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Daily Current Affairs 29 October 2026 with MCQs & Static GK

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National Current Affairs

Prof. Ashoke Sen Becomes First Indian to Win the Oscar Klein Medal 2026

  • Renowned Indian theoretical physicist Professor Ashoke Sen has been awarded the prestigious 'Oscar Klein Medal 2026'.
  • He is the first Indian physicist to receive this international honor.
  • The award recognizes his outstanding and pioneering contributions to string theory and quantum field theory.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Oscar Klein Medal
Field: Theoretical Physics
Awarded By: Stockholm University & Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
Named After: Swedish theoretical physicist Oscar Klein

Nepal First Country to Receive $21.6M from UN Loss and Damage Fund

  • Nepal has become the first nation globally to receive financial aid worth $21.6 million (approx. ₹200 crore) from the UN Loss and Damage Fund.
  • The funds will directly support relief and restoration efforts following catastrophic floods and landslides in the Bhote Koshi and Langtang regions.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: United Nations (UN)
Established: 24 October 1945
Headquarters: New York, USA
Secretary-General: António Guterres

Ukraine Joins NATO's SCSP Procurement Agency

  • Ukraine has formally joined NATO's 'Security Cooperation Support Partnership' (SCSP) procurement agency.
  • The membership enables Ukrainian defence companies to gain critical access to NATO's global military equipment tenders.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Established: 1949
Headquarters: Brussels, Belgium
Member Countries: 32
Secretary General: Mark Rutte

Uttar Pradesh Tops National Rankings in Mission Karmayogi Implementation

  • Uttar Pradesh secured 1st position nationwide in implementing 'Mission Karmayogi' (NPCSCB).
  • Rajasthan secured 2nd place in the national civil services capacity-building framework rankings.
  • The rankings were announced following state-wise evaluations of training adoption on the iGOT Karmayogi digital platform.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Mission Karmayogi (NPCSCB)
Launched: September 2020
Objective: Transform civil service training from rule-based to role-based competencies
Nodal Agency: Capacity Building Commission (CBC)

Lionel Messi Honored with Princess of Asturias Sports Award 2026

  • Argentine football icon Lionel Messi was conferred with the prestigious 'Princess of Asturias Sports Award 2026' in Oviedo, Spain.
  • He made history by becoming the very first football player to ever receive this distinguished award.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Princess of Asturias Awards
Awarded In: Oviedo, Principality of Asturias, Spain
First Awarded: 1981
Conferring Authority: Princess of Asturias Foundation

C-DOT to Set Up 6th Centre of Excellence at IIT (BHU) Varanasi

  • The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) is establishing its 6th Centre of Excellence at IIT (BHU), Varanasi.
  • The center will focus on driving joint research initiatives and developing next-generation telecommunication technologies.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT)
Established: August 1984
Headquarters: New Delhi
Parent Department: Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications

Usha Mangeshkar Receives Inaugural Dr. Bhupen Hazarika National Award

  • Veteran playback singer Usha Mangeshkar has been bestowed with the inaugural 'Dr. Bhupen Hazarika National Award'.
  • The award honors her lifelong contribution to music and arts, carrying a cash prize of ₹10 Lakh.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika
Born: 8 September 1926 (Sadiya, Assam)
Known As: Sudhakantha
Bharat Ratna Conferred: 2019 (Posthumously)
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Sports Current Affairs

India Secures 4th Position at Asian Para Games 2026 with 114 Medals

  • India completed its campaign at the Asian Para Games 2026 in 4th position with a total of 114 medals.
  • The medal tally included 30 Gold, 35 Silver, and 49 Bronze medals.
  • China topped the medal standings with a dominating total of 435 medals.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: Asian Para Games
Frequency: Held every 4 years
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Governing Body: Asian Paralympic Committee (APC)

Koneru Humpy and Nihal Sarin Win Individual Gold at European Chess Club Cup 2026

  • Indian Grandmasters Koneru Humpy and Nihal Sarin secured individual gold medals at the European Chess Club Cup 2026.
  • The tournament was hosted in Budva, Montenegro.
  • Koneru Humpy bagged gold in the Women's section, while Nihal Sarin took gold on Board 2 in the Open section.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: International Chess Federation (FIDE)
Founded: 20 July 1924 (Paris, France)
President: Arkady Dvorkovich
Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland

11-Year-Old Bodhana Sivanandan Becomes Youngest Female International Master

  • UK chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan (aged 11) created history by becoming the youngest female 'International Master' (IM) in chess.
  • She broke the longstanding record previously held by legendary chess player Judit Polgar since 1988.
STATIC GK BOOSTER: International Master (IM) Title
Level: Second-highest title in chess below Grandmaster (GM)
Awarded By: FIDE
Requirement: 3 IM norms & Elo rating of 2400+
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Who has become the first Indian physicist to win the Oscar Klein Medal 2026?
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What position did India secure in the final medal tally of the Asian Para Games 2026?
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Which country became the first in the world to receive assistance from the UN 'Loss and Damage Fund'?
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Where is the headquarters of NATO located?
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Which state ranked 1st at the national level in the implementation of 'Mission Karmayogi'?
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Who became the first footballer to receive the 'Princess of Asturias Sports Award 2026'?
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Where will C-DOT establish its 6th Centre of Excellence for next-gen telecom research?
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Who was honored with the inaugural 'Dr. Bhupen Hazarika National Award'?