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NEW The Hindu Fri 23 Oct 2026 11:04:07 AM

Trump says Starshield restored in Ukraine, declines to say if he contacted Musk

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Trump confirmed that Starshield satellite services have been restored in Ukraine, ensuring continued battlefield communications. However, he declined to reveal whether he personally contacted Elon Musk regarding the issue, keeping details of their private discussions undisclosed.
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Focus Area Starshield Space-Based Communication Ukraine War Space Technology Private Defence Companies US Foreign Policy
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Science & Technology DAILY PRACTICE 23/10/2026 UPSC CSE

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With reference to SIM verification and digital communication regulation in India, consider the following statements:

  1. Linking a messaging account to a verified SIM guarantees that the person using the account is always the registered SIM owner.
  2. Linking a mobile number to a messaging account may assist investigations into cybercrime.
  3. Mandatory SIM-linking requirements may raise concerns about privacy and digital access.
  4. SIM verification alone can completely eliminate online fraud and anonymous cybercrime.

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NEW Barandbench Fri 23 Oct 2026 10:47:11 AM

Parents or police can't force adult woman to return home against her wishes: Kerala High Court

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The Kerala High Court ruled that neither parents nor police can compel an adult woman to return home against her will. The court upheld her fundamental right to personal liberty under the Constitution. The verdict came while hearing a habeas corpus petition, affirming that a major woman has the right to live wherever and with whomever she chooses, and no one can restrict her freedom of movement or decision-making.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Polity & Governance
Focus Area Personal Liberty Right to Privacy Adult Autonomy Article 21 Freedom of Choice Judicial Review
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Parents or police can't force adult woman to return home against her wishes: Kerala High Court

Parents or police can't force adult woman to return home against her wishes: Kerala High Court

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NEW Firstpost Fri 23 Oct 2026 10:47:04 AM

From 28th to second: India’s arms exports to Europe jump 1,600% amid Ukraine war

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India's arms exports to Europe surged 1,600%, rising from the 28th to the 2nd largest supplier, driven by the Ukraine war. European nations diversified sourcing amid supply chain pressures. India supplied ammunition and artillery components, boosting its defense industry globally.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Current Affairs
Focus Area Defence Exports Indian Defence Industry Russia-Ukraine War Make in India Defence Manufacturing Global Arms Trade
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From 28th to second: India’s arms exports to Europe jump 1,600% amid Ukraine war

From 28th to second: India’s arms exports to Europe jump 1,600% amid Ukraine war

From 28th to second: India’s arms exports to Europe jump 1,600% amid Ukraine war

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NEW Hindustan Times Fri 23 Oct 2026 09:30:11 AM

San Francisco startup Marathon Fusion claims it has turned mercury into gold

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Marathon Fusion, a San Francisco-based startup, claims to have achieved the centuries-old alchemist dream of transmuting mercury into gold using nuclear fusion technology. Experts remain highly skeptical, calling the claim unverified and likely impractical at scale. No independent confirmation exists yet.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Nuclear Fusion Nuclear Transmutation Mercury Gold Production Advanced Nuclear Technology Scientific Validation
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San Francisco startup Marathon Fusion claims it has turned mercury into gold

San Francisco startup Marathon Fusion claims it has turned mercury into gold

San Francisco startup Marathon Fusion claims it has turned mercury into gold

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NEW News 18 Hindi Fri 23 Oct 2026 09:30:04 AM

WhatsApp, Telegram Won't Work Without Active SIM From January 1, 2027: What Users Must Know

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# WhatsApp & Telegram to Require Active SIM from January 1, 2027

India's DoT has mandated that OTT messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal must be linked to an active, verified SIM card starting January 1, 2027. If your SIM is deactivated or expired, these apps will stop functioning. This move aims to curb cybercrime, fraud, and misuse of anonymous accounts. Users must ensure their registered mobile numbers remain active. Telecom operators will share verification data with app providers. The rule falls under new telecom regulations to enhance national security and user accountability. Users with dual SIMs or frequently changed numbers should update their accounts promptly to avoid service disruption.
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Focus Area WhatsApp Telegram SIM Binding Cybersecurity Digital Communication Telecom Regulations User Privacy
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WhatsApp, Telegram Won't Work Without Active SIM From January 1, 2027: What Users Must Know

WhatsApp, Telegram Won't Work Without Active SIM From January 1, 2027: What Users Must Know

WhatsApp, Telegram Won't Work Without Active SIM From January 1, 2027: What Users Must Know

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NEW News 18 Hindi Fri 23 Oct 2026 09:21:10 AM

Galwan Showed Military Solution To China Border Dispute Is Off The Table: Ex-Army Chief Naravane

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Former Indian Army Chief Gen MM Naravane stated that the 2020 Galwan Valley clash proved military solutions cannot resolve the India-China border dispute. The deadly confrontation, which killed 20 Indian soldiers, demonstrated that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable path forward for both nuclear-armed nations to settle their long-standing LAC boundary issues peacefully.
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Focus Area India-China Relations Galwan Valley Clash Line of Actual Control (LAC) Border Dispute Military Diplomacy
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Galwan Showed Military Solution To China Border Dispute Is Off The Table: Ex-Army Chief Naravane

Galwan Showed Military Solution To China Border Dispute Is Off The Table: Ex-Army Chief Naravane

Galwan Showed Military Solution To China Border Dispute Is Off The Table: Ex-Army Chief Naravane

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NEW Mint Fri 23 Oct 2026 09:04:13 AM

AI Tech Fears Push Global Credit Spreads to 17-Month High

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AI technology concerns are rattling global markets, driving credit spreads to their widest level in 17 months. Investors fear AI disruption could destabilize industries, increase defaults, and slow growth. Rising uncertainty around regulation, job displacement, and overvalued tech stocks is fueling risk aversion, pushing borrowing costs higher across corporate bond markets worldwide.
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Focus Area Credit Spreads Artificial Intelligence Financial Markets Investment Risk Corporate Debt
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AI Tech Fears Push Global Credit Spreads to 17-Month High

AI Tech Fears Push Global Credit Spreads to 17-Month High

AI Tech Fears Push Global Credit Spreads to 17-Month High

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NEW News 18 Hindi Fri 23 Oct 2026 09:04:08 AM

BSF Likely To Hold Raising Day Event In Manipur's Churachandpur Amid Ethnic Tensions | Exclusive

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India's Border Security Force (BSF) plans to hold its Raising Day event on December 1 in Manipur's Churachandpur district, a Kuki-dominated area amid ongoing Meitei-Kuki ethnic violence since May 2023. The move signals security reinforcement in the sensitive region, though it may stir political debate given the ethnic tensions. The event aims to boost troop morale and demonstrate India's commitment to restoring peace in the conflict-torn state.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Internal Security
Focus Area Border Security Force (BSF) Manipur Ethnic Conflict Border Management Internal Security Central Armed Police Forces
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BSF Likely To Hold Raising Day Event In Manipur's Churachandpur Amid Ethnic Tensions | Exclusive

BSF Likely To Hold Raising Day Event In Manipur's Churachandpur Amid Ethnic Tensions | Exclusive

BSF Likely To Hold Raising Day Event In Manipur's Churachandpur Amid Ethnic Tensions | Exclusive

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NEW The Hindu Fri 23 Oct 2026 08:21:07 AM

How India thwarted Pakistan’s bid to steal crucial defence data

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India's intelligence agencies uncovered a Pakistani cyber espionage operation targeting sensitive defence data. The attempt involved sophisticated hacking and honey-trapping tactics aimed at military personnel. Indian cybersecurity teams detected and neutralized the threat, strengthening firewalls and arresting compromised individuals, preventing classified information leaks.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - III Internal Security
Focus Area Defence Intelligence Cybersecurity Espionage Defence Data Protection Counterintelligence National Security
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How India thwarted Pakistan’s bid to steal crucial defence data

How India thwarted Pakistan’s bid to steal crucial defence data

How India thwarted Pakistan’s bid to steal crucial defence data

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NEW Hindustan Times Fri 23 Oct 2026 08:04:07 AM

16 dead, hundreds of homes collapse after powerful earthquake hits Tibet; rescue ops underway

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A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Tibet's Dingri County near Nepal border on January 7, 2025, killing at least 16 people and injuring many. Hundreds of homes collapsed in freezing conditions. Chinese authorities launched rescue operations immediately, deploying troops and emergency teams. Tremors were felt in Nepal, India, and Bhutan.
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Focus Area Earthquakes Himalayan Seismicity Tectonic Plates Disaster Preparedness Search and Rescue Operations
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16 dead, hundreds of homes collapse after powerful earthquake hits Tibet; rescue ops underway

16 dead, hundreds of homes collapse after powerful earthquake hits Tibet; rescue ops underway

16 dead, hundreds of homes collapse after powerful earthquake hits Tibet; rescue ops underway

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NEW News 18 Hindi Fri 23 Oct 2026 08:04:03 AM

'Rights Of Terrorists Are Vigorously Defended': India Hits Out At Pakistan Over Terrorism, Religious Freedom

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India strongly criticized Pakistan at a UN forum, accusing it of sheltering terrorists while lecturing others on human rights. India stated that Pakistan vigorously defends terrorists' rights and has no credibility to speak on religious freedom, given its persecution of minorities like Hindus, Christians, and Ahmadis.
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Focus Area India-Pakistan Relations Cross-Border Terrorism Religious Freedom Counter-Terrorism International Human Rights
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'Rights Of Terrorists Are Vigorously Defended': India Hits Out At Pakistan Over Terrorism, Religious Freedom

'Rights Of Terrorists Are Vigorously Defended': India Hits Out At Pakistan Over Terrorism, Religious Freedom

'Rights Of Terrorists Are Vigorously Defended': India Hits Out At Pakistan Over Terrorism, Religious Freedom

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NEW News 18 Hindi Fri 23 Oct 2026 07:47:04 AM

‘You’re Inviting Disaster’: Piyush Goyal Calls Out Europe Over Carbon Emissions, Climate Commitments

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India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal criticized Europe for failing to meet its climate commitments while imposing carbon border taxes on developing nations. He warned that Europe's carbon emissions history and protectionist trade policies risk global disaster, urging fair climate responsibility sharing.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Environment & Ecology
Focus Area Climate Change Carbon Emissions European Union Climate Policy Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
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‘You’re Inviting Disaster’: Piyush Goyal Calls Out Europe Over Carbon Emissions, Climate Commitments

‘You’re Inviting Disaster’: Piyush Goyal Calls Out Europe Over Carbon Emissions, Climate Commitments

‘You’re Inviting Disaster’: Piyush Goyal Calls Out Europe Over Carbon Emissions, Climate Commitments

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NEW Hindustan Times Fri 23 Oct 2026 07:30:08 AM

Shakti sidelined: Missing women in India’s workforce

SUMMARY
India faces a severe gender gap in its workforce. Despite economic growth, female labor force participation remains among the world's lowest (~25%). Cultural norms, safety concerns, unpaid domestic work, lack of childcare, and limited job opportunities push women out. Education gains haven't translated into employment. Rural women face farm mechanization displacement, while urban women encounter workplace bias. Government initiatives like MGNREGA and skill programs show limited impact. Economists warn excluding women costs India significant GDP growth potential, urging policy reforms for inclusive development.
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Relevant For: Mains GS - II Society & Social Justice
Focus Area Female Labour Force Participation Gender Inequality Women’s Economic Empowerment Unpaid Care Work
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Shakti sidelined: Missing women in India’s workforce

Shakti sidelined: Missing women in India’s workforce

Shakti sidelined: Missing women in India’s workforce

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NEW The Times Of India Fri 23 Oct 2026 05:30:13 AM

PHP security flaws trigger global scramble; CERT-In flags vulnerabilities

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**PHP Security Alert:** CERT-In issued a high-severity warning about critical PHP vulnerabilities affecting multiple versions, potentially allowing attackers to execute remote code, bypass security restrictions, and cause denial-of-service attacks. Organizations worldwide are urged to immediately update PHP installations to patched versions to prevent exploitation.
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Cybersecurity PHP Vulnerabilities CERT-In Data Protection Critical Information Infrastructure
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PHP security flaws trigger global scramble; CERT-In flags vulnerabilities

PHP security flaws trigger global scramble; CERT-In flags vulnerabilities

PHP security flaws trigger global scramble; CERT-In flags vulnerabilities

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NEW Dainik Bhaskar Fri 23 Oct 2026 05:30:05 AM

न्यूक्लियर प्लांट में सॉफ्टवेयर हटाए, अब हैकिंग का डर नहीं:नई रूसी हार्डवेयर तकनीक, सिस्टम क्रैश से भी सुरक्षा; 10 साल मे 2 बड़े साइबर अटैक हुए

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**रूस ने न्यूक्लियर प्लांट्स की सुरक्षा के लिए नई हार्डवेयर-आधारित तकनीक विकसित की है। इसमें सॉफ्टवेयर हटाकर हैकिंग का खतरा खत्म किया गया है। यह सिस्टम क्रैश से भी सुरक्षित है। पिछले 10 सालों में 2 बड़े साइबर अटैक हुए थे, जिससे यह कदम उठाया गया।**
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Relevant For: Prelims + Mains GS - III Science & Technology
Focus Area Nuclear Technology Hardware-Based Control Systems Cybersecurity Critical Infrastructure Protection Nuclear Safety
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न्यूक्लियर प्लांट में सॉफ्टवेयर हटाए, अब हैकिंग का डर नहीं:नई रूसी हार्डवेयर तकनीक, सिस्टम क्रैश से भी सुरक्षा; 10 साल मे 2 बड़े साइबर अटैक हुए

न्यूक्लियर प्लांट में सॉफ्टवेयर हटाए, अब हैकिंग का डर नहीं:नई रूसी हार्डवेयर तकनीक, सिस्टम क्रैश से भी सुरक्षा; 10 साल मे 2 बड़े साइबर अटैक हुए

न्यूक्लियर प्लांट में सॉफ्टवेयर हटाए, अब हैकिंग का डर नहीं:नई रूसी हार्डवेयर तकनीक, सिस्टम क्रैश से भी सुरक्षा; 10 साल मे 2 बड़े साइबर अटैक हुए

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