{"product_id":"drishti-ias-current-affairs-today-october-2026-upsc-cse-mains-2026-solutions-english-medium","title":"DRISHTI IAS Current Affairs Today October 2026, UPSC CSE Mains 2026 Solutions, English Medium – English Medium","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDrishti IAS Current Affairs Today – October 2026 | English Medium | UPSC Civil Services\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOctober 2026 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrishti Current Affairs Today (DCAT)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor UPSC and Civil Services preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers important current affairs across\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolity \u0026amp; Governance, Nation \u0026amp; States, Economy, International Relations, Environment \u0026amp; Ecology, Science \u0026amp; Technology, History, Art \u0026amp; Culture and Social Issues\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a dedicated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFacts for Prelims\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esection covering reports \u0026amp; indices, awards, important days, defence \u0026amp; security, summits, places in news, portals \u0026amp; apps, species in news and miscellaneous facts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDCAT Current Affairs Practice Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein a Prelims-oriented format designed to improve conceptual clarity, analytical ability, elimination skills and exam temperament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrishti Mains Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eacross important contemporary topics for analytical and answer-writing practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Editorial of the Month\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith exam-focused analysis of editorials from leading newspapers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearning Through Maps – India \u0026amp; World\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esection for map-based current affairs revision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Supplement: Solutions for UPSC CSE Mains 2026 – GS Papers I, II, III \u0026amp; IV\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to support integrated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPSC Prelims + Mains Current Affairs preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this Magazine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrishti IAS presents the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctober 2026 edition of Drishti Current Affairs Today\u003c\/strong\u003e, an exam-oriented current affairs magazine designed for aspirants preparing for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPSC Civil Services Examination and other competitive examinations\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition brings together major developments relevant to Civil Services preparation and organises them into clearly defined subject areas. 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Nation \u0026amp; States\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefence Self-Reliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmerging Terror Threats from Social Media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKerala\/Keralam-related legislative development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRenewable Energy Projects Near International Borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArunachal Pradesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaxalism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCauvery Water Dispute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommonwealth Games 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKargil Vijay Diwas 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Economic Scenario\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndia’s Merchandise Exports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics Component Manufacturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakhana Sector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSovereign Green Bonds \u0026amp; Greenium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCritical Minerals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndia’s Solar Growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndian Rupee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum Support Price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTourism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlatform Economy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFDI in Inventory-Based E-Commerce for Exports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban Cooperative Banks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeographical Indications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. International Relations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndia-Japan Maritime Security Pact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndia’s Trade Agreements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakkah Joint Defence Agreement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndia-China Climate Resilience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndia’s Strategic Balancing between the US \u0026amp; China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS-Saudi Arabia Nuclear Deal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresident’s State Visit to Romania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRome Declaration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBay of Bengal and India’s strategic interests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Environment \u0026amp; Ecology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorld Elephant Day 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZanskar Glaciers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForest Rights Act-related issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorld Lion Day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWetland Conservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClouded Leopard Conservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKen-Betwa River Linking Project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironmental Clearances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloudbursts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWestern Ghats Eco-Sensitive Area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHimalayan Infrastructure Vulnerability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Management for Sustainable Agriculture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e6. Science \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerative AI in Synthetic Biology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndia’s Space Ecosystem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotating Detonation Engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Solar Eclipse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2026 Dirac Medal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNASA-ISRO Moon Base-related development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLab-Grown Diamonds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorld Hepatitis Day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMega Data Centres \u0026amp; Sustainability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e7. History, Art \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoyal Indian Navy Mutiny of 1946\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndian Independence Act, 1947\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeeragallu discovery and historical significance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e8. Social Issues\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreamy Layer Debate for SC\/STs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol Prohibition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eState of Food Security \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndia’s Caregiving Ecosystem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFacts for Prelims\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFacts for Prelims\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esection supports quick factual revision through categories such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReports \u0026amp; Indices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Honours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImportant Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefence \u0026amp; Security\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummits \u0026amp; Conferences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaces in News\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortals \u0026amp; Apps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies in News\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiscellaneous Current Affairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis section is especially useful for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPSC Prelims current affairs revision and objective-question preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDCAT Practice Questions for Prelims\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe magazine includes\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecurrent affairs-based objective practice questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edesigned around important developments covered in the issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe questions follow a statement-based UPSC-style format and are intended to help aspirants practise:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConceptual application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElimination 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