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National News

Bihar Museum Ranks 9th Among the World’s 100 Best Museums in 2026, No. 1 in Asia

• Bihar Museum in Patna has made it to the list of the world’s best museums. It ranked ninth in the World’s 100 Best Museums 2026 list released by Germany-based travel guide Worth a Journey.
• The museum also secured first place in Asia. This recognition has brought attention to Bihar’s rich history, art and culture.

Sikkim Hosts First Himalayan Yak Festival to Promote Conservation

• Sikkim hosted its first-ever Himalayan Yak Festival on October 28, 2026, in the high-altitude Gnathang Valley near the India-China border.
• The event was organized by the state’s Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Department in collaboration with partners like ATREE, Sikkim Inspires, and the G. B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment.
• Around 400 to 500 yaks took part alongside local herders, officials, and cultural troupes.
• The festival highlighted the official registration of the Sikkimese Yak as a distinct indigenous breed by the ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR).

List of festivals celebrated in Sikkim:

• Sonam Lochar
• Losar
• Sakewa
• Saga Dawa
• Guru Rinpoche’s Thrungkar Tshechu
• Drukpa Tshechi
• Tendong Lho Rum Faat
• Indrajatra
• Pang Lhabsol
• Teyongsi Sirijunga Sawan Tongnam
• Barahimizong
• Kagyed Dance

International News

India, Mexico sign Terms of Reference for Preferential Trade Agreement

• India and Mexico have taken a significant step towards strengthening their economic partnership with the signing of the Terms of Reference for a Preferential Trade Agreement.
• The signing formally marks the launch of negotiations for a mutually beneficial and balanced agreement aimed at expanding bilateral trade, creating new business opportunities, boosting investment flows, and building resilient and diversified supply chains.
• The framework outlines key areas for negotiation, including market access for goods, rules of origin, customs procedures and trade facilitation, dispute settlement and technical barriers to trade.

About Mexico

• Capital: Mexico City
• Currency: Mexican peso
• President: Claudia Sheinbaum

153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly Held in Tanzania; Australia’s Milton Dick Elected 32nd IPU President

• The Milton Dick MP, Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives, was elected as the 32nd President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
• Location: Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania (Arusha International Convention Centre)
• Date of Election: October 9, 2026
• Winner: Milton Dick (Australia), who won 56% of the vote (receiving 182 votes in a single round of secret-ballot voting)
• Term: Three-year mandate (2026–2029)

World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2026: India drops to 88th rank, Denmark tops list

• India ranked 88th on the World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2026, down two places from 86th last year, with an overall score of 0.48. The index measures how the rule of law is experienced and perceived in everyday life across 143 countries and jurisdiction.
• The rankings are based on eight factors: constraints on government powers, absence of corruption, open government, fundamental rights, order and security, regulatory enforcement, civil justice and criminal justice.

Top-Ranked Countries:

1. Denmark
2. Norway
3. Finland

Banking & Financial

SEBI Signs MoU With Bank of England on Clearing Corporation Oversight

• SEBI has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bank of England to improve cooperation and information sharing around clearing corporations recognised by the Indian regulator.
• Announced on October 28, 2026, the agreement sets out how the two authorities will work together on oversight of central counterparties, which play a role in clearing financial market transactions.
• Under the MoU, the Bank of England can rely on SEBI’s regulatory and supervisory work, in line with the laws and regulations applicable to both authorities.
• The arrangement also includes safeguards for the UK’s financial stability. SEBI said the agreement reflects the importance of cooperation between regulators in different countries to support international clearing activities.

Appointment

Sashastra Seema Bal DG Sanjay Singhal assumes additional charge of ITBP chief

• Senior IPS officer Sanjay Singhal, currently Director General of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), will take additional charge as Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) following the retirement of incumbent Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor on October 31, 2026.
• Sanjay Singhal’s previous experience within the ITBP is expected to be an asset as he takes charge. He served in senior positions in the force between 2008 and 2015, first as Deputy Inspector General and subsequently as Inspector General, gaining experience in its operational and administrative functioning.

Note: List of DG’s

• BSF (Border Security Force): Praveen Kumar
• CISF (Central Industrial Security Force): Praveer Ranjan,
• CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force): Gyanendra Pratap Singh (G. P. Singh)

Awards

Usha Mangeshkar To Receive First Bhupen Hazarika National Award

• Veteran singer Usha Mangeshkar has been selected as the first recipient of the Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika National Award instituted by the Assam government to honour the legacy of the legendary singer, composer and filmmaker.
• The award, which carries a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh and a citation, will be conferred once every three years.
• It will recognise nationally and internationally acclaimed personalities for their contributions to music, arts, cinema and fields associated with Hazarika’s creative legacy.

Earthshot Prize 2026 to Hold First Indian Event in Mumbai

• The Earthshot Prize 2026 Summit and Awards Night will be held in Mumbai, India, on November 16–17, 2026, marking the prestigious environmental award’s first-ever event in India.
• Hosted by Karan Johar, with special performances by British band Take That (their first-ever performance in India) and singer Shreya Ghoshal, alongside presenters including Sachin Tendulkar, Alia Bhatt, Sonam Kapoor, Rami Mark, Robert Irwin, and Nomzamo Mbatha.
• 15 global finalists will be showcased across five categories (Protect and Restore Nature, Clean our Air, Revive our Oceans, Build a Waste-Free World, and Fix our Climate), with five winners receiving £1 million each.

Defence

11th edition India–Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise ‘Garuda Shakti 2026’ Begins in Indonesia

• The 11th edition of the India–Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise Garuda Shakti 2026 commenced on October 27, 2026, in Banyuwangi, Indonesia, and is scheduled to conclude on November 6, 2026.
• The bilateral exercise emphasizes special operations in jungle environments, combat marksmanship, mountaineering, air assault training, obstacle crossing, and combat-hardening sessions.

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
• KONKAN-26 (India-UK Maritime Exercise): Plymouth in the United Kingdom
• AUSTRAHIND 2026 (India and Australia): At Thiruvananthapuram, India
• SIMBEX-2026 (India-Singapore Maritime): at Visakhapatnam

INS Sahyadri Participates in India-South Korea Naval Exercise

• The Indian Navy’s INS Sahyadri, an indigenously designed and built guided-missile stealth frigate, arrived at Busan Naval Harbour, Republic of Korea (South Korea) to participate in the India-Republic of Korea Navy (IN-RoKN) Bilateral Exercise.
• The exercise involves INS Sahyadri of the Indian Navy and ROKS Munmu the Great, a guided-missile destroyer of the Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN).
• Objective: Enhance bilateral maritime cooperation, operational readiness and professional engagement between the two navies.

Obituary

Renowned Tamil Chef and Padma Shri Awardee Damodaran Passed Away at 72

• Renowned Tamil chef, author, and Padma Shri awardee Dr. K. Damodaran—popularly known as Chef Damu—passed away at the age of 72 in Chennai.
• In December 2010, he set a record for the Longest Cooking Marathon (Individual) by cooking 617 dishes weighing 190 kg in 24 hours, 30 minutes, and 12 seconds.
• In January 2025, he was honored with the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his pioneering contributions to the culinary arts and catering industry.
• He was the first Indian chef to earn a Ph.D. in Hotel Management and Catering Technology, serving as a mentor, author of multiple cookbooks, and president of the South India Chef’s Association (SICA).

Important Days

31 October: Rashtriya Ekta Diwas / National Unity Day

• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti 2026 will be observed on 31 October 2026, marking the 151st Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, popularly known as the Iron Man of India. The occasion honours his contribution to India’s freedom struggle, national integration and administrative development.
• His Birth Anniversary is celebrated across the country as National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, the day highlights Patel’s vision of a united India through commemorative events, public pledges, the Run for Unity and official ceremonies.
• Theme 2026: “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat”,