UPSC Prelims 2027 CGS Test-12
1. Consider the following statements on Summit for Democracy: It was launched by Indian Prime Minister. China and Bangladesh were not invited to the first Summit for Democracies....
Strategic Sectors in India’s International Economic Partnerships
India’s international economic partnerships support trade growth, technology cooperation and more resilient supply chains. Collaboration in strategic sectors also advances energy security, domestic manufacturing and India’s integration into...
Types and Uses of Unmanned Aerial Systems
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) are aircraft operated without a pilot on board. They combine an aerial vehicle with control and communication systems, and may be remotely piloted or...
Major Maritime Surveillance Technologies and Systems
Maritime surveillance combines sensors, platforms and information systems to detect, track and identify vessels and activities at sea. It supports maritime domain awareness, navigation safety, law enforcement, environmental...
Rights and Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in India
Persons with disabilities (PwDs) have equal rights to dignity, participation and access to public services. India’s framework combines constitutional principles, legislation and government programmes to advance inclusion. Its...
DRDO Shortlists Kalyani, SSS Defence for Indigenous 20mm Gun
On 19–20 October 2026, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) shortlisted SSS Defence and Kalyani Group as Development-cum-Production Partners (DcPP) for India’s first indigenous 20mm aviation gun...
Global Disease Surveillance and Outbreak Response Mechanisms
Disease surveillance provides the evidence needed to identify health threats early, while international rules and response networks help countries assess and contain risks that may cross borders. Effective...
Essar Ports wins ₹2,276-crore contract to build cargo terminal at Kandla
Essar Ports Limited received a Letter of Award from the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) on 21 October 2026 to develop a multipurpose cargo terminal at Tuna Tekra in...
ISRO Targets Mid-2028 Launch of GSAT-7B
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is expected to launch GSAT-7B by mid-2028 as the Indian Army’s first dedicated communication satellite. The satellite is designed to provide secure,...
Praveen Kumar Wins High Jump Gold at Asian Para Games 2026
Indian para-athlete Praveen Kumar won gold in the men’s high jump T44/64 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on 21 October 2026. He cleared...
Important Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases in Africa
Emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases (ERIDs) pose continuing health and development challenges across Africa. Their spread is shaped by interactions among people, animals and the environment, as well...
