Regenerative Agriculture is an approach to farming that aims to restore and improve soil health, biodiversity and ecosystem functions while producing food. Unlike conventional agriculture, which often focuses mainly on maximising short-term yields, regenerative agriculture emphasises long-term ecological health and resilience. It is generally associated with improving soil organic matter, water retention, nutrient cycling and…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 26 August 2026
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 26 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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Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA)
What is CWMA? CWMA = Cauvery Water Management Authority. It was constituted by the Central Government in 2018 following the Supreme Court’s directions in the Cauvery water dispute. It is associated with implementation of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) award, as modified by the Supreme Court in 2018. Ministry: Ministry of Jal Shakti. Why…
OBC Creamy Layer
What is Creamy Layer? Creamy Layer refers to the socially and educationally advanced sections among OBCs who are excluded from the benefit of OBC reservation. The concept originated from the Supreme Court’s Indra Sawhney judgment (1992), which upheld OBC reservation but directed exclusion of the creamy layer. The detailed criteria were subsequently laid down through…
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