Part D Current Affairs Part 2 of the 15 Likely Questions

Continue the 15-question prediction series, based on major strategic, defence, technology and economic developments from 17 August to 6 September 2026.

This lesson is built around the type of questions that Part D setters frequently prefer: recent event + factual understanding + strategic significance + implications for India.

Each question includes a memory-friendly, exam-ready answer and mnemonic, making the lesson particularly useful for rapid revision.

Topics Covered

• US–Iran confrontation and Strait of Hormuz
• EOS-05 and geosynchronous Earth observation
• Javelin ATGM acquisition and co-production
• Transfer of DRDO missile technologies to private industry
• KSSL–Thales 70-mm rocket partnership
• 9th National Security Strategies Conference 2026
• AI in internal-security architecture
• Loitering munitions
• INS Mangrol and ASW Shallow Water Craft
• Rotating Detonation Engine and India’s 5-kN demonstration
• Foreign-exchange reserves and short-term capital inflows

The defence-technology coverage is particularly strong: Javelin is analysed for both operational utility and indigenisation, while DRDO technology transfer and international co-production are examined through the lens of Atmanirbharta, private-sector participation, technology absorption and defence exports.

Why This Lesson Is Useful

• Covers the latest defence and strategic-technology developments
• Mixes geopolitics, military technology, maritime security, space and economics
• Each answer includes benefits, risks, assessment and implications
• Mnemonics make the material easier to remember
• Suitable for last 3–4 weeks of exam preparation