GS2 · Polity5 Oct 2026 · PIB
Himachal Pradesh to host President Droupadi Murmu from October 6 to 8
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, will visit Himachal Pradesh from October 6 to 8, 2026, and attend the first convocation of AIIMS Bilaspur and visit the Atal Tunnel, Rohtang.
Quick Revision
Prelims-testable facts
- 01The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, is scheduled to visit Himachal Pradesh from October 6 to 8, 2026.
- 02The President will attend the first convocation of AIIMS Bilaspur in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, on October 6.
- 03The President will visit Atal Tunnel, Rohtang, Lahaul – Spiti district, on October 7.
- 04The President's visit to Himachal Pradesh is a three-day trip.
- 05The President will confer degrees to trainee doctors at AIIMS Bilaspur on October 6.
- 06The President's Secretariat announced the President's visit to Himachal Pradesh on October 5, 2026.
- 07The President is due to return to Delhi on October 8, 2026.
- 08The President's visit to Atal Tunnel depends on the weather.
Trap alerts
- Most people think the President's visit to Himachal Pradesh is a sudden announcement, but actually it was announced on October 5, 2026.
- Most people think the President will visit only Bilaspur during the trip, but actually she will visit multiple places including Manali and Kullu.
- Most people think the President's visit to Atal Tunnel is a confirmed event, but actually it depends on the weather.
Prelims Practice MCQs
Single facteasy
When will the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu visit Himachal Pradesh?
- A.October 5-7, 2026
- B.October 6-8, 2026
- C.October 9-11, 2026
- D.October 12-14, 2026
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu will visit Himachal Pradesh from October 6 to 8, 2026.
Statement I & IIhard
Consider the following two statements:
Statement-I: The President of India will visit AIIMS Bilaspur on October 6.
Statement-II: The President is scheduled to attend the first convocation of AIIMS Bilaspur on October 6.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
- B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
- C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
- D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Statement 2 explains why Statement 1 is true because it directly mentions the President's attendance at the first convocation of AIIMS Bilaspur on October 6, which is the same event mentioned in Statement 1.
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