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Science & Tech
Cyber Security & Digital India
30 Sep, 2026
AI, Technology and the Evolving US-China Relationship - orfonline.org
AI, Technology and the Evolving US-China Relationship orfonline.org
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
AI Exam Standard
In the context of contemporary international relations and emerging technologies, bilateral tensions and strategic competition over Artificial Intelligence (AI) and semiconductor supply chains are prominently featured between which two global powers?
(A) India and Pakistan
(B) United States and China
(C) United States and Russia
(D) China and Japan
Correct Answer: (B) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
The strategic competition and evolving geopolitical dynamics in advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence and semiconductors primarily center around the United States and China.
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?'
orfonline.org
Original Source
Science & Tech
Cyber Security & Digital India
30 Sep, 2026
Telangana citizens lose ₹4 crore to ₹5 crore every day to cyber criminals: police official - The Hindu
Telangana citizens lose ₹4 crore to ₹5 crore every day to cyber criminals: police official The Hindu
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
AI Exam Standard
Recently, which state's police officials reported that citizens are losing an estimated ₹4 crore to ₹5 crore every day to cyber criminals?
(A) Karnataka
(B) Telangana
(C) Maharashtra
(D) Kerala
Correct Answer: (B) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
Senior police officials in Telangana highlighted that citizens in the state are losing between ₹4 crore and ₹5 crore daily due to rising cyber crimes, emphasizing the urgent need for digital security awareness.
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?'
The Hindu
Original Source
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
(C) Digital Raksha Helpline
(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?'
The Hindu
Original Source
Science & Tech
Space & Astronomy
30 Sep, 2026
Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra inspects facilities for establishment of IIM Jammu Satellite Campus in Leh. - Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh
Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra inspects facilities for establishment of IIM Jammu Satellite Campus in Leh. Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
AI Exam Standard
Which premier management institute is establishing its satellite campus in Leh, as inspected recently by the administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh?
(A) IIM Ahmedabad
(B) IIM Jammu
(C) IIM Bangalore
(D) IIM Lucknow
Correct Answer: (B) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
The administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh inspected facilities for the establishment of the IIM Jammu Satellite Campus in Leh to boost higher education infrastructure in the region.
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?'
Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh
Original Source
Science & Tech
General Science & Innovation
30 Sep, 2026
Career Paths after B.Tech. (Food technology) - lpu.in
Career Paths after B.Tech. (Food technology) lpu.in
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
AI Exam Standard
Which premier Indian institution successfully launched a dedicated Department of Food Technology offering B.Tech programs aimed at processing, preservation, and quality control of agro-products?
(A) Lovely Professional University (LPU)
(B) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
(C) National Institute of Technology (NIT) Trichy
(D) Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani
Correct Answer: (A) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
Lovely Professional University (LPU) offers comprehensive B.Tech programs in Food Technology focusing on industrial food processing, safety standards, and packaging innovations.
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?'
lpu.in
Original Source
Science & Tech
Space & Astronomy
30 Sep, 2026
NASA, International Partners Advance Work on Space Crops - NASA Science (.gov)
NASA, International Partners Advance Work on Space Crops NASA Science (.gov)
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
AI Exam Standard
Which space agency recently collaborated with international partners to advance research and development on growing space crops for long-duration human spaceflight?
(A) ISRO
(B) ESA
(C) NASA
(D) JAXA
Correct Answer: (C) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
NASA and its international partners have been actively advancing research on space crops to ensure sustainable food production for deep-space exploration and long-duration astronaut missions.
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?'
NASA Science (.gov)
Original Source
Science & Tech
Space & Astronomy
30 Sep, 2026
What are the new guidelines set by IN-SPACe for Indian and foreign hosted-payloads? | Explained - The Hindu
What are the new guidelines set by IN-SPACe for Indian and foreign hosted-payloads? | Explained The Hindu
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
AI Exam Standard
Which Indian regulatory body recently issued new guidelines regarding the authorization and operation of Indian and foreign hosted-payloads?
(A) ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
(B) IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre)
(C) TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India)
(D) DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)
Correct Answer: (B) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
IN-SPACe issued the new comprehensive guidelines to regulate and streamline the approval process for hosted-payloads on both Indian and foreign satellites. It operates as a single-window nodal agency under the Department of Space.
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?'
The Hindu
Original Source
Science & Tech
Space & Astronomy
30 Sep, 2026
Science begins for Smile - European Space Agency (ESA)
Science begins for Smile European Space Agency (ESA)
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
AI Exam Standard
The 'SMILE' mission, which recently began its scientific operations, is a joint space weather endeavor between the European Space Agency (ESA) and which other space agency?
(A) NASA (United States)
(B) ISRO (India)
(C) CNSA (China)
(D) JAXA (Japan)
Correct Answer: (C) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
SMILE (Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer) is a joint scientific space mission conducted in collaboration between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CNSA). It aims to study the interaction between Earth's magnetosphere and the solar wind.
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?'
European Space Agency (ESA)
Original Source
National
Polity & Governance
30 Sep, 2026
India Inc's Legal Bill Swells as Global Ambitions Grow - tradingview.com
India Inc's Legal Bill Swells as Global Ambitions Grow tradingview.com
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
AI Exam Standard
Which sector's rising expenditures in corporate India have significantly escalated recently due to expanding cross-border operations and international expansion?
(A) Legal and advisory services
(B) Agricultural subsidies
(C) Defense procurement
(D) Renewable energy tariffs
Correct Answer: (A) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
India Inc's legal and compliance bills have witnessed a sharp surge as domestic corporations aggressively pursue global ambitions, increasing cross-border transactions and international dispute resolutions.
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?'
tradingview.com
Original Source
National
General National Affairs
30 Sep, 2026
In Pakistan for meet, India’s SCO coordinator says ‘happy to be in Islamabad, wish to see Lahore’ - ThePrint
In Pakistan for meet, India’s SCO coordinator says ‘happy to be in Islamabad, wish to see Lahore’ ThePrint
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
AI Exam Standard
Which international organization held a summit in Islamabad, Pakistan, where India was represented by its designated official coordinator?
(A) SAARC
(B) Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
(C) BIMSTEC
(D) Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
Correct Answer: (B) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
India's Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) coordinator attended the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting hosted in Islamabad, Pakistan.
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?'
ThePrint
Original Source
National
Infrastructure & Transport
30 Sep, 2026
How AI-native Video Infrastructure can Transform India's Energy Operations - Energetica India Magazine
How AI-native Video Infrastructure can Transform India's Energy Operations Energetica India Magazine
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
AI Exam Standard
Recently, discussions in India's energy sector have highlighted the integration of AI-native video infrastructure. What is the primary operational benefit of implementing AI-native video infrastructure in energy operations?
(A) Real-time automated monitoring for safety, security, and predictive maintenance of critical infrastructure
(B) Replacing all human workforce with autonomous robotics for offshore drilling
(C) Generating hydroelectric power using artificial intelligence algorithms
(D) Direct transmission of electricity via optical video cables without power losses
Correct Answer: (A) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
AI-native video infrastructure enhances India's energy sector by providing real-time automated monitoring for safety compliance, perimeter security, and predictive maintenance of critical assets. This technology helps prevent operational failures and improves overall industrial safety.
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?'
Energetica India Magazine
Original Source
National
Polity & Governance
30 Sep, 2026
Pakistani National Married To Indian Citizen Has No Vested Right To Seek Visa: Kerala High Court - Live Law
Pakistani National Married To Indian Citizen Has No Vested Right To Seek Visa: Kerala High Court Live Law
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
AI Exam Standard
In a recent ruling regarding citizenship and visa rights, the Kerala High Court held that a foreign national married to an Indian citizen has which of the following regarding the issuance of a visa?
(A) A fundamental right under Article 21 to reside in India
(B) No vested right to seek or demand a visa
(C) An absolute statutory right under the Citizenship Act, 1955
(D) An automatic entitlement to Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) status
Correct Answer: (B) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
The Kerala High Court ruled that a foreign national married to an Indian citizen has no vested right to seek or demand a visa, as visa issuance is a matter of sovereign executive policy and national regulation.
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?'
Live Law
Original Source
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