Top 20 UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | August 17 to 23, 2026
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Offices, schools closed in southern Taiwan due to torrential rain
A low-pressure system hovers over the island, bringing heavy rain and flooding as officials brace for Typhoon Saudel later this week.
Offices, schools closed in southern Taiwan due to torrential rain
A low-pressure system hovers over the island, bringing heavy rain and flooding as officials brace for Typhoon Saudel later this week.
Tamil Nadu Drops Parandur Airport Project, Vijay Says "I Stand With Protesters"
"We are dropping Parandur airport. I stand firm with the protesters against the proposed airport," Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay said
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Springboks must cash in on scrum dominance to keep Greatest Rivalry hopes alive
The Springboks showcased their scrum strength in the first Test against the All Blacks but must now find a way to convert that dominance into points to keep their series hopes alive.