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Curated News in Focus articles explaining major national and international developments and why they matter for competitive-exam preparation.
India and Canada held their inaugural Defence Dialogue virtually on 3 November 2026. Official priorities include defence industrial cooperation, military-technical engagement and defence R&D.
India’s metro network grew from 248 km in five cities in 2014 to nearly 1,200 km in 26 cities by November 2026. Understand the figures and policy significance.
ISRO’s Debris-Free Space Missions initiative targets 2030. Understand orbital debris, NETRA, IS4OM, space robotics and the exam-relevant facts.
Cabinet’s 4 November 2026 Agnipath update: 25% merit-based regular employment, a willing 75% two-year engagement and conditional regular enrolment thereafter.
Cabinet extends Fast Track Special Courts through 2031 with ₹3,788.04 crore, 850 courts, dedicated staffing and Nirbhaya Fund support. Complete UPSC polity explainer.
Cabinet-approved ₹2,814 crore critical mineral processing scheme: 30% capex subsidy, four lithium and nickel plants, eligibility, bidding and exam relevance.
The Cabinet approved ₹14,500 crore in VGF for 92 GWh grid-scale storage. Understand BESS, pumped storage, energy security, scheme figures and exam takeaways.
IPRD 2026 runs 3–5 November in New Delhi with 18 countries. Understand the Indian Navy dialogue, IPOI, ocean science, climate resilience and exam facts.
TRAI’s Third Amendment Regulations 2026 take effect on 1 January 2027. Understand LSA-level interconnection, IP migration, POIs, bank guarantees, MCLR interest cap and exam facts.
NITI Aayog launched the India S&T Scoreboard on 3 November 2026. Explore 223,005 research publications, 62,934 patent applications, state rankings, CNCI and exam relevance.
