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Organised by syllabus head — read the brief, then test yourself below
Polity & Governance
Prelims favourite — fix the constitutional provision/Article and the authority involved.
Three Leaders From Karimnagar Seek Governor Quota MLC Posts Sattu Mallesham, Arepalli Mohan and Harkara Venugopal Rao are among the aspirants for Governor-nominated MLC posts as three vacancies approach. — Deccan Chronicle
Allahabad High Court orders statewide verification of UP teachers' certificates Allahabad High Court orders statewide verification of UP teachers' certificates — India Today
ULB polls: High Court Dismisses YSRC Plea For Paramilitary Forces A two-judge bench of Justice Kiranmayee Mandava and Justice Alapati Giridhar heard the plea: Reports — Deccan Chronicle
Economy & Finance
Tie this to the indicator and its latest figure; recurs in Prelims & Bank GA.
Central Bank of India reports RTGS glitch Mumbai: Central Bank of India said it detected a technical glitch in its RTGS outward payment system between October 15 and October 17, prompting the lender to shut down and isolate the affected systems while it investig — Economic Times
Poland Seeks To Boost Defence, Tech Ties During PM Tusk's Upcoming India Visit The agenda is expected to cover defence manufacturing, research and development, space technology and business cooperation, as Poland looks to expand its economic engagement with one of the world's largest markets. — NDTV · Latest
Revanth Reddy sets November-end deadline for Global Summit preparations CM Revanth Reddy inspected the ongoing construction of the Young India Skills University and instructed officials to expedite the work to ensure their completion at least 15 days ahead of the stipulated deadline — The Hindu
International Relations
Note the country, the grouping/summit and India's stake — GS-II and General Awareness.
Poland Seeks To Boost Defence, Tech Ties During PM Tusk's Upcoming India Visit The agenda is expected to cover defence manufacturing, research and development, space technology and business cooperation, as Poland looks to expand its economic engagement with one of the world's largest markets. — NDTV · Latest
Jaishankar meets Swift CEO in Delhi Headquartered in Belgium, Swift is a globally inclusive organisation that serves institutions and individuals all over the world, according to its website — The Hindu
Revanth Reddy sets November-end deadline for Global Summit preparations CM Revanth Reddy inspected the ongoing construction of the Young India Skills University and instructed officials to expedite the work to ensure their completion at least 15 days ahead of the stipulated deadline — The Hindu
Social Issues & Welfare
Map the scheme to its ministry, target group and outlay — GS-II / RBI ESI.
Three Leaders From Karimnagar Seek Governor Quota MLC Posts Sattu Mallesham, Arepalli Mohan and Harkara Venugopal Rao are among the aspirants for Governor-nominated MLC posts as three vacancies approach. — Deccan Chronicle
V Ramani, B Ravi Karthik win bronze medals at Para Asian Games Andhra Pradesh para-athletes V Ramani and B Ravi Karthik won bronze medals in their respective events at the Para Asian Games in Japan. Ramani finished third in the women’s 1,500m T-11 category, while Ravi Karthik medall — Telangana Today
Watch: One killed, several injured in clashes in Manipur’s Thoubal At least one person was killed and several others injured in clashes between two communities in Manipur’s Thoubal district on October 18, 2026. Houses and vehicles were set on fire in Khangabok and Sangaiyumpham, prompti — The Hindu
Environment & Ecology
Prelims staple — link the species/site/treaty and its protection status.
63 landslide-affected families in Tuensang receive financial assistance Tuensang, October 19 (MExN): The 53 A/C Mandal Tuensang Sadar-1 on October 17 disbursed financial assistance to 63 households affected by recent landslides at IOC Colony and Post Office Sector in Tuensang.According to a — Morung Express
Lotha Hoho committee begins environmental study tour in Wokha Wokha, October 19 (MExN): The Lotha Hoho Committee on Environment Studies on Monday launched a four-day environmental assessment and study tour across Wokha district to examine environmental issues and explore opportunit — Morung Express
India’s agrivoltaic capacity is expected to be more than 5-gigawatts in next 3-4 years: MNRE Secretary “It is difficult to estimate but it should be upwards of 5-gigawatts in the next 3-4 years. It depends on state’s enthusiasm, ability to quickly notify a feed-in tariff,” said Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy S — The Hindu
Science & Technology
Remember the agency (ISRO/DRDO), the mission name and its first/largest tag.
Poland Seeks To Boost Defence, Tech Ties During PM Tusk's Upcoming India Visit The agenda is expected to cover defence manufacturing, research and development, space technology and business cooperation, as Poland looks to expand its economic engagement with one of the world's largest markets. — NDTV · Latest
Two NU scholars win best presenter awards at conferences Kohima, October 19 (MExN): Two research scholars of Nagaland University have been honoured with best presenter awards at recent international academic conferences, the PRO Nagaland University, said.Anshu Chandra was conf — Morung Express
Hyderabad Startup Gets Patent For Rocket Engine Testing Technology Hyderabad-based Abyom SpaceTech & Defence said it had secured an Indian patent for its rocket engine testing technology: Reports — Deccan Chronicle
Defence & Security
Note the platform/exercise, indigenous content and the forces involved.
ULB polls: High Court Dismisses YSRC Plea For Paramilitary Forces A two-judge bench of Justice Kiranmayee Mandava and Justice Alapati Giridhar heard the plea: Reports — Deccan Chronicle
Vice Chief of Naval Staff stresses indigenous technologies for combat readiness Vice Chief of the Naval Staff Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar today highlighted the importance of durable indigenous technologies for combat readiness, operational flexibility and sustained capability enhancement. Vice Admiral — News on AIR
Manipur CM condemns killing of civilians, orders tighter security in vulnerable areas Manipur's chief minister Y Khemchand Singh condemned the killing of three civilians by suspected militants on Monday. Protesters placed the bodies outside the chief minister's residence, prompting police to intervene. Se — Times of India
Geography & Disaster Management
Locate it on the map; recall the physical feature or the agency (NDMA).
63 landslide-affected families in Tuensang receive financial assistance Tuensang, October 19 (MExN): The 53 A/C Mandal Tuensang Sadar-1 on October 17 disbursed financial assistance to 63 households affected by recent landslides at IOC Colony and Post Office Sector in Tuensang.According to a — Morung Express
Karnataka CM Shivakumar to lead all-party delegation to seek drought relief from PM Modi Chief Minister says opposition leaders have agreed to join the delegation; he is also hopeful of a positive response to his letter on sugarcane farmers’ demands — The Federal
Odisha CM to Skip Durga Puja Pandal Visits, Opts for Low-Key Dussehra Amid Flood Damage Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has decided to observe Durga Puja and Dussehra in a subdued manner this year and will not visit any puja pandals across the state, the Chief Minister’s Office announced on Monday. — Pragativadi
Reports, Indices & Summits
Near-certain GA question — the publisher, India's rank and the metric.
Economic Paradox: Debt-Ridden Pakistan Named to Chair IMF-World Bank Boards for 2027— Sentinel Assam
Govt asks Meta to review Facebook and Instagram recommendation systems New Delhi, October 19 (IANS): The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has asked technology giant firm Meta to review the content recommendation and ranking systems that power Facebook and Instagram — Morung Express
Art, Culture & History
Link the site/art form to its state, period and UNESCO/GI status.
Nellore Ayyappa Temple To Get Larger Panchaloha Idol The move comes nearly 40 years after the installation of the presiding deity at the temple: Reports — Deccan Chronicle
Magisterial Probe Ordered into Gwalior Temple Tragedy, CM Visits Injured Persons in Hospital Gwalior district collector Ruchika Chauhan directed additional district magistrate (ADM) C B Prasad to probe the incident and submit the report within seven days, officials said on Sunday. — Deccan Chronicle
My Navratri When Navaratri Meant Golu Dolls & Sundal Evenings Musician Ranjani Sivakumar recalls a Chennai childhood of golu dolls and temple concerts — Deccan Chronicle
Awards & Sports
Quick recall — the winner, the field/event and the host/venue.
V Ramani, B Ravi Karthik win bronze medals at Para Asian Games Andhra Pradesh para-athletes V Ramani and B Ravi Karthik won bronze medals in their respective events at the Para Asian Games in Japan. Ramani finished third in the women’s 1,500m T-11 category, while Ravi Karthik medall — Telangana Today
Madhesh Kumar retains lead in National Sub-junior chess championship Puducherry’s S Madhesh Kumar retained a half-point lead with nine points after drawing with Niladri Banerjee in the penultimate round of the National Sub-junior Chess Championship in Hyderabad. Prishita Gupta extended he — Telangana Today
Persons & Appointments
Classic who's-who — the person, the post, the predecessor and the body.
El Nino effect: Prepare micro level contingency plans to avert drinking water, electricity shortages, says Telangana Chief Secretary Special Chief Secretary to the government Jayesh Ranjan said that permission to drill new borewells in Hyderabad should not be granted for construction or other purposes — The Hindu
People Against SIR Calls For Oct 23 Protest In Odisha, Seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Ouster Bhubaneswar: People Against Odisha on Tuesday announced plan to hold protest across the state on October 23 demanding resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and restoration of voting rights to all — Odisha Bytes
Under pressure over CEC-SIR row, Modi govt sends in its ministers to hit back As protests over the CEC and SIR swell on the streets, Union ministers and NDA allies have closed ranks, accusing the Congress of fomenting 'anarchy' and plotting a Bangladesh-style regime change — The Federal
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