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UPSC daily PIB summary — 20 October 2026

India advanced its clean energy transition and defense ties through key power-grid and joint military initiatives.

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1 international_relations India Saudi Arabia Electrical Interconnection… India and Saudi Arabia held bilateral talks to advance the proposed cross-border electrical grid interconnection and technical cooperation. GS2 GS3

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2 economy Pumped Storage Hydropower PSP in India The Central Electricity Authority outlined long-term energy storage targets projecting 26.69 GW of Pumped Storage Projects by 2031–32. GS3

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3 security Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 The 5th edition of the India-Australia joint military exercise AUSTRAHIND commenced at the Foreign Training Node in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. GS3

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