08 Aug 26 VBSA Bill: How Centralisation Threatens University Autonomy in India
VBSA Bill 2026 centralises higher education, stripping States of roles and undermining university autonomy. Expert warns of democratic deficit and elitist ref...
Current Affairs
08 Aug 26 Bengaluru INDIA NANO 2026: Semiconductor & Nanoscience Ecosystem Boost
Bengaluru INDIA NANO 2026 highlights India's semiconductor ambitions, nanoscience awards, and Karnataka's push for advanced tech ecosystem development with gl...
08 Aug 26 Policy Support Crucial to Save India’s Traditional Occupations from Extinction
Expert warns 30% artisans lost livelihoods due to market changes; calls for policy support to preserve traditional occupations amid mechanisation and social d...
08 Aug 26 Tiger Death in Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve: NTCA Investigation Ordered
Another tiger found dead in Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve; NTCA investigates poaching or poisoning; second tiger death in 3 days; UPSC & State PCS re...
08 Aug 26 Kerala’s Big Boost from India-UK Trade Deal: CETA Opportunities Explained
Kerala can leverage India-UK CETA trade deal for fisheries, spices, IT, textiles & healthcare. British Deputy High Commissioner highlights cost advantages & m...
08 Aug 26 Kerala FCRA Scrutiny: Manappat Foundation Faces Legal Action Over Punarjani Funds
Kerala government examines VACB report alleging Manappat Foundation violated FCRA rules while handling foreign donations for Punarjani flood relief scheme; CB...
08 Aug 26 Karnataka’s Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: Only 12 of 61 Stations Completed
Only 12 of 61 Karnataka stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme have been completed, per Rajya Sabha data. Know key facts, progress, and UPSC relevance...
08 Aug 26 DMK Moves SC Against Karnataka Over Cauvery Water Release
DMK files Supreme Court plea urging Karnataka to release Tamil Nadu's Cauvery water share (3,500 cusecs/day) as per CWRC directives. Backlog of 9.46 TMC also ...
08 Aug 26 Kerala HC: Panchayat Liable for Stray Dog Attack Compensation
Kerala High Court orders Eruvessy grama panchayat to pay ₹10,000 compensation for failing to control stray dogs, citing statutory duty breach under Prevention...
08 Aug 26 Andhra Pradesh Launches Digital Mental Health Platform in Schools: UPSC & PCS Notes
Andhra Pradesh launches DIMPLE, a digital mental health platform for schools in partnership with Australia. Key features, UPSC relevance, and future implicati...
