UPSC CSE with Daksha

79th or 80th? The debate returns every August. Maybe the better question is this: after nearly eight decades of Independence, are we truly independent in our thinking, institutions, and choices?

1️⃣3️⃣ Telegram turns 13 today. For over half that time — the past 7,5 years — it's been one of the 10 most downloaded mobile apps in the world. A whole generation has grown up with it 💪 🎂 Happy birthday, Telegram!

More than 2.6 million girls in Afghanistan have been denied a secondary education in the five years since the de facto authorities took power. Afghanistan remains the only country in the world where secondary and higher education is effectively closed to girls and women. Girls have been barred from formal education beyond grade six since September 2021, and women from universities since December 2022. “Five years may be brief in a country’s history, but it is a defining period in a girl’s life,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. “A classroom offers more than learning. It gives a young person a voice and the ability to reach their full potential. And it offers a shield against child labour, early marriage, and violence and abuse. When schools closed, that protection disappeared – at a time when girls needed it most.” Girls who are out of school face heightened protection risks, including child labour, abuse, early marriage and gender-based violence. Instagram: @upsccsewithdaksha

Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth scripts history by becoming the first woman officer of the Indian Air Force to qualify as a Fighter Combat Leader at the Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment, Gwalior. The landmark achievement reflects professional excellence, combat acumen and the IAF’s commitment to nurturing leaders in the air. #IAF #WomenInAviation #FighterCombatLeader #IndianAirForce #Womenempowerment #NariShakti

The Northeast has become one of India’s biggest football talent pools, with players making up a significant share of the men’s and women’s national teams and the ISL. From Manipur’s dominance in women’s football to Mizoram’s Mizo Premier League and the region’s growing access to academies and national competitions, the talent pipeline has developed over several decades. But the bigger challenge is turning that talent into long-term professional careers, especially for women. #Northeast #Football #Talent

🇮🇳India emerges as the overall champions at the Commonwealth Fencing Championship by winning an impressive 35 medals after four days of competition held in Lagos, Nigeria. Indian contingent secured 13 gold🥇, 08 silver🥈, and 14 bronze🥉medals at the event across the Under-23 and senior competitions. #Fencing #IndianFencing #CommonwealthChampionships

Test your UPSC CSE 2027 preparation with today’s Environment & Geography (Every Thursday) Quiz — covering twin earthquake/doublet earthquake, Philippine Sea, Eurasian and North American plates, Climate whiplash and more. ❓Attempt Daily UPSC Subject Wise QUIZ ✅ [ Click Here ] More on TPP ⚠️ #upscprelimsmcqs #currentaffairs #upscquiz #currentaffairsmcqs #environmentmcqs

India reported 79,239 cervical cancer cases, with Uttar Pradesh recording the highest number, followed by Tamil Nadu, Bihar and West Bengal.

Top 5 Wheat-Producing Countries In 2025 China leads global wheat production with 140.07 million metric tonnes, accounting for 17% of global output. India ranks second with 117.95 million tonnes (14%), followed by Russia at 90.3 million tonnes (11%). The United States produced 54.01 million tonnes (6%), while Canada ranked fifth with 39.96 million tonnes (5%).

Test your UPSC CSE 2027 preparation with today’s Science & Technology (Every Wednesday) Quiz  ❓Attempt Daily UPSC Subject Wise QUIZ ✅ [ Click Here ] More on TPP ⚠️ #upscprelimsmcqs #currentaffairs #upscquiz #currentaffairsmcqs #sciencemcqs

The Department of Food Safety and Drug Administration has issued a notification prohibiting the sale and distribution of products containing tobacco and/or nicotine in Karnataka in the interest of public health, officials said on Wednesday. The notification, dated August 10, 2026, will remain in force across the State for one year from the date of its issuance, they said.