Current affairs

RBI Repo Rate Hike to 5.50%: Impact on Loans, EMIs and Inflation

Context The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) raised the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% and changed its stance from ‘neutral’ to ‘calibrated tightening’.  About Repo Rate Definition: The interest rate at which...

Nobel Prize in Literature 2026: Anne Carson Wins, Key Facts and Major Works

Canadian poet, essayist and classicist Anne Carson has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for her innovative literary contributions. The Swedish Academy announced the award on October 8, 2026, recognising her ability to engage creatively with classical traditions...

World Post Day 2026: Date, History, Significance and Role of India Post

World Post Day 2026 is observed on October 9 to recognise the contribution of postal services and millions of postal workers in connecting people, communities and economies. The day highlights the importance of accessible postal networks in communication, e-commerce, financial...

BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims 2026 Postponed: New Exam Date, 1,186 Vacancies and Latest Update

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has postponed the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Preliminary Examination 2026 for the second time. The examination was earlier scheduled for 25 October 2026, but the Commission has now deferred the exam. The new...

India’s Supercomputing Ecosystem 2026: 40 Supercomputers, 68 PF Capacity and Challenges

Context As of September 2026, India has 40 supercomputers with a combined capacity of 68 petaflops (PF). Why is supercomputing strategically important for India? Solving complex problems: Supercomputers perform millions of calculations at the same time, allowing scientists to solve...

National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) 2026: Key Findings, Data and Highlights

Context The National Statistics Office (NSO) released the findings of India’s first-ever National Household Travel Survey (NHTS), conducted from July 2025 to June 2026. About the National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) Nature: India’s first nationwide household survey on travel patterns,...

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026: Kagan and Soai’s Discovery Explained

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026 The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026 has been awarded to Henri B. Kagan of France and Kenso Soai of Japan for their discovery of “non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.” Their work addresses...

India Demonstrates First Free-Space Quantum Key Distribution Link

Context QNu Labs, BISAG-N and IIT Gandhinagar demonstrated India’s first free-space Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) link, securely transmitting quantum keys over 5.56 km. About Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) Nature: A quantum-secure communication technology that uses quantum mechanical principles to transmit...

India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA)

Context The India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) came into force on 1 October 2025 after being signed on 10 March 2024. It connects India with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) — Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein —...

2026 Nobel Prize in Physics: Francis Halzen, IceCube and the Discovery of Cosmic Neutrinos

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to Francis Halzen for his decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin. His work has opened a new window into the Universe through...