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Daily Current Affairs 17 October 2026 with MCQs & Static GK

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National Current Affairs

President Murmu approves major Governor reshuffle across six states

  • President Droupadi Murmu approved the appointment and reshuffle of Governors across six Indian states.
  • Om Prakash Mathur appointed Governor of Keralam.
  • Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar appointed Governor of Tamil Nadu.
  • Braj Mohan Ram appointed Governor of Odisha.
  • Dr. Sudha Yadav appointed Governor of Karnataka.
  • Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen appointed Governor of Uttarakhand.
  • Dushyant Gautam appointed Governor of Sikkim.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Governor Constitutional Provisions
Appointment: Appointed by the President of India under Article 155
Key Amendment: 7th Constitutional Amendment Act (1956) permits the appointment of the same person as Governor for two or more states
Constitutional Articles: Part VI, Articles 153 to 162

Lakshadweep declared 100% fully literate Union Territory under ULLAS Scheme

  • The Union Territory of Lakshadweep was officially declared a 100% fully literate UT under the central government's ULLAS initiative.
  • Formal announcement was made by Administrator Praful Patel.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Lakshadweep & ULLAS
Capital: Kavaratti
ULLAS Scheme: Launched in 2022 ( targeting foundational literacy for non-literates aged 15 and above)
Administrator: Praful Patel
Lakshadweep Geography: Smallest UT of India (an archipelago of 36 islands)

Google partners with Adani Group for $15B AI Data Centre in Visakhapatnam

  • Google announced a partnership with the Adani Group to establish its largest AI data centre outside the United States in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
  • Projected investment is $15 billion, with operations scheduled to start by 2028.
  • The facility will power AI models, cloud technologies, and next-generation digital platforms across India.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Google & Adani Group
Total Investment: $15 Billion
Data Centre Location: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Target Operational Year: 2028

1st BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting held in New Delhi

  • The historic '1st BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting' was held in New Delhi.
  • Chaired by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah.
  • Attended by delegations from all seven BIMSTEC member states.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: BIMSTEC
Established: 6 June 1997 (Bangkok Declaration)
Headquarters: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Member Nations (7): India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand

NASA's Perseverance Rover sets planetary distance record on Mars

  • NASA's Perseverance Rover set a historic record for the longest distance traversed by a wheeled vehicle on another planetary body.
  • Clocked 45.22 km across Mars over 5.5 years since touching down in February 2021.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Mars & MOM Mission
Moons: Phobos and Deimos
Position: Fourth planet from the Sun
Red Colour Cause: Iron Oxide
India's MOM Mission: Launched 5 November 2013, inserted into Martian orbit on 24 September 2014

INS Tarkash participates in IBSAMAR IX 2026 maritime exercise

  • Indian Navy's guided-missile stealth frigate INS Tarkash represents India in the 9th edition of IBSAMAR IX 2026.
  • Trilateral exercise involving India, Brazil, and South Africa.
  • Hosted in South Africa from 8 to 19 October 2026 under the theme 'Stronger Together Towards a Shared Future in the Maritime Domain'.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: IBSAMAR Exercise
Edition: 9th Edition (IBSAMAR IX)
2026 Host: South Africa
Participating Nations: India, Brazil, South Africa

Indian Army launches 'Bharat Rice' project with FCI under PM Gati Shakti

  • Indian Army partnered with the Food Corporation of India (FCI) under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
  • Initiative ensures operational logistics and supply of premium fortified rice to soldiers.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: PM Gati Shakti & FCI
FCI Founded: 1965 (under the Food Corporations Act, 1964)
PM Gati Shakti Launch: 13 October 2021

India operationalizes resident diplomatic mission in San José, Costa Rica

  • Government of India opened a resident Embassy in San José, capital of Costa Rica.
  • Aims to enhance trade, technology, and diplomatic cooperation in Central America.
  • Diplomatic affairs were previously managed through the Indian Embassy in Panama.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Costa Rica
Capital: San José
Currency: Costa Rican Colón
Location: Central America (between Nicaragua and Panama)

UNICEF India appoints Smriti Mandhana as 'Celebrity Advocate'

  • Indian women's cricket team captain Smriti Mandhana appointed Celebrity Advocate by UNICEF India.
  • Mandhana will champion child rights, girls' education, adolescent health, and gender equality.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: UNICEF & Important Observances
UNICEF Founded: 11 December 1946
UNICEF Headquarters: New York, USA
National Girl Child Day: 24 January
International Day of the Girl Child: 11 October

JP Nadda lays foundation for High-Altitude Health Research Centre at Keylong

  • Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda laid the foundation stone for India's first dedicated High-Altitude Health Research Centre.
  • Set up by ICMR at Keylong in Lahaul-Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: ICMR
Established: 1911 (originally as IRFA, renamed ICMR in 1949)
Headquarters: New Delhi

Central Government approves ₹65-crore 'DRISHTI Project' for Delhi

  • Tech-driven 'DRISHTI Project' approved under PM-UDAY initiative with a ₹65-crore budget.
  • Aims to digitize and fast-track legal property ownership rights in unauthorized colonies across 13 Delhi districts.
  • Deploys advanced drone surveys and digital GIS mapping for spatial verification.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: PM-UDAY & DRISHTI Project
Outlay: ₹65 crore
Target Area: Unauthorized colonies in 13 districts of Delhi
Technology Used: Drone surveys and GIS mapping

SARAS Mela 2026 inaugurated at Vijayawada with Lakhpati Didi Pavilion

  • day national-level SARAS Mela 2026 inaugurated by Union Ministry of Rural Development at Punnami Ghat, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
  • Features a dedicated 'Lakhpati Didi Pavilion' to promote rural women entrepreneurship and direct marketing for rural products.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: SARAS Mela
Venue: Punnami Ghat, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Key Highlight: Lakhpati Didi Pavilion
Organizing Ministry: Ministry of Rural Development

Dr. L. Murugan resigns from Union Ministry and Rajya Sabha

  • Union Minister of State Dr. L. Murugan tendered his resignation from his ministerial portfolio and Rajya Sabha membership.
  • Resignation executed under Article 75(2) of the Constitution of India.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Union Ministry Resignation Provisions
Tenure Principle: Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the President
Resignation Procedure: Tendered to the President through the Prime Minister
Constitutional Article: Article 75(2)

Assam launches 'Nameri Wild Classroom Initiative'; Sunil Gavaskar releases autobiography

  • Assam Government launched the 'Nameri Wild Classroom Initiative' at Nameri Tiger Reserve for ecological education.
  • Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar released former national selector Sanjay Jagdale's autobiography titled 'Rag-Rag Mein Cricket'.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Nameri Tiger Reserve
Location: Sonitpur district, Assam
Accreditation: Accredited with CA|TS conservation standard (4th tiger reserve in Assam to achieve this)
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Sports Current Affairs

Shubman Gill and Shafali Verma win ICC Player of the Month for Sept 2026

  • International Cricket Council named Shubman Gill (Men's) and Shafali Verma (Women's) ICC Players of the Month for September 2026.
  • Shubman Gill becomes the first male cricketer in history to receive the honor five times.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: ICC Player of the Month Awards
Historic Milestone: Shubman Gill won the ICC Player of the Month title 5 times
Men's Awardee (Sept 2026): Shubman Gill (India)
Women's Awardee (Sept 2026): Shafali Verma (India)
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Q1.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution governs the appointment of Governors by the President of India?
Q2.
Which Union Territory was recently declared 100% fully literate under the central government's ULLAS initiative?
Q3.
Where is Google setting up its largest AI data centre outside the United States in partnership with the Adani Group?
Q4.
Where was the 1st BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting held?
Q5.
What is the distance record set by NASA's Perseverance Rover on Mars?
Q6.
Which Indian Navy ship represented India in the IBSAMAR IX 2026 maritime exercise?
Q7.
In which country did India operationalize its new resident diplomatic mission (Embassy)?
Q8.
Who became the first male cricketer to win the ICC Player of the Month award five times?
Q9.
Where did Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda lay the foundation stone for India's first High-Altitude Health Research Centre by ICMR?
Q10.
Under which constitutional provision do Union Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the President?