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Daily Current Affairs 23 October 2026 with MCQs & Static GK

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National Current Affairs

CBD COP 17 Commences in Yerevan, Armenia

  • The 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP 17) started in Yerevan, Armenia.
  • The conference runs from October 19 to October 30, 2026, focusing on global biodiversity conservation goals.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Armenia
Capital: Yerevan
Currency: Armenian Dram
Continent: Asia/Europe (Eurasia)

SBI Honored as 'World's Best Consumer Bank 2026' by Global Finance

  • State Bank of India (SBI) won the award for the second consecutive year.
  • Recognized for its key contributions to financial inclusion and digital banking innovations.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: State Bank of India (SBI)
Chairman: CS Setty
Established: July 1, 1955
Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Skyroot Aerospace Partners with Reflect Orbital for Nighttime Solar Power

  • India's Skyroot Aerospace and US startup Reflect Orbital signed a historic agreement.
  • The project aims to provide 'on-demand' sunlight during nighttime using orbital space mirrors.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Skyroot Aerospace
Founded: 2018
Co-founders: Pawan Kumar Chandana, Bharath Daka
Headquarters: Hyderabad, Telangana

CPRI Develops Three Biofortified Purple Potato Varieties

  • Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI, Shimla) developed nutrient-rich purple potato varieties.
  • The new varieties are named Kufri Neelkanth, Kufri Manik, and Kufri Jamuniya.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI)
Location: Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Parent Organization: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

Traditional Banni Festival Celebrated in Andhra Pradesh

  • The annual Banni Festival was celebrated on the occasion of Vijayadashami.
  • The traditional stick-fight festival takes place at Devaragattu temple in Andhra Pradesh.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Andhra Pradesh
Capital: Amaravati
Governor: S. Abdul Nazeer
Chief Minister: N. Chandrababu Naidu

Supreme Court Declares Internet Access for Children a Fundamental Right

  • The Supreme Court of India ruled that children's right to access and use the internet is protected under Article 21 and Article 19(1)(a).
  • Emphasizes the digital inclusion and educational empowerment of youth in the modern age.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Supreme Court of India
Established: January 28, 1950
Constitutional Provision: Article 124 of the Indian Constitution

CISF Reorganizes Command Structure into Sector-Based System

  • Transitioning from an area-based monitoring system to a 'Sector-Based Command Structure' (Coal, Steel, Ports, etc.) effective November 1.
  • Aims to enhance specialized security and operational efficiency across industrial sectors.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
Established: 1969
Director General: Nina Singh

India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Comes into Effect

  • The bilateral FTA officially came into force on October 20, 2026.
  • Designed to double bilateral trade, lower tariffs, and boost cross-border investments.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: New Zealand
Capital: Wellington
Monarch: King Charles III
Location: Pacific Ocean

India and Australia Conduct Joint Military Exercise 'AUSTRAHIND 2026'

  • Held from October 19 to November 1, 2026, at the Foreign Training Node in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
  • Aims to enhance interoperability and tactical skills in counter-terrorism operations.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Exercise AUSTRAHIND
Frequency: Annual exercise held alternately in India and Australia
Participating Nations: India & Australia

India to Host SCO Civilizational Dialogue Forum

  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that India will host the forum by the end of 2026.
  • Focuses on sharing rich cultural heritage, traditions, and historical ties among SCO member states.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
Established: 2001
Secretariat: Beijing
Headquarters: Beijing, China

10-Year-Old Arshi Gupta Sets World Record in Karting Championship

  • Arshi Gupta won the FMSCI RMC India National Karting Championship 2026.
  • Became the youngest driver in the world to win the Rotax Max Challenge (RMC) Mini title.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: FMSCI
Full Form: Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India
Headquarters: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

IUCN Initiates National Red List Assessment of 1,211 Indian Bird Species

  • Assessment covers 1,211 regularly occurring resident and migratory bird species across India.
  • Aims to systematically update conservation statuses and threats to avian biodiversity.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Founded: 1948
Headquarters: Gland, Switzerland

IPS Jitendra Kumar Appointed Director General of RPF

  • IPS officer Jitendra Kumar appointed as the new Director General of the Railway Protection Force (RPF).
  • Tenure runs up to March 31, 2030, succeeding Sonali Mishra.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Railway Protection Force (RPF)
Motto: Yasho Labhasva (Attain Glory)
Headquarters: New Delhi
Parent Ministry: Ministry of Railways
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Sports Current Affairs

Deepthi Jeevanji Wins Gold in Women's 400m T20 at 5th Asian Para Games

  • Deepthi Jeevanji clinched the gold medal in the women's 400m T20 event with a time of 56.36 seconds.
  • Pramod Bhagat (Para-badminton) and Simran Sharma (Para-athletics) led the Indian contingent as flagbearers during the opening ceremony.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Asian Para Games
Frequency: Every 4 years
Governing Body: Asian Paralympic Committee (APC)
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Q1.
Where is the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP 17) being held?
Q2.
Which bank was awarded the 'World's Best Consumer Bank 2026' by Global Finance for the second consecutive year?
Q3.
Skyroot Aerospace partnered with which US-based startup to provide 'on-demand' sunlight at night using space mirrors?
Q4.
Deepthi Jeevanji won the gold medal in which event at the 5th Asian Para Games 2026?
Q5.
Which institute developed the new purple potato varieties Kufri Neelkanth, Kufri Manik, and Kufri Jamuniya?
Q6.
The traditional 'Banni Festival' is celebrated on Vijayadashami in which Indian state?
Q7.
Under which Articles of the Indian Constitution did the Supreme Court declare children's internet access a fundamental right?
Q8.
Effective November 1, what new command structure is the CISF adopting?
Q9.
Where is the joint military exercise 'AUSTRAHIND 2026' being conducted?
Q10.
Who has been appointed as the new Director General of the Railway Protection Force (RPF)?