Daily Current Affairs — 10 January 2026
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
DRDO Achieved a Key Milestone in the Development of Hypersonic Missiles
Context Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a key milestone in the development of hypersonic missiles. About DRDO has successfully conducted an extensive long-duration ground test of its Actively Cooled Scramjet Full Scale Combustor at the state-of-the-art Scramjet Connect Pipe Test (SCPT) facility. The trial achieved a run time of over 12 minutes, marking a path-breaking milestone in the development of hypersonic missile technology.
World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026
Context The United Nations’ World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2026 has projected India’s GDP growth to 6.6 percent in 2026 from 7.4 percent in 2025, largely due to tariffs imposed by the US on India’s exports. Key highlights of the report Global Growth Outlook: World output is projected to slow to 2.7% in 2026 before edging up to 2.9% in 2027. While domestic demand and policy easing are supporting activity in the United States and parts of Asia, growth remains weak in Europe, and hig
District-Led Textiles Transformation (DLTT)" Plan
Context The Ministry of Textiles has unveiled the District-Led Textiles Transformation (DLTT) initiative, a strategic initiative designed to catalyze inclusive and sustainable growth across Indias textile landscape. About The Ministry plans to transform 100 high-potential districts into Global Export Champions and develop 100 Aspirational Districts into self-sufficient hubs by adopting a district-level, sector-specific approach. The Ministry analyzed all districts using a data-driven scoring met
Digitalizing India’s Dairy Sector
In News India is increasingly using digital tools to enhance productivity, transparency, and support for farmers in Dairy Sector Digitalizing India’s Dairy Sector India is the world’s largest producer of milk, accounting for 25% of global output. It is modernizing its dairy sector through digital tools that boost productivity, transparency, and farmer welfare. The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) leads these efforts by connecting farmers, cooperatives, and stakeholders, improving operatio
India Needs Localised, Ethical AI: PM
Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi advocated that India’s AI model should promote local and indigenous content as well as regional languages. About The PM chaired a roundtable meeting with Indian AI start-ups, the roundtable was held ahead of the AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to take place in India in February. During the meeting, the Prime Minister highlighted the importance of artificial intelligence in driving societal transformation.