liners for JKSSB, JKPSC and UPSC
Darbar Move offices are scheduled to reopen in Jammu on — 2 November 2026.
The Public Safety Act is commonly abbreviated as — PSA.
The National Police Memorial is located in — New Delhi.
Police Commemoration Day is observed on — 21 October.
UDAN stands for — Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik.
PM-SETU is associated with — ITI upgradation and vocational training.
SIMBEX is a naval exercise between — India and Singapore.
AUSTRAHIND is a joint military exercise between — India and Australia.
BEL stands for — Bharat Electronics Limited.
The Namami Gange Programme was launched in — 2014.
The SCO meeting in October 2026 took place in — Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
Ashfaqulla Khan was associated with — The Hindustan Republican Association.
The repo rate is determined by — The Reserve Bank of India.
The National SARAS Mela supports — Women entrepreneurs and Self-Help Groups.
The River Ganga flows into Bangladesh, where its principal distributary is known as the — Padma.