GS-II: International Relations | India’s Neighbourhood | India–Nepal–China Relations | Regional Cooperation | Disaster Diplomacy GS-III: Environment & Ecology | Glacial Hazards | GLOFs | Disaster Management | Climate Change Context Unusual Disaster: On 26 August 2026, a massive glacial slab collapse near the Nepal–China border triggered a destructive landslide and flash floods. Non-Tectonic Event:…
UPSC Mains Current Affairs for 29 August 2026
UPSC Mains Current Affairs for 29 August 2026 covers the day’s developments in the form Mains answers need — context, stakeholders, the arguments on either side, and the way forward. Each note is mapped to the General Studies paper and topic it belongs to, so the material is ready to be used in an answer rather than only read.
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City of Ponds’: Darbhanga
GS-III: Environment & Ecology | Water Resources | Wetlands | Urbanisation | Groundwater Management | Disaster Management Context Darbhanga’s Water Legacy: Darbhanga in Bihar’s Mithilanchal region was historically known as the “City of Ponds”. The district gazetteer recorded more than 350 ponds in 1969, while fewer than 100 reportedly remain today. Legal Battle: Citizens under…
Industrial Growth Slows to 6.7% in July from 8.8% in June
GS-III: Indian Economy | Industrial Growth | Manufacturing | Infrastructure | Economic Indicators | Investment Context Industrial Moderation: India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 6.7% year-on-year in July 2026, compared with the revised 8.8% growth in June. Still Robust: July growth was higher than the 5.4% recorded in July 2025. FY27 Trend: IIP growth…
Dhaka Open to Mecca Pact
GS-II: International Relations | India’s Neighbourhood | Regional Security | Foreign Policy | Strategic Autonomy Context Bangladesh’s Opening: Bangladesh has indicated that it would positively consider joining the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA) if the existing members formally invite it. Existing Members: The pact was signed on 7 August 2026 by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and…
Ravi Raaz
Hassan Khan
Shadab Ali