Daily Current Affairs 14 August 2026: Important GK Updates for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams
This Daily Current Affairs 14 August 2026 article covers India's plan to achieve 100 GWe nuclear power capacity by 2047, Parliament's MMDR Amendment Bill 2026, the ₹1 lakh crore Medium Transport Aircraft tender, India-SACU PTA negotiations, and the BHASHINI-NITI Aayog multilingual AI partnership. It also covers major defence exercises, science, banking, appointments and national developments with exam-ready one-liners, quick-fact cards and FAQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Insurance, Defence and State PSC exams.
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Introduction to Current Affairs 14 August 2026
The Current Affairs of 14 August 2026 include several high-value developments for competitive examinations, led by India's 100 GWe nuclear energy target for 2047, Parliament's passage of the MMDR Amendment Bill 2026, the ₹1 lakh crore tender for Medium Transport Aircraft and India's move towards a Preferential Trade Agreement with SACU. Multilingual AI governance, railway safety, defence exercises and scientific research also remain important revision areas.
This exam-focused compilation consolidates National, International, Economy, Science, Environment, Defence, Appointments and Important Days updates while removing duplicate coverage across sources. Aspirants can regularly follow the daily current affairs section for similar revision-oriented coverage useful for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Insurance, Defence and State PSC examinations.
National Current Affairs
India Targets 100 GWe Nuclear Energy Capacity by 2047
Why in News: The Government of India presented a roadmap in Parliament to expand India's nuclear power capacity to 100 GWe by 2047 under the Nuclear Energy Mission, while promoting indigenous reactor technology, Small Modular Reactors and greater private-sector participation in the nuclear ecosystem.
Quick Facts
- Target nuclear capacity: 100 GWe by 2047.
- At least five indigenous Small Modular Reactors are targeted for operationalisation by 2033.
- Proposed indigenous designs include the 220 MWe Bharat Small Modular Reactor and 55 MWe SMR-55.
- Department of Atomic Energy was established in 1954 and functions directly under the Prime Minister.
- India's three-stage nuclear programme ultimately aims at large-scale utilisation of thorium.
Key Highlights
- The roadmap seeks a self-reliant nuclear energy ecosystem covering power generation, manufacturing, engineering and research.
- A 5 MWth High Temperature Gas Cooled Reactor is envisaged for applications including hydrogen production.
- The programme emphasises indigenous SMRs for flexible, lower-capacity nuclear deployment.
- The three-stage programme progresses from natural-uranium PHWRs to fast breeder reactors and eventually thorium-based fuel cycles.
- Expansion of isotope-production infrastructure is also planned for nuclear-medicine requirements.
Parliament Passes MMDR Amendment Bill 2026
Why in News: Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 on 13 August 2026 to encourage mineral exploration, widen access to critical and strategic minerals and reform rules governing captive mines and deep-seated mineral resources.
Quick Facts
- The Bill amends the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.
- Strategic minerals include lithium, graphite, nickel, cobalt, gold and silver.
- The National Mineral Exploration Trust is to be renamed the National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust.
- Composite-licence areas may be expanded by up to 30% for qualifying deep-seated discoveries.
- Mining-lease areas may receive a one-time expansion of up to 10%.
Key Highlights
- The amendment allows eligible lease holders to add specified strategic minerals discovered within existing lease areas.
- It removes the earlier 50% ceiling on sale of minerals from captive mines, permitting sale of surplus production.
- The renamed exploration trust receives an expanded mandate that includes financing mine development.
- Special provisions facilitate exploitation of minerals found more than 200 metres below the surface.
- The Bill also provides for regulation of electronic Mineral Exchanges for trading minerals and metals.
NCLT Launches E-Inspection and E-Certified Copy Services
Why in News: On 12 August 2026, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) launched e-Inspection and e-Certified Copy services to improve digital access to judicial records for advocates and litigants and strengthen technology-driven case management.
Quick Facts
- NCLT was constituted under the Companies Act, 2013.
- It was created on the recommendations of the V. Balakrishna Eradi Committee.
- Nodal ministry: Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
- Headquarters: New Delhi.
- NCLT is the adjudicating authority for corporate insolvency under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
Key Highlights
- The services have been integrated with the revamped NCLT digital ecosystem and e-Courts initiative.
- NCLT approved a record 78 resolution plans during April-June 2026.
- The resolution plans involved around ₹5,517.66 crore.
- A data-driven mechanism is being used to monitor case pendency across benches.
- Special Benches and workload redistribution are being used to improve disposal efficiency.
Indian Railways Approves Kavach 4.0 for Izzatnagar Division
Why in News: Indian Railways approved installation of Kavach Version 4.0 across 660 route km of the Izzatnagar Division of North Eastern Railway at an estimated cost of ₹295 crore.
Quick Facts
- Kavach is India's indigenous Automatic Train Protection system.
- Developed by the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO).
- Safety certification: Safety Integrity Level-4 (SIL-4).
- Communication backbone for the project: Long-Term Evolution (LTE).
- North Eastern Railway headquarters: Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Key Highlights
- Kavach is designed to prevent Signal Passed at Danger (SPAD) incidents and train collisions.
- It can automatically apply brakes if the loco pilot fails to respond appropriately.
- The system assists safe train operations at maximum permissible speeds.
- It is especially useful in poor-visibility conditions such as dense fog.
- The Izzatnagar project strengthens deployment of the latest Kavach specification on the railway network.
DIBD and NITI Aayog Partner for Multilingual AI Governance
Why in News: The Digital India BHASHINI Division and NITI Aayog signed a Statement of Intent on 12 August 2026 to develop multilingual, voice-first AI applications for inclusive governance under the BHASHINI for Seva/Sanchalan initiative.
Quick Facts
- DIBD functions under the Digital India Corporation, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
- The partnership covers BHASHINI Udyat, Mitra, AppMitra, Sahayogi and Pravakta.
- NITI TARA stands for Toolkit for Analysis, Review & Action.
- SMRITI stands for System for Meeting Recording, Information & Transcription Interface.
- The ecosystem supports 36 Indian text languages and 23 Indian voice languages.
Key Highlights
- The partnership will integrate AI-powered translation and language technologies into NITI Aayog's digital services.
- BHASHINI Sahayogi uses BhashaDaan to collect and curate text, audio and video language datasets.
- BHASHINI Pravakta focuses on wider awareness and adoption of multilingual AI tools.
- The initiative seeks to make digital governance more accessible to citizens across linguistic groups.
- DIBD's infrastructure already supports hundreds of government websites and large-scale daily AI inference workloads.
Gramin Gyan Setu App Connects 752 Libraries in Gandhinagar
Why in News: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Gramin Gyan Setu app on 12 August 2026 to interconnect rural libraries across the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency and expand access to books and competitive-exam resources.
Quick Facts
- Libraries connected: 752.
- Four major libraries provide access to around 2.8 lakh books.
- The network follows a hub-and-spoke model.
- MPLADS-funded vans will visit villages every fortnight.
- The launch coincided with the birth anniversary of S. R. Ranganathan, regarded as the Father of Library Science in India.
Key Highlights
- The initiative aims to improve knowledge accessibility for rural children and youth.
- Users can request books through the app for delivery to participating village libraries.
- The network covers villages in the Gandhinagar, Kalol and Sanand areas.
- Competitive-examination books form part of the shared resource pool.
- The system also enables monitoring of library use and citizen engagement.
PCIM&H and IPC Renew 'One Herb, One Standard' MoU
Why in News: The Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy and the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission renewed their MoU for three years to strengthen the 'One Herb, One Standard' initiative for medicinal plants.
Quick Facts
- The initiative was originally launched in 2022.
- PCIM&H functions under the Ministry of AYUSH.
- IPC functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- IPC was established in 2009 and is headquartered in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
- The initiative covers Ayurveda, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, Unani and Homoeopathy systems.
Key Highlights
- The programme seeks a common quality standard for the same medicinal plant used across different systems of medicine.
- It aims to reduce duplication and inconsistency in pharmacopoeial standards.
- The renewed framework will align Indian medicinal-plant standards with international quality requirements.
- Standardisation can support exports, quality assurance and Ease of Doing Business.
- The initiative also seeks to protect India's traditional medicinal knowledge and heritage.
National Scholarship Portal-DBT System Launched for Agriculture Students
Why in News: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare launched a National Scholarship Portal-Direct Benefit Transfer system for agriculture students and released scholarships and fellowships worth ₹21.35 crore to more than 6,000 students.
Quick Facts
- Launch venue: ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi.
- Students must complete One-Time Registration through the NSP OTR system.
- Scholarship payments are transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer.
- IARI was established in 1905.
- IARI functions under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
Key Highlights
- The digital system is intended to simplify and make scholarship disbursal more transparent.
- Scholarship amounts can be transferred directly on a monthly basis.
- The initiative centralises application, verification and payment processes.
- Financial assistance covers eligible agriculture students and research fellows.
Karnataka Bans Tobacco and Nicotine Products for One Year
Why in News: The Karnataka government prohibited the manufacture, storage, transport, distribution and sale of specified tobacco and nicotine products, including gutkha and tobacco-containing pan masala, for one year from 10 August 2026.
Quick Facts
- State: Karnataka.
- Duration: One year.
- Enforcement authority: Department of Food Safety and Drugs Administration.
- Relevant central law: Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
- FSSAI functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Key Highlights
- The prohibition covers manufacture as well as sale and distribution of the notified products.
- The government cited protection of public health and reduction of addiction as key objectives.
- The restriction specifically covers products containing tobacco or nicotine such as gutkha and certain pan masala products.
International Current Affairs
India and SACU Sign Terms of Reference for PTA Negotiations
Why in News: India and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) signed Terms of Reference in New Delhi to begin negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement, marking the first such ToR signed by India with an African regional grouping.
Quick Facts
- SACU was established in 1910 and is recognised as the world's oldest customs union.
- Headquarters: Windhoek, Namibia.
- Members: Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa.
- The proposed PTA framework covers eight negotiating chapters.
- Signing venue: Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi.
Key Highlights
- Negotiations will cover goods, rules of origin, customs procedures, trade remedies and dispute settlement.
- Priority sectors include engineering goods, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, textiles and agri-processing.
- India seeks greater access to African markets while supporting affordable medicines and IT capacity in SACU states.
- The proposed pact is intended to deepen India's trade and supply-chain integration with southern Africa.
8th BRICS Ocean and Polar Science Working Group Meeting Held in Goa
Why in News: The 8th meeting of the BRICS Working Group on Ocean and Polar Science and Technology commenced in Goa on 12 August 2026 under India's BRICS Presidency.
Quick Facts
- Host institution: National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR).
- Location: South Goa.
- Nodal ministry: Ministry of Earth Sciences.
- The OPST Working Group was established in 2018.
- Participating countries included India, Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Egypt, Indonesia and the UAE.
Key Highlights
- The meeting focused on ocean science, polar research, marine technology and scientific-data cooperation.
- Cooperation is important for understanding climate change and interactions between oceans, polar regions and the global climate system.
- India had previously hosted the group's third meeting in 2020.
- The 2026 meeting marked the second time India hosted this specific working group.
Economy & Banking
SBI Research Projects 8% GDP Growth for Q1 FY27
Why in News: SBI Research projected India's real GDP growth at 8% for the April-June quarter of FY27, compared with the Reserve Bank of India's projection of 7%.
Quick Facts
- Projected Q1 FY27 GDP growth: 8%.
- RBI projection cited by the report: 7%.
- The nowcasting exercise uses 54 high-frequency indicators.
- SBI was established on 1 July 1955.
- SBI headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Key Highlights
- A large majority of leading indicators showed acceleration compared with the previous year.
- Industrial production, services exports, airport cargo and credit growth were cited as supportive indicators.
- Government capital expenditure also contributed to the stronger growth assessment.
- The projection represents an independent research estimate rather than the official GDP release.
Bank of America to Acquire Up to 49.9% Stake in Jio Credit
Why in News: Bank of America Corporation and Jio Financial Services Limited entered into a joint-venture agreement under which Bank of America can acquire up to 49.9% in Jio Credit Limited in a transaction valued at around ₹18,268 crore.
Quick Facts
- Maximum proposed BofA stake: 49.9%.
- Transaction value: approximately ₹18,268 crore.
- Initial proposed equity acquisition: 26.5%.
- Initial investment value: around ₹6,612.90 crore.
- Jio Credit is an NBFC lending subsidiary of Jio Financial Services.
Key Highlights
- The investment remains subject to applicable regulatory and statutory approvals.
- The proposed board structure provides equal representation to JFSL and Bank of America.
- The partnership is designed to bring additional capital and global financial-services expertise to Jio Credit.
- Jio Credit was formerly known as Jio Finance Limited.
MCX and NISM to Establish Commodity Markets Research Centre
Why in News: Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) and the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM) signed an MoU at the Global Commodity Conclave 2026 to establish a dedicated Commodity Markets Research Centre.
Quick Facts
- The proposed centre will be based at NISM.
- Focus areas include commodity derivatives, hedging and corporate risk management.
- It will also cover compliance frameworks and evolving market practices.
- MCX will contribute commodity-market expertise while NISM will provide academic and research infrastructure.
Key Highlights
- The centre will undertake applied research, policy papers and white papers.
- Activities may include doctoral fellowships, faculty-development programmes and academic conferences.
- Training programmes will focus on responsible use of commodity derivatives for risk management.
- The collaboration is intended to deepen research and investor awareness in India's commodity markets.
Science & Technology
IISc Releases SraVaani Multilingual Speech-Recognition Model
Why in News: The Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru released SraVaani on 13 August 2026 as an open-source multilingual speech-recognition model designed for language-technology applications.
Quick Facts
- Model: SraVaani.
- Institution: Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.
- Release date: 13 August 2026.
- Type: Open-source multilingual speech-recognition model.
- Speech recognition converts spoken language into machine-readable text.
Key Highlights
- The model can support transcription, voice interfaces and multilingual digital services.
- Open-source availability can encourage academic and industry experimentation.
- Multilingual speech technology is particularly relevant to India's linguistic diversity.
CSIR-IICT Transfers Diabetic Foot Ulcer Technology to Viridis Biopharma
Why in News: CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, transferred an IND-ready phytopharmaceutical technology based on Gymnema sylvestre to Viridis Biopharma for development as a treatment for diabetic foot ulcers.
Quick Facts
- Research institution: CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad.
- Botanical source: Gymnema sylvestre.
- Primary indication: Diabetic foot ulcers.
- Developed under the CSIR Phytopharmaceutical Mission Phase-III.
- CSIR-IICT traces its origin to 1944.
Key Highlights
- The candidate has completed pre-clinical development and botanical standardisation.
- GLP-compliant safety studies have also been completed.
- The technology is moving towards clinical trials and commercial development.
- Potential applications may also include chronic wounds and inflammatory skin disorders.
- Regulatory submissions are planned for Indian and US regulators.
NITI Aayog Focuses on Strengthening India's Sports Science Ecosystem
Why in News: NITI Aayog convened a High-Level Expert Group meeting to strengthen India's sports-science ecosystem and support athlete performance through science, technology and evidence-based interventions.
Quick Facts
- Key areas of sports science include physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology and sports medicine.
- Data analytics is increasingly used for training-load management and performance assessment.
- Sports science also supports injury prevention, recovery and rehabilitation.
Key Highlights
- The initiative seeks a stronger scientific support system for elite and developing athletes.
- Evidence-based training can improve performance while reducing injury risk.
- Technology, data and specialised human resources form core components of a high-performance sports ecosystem.
Environment
Scientists Discover Three New Cascade Frog Species in Northeast India
Why in News: A research team led by Professor S. D. Biju of the University of Delhi reported three new cascade frog species from Northeast and eastern India after extensive fieldwork, DNA analysis and morphological studies.
Quick Facts
- Ammachi's Cascade Frog: Amolops ammachi from Tripura.
- Sendenyu Cascade Frog: Amolops sendenyu from Nagaland.
- Beautiful Cascade Frog: Amolops bella from West Bengal.
- The research involved more than 15 years of fieldwork.
- More than 300 geographic frog populations were studied.
Key Highlights
- The discoveries underline the biodiversity importance of Northeast India's streams and hill ecosystems.
- Researchers combined DNA sequencing with morphology for species identification.
- The study also documented several cascade-frog species as new records for India.
- Amolops ammachi was named after philanthropist Padmini Varkey, popularly known as Ammachi.
Defence
Defence Ministry Issues ₹1 Lakh Crore Tender for 60 Medium Transport Aircraft
Why in News: The Ministry of Defence issued a tender estimated at ₹1 lakh crore for procurement of 60 Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) to strengthen the Indian Air Force's tactical and strategic airlift capabilities.
Quick Facts
- Aircraft requirement: 60.
- Estimated tender value: ₹1 lakh crore.
- Required payload category: approximately 18-30 tonnes.
- Indian bidders include HAL, Tata Advanced Systems, Mahindra, Adani Defence & Aerospace and Reliance Defence.
- Indian Air Force was established on 8 October 1932.
Key Highlights
- The procurement is intended to modernise and expand the IAF's medium-airlift fleet.
- The process is expected to encourage localisation and domestic aerospace manufacturing.
- The tender forms part of a wider military-modernisation programme involving transport and combat aircraft.
- The Defence Acquisition Council is the Defence Ministry's apex procurement decision-making body and is chaired by the Defence Minister.
India and Malaysia Conduct Exercise Udara Shakti 2026
Why in News: The Indian Air Force and Royal Malaysian Air Force conducted the 3rd edition of Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 at Subang Air Base, Malaysia, from 10-14 August 2026 to improve interoperability and operational coordination.
Quick Facts
- Participants: Indian Air Force and Royal Malaysian Air Force.
- Venue: Subang Air Base, Selangor, Malaysia.
- Edition: 3rd.
- First edition was held in Malaysia in 2022.
- IAF deployment included Rafale fighters and C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft.
Key Highlights
- The exercise included flying activities and Subject Matter Expert exchanges.
- It focused on tactical learning, operational best practices and interoperability.
- The Royal Malaysian Air Force deployed platforms including Su-30MKM, F/A-18D and A400M aircraft.
- The exercise reinforces India-Malaysia defence cooperation.
India and Thailand Prepare for 15th Exercise MAITREE
Why in News: India and Thailand are set to conduct the 15th edition of Exercise MAITREE 2026, a bilateral army exercise aimed at strengthening military cooperation and interoperability.
Quick Facts
- Exercise MAITREE is conducted between India and Thailand.
- 2026 edition: 15th.
- Type: Bilateral army exercise.
- Primary objective: Military-to-military cooperation and interoperability.
Key Highlights
- The exercise enables both armies to exchange operational practices and field experience.
- Joint training improves coordination in shared operational scenarios.
- Exam Focus: MAITREE → India + Thailand.
Indian Navy Launches Second NGOPV 'Shruti'
Why in News: The Indian Navy's second Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel, 'Shruti', built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), was launched to strengthen maritime patrol and surveillance capabilities.
Quick Facts
- Vessel: Shruti.
- Type: Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel.
- Builder: Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers.
- It is the second vessel in the series.
- NGOPV stands for Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel.
Key Highlights
- Offshore patrol vessels support surveillance and protection of India's maritime interests.
- Typical roles include anti-piracy patrols and protection of offshore assets.
- Indigenous construction supports India's defence-manufacturing and maritime-security capabilities.
Current Affairs One-Liners
Quick Revision
- India's nuclear-energy target → 100 GWe by 2047 → at least five indigenous SMRs targeted by 2033.
- MMDR Amendment Bill 2026 → passed by Parliament → reforms critical-mineral exploration, captive mines and mineral exchanges.
- NCLT digital services → e-Inspection and e-Certified Copy → launched on 12 August 2026.
- Kavach 4.0 → Izzatnagar Division → 660 route km project costing around ₹295 crore.
- BHASHINI-NITI partnership → multilingual voice-first AI → implemented through BHASHINI for Seva/Sanchalan.
- Gramin Gyan Setu → Gandhinagar → connects 752 libraries with access to about 2.8 lakh books.
- One Herb, One Standard → PCIM&H + IPC → renewed MoU for three years.
- Agriculture scholarship portal → NSP-DBT → ₹21.35 crore released to more than 6,000 students.
- Karnataka tobacco restriction → one-year ban → covers notified tobacco/nicotine products including gutkha.
- Natural Farming Centres of Excellence → Gujarat → four centres in Navsari, Morbi, Bhavnagar and Chhota Udepur.
- Gujarat natural-farming allocation → ₹20 crore → Gujarat Prakrutik Krishi Vikas Board is nodal agency.
- Tamil Nadu Vettri Conclave → 97 MoUs worth ₹67,000 crore → projected 1.20 lakh jobs.
- India-SACU trade talks → PTA Terms of Reference → India's first such ToR with an African regional grouping.
- SACU → world's oldest customs union → established in 1910, headquarters Windhoek.
- Udara Shakti 2026 → India + Malaysia → 3rd edition at Subang Air Base.
- Exercise MAITREE 2026 → India + Thailand → 15th edition.
- Medium Transport Aircraft tender → 60 aircraft → estimated value ₹1 lakh crore.
- Indian Navy NGOPV → Shruti → second next-generation offshore patrol vessel built by GRSE.
- BRICS OPST meeting → 8th meeting → hosted in Goa by NCPOR.
- SraVaani → IISc Bengaluru → open-source multilingual speech-recognition model.
- Diabetic foot ulcer technology → CSIR-IICT → phytopharmaceutical based on Gymnema sylvestre.
- New cascade frogs → three species → reported from Tripura, Nagaland and West Bengal.
- Sports-science ecosystem → NITI Aayog → High-Level Expert Group focuses on athlete performance and evidence-based support.
- SBI Research Q1 FY27 estimate → 8% real GDP growth → compared with RBI projection of 7%.
- Bank of America-Jio Credit deal → up to 49.9% stake → transaction valued around ₹18,268 crore.
- Commodity Markets Research Centre → MCX + NISM → research, training, derivatives and risk-management focus.
- SEBI Accredited Investor certification → PMS Bazaar + NDML → partnership to streamline accreditation access.
- IBM AI Innovation Center → IBM + CHRIST University → focuses on GenAI, Agentic AI, LLMs and Responsible AI.
- NUCFDC new premises → Mumbai → inaugurated during Sahkar Nav-Kranti; 'Bank in a Box' platform launched.
- IIHT SUTRA 2026 → first national conclave of IIHTs → inaugurated in New Delhi by Giriraj Singh.
- Ram Nath Kovind autobiography → Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles → released by PM Narendra Modi.
- Dr. Bhooma V.G. → Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute, Mauritius → retired Indian Railway Personnel Service officer selected for leadership role.
- Vikram Sarabhai → Father of the Indian Space Programme → born on 12 August 1919.
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards → 2024 and 2025 awards presented → honours excellence in Indian performing arts.
- Three Sanchar Mitras → ITU Generation Connect Youth Envoys 2026-2030 → Ankit Kumar Pal, Manish Kumar Mandal and Susmita Sain.
- Gaj Gaurav Awards 2026 → elephant conservation → associated with World Elephant Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam.
- CSL EcoFreighter → MS Maria → second of eight MPVs delivered to Germany-based HS Schiffahrts.
- Hungary's new President → Andras Baka → elected by Parliament on 13 August 2026.
- Archana Varma → Secretary, Department of Water Resources → 1995-batch IAS officer of Assam cadre.
- Former Chinese Premier → Zhu Rongji → passed away aged 97.
- International Left-Handers Day → 13 August → raises awareness of left-handed people's experiences.
- World Organ Donation Day → 13 August → promotes organ-donation awareness and donor pledging.
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