Monthly compilation
45 facts across 9 syllabus headings, newest first. Each one is the same fact that ran in the daily capsule, with its source.
Monthly test
25 questions on October 2026
Drawn from 77 written this month; a fresh selection each attempt.
Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri arrived in Vladivostok to join a bilateral naval exercise with Russia, INDRA-2026, from 13 to 18 October 2026. The exercise strengthens maritime cooperation under India’s MAHASAGAR vision and follows up on the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit in December 2025. It includes harbour and at-sea operations to enhance naval interoperability and mutual understanding.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh addressed the second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Jodhpur, involving air forces from seven FFCs and 32 observer nations. He stressed self-reliance, technological innovation, and trust-based defence partnerships in modern warfare, citing AI, drones, and cyber domains as key future challenges. The exercise underscores India's growing role in multinational defence cooperation and technological integration.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh presented 15 SIDM Champion Awards recognizing excellence in indigenous defence manufacturing, innovation, and exports. India's defence exports reached a record ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, up 60% year-on-year. The event emphasized sovereign capabilities, technological self-reliance, and private sector involvement in defence production.
The Indian Navy will commission the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, Mangrol, built indigenously at Cochin Shipyard Limited in 2026. The ship, named after a Gujarat coastal town, has over 80% indigenous content and supports Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat goals. It is designed for coastal anti-submarine operations and enhances naval self-reliance.
