Why it is in the news
On 1 October 2026, the University of Hyderabad (UoH) held its 26th convocation, awarding 1,721 degrees (including about 300 PhDs) and 178 medals. Former DRDO chairman Dr Samir V. Kamat was the chief guest.
The exam angle
Syllabus: Group 1 Prelims: 3. General Science; India’s Achievements in Science and Technology. Mains Paper-V, I-1: “Current Science & Technology developments in India”. Groups 2–4: Telangana institutions and S&T.