Location: Kabaw Valley is a highland valley located in western Sagaing Region of Myanmar, along the India–Myanmar border. It lies between the Yomadong (Yoma) Range to the west and the Chindwin River to the east. Neighbouring Indian State: The valley borders Manipur and is close to the Moreh–Tamu international border crossing. River System: The valley…
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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6 August 2026
Clouded Leopard
Scientific Name: Neofelis nebulosa IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable, as the species faces threats from habitat loss, poaching and fragmentation of forests. CITES: Appendix I, providing the highest level of international protection against commercial trade. Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule I, ensuring the highest legal protection in India. Distribution: Found in South and Southeast Asia,…
Asiatic Lion
Scientific Name: Panthera leo persica IUCN Red List Status: Endangered, indicating that the species faces a very high risk of extinction in the wild if conservation efforts are not sustained. CITES: Appendix I, which provides the highest degree of international protection by prohibiting commercial international trade in the species. Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule I,…
5 August 2026
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
Establishment: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Ministry: It functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Nature: It is a statutory body responsible for regulating and supervising food safety in India. Headquarters: New Delhi. Objective: To ensure the availability of safe,…
Three Widely Used Medicines Classified as Carcinogenic by WHO Research Agency
WHO Research Agency: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the cancer research arm of the World Health Organization (WHO), has classified Hydrochlorothiazide, Voriconazole and Tacrolimus as Group 1 – Carcinogenic to Humans. Hydrochlorothiazide: A thiazide diuretic widely prescribed for hypertension (high blood pressure) and oedema. It is included in the WHO Model List…
10-km Mining Buffer Applies to All Wetland Reserves: SC
Supreme Court Ruling: The Supreme Court held that the 10-km mining buffer applies to all notified wetland reserves, even if a specific buffer has not been separately notified. Objective: To protect ecologically fragile wetlands from the adverse impacts of mining activities. Wetlands: Areas where water is the primary factor controlling the environment and associated plant…
India’s Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP)
Launch: Introduced as the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) in 1978 and expanded as the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) in 1985. Ministry: Implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). Objective: To provide free vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases to all eligible children and pregnant women across India. Coverage: One of the largest public…
3 August 2026
Lepidoptera Hotspot: India
What is Lepidoptera? Lepidoptera is an order of insects that includes butterflies and moths, characterised by scaled wings. India as a hotspot: India is home to about 8.25% of the world's butterfly and moth species, making it one of the richest countries for Lepidopteran diversity. Diversity: India has over 1,500 species of butterflies and more…
Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan
Launched by: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 2 August 2026. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports through MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat). Objective: To mobilise youth in the fight against drug abuse and build a Nasha Mukt Bharat as a foundation for Viksit Bharat @2047. Theme: "Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat." Duration:…
1 August 2026
Samudra Manthan Scheme
Approved by: Union Cabinet. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Official name: National Offshore Exploration Scheme (Samudra Manthan). Total outlay: ₹84,084 crore. Duration: Five years. Objective: To accelerate offshore exploration of oil and natural gas, particularly in deepwater and ultra-deepwater areas, to enhance India's energy security and reduce import dependence. Key components: Large-scale…
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