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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...
The day’s current affairs covered in full — the terms, names and facts UPSC actually asks about, in six languages.
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...
Why in news? Bengaluru space start-up Astrobase reportedly unveiled integrated Everest engine hardware on 7 August 2026. The design uses liquid oxygen...
Why in news? Australia announced an AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile acquisition on 6 August 2026. The weapon is made in the United States; it ...
Why in news? A peer-reviewed paper published online on 5 August 2026 described Begonia neelamorum as new to science. Researchers found it beside the K...
Why in news? A labour dispute at Pakal Dul Hydroelectric Project ended through conciliation; the Regional Labour Commissioner (Central), Jammu, led th...
Why in news? India successfully test-fired the Agni-4 ballistic missile on 6 August 2026. The launch took place at Chandipur’s Integrated Test Range...
Why in news? On 6 August 2026, the Union Cabinet approved GOBARdhan as the National Circular Bioenergy Scheme. GOBARdhan means Galvanizing Organic Bio...
Why in news? The Department of School Education and Literacy opened the 2026–27 scholarship window. Both fresh and renewal applications use the Nati...
Why in news? Tamil Nadu’s revised 2026–27 budget promised to pursue a higher water level at Mullaperiyar Dam. It linked this goal to farm support ...
Why in news? A systematic review and meta-analysis appeared online on 4 August 2026. Occupational and Environmental Medicine published the study; it f...
Why in news? Tamil Nadu’s Water Resources Minister inspected areas along the Adyar River. He reviewed cleaning work and civic needs in riverbank set...
Why in news? Forest personnel recorded a Himalayan serow during a routine patrol on 2 August 2026. The sighting occurred in Dalhousie’s catchment fo...
