Daily Current Affairs — 20 October 2026
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20 October 2026Nishad Kumar Wins Double Gold at Asian Para Games 2026
The headline identifies Nishad Kumar as a double gold medallist at the 2026 Asian Para Games.
India's smartphone sales fell 26% despite festive season
A total of 3.58 crore phones were sold, the lowest figure in 10 years.
ISRO Clears Gaganyaan Crew Module Separation
ISRO has cleared the Gaganyaan crew module separation milestone.
Special Parliament Session in October 2026 to Pass Two Bills
The session is intended to pass the Women’s Quota and Delimitation Bills.
ISRO targets LME-1100 engine readiness by mid-2027
ISRO has conducted the first ignition test of the LME-1100 rocket engine’s gas generator and aims to ready the engine by mid-2027.
CM Vijay Announces Rs 30 Lakh Reward for Baby Sahana Ravi
Baby Sahana Ravi is identified as an Asian Para Games bronze medallist.
Indian Army to Get Its First Dedicated Satellite by 2028
The Indian Army is set to get its first dedicated satellite by 2028.
Cambodia and Croatia sign deals
The headline reports a Cambodia–Croatia deals-signing event in Phnom Penh but gives no details about the agreements.
India’s SIOFA accession approved by Central Government
The Central Government has approved India’s accession to the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA).
RBI steps up scrutiny of companies' large foreign investments
The RBI is increasing scrutiny of companies’ large foreign investments.
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