Daily Current Affairs & GK Capsule — 2026-10-19

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

Today's Headlines

  1. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India to strengthen bilateral relations (International & Bilateral)
    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India next week to review bilateral relations and discuss trade issues. His meetings in Mumbai and Jamnagar will focus specifically on investment, energy, and economic opportunities.
  2. Rajnath Singh to represent India at SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting in Tajikistan (National & Governance)
    Rajnath Singh will represent India at the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Trade, connectivity, and regional cooperation will take centre stage during the discussions.
  3. Ministry of Defence inks $432 million deals for IAF satellite and Navy torpedoes (Science & Technology)
    The Ministry of Defence has inked deals worth $432 million for an Indian Air Force (IAF) satellite and Navy torpedoes. These developments include the GSAT-7C satellite for secure defence communication and DRDO-developed Varunastra torpedoes.
  4. RBI sanctions amalgamation of Emirates NBD's Indian branches into RBL Bank (Banking & Economy)
    The Reserve Bank of India has sanctioned the amalgamation of Emirates NBD's Indian branches into RBL Bank. The merger is scheduled to take effect from December 1, 2026, under the Banking Regulation Act.
  5. Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu to undertake a three-day state visit to Pakistan (International & Bilateral)
    President of Maldives Dr Mohamed Muizzu will undertake a three-day state visit to Pakistan from October 20 to 22, 2026. The visit marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and the Maldives in 1966.

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