UPSC current affairs — 12 October 2026

The 7 exam-relevant stories for 12 October 2026.

1. ISRO official states TRISHNA satellite developed with France is in advanced stage of realisation (S&T)
   TRISHNA is the third satellite being jointly developed by India and France, following the Megha-Tropiques and SARAL satellite missions.
2. Kerala State Biodiversity Board submits policy document to mitigate threats from invasive species (Environment)
   The Kerala State Biodiversity Board has submitted a policy document emphasizing prevention, monitoring, and public awareness to tackle the menace of invasive alien species.
3. PIB backgrounder highlights India's Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (Economy)
   The Press Information Bureau released a backgrounder detailing India's initiatives and mission to achieve self-reliance in pulse production.
4. Editorial highlights fundamental right to peaceful assembly and dissent (Polity)
   An editorial emphasizes that the government must protect the fundamental right to peaceful assembly and avoid clamping down on peaceful dissent.
5. Explained: Chemistry Nobel Prize, chirality, and molecular handedness (S&T)
   An explanation of the science behind the Chemistry Nobel Prize, focusing on chirality, molecular handedness, and the contributions of Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai to drug development.
6. INS Sahyadri arrives in Vladivostok, Russia for bilateral Exercise INDRA-2026 (Security)
   Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri has arrived at Vladivostok in Russia to participate in the bilateral maritime exercise INDRA-2026.
7. Understanding the constitutional setup and evolution of the Election Commission of India (Polity)
   An analysis tracing how the Election Commission of India was set up under Article 324 and its historical transformation into a multi-member body in 1993.

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