Daily UPSC current affairs, briefs, MCQs and flashcards
Today's 8 exam-relevant stories (20 October 2026) from The Hindu, Indian Express and PIB. Each has a syllabus-mapped brief, previous-year questions, a Mains answer, MCQs and flashcards.
- China Imposes Export Controls on Tunnel-Boring Machines Sought by India
China's Commerce Ministry announced export controls on tunnel-boring machines and related dredgers citing national security, affecting equipment sought by India. - Government's ₹11,440-Crore National Research Mission Sees No Project Approvals in Year One
The government's ₹11,440-crore research mission has not approved any research projects in its first year. - Union Agriculture Minister Launches Upgraded Agri Welfare Portal Integrating Major Schemes
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched an upgraded agri welfare portal serving as a single window for PM-KISAN, AgriStack, and PMFBY. - India's Agrivoltaic Capacity Expected to Exceed 5 Gigawatts in Next 3-4 Years
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Secretary Santosh Sarangi stated that India's agrivoltaic capacity is expected to cross 5 gigawatts in the next 3 to 4 years. - India and Saudi Arabia Hold Discussions on Bilateral Electrical Interconnection Initiative
India and Saudi Arabia discussed progress on their bilateral electrical interconnection initiative to enhance cross-border power transmission. - India to Host 61st Meeting of International Committee of Legal Metrology in New Delhi
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs announced that India will host the 61st meeting of the International Committee of Legal Metrology for the first time in New Delhi. - South Africa Warns of Possible Loss of U.S. African Growth and Opportunity Act Trade Deal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that the country must prepare for the potential loss of the U.S. African Growth and Opportunity Act preferential trade deal. - Supreme Court Ruling Examines Internet Access as a Fundamental Right for Children
A Supreme Court ruling explores the implications and legal scope of treating internet access as a fundamental right for children.