Updates on 12 October 2026
All of October 2026 →UNICEF India Names Smriti Mandhana Celebrity Advocate: Key Facts for Exam Revision
UNICEF India announced cricketer Smriti Mandhana as a celebrity advocate on 11 October 2026, the International Day of the Girl. This note covers her advocacy focus, the day's background, UNICEF basics and practice MCQs.
Aditya Mehta Wins Snooker Gold at 2026 Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships in Ahmedabad
Aditya Mehta won the men's snooker gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships in Ahmedabad, beating Dhvaj Haria 3–0 in the final on 10 October 2026. India topped the medal table with 13 medals. This page covers the key facts, snooker basics and practice MCQs.
IITM Pune Hosts APARC Early Career Workshop: Key Facts for Exam Revision
IITM Pune held the APARC Early Career Workshop on 11 October 2026 at Meghdoot Hall, as a curtain-raiser for ESTIC 2026. This page covers the key facts, full forms, the APARC General Assembly dates and practice MCQs.
Wild Buffalo Reintroduction in Kanha: Madhya Pradesh Releases Eight Kaziranga Buffaloes into Enclosure
On 11 October 2026, Madhya Pradesh released eight wild water buffaloes from Kaziranga into a 17-hectare enclosure in Kanha Tiger Reserve. This is the first step in restoring a species absent for about a century. Release into open forest is still planned for after the monsoon.
M.R. Raghava Varier Selected for the 2026 M.G.S. Narayanan Memorial Award
Historian M.R. Raghava Varier has been selected for the 2026 Prof. M.G.S. Narayanan Memorial Award, which carries ₹50,000 and a citation. It is due to be presented at the 10th International Kerala History Conference in Malappuram on 27–29 November 2026.
INS Trishul Arrives in UK for Exercise KONKAN-26: Key Facts
INS Trishul, an Indian Navy guided-missile stealth frigate, has reached Plymouth for Exercise KONKAN-26 with the Royal Navy, scheduled for 8-15 October 2026. Here are the phases, drills, context and practice MCQs.
Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi Wins ITF W35 Lagos Singles Title: Key Facts for Exam Revision
Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi, 17, won the ITF W35 singles title in Lagos, Portugal, on 11 October 2026, beating Spain's Celia Cervino Ruiz 6–4, 6–2. This page covers the scores, ITF and WTA basics, and practice MCQs.
PM Modi Launches Tamil Nadu Projects Worth Over ₹13,000 Crore: Key Facts for Exam Revision
On 11 October 2026, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated, dedicated and laid foundation stones for Tamil Nadu projects worth over ₹13,000 crore, spanning metro, highways, railways, ports, petroleum and research. Key facts and practice MCQs below.