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Utkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Das: Statue Unveiled in New Delhi

Why in News? President Droupadi Murmu unveiled the statue of freedom fighter and social reformer Utkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Das in New Delhi. Key Facts About Gopabandhu Das — Title: Utkalmani

03 Aug 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE

Samudra Manthan: India's Rs 84,084 Crore Offshore Exploration Push

Why in News? The Union Cabinet approved 'Samudra Manthan' — the National Offshore Exploration Scheme , a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas with an outlay of Rs

03 Aug 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE

Utkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Das: Statue Unveiled in New Delhi

Why in News? President Droupadi Murmu unveiled the statue of freedom fighter and social reformer Utkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Das in New Delhi. Key Facts About Gopabandhu Das — Title: Utkalmani

03 Aug 2026 · APPSC, TGPSC, SSC, RRB, Banking, Defence, Teaching

BRICS National Statistical Offices Meet in Lucknow Under India's Chairship

Why in News? The Heads of National Statistical Offices (NSO) of BRICS countries are meeting in Lucknow under India's BRICS Chairship. India has adopted the theme "Quality Statistics as Driver o

03 Aug 2026 · APPSC, TGPSC, SSC, RRB, Banking, Teaching, Defence

Samudra Manthan — ₹84,084 Crore National Offshore Exploration Scheme

Why in News? The Union Cabinet approved 'Samudra Manthan' — the National Offshore Exploration Scheme, a Central Sector Scheme under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas with an outlay of ₹

03 Aug 2026 · APPSC, TGPSC, SSC, RRB, Banking, Defence, Teaching

India Ranks 176th on Yale's Environmental Performance Index 2026

Why in News? India ranked 176th out of 177 countries in the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2026 with a score of 22.46 — second lowest globally (above Laos). Estonia topped the index with

01 Aug 2026 · APPSC, TGPSC, SSC, RRB, Banking, Defence, Teaching

Cauvery Water Dispute — CWMA Directs Karnataka to Release Water to Tamil Nadu

Why in News? The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) endorsed the CWRC's order directing Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs (~4.5 TMC ft) of water to Tamil Nadu, despite a 60% shortfall in

01 Aug 2026 · APPSC, TGPSC, SSC, RRB, Banking, Defence, Teaching

India Ranks 176th on Yale's Environmental Performance Index 2026

Why in News? India ranked 176th out of 177 countries in the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2026 with a score of 22.46 — second lowest globally (above Laos). Estonia topped the index with

01 Aug 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE

Bay of Bengal as India's SHANTI Anchor

Why in News? India proposed the SHANTI (Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust and Integrity) framework while launching its candidature for the UN Security Council 2028–29 term. The

31 Jul 2026 · APPSC, TGPSC, SSC, RRB, Banking, Defence, Teaching

Ken-Betwa River Linking Project — Tribal Protests Over Displacement

Why in News? The Ken-Betwa River Linking Project (KBRL), India's first river-linking project, became the focus of protests by tribal communities in Madhya Pradesh over concerns related to displ

31 Jul 2026 · APPSC, TGPSC, SSC, RRB, Banking, Defence, Teaching

Mega Data Centres and the Sustainability Challenge

Why in News? Residents and citizens' groups in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra protested against proposed mega data centre projects, citing pressure on water, electricity, and the environment. G

30 Jul 2026 · APPSC, TGPSC, SSC, Banking, RRB, Defence, Teaching

Mega Data Centres and India's Sustainability Dilemma

Why in News? Residents and citizens' groups in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra protested against proposed mega data centre projects, citing pressure on water, electricity, and the environment. G

30 Jul 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE

Global Tiger Day 2026 — India's Tiger Population Reaches 3,682

Why in News? On Global Tiger Day (July 29, 2026), India reaffirmed its commitment to tiger conservation. India's tiger population has reached 3,682 and the number of Tiger Reserves has risen to

29 Jul 2026 · APPSC, TGPSC, SSC, RRB, Banking, Defence, Teaching