Current Affairs Today 14th October 2026 Daily GK Update

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National News

Lakshadweep Achieves 100% Literacy Under ULLAS Scheme

• Lakshadweep was officially declared a 100% literate Union Territory by Administrator Praful Patel under the ULLAS–Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram.
• ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (New India Literacy Programme / NILP) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to empower adults aged 15 and above who missed formal schooling with functional literacy and life skills.

Objectives:

• To cover non-literate citizens aged 15 years and above across all States and UTs, targeting 5 crore learners (1 crore learners annually) between FY 2022–27.
• To deliver an integrated curriculum built on five core pillars: Foundational Literacy & Numeracy, Critical Life Skills (financial, digital, legal, healthcare), Basic Education (formal equivalence), Vocational Skills, and Continuing Education.

National SARAS Mela 2026 to Promote Rural Women Entrepreneurs in Vijayawada

• President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the National SARAS Mela 2026 in Vijayawada on October 15, with more than 1,500 women entrepreneurs from over 30 states and Union Territories expected to participate in the event.
• The mela, being organised for the first time outside the Delhi-NCR region, will be held at Punnami Ghat from October 13 to 31 in collaboration with the Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP), Andhra Pradesh.
• It will coincide with the Dasara Sharannavaratri Utsavams and Vijayawada Utsav 2.0, providing a platform for women from self-help groups to showcase and sell traditional crafts, handloom products and regional food items.

Banking & Financial

Retail inflation rises to 5.54% in September from 4.82% in August as food prices climb

• Retail inflation in India rose to 5.54% in September 2026, while food inflation climbed to 7.74%, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The figures show that food prices continued to put pressure on household budgets.
• Retail inflation stood at 6.08% in rural areas in September, compared with 4.88% in urban areas. This indicates that price pressures were higher in rural India than in cities.
• Food inflation was also higher in rural areas at 8.06%, while the urban rate stood at 7.18%. The all-India food inflation rate was 7.74% during the month.

India’s Monthly Retail Inflation

• May 2026: 3.93%
• June 2026: 4.38%
• July 2026: 4.45%
• August 2026: 4.82%

IMF raises India’s FY27 growth forecast to 7% from 6.4%

• India’s economy is projected to grow 7 percent in FY27, higher than the 6.4 percent estimated earlier, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in its October World Economic Outlook (WEO), as strong domestic demand and services activity helped the country withstand global economic disruptions.
• The IMF also raised its FY28 growth forecast to 7 percent from 6.7 percent, suggesting that India’s growth momentum could extend beyond the current financial year.
• India remains among the fastest-growing major economies, with economic activity performing better than previously expected.

India’s FY27 GDP Projections by Organization

• Reserve Bank of India (RBI): 7%
• ICRA: 6.7%
• World Bank: 7.1%
• Asian Development Bank (ADB): 7%
• International Monetary Fund (IMF): 7%
• Moody’s: 7%
• India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra): 6.8%
• Standard & Poor’s(S&P):7%
• World Economic Forum (WEF)-7%
• Finch:9%
• OECD:1%

Defence

INS Trishul Arrives in UK for India-UK Maritime Exercise KONKAN-26

• Indian Navy ship INS Trishul has arrived at Plymouth in the United Kingdom to participate in the India-UK bilateral maritime exercise KONKAN-26 with the Royal Navy.
• Exercise is being conducted off Plymouth in two phases. Over the past two decades, KONKAN has evolved significantly in scale and complexity, enhancing interoperability and mutual understanding between the two Navies.
• The exercise reaffirms the shared commitment of India and the UK to ensuring secure, open and free seas. It also reflects the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership outlined in the India-UK Vision 2035.
• KONKAN-26 aims to strengthen the ability of both Navies to operate seamlessly in complex maritime scenarios, reinforcing their enduring partnership and shared commitment to maritime peace and security.

List of Bilateral Exercises (2026)

• Yudh Abhyas 2026 (India–US): Conducted in Rajasthan and Uttarakhand
• IMBAX 2026 (India–Myanmar): at Umroi, Meghalaya
• MAITREE-XV (India–Thailand): at Surat Thani, Thailand
• Exercise Dharma Guardian (India–Japan): Hosted at Chaubattia, Uttarakhand
  ‘Samudra Laksamana’ (India-Malaysia Maritime Exercise): held in Lumut, Malaysia
• SLINEX (Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise): at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
• Nomadic Elephant (India-Mongolia Exercise): at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
• VARUNA Naval Exercise (India-France): at Toulon Naval Base, France
• Exercise KAZIND-2026 (India-Kazakhstan): at Oskemen, Kazakhstan
• INDRA 2026 (India-Russia Naval Exercise): at Vladivostok in Russia

Book & Author

Sunil Gavaskar launches book titled ‘Rag Rag Mein Cricket’ on Sanjay Jagdale’s life and cricket journey

• Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar launched ‘Rag Rag Mein Cricket’, a book chronicling the life and career of former cricketer, BCCI selector and administrator Sanjay Jagdale.
• This is the complete life story of Sanjay Jagdale. You could say from his early days of playing cricket right up to today—he was a cricketer, and then he came into coaching.
• Then he became a selector; he was the BCCI’s junior selector and senior selector, and he came into the administration of the MPCA, even though he had no interest in administration.

Important Days

13 October: International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

• The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction observed the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on October 13, 2026.
• Aims: Safe, affordable, and hazard-resilient housing as the first line of defense against disasters like floods, fires, and earthquakes.
• Theme 2026: “Resilience Starts at Home”

5 October: World Architecture Day

• World Architecture Day falls on the first Monday of October, so this year’s observance is today, October 5, 2026. The International Union of Architects (UIA) established the day to draw attention to how buildings and cities affect daily life.
• Marking it with a review of modern architecture makes sense, since most of what we build today still follows rules set during that movement.
• Theme: “Housing is a Human Right. Build It.”

6 October 2026: World Cerebral Palsy Day

• World Cerebral Palsy Day 2026 will be observed on 6 Octob The annual movement brings together people with cerebral palsy, families, healthcare professionals and communities to promote awareness, equal opportunities and meaningful change.
• The day is an opportunity to learn about cerebral palsy, recognise developmental concerns early and consider how schools, workplaces and public services can become more accessible.
• Theme 2026: “Unique and United”

Obituary

Padma Shri Kathak Dancer Roshan Kumari Passed Away

• Renowned Jaipur Gharana Kathak maestro and Padma Shri awardee Dr. Roshan Kumari passed away in Mumbai on October 5, 2026, at the age of 88.
• Born December 24, 1937, in Ambala to tabla maestro Choudhury Fakir Mohammed and singer Zohrabai Ambalewali. Founded Nritya Kala Kendra in Mumbai in 1971.
• Remembered for her iconic 9-minute Kathak performance in Satyajit Ray’s masterpiece Jalsaghar (1958), as well as work in films like Parineeta (1953), Lekin (1990), and Sardari Begum (1996).