Current affairs 30 Oct 2026

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Fossils of Gerrothorax maritimus, first known fully marine stem amphibian, found in China's Guizhou

Two almost complete fossil skeletons of Gerrothorax maritimus were found in Guizhou Province, China, and it has been described as the first known fully marine stem amphibian. It lived about 237 million years ago, in…

Indian photographer Sitaram Raul wins 'Behaviour: Invertebrates' at Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026

Sitaram Raul, a photographer from India, took first place in the ‘Behaviour: Invertebrates’ category of the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. His winning photograph is titled Shifting Sand.

NIFTEM-K hosts 'Hack the Fork', India's first AI and food technology hackathon

NIFTEM-K organised “Hack the Fork”, India's first hackathon combining Artificial Intelligence (AI) and food technology. It was held jointly with Hack the Fork, a non-profit based in France, along with the NIFTEM-K Smart Protein Project…

Mysuru Dasara drone show sets Guinness World Record with 3,473-drone peacock at Bannimantap

A drone show held for Mysuru Dasara won a Guinness World Records title for the largest aerial display of a bird. A total of 3,473 drones were used to create a peacock in the sky…

Meeshapulimala in Idukki opens to tourists as Neelakurinji blooms on its high-altitude slopes

Meeshapulimala in Kerala's Idukki district was opened to visitors as Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) reached full bloom on its high-altitude slopes. Meeshapulimala ranks among the highest peaks of the Munnar region. This flowering is seen as…

MoRTH amends Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 to support E85 and E100 high-ethanol fuel vehicles

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 to enable vehicles built for E85 and E100 high-ethanol fuels. E85 contains up to 85% ethanol, while E100 is…

World Stroke Day 2026 observed on October 29 with campaign message 'Every M1nute Counts'

World Stroke Day was marked on October 29 to spread awareness on preventing, detecting early and treating stroke. The World Stroke Organization (WSO) set up the day in 2006, and its 2026 campaign message is…

Union Cabinet approves Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme with ₹1,856.67 crore outlay

The Union Cabinet cleared the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme, aimed at building a globally competitive sports goods industry. Announced in the Union Budget 2026–27, it has ₹1,856.67 crore earmarked over the period 2026–2033–34…

UN Secretary-General's Women, Peace and Security report flags rising deaths and violence against women in armed conflicts

UN Women released the UN Secretary-General's report on Women, Peace and Security, which points to growing deaths of and violence against women and girls in armed conflicts. Over 37,000 civilians died in conflicts in 2025…

India reaffirms biodiversity commitment at CBD COP-17 in Yerevan; seeks funding and fair DSI benefit-sharing

At the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP-17) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Yerevan, Armenia, India restated its commitment to conserving biodiversity. India implements the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) through its…