Current affairs — 22 October 2026

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1. The Indian Army will get its own satellite called GSAT-7B that will launch in mid-2028.
2. ISRO will build and launch this satellite with help from NSIL, a space organization.
3. The satellite will let soldiers in far border areas talk to each other safely without direct line of sight.
4. Army soldiers working in remote mountain and border regions will get better communication with this satellite.
5. GSAT-7B is a geostationary military communication satellite that costs 2,963 crore rupees and improves army operations.

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1. The Reserve Bank of India increased its main interest rate called repo rate by a small amount to 5.50%.
2. The RBI made this decision in its October 2026 policy meeting, and all members agreed on the rate increase.
3. The RBI changed its approach to 'calibrated tightening' because it wants to manage economic conditions more carefully now.
4. When interest rates go up, borrowing money for homes, cars, and business becomes costlier for common people and companies.
5. For your exam, remember that repo rate hike means RBI is tightening money supply and this was the first increase since February 2023.

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1. The RBI changed its predictions about how fast India's economy will grow and how much prices will rise next year.
2. The RBI is India's central bank that makes decisions about money and interest rates for the whole country.
3. The RBI raised growth forecast because economic conditions improved, and raised inflation forecast because prices might go up more.
4. Common people are affected because higher inflation means things they buy will cost more money in their daily life.
5. For your exam, remember that RBI forecasts for growth and inflation are important economic indicators that come in government exams.

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1. India will host the first-ever cultural forum for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to discuss civilisational topics.
2. This announcement was made by India as part of its work within the SCO, which has multiple member countries.
3. The forum aims to increase cultural and civilisational cooperation between the countries that are part of SCO.
4. Students and common people can benefit from better cultural understanding and exchange between neighbouring and partner nations.
5. India is using the SCO framework to promote dialogue on civilisation and culture among member states.

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1. The Prime Minister of Poland came to India for three days to meet with Indian leaders.
2. Donald Tusk, who is Poland's Prime Minister, arrived on October 21 for this official visit.
3. The visit is to make the friendship and partnership between India and Poland stronger.
4. This affects people because it can lead to more trade, cultural exchange, and cooperation between the two countries.
5. For exams, remember that strategic partnerships between countries are built through official visits and bilateral talks.

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1. A Union Minister launched a World Bank report about artificial intelligence and how it helps countries develop.
2. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw did this launch event for the World Development Report 2026.
3. The report explains how AI affects economic growth and what rules governments should make for AI.
4. This affects students, workers, and businesses because AI is changing how jobs and economy work in India.
5. Remember: World Development Report 2026 focuses on AI and its role in economic development of countries.

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1. The 8th Central Pay Commission will meet people in Mumbai on October 22-23 to listen to their ideas about government salaries.
2. The Commission is talking to different groups of government employees and their organizations across the country.
3. They need to decide on the fitment factor, pay matrix, and how salaries will be structured for government workers.
4. This affects anyone who works for the government or wants to get a government job in the future.
5. Remember that the 8th Pay Commission is still consulting and has not yet finalized the new salary structure for government employees.

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1. The government raised Dearness Allowance from 58% to 60% starting January 2026.
2. This affects central government employees who receive this extra payment.
3. The increase happened because prices of goods and services go up, so workers need more money.
4. Government employees will get slightly more money in their salary every month from now.
5. For exams, remember that DA is raised when inflation rises and affects all central government staff.

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1. The government approved a plan to upgrade five Industrial Training Institutes using a large amount of money.
2. The National Steering Committee, which works under the Prime Minister, made this decision.
3. The money will be used to modernize the training buildings and equipment at these institutes.
4. Students who want to learn technical skills and get jobs will benefit from better facilities.
5. The government is spending ₹1,194.92 crore to improve skill training infrastructure across the country.

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1. India won 24 medals in one day at the Asian Para Games in Japan, which is a record for the country.
2. Indian athletes with disabilities competed and won these medals on October 21, 2026.
3. This record shows that India's para-athletes are getting stronger and performing better on the international stage.
4. This matters to all Indians because it shows our country is improving in sports for differently-abled people.
5. Remember: India won 24 medals in a single day, breaking its own record at the Asian Para Games.