Location: Located in Sonitpur district, Assam, along the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. Established: Declared a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1998. Geography: Forms part of the foothill ecosystem adjoining Arunachal Pradesh. River: The Dijoo River flows through the sanctuary. Vegetation: Dominated by semi-evergreen forests, moist deciduous forests and grasslands. Fauna: Known for Asian elephant, Indian one-horned…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 10 August 2026
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 10 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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President’s Colour
Meaning: The President’s Colour is the highest honour that can be awarded to an Indian military, paramilitary or police organisation for exceptional service to the nation. Also known as: President’s Standard/Colour in the context of the armed forces. Symbol: It is a ceremonial flag bearing the Emblem of India and is presented by the President…
Habeas Corpus
Meaning: Habeas Corpus literally means “to have the body of.” Purpose: It is a writ against unlawful detention and seeks the release of a person who has been illegally detained. Constitutional Basis: Article 32 → Supreme Court Article 226 → High Courts Issued by: Both the Supreme Court and High Courts can issue Habeas Corpus.…
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