Updates on 15 October 2026
All of October 2026 →Paradip Port Sets Single-Day Coal Loading Record of 1,40,022 Tonnes
The Mechanised Coal Handling Plant of Paradip Port Authority loaded 1,40,022 metric tonnes of coal onto two vessels on 10 October 2026, 2,522 tonnes above its 2022 single-day mark. Key facts, context and practice MCQs.
NISM Launches Cybersecurity Courses for GIFT IFSC: Dates, Fees and Exam Pattern
NISM launched two cybersecurity and cyber resilience certification courses for GIFT IFSC on 12 October 2026. The Basic course starts on 18 November and the Advanced on 30 December 2026. This page covers exam pattern, fees, validity and revision points.
Kolkata Hosts 2026 World Sudoku and Puzzle Championships: Dates, Venue and Key Facts
Kolkata is hosting the 19th World Sudoku Championship and 33rd World Puzzle Championship from 11 to 18 October 2026 at The Westin, Rajarhat. Logic Masters India is the organiser, and 35 countries are taking part. The event is still ongoing as of 15 October 2026, and no results appear in the sources.
Nameri Wild Classroom: Assam's Residential Nature Programme at Nameri Tiger Reserve
Assam's Forest Department has launched Nameri Wild Classroom, a two- or three-day residential learning programme at Nameri Tiger Reserve for students from Class 8 upwards. This note covers the programme, the reserve's facts and what the sources leave unclear.
Chocolate Mahseer Released into Rangeet River, Sikkim: Key Facts for Exam Revision
On 11 October 2026, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang released Chocolate Mahseer into the Rangeet River near Jorethang during the Chirbirey River Fest. This page covers the key facts, fish ranching, pisciculture terms and practice MCQs.
Ambaji Mohanthal Prasad GI Tag: Dates, Details and Exam Facts
Ambaji temple's Mohanthal prasad in Banaskantha, Gujarat, has received a GI tag, and the certificate was handed over on 11 October 2026. The post covers key facts, source date differences, GI basics and practice MCQs.
PM-SETU Approves ₹440 Crore for Nine Government ITIs in Surat and Visakhapatnam
On 12 October 2026, PM-SETU approved ₹440 crore to upgrade nine Government ITIs in Surat (Gujarat) and Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), with ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India as industry partner. This page covers the SPV equity split, partners, scheme background and practice MCQs.
Google's $15-Billion Visakhapatnam AI Data Centre: Key Facts, Timeline and Disputes
Google announced a roughly $15-billion AI hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, covering 2026–2030. The data-centre campus is expected to become operational in 2028. This page covers the timeline, partners, subsea cables, environmental and land disputes, job claims and practice MCQs.
GE Aerospace Plans to Nearly Double India Sourcing by 2030: Key Facts and Context
On 12 October 2026 in New Delhi, GE Aerospace said it plans to nearly double its India supplier spend between 2025 and 2030, from roughly USD 200 million. This page covers the figures, the EY report, the IndiGo engine MoU, Pune and Bengaluru, and practice MCQs.
Aldabra Giant Tortoises Outnumber Seychelles' People: Survey Estimates About 180,000
A survey led by the Seychelles Islands Foundation and the University of Exeter estimates 180,000 to 183,000 Aldabra giant tortoises on Aldabra Atoll, more than Seychelles' human population. This page covers the key facts, the data period, conservation milestones, threats and practice MCQs.