Current Affairs 2026-10-17

Daily digest of major national and international events on 17 October 2026 covering biodiversity institutions, peace treaties, Korean peninsula security, electricity regulation, diplomatic law, wildlife sighting, Maharatna CPSEs, acid mine drainage, infant nutrition rules, performing arts awards, para sports, RTI Act anniversary, senior citizens bill, inland waterways, bond yields, facial recognition, coir sector, UNICEF advocate, Arctic shipping, and notable obituary.