Daily Current Affairs & GK Capsule — 2026-10-11

2-minute briefing plus a 5-question recall quiz for SSC, Banking & Railway exams. Read time ~2 min.

Today's Headlines

  1. RBI unveils $2.6 billion bond sale to curb banking system liquidity (Banking & Economy)
    The Reserve Bank of India has announced a $2.6 billion bond sale to absorb surplus liquidity in the banking system, which averaged over 7 trillion rupees daily from September 1. Additionally, the RBI raised the minimum daily cash reserve ratio (CRR) maintenance for banks from 90%
  2. RBI announces special dollar window for public sector OMCs (Banking & Economy)
    The Reserve Bank of India announced a special dollar window to be undertaken for three public sector oil marketing companies through designated banks. This facility comes into effect on October 12, 2026.
  3. Canadian trade delegation of nearly 300 members heads to India (International & Bilateral)
    Canada is sending nearly 300 business delegates to India under its largest trade mission in over 30 years to expand commercial ties. Led by Canadian Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu, the delegation visits Mumbai and Bengaluru from October 12 to 17.
  4. Adani Defence & Aerospace wins SIDM Champion Award 2026 (National & Governance)
    Adani Defence & Aerospace has won the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) Champion Award 2026 for Export Performance in Defence and Aerospace. The award recognizes its overseas supplies backed by indigenous ammunition manufacturing and advanced production capabilities.
  5. PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana completes its first year (National & Governance)
    The PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY), which aims to develop 100 aspirational agricultural districts, completes its first year on October 11, 2026. The initiative was designed to boost agricultural development across selected districts.
  6. India highlights defence self-reliance at Tarang Shakti 2026 (National & Governance)
    Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted defence self-reliance, technological innovation, and international partnerships during Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 in Jodhpur. The multinational air exercise was organised by the Indian Air Force from September 26 to October 12, 2026.

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