Author: Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. Source: The song was originally part of his novel Anandamath (1882). Language: Originally written in Sanskritised Bengali. First published: In Anandamath in 1882. National status: Vande Mataram is the National Song of India. National Anthem: Jana Gana Mana is the National Anthem of India. Freedom Movement: It became an important symbol…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 17 August 2026
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 17 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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Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) by 2033
Target: India aims to develop and operationalise at least 5 indigenous SMRs by 2033 under the Nuclear Energy Mission. Budget: ₹20,000 crore has been allocated for the research, design, development and deployment of SMRs. Developed by: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) under the Department of Atomic Energy. BSMR-200: 220 MWe Bharat Small Modular Reactor —…
Green India Mission (GIM)
Ministry: Implemented under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). Mission: It is one of the 8 missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). Launched: Launched in 2014. Core objective: To protect, restore and enhance India’s forest cover and ecosystem services. Focus: Increasing forest/tree cover, improving forest quality and restoring…
Flores Island
Location: Flores Island is located in Indonesia and is part of the Lesser Sunda Islands. Region: It lies in Southeast Asia, between Sumbawa and Timor. Province: It is part of East Nusa Tenggara Province. Geographical significance: It is a volcanic island located in the Pacific Ring of Fire. Homo floresiensis: Flores is famous for the…
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