Current affairs 31 Oct 2026

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UN Disarmament Week 2026 observed from October 24–30 with theme “Disarm for Peace”

The United Nations held Disarmament Week 2026 from 24 to 30 October to build awareness about disarmament and arms control. This year's theme is “Disarm for Peace: Fewer Weapons, Safer Communities.”

International Day of Care and Support observed on October 29 with 2026 theme on decent work

The United Nations marks the International Day of Care and Support each year on October 29 to acknowledge paid and unpaid care work and push for stronger care systems. The theme for 2026 is “Building…

e-Sanjeevani national telemedicine service crosses nearly 50 crore teleconsultations

e-Sanjeevani, India's National Telemedicine Service, has enabled close to 50 crore teleconsultations nationwide. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) launched it in November 2019 under the Ayushman Bharat programme.

Bihar Museum, Patna ranked 9th globally and 1st in Asia in The World's 100 Best Museums 2026

The Bihar Museum in Patna stood 9th worldwide and topped Asia in The World's 100 Best Museums 2026, compiled by Germany-based Worth a Journey. It is the only Indian museum on the 2026 list. Museo…

National Unity Day observed on October 31 marking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 151st birth anniversary

National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) falls on October 31, the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel; 2026 marks his 151st, with the theme “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat”. Patel (1875–1950), a freedom fighter and senior…

India slips to 88th of 143 in World Justice Project's Rule of Law Index 2026

In the World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2026, India placed 88th among 143 countries and jurisdictions with a score of 0.48, down two spots from 86th in 2025. Denmark, Norway and Finland…

IAU Minor Planet Center names 2026 ED138 as a possible dwarf planet beyond Pluto

The Minor Planet Center of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) has identified 2026 ED138 as a possible dwarf planet. The object lies past Pluto's orbit in the trans-Neptunian region, roughly 46 Astronomical Units (AU) from…

India reaffirms ASEAN centrality at 13th ADMM-Plus in Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines

The 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) was held in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines, which chairs ASEAN in 2026. Its theme was “Navigating Our Future, together.” The forum brings together 11 ASEAN members and 8…

Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana with ₹7,395.55 crore outlay for 2026–31

The Union Cabinet has cleared the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana to strengthen rural local self-government. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme running from 2026–27 to 2030–31 with a total outlay of ₹7,395.55 crore…

Local opposition grows to 11,200 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh

The proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, an 11,200-megawatt (MW) scheme on the Siang River in Arunachal Pradesh, is facing resistance from local communities over displacement, livelihoods and cultural heritage. The State Government sees the project…