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150 years of Vande Mataram: first-time rendition at Red Fort ceremony
Marking 150 years of Vande Mataram (composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1876, later part of Anandamath), the national song was rendered for the first time at the Red Fort Independence Day ceremony. / वंदे मातरम् (1876 में बंकिम चंद्र चट्टोपाध्याय द्वारा रचित) के 150 वर्ष पूरे होने पर लाल किले के स्वतंत्रता दिवस समारोह में पहली बार राष्ट्रगीत की प्रस्तुति हुई।
IBPS PO prelims admit card out; exam on 22-23 August
IBPS released the PO/MT-XVI prelims admit card on 14 August at ibps.in for the 22-23 August 2026 exam (four shifts daily); 7,565 vacancies, mains on 4 October. / IBPS ने 22-23 अगस्त की प्रीलिम्स परीक्षा के लिए PO/MT-XVI एडमिट कार्ड ibps.in पर जारी किया; 7,565 रिक्तियां, मेन्स 4 अक्टूबर को।
India celebrates its 80th Independence Day
PM Modi delivered his 13th consecutive Independence Day address from the Red Fort as India marked its 80th Independence Day, with around 5,000 special guests including PM Vishwakarma artisans, start-up founders and women entrepreneurs. / प्रधानमंत्री मोदी ने लाल किले से लगातार 13वीं बार स्वतंत्रता दिवस संबोधन दिया; भारत ने 80वां स्वतंत्रता दिवस मनाया, जिसमें लगभग 5,000 विशेष अतिथि शामिल हुए।
GI-tagged Mithila Makhana gets first export consignment to Australia
18 metric tonnes of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana were exported to Australia — the first such export consignment from Bihar. / GI-टैग प्राप्त मिथिला मखाना की 18 मीट्रिक टन की पहली खेप ऑस्ट्रेलिया निर्यात की गई — बिहार से इस तरह का पहला निर्यात।
PM releases Ram Nath Kovind's autobiography
PM Narendra Modi released former President Ram Nath Kovind's autobiography, \"Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles\". / प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने पूर्व राष्ट्रपति रामनाथ कोविंद की आत्मकथा \"ट्रायम्फ ऑफ द इंडियन रिपब्लिक: माय लाइफ, माय स्ट्रगल्स\" का विमोचन किया।
Cabinet approves GOBARdhan scheme outlay of ₹23,731 crore
The Union Cabinet approved the GOBARdhan scheme with an outlay of ₹23,731 crore for biogas and waste-to-wealth initiatives. / केंद्रीय मंत्रिमंडल ने बायोगैस और कचरे-से-संपदा पहलों के लिए ₹23,731 करोड़ के परिव्यय वाली गोबरधन योजना को मंज़ूरी दी।
Bhawana Kanth becomes first woman to complete IAF Fighter Combat Leader course
Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth became the first woman fighter pilot to complete the Indian Air Force's Fighter Combat Leader (FCL) course. / स्क्वाड्रन लीडर भावना कंठ भारतीय वायुसेना का फाइटर कॉम्बैट लीडर (FCL) कोर्स पूरा करने वाली पहली महिला फाइटर पायलट बनीं।
Physicist Deepak Dhar receives the Dirac Medal
Indian physicist Deepak Dhar received the Dirac Medal of the ICTP for his contributions to statistical physics. / भारतीय भौतिक विज्ञानी दीपक धर को सांख्यिकीय भौतिकी में योगदान के लिए ICTP का डिराक मेडल प्रदान किया गया।
Hungary elects András Baka as President
Hungary elected former Supreme Court chief András Baka as the country's new President; he assumes office on 19 August. / हंगरी ने पूर्व सुप्रीम कोर्ट प्रमुख आंद्रास बाका को नया राष्ट्रपति चुना; वे 19 अगस्त को पदभार ग्रहण करेंगे।
India and Nepal sign 8 development MoUs
India and Nepal signed eight MoUs covering education, health and agriculture projects to be implemented with Indian grant assistance. / भारत और नेपाल ने शिक्षा, स्वास्थ्य और कृषि परियोजनाओं के लिए भारतीय अनुदान सहायता से आठ समझौता ज्ञापनों (MoU) पर हस्ताक्षर किए।
India signs Terms of Reference for PTA with SACU
India and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) signed the Terms of Reference for a Preferential Trade Agreement — India's first with an African customs union. / भारत और दक्षिणी अफ्रीकी सीमा शुल्क संघ (SACU) ने अधिमान्य व्यापार समझौते (PTA) की शर्तों पर हस्ताक्षर किए — किसी अफ्रीकी कस्टम्स यूनियन के साथ भारत का पहला ऐसा समझौता।
Railways approves Kavach 4.0 rollout on 660 route km
Indian Railways approved deployment of Kavach 4.0, the indigenous automatic train protection system, over 660 route km at a cost of about ₹295 crore. / भारतीय रेलवे ने स्वदेशी स्वचालित ट्रेन सुरक्षा प्रणाली कवच 4.0 को लगभग ₹295 करोड़ की लागत से 660 रूट किमी पर लागू करने की मंज़ूरी दी।
Retail inflation rises to 4.45%, a 19-month high
CPI retail inflation for July 2026 rose to 4.45%, the highest in 19 months, driven mainly by food and fuel prices. / जुलाई 2026 की खुदरा (CPI) महंगाई 4.45% रही — 19 महीनों में सर्वाधिक, मुख्यतः खाद्य और ईंधन कीमतों के कारण।
Payment and Settlement Systems Act amended as UPI completes 10 years
As UPI completed 10 years, Parliament amended the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, removing the statutory prohibition on MDR (merchant discount rate) for UPI and RuPay transactions. / UPI के 10 वर्ष पूरे होने पर संसद ने भुगतान और निपटान प्रणाली अधिनियम में संशोधन किया, जिससे UPI और RuPay लेनदेन पर MDR की वैधानिक रोक हटाई गई।
Parliament passes amendment renaming Kerala as Keralam
Parliament has passed the constitutional amendment officially changing the name of the state of Kerala to Keralam, aligning the English name with the Malayalam usage. / संसद ने संविधान संशोधन पारित कर केरल राज्य का आधिकारिक नाम बदलकर केरलम कर दिया, जो मलयालम प्रयोग के अनुरूप है।
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day observed on 14 August
India observed Partition Horrors Remembrance Day on 14 August, instituted in 2021 in memory of those who suffered during the 1947 Partition. / 14 अगस्त को विभाजन विभीषिका स्मृति दिवस मनाया गया, जो 1947 के विभाजन के पीड़ितों की स्मृति में 2021 से मनाया जाता है।
RRB JE 2026 detailed CEN out: 3,993 vacancies, apply till 13 September
The detailed RRB JE notification (CEN 04/2026) was published on 13 August with a revised total of 3,993 vacancies; applications run 14 August–13 September on rrbapply.gov.in. / RRB JE की विस्तृत अधिसूचना (CEN 04/2026) 13 अगस्त को जारी हुई — संशोधित कुल 3,993 रिक्तियां; आवेदन 14 अगस्त से 13 सितंबर तक rrbapply.gov.in पर।
India crosses 300.5 GW of non-fossil power capacity
India's installed non-fossil-fuel power capacity crossed 300.5 GW, progressing toward the 500 GW target by 2030. / भारत की गैर-जीवाश्म ईंधन आधारित स्थापित विद्युत क्षमता 300.5 गीगावाट पार कर गई — 2030 तक 500 गीगावाट लक्ष्य की ओर प्रगति।
RRB JE 2026: 4,098 vacancies, applications open 14 August
Railway Recruitment Boards notified RRB JE 2026 (CEN 04/2026) with 4,098 vacancies for Junior Engineer, DMS and CMA posts. Online applications run 14 August to 13 September 2026 on rrbapply.gov.in.
World Organ Donation Day observed on 13 August
World Organ Donation Day is observed on 13 August to spread awareness about organ donation and encourage people to pledge organs after death.
International Left-Handers Day observed on 13 August
International Left-Handers Day is observed on 13 August every year since 1976 to celebrate left-handed people and raise awareness of their needs.
India expands urea imports amid West Asia supply disruption
India expanded urea imports from Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria and Georgia to address domestic fertiliser shortages amid West Asia supply disruptions, reported 12 August 2026.
Himachal Pradesh levies Widow and Orphan Cess on fuel
Himachal Pradesh implemented a Widow and Orphan Cess on petrol and high-speed diesel under its state VAT legislation, announced 12 August 2026, to fund welfare of widows and orphans.
Sangeet Natak Akademi announces Fellowships and Awards for 2024 and 2025
The Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's national academy for music, dance and drama, announced its Fellowship and Award selections for the years 2024 and 2025 on 12 August 2026.
GRSE launches second next-generation offshore patrol vessel Shruti
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, launched Shruti, the Indian Navy's second Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), on 12 August 2026.
India wins 12 medals at UCI Parasport Denmark Grand Prix
India's para-cyclists won 12 medals at the UCI Parasport Grand Prix track cycling event in Odense, Denmark, held from 7 August 2026.
International Youth Day observed on 12 August
International Youth Day is observed on 12 August every year, designated by the UN in 1999 to draw attention to youth issues worldwide.
Lebanon abolishes the death penalty
Lebanon's Parliament voted on 11 August 2026 to formally abolish capital punishment, replacing it with life imprisonment with aggravated hard labour.
New fern species Pteris madhusoodananii found in Kolli Hills
Pteris madhusoodananii, a newly described fern species endemic to the Kolli Hills of Tamil Nadu, was published in the Nordic Journal of Botany in August 2026.
Skyroot Aerospace signs multi-launch agreement with HEX20
Indian private space company Skyroot Aerospace signed a Multi-Launch Agreement with Australia's HEX20 for Earth-observation and payload demonstration missions, announced 11 August 2026.
NASA invites ISRO to join its Moon Base programme
NASA invited ISRO to participate in its Moon Base programme under the Artemis Accords framework, announced 11 August 2026 — deepening India-US space cooperation.
Syrian court sentences former President Bashar al-Assad in absentia
Syria's Fourth Criminal Court sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia on 11 August 2026 for crimes against humanity and war crimes.
World Biofuel Day observed on 10 August
World Biofuel Day is observed on 10 August, marking the day in 1893 when Rudolf Diesel first ran an engine on peanut oil. India promotes biofuels through ethanol blending and the SATAT scheme.
PM inaugurates Param Pragya supercomputing facility at IIT Delhi
The Prime Minister inaugurated the Param Pragya supercomputing facility at IIT Delhi's Sonipat campus on 8 August 2026, expanding India's National Supercomputing Mission infrastructure.
Astrobase unveils EVEREST, India's first private 800 kN rocket engine
Astrobase Space Technologies unveiled EVEREST, India's first privately developed 800 kN thrust rocket engine, on 7 August 2026 — a milestone for the Indian private space sector.
Ashish Yadav wins javelin silver at World Athletics U20 Championships
Ashish Yadav won the silver medal in men's javelin throw at the World Athletics U20 Championships held in Eugene, USA, on 8 August 2026.
Ariha Pangambam wins India's first senior aerobic gymnastics gold at Asian Championships
Manipur's Ariha Pangambam won India's first-ever senior gold medal in women's aerobic gymnastics at the Asian Championships on 7 August 2026.
84th anniversary of the Quit India Movement (9 August)
9 August 2026 marked the 84th anniversary of the Quit India Movement, launched by Mahatma Gandhi on 9 August 1942 with the call of 'Do or Die' from Gowalia Tank Maidan, Bombay.
Odisha receives ₹43,437 crore food-processing investment proposals
Odisha received investment proposals worth ₹43,437 crore in the food-processing sector during the Odisha Food Pro-2026 conclave on 7 August 2026.
Abelardo de la Espriella sworn in as Colombia's President
Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as the 36th President of Colombia on 7 August 2026 for the 2026–2030 term.
World Lion Day observed on 10 August
World Lion Day is observed every year on 10 August to raise awareness about lion conservation. India is home to the Asiatic lion, found in the wild only in Gujarat's Gir landscape.
IMD to install X-Band Doppler Weather Radar at Pulpally, Wayanad
The India Meteorological Department will install an X-Band Doppler Weather Radar at Pulpally in Wayanad district, Kerala, by December 2026 to improve extreme-rainfall and landslide warnings.
Sqn Ldr Bhawana Kanth becomes first woman fighter pilot to complete Fighter Combat Leader course
Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth became India's first woman fighter pilot to complete the IAF's Fighter Combat Leader course, one of the most demanding operational training courses.
MHA officially names 27 geographical locations in Arunachal Pradesh
The Ministry of Home Affairs officially named 27 geographical locations in Arunachal Pradesh, including Jairampur, Maja village, Sher-e-Thapa Memorial, Jaswant Garh war memorial, Sambho Sarovar lake and several high-altitude passes.
Standard Chartered gets IFSCA in-principle approval for GIFT City operations
Standard Chartered received in-principle approval from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to distribute wealth-management and capital-market products from GIFT City, Gujarat.
Railways approves All India Licence framework for container train operators
The Ministry of Railways approved an All India Licence framework for container train operators, replacing the earlier route-specific permission system to ease freight container movement.
Gaganyaan programme completes key human-rating validation milestones
ISRO announced that India's Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme completed major development and validation milestones for its human-rating systems.
IIT Guwahati develops portable E-Eye sensor for water toxicant detection
IIT Guwahati researchers developed "E-Eye", a portable optical sensing device for rapid detection of toxicants and heavy metals in water samples.
Karnataka launches AI-based Composite Digital Crop Survey
Karnataka launched a Composite Digital Crop Survey that uses artificial intelligence for agricultural mapping of crops across the state.
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples observed on 9 August
The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples (World Tribal Day) is observed every year on 9 August, marking the first UN Working Group meeting on Indigenous Populations in 1982.
Tewolde Gebremariam takes charge as CEO and MD of Air India
Tewolde Gebremariam, former Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India, succeeding Campbell Wilson, whose resignation took effect earlier in 2026.
Arunachal Pradesh to host Asian Rafting Championships 2026 at Boleng
The Asian Rafting Championships 2026 will be held at Boleng in Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, from 5 to 9 October 2026 on the Siang river — a boost for adventure sports in the Northeast.
India and France hold 18th Annual Defence Dialogue in New Delhi
India and France held their 18th Annual Defence Dialogue in New Delhi, reviewing defence-industrial cooperation, maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region and ongoing joint programmes.
Telangana launches AI-powered NextGen Dial-112 emergency response system
Telangana launched the NextGen Dial-112 Emergency Response System, using AI to speed up call handling and dispatch for police, fire and medical emergencies.
KKR to acquire Medicover India hospital operations for ~USD 550 million
Global investment firm KKR announced the acquisition of Medicover's India hospital operations for approximately USD 550 million, one of the larger healthcare deals of 2026.
Non-fossil sources reach 54.18% of India's installed power capacity
Government data show non-fossil fuel sources now account for 54.18% of India's total installed power capacity of about 548 GW. AT&C losses in the power sector fell to 15.04% in FY25 from 21.91% in FY21.
Quit India Movement Day: 84th anniversary observed on 8 August
8 August 2026 marks the 84th anniversary of the Quit India Movement, launched by Mahatma Gandhi on 8 August 1942 with the call "Do or Die". The resolution was passed at Gowalia Tank Maidan (August Kranti Maidan), Mumbai.
13th BRICS Education Ministers' Meeting held in Bhubaneswar
India hosted the 13th BRICS Education Ministers' Meeting in Bhubaneswar, Odisha (5-7 August 2026). The theme was "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability".
Sri Lanka confers its highest state honour on violin maestro Dr L. Subramaniam
Sri Lanka conferred its highest state honour on Indian violin maestro Dr L. Subramaniam, recognising his contribution to music and India–Sri Lanka cultural ties.
Bharat International Rice Conference 2026 to be held 23-25 October in New Delhi
The Bharat International Rice Conference 2026 will be held from 23 to 25 October at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, showcasing India's rice trade and export ecosystem.
Rajouri's Bhairav Yatra added to National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage
The centuries-old Bhairav Yatra of Rajouri (Jammu & Kashmir) has been added to the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage of India, maintained by Sangeet Natak Akademi.
IT Amendment Rules 2026: unlawful-content takedown deadline cut to 3 hours
Under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026, the deadline for platforms to remove flagged unlawful content has been reduced to 3 hours.
Dr D.Y. Patil, Padma Shri educationist and former Governor, dies at 90
Dr D.Y. Patil — Padma Shri awardee, education pioneer and former Governor of Bihar, Tripura and West Bengal — passed away at 90 in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
Tewolde Gebremariam appointed CEO and MD of Air India
Former Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Tewolde Gebremariam has been appointed CEO and Managing Director of Air India, succeeding Campbell Wilson.
Lok Sabha passes Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026
The Lok Sabha passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, amending income-tax and payment-systems provisions.
Boleng in Arunachal Pradesh to host Asian Rafting Championships 2026
Boleng (Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh) will host the Asian Rafting Championships from 5 to 9 October 2026.
Hiroshima Day: 81st anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombing
August 6 marked the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima (6 August 1945). Nagasaki Day follows on 9 August.
Yashaswini Ghorpade wins Commonwealth Table Tennis women's singles gold
India's Yashaswini Ghorpade won the women's singles gold at the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships.
IIT Hyderabad launches ANUGYAN, India's first industry-academia nuclear technology programme
IIT Hyderabad, with Crimson Energy, launched ANUGYAN — India's first industry–academia training programme for the civil nuclear sector, starting with a three-month course for engineers.
Tamil Nadu launches Vetri Vaanmagal scheme for women drone pilots in farming
Tamil Nadu launched the Vetri Vaanmagal scheme to train women farmers in operating agricultural drones, promoting drone-based spraying and precision farming.
Parliament passes Bill to raise Supreme Court judge strength from 33 to 37
The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed by both Houses, adding four judges to the Supreme Court (from 33 to 37, excluding the CJI). The government cited rising case pendency as the reason.
RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, retains neutral stance
On 5 August 2026 the RBI Monetary Policy Committee, chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and retained the neutral stance. Exam angle: repo rate 5.25%; MPC has 6 members; the RBI Governor chairs it.
IBPS Clerk 2026: 11,403 vacancies, apply till 21 August
IBPS is accepting applications for CRP CSA-XVI (Clerk) — 11,403 Customer Service Associate posts in 11 public sector banks — at ibps.in until 21 August 2026. Prelims are on 10–11 October 2026.
IAF holds counter-drone exercise ROTOR CLAP-III at Pokhran
The Indian Air Force conducted Exercise ROTOR CLAP-III, a counter-drone exercise, at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan (1–2 August 2026). Exam angle: remember exercise name and location pairings for GA sections.
ZSI completes India's first full catalogue of butterflies and moths
The Zoological Survey of India completed the country's first detailed catalogue of Lepidoptera, documenting 13,703 species of butterflies and moths across 22 volumes. Exam angle: ZSI (est. 1916, HQ Kolkata) functions under the Environment Ministry.
A S Rajeev takes charge as acting CVC; Monisha Chakraborty new RBI ED
Vigilance Commissioner A S Rajeev assumed charge as acting Central Vigilance Commissioner on 3 August 2026. Monisha Chakraborty was appointed RBI Executive Director overseeing forex and financial markets. Exam angle: CVC is a statutory body (CVC Act, 2003).
Anahat Singh first Indian to win World Junior Squash women's title
18-year-old Anahat Singh became the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championship women's title, defeating Egypt's Ruqayya Salem 3-0 in the final. Exam angle: first Indian to win this title.
Glaw Lake in Tawang becomes India's 101st Ramsar site
Glaw Lake in Tawang district was designated India's 101st Ramsar wetland site — the first Ramsar site in Arunachal Pradesh. Exam angle: India now has 101 Ramsar sites; Ramsar Convention on wetlands, 1971 (Ramsar, Iran).
Important days this week: Hiroshima Day, Handloom Day, Quit India Day
This week: 6 August is Hiroshima Day (81st anniversary, 1945); 7 August is National Handloom Day (12th observance, commemorating the 1905 Swadeshi Movement); 8 August is Quit India Movement Day (84th anniversary of the 1942 Do or Die call).
Centre releases extra Rs 1,09,019 crore tax devolution to states
The Centre released an additional advance tax devolution instalment of Rs 1,09,019 crore to state governments. Exam angle: tax devolution to states follows the 41% share recommended by the 15th Finance Commission.
Maharashtra launches indigenous multilingual AI model for governance
Maharashtra launched an indigenous multilingual AI language model (Maha AI) on 2 August 2026 to deliver government services in regional languages — among the first Indian states to deploy its own AI model for service delivery.
PM inaugurates Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre in Mysuru
The Prime Minister inaugurated the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre in Mysuru, Karnataka. Exam angle: Swami Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission (1897); National Youth Day (12 January) marks his birth anniversary.
Durand Cup begins its 135th edition
The Durand Cup, Asia's oldest football tournament (first held in 1888), kicked off its 135th edition. Exam angle: it is India's and Asia's oldest football competition.
Justice Prathiba M. Singh inducted into International IP Hall of Fame
Justice Prathiba M. Singh of the Delhi High Court became the first Indian judge inducted into the International IP Hall of Fame 2026, recognising her contribution to intellectual property jurisprudence.
RBI MPC meets 3-5 August; policy decision on 5 August
The RBI Monetary Policy Committee is meeting from 3 to 5 August 2026, with Governor Sanjay Malhotra announcing the policy decision on 5 August. Exam angle: MPC composition (6 members), and that the RBI Governor chairs the committee.