UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS 15 MAY 2026

The current affairs article is a UPSC current affairs compilation covering international relations, environment, science, economy, governance, and mapping topics. Key themes include India’s strategic autonomy amid the 2026 Iran conflict, the UNEP report on unsustainable sand mining, innovations in lung cancer immunotherapy, and factual updates on CCDB, Asiatic Lions, PMOS, capital flight, and the …

Sand and Sustainability: An Essential Resource for Nature and Development Report

Source: DTESubject: Environment Context: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released a landmark report titled Sand and Sustainability: An Essential Resource for Nature and Development. Sand and Sustainability About Sand and Sustainability: An Essential Resource for Nature and Development Report: What is Sand Mining? Sand mining is the extraction of sand from various sources, including …