Daily filter — 1 November 2026

2 exam-worthy stories from the day's PIB releases · interactive view

✈️ Science & Tech · UPSC track

Digi Yatra Starts International Trials at Seven Airports

Digi Yatra has commenced trials for international passengers at seven Indian airports, collecting feedback for a wider rollout in 2027.

Trials for international passengers began in November 2026, running until December 2026.
Eligible Indian nationals with e-passports can use it on select Air India and IndiGo flights.
Trials are at Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Cochin, Mumbai, Chennai, and Amritsar airports.
Users create a Verifiable Credential (VC) via the Digi Yatra app, scanning their e-passport.
The platform has over 26.5 million users and 110 million journeys across 39 domestic airports.

💡 For the exam: Digi Yatra international trials started in Nov 2026 at seven airports for e-passport holders, aiming for 2027 expansion.

Source: Ministry of Civil Aviation · PIB PRID 2331200

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🛰️ Science & Tech · UPSC track

ISRO's GSLV-F18 Launches NVS-03 Satellite to Enhance NavIC

ISRO successfully launched the NVS-03 navigation satellite via GSLV-F18, strengthening India's indigenous navigation capabilities.

The GSLV-F18/NVS-03 mission launched on 30 October 2026.
It was the 20th flight of India's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).
NVS-03 is the third satellite in India's next-generation NavIC series.
It carries an indigenously developed atomic clock.
NVS-03 provides L1, L5, and S frequency bands for navigation.
NavIC covers India's landmass and 1,500 km beyond.
GSLV-F18 stands 50 metres tall with a 420-tonne lift-off mass.

💡 For the exam: Remember GSLV-F18 launched NVS-03 (third next-gen NavIC satellite with indigenous clock) on its 20th flight, expanding India's navigation reach.

Source: PIB Backgrounder · PIB PRID 2331077

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