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UPSC Current Affairs: 15 October 2026
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Evaluate the role of initiatives like CCRAS SPARK 5.0 and CCRAS Ayurshodh 2026 in strengthening research in traditional Indian systems of medicine. What are the major challenges and how can they be addressed?
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- 01Science & TechnologyGS3 Official (PIB)
NCISM Chairperson Launches CCRAS SPARK 5.0 and CCRAS Ayurshodh 2026 to Boost Ayurveda Research
The Chairperson of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine, Prof. Maneesha Kothekar, launched CCRAS SPARK 5.0 and CCRAS Ayurshodh 2026 (second circular). SPARK 5.0 is the fifth edition of the Studentship Program for Ayurveda Research Ken for 2026…
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National Electricity Data Sharing Framework to be launched in October, says Power Secretary
The Union Power Ministry will roll out the National Electricity Data Sharing Framework in October, announced by Secretary Pankaj Agarwal. A national‑level data‑governance committee comprising government officials and industry representatives will be formed, ch…
Read the study card - 03International RelationsGS2 Official (PIB)
India‑Brunei Joint Trade Committee Reviews Bilateral Trade and Economic Cooperation
The third India‑Brunei Darussalam Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting was co‑chaired by Joint Secretary Shri Amit Verma and Permanent Secretary Dr May Fa'ezah Ahmad Ariffin. Delegates from both sides discussed expanding bilateral trade, market‑access prioritie…
Read the study card - 04Environment & EcologyGS3
Proposed Bauxite Mine in Odisha Threatens Endangered Jeypore Ground Gecko
A proposed 147-hectare opencast bauxite mine by an Adani-linked group in the Balda hills of Odisha's Nageswari reserve forest has raised concerns. Only four individuals of the endangered Jeypore ground gecko have been recorded in the area in the past year. The…
Read the study card - 05Science & TechnologyGS3 Official (PIB)
India Launches Inaugural MEA‑CSIR Tech Familiarisation Programme to Boost S&T Ties with Global South
On 14 October 2026, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the New, Emerging and Strategic Technologies (NEST) Division of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) launched the first MEA‑CSIR Tech Familiarisation Programme. The event hosted…
Read the study card - 06Security & DefenceGS3 Official (PIB)
Indian Navy Completes Maiden Command of Combined Task Force 154
The Indian Navy relinquished command of Combined Task Force 154 (CTF‑154) at a ceremony in Manama, Bahrain on 14 Oct 2026, marking the end of its eight‑month tenure. India assumed command of CTF‑154 on 11 Feb 2026, becoming the first Indian contingent to lead …
Read the study card - 07Polity & GovernanceGS2 Official (PIB)
Law Ministry mobilises NLUs to tackle criminal case backlog in 100 hotspot districts
The Ministry of Law and Justice, under Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, launched a research‑based mission targeting the 100 district and subordinate courts with the highest pendency of criminal cases. Over 5.8 crore cases are pending nationwide, and the i…
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Rupee Gains 19 Paise to Close at 95.17/USD on RBI Intervention
The Indian rupee appreciated by 19 paise to close at a provisional 95.17 per U.S. dollar on October 14, 2026, marking its fourth consecutive gain. The rise was driven by RBI interventions aimed at curbing speculative bets, a weak dollar and easing U.S. Treasur…
Read the study card - 09Science & TechnologyGS3 Official (PIB)
CEA Launches AI‑Enabled Initiatives for Indian Power Sector at International Conference
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) held the first day of a two‑day international conference‑cum‑exhibition on 14 October 2026 in New Delhi under the theme “Making Indian Power Sector AI Enabled”. Union Ministers Manohar Lal, Prahlad Joshi and several seni…
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Defence-Academia-Industry Collaboration Key for Indigenous Tech, says Raksha Mantri
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh urged close collaboration among the Defence Forces, DRDO, academic institutions, public sector undertakings and private industry to accelerate indigenous technology development. Speaking at the launch of IIT Kanpur's ‘Greater T…
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