UPPSC 2026 Prelims

Aug 20, 2026 3 min

First Kaushal Mahotsav 2026 Held in West Bengal

West Bengal hosted its first Kaushal Mahotsav on 18 August 2026 at Balurghat Stadium in Dakshin Dinajpur district. It was the 11th...

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Aug 20, 2026 3 min

Iturup Island: Place in News

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Iturup Island on 13 August 2026, marking his first personal visit to the disputed Kuril Islands. Iturup...

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Aug 20, 2026 3 min

BRICS Opposes EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

The BRICS Environment Ministers adopted a Joint Ministerial Statement on 18 August 2026 in New Delhi, opposing unilateral carbon-related trade measures such...

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Aug 20, 2026 3 min

2nd BRICS Tourism Working Group Meeting 2026

The 2nd BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group Meeting is being held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on 19–20 August 2026 under India’s BRICS Chairship....

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Aug 19, 2026 3 min

Sovereign Green Bonds in India: Rising Greenium and Growth of Green Finance

Why in News? India’s sovereign green bond market is showing stronger investor interest. Recent issuances have demonstrated a greenium, where investors accept...

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Aug 19, 2026 3 min

NITI Aayog Report on India’s Professional Services

Why in News? NITI Aayog released India’s Services Sector: Insights on Regulatory Regime in Professional Services. The report examines regulatory barriers affecting...

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Aug 18, 2026 3 min

BRICS ICT Track 2026: Pune Hosts ICT Working Group Meeting

Why in News? Pune, Maharashtra, hosted the five-day BRICS Information and Communication Technologies Track from 17 to 21 August 2026. The 7th...

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Aug 18, 2026 2 min

National Sports Awards 2025

Why in News? The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2025 on 18 August 2026. The awards...

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Aug 18, 2026 3 min

SEMICON India 2026

Why in News? The fifth edition of SEMICON India will be held from 17 to 19 September 2026 at Yashobhoomi, the India...

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Aug 17, 2026 3 min

BRICS Environment Working Group Meetings 2026 to Be Held in New Delhi

Why in News? India will host the BRICS Environment Working Group meetings 2026 in New Delhi on 17 and 18 August 2026....

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