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Current Affairs 11th August 2026
Recent Ramsar Sites in India
Chhari Dhand — Gujarat
Siliserh Lake — Rajasthan
Kopra Jalashay — Chhattisgarh
Gogabil Lake — Bihar
Gokul Jalashay — Bihar
Menar Wetland Complex — Rajasthan
Khichan Wetland — Rajasthan
Tawa Reservoir — Madhya Pradesh
Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary — Tamil Nadu
1. V.O.C. Port Becomes India’s First Scope-2 Emission-Free Major Port
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V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority is located at Thoothukudi (Tuticorin), Tamil Nadu.
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The recognition was provided by Bureau Veritas.The port received a Renewable Energy Verification Statement.
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VOC Port is named after V. O. Chidambaram Pillai, a freedom fighter and pioneer of India’s indigenous shipping movement.
2. Gujarat Launches Plastic Waste Management Project at Nalsarovar
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Nalsarovar is an important wetland ecosystem of Gujarat.
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It aims to improve collection, segregation and scientific disposal of plastic waste.
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Nalsarovar is particularly important for migratory and resident birds.
3. Jitendra Singh Dedicates First-of-Its-Kind ‘Eco-Educational Hub’
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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh dedicated the country’s first-of-its-kind eco-educational hubto Nation in Lucknow, UP
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The hub is named Prakriti Gyan Dham.
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It has been established at the Maharishi Parashar Bioresource Centre (MPBC).
4. NABARD Announces Climate Stack Innovation Challenge Winners
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NABARD is working with the Gates Foundation and Dalberg Advisors.
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The objective is to create a climate-intelligence architecture for India’s rural economy.
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The initiative is anchored in NABARD’s DiCRA platform.
5. Maharajan Wins Silver in Asian Junior Weightlifting
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Arumugapandian Maharajan represented India at the Asian Junior Weightlifting Championships 2026.
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He competed in the men’s 65 kg category. He won the silver medal in the 65 kg category.
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The championship was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
6. India–US Navy EOD Exercise Begins in Kochi
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India and the United States conduct joint naval training involving Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and salvage operations.
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The exercise is known as SALVEX.
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Kochi is associated with the India–US naval salvage exercise.
7. India Wins Four Medals at 23rd International Linguistics Olympiad 2026
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The 2026 edition was held in Bucharest, Romania.
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India’s medal tally consisted of 1 Gold Medal and 3 Bronze Medals.
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India won four medals at the International Linguistics Olympiad 2026: Shrilakshmi Venkatraman won Gold, while Aarav Anil Rao, Nishanth Shankar Lakshmanan and Advay Misra won Bronze medals.
8. India Gifts Five Peacocks to UN Geneva
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India gifted five Indian peacocks to the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG).
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India’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Arindam Bagchi, presented the birds.
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Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of UNOG, received them.The Indian peacock is the national bird of India.
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY
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The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 11 August as World Steelpan Day.
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World Steelpan Day was first observed in 2024.
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The steelpan originated in Trinidad and Tobago.
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The steelpan is also commonly known as a steel drum.
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