Location: Kabaw Valley is a highland valley located in western Sagaing Region of Myanmar, along the India–Myanmar border. It lies between the Yomadong (Yoma) Range to the west and the Chindwin River to the east. Neighbouring Indian State: The valley borders Manipur and is close to the Moreh–Tamu international border crossing. River System: The valley…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 6 August 2026
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 6 August 2026 brings together the news items of the day that map to the Prelims syllabus — polity, economy, environment, science and technology, and international relations. Each item is written as a factual pointer you can revise quickly, with the static-syllabus link made explicit so the reading feeds directly into your Prelims notes.
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Clouded Leopard
Scientific Name: Neofelis nebulosa IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable, as the species faces threats from habitat loss, poaching and fragmentation of forests. CITES: Appendix I, providing the highest level of international protection against commercial trade. Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule I, ensuring the highest legal protection in India. Distribution: Found in South and Southeast Asia,…
Asiatic Lion
Scientific Name: Panthera leo persica IUCN Red List Status: Endangered, indicating that the species faces a very high risk of extinction in the wild if conservation efforts are not sustained. CITES: Appendix I, which provides the highest degree of international protection by prohibiting commercial international trade in the species. Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule I,…
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