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Indigenous Peoples Day 2026: Honouring Indigenous Midwives
Why in news? The United Nations observes the International Day of the Worldβs 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 Worldβs Indigenous Peoples on 9 August; it is an annual observance. The 2026 t...
Why in news? Five captive-bred slender-billed vultures entered the wild in Assam on 7 August 2026. Five white-rumped vultures were released with them;...
Why in news? India delivered the first of three beam catchers to Germany; the Government announced its arrival on 7 August 2026. The equipment reached...
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...
Why in news? Parts of Assamβs Golaghat district flooded on 7 August 2026; the Dhansiri and Doyang river systems had swollen. The Dhansiri was report...
Why in news? The Sri Lanka Navy rescued 11 fishermen on 6 August 2026; their Indian trawler had grounded on a reef. The incident occurred south of Del...
Why in news? The Andhra Pradesh High Court reportedly advanced a hearing concerning Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary. The case involves land and propos...
Why in news? President Droupadi Murmu offered prayers at Dhabaleswar Temple near Berhampur on 5 August 2026. The visit concluded her three-day tour of...
Why in news? A Rajya Sabha reply brought the Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science into the 7 August cycle. However, the linked release is from 2...
Why in news? Forest personnel recorded a Himalayan serow during a routine patrol on 2 August 2026. The sighting occurred in Dalhousieβs catchment fo...
Why in news? Tamil Naduβs Water Resources Minister inspected areas along the Adyar River. He reviewed cleaning work and civic needs in riverbank set...
Why in news? A systematic review and meta-analysis appeared online on 4 August 2026. Occupational and Environmental Medicine published the study; it f...
