Indian Innovation: Indian researchers have developed RK-251, an experimental “smart” cancer drug designed to become active mainly inside cancer cells. Developed by: Collaborative research led by scientists from Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) and IIT-Guwahati. Target: It has shown promising activity against triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) in preclinical studies. How Does…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 22 August 2026
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 22 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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Change in Floodplain Rules
Recent Amendment: On 10 August 2026, the Ministry of Jal Shakti amended the River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Authorities Order, 2016. Key Change: The amendment has removed the term “construction-free zone” from the framework. Change in Floodplain Definition: The active floodplain is now linked to a 1-in-5-year flood return period, replacing the earlier 1-in-100-year…
14th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Ministerial Meeting
14th BRICS STI Ministerial Meeting: Held in Chennai on 21 August 2026, under India’s BRICS Chairship 2026. Chairship Theme: India’s 2026 BRICS theme is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” Chair: The meeting was chaired by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences. Preceding Meeting:…
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