Lakshadweep declared fully literate Union Territory at Kavaratti function

Exam-focused facts from the 12 October 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Lakshadweep has been declared a Union Territory that has achieved total literacy, with the announcement made by Administrator Praful Patel at a function in Kavaratti.
All eligible learners passed the literacy assessment examination following special teaching and evaluation campaigns under the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram.