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Current Affairs – 22 October 2026
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PM-DAKSH Report: Training, Placements and Merger with PMKVY
Launched in 2020-21, PM-DAKSH supported skill training for disadvantaged communities. Read the official findings on placements, funding and its merger with PMKVY.
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UDYOG Aims to Bridge the Biotech Skills Gap Through IIT Madras Training
Launched in Chennai on 21 October 2026, IIT Madras’s UDYOG finishing school focuses on practical biotechnology and biomanufacturing skills. The Upskilling and Development for Young Graduates programme aims to help connect academic…
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Tadoba Tests Automated Water-Level Control for Wildlife Habitats
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve is testing sensor-controlled pumps at wildlife waterholes in Chandrapur, Maharashtra. The pilot aims to reduce overflow and water loss while improving the reliability and efficiency of water supplies for…
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Army Plans Land Warfare Doctrine Release at Commanders’ Conference
Reports on October 22, 2026, described plans for Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to release the Army’s Land Warfare Doctrine at the Commanders’ Conference. The framework addresses changing warfare and future conflicts. The…
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Vandalur Zoo Water-Bird Samples Confirm H5N1 Infection
Zoo officials said laboratory testing confirmed H5N1 avian influenza in water birds at Arignar Anna Zoological Park in Chennai. Vandalur Zoo undertook disinfection and monitoring measures and announced a temporary precautionary closure.
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Badr Framework Brings Four Nations Together on Defence Manufacturing
The Badr MoU signed in Doha on 21 October 2026 links Qatar, Indonesia, Pakistan and Türkiye in a defence-industry cooperation framework. Its aims include manufacturing partnerships, technical training, and joint research and…
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New Evidence Brings Bangka’s Elusive Slow Loris Back into Scientific View
The Bangka slow loris has been confirmed alive on Bangka Island, Indonesia. Its historical scientific records date to 1930–1932, and recent rescue-centre observations have brought the nocturnal primate back to researchers’ attention.
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Punjab’s 2026 Hockey Showpiece Sends Decisive Matches to Mohali
The Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2026 runs from October 27 to November 5, 2026, in Punjab. Jalandhar hosts league matches before Mohali takes over for the semi-finals and the bronze- and gold-medal…
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Visakhapatnam Hosts Naval Partners for the 33rd SIMBEX Exercise
The Indian Navy is hosting the 33rd Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise at Visakhapatnam. SIMBEX-2026 began on 21 October 2026 and runs over six days, bringing together the two navies.
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Dilip’s 100m T47 Victory Adds Sprint Gold at the 2026 Para Games
Dilip Gavit’s 10.69-second performance won the men’s 100m T47 final on 21 October 2026 at the 2026 Asian Para Games. The race took place at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in…
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New Delhi Prepares to Welcome Parliamentarians for the 12th BRICS Forum
India will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi on 26 and 27 October 2026. Parliament will provide the setting for the gathering and its legislative exchanges.
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Vultr Plans Chennai AI Computing Expansion with AMD Instinct GPUs
Vultr’s announcement reported on 22 October 2026 outlines a 20-MW Chennai AI supercluster using AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs. The planned facility will support training, fine-tuning and inference for organisations seeking local AI…
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