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Gaj Gaurav Awards 2026 Presented on World Elephant Day; MoEFCC Unveils ₹500 Crore Human-Elephant Conflict Plan

Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) presented the prestigious Gaj Gaurav Awards 2026 on 13 August 2026 during the national World Elephant Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, honouring frontline forest mahouts and frontline trackers for exemplary wildlife rescue and conservation work.

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Science & Tech

Indian Researchers Develop Breakthrough AI Framework 'ACSCeND' to Decode Hidden Cancer Stem Cells

Introduction In a groundbreaking advancement for precision oncology, Indian researchers from the S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS), Kolkata, and Ashoka University announced on 15 August 2026 the development of a novel Artificial Intelligence (AI) computational framework named ACSCeND (AI-based Cancer Stem-like Cell Profiler and Neoplasm Deconvoluter).

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Economy

Government Approves Field Trials for One Billion Polymer Banknotes of ₹10 and ₹20 Denominations

Introduction In a pioneering currency modernization measure aimed at enhancing banknote longevity and curbing counterfeiting, the Government of India on 15 August 2026 approved a proposal by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to conduct extensive field trials for one billion polymer banknotes each of ₹10 and ₹20 denominations under Section 25 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.…

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International

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan Sign Trilateral Mutual Defence Agreement in Mecca

Introduction In a major geopolitical realignment across the Islamic world and West Asia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan formally signed a historic trilateral mutual defense pact in the holy city of Mecca on 15 August 2026.

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International

Lebanon Becomes First Middle Eastern Country to Formally Abolish the Death Penalty

Introduction In a historic human rights milestone for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, the Parliament of Lebanon voted on 15 August 2026 to formally abolish the death penalty for all crimes, replacing capital punishment with life imprisonment with aggravated hard labour.

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Economy

India Achieves Historic Milestone: Non-Fossil Fuel Power Capacity Crosses 300 GW, Surpassing 54% of Total Grid

Introduction In a monumental energy transition achievement, India officially crossed 300 GW of installed non-fossil fuel-based electricity generation capacity, reaching 300.50 GW on 15 August 2026. Clean energy now accounts for over 54% of India's total power capacity (which stands at approximately 552 GW), pushing fossil-fuel-based power below the halfway mark.

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Science & Tech

Ministry of Ayush and Health Ministry Renew 'One Herb, One Standard' Initiative for Three Years

Introduction To harmonise scientific pharmacopoeial standards across all traditional and modern healthcare systems, the Ministry of Ayush and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on 15 August 2026 officially renewed the 'One Herb, One Standard' initiative for an extended period of three years.

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National

Union Government Clarifies in Supreme Court: 'Creamy Layer' Principle Inapplicable to SC and ST Reservations

Introduction In a major constitutional submission on affirmative action, the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment filed an affidavit before the Supreme Court of India on 15 August 2026, affirming that the 'Creamy Layer' exclusion principle does not apply to Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), rejecting petitions seeking income-based exclusions within SC/ST quotas.

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