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Current Affairs 20 October 2026

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  • Rajnath Singh to represent India at SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting
  • Election Commission explains objectives of Special Intensive Revision

…and 8 more stories on DIPLOMACY, DEFENCE, INFRASTRUCTURE, SPORTS.

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DIPLOMACY

Rajnath Singh to represent India at SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to represent India at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Heads of Government meeting. The meeting is to be held in Tajikistan. The SCO is a major Eurasian grouping focused on regional security, economic cooperation and connectivity. India’s participation reflects its engagement with multilateral institutions beyond the traditional Western-led forums. The event is relevant to India’s diplomacy and regional-security policy. Tajikistan and the SCO’s institutional structure are likely examination themes.[1]

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POLITY

Election Commission explains objectives of Special Intensive Revision

The Election Commission issued frequently asked questions on the electoral process and Special Intensive Revision. It stated that SIR aims to ensure that no eligible Indian citizen is excluded from electoral rolls. The process concerns the verification and revision of voter lists. Public discussion has focused on accuracy, inclusion and deletion safeguards. The issue is directly relevant to elections and constitutional institutions. The Election Commission’s stated objective is an important examination fact.[9]

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