The most important current affairs of 21 October 2026, curated for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams.
1. Paika Warriors: Odisha’s Martial Legacy for Banking & SSC Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Art & Culture
Explore Paika warriors’ 18-day war with Marathas, their 400-year-old shrine & martial traditions in Dhenkanal for competitive exams like Banking, SSC & RBI Gr
2. Gwalier Tragedy: Jitu Patwari Slams Govt Over Shitla Temple Incident
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Art & Culture
Gwalior’s Shitla Temple tragedy sparks outrage as Congress leader Jitu Patwari blasts state govt for administrative failures, demands sacking of collector & S
3. MP CM Mohan Yadav’s surprise visits to review Jan Vishwas Abhiyan
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
MP CM Mohan Yadav to make surprise district visits under Jan Vishwas Abhiyan, directs officials to resolve public grievances in field. Know key directives for
4. WCD Ministry to Launch Nationwide Campaign on Oct 30 under Special Campaign 6
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Women and Child Development Ministry to conduct a nationwide campaign on Oct 30 under Special Campaign 6 to address pending grievances via Nutrition Tracker a
5. RBI hikes repo rate by 25bps citing inflation spillover risks
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy
RBI’s MPC raised repo rate to 5.5% citing higher inflation and price pressure spillover. Key reasons, MPC minutes, and impact on banking exams explained.
6. Jairam Thakur Challenges Sukhu: List 4 Govt Achievements Instead of Blaming BJP Factions
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu faces criticism from ex-CM Jairam Thakur for governance failures. BJP leader demands 4 key achievements in 4 years amid party inf
7. Core Industries Index September 2026: 7.9% YoY Growth, Key Sectors Rise
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy/Governance
Core Industries Index (ICI) September 2026 grew 7.9% YoY; coal, steel, refinery products drove growth. RBI Grade B, Bank PO aspirants must know key trends.
8. Gujarat reporter held for Rs 26 lakh extortion with fake bail scam
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Gujarat reporter arrested for extorting Rs 26 lakh from undertrial’s wife by promising fake bail. Police booked under IPC sections for extortion and criminal
9. ICAR’s Swachhata Abhiyan 6.0: 4,000 Cleanliness Drives Nationwide
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
ICAR’s Swachhata Abhiyan 6.0 under DARE conducted 4,000 cleanliness drives, cleaned 1.3L sq ft, and earned ₹10L from waste disposal. Key for Banking/SSC/RBI G
10. India-New Zealand MoC on Electronic Origin Data to Boost FTA Trade
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: International Relations
India and New Zealand signed an MoC on electronic origin data exchange under the India-New Zealand FTA to streamline trade procedures and reduce costs for exp
11. Mecca Defence Pact Explained: Pakistan’s Role in West Asia Security
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Security
Full text of Mecca Defence Pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia & Turkey reveals mutual defence clauses. Key insights for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams.
12. Defence Ministry & BEL Sign Rs 770 Crore Radar Deal for Air Defence Boost
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Security
Defence Ministry signs Rs 770 crore contract with BEL for Improved Low-Level Lightweight Radar (LLLR-I) to enhance Indian Army’s air defence against drones an
13. Pakistan Army’s Plan to Split Provinces: Impact on Security & Federalism for Banking Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Security
Pakistan Army chief Munir plans to split four provinces into 12-15, raising concerns over federalism, military influence, and security risks for Banking, SSC
14. MPC Meeting Minutes: RBI Hikes Repo Rate by 25 bps to 5.50%
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
RBI’s MPC minutes reveal 25 bps repo rate hike to 5.50% in Oct 2026. Understand key decisions, stance shift, and macroeconomic outlook for Banking & SSC exams
15. Defence Ministry Reviews 2.46 Lakh Files Under Swachhata Abhiyan 6
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Defence Ministry’s Special Campaign 6 reviews 2.46 lakh files, simplifies 158 rules, and generates ₹50.60 lakh via scrap disposal under Swachh Bharat initiati
16. E-Waste Disposal Drive Under Swachhata Abhiyaan 6.0 by Dr. Jitendra Singh
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Dr. Jitendra Singh participates in e-waste disposal under Swachhata Abhiyaan 6.0 at DoPT, netting ₹9 lakh via GeM portal. Know key highlights for Banking/SSC/
17. Core Industries Index September 2026: Key Highlights & Impact on Economy
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy/Governance
Provisional Core Industries Index for September 2026 released with base year 2022-23. Final August 2026 index shows growth trends. Key insights for Bank PO, S
18. MOD Approves ₹770 Cr Radar Deal to Boost Indian Army’s Surveillance
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Security
The Ministry of Defence has inked a ₹770 crore contract for 45 Low Level Light Weight Radars to enhance Indian Army’s surveillance capabilities. Key for SSC,
19. Army Commanders’ Conference 2024: Key Security Discussions for UPSC & SSC
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Security
Army Commanders’ Conference 2024 begins today with focus on defense reforms, border security, and modernization. Key for UPSC, SSC, RBI Grade B aspirants prep
20. RBI Auction Results: 91, 182 & 364-Day T-Bill Cut-off Yields for 2026 Exam Aspirants
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity
RBI’s 2026 T-Bill auction results: 91-day yield at 5.39%, 182-day at 5.82%, 364-day at 6.09%. Key for Banking/SSC/RBI Grade B exams. Check details.
21. RBI Auction Results: Treasury Bills Yield Insights for Banking Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity
RBI released Treasury Bills auction results on Oct 7, 2026. Key data on 91/182/364-day T-Bills, cut-off yields, and bid acceptance for Bank PO, SSC, and RBI G
22. Chinmoy Naik appointed India’s High Commissioner to Caribbean nations
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity
Chinmoy Naik concurrently accredited as India’s High Commissioner to St. Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, and Ambassador to CARICOM. Key for UPSC, Bankin
23. Law Commission to Host Conference on Cooperative Federalism & Law Reforms
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity
Law Commission of India to organise National Conference on ‘Co-operative Federalism and Law Reforms’ to discuss national-state perspectives, key for Banking,
24. Supreme Court stays FIR probe in CMRL payoff case for 7 days
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity
Supreme Court sets aside Kerala HC order in ₹278-crore CMRL payoff case, stays FIR probe for 7 days. Key facts on Pinarayi Vijayan, ED, and legal proceedings
25. AI vs Handwritten Notes: Indian Students’ Learning Preferences Survey Insights
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy/Governance
Survey reveals 82% Indian students prefer handwritten notes for deep learning; 92% trust education system for job readiness amid AI’s growing role in educatio
26. Congress Nyay Yatra 2026: Key Facts for Banking & SSC Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: International Relations
Congress launches Nyay Yatra in Uttarakhand from Oct 22-26. Starts from Badrinath & Goljyu Temple. Focus on unemployment, inflation & corruption. Exam-relevan
27. Tamil Nadu Guest Lecturers Await ₹5,000 Honorarium Hike Announced in Budget
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy
Tamil Nadu guest lecturers await ₹5,000 honorarium hike to ₹35,000 announced in budget. 8,741+ lecturers in government colleges await disbursement. Economy ne
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