Location: Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China. Region: Located in the Tarim Basin of Central Asia. Nature: One of the largest sandy deserts in the world. Climate: Continental climate with a very arid, cold-desert environment. Surrounding Mountains: Kunlun Mountains — South Tian Shan Mountains — North Pamir Mountains — West River: The Tarim River runs along…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 18 September 2026
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 18 September 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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Siang River
Location: Arunachal Pradesh. Source (Upper Course): The river originates in the Tibetan Plateau, where it is called Tsangpo/Yarlung Tsangpo. Indian Name: After entering Arunachal Pradesh, it is called the Siang or Dihang. River System: A major tributary of the Brahmaputra. Course: It flows through the mountainous region of Arunachal Pradesh before entering Assam. Confluence: In…
Semiconductor India 2026
SEMICON India: Platform to strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem, making the country a global hub for electronics manufacturing and design. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). India Semiconductor Mission (ISM): Nodal agency for semiconductor and display-manufacturing schemes. Focus Area: Laid the foundation to create an entire semiconductor and display ecosystem, aligned with the…
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