Recent earthquake: A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, 2026. The epicentre was near San José del Palmar in Chocó, at a depth of about 107 km. Seismic setting: Colombia lies in a tectonically active region influenced by interactions involving the Nazca, South American and Caribbean plates. Pacific Ring of Fire: Colombia…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for August 2026
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 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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11 August 2026
10 August 2026
Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
Location: Located in Sonitpur district, Assam, along the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. Established: Declared a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1998. Geography: Forms part of the foothill ecosystem adjoining Arunachal Pradesh. River: The Dijoo River flows through the sanctuary. Vegetation: Dominated by semi-evergreen forests, moist deciduous forests and grasslands. Fauna: Known for Asian elephant, Indian one-horned…
President’s Colour
Meaning: The President’s Colour is the highest honour that can be awarded to an Indian military, paramilitary or police organisation for exceptional service to the nation. Also known as: President’s Standard/Colour in the context of the armed forces. Symbol: It is a ceremonial flag bearing the Emblem of India and is presented by the President…
Habeas Corpus
Meaning: Habeas Corpus literally means “to have the body of.” Purpose: It is a writ against unlawful detention and seeks the release of a person who has been illegally detained. Constitutional Basis: Article 32 → Supreme Court Article 226 → High Courts Issued by: Both the Supreme Court and High Courts can issue Habeas Corpus.…
8 August 2026
Adyar River
Location: The Adyar River is an important river of Tamil Nadu, flowing through the Chennai region. Origin: It originates from the Chembarambakkam Lake. Course: The river flows through parts of Chennai and its surrounding areas before draining into the Bay of Bengal. Estuary: The Adyar forms an estuarine ecosystem near its mouth before entering the…
Data Protection Law
Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act): Provides a legal framework for processing digital personal data in India. Objective: Balances individuals' right to protect personal data with the lawful processing of such data. Data Principal: The individual to whom the personal data relates. Data Fiduciary: The person/entity that determines the purpose and means of…
7 August 2026
Delimitation
Why in News? Delimitation remains a major issue in discussions on representation, federalism and the proposed post-2026 delimitation exercise based on the first Census conducted after 2026. Prelims Pointers Delimitation is the process of redrawing the boundaries of territorial constituencies for the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies based on changes in population. Objective: To…
Ramsar Sites
Why in News? The Supreme Court has clarified that its direction requiring prior approval for mining within a 10-km radius of the Asan Wetland Conservation Reserve would apply to wetland conservation reserves across the country. Prelims Pointers Ramsar Sites are wetlands designated under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (1971). India became a Contracting Party to…
GOBARdhan Scheme
Why in News? The GOBARdhan Scheme continues to be promoted as a key initiative for waste-to-wealth, circular economy and clean energy generation in rural India. Prelims Pointers Full Form: Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan (GOBARdhan). Launched: 2018. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Jal Shakti (Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation). Announced under: Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen).…
National Handloom Day
Observed on: 7 August every year. First celebrated: 7 August 2015. Purpose: To honour India's handloom weavers, recognise their contribution to the economy, preserve India's rich handloom heritage, and promote the handloom sector. Why 7 August? It commemorates the Swadeshi Movement, which was launched on 7 August 1905 at the Calcutta Town Hall against the…
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