Daily Current Affairs & GK Capsule — 2026-10-14

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

Today's Headlines

  1. RBI rolls out 4-step package as Indian Rupee stages stunning comeback against dollar (Banking & Economy)
    The Indian rupee staged a stunning comeback, gaining nearly Re 1 against the dollar after the Reserve Bank of India rolled out a four-step package to curb currency pressure. This package included a dedicated dollar window and fresh measures to lower US dollar demand.
  2. India tests indigenous RHUMI 1 and RHUMI 2 hybrid rockets for restart technology (Science & Technology)
    India recently tested its indigenous RHUMI 1 and RHUMI 2 hybrid rockets to demonstrate restart and reignition technology. The tests aim to promote space education and scientific awareness.
  3. President Murmu emphasizes economic resilience as key to national security (National & Governance)
    President Droupadi Murmu stated that economic resilience is key to national security and highlighted government initiatives linking innovation with security. She cited the Centre’s Research, Development and Innovation Scheme supporting indigenous research, deep-tech startups, and
  4. IMF retains India as world’s fastest-growing major economy with 7.0% growth projection (Banking & Economy)
    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) retained India as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, projecting a robust 7.0% growth rate for 2026 and 2027. This highlights strong macroeconomic fundamentals despite global economic challenges.
  5. Global space investment on track to cross USD 100 billion for the first time in 2026 (Science & Technology)
    Global investment in the space economy is on track to cross USD 100 billion for the first time in 2026. This milestone follows a strong performance that reached USD 92.5 billion in the first nine months.
  6. UPMSP announces UP 10th and 12th board exam schedules for 2027 (National & Governance)
    The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) announced the exam dates for the forthcoming UP 10th and 12th board exams. According to the schedule, these examinations will be conducted from February 5 onwards.
  7. India and West Indies gear up for T20 match at Hyderabad’s Uppal stadium with heavy security (National & Governance)
    Hyderabad’s Uppal stadium is set to host an India-West Indies T20 match. Security authorities have deployed 2,200 personnel to secure the premises.

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