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UPSC daily PIB summary — 18 October 2026

India and the United Kingdom concluded the bilateral naval Exercise Konkan-26 off Plymouth, while the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment showcased artisan schemes at the Shilp Samagam Mela.

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1 security Exercise Konkan-26 India UK Naval Exercise The bilateral maritime exercise Konkan-26 between the Indian Navy and the UK Royal Navy concluded off Plymouth, United Kingdom. GS3

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2 schemes Shilp Samagam Mela NSFDC NBCFDC NSKFDC The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment hosted the Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 in Mysuru, Karnataka, to provide direct market linkage to marginal artisans. GS2 GS3

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3 science_technology All India Institute of Ayurveda Kaumarbhritya… The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) signed an MoU with Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV) to standardise Swarnaprashan and establish a Centre of Excellence in Kaumarbhritya. GS2 GS3

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