Hara Mangrove Forest: Located in Balochistan, Pakistan, along the Arabian Sea coast. It is associated with the Hara Mangrove ecosystem along Pakistan’s Makran coast. Mangroves: Salt-tolerant plants found mainly in intertidal coastal zones. Ecological role: Mangroves protect coastlines from erosion, storms and tidal surges. They provide nursery grounds for fish and other marine organisms. Climate…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 18 August 2026
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 18 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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Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS)
Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Objective: Build a strong domestic ecosystem for electronics component manufacturing and reduce dependence on imports. Approved projects: The IT Ministry has approved projects worth ₹7,877 crore under the ECMS. Focus: Components and sub-assemblies required for the electronics manufacturing ecosystem. Strategic significance: Supports domestic value addition, supply-chain resilience,…
Mahadayi (Mhadei/Mandovi) River
· Origin: Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary, Karnataka, in the Western Ghats. States: Flows through Karnataka and Goa; its basin also extends into Maharashtra. Goa: Known as Mandovi River. Outfall: Drains into the Arabian Sea. Tributaries: Kalsa and Banduri are important tributaries. Water dispute: Mainly involves Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra. Karnataka project: Kalsa-Banduri…
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