UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17 AUGUST 2026

The current affairs article covers major UPSC-relevant developments in governance, science and technology, economy, culture and geography. The MMDR Amendment Bill, 2026 seeks to create a uniform mining-tax framework but raises concerns over federalism and state fiscal autonomy. India’s lunar ambitions are expanding through NASA’s invitation to ISRO to participate in the Moon Base programme …

The Mahadayi (Mandovi) River

Source: THSubject: Mapping Context: The Environment Ministry informed the Lok Sabha that no Karnataka proposal for environmental clearance of the Mahadayi diversion is under consideration, and the NBWL has not approved forest diversion for the Kalasa Nala scheme in the Kali–Sahyadri tiger corridor. The Mahadayi (Mandovi) River About The Mahadayi (Mandovi) River: What It Is? …

Mahadayi River

Source:  TH Context: A new scientific paper by CSIR-NIO and INCOIS claims that Karnataka’s diversion of Mahadayi River will have limited ecological impact on Goa, sparking protests by local groups in Goa. About Mahadayi River: What it is? Mahadayi (also called Mandovi or Mhadei) is a rain-fed interstate river known as Goa’s lifeline, vital for …

Mahadayi River

Source:  HT Context: Karnataka farmers and Goa activists are protesting against the Kalasa-Banduri project, which aims to divert Mhadei (Mahadayi) river water, citing ecological and livelihood concerns. About Mahadayi River: Origin: Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary (Western Ghats), Belagavi district, Karnataka. Flows Through: Karnataka (35 km), Maharashtra (1 km), and Goa (45 km). Termination: Merges with the …

[Mission 2023] INSIGHTS DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS + PIB SUMMARY 2 January 2023

  InstaLinks :  help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions in your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to …