National Current Affairs, 22 October 2026

National Current Affairs, 22 October 2026 | Quiz4Exam

India Post crosses Rs 4,000 crore quarterly revenue for two quarters in a row

economy · ibps-po, sbi-po, ssc-cgl, rrb-ntpc

The Department of Posts crossed the Rs 4,000 crore quarterly revenue mark for two consecutive quarters for the first time.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326637&reg=3&lang=1

Revenue in the first half of 2026-27 was Rs 8,212.7 crore, a year on year growth of 24 per cent over Rs 6,636 crore.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326637&reg=3&lang=1

Second quarter revenue was Rs 4,201.5 crore, a year on year growth of 25 per cent and 5 per cent above the first quarter.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326637&reg=3&lang=1

Why this matters

The Department of Posts is the body named in questions, not India Post as a brand, and the half year figure is the one a paper quotes.

Linked static GK: The Department of Posts works under the Ministry of Communications.

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Poland Prime Minister visits India, outcomes include a trade doubling target

international · upsc-prelims, ssc-cgl, ibps-po, rrb-ntpc

The two sides set a target of doubling bilateral trade by 2030.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326570&reg=3&lang=1

Poland joined the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326570&reg=3&lang=1

The outcomes include the establishment of a Defence Industry Dialogue.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326570&reg=3&lang=1

Why this matters

The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure is an India led initiative, so every new member is an askable fact.

Linked static GK: The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure was launched by India at the United Nations Climate Action Summit in 2019 and is headquartered in New Delhi.

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Vice President inaugurates Law Commission conference on cooperative federalism

polity · upsc-prelims, mpsc-group-c, ssc-cgl, rrb-ntpc

The Vice President inaugurated the conference on Cooperative Federalism and Law Reforms, organised by the Law Commission of India at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326519&reg=3&lang=1

He urged states to repeal obsolete laws for efficient governance, saying legal reforms must keep pace with changing times.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326519&reg=3&lang=1

He said the Constitution provides the framework to balance the strength of the Union with the responsibilities and legitimate autonomy of the states.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326519&reg=3&lang=1

Why this matters

Cooperative federalism is a standing polity theme, and the Law Commission of India is the body candidates are expected to place correctly.

Linked static GK: The Law Commission of India is a non statutory body constituted by the government from time to time to recommend legal reform.

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First Training Squadron ships arrive in Maldives on long range deployment

defence · nda, cds, afcat, ssc-cgl

The ships of the First Training Squadron are INS Tir, INS Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326662&reg=3&lang=1

They arrived off Male in the Maldives on 21 October 2026 as part of the squadron long range training deployment.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326662&reg=3&lang=1

The release places the visit in line with the vision of Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326662&reg=3&lang=1

Why this matters

The expansion of MAHASAGAR and the ships of the training squadron are both asked by name in defence papers.

Linked static GK: MAHASAGAR stands for Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions, the successor framing to SAGAR.

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Indian Railways sets an all time high coal loading record in October 2026

infrastructure · rrb-ntpc, rrb-group-d, ssc-cgl, ibps-po

Indian Railways recorded an all time record in coal loading, a 22.5 per cent growth in October 2026 up to 18 October over the same period last year.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326711&reg=3&lang=1

Coal loading in this period rose by 87 rakes per day over October 2025.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326711&reg=3&lang=1

In the first half of 2026-27 the Railways dispatched an average of 430 coal rakes per day to thermal power plants, a 7.1 per cent increase.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326711&reg=3&lang=1

Why this matters

Coal loading is the Railways freight figure that gets quoted, and the rakes per day number is the one a paper puts in options.

Linked static GK: Coal is the largest single commodity in Indian Railways freight traffic.

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Yamuna rejuvenation projects worth Rs 8,941 crore launched in Delhi

environment · ssc-cgl, upsc-prelims, rrb-ntpc, ibps-po

The Union Home Minister attended the inauguration and foundation stone laying for Yamuna rejuvenation projects worth Rs 8,941 crore in Delhi.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326673&reg=3&lang=1

The release states that 40 per cent of the work under the plan to make the Yamuna pollution free has been completed so far.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326673&reg=3&lang=1

The release states that the governments at the Centre and in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh have prepared a joint roadmap to make the Yamuna clean by 2029.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326673&reg=3&lang=1

Why this matters

River cleaning programmes are asked by river, target year and the states involved, and all three are stated here.

Linked static GK: The Yamuna is the longest tributary of the Ganga and rises from the Yamunotri glacier in Uttarakhand.

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Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 to be held from 28 November to 12 December 2026

art-and-culture · ssc-cgl, upsc-prelims, rrb-ntpc, ctet

The Union Minister for Education launched the registration portal for the fifth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam, to be held from 28 November to 12 December 2026.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326535&reg=3&lang=1

The theme of the edition is Thirukkural Payilvom, or Thirukkural Abhyas Karen.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326535&reg=3&lang=1

The programme is meant to strengthen the civilizational bonds between Tamil Nadu and Kashi in the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326535&reg=3&lang=1

Why this matters

Kashi Tamil Sangamam returns every year with a new theme, and the theme is the part that changes and therefore gets asked.

Linked static GK: The Thirukkural is a classical Tamil work of couplets attributed to Thiruvalluvar, and Kashi Tamil Sangamam began in 2022.

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PM-DAKSH trained 1,87,305 candidates before merging into PMKVY

governance · ssc-cgl, upsc-prelims, rrb-ntpc, ibps-po

Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi is a Central Sector Scheme launched during 2020-21 to provide skill training to Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes, Economically Weaker Sections, De notified Tribes and Safai Karamcharis.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326836&reg=3&lang=1

Between 2020-21 and 2023-24 the scheme trained 1,87,305 candidates and placed 96,162 of them.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326836&reg=3&lang=1

From 2024-25 onwards PM-DAKSH was merged with the PMKVY scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326836&reg=3&lang=1

Why this matters

A scheme that has been merged away is a classic trap, because the question asks which ministry runs it now.

Linked static GK: PM-DAKSH was run by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment through NSFDC, NBCFDC and NSKFDC.

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Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan reaches more than 35 crore people

health · ssc-cgl, upsc-prelims, police-constable, rrb-ntpc

The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has reached more than 35 crore people, including over 13.94 crore youth and 10.86 crore women.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326763&reg=3&lang=1

The campaign has engaged with more than 32 lakh educational institutions as on date.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326763&reg=3&lang=1

The Abhiyaan runs under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326763&reg=3&lang=1

Why this matters

The ministry that owns the demand reduction side is the part candidates get wrong, because enforcement sits with Home Affairs instead.

Linked static GK: Drug demand reduction is handled by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, while the Narcotics Control Bureau is under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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Khet Bachao Abhiyan launched nationwide from Taraori in Karnal

agriculture · ssc-cgl, rrb-ntpc, upsc-prelims, nabard

The Union Agriculture Minister launched the nationwide Khet Bachao Abhiyan from Taraori in Karnal.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326933&reg=3&lang=1

The campaign is to run from 22 October to 30 November, with scientists visiting villages across the country to raise public awareness.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326933&reg=3&lang=1

Permanent houses worth Rs 1,343 crore were approved for 28,422 poor families in Haryana on the same occasion.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326933&reg=3&lang=1

Why this matters

A newly launched abhiyan is asked by its name, its dates and where it was launched from, and all three are on the record here.

Linked static GK: The Soil Health Card scheme, referred to in the same release, was launched in 2015 to give farmers a crop wise nutrient report for their soil.

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NSDC makes its debut on the NSE Social Stock Exchange

economy · ibps-po, sbi-po, rbi-grade-b, nabard

The National Skill Development Corporation made its debut on the Social Stock Exchange platform of the National Stock Exchange at Mumbai.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326769&reg=3&lang=1

NABARD subscribed Rs 4 crore to the maiden Zero Coupon Zero Principal issue, meant to support international employment pathways for 600 rural youth from Madhya Pradesh.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326769&reg=3&lang=1

The Rs 11.25 crore programme combines social investment, beneficiary participation and outcome linked funding from the Government of Madhya Pradesh.

Sources: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2326769&reg=3&lang=1

Why this matters

The Social Stock Exchange and Zero Coupon Zero Principal instruments are banking awareness topics, and this is the first use candidates can name.

Linked static GK: The Social Stock Exchange is a separate segment of a recognised stock exchange for not for profit organisations, allowed by SEBI from 2022.

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India Post crosses Rs 4,000 crore quarterly revenue for two quarters in a row

Poland Prime Minister visits India, outcomes include a trade doubling target

Vice President inaugurates Law Commission conference on cooperative federalism

First Training Squadron ships arrive in Maldives on long range deployment

Indian Railways sets an all time high coal loading record in October 2026

Yamuna rejuvenation projects worth Rs 8,941 crore launched in Delhi

Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 to be held from 28 November to 12 December 2026

PM-DAKSH trained 1,87,305 candidates before merging into PMKVY

Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan reaches more than 35 crore people

Khet Bachao Abhiyan launched nationwide from Taraori in Karnal

NSDC makes its debut on the NSE Social Stock Exchange

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