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Current Affairs 11th October 2026
2026 Men's Grand Slam winners:
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Australian Open → Carlos Alcaraz
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French Open → Alexander Zverev
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Wimbledon → Jannik Sinner
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US Open → Alexander Zverev
1. Ambaji Mohanthal Prasad Gets GI Tag
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Ambaji Mohanthal is a traditional sweet associated with Ambaji Temple in Gujarat.
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Others Gujarat’s GI-tagged products include Gir Kesar Mango, Patan Patola and Bhalia Wheat.
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India’s first GI tag was awarded to Darjeeling Tea in 2004–05 under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
2. Noida International Airport to Be Named Narendra Modi International Airport
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The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved a proposal to rename Noida International Airport at Jewar as Narendra Modi International Airport, Noida-Jewar.
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The airport is located in Gautam Buddha Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh.
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The airport is being developed by Yamuna International Airport Private Limited (YIAPL), a subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG.
3. HDFC Bank’s Anup Bagchi Set to Become India’s Highest-Paid Bank CEO
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He is set to succeed outgoing MD & CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan.
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His potential total compensation, including variable pay and joining incentives, could reach approximately ₹43.24 crore.
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The appointment and remuneration are subject to shareholder approval under the applicable process.
4. World Bank Ranks India Among Top 10 Emerging Markets in AI Readiness
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The World Bank released the report “India Development Update: India and Artificial Intelligence—Seizing the Development Opportunity.”
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Private AI investment in India increased from US$1.2 billion in 2024 to US$4.1 billion in 2025.
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Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India employed 2.36 million professionals in 2025, compared with 1.9 million in 2024.
5. Akie Abe Unveils Shinzo Abe Memorial Corridor in Varanasi
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The Abe Memorial Corridor was inaugurated at the Rudraksh International Convention Centre in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
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The corridor honours Shinzo Abe, the late former Prime Minister of Japan.
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Shinzo Abe was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2021, one of India's highest civilian honours.
6. New York Declares First US Measles Disaster Emergency
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a State Disaster Emergency in response to rising measles cases.
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Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that can cause serious complications.
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The MMR vaccine protects against measles, mumps and rubella.
7. 2026 Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Navi Pillay
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The Nobel Peace Prize 2026 has been awarded to South African jurist and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem “Navi” Pillay.
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She was recognised for her efforts to promote peace and international law.
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She also served as a judge at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the International Criminal Court.
8. Putul Sonowal Wins India's First Medal at the 2026 World Bowls Champion of Champions
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Putul Sonowal is an Indian lawn bowls player from Assam.
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Sonowal defeated Singapore's Harriman Yuen in the quarterfinal to secure his semifinal place.
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The tournament was held at cluBarham in Barham, New South Wales, Australia.
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY
October 10 is observed as World Mental Health Day with the 2026 theme “Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change.”
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