Part D Current Affairs Part 1 of the Likely 5 of the 15 Questions

Prepare for the October 2026 Part D Current Affairs paper with 5 high-probability analytical questions based on major events from 17 August to 6 September 2026.

This Part 1 lesson is designed for fast, exam-focused revision. Each question is followed by a structured answer, assessment, implications and a memory-friendly mnemonic to help retain the key points under examination pressure.

The lesson covers major developments in Eurasian diplomacy, Central Asia, India–China relations, Russia–Ukraine diplomacy and India’s defence diplomacy framework.

Topics Covered

• 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit, Bishkek
• India–Uzbekistan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
• India–China stabilisation and LAC de-escalation
• India’s diplomatic role in the Russia–Ukraine conflict
• RAKSHA Defence Diplomacy Framework
• Central Asia connectivity
• Chabahar and INSTC
• Strategic autonomy
• Counter-terrorism
• Defence diplomacy and exports