Why in News? Delimitation remains a major issue in discussions on representation, federalism and the proposed post-2026 delimitation exercise based on the first Census conducted after 2026. Prelims Pointers Delimitation is the process of redrawing the boundaries of territorial constituencies for the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies based on changes in population. Objective: To…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 7 August 2026
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 7 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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Ramsar Sites
Why in News? The Supreme Court has clarified that its direction requiring prior approval for mining within a 10-km radius of the Asan Wetland Conservation Reserve would apply to wetland conservation reserves across the country. Prelims Pointers Ramsar Sites are wetlands designated under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (1971). India became a Contracting Party to…
GOBARdhan Scheme
Why in News? The GOBARdhan Scheme continues to be promoted as a key initiative for waste-to-wealth, circular economy and clean energy generation in rural India. Prelims Pointers Full Form: Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan (GOBARdhan). Launched: 2018. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Jal Shakti (Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation). Announced under: Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen).…
National Handloom Day
Observed on: 7 August every year. First celebrated: 7 August 2015. Purpose: To honour India's handloom weavers, recognise their contribution to the economy, preserve India's rich handloom heritage, and promote the handloom sector. Why 7 August? It commemorates the Swadeshi Movement, which was launched on 7 August 1905 at the Calcutta Town Hall against the…
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