Daily Current Affairs 23 & 24 August 2026: Important GK Updates for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams
This article covers the important Current Affairs of 23 & 24 August 2026, including the 3rd National Space Day, India's growing space-startup ecosystem, the ₹62,500-crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme, the first soil texture map, Sophie Adenot's historic ISS spacewalk, India-UK defence cooperation, India-Singapore and India-Mauritius agreements, Asian Games preparations, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand's historic BWF medal, and major banking and government initiatives. It includes 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 23 & 24 August 2026
The Current Affairs of 23 & 24 August 2026 carry major exam relevance across National, International, Economy, Science, Defence, Government Schemes and Sports sections. Key developments include India's 3rd National Space Day, the push to build a global space-startup hub, Sophie Adenot becoming the first French woman to perform a spacewalk, and the notification of the ₹62,500-crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme. These developments are important for direct GK, one-liner and conceptual questions in UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Insurance, Defence and State PSC examinations.
This consolidated two-day update merges overlapping reports from multiple current-affairs sources and presents them in an exam-focused format. Aspirants can continue their preparation through the daily current affairs section for regular revision and practice.
National Current Affairs
India Celebrates 3rd National Space Day 2026
Why in News: India observed the 3rd National Space Day on 23 August 2026, commemorating the successful Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing of 23 August 2023. The 2026 theme was "Towards Viksit Bharat: Innovating, Collaborating and Aspiring to Global Space Leadership".
Quick Facts
- Date: 23 August every year.
- Mission commemorated: Chandrayaan-3.
- Lunar landing site: Shiv Shakti Point.
- India became the 4th country to achieve a soft lunar landing and the first to land near the lunar south polar region.
- National-level celebration venue: Space Applications Centre (SAC), Ahmedabad.
Key Highlights
- The Vikram lander achieved the historic soft landing on the Moon on 23 August 2023.
- The occasion highlights India's indigenous capabilities in lunar exploration and space technology.
- The 2026 celebrations focused on industry partnerships, space startups and STEM promotion.
- National Space Day was first observed in India in 2024.
PM Modi Pushes India Towards a Global Space-Startup Hub
Why in News: On National Space Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the need to build a stronger ecosystem for Indian space startups and attract global investment and talent. India has around 440 space startups.
Quick Facts
- Space startups in India: approximately 440.
- Focus areas: launch vehicles, satellites, space applications and emerging technologies.
- Core objective: develop India into a global space innovation hub.
- Major policy direction: greater private-sector participation in space activities.
Key Highlights
- The ecosystem seeks to attract global capital, technology and skilled talent.
- Private participation is expanding beyond traditional government-led space activities.
- Space startups are expected to contribute to innovation, manufacturing and commercial space services.
MeitY Notifies ₹62,500 Crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme
Why in News: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology notified the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) on 21 August 2026 with a budgetary outlay of ₹62,500 crore to strengthen India's handset manufacturing ecosystem.
Quick Facts
- Scheme outlay: ₹62,500 crore.
- Duration: FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31.
- Target Segments: TS1 for general manufacturers and TS2 for Indian-owned brands.
- TS1 incentive range: 2.25%-5%.
- TS2 incentive: 5%, with an additional 3% for Indian design and R&D.
Key Highlights
- TS1 applicants require minimum turnover of ₹10,000 crore in FY 2025-26.
- TS2 applicants require minimum turnover of ₹1,000 crore and more than 51% Indian citizen shareholding.
- Additional localisation incentive can reach 1.5%[/color>.
- Projected cumulative mobile-phone production is [color=red]₹39 lakh crore.
- The scheme is expected to generate approximately 60,000 direct jobs.
National Campaign on Entrepreneurship-II Launched for Lakhpati Didis
Why in News: The Ministry of Rural Development launched National Campaign on Entrepreneurship-II under DAY-NRLM for 21 August-21 November 2026 to accelerate rural women-led enterprises and support the goal of creating 6 crore Lakhpati Didis.
Quick Facts
- Duration: 3 months.
- Mission: Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).
- Target: 6 crore Lakhpati Didis.
- Market platforms: ONDC and GeM.
- New bulletin: Sankalp Shakti.
Key Highlights
- Targets training of 5 lakh SHG women and formalisation of 50,000 enterprises.
- 2 lakh producer-group members are targeted for integration.
- 25,000 SHG members are targeted for onboarding on e-commerce platforms.
- CRP-EPs and BDSPs will be recognised as Udyam Sakhis.
Chhattisgarh Strengthens PM GatiShakti Implementation
Why in News: The Government of Chhattisgarh signed two MoUs with BISAG-N and National Logistics Data Services Ltd (NLDSL) to strengthen geospatial planning and integrated logistics under PM GatiShakti.
Quick Facts
- Platform: PM GatiShakti National Master Plan.
- Departments onboarded: more than 35.
- Mandatory layers mapped: 41.
- Additional data layers: more than 600.
- Use cases/tools: 45 use cases and 30 tools.
Key Highlights
- BISAG-N will strengthen GIS and geospatial applications for infrastructure planning.
- NLDSL will provide integrated logistics data and analytics.
- The state developed a GEO Portal with GIS, AI-based planning and NOC capabilities.
- Chhattisgarh was recognised as a high performer among landlocked states in LEADS 2025.
UP Cabinet Approves 180-Day Maternity Leave Without Two-Year Gap
Why in News: The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved a proposal on 23 August 2026 allowing eligible state government women employees to avail 180 days maternity leave without the earlier mandatory two-year gap between two maternity leaves.
Quick Facts
- Maternity leave: 180 days.
- Benefit: Can be availed twice during the entire service period, including for adopted children.
- State: Uttar Pradesh.
- Legal context: Rule 27 of the Maternity Benefit framework.
Key Highlights
- The decision follows the relaxation of the relevant maternity-leave restriction by the Allahabad High Court.
- The Cabinet also approved widening of a 9.025-km Panchkosi Parikrama Marg stretch into a four-lane road.
- The revised cost of the Ayodhya road project is ₹466.45 crore.
International Current Affairs
India-Singapore Strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Why in News: India and Singapore strengthened their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the 4th India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable, expanding cooperation in semiconductors, digital payments, fintech, green energy, healthcare and advanced manufacturing.
Quick Facts
- Roundtable: 4th India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable.
- Key sectors: semiconductors, fintech, digital connectivity, green hydrogen and clean energy.
- Future cooperation: space technology, SMRs and cybersecurity.
- 4th Singapore-India Hackathon: 15-17 November 2026.
Key Highlights
- The two countries explored the Green Lane Initiative for Semiconductors.
- Cooperation includes sustainable shipping and green hydrogen supply chains.
- Two MoUs and one Letter of Intent were exchanged during the engagement.
- The partnership covers both strategic technology and sustainable-development priorities.
India and Mauritius Sign Energy Cooperation Agreements
Why in News: India and Mauritius signed two key agreements covering oil and gas cooperation and assured petroleum-product supplies during Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri's visit to Mauritius.
Quick Facts
- Visit: 20-21 August 2026.
- Partners: Government of India and Government of Mauritius.
- Petroleum supplier: Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).
- Supply agreement duration: 5 years.
- Products: petrol, diesel and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF).
Key Highlights
- A Government-to-Government MoU established a framework for cooperation across the energy value chain.
- IOC signed the petroleum supply agreement with the State Trading Corporation of Mauritius.
- Petroleum products will be supplied to Port Louis.
- India aims to increase refining capacity to more than 309 MT annually by 2032.
India and Brazil Sign MoU on Telecommunications and ICT
Why in News: India and Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 21 August 2026 to strengthen cooperation in telecommunications and Information and Communication Technologies on the sidelines of the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting in Pune.
Quick Facts
- Venue: Pune, Maharashtra.
- Indian signatory: Jyotiraditya M. Scindia.
- Brazilian signatory: Frederico de Siqueira Filho.
- Technologies: 5G, 6G, AI, IoT, Open RAN, D2D and NTNs.
Key Highlights
- Cooperation extends to LEO satellites and satellite/orbit management.
- The agreement covers DPI, optical fibre and submarine cables.
- Cybersecurity, spectrum management and digital inclusion are also included.
- The framework is based on equality, mutual benefit and mutual respect.
27th India-Russia IRIGC Session Held in Moscow
Why in News: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited Russia on 23-24 August 2026 and co-chaired the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission (IRIGC) in Moscow with Russian co-chair Denis Manturov.
Quick Facts
- Forum: India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission (IRIGC).
- Session: 27th.
- Venue: Moscow, Russia.
- Focus: trade, economy, science, technology and culture.
Key Highlights
- IRIGC is an institutional mechanism for India-Russia economic and bilateral cooperation.
- The meeting sought to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors.
- The engagement comes amid continued India-Russia strategic and economic relations.
25th India-UK Defence Consultative Group Meeting
Why in News: The 25th India-UK Defence Consultative Group (DCG) meeting was held in New Delhi on 21 August 2026 to review bilateral defence-industrial cooperation and strategic priorities.
Quick Facts
- Indian co-chair: Rajesh Kumar Singh, Defence Secretary.
- UK co-chair: Jeremy Pocklington, Permanent Under Secretary for Defence.
- Key framework: India-UK Vision 2035.
- Roadmap: Ten-year Defence Industrial Roadmap.
Key Highlights
- Both sides discussed defence R&D and industrial cooperation.
- Military exchanges through exercises, training and capacity building will be expanded.
- The meeting recognised the Regional Maritime Security Centre of Excellence under IPOI.
- The engagement reinforces India's strategic partnership with the United Kingdom in the Indo-Pacific.
Economy & Banking
ADB Approves USD 230 Million for Chennai Water Supply Upgrade
Why in News: The Government of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a USD 230 million loan agreement to modernise water supply and sanitation infrastructure in Chennai. A separate ₹1,750-crore ADB loan will support government-school infrastructure in Karnataka.
Quick Facts
- Chennai project loan: USD 230 million.
- Implementing area: Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- Karnataka school project: ₹1,750 crore.
- Chennai milestone: first Indian city to implement a comprehensive ring-main water supply system.
Key Highlights
- The Chennai project targets modernisation and expansion of water supply and sanitation.
- The Karnataka project is scheduled over four years up to 2029-30.
- Karnataka Public Schools will provide integrated education infrastructure from LKG to Class 12.
Razorpay Introduces Multi-Currency EEFC Facility for Exporters
Why in News: Razorpay introduced a multi-currency Exchange Earners' Foreign Currency (EEFC) settlement facility in partnership with RBL Bank to help exporters retain foreign-currency earnings and manage international payments.
Quick Facts
- Account: Multi-currency EEFC.
- Partner bank: RBL Bank.
- Supported currencies: USD, EUR, GBP, AED and SGD.
- Razorpay founded: 2014.
Key Highlights
- The facility allows eligible exporters to retain foreign-currency earnings without immediate conversion into INR.
- It can reduce foreign-exchange conversion costs.
- The solution is designed to improve cash-flow management for international businesses.
IDFC First Bank Raises USD 500 Million Through Maiden Overseas Bonds
Why in News: IDFC First Bank entered the global debt market by raising USD 500 million through its first international bond issuance on 19 August 2026.
Quick Facts
- Amount raised: USD 500 million.
- Instrument: Three-year fixed-rate senior notes.
- Coupon: 5.625%.
- Maturity: 2029.
- Issuance location: IFSC Banking Unit, GIFT City, Gandhinagar.
Key Highlights
- The bonds received a BBB- investment-grade rating with stable outlook from S&P Global Ratings.
- The issue was conducted under Regulation S for offshore investors.
- The transaction diversifies the bank's funding base and supports long-term expansion.
DGFT Eases Rupee Invoicing Rules for Exporters
Why in News: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade eased rules for rupee-based export transactions under the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, giving exporters greater flexibility in invoicing and receiving payments.
Quick Facts
- Regulator/authority: Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT).
- Policy: Foreign Trade Policy 2023.
- Export invoices may be denominated in INR or foreign currencies for eligible countries outside the ACU.
- RBI framework referenced: Foreign Exchange Management regulations.
Key Highlights
- Eligible rupee export payments can qualify for FTP benefits, except for exports to Nepal and Bhutan under the stated provision.
- Exports financed through EXIM Bank or Government of India lines of credit may also be invoiced in INR.
- The change supports greater international use of the Indian rupee in trade settlement.
Science & Technology
NBSS&LUP Develops India's First Soil Texture Map
Why in News: The National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning (NBSS&LUP) released India's first soil texture map and marked its Golden Jubilee Foundation Day on 23 August 2026.
Quick Facts
- Organisation: NBSS&LUP, under ICAR.
- Established: 1976.
- Headquarters: Nagpur, Maharashtra.
- Mapping resolution: soil characteristics for every one hectare of land.
- Technologies: remote sensing, satellite imagery and AI.
Key Highlights
- The map supports region-specific agricultural policy and resource allocation.
- It follows India's first soil-depth map released in 2025.
- The bureau plans to map soil water-retention and absorption capacity next.
- The 2026 event marked 50 years of the bureau's present institutional status.
Sophie Adenot Becomes First French Woman to Walk in Space
Why in News: French ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot became the first French woman to perform a spacewalk during an ISS maintenance mission with NASA astronaut Anil Menon.
Quick Facts
- Location: International Space Station (ISS).
- Spacewalk duration: approximately 6.5 hours.
- Major task: replacement of a space-to-ground antenna.
- Work area: Z1 truss above the Unity module.
- Second spacewalk scheduled: 25 August 2026.
Key Highlights
- Adenot became the first French woman to conduct an EVA.
- The ISS is a joint project involving NASA, Roscosmos, JAXA, ESA and CSA.
- The station operates as a microgravity research laboratory in Low Earth Orbit.
- ESA was established in 1975 and is headquartered in Paris.
D-Propulse Demonstrates India's First Indigenous 5 kN Air-Breathing RDE
Why in News: Indian defence-propulsion startup D-Propulse Aerospace demonstrated India's first indigenous 5 kN air-breathing Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) integrated with an aerospike nozzle at a DRDO test facility.
Quick Facts
- Engine type: air-breathing Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE).
- Thrust: 5 kN.
- Technology Readiness Level achieved: TRL-5.
- Test location: Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Planned launch: December 2027.
Key Highlights
- RDEs use pressure-gain combustion and can improve thermodynamic efficiency.
- The technology is designed for high-supersonic and hypersonic applications.
- The reported efficiency advantage is approximately 15-25% over conventional air-breathing propulsion.
- The technology was incubated at IIT Madras.
CMLRE Releases National Report on Deep-Sea Fishery Resources
Why in News: The Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE) released a national report on deep-sea and distant-water fishery resources in India's EEZ to support the Blue Economy.
Quick Facts
- EEZ covered: 2.37 million sq km.
- Mesopelagic zone: 200-1,000 metres below the ocean surface.
- Research base: more than 400 oceanographic cruises.
- Research vessel: FORV Sagar Sampada.
- CMLRE headquarters: Kochi, Kerala.
Key Highlights
- The report synthesises nearly four decades of oceanographic research.
- Resources studied include lanternfishes, deep-sea shrimps, Antarctic krill and oceanic squids.
- Important ecological areas include Kollam Bank, Angria Bank and the Thiruvananthapuram terrace.
- Advanced tools include eDNA, AI and satellite observations.
Defence
INS Mangrol Delivered to Indian Navy
Why in News: Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) delivered INS Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft of its class, to the Indian Navy in August 2026.
Quick Facts
- Class: Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC).
- Series: 3rd of 8 vessels.
- Indigenous content: more than 80%.
- Builder: Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi.
- Primary role: shallow-water anti-submarine warfare and maritime surveillance.
Key Highlights
- The craft uses water-jet propulsion for high-speed coastal operations.
- It carries torpedoes, anti-submarine rockets, radars and sonars.
- The project supports Aatmanirbhar Bharat in naval shipbuilding.
- The vessels are intended to replace the legacy Abhay-class corvettes.
DRDO Transfers Submarine-Fired Decoy Technology to BDL
Why in News: The Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) of DRDO signed a Transfer of Technology agreement with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for indigenous manufacturing of the Submarine-Fired Decoy on 22 August 2026.
Quick Facts
- System: Submarine-Fired Decoy (SFD).
- Developer: NSTL, DRDO.
- Manufacturer: BDL.
- Primary purpose: protection of submarines against incoming torpedoes.
Key Highlights
- The decoy deploys false targets and signals to mislead hostile torpedoes.
- Technology transfer enables transition from laboratory development to large-scale production.
- The system reduces dependence on foreign suppliers for underwater countermeasures.
- It strengthens India's indigenous naval-warfare technology base.
INS Sudarshini Sails on LOKAYAN 2026 Mission
Why in News: Indian Navy sail-training ship INS Sudarshini sailed towards Lisbon, Portugal, as part of the LOKAYAN 2026 mission after its visit to Ponta Delgada.
Quick Facts
- Ship: INS Sudarshini.
- Type: sail-training ship.
- Mission: LOKAYAN 2026.
- Previous port: Ponta Delgada.
- Next destination: Lisbon, Portugal.
Key Highlights
- The deployment supports naval sail training and traditional seamanship.
- It also contributes to India's maritime outreach and naval diplomacy.
- The mission reflects the Indian Navy's international engagement through training ships.
Sports
India Approves 492-Athlete Squad for Asian Games 2026
Why in News: The Sports Ministry approved a contingent of 492 Indian athletes for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Quick Facts
- Games: 20th Asian Games.
- Host: Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
- Dates: 19 September-4 October 2026.
- Total athletes: 492 = 265 men + 227 women.
- Largest representation: Athletics with 73 athletes.
Key Highlights
- India will compete across multiple sporting disciplines.
- The contingent includes 20 badminton athletes.
- The approval provides the official size of India's contingent ahead of the continental multi-sport event.
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Win Historic BWF Women's Doubles Medal
Why in News: Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand won bronze in women's doubles at the BWF World Championships 2026, securing India's first women's doubles World Championships medal since 2011.
Quick Facts
- Event: BWF World Championships 2026.
- Medal: Bronze.
- Date: 22 August 2026.
- Host: New Delhi, India.
- Previous Indian women's doubles medal: Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa, 2011.
Key Highlights
- The pair ended India's 15-year medal drought in women's doubles at the World Championships.
- They became only the second Indian women's doubles pair to win a World Championships medal.
- They lost the semifinal to China's Tan Ning and Liu Sheng Shu.
- The 2026 championship was the 30th edition and returned to India after 17 years.
BRICS Sports Ministers Adopt Joint Declaration
Why in News: The BRICS Sports Ministers' Meeting in Visakhapatnam adopted a joint declaration focused on cooperation in traditional sports, sports science and technology.
Quick Facts
- Venue: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
- Key document: Joint Declaration.
- Focus: traditional sports, sports science and sports technology.
- Objective: strengthen international sports cooperation.
Key Highlights
- The declaration promotes preservation and development of traditional sports.
- Member countries will strengthen knowledge sharing in sports science.
- Greater use of technology in sports development is a key focus.
Reports & Indices
National Report on Deep-Sea and Distant-Water Fishery Resources
Why in News: The CMLRE report provides a scientific assessment of deep-sea fishery resources within India's EEZ and supports sustainable management of marine resources under the Blue Economy framework.
Quick Facts
- Indian EEZ: 2.37 million sq km.
- EEZ extends up to 200 nautical miles from the coastal baseline.
- Mesopelagic zone studied: 200-1,000 metres[/color>.
- Report publisher: [color=yellow]CMLRE, Ministry of Earth Sciences.
Key Highlights
- The report is based on nearly four decades of marine research.
- It supports resource management and India's Vision 2047.
- The work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 14, Life Below Water.
Government Schemes
National Campaign on Entrepreneurship-II under DAY-NRLM
Why in News: The three-month national campaign focuses on strengthening women-led rural enterprises, formalisation, digital adoption, producer groups and market access.
Quick Facts
- Campaign period: 21 August-21 November 2026.
- Mission: DAY-NRLM.
- Vision: 6 crore Lakhpati Didis.
- Platforms: ONDC and GeM.
Key Highlights
- The campaign supports both farm and non-farm enterprises.
- Enterprise formalisation and e-commerce adoption are major components.
- Sankalp Shakti was launched as a Rural Enterprise Technical Bulletin.
Awards & Honours
National Teachers' Awards 2026
Why in News: President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to confer the National Teachers' Awards on 48 selected school teachers on 5 September 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Quick Facts
- Total awardees: 48 — 26 male and 22 female.
- Representation: 27 States, 7 Union Territories and 6 Central Government organisations.
- Selection: three stages — District, State and National.
- Award date: 5 September.
Key Highlights
- The awards recognise excellence in school education.
- The National Teachers' Awards were first instituted in 1958.
- September 5 marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Important Days
International Day Commemorating Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
Why in News: The United Nations observes this international day annually on 22 August to condemn violence against individuals targeted because of their religion or beliefs and to promote tolerance and human rights.
Quick Facts
- Date: 22 August.
- UNGA Resolution: A/RES/73/296.
- Resolution adopted: 28 May 2019.
- First observed: 22 August 2019.
Key Highlights
- The day supports victims of religiously motivated violence and terrorism.
- It promotes interfaith and intercultural dialogue.
- The observance reaffirms protection of religious minorities and human rights.
Current Affairs One-Liners
Quick Revision
- National Space Day 2026 → 23 August → 3rd observance commemorating Chandrayaan-3.
- National Space Day 2026 theme → "Towards Viksit Bharat..." → focus on global space leadership.
- India's space startups → around 440 → focus on global investment and talent.
- NSDC-Cultus-AWS skilling initiative → 1.5 lakh learners → 10,000 under AWS re/Start.
- AWS re/Start → 12-week programme → job-oriented cloud training.
- Asian Games 2026 Indian contingent → 492 athletes → 265 men and 227 women.
- Asian Games 2026 → Aichi-Nagoya, Japan → 19 September-4 October 2026.
- BRICS Sports Ministers' Meeting → Visakhapatnam → adopted a Joint Declaration.
- FIH Women's Hockey World Cup → India vs Australia → semi-final qualification at stake.
- H1N1 clarification → ICMR → no new H1N1 strain detected in India.
- Salal Dam → 690 MW → located on the Chenab River in Reasi, J&K.
- 27th IRIGC Session → Moscow → co-chaired by S. Jaishankar and Denis Manturov.
- INS Sudarshini → LOKAYAN 2026 → sailed towards Lisbon from Ponta Delgada.
- Sophie Adenot → first French woman to conduct a spacewalk → ISS maintenance mission.
- India's first soil texture map → NBSS&LUP → uses remote sensing, satellite imagery and AI.
- NBSS&LUP Golden Jubilee → 50 years → institutional status dates to 1976.
- Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme → ₹62,500 crore → operational through FY 2030-31.
- MPMS localisation incentive → up to 1.5% → linked to domestic sourcing of components.
- India-Singapore partnership → semiconductors, fintech and green energy → expanded under 4th Ministerial Roundtable.
- India-Mauritius petroleum pact → 5 years → IOC to supply petrol, diesel and ATF.
- India-Brazil telecom MoU → 5G, 6G, AI and IoT → signed alongside BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting.
- India-UK DCG → 25th meeting → focused on defence industrial cooperation and Vision 2035.
- ADB Chennai project → USD 230 million → water supply and sanitation upgrade.
- Karnataka school project → ₹1,750 crore ADB loan → infrastructure and learning facilities.
- Razorpay EEFC facility → multi-currency settlement → supports USD, EUR, GBP, AED and SGD.
- IDFC First Bank overseas bonds → USD 500 million → coupon 5.625%, maturity 2029.
- DGFT rupee invoicing rules → INR invoicing expanded → linked with FTP 2023 and RBI regulations.
- INS Mangrol → 3rd of 8 ASW-SWCs → over 80% indigenous content.
- Submarine-Fired Decoy technology → DRDO NSTL to BDL → protects submarines against torpedoes.
- India's indigenous RDE → 5 kN air-breathing engine → demonstrated by D-Propulse at TRL-5.
- Treesa Jolly & Gayatri Gopichand → bronze → India's first women's doubles World Championships medal since 2011.
- National Teachers' Awards 2026 → 48 teachers → to be conferred on 5 September.
- 57th IFFI → Goa, 20-28 November 2026 → Festival Director Ashutosh Gowariker.
- Analogue paneer ban → Karnataka → one-year prohibition effective from 17 August 2026.
- UP maternity leave reform → 180 days → available twice during service period under the approved proposal.
- Rajasthan Rampura school → ₹18 lakh sanctioned → ₹12 lakh DMFT + ₹6 lakh MLA fund.
- Paradip Port projects → approximately ₹2,008 crore total → infrastructure plus mechanisation.
- Paradip mechanisation → ₹1,580.36 crore → target of 100% berth mechanisation by 2030.
- IIT Hyderabad-Jindal Steel CoE → advanced steel research → focus on high-strength and value-added steels.
- Wizz Voyager → Wizzmoni + Oman Air → AI-powered card supporting more than 35 currencies.
- International Day for Victims of Religious Violence → 22 August → UNGA Resolution A/RES/73/296.
- Himachal forest economy MoU → ₹22,600 crore potential → ISB-BIPP partnership for science-based governance.
- Himachal bio-resources → amla, pine needles, wild mangoes, sal seeds and rhododendron flowers → targeted for economic development.
- Chhattisgarh PM GatiShakti → 35+ departments → 41 mandatory and 600+ additional data layers mapped.
- MALHAR 2026 → C. P. Radhakrishnan → monsoon-themed celebration of Indian classical music.
- National Coach Accreditation Board → MYAS → proposed apex body for standardising sports coaching.
- NCAB recommendation → Pullela Gopichand task force → includes coach accreditation and talent scouting reforms.
- Sowcar Janaki → Padma Shri recipient → veteran actress who appeared in more than 400 films.
- Sajjan Kumar → former Congress MP → passed away at age 80 after convictions related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
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