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Daily Current Affairs – 30 October, 2026

    Concerns Over the Collegium System

    Context

  • A retired SC judge has shared that former CJI may have discussed proposed judicial appointments with the Centre before the collegium met to discuss them, prompting a debate on the evolution of the collegium system.

    • What is the Collegium System?

  • As per process laid down in the Constitution, judges were appointed by the government after consultation with the judiciary till the 1980s.
  • The Collegium System is the mechanism through which judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts are appointed and transferred by the judiciary itself without any specific constitutional or statutory provision.
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    New Fortified Potato Variety

    Context

  • Scientists at the ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) have developed a new potato variety called ‘kufri jamunia’ that has higher levels of anthocyanins, vitamin C, and certain micronutrients than regular potatoes. 

    • About

  • Hidden hunger remains a major public health challenge despite adequate calorie intake.
  • It occurs when people consume sufficient food but lack essential vitamins and minerals in their diet. 
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    NVS-03 Mission Strengthening India’s Indigenous Navigation System

    Context

  • In order to restore the functioning of India’s indigenous satellite navigation system (NavIC), ISRO is launching NVS-03 satellite. 

    • Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC)

  • Established by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), NavIC is India’s autonomous regional navigation satellite system, designed to fulfill both civilian and military navigational needs. It was launched in 2013.
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    News In Brief 30-10-2026

    Context

  • A new scientific study has warned that the collapse of hanging glaciers above Badrinath could trigger massive ice avalanches, posing a risk to the Himalayan pilgrimage town.

    • What are Hanging Glaciers?

  • These are ice bodies located on steep mountain slopes, often terminating abruptly at bedrock cliffs rather than extending to the valley floor.
  • Their detachment or slope failure can trigger ice avalanches, releasing huge volumes of ice, water, and debris within a short period.
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