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UPSC NDA, CDS & AFCAT Current Affairs Compendium

Curated from PIB & Ministry of Defence • Printed on 15 Oct, 2026

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Science & Tech Health & Medical Science

30 Sep, 2026

Who is the most vulnerable to cyber frauds? - The Hindu

Who is the most vulnerable to cyber frauds? The Hindu

Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:

AI Exam Standard

Which national portal was launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs to enable citizens to report cybercrime complaints, particularly focusing on financial frauds and cyber scams?

(A) CyberSuraksha Portal

(B) National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal

(D) CyberGuard India Portal

Correct Answer: (B) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:

The National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (cybercrime.gov.in) is an initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs to facilitate victims and citizens to report all types of cybercrimes online, with a special focus on cyber frauds against vulnerable groups.

SSB Interview & Lecturette Framework:

Strategic Significance: Institutional Governance: Effective policy execution and civil-military alignment form the bedrock of national sovereignty.

Group Discussion (GD) Angle: GD Topic: The socio-economic impact of good governance and transparent public administration in India.

IO Cross-Question Tip: IO Question: 'How does strong domestic governance directly reinforce external national security?'

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Science & Tech Health & Medical Science

22 Sep, 2026

ESIC Sanath Nagar Emerges as a Centre of Excellence in Public Healthcare, Medical Education and Digital Health

Official Press Information Bureau (PIB) update under the Science & Tech sector. Key factual takeaway for UPSC NDA & CDS General Awareness & SSB Interview: Focuses on 'ESIC Sanath Nagar Emerges as a Centre of Excellence in Public Healthcare, Medical Education and Digital Health', detailing strategic governance milestones, policy implementation, and high-yield national developments.

Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:

With reference to the current national development in "ESIC Sanath Nagar Emerges as a Centre of Excellence in...", which category does this update primarily impact?

(A) Strategic Policy, Public Governance & National Institutional Development

(B) Local Municipal Tax Rate Assessment

(D) Private Commercial Real Estate Valuation

Correct Answer: (A) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:

NDA/CDS/AFCAT General Awareness: Candidates must track key national initiatives, responsible nodal ministries, institutional frameworks, and policy impacts for the General Knowledge paper.

SSB Interview & Lecturette Framework:

Strategic Significance: Institutional Governance: Effective policy execution and civil-military alignment form the bedrock of national sovereignty.

Group Discussion (GD) Angle: GD Topic: The socio-economic impact of good governance and transparent public administration in India.

IO Cross-Question Tip: IO Question: 'How does strong domestic governance directly reinforce external national security?'

PIB Original Source

UPSC NDA & CDS High-Yield Matrix

Major Joint Military Exercises of India

Exercise Name	Participating Country / Group	Defence Branch	Type & Nature	UPSC Exam Key Focus
MALABAR	India, USA, Japan, Australia (QUAD)	Navy	Multilateral Naval	High-intensity maritime interoperability, anti-submarine warfare (ASW) in Indo-Pacific.
YUDH ABHYAS	India & United States	Army	Bilateral Wargame	High-altitude counter-insurgency and cold-weather mountain warfare.
VAJRA PRAHAR	India & United States	Army (Special Forces)	Bilateral Special Forces	Urban counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, and airborne tactical raids.
SURYA KIRAN	India & Nepal	Army	Bilateral Mountain	Jungle warfare, counter-terrorism operations, and disaster relief drills.
GARUDA	India & France	Air Force	Bilateral Air Combat	Air defence simulation, aerial dogfights, Rafale & Sukhoi-30MKI interoperability.
VARUNA	India & France	Navy	Bilateral Maritime	Carrier strike group operations, cross-deck landings, tactical surface drills.
SHAKTI	India & France	Army	Bilateral Army	Semi-urban and mountainous counter-terror drills under UN Chapter VII mandate.
JIMEX	India & Japan	Navy	Bilateral Maritime	Complex maritime warfare, replenishment at sea, and Indo-Pacific security.
DHARMA GUARDIAN	India & Japan	Army	Bilateral Army	Tactical drills in built-up areas and anti-terrorist tactical interoperability.
SAMPRITI	India & Bangladesh	Army	Bilateral Border	Counter-insurgency and riverine terrain operational doctrine.
BONGOSAGAR	India & Bangladesh	Navy	Bilateral Maritime	Bay of Bengal joint maritime patrol (CORPAT) and anti-piracy operations.
MITRA SHAKTI	India & Sri Lanka	Army	Bilateral Army	Sub-conventional operations in semi-urban terrain under UN mandate.
SLINEX	India & Sri Lanka	Navy	Bilateral Maritime	Surface weapon firing, helicopter operations, and search & rescue (SAR).
NOMADIC ELEPHANT	India & Mongolia	Army	Bilateral Army	Mountain warfare, high-altitude survival, and counter-terror tactics.
DUSTLIK	India & Uzbekistan	Army	Bilateral Central Asia	Special operation tactics, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) reconnaissance.
KAZIND	India & Kazakhstan	Army (Joint)	Bilateral Army/Air	Counter-insurgency and counter-terrorist operations in sub-mountainous region.
TARANG SHAKTI	India + 10+ Allied Air Forces	Air Force	Mega Multilateral Air	India's largest multilateral air combat exercise demonstrating IAF global deterrence.
MILAN	India + 50+ Global Navies	Navy	Flagship Multilateral	Indian Navy's biennial congregation in Visakhapatnam for global maritime security.

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