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National News

India to Host 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on October 26–27 in New Delhi

• India is preparing to host a major parliamentary gathering that will bring lawmakers and parliamentary representatives from BRICS member and partner countries to New Delhi on October 26 and 27.
• The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum is scheduled to take place in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, the Parliament complex. The Lok Sabha Secretariat announced the programme on October 22, describing it as an opportunity for parliamentary leaders to discuss strategic priorities under India’s chairship.
• The agenda is designed to cover both institutional questions and broader international challenges, including ethical AI, digital transformation, global governance reform and sustainable development.

India Hosts the 7th Agrivoltaics World Conference 2026

• India is hosting the 7th AgriVoltaics World Conference (AWC) 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The three-day international summit marks the first time a nation from the Global South hosts this event.
• The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) hosts the conference alongside Germany’s Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUV). Conexio-PSE serves as the primary organizer.
• Under the theme “Powering the Global South,” the summit explores how dual-land usage can revolutionize clean energy generation and agricultural productivity.

Jaipur has been named in National Geographic’s Best of the World 2027.

• Jaipur will turn 300 in 2027, and that’s just one of the many more reasons for travellers to visit Rajasthan’s capital. The city has made National Geographic’s Best of the World 2027 list, which features 25 destinations across six continents.
• The annual selection highlights places with something special to offer in the year ahead, from major cultural events and historic anniversaries to new outdoor experiences. For Jaipur, the focus is on its architectural heritage, traditional crafts and the 20th edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival.
• The destinations on the list all bring different experiences to the table. Luxor in Egypt, known for its ancient temples and tombs, is also preparing for a total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027. Penang in Malaysia draws visitors with its food culture and historic streets, while Japan’s Niigata offers regional cuisine, sake and coastal scenery.

Three Indian Sites Added to UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites

• The Baratang Karst-Mud Volcano Complex and Andaman Subduction Volcanoes in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, along with the Sirpur Cultural and Archaeological Landscape in Chhattisgarh, have been added to India’s UNESCO Tentative List of World Heritage Sites. With these additions, India’s Tentative List has reached 81 sites.
• A Tentative List is an inventory of properties that a country considers suitable for possible nomination to the UNESCO World Heritage List. It helps countries identify and plan for the conservation of sites with potential Outstanding Universal Value.
• Inclusion in the Tentative List does not mean that a site has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is an initial step in the nomination process.

International News

India, New Zealand Sign MoC on Electronic Origin Data Exchange Under FTA

• India and New Zealand have signed Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on Electronic Origin Data Exchange to Facilitate Bilateral Trade Under the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
• The MoC marks an important step towards strengthening customs cooperation and facilitating bilateral trade between the two countries.
• The initiative reflects a forward-looking approach to align bilateral customs cooperation with evolving international practices in digitalisation, information exchange and trade facilitation.
• The electronic exchange of origin data is expected to improve operational efficiency, reduce information gaps and provide greater certainty to traders engaged in bilateral trade.

Appointment

Sunil Kumar appointed ONGC chairman for three years from December 7, 2026

• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Sunil Kumar, currently serving as executive director at Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), as the next chairman of the company for three years beginning December 7, 2026.
• He has been appointed chairman with effect from the date he assumes charge of the post on or after December 7, until his superannuation in December 2028 and thereafter on a contract basis, for a combined tenure of three years.
• Sunil Kumar will replace Arun Singh, who has been the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of the petroleum explorer since December 2022.

Note:

• CMD of NTPC: Shri Gurdeep Singh
• MD of BPCL: Shri Sanjay Khanna
• Chairman of IOCL: Arvinder Singh Sahney
• CMD of SAIL: Ashok Kumar Panda

Defence

Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan and Indonesia sign New Defence Cooperation Badr MoU

• Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan, and Indonesia signed ‘Badr Memorandum of Understanding’ to boost defence cooperation on October 21 in Doha.
• The development comes amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region.

The MoU aims to:

• Foster cooperation in defence manufacturing.
• Enhance the four countries’ defence capabilities.
• Promote collaboration in technical defence training and research and development contributing to industrial solutions suited to modern defence systems.

Awards

Devadas Chimakode Wins Karnataka Janapada Academy Award 2026

• Veteran folk artist Devadas Chimakode has been selected for the Karnataka Janapada Academy’s Annual Honorary Award for 2026.
• The selection, announced on 21 October 2026, recognises his outstanding efforts over the past 35 years to preserve, promote, and propagate traditional folk art forms at the village level across the region.
• According to academy member Vijay Kumar Sonare, this state-level honour brings immense pride to Bidar district and serves as a vital push to encourage other folk artists dedicated to rural cultural traditions.