Current Affairs — 22 October 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026
India-Poland Joint Statement: PM Donald Tusk's visit sets target to double trade by 2030; Poland joins CDRI
During Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's official visit to India (21-23 October 2026), India and Poland set a target of doubling bilateral trade by 2030, Poland joined the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), and the two sides agreed on a Defence Industry Dialogue and a counter-terrorism dialogue.
Harry Brook hits fastest ODI double century (114 balls), breaking Shubman Gill's record
On 22 October 2026, England captain Harry Brook scored the fastest double century in ODI cricket, reaching 200 off 114 balls against Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi and breaking India captain Shubman Gill's record of 117 balls; he also became the first England batter to score an ODI double century.
Asian Para Games 2026: Sheetal Devi wins two golds; Shailesh Kumar sets Games Record, Solairaj Dharmaraj betters Asian Record
On 22 October 2026 at the Asian Para Games 2026, archer Sheetal Devi defended her Women's Individual Para Compound title and also won the Compound Mixed Team gold with Toman Kumar, while Shailesh Kumar (Men's High Jump T42/T63, Games Record) and Solairaj Dharmaraj (Men's Long Jump T44/T62/T64, beating his own Asian Record) won gold.
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0 to be held from 28 November to 12 December 2026 on theme 'Thirukkural Payilvom - Thirukkural Abhyas Karen'
On 22 October 2026, Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the registration portal for Kashi Tamil Sangamam 5.0, to be held from 28 November to 12 December 2026 on the theme 'Thirukkural Payilvom - Thirukkural Abhyas Karen'.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' from Taraori, Karnal (Haryana)
On 22 October 2026, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' from Taraori in Karnal district, Haryana, a village-level awareness campaign against unbalanced use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides that runs from 22 October to 30 November 2026.
India to host 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on 26-27 October 2026
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced on 22 October 2026 that the Parliament of India will host the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum on 26-27 October 2026 in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, New Delhi, on the theme 'Strengthening Parliaments for People-Centric Development'.
String theorist Ashoke Sen becomes first Indian to receive the Oskar Klein Medal
Physicist Ashoke Sen of ICTS, Bengaluru, received the 2026 Oskar Klein Medal, awarded by Stockholm University and the Nobel Committee for Physics, becoming the first Indian to win it, and delivered the Oskar Klein Memorial Lecture in Stockholm on 22 October 2026.
Yamuna rejuvenation: 43 projects worth ₹8,941 crore inaugurated or launched in Delhi; target to clean Yamuna by 2029
On 22 October 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the inauguration of 10 projects and the foundation-stone laying of 33 projects, together worth ₹8,941 crore, for the rejuvenation of the Yamuna in Delhi, including new and upgraded sewage treatment plants (STPs).
J.P. Nadda inaugurates 14th India Chem 2026 in Mumbai; chemical industry projected at USD 300 billion by 2030
On 22 October 2026, Union Chemicals and Fertilizers Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurated the 14th edition of India Chem 2026, a three-day international exhibition and conference on chemicals and petrochemicals, in Mumbai.
India Post crosses ₹4,000 crore quarterly revenue for two consecutive quarters; H1 FY 2026-27 revenue ₹8,212.7 crore
The Department of Posts crossed ₹4,000 crore in quarterly revenue for two consecutive quarters for the first time, earning ₹8,212.7 crore in H1 of FY 2026-27 (24% growth) and ₹4,201.5 crore in Q2, as announced on 22 October 2026.
PM Modi receives call from Israel PM Netanyahu; both reaffirm India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership
On 22 October 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; the two reaffirmed the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership and discussed West Asia, where Modi reiterated India's call for dialogue and diplomacy.