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UPSC Current Affairs Quiz – 9 July 2026 | Daily Prelims Quiz

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 8 JULY 2026

The current affairs article highlights key developments in India’s governance, diplomacy, education, science, and environment. India and Indonesia strengthened their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through agreements on defence, trade, maritime security, digital connectivity, critical minerals, and cultural cooperation. The UDISE+ Report 2025–26 showed improved school enrolment, reduced dropout rates, better infrastructure, and enhanced digital access, while …

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The BrahMos Missile

Source: IESubject: Security Context: Expanding India's defense export footprint, Indonesia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BrahMos Aerospace for a phased procurement of two coastal missile batteries estimated at $200 million. The BrahMos Missile About The BrahMos Missile: What It Is? BrahMos is a medium-range, universal supersonic cruise missile that operates on a …

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The BrahMos Missile

Source: NDTVSubject: Security Context: Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Indian Defence Secretary confirmed that India has signed a strategic ₹5,800-crore deal to export BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Vietnam. He added that a similar export agreement with Indonesia is in its final stages of completion. The BrahMos Missile About The BrahMos Missile: What …

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India–Vietnam Strategic Partnership

Subject: CME Context: India and Vietnam elevated their bilateral ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Vietnamese President Tô Lâm’s visit to India in May 2026. India–Vietnam Strategic Partnership About India–Vietnam Strategic Partnership: What it is? The India–Vietnam Strategic Partnership is a rapidly expanding bilateral relationship based on shared concerns over Indo-Pacific stability, maritime …

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BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile

Source:  IE Context: During Operation Sindoor, India reportedly deployed the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile in combat for the first time against Pakistani military installations. About BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile: What is BrahMos Missile? BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India and Russia. It is a precision strike weapon capable of being launched …

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INS Tamal

Source:  TOI Context: India is set to receive INS Tamal, its second advanced stealth frigate built by Russia under the Krivak-III class deal. About INS Tamal: What is INS Tamal? INS Tamal is a 3,900-tonne advanced stealth frigate built in Russia as part of India’s Krivak-III class deal signed in 2016. It is the sister …

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Tavasya

Source:  PIB Context: The second frigate of Project 1135.6, ‘Tavasya,’ built by Goa Shipyard Limited, was launched on March 22, 2025. The launch highlights India’s commitment to Aatmanirbharta and advances in indigenous defence production. About Tavasya: What it is: A Krivak-class stealth frigate designed for multi-dimensional naval combat. Project under: Built under Project 1135.6 Additional …

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INS Imphal

Source:  ANI Context: INS Imphal has arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, to participate in the 57th Mauritius National Day celebrations on March 12, 2025. The visit underscores India’s commitment to maritime security and regional cooperation, aligning with the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and SAGAR vision. About INS Imphal What is INS Imphal? INS Imphal is a Visakhapatnam-class …

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Insights into Editorial: Aligning a missile deal with destination Manila

    Context: India and the Philippines signed the “Implementing Arrangement” for “procurement of defense material and equipment procurement”. This agreement lays the groundwork for sales of defence systems such as the highly anticipated export of the BrahMos cruise missile, through the government-to-government route. Philippine Department of National Defense publicly acknowledges, the archipelagic country’s intention …

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