Asiad or the Asian Games is among the biggest multi-sports tournaments in the world. The tournament is organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and involves players from across the continent to compete in many sports. The first Asian Games took place in 1951 in New Delhi and was won by Japan as the …
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The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has become 12 years old, which is an important step forward for India in its quest for financial inclusion. The scheme, introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 28, 2014, has ensured that all those who were outside the purview of the banking system before gain access …
World Sanskrit Day 2026 celebrated on Friday, August 28th, 2026, to celebrate the culture, literature, and intellect of one of the most ancient classical languages of India. Known as Sanskrit Diwas or Vishva Sanskrit Diwas, the day is celebrated on the Purnima (full moon day) of Shravana month. The day offers a chance to study …
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Honorable Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is set to start his four-day visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan from August 29, 2026. During his visit, Modi will indulge himself in bilateral interactions along with his involvement in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. He is scheduled to hold talks with Uzbekistan’s President, Shavkat Mirziyoyev and participate in …
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US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to change the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” for all the federal purposes within the United States. The executive order was signed on August 27th 2026, after the growing tension between the United States and Canada. According to the White House, the executive order …
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Respectable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N Chandrababu Naidu has approved the setting up of India’s first-ever Quantum and AI University Campus at Amaravati. The campus will be set up by National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Spanning over an area of 8.5 acres, the project …
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India’s Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa made history recently by becoming the first-ever Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour. The Indian grandmaster made an incredible comeback from six points down against American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana and won 15-13 on the decisive day at the Saint Louis Chess Club. This has enabled him to claim his first …
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Honorable Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, has announced the launch of the Uttar Pradesh Startup Mission portal along with UP Startup Policy 2026. The government aims to develop the existing startup ecosystem in the state further through the new initiative. At the launch ceremony, the chief minister revealed that there are more than …
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BRICS member countries will meet during the 18th BRICS Summit to be held in India between September 12 and 13, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, during India’s chairmanship in BRICS in 2026. The theme of the Chairmanship of India in BRICS is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,” which is a people-first …
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Raksha Bandhan is that festival where sisters tie rakhis around their brothers wrists, exchange sweets and renew their bond. However, there are many more stories and facts behind the festival of Raksha Bandhan. Celebrated on the Shravana Purnima, the festival is related to ancient protective threads, legends in Hinduism and local traditions. It even became …
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Welcome to the Current Affairs Section of Adda247. If you are preparing for Government Job Exams, then it is very important for you to read the Daily Current Affairs. All the important updates based on current affairs are included in this Daily Current Affairs 2026 article.
