Daily Current Affairs & GK Capsule — 2026-10-12

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

Today's Headlines

  1. Anantha Nageswaran releases white paper on AI and India’s workforce (Science & Technology)
    Anantha Nageswaran has released a white paper focusing on artificial intelligence, automation, and India’s workforce. The paper discusses the share of Indian employment exposed to artificial intelligence.
  2. India-UK trade deal projected to boost bilateral trade significantly by 2040 (International & Bilateral)
    The India-UK trade deal is expected to boost bilateral trade by £25.5 billion annually by the year 2040. This comprehensive agreement highlights the deepening economic ties between the two nations.
  3. Sri Lankan President Dissanayake highlights good relations with India (International & Bilateral)
    Sri Lankan President Dissanayake highlighted good bilateral relations with India and noted New Delhi's stance on Katchatheevu in the Supreme Court. He reiterated that Sri Lanka will never allow its territory to be used in a manner that poses a threat to India.
  4. JPMorgan plans to launch a merchant bank in Nigeria before the end of 2026 (Banking & Economy)
    US banking giant JPMorgan, holding $5 trillion in assets, plans to launch a merchant bank in Nigeria by the end of 2026. The move expands its footprint in Africa’s third-largest economy.
  5. India expected to add 51.1 million sq. ft. of shopping mall space by 2031 (Science & Technology)
    According to JLL’s 'Indian Retail 2031' report, India will add 51.1 million square feet of shopping mall space by 2031. This expansion will elevate total mall stock to 143.2 million square feet.
  6. BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games held in Ahmedabad (Sports & Awards)
    The BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games 2026 are scheduled at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad. The event is organized under India's BRICS Chairship.
  7. Indian national injured in Riyadh airport attack succumbs to injuries (National & Governance)
    The Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia confirmed that an Indian national injured in the international airport attack in Riyadh has died. The unfortunate death adds to the casualties from the major strike.

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