Territorial Army Launches Terrier Cyber Quest 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 23 August 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Territorial Army, in collaboration with CyberPeace, launched Terrier Cyber Quest 2026 (TCQ 3.0), the third edition of the national-level hackathon.
The hackathon aims to develop innovative solutions in Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, threat mitigation and digital awareness for national security.
TCQ 3.0 comprises three competition tracks: Bug Hunting, AI Kavach, and Creators Challenge.
Registrations for the competition are open until 31 August 2026, with the online shortlisting phase scheduled from 1 to 10 September 2026.
The Grand Finale will be held in New Delhi from 6 to 8 October 2026, followed by the award ceremony on 9 October 2026.