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Current Affairs 13 June 2026

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  • NTA announces longer NEET-UG 2026 duration and more rough-work pages
  • Pakistan Navy inducts first Hangor-class submarine with AIP capability

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Polity & Governance

NTA announces longer NEET-UG 2026 duration and more rough-work pages

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced key changes to the NEET-UG 2026 examination pattern, including an extension of the test duration and additional rough-work space for candidates. The exam window has been increased from 180 minutes to **195 minutes**, running from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM. Candidates will now receive **four pages** for rough work, with two pages placed at the beginning of the question booklet to improve accessibility and convenience during the exam. These modifications were introduced after feedback from students and stakeholders regarding time pressure and inadequate rough-work space, especially for physics and numerical questions. NTA has framed the changes as part of its effort to make the test environment more candidate-friendly and to reduce stress levels. The agency also indicated that further procedural instructions and detailed information will be included in the NEET-UG 2026 information bulletin in due course. Coaching institutes and students have broadly welcomed the move, terming it a small but meaningful step towards exam rationalisation.

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NEET-UG 2026 will be conducted for what duration as per the latest NTA update?

Defence

Pakistan Navy inducts first Hangor-class submarine with AIP capability

Pakistan’s Navy has inducted its first **Hangor-class submarine**, a Chinese-derived platform equipped with Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology. The new submarine reportedly enhances Pakistan’s underwater endurance and stealth, allowing it to remain submerged for longer periods without surfacing. This induction is part of a broader Pakistan–China defence cooperation programme, which includes multiple submarines to be delivered over several years. The development has strategic implications for the Indian Ocean region, especially in the context of India–Pakistan maritime dynamics and China’s expanding naval footprint. Defence analysts in India are likely to study the platform’s capabilities, range, and potential impact on regional deterrence equations. The submarine’s name echoes the earlier Hangor submarine that played a notable role in the 1971 war, adding symbolic value.

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The newly inducted Hangor-class submarine of the Pakistan Navy is notable for incorporating which technology?

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