Prelims Booster

Aug 13, 2026 3 min

Perseid Meteor Shower 2026

Perseid Meteor Shower 2026 peaks in August under a new Moon, offering excellent viewing conditions across the Northern Hemisphere.

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Aug 13, 2026 3 min

Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026

Parliament passed the MMDR Amendment Bill 2026, changing mineral taxation, leasing rules and the balance of powers between Centre and States.

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Aug 13, 2026 3 min

8th BRICS Ocean and Polar Science Meeting 2026 in Goa

The 8th BRICS Ocean and Polar Science meeting began in Goa, focusing on joint research, polar cooperation, capacity building and shared infrastructure.

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Aug 13, 2026 3 min

Exercise Udara Shakti 2026

Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 brings the Indian and Malaysian Air Forces together at Subang Air Base for air combat and strategic airlift...

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Aug 12, 2026 3 min

Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2024–2025

Sangeet Natak Akademi announced its 2024–25 Fellowship and Awards, honouring leading artists in music, dance, theatre and traditional arts.

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Aug 12, 2026 3 min

New York and New Jersey Recognise 15 August 2026 as India Independence...

New York and New Jersey recognised 15 August 2026 as India Independence Day, highlighting Indian-American contributions and India-US ties.

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Aug 12, 2026 3 min

Colletes bhutanicus: Rare Himalayan Bee Recorded in India for the First Time

Colletes bhutanicus, a rare solitary Himalayan bee, was recorded in India for the first time in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.

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Aug 12, 2026 3 min

World Elephant Day 2026

World Elephant Day 2026 highlights India’s elephant conservation efforts, including 33 Elephant Reserves, 150 corridors and Project Elephant.

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Aug 11, 2026 3 min

Pteris madhusoodananii

Pteris madhusoodananii is a new fern species endemic to Kolli Hills in Tamil Nadu and preliminarily assessed as Critically Endangered.

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Aug 11, 2026 3 min

V.O. Chidambaranar Port: India’s First Major Port to Achieve Scope-2 Emission-Free Status

V.O. Chidambaranar Port became India's first major port with Scope-2 Emission-Free status, supported by renewable energy and ISO 50001 certification.

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