· Thamirabarani River is an important perennial river of Tamil Nadu. Origin: Pothigai Hills (Agasthyamalai Hills) in the Western Ghats. State: Primarily flows through Tamil Nadu. Districts: Its basin covers parts of Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi regions. Course: It flows eastwards and finally enters the Gulf of Mannar. Type: It is notable…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 20 August 2026
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 20 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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Reusable Launch Vehicles (RLV)
What is RLV? Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) is a space vehicle designed to recover and reuse major parts of a launch system for multiple missions. Conventional rockets are generally expendable, meaning they are discarded after a launch. Main aim: Reduce the cost of access to space and increase the frequency of launches. How does RLV…
PM CARES Fund
Full name: Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations (PM CARES) Fund. Established: March 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Purpose: To provide relief during public health emergencies, natural disasters and other emergency situations. Nature: It is a public charitable trust, not a statutory fund created by an Act of Parliament. Chairperson: The Prime…
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