Daily filter — 9 May 2026

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

🚀 Defence & Security · UPSC track

Advanced Agni missile with MIRV successfully flight-tested

India successfully tested an Advanced Agni missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology.

Flight-trial conducted from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha on May 08, 2026.
Missile carried multiple payloads for spatially distributed targets.
Tracked by multiple ground and ship-based stations.
Developed by DRDO laboratories with industry support.

💡 Remember: Agni + MIRV means multiple targets from one missile for defence preparedness.

Source: Ministry of Defence · PIB PRID 2259380

🚀 Defence & Security · UPSC track

DRDO successfully tested an Actively Cooled Full Scale Scramjet Combustor for over 1,200 seconds.

💡 Remember: DRDO Hyderabad tested Scramjet Combustor for 1200+ seconds in May 2026.

Source: Ministry of Defence · PIB PRID 2259482

🌱 Schemes & Welfare · UPSC track

The National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) enhances climate resilience in Indian agriculture through integrated interventions.

Since 2014-15, Rainfed Area Development (RAD) has covered 8.50 lakh hectares, benefiting 14.35 lakh farmers.
The Per Drop More Crop (PDMC) scheme has covered 109 lakh hectares since 2015-16, with ₹26,325 crore central assistance.
Under Soil Health Management, 25.79 crore Soil Health Cards have been generated since 2015.
Between 2014 and 2025, 2,996 climate-resilient crop varieties were released.

💡 For the exam: NMSA, a sub-mission under PMRKVY, uses RAD, PDMC, and SHM for climate-resilient farming, including SHCs.

Source: PIB Backgrounder · PIB PRID 2259279

🛡️ Schemes & Welfare · UPSC track

PM Modi highlighted the 11-year completion of key social security schemes, emphasizing their impact on financial inclusion.

The PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and PM Suraksha Bima Yojana have strengthened social security.
The Atal Pension Yojana enables secure life in old age, with growing participation from women.
These schemes were launched by the NDA Government 11 years ago to ensure financial security.

💡 Remember: PMJJBY, PMSBY, and APY completed 11 years, enhancing social security and financial inclusion.

Source: Prime Minister's Office · PIB PRID 2259411

💳 Schemes & Welfare · UPSC track

Three flagship social security schemes – PMJJBY, PMSBY, and APY – launched on May 9, 2015, complete 11 years.

The schemes PMJJBY, PMSBY, and APY were launched on May 9, 2015.
PMJJBY provides life insurance cover for ages 18 to 50 at ₹436 per annum.
PMSBY offers accidental death/disability cover for ages 18 to 70 at ₹20 per annum.
As of April 29, 2026, PMJJBY had over 27.43 crore enrolments.
As of April 29, 2026, PMSBY had over 58.09 crore enrolments.
As of April 30, 2026, APY had over 9.04 crore enrolments.

💡 For the exam: Remember the 3 Jan Suraksha schemes (PMJJBY, PMSBY, APY) launched on May 9, 2015, offering insurance and pension benefits.

Source: Ministry of Finance · PIB PRID 2259251

🛣️ Schemes & Welfare · UPSC track

The national launch of PMGSY-IV and PM-JANMAN initiatives celebrated 25 years of rural road development.

PMGSY-IV and PM-JANMAN were nationally launched on May 10 in Bhairunda, Madhya Pradesh.
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced a ₹18,907 crore allocation for PMGSY for 2026-27.
Madhya Pradesh will receive ₹830 crore and approval for 2,117 km of roads under PMGSY-IV.
Over 384 km of road projects were approved under PM-JANMAN, benefiting 168 backward habitations.

💡 Remember: PMGSY-IV and PM-JANMAN launched on May 10, with ₹18,907 crore allocated for rural roads.

Source: Ministry of Rural Development · PIB PRID 2259358