Daily Current Affairs & GK Capsule — 2026-10-26

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

Today's Headlines

BJP Announces Nationwide Protest Against Mallikarjun Kharge's Remarks on PM Modi (National & Governance)
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a nationwide protest on October 26, 2026, condemning Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The controversy stems from Mr. Kharge's comments at a Patna event where he brought up Mr. Mo
ISRO Targets Four Functional Launch Pads by 2029, Announces Chairman V Narayanan (Science & Technology)
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan announced that India will significantly expand its space operations by establishing four functional launch pads by 2029. The roadmap includes developing a 2,000-acre dedicated Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) complex at Kulasekarapattinam in Tuticor
India Hosts 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum at Samvidhan Sadan in New Delhi (International & Bilateral)
The Parliament of India is hosting the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum from October 26–27, 2026, under India's BRICS chairship. Ahead of the forum, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla held a bilateral meeting with a Russian parliamentary delegation led by Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of th
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra Emphasizes Data Centre Sovereignty and Forex Stance (Banking & Economy)
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that all data centres are being kept sovereign during a recent address. Furthermore, he reiterated at the NDTV World Summit 2026 that the central bank does not target any specific price or level for the rupee.
Regional Bank Holidays Declared in Select Cities on October 26, 2026 (Banking & Economy)
Banks in select cities across India will remain closed on October 26, 2026, for regional observances including Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, Laxmi Puja, and Accession Day. The closures affect specific bank branches in Agartala, Chandigarh, Jammu, Shimla, and Srinagar.

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