Today Current Affairs 24 October 2026 – Compiled from official public sources (PIB, Akashvani, DD News). Important news and authentic facts for UPSC, SSC, UPPSC, Defence, Banking and State competitive exams.
7th AgriVoltaics World Conference 2026 Concludes in New Delhi
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy hosted the 7th AgriVoltaics World Conference 2026 in New Delhi, which concluded on 24 October 2026.
- The 7th AgriVoltaics World Conference concluded with the formal handover of hosting responsibility for the 8th AgriVoltaics World Conference in 2027 to France.
- A specialized session co-convened by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) focused on agro-climatic zoning and shade-tolerant crops.
- The event featured the National Agrivoltaics Pitch-Hub Award and Best Paper Awards spanning six scientific themes including system design, agronomy, and socio-economic equity.
National
India-Russia Naval Exercise INDRA 2026 Concludes in Vladivostok
The bilateral naval exercise INDRA 2026 between the Indian Navy and the Russian Federation Navy concluded in Vladivostok on October 20, 2026.
- The Indian Navy was represented in the exercise by Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri.
- The bilateral engagement was structured into comprehensive harbour and sea phases designed to enhance operational coordination and interoperability.
- Activities during the sea phase included coordinated manoeuvres, integrated communications, helicopter operations, and medical evacuation drills.
Sports
Asian Para Games 2026: India Concludes Campaign with Record 114 Medals
The Fifth Asian Para Games officially concluded in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on 24 October 2026, marking the end of the continental sporting event.
- India registered its best-ever performance in the tournament by securing a total haul of 114 medals, which included 30 gold medals.
- Double gold medallists Nishad Kumar and Mona Agarwal served as India’s flag-bearers at the closing ceremony.
- The closing ceremony of the continental event was scheduled to commence at 2:30 PM Indian Standard Time.
PV Sindhu Advances to French Open 2026 Women’s Singles Semi-Finals
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu advanced to the women’s singles semi-finals of the French Open 2026 badminton tournament after defeating Chinese Taipei’s Chiu Pin-chian in straight games on 23 October 2026.
- Sindhu maintained complete control over the match from the outset, establishing an 11-5 lead by the interval in the opening game.
- The victory successfully kept India’s competitive campaign alive in the tournament.
Books and Authors
Vice President Releases Book ‘Advantage India’ at Uprashtrapati Bhawan
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan released the book titled ‘Advantage India: Reshaping the Future for an Equitable World’ authored by Anil K. Antony at Uprashtrapati Bhawan on 23 October 2026.
- More than 25 crore people have been liberated from absolute poverty under the current administration.
- The Ayushman Bharat scheme has assured access to quality healthcare for over 44 crore citizens.
- Free food grains have been provided to 80 crore people to ensure food security for vulnerable populations.
International
UAE Presidential Court Deputy Chairman Meets PM Modi in New Delhi
Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the UAE Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 22 October 2026.
- The bilateral meeting took place on the sidelines of the NDTV World Summit.
- The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) officially shared the details of the engagement through a public post on the social media platform X.
- The Indian Embassy in the UAE highlighted that the interaction underscored the strategic and deep-rooted partnership between India and the UAE.