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Government Scheme

Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign 2026 Begins Across India

The Har Ghar Tiranga campaign for 2026 officially began on 9 August and will continue till 17 August, marking the fifth year of the nationwide flag-hoisting initiative ahead of the 80th Independence Day.

  • Launched by the Ministry of Culture on 6 August in New Delhi, with Tiranga rallies, cultural programmes, exhibitions, cycle and e-bike rallies planned across the country.
  • Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the campaign in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, hoisting the flag at Sri Vijaya Puram and visiting the Cellular Jail and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island.
  • UP CM Yogi Adityanath led a Tiranga Yatra in Lucknow marking the anniversary of the Quit India Movement; citizens are urged to upload flag-hoisting photos to the official portal.

Exam Context: National symbols, Independence Day initiatives, Ministry of Culture, Flag Code of India.

02
International

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples Observed

The world observed the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples on 9 August 2026, a day declared by the UN General Assembly in 1994 marking the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations in Geneva in 1982.

  • Indigenous peoples number between 370 and 500 million across nearly 90 countries — under 6% of the global population but a majority share of the world's ~7,000 languages.
  • This year's theme focused on honouring indigenous midwives and traditional knowledge systems related to health and well-being.
  • In India the day is also observed as World Tribal Day; the PESA Act, 1996 and the Forest Rights Act aim to protect tribal land, culture and governance rights.

Exam Context: International Days, UN observances, Tribal rights, PESA Act, Forest Rights Act.

03
International

US Vice President J.D. Vance Speaks to PM Modi

US Vice President J.D. Vance held a telephone conversation with PM Narendra Modi on 8 August 2026 to discuss strengthening the India-US comprehensive global strategic partnership.

  • Talks covered trade, defence, energy security, emerging technologies and critical minerals amid rising West Asia tensions.
  • Both sides reaffirmed commitment to a free, open and rules-based international order.

Exam Context: International Relations, India-US strategic partnership.

04
Polity

Over 1.5 Crore Names Deleted in Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls

The Election Commission of India reported more than 1.5 crore names deleted so far in the third phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across states including Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Jharkhand.

  • The exercise removes names of deceased, shifted and duplicate voters while adding newly eligible electors.
  • Part of the ECI's regular effort to improve voter-list accuracy ahead of upcoming state elections.

Exam Context: Polity, Election Commission of India, Electoral reforms, SIR.

05
Environment

India Crosses 300 GW of Non-Fossil Fuel Power Capacity

India has crossed 300 GW of installed non-fossil fuel power capacity, combining solar, wind, hydro and nuclear sources.

  • Reflects progress toward India's net-zero-by-2070 commitment and its renewable energy targets.
  • Strengthens India's energy security and its position in global climate negotiations.

Exam Context: Environment & Economy, Renewable energy targets, Net-zero 2070, Energy security.

06
Economy

First Export of GI-Tagged Mithila Makhana to Australia

Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced the first-ever export of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana from Bihar to Australia.

  • Mithila Makhana holds a Geographical Indication (GI) tag linked to Bihar's Mithila region.
  • Expected to open new export opportunities for Bihar's makhana farmers and processors.

Exam Context: Economy, GI tags, Agricultural exports, Bihar.

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Environment

Snow Leopard Captured on Camera in Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary

A snow leopard was captured on camera for the first time in the Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary, expanding the known range of this elusive high-altitude predator.

  • Snow leopards are listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act.
  • Camera-trap evidence helps scientists track distribution, habitat use and population trends in the Himalayan region.

Exam Context: Environment, Wildlife (Protection) Act, IUCN Red List, Himalayan biodiversity.

08
Science & Tech

Annapurni Subramaniam Awarded COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal

Indian scientist Annapurni Subramaniam has been awarded the COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal for 2026, recognising outstanding contributions to space research.

  • One of the notable international honours in astronomy and space science.
  • Highlights India's growing presence in global space research.

Exam Context: Science & Tech, Space research awards, Vikram Sarabhai.

09
International

Nagasaki Day Observed

Nagasaki Day was observed on 9 August 2026 to remember the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan.

  • Serves as a reminder of the humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons.
  • Peace organisations and governments worldwide held events promoting nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation.

Exam Context: International Days, Nuclear disarmament, World War II history.

10
National

Other Important Developments

The Jharkhand student protest over alleged recruitment-exam irregularities continued, with government-aspirant talks remaining inconclusive.

  • Parliamentary discussions on delimitation and women's reservation continued to draw attention.
  • Fresh investment announcements were made in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing.

Exam Context: Current national issues, Delimitation, Women's Reservation Act, Semiconductor policy.

Prelims Quick-Revision Facts

Har Ghar Tiranga 2026
Government Scheme

Runs 9-17 August 2026, the 5th edition of the campaign, launched by the Ministry of Culture.

International Day of Indigenous Peoples
International

Observed 9 August; declared by the UN General Assembly in 1994.

India's non-fossil power capacity
Environment

Crossed 300 GW (solar, wind, hydro and nuclear combined).

SIR electoral roll revision
Polity

Over 1.5 crore names deleted so far in Phase 3.

Mithila Makhana
Economy

First GI-tagged export from Bihar to Australia.

Snow leopard sighting
Environment

First camera-trap record in Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary.

COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal 2026
Science & Tech

Awarded to Indian scientist Annapurni Subramaniam.

Nagasaki Day
International

Observed 9 August, marking the 1945 atomic bombing of Nagasaki.

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