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October 31, 2026
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Daily Sarkari Current Affairs & GK Capsule – 31 October 2026

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel birth anniversary, ISRO Proba-3 mission coordination, and Indian Railways 100% electrification milestone.

2 High-Yield Exam Topics2 Practice MCQs Included
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Today's High-Yield Exam Capsules

🏛️National
Topic #1

India Observes Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) on 151st Birth Anniversary of Sardar Patel

  • October 31 has been observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas since 2014 to honor Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's role in the political integration of over 560 princely states.
  • Statue of Unity located at Kevadia (Ekta Nagar), Gujarat stands at 182 meters, designed by renowned sculptor Ram V. Sutar.
  • Static GK Link: Sardar Patel served as India's first Deputy Prime Minister and first Home Minister. Awarded Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1991.
  • Constitutional Nexus: Article 1 declares India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States.
🎯 Exam Target: UPSC CSE, SSC CGL, State PSCs, Police SI, Railway NTPC
💼Economy
Topic #2

Indian Railways Achieves 100% Broad Gauge Network Electrification

  • India now operates the largest electrified railway network globally, reducing diesel fuel import bills by over ₹15,000 Crore annually.
  • Supports Government of India's Net Zero Carbon Emitter mission targeted for Indian Railways by 2030.
  • Static GK Link: First passenger train in India ran on April 16, 1853 between Bori Bunder (Bombay) and Thane over a distance of 34 km.
  • Railway Exam Relevance: Covers RRB NTPC, RRB ALP, Group D General Awareness questions.
🎯 Exam Target: RRB NTPC, RRB ALP, SSC JE, State PSCs
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Question 1 of 2

Since which year has October 31 been officially celebrated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) in India?

Question 2 of 2

Who was the chief sculptor behind the world's tallest statue, the Statue of Unity (182m)?

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