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Stay updated with the latest national and international current affairs updates for competitive examinations (Banking, SSC, UPSC, and State PSCs). Here is the curated compilation of key highlights for 24 October 2026.
World Polio Day is observed globally on 24 October every year to raise awareness about the importance of polio vaccination and eradication efforts.
- Theme for 2026: “End Polio Every Child, Everywhere Towards a Polio Free World”
- Significance: Commemorates the birthday of Dr. Jonas Salk, who led the team that developed the first successful polio vaccine in 1955.
The Government of India has appointed Sunil Kumar as the next Chairman of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), succeeding Arun Kumar Singh.
| Organization | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) |
|---|---|
| New Chairman | Sunil Kumar |
| Established | 1956 |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple river rejuvenation projects worth ₹8,941 crore in New Delhi.
- Target Deadline: Clean and fully rejuvenate the Yamuna River by May 2029.
- Collaborating Governments: Central Government, Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
The Parliament of India hosted the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on October 26–27 at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi.
- Central Theme: “Strengthening Parliaments for People-Centric Development”
- Focus Areas: Institutional resilience, AI integration, digital technologies, global governance, and sustainability.
- Archery: India’s Harvindar Singh and Sukhinderjit Singh won the Gold Medal in the Men’s Recurve Doubles event at the Asian Para Games.
- Long Jump: Indian para-athlete Dharmaraj Solairaj secured a Gold Medal with a record-breaking 7.15-meter leap in Anegoya, Japan.
- Cricket Record: England’s Harry Brook scored the fastest-ever double century in ODI cricket history (200 runs off 114 balls) against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi, surpassing Shubman Gill’s previous record.