National Current Affairs
The latest National news for competitive exams: 558 stories from 139 daily digests. Covers the last 6 months, newest first. Each story has a short summary, what to note for exams, and a link to its full entry with practice MCQs and sources.
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The newest National stories in the archive, up to 7 October 2026.
Union Cabinet Congratulates PM Modi on 25 Years of Leadership
The Union Cabinet passed a resolution congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years of continuous leadership. The resolution highlighted his mandate, trust, and governance.
What to note The Union Cabinet's recognition of PM Modi's 25 years of leadership and related social and economic initiatives.
Key terms Union Cabinet · Narendra Modi · 25 years · poverty alleviation · women empowerment
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Bypolls Scheduled for Six Seats in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Assam
By-elections for six assembly seats across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Assam are scheduled to be held on October 6, 2026. The results of these bypolls will be announced on October 9, 2026. These elections are significant for the respective states and union territory as they fill vacant legislative assembly seats.
What to note Details of the 2026 by-elections including states involved, date of polling, and result declaration are relevant for current affairs questions.
Key terms West Bengal · Tamil Nadu · Puducherry · Assam · By-elections
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Appointed New Chief of Indian Air Force
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been appointed as the new Chief of the Indian Air Force. Born on December 9, 1966, he joined the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on December 6, 1986.
What to note Details about the new Chief of the Indian Air Force and his service background are relevant for questions on Indian defence leadership.
Key terms Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit · Indian Air Force · Operation Sindoor · Operation Rakshak · fighter stream
Full entry with MCQs and sources →4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Uttarakhand, Tremors Felt in Delhi-NCR
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck Uttarakhand's Chamoli district with its epicenter at a depth of 13 km. Tremors from the quake were felt across Delhi-NCR on Tuesday. According to reports, there have been no casualties so far.
What to note Details of recent earthquakes in India including location, magnitude, and impact on major cities.
Key terms Uttarakhand · Chamoli · Delhi-NCR · National Centre for Seismology · earthquake
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Centre Appoints Three High Court Chief Justices as Supreme Court Judges
The Centre has appointed three High Court Chief Justices—Justice Sunita Agarwal, Justice DK Upadhyay, and Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh—as judges of the Supreme Court. This appointment was made following a recommendation from the Supreme Court Collegium.
What to note Recent appointments to the Supreme Court and the current strength of the court.
Key terms Justice Sunita Agarwal · Justice DK Upadhyay · Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh · Supreme Court Collegium · Supreme Court of India
Full entry with MCQs and sources →NSO Survey Reveals Indians Prefer Two-Wheelers for Work Commute
The National Statistical Office (NSO) conducted the first national travel survey mapping how Indians travel for work, education, and longer journeys. The survey found that two-wheelers dominate daily work commutes across India.
What to note Understanding the preferred modes of transport for work and overnight travel in India as per the NSO survey.
Key terms National Statistical Office · NSO · two-wheelers · buses · trains
Full entry with MCQs and sources →October 2026: National
The most important of 29 National stories in October 2026.
CBI Chargesheets RCom and Ex-LIC Officer in ₹3,750 Crore Fraud Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a charge sheet against Reliance Communications (RCom) and others, including a former LIC chief investment officer, in connection with a ₹3,750 crore fraud case.
What to note Details of major financial fraud cases involving public sector entities and corporate firms are important for understanding legal and economic governance.
Key terms CBI · Reliance Communications · LIC · non-convertible debentures · criminal conspiracy
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Thousands Protest in Mumbai Seeking CEC's Resignation; Over 700 Detained in Delhi
Thousands gathered in Mumbai to protest demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). In Delhi, more than 700 protesters, including former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, were detained by the Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar and nearby locations.
What to note Recent protests related to the Chief Election Commissioner and the role of political parties in such events.
Key terms Chief Election Commissioner · CEC · Mumbai · Delhi Police · Atishi
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Supreme Court stays death sentence of IM operative in 2008 Ahmedabad blasts case
The Supreme Court of India has stayed the execution of the death sentence awarded to an Indian Mujahideen operative involved in the 2008 Ahmedabad blasts case. The bench issued a notice to the Gujarat government and called for the trial court records.
What to note The Supreme Court's intervention in the 2008 Ahmedabad blasts case and its implications on death penalty executions.
Key terms Supreme Court · Indian Mujahideen · 2008 Ahmedabad blasts · Gujarat government · death sentence
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Supreme Court Rules Police Confession Alone Cannot Justify NSA Detention
The Supreme Court ruled that a confession made before a police officer cannot alone justify preventive detention under the National Security Act (NSA).
What to note Supreme Court's stance on the evidentiary value of police confessions in preventive detention cases under the NSA.
Key terms Supreme Court · National Security Act · preventive detention · police confession · Sambhal
Full entry with MCQs and sources →September 2026: National
The most important of 103 National stories in September 2026.
Karnataka to Comply with CWMA Order on Cauvery Water Release to Tamil Nadu
The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) directed Karnataka to release 9,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days, a decision upheld on August 25.
What to note The Supreme Court and CWMA directives regarding Cauvery water sharing and backlog release between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Key terms Karnataka · Tamil Nadu · Cauvery Water Management Authority · Supreme Court · Cauvery Water Regulation Committee
Full entry with MCQs and sources →India Rejects Hague Arbitration Court Ruling on Indus Waters Treaty Citing Lack of Jurisdiction
India has officially rejected the ruling of the Hague-based Court of Arbitration concerning the Indus Waters Treaty, stating that it does not recognize the court's jurisdiction.
What to note India's stance and legal position regarding the jurisdiction of international courts on the Indus Waters Treaty.
Key terms Hague Court · Indus Waters Treaty · Court of Arbitration · Ministry of External Affairs
Full entry with MCQs and sources →India and China Hold First Corps Commander Talks in Arunachal Pradesh
India and China conducted their first Corps Commander-level talks in Arunachal Pradesh. This meeting occurred amid reports of tension in the Taksing area of Arunachal Pradesh and just days before the BRICS Summit, which Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to attend.
What to note Recent India-China military talks and their strategic significance in Arunachal Pradesh.
Key terms China · Arunachal Pradesh · Corps Commanders · Taksing · BRICS Summit
Full entry with MCQs and sources →PM Modi lauds India's 7.8% GDP growth despite global instability
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the nation on achieving a 7.8% GDP growth rate in the first quarter of the 2026-27 financial year. In a video message shared on social media platforms including Instagram, he attributed this growth to the resolve and effort of the people.
What to note India's GDP growth rate in 2026-27 and PM Modi's statements on economic resilience.
Key terms PM Modi · GDP growth · 7.8% · 2026-27 financial year · wars
Full entry with MCQs and sources →August 2026: National
The most important of 148 National stories in August 2026.
Rajya Sabha Passes Tribunals Reforms Bill to Modernize Tribunal System
On August 11, 2026, the Rajya Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill amid the Opposition's walkout and absence. The bill aims to improve the efficiency, transparency, and independence of tribunals by proposing the establishment of a National Tribunals Commission.
What to note The objectives and key provisions of the Tribunals Reforms Bill passed by Rajya Sabha in 2026.
Key terms Rajya Sabha · Tribunals Reforms Bill · National Tribunals Commission · NCLT · Arjun Ram Meghwal
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Cabinet Approves ₹13,041 Crore Rail and Highway Projects Across Four States
The Union Cabinet has approved rail and highway projects worth ₹13,041 crore to enhance connectivity and reduce congestion. Four rail projects will add 410 km to the network across West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh, aiming to decongest the Howrah-Chennai route.
What to note Details of recent infrastructure projects approved by the Cabinet, including their locations and objectives.
Key terms Cabinet · rail projects · highway projects · West Bengal · Odisha
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Delhi High Court stays FSSAI ban on Dabur’s '100% pure' food product claims
The Delhi High Court has stayed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) ban on Dabur's food products that carried '100 percent' purity claims. The court observed that Dabur has been selling such products for decades and deserved a hearing before the ban was imposed.
What to note The recent legal developments involving FSSAI's regulatory actions against Dabur's '100% pure' claims on food products.
Key terms Delhi High Court · FSSAI · Dabur · 100 percent claims · food products
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Karnataka Minister B Nagendra Resigns Amid Corruption Probe and Political Row
Karnataka Planning Minister B Nagendra resigned from the state Cabinet amid allegations related to the Valmiki Corporation scam. His resignation came just 25 days after his re-induction into the Cabinet.
What to note Recent political resignations linked to corruption probes in Indian states.
Key terms B Nagendra · Karnataka Cabinet · Valmiki Corporation scam · CBI probe · Shivakumar
Full entry with MCQs and sources →July 2026: National
The most important of 121 National stories in July 2026.
New Anti-Paper Leak Bill Proposes Harsher Penalties with Up to 10 Years Jail
The Indian government has introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which proposes stricter penalties for paper leaks. The new bill increases the maximum jail term to 10 years and raises fines up to ₹10 crore, making it tougher than the existing law passed two years ago.
What to note Details of the new anti-paper leak bill and its penalties are important for questions on recent legislative measures against exam malpractice.
Key terms Public Examinations Amendment Bill · paper leak · jail term · fine · India government
Full entry with MCQs and sources →NIA Charges Hafiz Saeed and LeT, TRF in Pahalgam Terror Attack
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet in the Special Court, Jammu, naming Hafiz Saeed as an accused in the Pahalgam terror attack. Saeed is charged both in his individual capacity and as the chief of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and the terrorist group TRF.
What to note Details of the NIA chargesheet against Hafiz Saeed and the role of LeT and TRF in the Pahalgam terror attack are important for terrorism and national security topics.
Key terms Hafiz Saeed · NIA · Pahalgam terror attack · Lashkar-e-Taiba · TRF
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Supreme Court Closes Criminal Proceedings Against Ex-PM Manmohan Singh in Coal Block Case
The Supreme Court of India has closed the criminal proceedings against former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the coal block allocation case.
What to note Supreme Court's decision to close criminal proceedings against a former Prime Minister in a high-profile coal block allocation case.
Key terms Supreme Court · Manmohan Singh · coal block allocation case · CBI · criminal proceedings
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Supreme Court to Consider Nilekani-led Task Force Suggestions on Online NEET Exam
The Supreme Court of India, while hearing a petition filed by RJD MP Sudhakar Singh, stated it would consider the recommendations of a high-powered task force led by Nandan Nilekani regarding the online conduct of the NEET-UG examination.
What to note The Supreme Court's role and the Nilekani-led task force's involvement in reforming the NEET exam format.
Key terms Supreme Court · Nandan Nilekani · NEET-UG · RJD MP Sudhakar Singh · online exam
Full entry with MCQs and sources →Daily digests covering National
The 12 most recent of 139 digests with National items — every item in full, with its sources and practice MCQs.