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07Oct 2026

National Supercomputing Mission Explained

NATIONAL SUPERCOMPUTING MISSION: BUILDING INDIA’S INDIGENOUS HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING ECOSYSTEM Why in the News? The government has highlighted the progress of the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) in developing an indigenous ecosystem covering supercomputer design, manufacturing, system software and specialised applications, strengthening India’s technological self-reliance. NATIONAL SUPERCOMPUTING MISSION AND INDIGENOUS CAPABILITY Mission Launch: The National Supercomputing Mission …

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01Oct 2026

PRAGATI-50: 50 Clean Role-Model Cities in India

PRAGATI 50: DEVELOPING 50 CLEAN ROLE-MODEL CITIES IN INDIA Why in the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched a new set of initiatives under PRAGATI 50 to develop 50 clean role-model cities across 24 states, focusing on urban cleanliness, waste management, sanitation, used-water management and citizen participation through a structured Model …

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01Oct 2026

SCO and India-Pakistan Engagement Explained

SCO AND INDIA–PAKISTAN ENGAGEMENT: MULTILATERAL DIPLOMACY AMID REGIONAL TENSIONS Why in the News? India participated in the SCO National Coordinators’ meeting in Islamabad, marking the first official Indian delegation visit to Pakistan since Operation Sindoor. The development assumes significance amid continuing differences over terrorism and Kashmir, while Türkiye has indicated interest in deeper SCO engagement. …

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01Oct 2026

India-Japan Defence: Naval Radar Cooperation

INDIA–JAPAN DEFENCE COOPERATION: NAVAL RADAR TECHNOLOGY AND INDO-PACIFIC SECURITY Why in the News? Japan has urged India to fast-track its internal approval process for the UNICORN naval radar technology-transfer agreement signed during the July India visit of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, while also highlighting plans for closer defence cooperation and an upcoming Quad naval …

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26Sep 2026

QUAD Ship Observer Mission 2026 Explained

QUAD-AT-SEA SHIP OBSERVER MISSION: Why in the News? India has welcomed the commencement of the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission, announced during the 11th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi in May 2026. The mission involves India, Australia, Japan and the United States, with officers from all four countries participating aboard Indian Coast Guard …

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26Sep 2026

Kerala’s Forest-Focused Western Ghats ESA

WESTERN GHATS ECO-SENSITIVE AREAS: KERALA’S DEMAND FOR A FOREST-FOCUSED ESA Why in the News? The Kerala government has urged the Centre to limit the Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) in its Western Ghats region to 8,590.69 sq. km of forest areas, excluding populated areas, farmlands and plantations. The State argues that its dense population, extensive forest …

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21Aug 2026

Ageing with Dignity: Rights, Care and Protection

Ageing with Dignity Requires Rights, Care and Protection Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Related to Elderly, Human Resource Why in the News ? India is undergoing a significant demographic transition, with its elderly population increasing rapidly as fertility declines and life expectancy rises.India currently has around 150 million people aged above 60, and …

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21Aug 2026

Army Cybersecurity Hackathon for Innovation

Territorial Army Launches Cybersecurity Hackathon For Innovation Why in the News ? The Territorial Army has launched Terrier Cyber Quest 2026, a national-level hackathon to develop indigenous solutions for emerging defence and cybersecurity challenges. The initiative brings together students, researchers, industry, government organisations and Armed Forces personnel to strengthen India’s technological capabilities. Terrier Cyber Quest …

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20Jul 2026

India’s Research Leap: Funds, Talent, Opportunity

INDIA NOW HAS THE FUNDS, THE TALENT AND THE OPENING FOR A RESEARCH LEAP Syllabus: GS 3:   Research & Innovation. Science & Technology. Why in the News? Amid growing geopolitical uncertainties, technology export controls, and the need for strategic self-reliance, India is accelerating investments in Research and Development (R&D) through the Anusandhan National Research …

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10Jan 2026

10th January 2026 – Current Affairs Highlights

10 January 2026 – Current Affairs Overview 1. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2026: Celebrating India’s Global Diaspora   Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2026 celebrates India’s 35-million-strong diaspora, recognising overseas Indians as cultural ambassadors, investors, innovators, and strategic connectors. Observed on 9 January, the day marks Mahatma Gandhi’s return to India in 1915, symbolising the historic role of …

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