Today Current Affairs 27 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.
Environment
Odisha and Andhra Pradesh Take Precautionary Measures as Cyclone Arnab Approaches
On 27 October 2026, the eastern coastal states of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh shut educational institutions and prohibited sea fishing ahead of the expected landfall of severe Cyclone Arnab.
- The India Meteorological Department reported that the system originated from a deep depression over the east-central and southeast Bay of Bengal and is projected to cross between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam with maximum sustained winds of 115-125 kmph.
- The National Crisis Management Committee reviewed preparedness under Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan, directing alerts across Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Puducherry, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar.
- The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority released Rs 27 crore across 20 districts for relief operations, allocating Rs 2 crore each to vulnerable districts including Bapatla, Krishna, and Konaseema.
Government Schemes
National SARAS Mela 2026 Showcases Women Entrepreneurs in Vijayawada
The Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, officially inaugurated the National SARAS Mela 2026 in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, on 26 October 2026, marking the first time the event is being organized outside the Delhi-NCR region.
- The event is organized in collaboration with the Government of Andhra Pradesh and supported by NABARD, NIRDPR, and Kudumbashree.
- The initiative aligns with the central vision of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) to achieve six crore Lakhpati Didis with a sustainable annual household income of at least ₹1 lakh by 2029.
- Featured enterprises include successful models such as Chandrakala’s woodcarving business in Tirupati with an annual turnover exceeding ₹1 crore, Siddhi’s Instagram-based ethnic wear enterprise in North Goa with a ₹60 lakh turnover, and Kunwari Barwa’s ragi collective from Gumla, Jharkhand, scaling up through a Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) of 1,501 members.
VB-G RAM G generates over 31.69 crore person-days of employment
The government released a comprehensive backgrounder on 26 October 2026, detailing that the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) generated over 31.69 crore person-days of employment nationwide for the financial year 2026-27.
- The VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, which replaced MGNREGA and came into force on July 1, 2026, provides a statutory guarantee of 125 days of wage employment per financial year with daily wage rates ranging from Rs. 300 to Rs. 450.
- An interim financial allocation of Rs. 93,841 crore has been made to States and Union Territories for 2026-27, out of which a first instalment of Rs. 25,880 crore has been issued as a mother sanction.
- As of September 24, 2026, the programme recorded 10.88 crore active workers with women accounting for 61.65 per cent of participation, alongside the issuance of 15.17 crore Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards.
International
PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Liechtenstein Prince Alois in New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Acting Head of State of the Principality of Liechtenstein, Hereditary Prince Alois, held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi on 26 October 2026.
- Prince Alois is accompanied by his spouse, Princess Sophie, and a business delegation comprising top industry leaders during his three-day visit to India.
- The visiting dignitary received a ceremonial reception at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan and met President Droupadi Murmu, who hosted an official banquet in his honor.
- This marks the second visit of Prince Alois to India in 2026, following his earlier visit to New Delhi in February to attend the AI Impact Summit.
Polity
ECI Affirms Unanimous Decision-Making in Supreme Court Affidavit
The Election Commission of India (ECI) filed an affidavit before the Supreme Court in New Delhi on 26 October 2026, stating that all Special Intensive Revision (SIR) orders issued between 2025 and 2026 were unanimous decisions.
- The counter-affidavit was filed in response to petitions challenging the administrative functioning and decision-making process of the Chief Election Commissioner.
- The ECI specifically defended three SIR orders issued in June 2025, October 2025, and May 2026, asserting they were passed with the collective consensus of the full Commission.
- The poll body clarified that Form 6 has not undergone any amendments through the disputed SIR orders, contrary to allegations.
MoRTH Amends Central Motor Vehicles Rules to Enable E85 and E100 Flex Fuel Adoption
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) notified amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, to facilitate the adoption of E85 and E100 flex fuel vehicles in New Delhi on 26 October 2026.
- E85 is defined as a petrol and ethanol blend containing up to 85 percent ethanol by volume, while E100 consists predominantly of ethanol.
- Flex fuel technology allows vehicles to operate on a range of petrol and ethanol blends using a single fuel tank, with engine controls automatically adjusting to the fuel composition.
- The notification explicitly clarifies that owners of existing vehicles are not required to switch to E85 or modify their vehicles, as the fuel is meant solely for specially designed and certified models.
Science and Technology
Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the three-day Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on 27 October 2026.
- The event spans 12 thematic areas, covering artificial intelligence, biotechnology, advanced materials, manufacturing, healthcare, energy, climate, and ocean sciences.
- The conclave features an exhibition showcasing indigenous scientific achievements alongside approximately 150 deep-tech startup stalls.
- The Global Connect Networking Event will bring together over 300 international and domestic participants from academia, research institutions, and industry to foster research partnerships and lab-to-market pathways.
Uttar Pradesh
UP GCC Innovation Summit 2026
The Uttar Pradesh government signed 15 memorandums of understanding and issued letters of comfort to five investors during the UP GCC Innovation Summit-2026 held in Lucknow on 26 October 2026 to position the state as a leading hub for Global Capability Centres.
- The conference was organised by the Alumni Association of IIT Kanpur in collaboration with Invest UP and HCL Tech.
- Letters of comfort were issued to Havells India Limited, Ameriprise India LLP, MetLife Global Operations Support Center, LG Soft India, and WSP Consultants India.
- MoUs for talent development and training partnerships were signed with Paytm, Amazon Web Services, Barclays, IBM, and Naukri alongside 13 educational institutions including IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee, and IIM Lucknow.