UPSC Prelims One-Liners

1. India–Canada CEPA negotiations officially launched.
2. India targets USD 50 billion trade with Canada by 2030.
3. EPF interest rate retained at 8.25% for FY26.
4. Defence contracts worth ₹5,083 crore signed.
5. HAL will supply 6 ALH Mk-III helicopters to the Indian Coast Guard.
6. IRDAI proposes Ind AS implementation from 1 April 2026.
7. Gitchak nakan is the first aquifer-dwelling fish discovered from North-East India.
8. Silent Valley National Park is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
9. World Wildlife Day is observed on 3 March.
10. National Security Council was established in 1998.