Forest ServicesDaily Current Affairs — 8 May 2026
29 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
AMOC Slowdown and Its Implications
Context Recent studies suggest that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could weaken by nearly 59% by 2100 due to climate change and accelerated melting of Arctic ice. About Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) It is a large system of ocean currents that transports heat: Warm, salty water flows northward near the surface (e.g., Gulf Stream) Read More
Kerala’s Oil Spill Contingency Plan
In News Kerala began preparing an Oil Spill Contingency Plan following the 2025 shipwrecks incidents off Kerala coast to address marine pollution and coastal environmental risks. What is Oil Spill? It is the release of petroleum substances into the environment, especially oceans and coastal waters, due to human activities such as tanker accidents, offshore drilling, or fuel leaks, causing serious pollution.
546 Die Every Day in Traffic Accidents: NCRB Data
Context According to the latest report by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), 1.99 lakh people died in traffic accidents in 2024, an increase of 0.79% compared to 2023. Major Findings Traffic accidents include road accidents, railway accidents, incidents on railway tracks or railway premises, and accidents at railway crossings. Road Accidents: Out of 1.99 lakh traffic-related deaths recorded in 2024, 1.75 lakh (88%) were due to road accidents.
Governor's Role in a Hung Assembly
In News Tamil Nadus 2026 elections produced a hung Assembly, TVK (Vijays party) won 108 seats, short of the 118-seat majority mark in the 234-seat House. What Is a Hung Assembly? When no single party wins a clear majority, the Assembly is called hung.
Rajasthan ACB arrests former Minister Mahesh Joshi in Jal Jeevan Mission tender ‘scam’
Source: The Hindu(Page4) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Should the abortion law be amended for minor rape victims?
Source: The Hindu(Page11) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Was a ‘proper debate’ held in Parliament on CEC and ECs appointment law, asks SC
Source: The Hindu(Page14) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Scope of legal fiction in party mergers
Source: The Hindu(Page12) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
How does Kerala plan to tackle oil spill hazards?
Source: The Hindu(Page12) | Syllabus: GS2(Environment)
Questions over role of Governor: SC has upheld primacy of floor test
Source: Indian Express (Page 1) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
546 people die daily in traffic accidents; road deaths account for 88%: NCRB report
Source: Indian express (Page 2) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Wastewater surveillance revealed hidden COVID surges in Bengaluru
Source: The Hindu(Page22) | Syllabus: GS3(Environment)
Somnath's glory and the sacred idea of Bharat: In a world marked by divisions, the spirit of unity is more relevant than ever
Source: Indian express (Page4) | Syllabus: GS1(History)
Screening in high-risk areas, handheld X-rays: Delhi detects 12,000 TB cases in six weeks
Source: Indian express (Page4) | Syllabus: GS2(Health)
Dhaka raises push-in' issue, India seeks faster repatriation of illegal Bangladeshis
Source: Indian Express(Page6) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
For new mine, Rajasthan PSU seeks to cut 4.48L trees in Chhattisgarh forest
Source: Indian Express(Page8) | Syllabus: GS3(Environment)
SC: India a civilisation, questioning every religious row troubling
Source: Indian Express(Page8) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Proposal for Arunachal's Kalai-II hydel project skips mentioning endangered bird habitat'
Source: Indian Express(Page8) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
problem persists enter diplomacy
Source: Indian Express(Page11) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)/GS3(Defence)
The many strands of Israeli settlers in West Bank, and their politics
Source: Indian Express(Page13) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Why India's widening night-time power gap concerns grid managers
Source: Indian Express(Page15) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
In potential collapse of a key ocean current, consequences for world and India
Source: Indian Express(Page13) | Syllabus: GS1(Geography)
Delhi urges Dhaka to expedite verification of 2,800 illegal immigrants
Source: The Hindu(Page16) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Tyranny of the elected: Top court on delay over CEC law
Source: Indian Express (Page 1) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Entertaining petitions on religious practices can have far-reaching consequences, says SC
Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
IndiaAI and ICMR Sign MoU to Accelerate Responsible AI Adoption in HealthcareUnion Health Ministry Launches JANANI Platform to Strengthen Maternal and Child Healthcare at National Summit on Best PracticesPrime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), iNITI Aayog Releases Policy Report on ‘School Education System in India: Temporal Analysis and Policy Roadmap for Quality Enhancement’India’s Pension Landscape
Source: PIB PIBPIBPIBPIB | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)GS2(Governance)GS2(Governance)GS2(Governance)GS2(Governance)/GS3(Economy)
Governor must ensure formation of a stable government in a State
Source: The Hindu(Page15) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
‘Compliance norms could derail EU FTA deal benefits’
Source: The Hindu(Page17) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Why are fathers missing in reproductive health interventions
Source: The Hindu(Page22) | Syllabus: GS2(Health)