Current Affairs 8 August 2026
5 updates from 8 August 2026, with sources. Everything from this day that matters for SSC, RRB, banking and AP Police general awareness.
- 🌍 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.