Daily Current Affairs Digest — October 27 & 28, 2026: Combined Key Highlights & Updates
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 October 27–28, 2026.
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, approved capital acquisition proposals worth ₹2.12 lakh crore to enhance the operational readiness of the Indian Armed Forces.
- Chaired By: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
- Key Inclusions: Active Offboard Decoy Systems (AODS) for the Indian Navy and advanced air defense equipment.
Following a phased transition banning synthetic fertilizers and chemicals, the Union Territory of Ladakh has officially been declared India’s first 100% organic Union Territory.
| Region | Ladakh, India |
|---|---|
| Status | 100% Organic Union Territory |
| Initiative | Complete phase-out of chemical fertilizers and pesticides |
| Significance | Promotes ecological sustainability and indigenous farming |
The Indian Army observed its 80th Infantry Day (also commemorated as Shaurya Diwas) to honor the historic landing of troops at Srinagar Airfield in 1947.
- Commemoration: The airborne deployment of infantry troops to protect Jammu and Kashmir.
- Significance: Tributes paid to bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in defense of the nation.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has officially appointed senior IAS officer Dr. Sajjan Singh Yadav as the new Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Appointed By: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India.
- Officer Details: Dr. Sajjan Singh Yadav, 1995-batch IAS officer.
India concluded its stellar campaign at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, recording its highest-ever medal tally in the history of the games.
- Total Medals: 114 medals (30 Gold, 35 Silver, 49 Bronze).
- Standing: Finished 4th in the overall continental medal standings.