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Friends of MY Bharat Launched at the BRICS Youth Summit

Why in news? The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports launched Friends of Mera Yuva Bharat, or MY Bharat. The launch occurred during the 2026 BRICS Yo...

August 20, 2026 • 5 min read

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National Sports Awards 2025 Name 17 Arjuna Award Winners

Why in news?The Union sports ministry announced the National Sports Awards 2025 on 18 August 2026. Who received recognition? Seventeen sportspersons w...

August 19, 2026 • 3 min read

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Central African Republic Gold Mine Collapse Kills 30 Miners

Why in news?An artisanal gold mine collapsed in western Central African Republic on 18 August. At least 30 miners died, while others remained trapped....

August 19, 2026 • 3 min read

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National Anubhav Awards 2026 Honour Fifteen Officials

Why in news?Fifteen people received National Anubhav Awards 2026 honours at a ceremony in New Delhi. The 2026 recognition Minister of State Jitendra S...

August 18, 2026 • 2 min read

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Shompen Protection Returns to the Great Nicobar Debate

Why in news?The Great Nicobar Tribal Council challenged reported remarks about changing the Shompen way of life. The dispute concerns consent, protect...

August 14, 2026 • 3 min read

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National Dialysis Programme Expands across All States

Why in news?The Union government released a new coverage update for the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme. States reported services across al...

August 12, 2026 • 2 min read

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NAVYA Scheme Widens Vocational Training for Adolescent Girls

Why in news?The government reported new results for Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational Training for Young Adolescent Girls (NAVYA). By 30 June 2...

August 12, 2026 • 2 min read

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Dirac Medal 2026: Deepak Dhar Among Four Recipients

Why in news?The International Centre for Theoretical Physics announced four recipients of its 2026 Dirac Medal. Indian physicist Deepak Dhar was among...

August 11, 2026 • 3 min read

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Thoti Community: Safeguarding People and Living Heritage

Why in news? Recent field studies highlighted weakening intergenerational transmission within Telangana’s Thoti community. Researchers focused on tr...

August 10, 2026 • 3 min read

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Nyishi Community: Arunachal Clan Honoured in New Species

Why in news? The Nyishi community featured in a new botanical discovery from Arunachal Pradesh; researchers named Begonia neelamorum after its Neelam ...

August 9, 2026 • 3 min read

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National Gopal Ratna Awards 2026: Nominations Open 10 August

Why in news? The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying announced the 2026 National Gopal Ratna Awards on 7 August. Nominations open on 10 August...

August 8, 2026 • 4 min read

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Indigenous Peoples Day 2026: Honouring Indigenous Midwives

Why in news? The United Nations observes the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on 9 August; it is an annual observance. The 2026 t...

August 8, 2026 • 5 min read