Updates on 13 October 2026
All of October 2026 →Solar Polar Brightening and Magnetic Fields: What the ARIES-Led Study Found
Research reported on 12–13 October 2026 links microwave polar brightening on the Sun to the strength of its polar magnetic field and to the size of polar coronal holes. The study used about three decades of 17 GHz data from Japan's Nobeyama Radioheliograph.
SEBI Credit Risk-o-Meter for Debt Securities
SEBI’s October 7, 2026 circular adds a colour-coded Credit Risk-o-Meter for specified debt securities. Learn what it covers, how it works, when it applies, and key exam facts with practice MCQs.
Shubman Gill ICC Player of the Month: Fifth Award for September 2026
Shubman Gill was named ICC men's Player of the Month for September 2026, his fifth such award, after an unbeaten 223 in a 406-run chase against the West Indies. Shafali Verma won the women's award.
IMD Cyclone Warning and Marine Weather DSS Launched on 12 October 2026
The India Meteorological Department launched a public-facing Cyclone Warning and Marine Weather Services Decision Support System on 12 October 2026. This note covers its WebGIS features, who it serves, the preparedness meeting around it, and practice MCQs.
BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting: India Hosts the First Edition in New Delhi
India is hosting the first BIMSTEC Home Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi on 13 October 2026, chaired by Amit Shah. This note covers the agenda, participants, BIMSTEC basics and practice MCQs.
RDIF First Cohort of 19 Second-Level Fund Managers: What Was Announced and Key Facts
The Research, Development and Innovation Fund (RDIF) announced its first 19 Second-Level Fund Managers on 12 October 2026. The cohort has 14 AIFs and 5 FROs, with a ₹7,131 crore RDIF commitment approved by the EGoS on 8 October 2026.
NASA Perseverance Rover Sets New Mars Distance Record
NASA’s Perseverance rover set a new record on Mars by travelling 28.10 miles (45.22 km) by 11 October 2026, surpassing Opportunity’s old mark.
India and UK Inaugurate BRIC-CDFD–ONT Genomics Centre
India and the UK jointly inaugurated the BRIC-CDFD–ONT India Genomics Centre of Excellence in New Delhi on 12 October 2026 during the 8th India–UK Science and Innovation Council meeting. Read the key facts, purpose and exam-ready context.
Samsung Affiliates' $9.15 Billion Semiconductor Investment Plan for Vietnam and South Korea
Samsung affiliates plan to invest a combined 12.26 trillion won ($9.15 billion) in chip testing and substrate capacity, with about 8 trillion won earmarked for Vietnam. This page covers the figures, timelines, key terms and practice MCQs.
INS Sahyadri at Vladivostok for INDRA-2026: Dates, Context and Key Facts
INS Sahyadri reached Vladivostok, Russia, on 10 October 2026 for INDRA-2026, a bilateral Indian Navy–Russian Navy exercise scheduled for 13–18 October 2026. This page covers the dates, the MAHASAGAR link, ship facts and practice MCQs.