Wednesday, 27 May 2026 Current Affairs, GK Notes & MCQ Quiz
Current affairs covering PM-WANI, Memflation, Quad minerals, IACS, and more.
Topics in this edition
- How safe is India’s critical national infrastructure? (own page)
- Four-Dimensional Grid’ Border Security Model (own page)
- The Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar Committee (own page)
- CLEAR Technology (own page)
- The Quad Critical Minerals Initiative Framework (own page)
- PM-WANI (Prime Minister’s Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) (own page)
- Memflation (own page)
- The Gulmarg Gondola (own page)
Current affairs
How safe is India’s critical national infrastructure?
India's critical national infrastructure faces rising cyber threats due to increased digitization.
Quick highlights
- Cyberattacks on critical sectors surged by over 140%.
- 60% of PSUs rely on basic security audits.
- One-third of industrial IoT systems are vulnerable.
- Daily cyber probes threaten banking systems.
Context
Rapid digitization has expanded vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.
Key Facts
Critical infrastructure includes energy, transport, and banking sectors.
Significance
Protecting CNI is vital for national security and public safety.
Challenges / Way Forward
Need for advanced security measures and compliance systems.
Exam Angle
Relevant for GS Paper 2 on internal security.
Remember this
- CNI refers to essential assets and services.
- NCIIPC established for CNI protection.
- CERT-In is the national incident response agency.
- Cybersecurity drills are mandated.
Four-Dimensional Grid’ Border Security Model
A new integrated border security framework proposed to enhance India's border security.
Quick highlights
- Combines BSF, Army, and local administration.
- Focus on anti-infiltration and anti-smuggling.
- Integrates technology and cyber surveillance.
- Links with local community development.
Context
Proposed during a visit to the Sanchu Border Outpost.
Key Facts
A multi-layered defense mechanism for border security.
Significance
Enhances coordination for faster threat detection.
Challenges / Way Forward
Requires community participation and infrastructure development.
Exam Angle
Relevant for GS Paper 2 on border management.
Remember this
- Focus on infiltration and smuggling.
- Integrates civil-military-community cooperation.
- Links with Vibrant Villages Programme.
- Utilizes cyber surveillance technology.
The Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar Committee
A high-level committee formed to address challenges from unnatural demographic changes in India.
Quick highlights
- Chairperson: Justice Prakash Naolekar.
- Focus on empirical assessment of demographic changes.
- Legally empowered to collect field data.
- Time-bound action plan for recommendations.
Context
Announced by the Union Home Minister.
Key Facts
Investigates illegal immigration and population shifts.
Significance
Aims to protect national security and tribal identity.
Challenges / Way Forward
Requires comprehensive data collection and analysis.
Exam Angle
Relevant for GS Paper 2 on governance.
Remember this
- Focus on illegal immigration.
- Empowers local communities.
- Analyzes demographic patterns.
- Time-bound delivery of recommendations.
CLEAR Technology
A novel protein imaging platform developed in India for advanced biological research.
Quick highlights
- Developed by JNCASR.
- Overcomes limits of conventional imaging.
- High-resolution protein maps for disease research.
- Live-cell compatibility enhances research capabilities.
Context
Developed to improve protein imaging in biological samples.
Key Facts
Uses a cyclic erase and rewrite process for imaging.
Significance
Aids in understanding complex cellular behaviors.
Challenges / Way Forward
Requires further validation in clinical settings.
Exam Angle
Relevant for GS Paper 3 on science and technology.
Remember this
- Allows visualization of multiple proteins.
- Developed by JNCASR.
- High spatial resolution achieved.
- Compatible with live cells.
The Quad Critical Minerals Initiative Framework
A multilateral initiative to secure critical mineral supply chains among Quad nations.
Quick highlights
- Involves India, US, Japan, and Australia.
- Targets vulnerabilities in mineral supply chains.
- Plans to mobilize $20 billion for projects.
- Promotes e-waste recycling for rare earth elements.
Context
Unveiled during the 11th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.
Key Facts
Aims to diversify global mineral supply routes.
Significance
Strengthens economic cooperation among Quad nations.
Challenges / Way Forward
Requires regulatory harmonization among member countries.
Exam Angle
Relevant for GS Paper 2 on international relations.
Remember this
- Quad nations include India, US, Japan, Australia.
- Focus on critical minerals and rare earth elements.
- Mobilizes $20 billion for supply chains.
- Promotes e-waste recycling.
PM-WANI (Prime Minister’s Wi-Fi Access Network Interface)
A framework to enhance broadband internet access across India through public Wi-Fi.
Quick highlights
- Approved on December 9, 2020.
- Encourages local establishments to provide Wi-Fi.
- Zero licensing and fee structure for PDOs.
- Recent upgrades include QR code login.
Context
Introduced by the Department of Telecommunications.
Key Facts
Aims to proliferate broadband through public Wi-Fi networks.
Significance
Enhances digital connectivity across urban and rural areas.
Challenges / Way Forward
Requires widespread adoption and infrastructure support.
Exam Angle
Relevant for GS Paper 2 on government schemes.
Remember this
- Promotes public Wi-Fi access.
- No licensing required for PDOs.
- QR code login simplifies access.
- Supports local businesses.
Memflation
A term describing rapid price inflation in the semiconductor market driven by AI demand.
Quick highlights
- Global semiconductor revenues projected to exceed