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The Hindu key takeaways📰
26th August 2025
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The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is adopting a new strategy to tackle landslide disasters. This approach focuses on three key components – mapping, monitoring, and mitigation, referred to as the 3Ms.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is implementing changes to improve the speed of voter turnout reporting.
This initiative aims to address concerns raised by opposition parties regarding delays in releasing turnout figures during elections.

The governments of Assam and Meghalaya have recently announced a collaborative initiative to establish a 55-megawatt hydropower and irrigation project. This development is part of a broader effort to address urban flooding in Guwahati and resolve a longstanding boundary dispute between the two states.

Mount Etna, one of the world’s most active stratovolcanoes in Sicily, Italy, erupted in June 2025. The eruption is linked to the subduction of the African Plate beneath the Eurasian Plate. It highlights key UPSC themes like plate tectonics, disaster management, and the human-environment conflict. The event stresses the need for effective early warning systems and resilient infrastructure in volcanic zones.

Satyendranath Tagore (1842–1923) — India’s first Indian to join the Indian Civil Service (ICS) in 1863. A pioneer, reformer, and elder brother of Rabindranath Tagore, he broke colonial barriers and paved the way for future generations in British administration. His legacy goes beyond service—he was also a writer, composer, and advocate for women’s rights. 🇮🇳✨

World No To***co Day, observed annually on May 31st, is a global health awareness event led by the World Health Organization (WHO) since 1987, aiming to highlight the dangers of to***co use and encourage people to quit, while also urging governments and communities to take stronger steps towards a to***co-free world; the 2025 theme, "Bright products. Dark intentions. Unmasking the Appeal,”

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Recently 3 Judicial appointment have been made which raise the strength of judges in the Supreme Court of India. Based on this current development attempt this MCQ.

In a significant push towards enhancing India’s indigenous defence capabilities and fostering a robust domestic aerospace industrial ecosystem, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Ex*****on Model. The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is set to execute the programme through Industry partnership.

COVID-19 Cases Rising Again in India
India is witnessing a fresh uptick in COVID-19 cases across several states. Health authorities are urging citizens to remain cautious, follow safety protocols, and get vaccinated or take booster doses if eligible. While most cases are mild, experts warn that complacency could lead to further spread. Stay updated, stay safe.

China is set to launch its first mission to survey and sample a near-Earth asteroid this week. The Tianwen-2 mission aims to explore 469219 Kamo‘oalewa, a unique asteroid that orbits the Sun close to Earth.
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