What is the Shaksgam Valley dispute?

The Shaksgam Valley is a territory north of the Karakoram range ceded by Pakistan to China in 1963. India rejects this agreement as it considers the region part of its sovereign territory of Ladakh.

What is DRDO's Scramjet engine technology?

A Scramjet (Supersonic Combustion Ramjet) allows engines to operate at hypersonic speeds (Mach 5+). DRDO recently tested an actively cooled combustor to prevent overheating during such high-speed flights.

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UPSC Current Affairs Digest 14 Jan 2026 : India’s ‘Planet Sutra’, BRICS 2026, and Global Geopolitics

ByDev Upadhyay 14 January 202614 January 2026

In today’s rapidly evolving global landscape, the intersection of technology, environment, and geopolitics defines the UPSC syllabus. From India’s pioneering ‘Planet Sutra’ framework for sustainable AI to the strategic preparations for BRICS 2026, today’s digest covers critical developments. We also deep-dive into the economic paradox of ‘Jobless Growth’ and the security challenges of ‘Grey Zone Warfare’