August 2026 Current Affairs
Every update from August 2026. 142 items across 17 days, with sources. Jump to a date, or read the month straight through.
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17 August 20265 updates
- Exam News
Railway Recruitment Boards invite applications for 3993 Junior Engineer posts
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have opened the online registration portal for the recruitment of 3,993 Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts.
- Exam News
Indian Oil Corporation invites applications for 470 vacancies
The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a leading public sector oil major, has invited online applications for the recruitment of 470 Engineers, Officers, and other specialist vacancies in executive cadres.
- Science & Tech
NASA invites ISRO to participate in Moon Base program
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) of the United States officially invited the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to participate in the upcoming Moon Base program under the Artemis framework.
- 🇮🇳 National
NITI Aayog proposes interstate license portability for doctors
Government think-tank NITI Aayog proposed the implementation of interstate license portability for doctors and other healthcare professionals to address regional shortages and improve emergency medical response.
- Exam News
NTA schedules re-test for three UGC NET papers in September
The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on Monday that it will conduct a re-test for three papers of the UGC-NET June 2026 examination due to technical errors in the question booklets.
16 August 20262 updates
- Exam News
RRC East Coast Railway invites applications for Assistant Loco Pilot posts
The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) of the East Coast Railway has invited online applications for the recruitment of Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) vacancies.
- International
New Delhi hosts BRICS Environment Working Group meeting
India hosted the BRICS Environment Working Group meeting in New Delhi, focusing on biodiversity conservation, circular economy, and climate adaptation strategies.
15 August 20262 updates
- Science & Tech
PM Modi announces AI skill training initiative for one crore youth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a national initiative to provide Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital skills training to one crore youth over the next year.
- 🇮🇳 National
India celebrates 80th Independence Day at Red Fort
India celebrated its 80th Independence Day on Saturday, August 15, with the national flag hoisted at the Red Fort and military parades held across state capitals.
14 August 20262 updates
- Exam News
State Bank of India announces Junior Associate Clerk recruitment drive
The State Bank of India (SBI) released its official notification on Friday for the recruitment of Junior Associates (Customer Support and Sales) across its branches nationwide.
- 🇮🇳 National
Monsoon Session of Parliament adjourns sine die concluding business
The Monsoon Session of Parliament adjourned sine die on Friday, August 14, concluding three weeks of legislative sittings and bill passages.
13 August 20262 updates
- International
India restarts tradition by donating five peacocks to UN Geneva
India donated five peacocks to the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) on Thursday, reviving a historic diplomatic tradition dating back to the League of Nations era.
- 🇮🇳 National
Parliament passes Mines and Minerals Development Amendment Bill 2026
Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, on Thursday, introducing new rules to encourage private investment in exploration of critical and deep-seated minerals.
12 August 20262 updates
- 🇮🇳 National
Lok Sabha passes Kerala Alteration of Name Bill 2026
The Lok Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, on Wednesday, approving the alteration of the name of the state of Kerala to "Keralam" in the First Schedule of the Constitution.
- Science & Tech
Government blocks 3718 mobile apps and 15 lakh SIM cards to curb fraud
The Ministry of Communications blocked 3,718 mobile applications, 15.75 lakh SIM cards, and 5.77 lakh mobile handsets (IMEIs) on Wednesday as part of a national crackdown on cyber fraud.
11 August 20265 updates
- Exam News
UPSC invites applications for Assistant Executive Engineer and Research Officer vacancies
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has issued a recruitment notification for Assistant Executive Engineer, Research Officer, and other specialist vacancies in various central ministries.
- Exam News
DRDO HEMRL invites applications for 50 Graduate Apprentice posts
The High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), a premier laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) located in Pune, has invited applications for the recruitment of 50 Graduate Apprentice vacancies.
- 🇮🇳 National
National debate continues on post-2026 delimitation exercise
The national debate on the post-2026 delimitation exercise remains in focus, concerning the reallocation of parliamentary constituencies based on the upcoming census.
- Science & Tech
Ministry of Shipping launches E-Samudra portal for maritime services
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways launched the "E-Samudra" digital portal on Tuesday, providing a single-window platform for seafarer services and maritime governance.
- Economy
Home Minister Amit Shah launches Bank in a Box initiative in Mumbai
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched the "Bank in a Box" digital platform and a centralized Security Operations Centre (SOC) for Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) in Mumbai on Tuesday.
10 August 20265 updates
- Exam News
Airports Authority of India invites applications for 389 vacancies
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has invited online applications for the recruitment of 389 Manager and Junior Executive vacancies across various operational divisions.
- Sports
Indian pair wins Gold at World Youth Bridge Championship
Indian bridge players Sagnik Roy and Sayantan Kushari won the gold medal in the U26 Pairs event at the World Youth Transnational Bridge Championship held in Wroclaw, Poland.
- 🇮🇳 National
Centre notifies 22 new entry ports for e-visa holders
The Ministry of Home Affairs notified 22 new entry ports across the country as designated entry points for international tourists holding Indian e-visas.
- Economy
Rajya Sabha passes Bankers Books Evidence Bill 2026
The Rajya Sabha passed the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026, on Monday, introducing updates to legal framework governing bank record evidence in courts.
- 🇮🇳 National
Lok Sabha passes Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026
The Lok Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, on Monday, aiming to streamline the functioning of administrative tribunals and reduce pending litigation across the country.
9 August 20265 updates
- Exam News
HP High Court starts application process for 388 vacancies tomorrow
The High Court of Himachal Pradesh is scheduled to start the online application process on Monday, August 10, for the recruitment of 388 Clerk, Stenographer, and other administrative posts.
- International
PM Modi and US Vice-President JD Vance discuss strategic ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with United States Vice-President J.D. Vance, discussing steps to expand bilateral strategic relations and cooperation in critical sectors.
- Sports
Ashish Yadav wins silver in javelin at World Athletics U20 Championships
Indian track and field athlete Ashish Yadav won the silver medal in the men's javelin throw event at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
- Science & Tech
Astrobase unveils EVEREST Indias first private 80-tonne rocket engine
Bengaluru-based private space technology company Astrobase Space Technologies unveiled "EVEREST," India's first privately developed 80-tonne-class liquid-fueled rocket engine.
- Exam News
PNB 545 Local Bank Officer posts application window closes today
The online application submission process for the recruitment of 545 Local Bank Officer (LBO) vacancies at the Punjab National Bank (PNB) closes on Sunday, August 9.
8 August 20265 updates
- International
India and Sri Lanka review bilateral cooperation in power sector
India and Sri Lanka held a bilateral review meeting in Colombo, focusing on power grid interconnection and joint renewable energy projects.
- 🇮🇳 National
Parliament passes Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Bill 2026
Parliament passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing new guidelines to digitalise the registration process and establish a centralized national database.
- Exam News
Indian Overseas Bank invites applications for 250 Local Bank Officer posts
The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), a leading public sector bank, commenced the online application process on Saturday for the recruitment of 250 Local Bank Officer (LBO) vacancies.
- International
ASEAN Day celebrated on August 8 highlighting regional unity
ASEAN Day was observed on Saturday, August 8, marking the 59th anniversary of the establishment of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and highlighting India-ASEAN strategic partnership.
- 🇮🇳 National
India commemorates Quit India Movement anniversary on August 8
India marked the anniversary of the Quit India Movement on Saturday, August 8, paying tribute to the freedom fighters who participated in the struggle to end British rule in 1942.
7 August 20265 updates
- Exam News
Army Ordnance Corps invites applications for 2,615 Group C vacancies
The Army Ordnance Corps (AOC) under the Ministry of Defence has announced the recruitment notification for 2,615 Group C positions, including Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Fireman, and Tradesman Mate.
- Exam News
Bank of Baroda invites applications for 206 Manager vacancies
The Bank of Baroda (BoB) has invited online applications for the recruitment of 206 Specialist Officer vacancies, including Manager and Technical Manager roles.
- Exam News
State Bank of India invites applications for Manager vacancies
The State Bank of India (SBI) has invited online applications for the recruitment of 38 Manager and Deputy Manager vacancies in various specialist cadres.
- Defence
India and France hold 18th Annual Defence Dialogue in New Delhi
India and France concluded their 18th Annual Defence Dialogue in New Delhi on Friday, focusing on co-production of military hardware, maritime security, and joint exercises.
- 🇮🇳 National
MHA includes heatwaves and lightning in list of notified disasters
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) officially included heatwaves and lightning in the list of notified natural disasters under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) guidelines.