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Explore the major current affairs for October 29, 2026, covering Christine Lagarde's resignation, Jantar Mantar's new role, government schemes, and more. Essential for all teaching competitive exams.

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister, approved the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM VGSY), as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with an outlay of ₹7,395.55 crore for 2026–27 to 2030–31.

Karnataka Forest Department personnel apprehended eight poachers following a late-night chase and exchange of fire in the Akkikandi forest range of Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary.

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri, an indigenously designed and built guided-missile stealth frigate, arrived at Busan Naval Harbour in South Korea, to participate in the India–Republic of Korea Navy (IN-RoKN) Bilateral Maritime Exercise.

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister, approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme, with an outlay of ₹1,856.67 crore spanning from 2026 to 2033–34.

The Union Government’s approval of the strategic stake sale in IDBI Bank, has positioned the Centre to exceed its full-year disinvestment and asset monetisation target of ₹80,000 crore.

The Union Government announced a three-percentage-point hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR), increasing the rate from 60% to 63% of basic pay and pension with retrospective effect from July 1, 2026.

Union Minister launched the 60-day Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 4.0 (TFYC 4.0) in New Delhi, administering the ‘Say No to Tobacco’ pledge to promote tobacco-free campuses, youth awareness and addiction prevention.

Former Principal Scientific Adviser highlighted the role of new genetic tools—such as CRISPR gene-editing and apomixis—in safeguarding India’s staple crops against climate stress.

The Union Cabinet approved the Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS), with a total budgetary outlay of ₹10,000 crore through FY 2039–40.