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UPSC daily PIB summary — 12 September 2026

Key updates from Ministry press releases include the BRICS Bharat Innovates Exposition, progress on the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal, and strategic joint ventures in ship repair.

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1 international_relations BRICS Bharat Innovates Exposition 2026 Ministry of Education and Ministry of External Affairs organised the BRICS Bharat Innovates Exposition alongside the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam. GS2 GS3

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2 culture National Maritime Heritage Complex Lothal Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways chaired the 2nd Governing Council meeting of the National Maritime Heritage Complex Society to review construction progress at Lothal. GS1 GS2

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3 economy Cochin International Ship Repair Facility JV Cochin Shipyard Limited signed a 50:50 joint venture agreement with UAE's Drydocks World to operate and expand the International Ship Repair Facility in Cochin. GS3

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