Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, who has retired, has been chosen to be the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya. The move comes at a time when the trust is beefing up its administration and finances amid a scandal over theft of donations meant for building Ram …
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India has a long and very significant open border with Nepal, which is one of the neighbouring countries of India in South Asia. The international border between India and Nepal is about 1,770 km in length and passes through the Himalayan and Terai areas. Five Indian states – Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and …
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Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) is one of the small savings schemes by the government which aims to foster savings in the long term for the financial purposes of a girl child. Introduced in 2015 under the program named ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’, the scheme facilitates eligible parents or legal guardians to open an account on …
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AVM Shakti Sharma has made history as she became the first woman officer from the non-medical cadre in the Indian Defence Forces to be promoted to the rank of Air Vice Marshal, or equivalent. She was appointed Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education) at Air Headquarters from September 1, 2026. This is a historic …
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The Nile is famously known as the lifeline of the Sahara Desert due to its reliable supply of fresh water in one of the world’s driest areas. The Nile River flows from south to north through northeastern Africa, sustaining agriculture, transport, economic activity, among others in Egypt and Sudan. The Nile’s significance is well seen …
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Türkiye officially becomes the 71st member of the Artemis Accords, joining the international framework for peaceful and cooperative exploration of the Moon, Mars and beyond. The agreement was signed by the Minister for Industry and Technology of Türkiye, Mehmet Fatih Kacır in NASA headquarters in Washington DC on August 31, 2026. This was announced by …
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Suman Ray has been appointed as an executive director (ED) by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This appointment marks the entry of another experienced central banker at the RBI in one of its top positions and in charge of two important departments of the RBI – Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) and …
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In the month of August 2026, UPI transactions touching an all-time high of 24.51 billion, as per the latest figures published by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). The total transactions had a value of ₹29.82 trillion, which makes UPI central to India’s fast-growing digital payment ecosystem. The volume of transactions went up 3.6% on …
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India’s CAD (Current Account Deficit) reached $4.2 billion or 0.5% of its GDP in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27 (FY27), based on the official figures published by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on September 1, 2026. The figure represents an expansion of CAD when compared with that of the same period last …
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World Coconut Day in 2026 will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 2. It will emphasize the role of coconuts in agriculture, food production, trade, economy, and daily life. Called the tree of life, the coconut palm has several important parts such as water, milk, oil, pulp, husk, and shell that are utilized for different purposes. …
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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.
