Location: The Adyar River is an important river of Tamil Nadu, flowing through the Chennai region. Origin: It originates from the Chembarambakkam Lake. Course: The river flows through parts of Chennai and its surrounding areas before draining into the Bay of Bengal. Estuary: The Adyar forms an estuarine ecosystem near its mouth before entering the…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 8 August 2026
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 8 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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Data Protection Law
Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act): Provides a legal framework for processing digital personal data in India. Objective: Balances individuals' right to protect personal data with the lawful processing of such data. Data Principal: The individual to whom the personal data relates. Data Fiduciary: The person/entity that determines the purpose and means of…
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