Current Affairs 9 August 2026
5 updates from 9 August 2026, with sources. Everything from this day that matters for SSC, RRB, banking and AP Police general awareness.
- 📢 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.