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UPSC Current Affairs: 12 October 2026
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Mains question of the day
Evaluate the role of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region in promoting infrastructure, youth empowerment and financial inclusion in the Northeast, with reference to recent ministerial engagements in Mizoram.
15 marks · GS2 · See the model approach
- 01Polity & GovernanceGS2 Official (PIB)
DoNER Minister Scindia Leads Development Engagements in Mizoram, Oct 12-13, 2026
Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M. Scindia visited Mizoram on October 12-13, 2026. He arrived in Aizawl, travelled to Tuivamit to inaugurate projects and lay foundation stones. He interacted with students …
Read the study card - 02International RelationsGS2
US suspends major IT firms from PERM green‑card programme
The US Department of Labour suspended Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL, Capgemini, Microsoft and Adobe from the Permanent Labour Certification (PERM) programme on 8 October 2026. The decision was announced by Labour Secretary Keith Sonderling with Vice‑Pre…
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India acknowledges Katchatheevu as Sri Lankan territory, says President Dissanayake
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that the Indian government has acknowledged before the Supreme Court that Katchatheevu island belongs to Sri Lanka. He made the statement at a public rally in the North Western Province, highlighting "good rel…
Read the study card - 04Environment & EcologyGS3
Kerala Board Proposes 7‑Point Strategy to Combat Invasive Species
The Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) submitted a seven‑point strategic plan to the state government to mitigate impacts of invasive alien species (IAS). The plan emphasizes strict quarantine, public awareness, capacity building, risk assessment, research…
Read the study card - 05Science & TechnologyGS3
TRISHNA Indo‑France Satellite to be Launched in Next 12‑16 Months
The Indo‑French satellite TRISHNA (Thermal Infra‑Red Imaging Satellite for High‑resolution Natural Resource Assessment) is in the advanced realisation stage and is slated for launch in the next 12‑16 months. It is the third joint satellite project between Indi…
Read the study card - 06Security & DefenceGS3 Official (PIB)
INS Sahyadri reaches Vladivostok for Indo‑Russia naval exercise INDRA‑2026
Indian Naval Ship INS Sahyadri arrived at Vladivostok, Russia on 10 Oct 2026. The ship will take part in Exercise INDRA‑2026, a bilateral naval exercise with the Russian Federation Navy scheduled from 13 to 18 Oct 2026. The exercise will include harbour‑phase …
Read the study card - 07Society & Social JusticeGS2 Official (PIB)
PM Modi attends golden jubilee of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya in Chennai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the golden jubilee celebrations of Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He highlighted the spiritual significance of the day, noting the visit coincided with…
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