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How to fill the UPSC Application Form, 2026: Step-by-Step

Blog 09-Feb-2026

The UPSC CSE 2026 Notification, released on 4 February 2026, formally begins the Civil Services Examination with approximately 933 vacancies and an application window open until 24 February 2026 (6:00 PM).

Agni-3 Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile

Current Affairs 09-Feb-2026

India successfully test-fired the Agni-3 Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. The test validated the missile's operational capability and reliability.

Expiration of the New START Treaty

Current Affairs 09-Feb-2026

The formal expiration of the New START Treaty on February 5, 2026, marks a significant turning point in the history of global security. The end of the legal obligations that had limited nuclear weapons between the United States and Russia for the past five decades has raised the threat of a new nuclear race.

Strengthening Coastal Defence: INS Arnala and India’s Shift to Indigenous Naval Capability

Current Affairs 09-Feb-2026

INS Arnala, the Indian Navy’s first indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), has been commissioned, marking a significant milestone in India’s transition from a “Buyer’s Navy” to a “Builder’s Navy”.

Strengthening Minds, Securing Futures: India’s Evolving Mental Health Strategy

Current Affairs 09-Feb-2026

The Economic Survey recently highlighted a sharp rise in digital addiction and screen-related mental health problems, especially among children and adolescents. Responding to these concerns, the Union Budget presented on February 1 announced major steps to strengthen India’s mental health infrastructure, including the establishment of a second National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in north India and upgrades to premier institutions in Ranchi and Tezpur.

Infertility in India, Definition, Trends and Statistics

Current Affairs 09-Feb-2026

Infertility is emerging as a serious public health challenge in India by 2026. Experts are now emphasizing that mental health is not only a consequence of infertility but also a physiological driver of reproductive failure across all genders.

Sodium-Ion Battery Technology, Working Mechanism Features and Benefits

Current Affairs 09-Feb-2026

India is reconsidering its battery policy amid concerns about its high dependence on critical minerals associated with lithium-ion batteries, an import-dependent supply chain, and supply security concerns. In this scenario, sodium-ion battery technology is emerging as a viable alternative solution for EVMs.