UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16 April 2026 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: TH Context: Indonesia, along with the United States and allied nations, has launched the annual military exercise “Super Garuda Shield 2025”, aimed at enhancing regional security amid rising Indo-Pacific tensions. About Super Garuda Shield 2025: What it is? A large-scale multinational military exercise conducted annually since 2009. Focused on combat readiness, interoperability, and regional …
Source: WION Context: China has launched its largest military drills in the Taiwan Strait, with the PLA’s Shandong aircraft carrier conducting operations east of Taiwan, escalating regional tensions. About Taiwan Strait: What is the Taiwan Strait? A narrow sea passage separating Taiwan Island from mainland China’s Fujian Province. Considered a geopolitical hotspot due to cross-strait …
