Adda247 provides the latest and most important daily current affairs 2026 for Bank, SSC, Railway, Police SI, and Other State Govt Exams. Our team curates the most significant national and international news, government policy updates, important appointments 2026, awards and honours, summits and conferences, science and technology, defence news, business & economy, and sports current affairs — all in one place.
Today’s Current Affairs
- Makkah Joint Defence Agreement: How This Pact Could Reshape West Asian Security and Impact IndiaAugust 24, 2026Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA) at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This development is an example of how the security dynamics of West Asia are developing. The ...Read more
- Mitchell Starc Becomes Leading Wicket-Taker in WTC HistoryAugust 24, 2026Mitchell Starc, left arm fast bowler of Australia, has managed to enter the record books of ICC World Test Championship and become the biggest wicket taker in the tournament history. Left arm fast bowler surpassed ...Read more
- India Produces First 100% Indigenous AK-203 ‘Sher’ RifleAugust 24, 2026India has reached a landmark in indigenous production of defence equipment with the successful manufacture and testing of the first fully indigenously developed AK-203 assault rifle christened ‘Sher’. This rifle was manufactured by Indo-Russian Rifles ...Read more
- Asian Games 2026: India Names 12-Member Kabaddi SquadAugust 24, 2026India has announced its 12-member men’s kabaddi team for Asian Games 2026 as the young Pro Kabaddi League players like Ayan Lohchab and Devank Dalal get selected along with seasoned player Pawan Sehrawat. Asian Games ...Read more
- Asian Games 2026: Dates, Venues, Sports, Schedule and Everything You Need to KnowAugust 24, 2026The 2026 Asian Games are going to see thousands of participants from all across Asia compete in various disciplines over more than two weeks. Taking place from September 19 to October 4, 2026, this 20th ...Read more
- U20 World Championships: Mansi Lather Wins Silver; Tanvi and Komal Claim BronzeAugust 24, 2026The Indian women wrestlers added three more medals to the total number of medals already achieved in the U20 World Championships in Slovakia. Mansi Lather bagged a silver medal in the 68kg category with her ...Read more
- Vande Bharat Routes With the Best Views: 9 Scenic Train Journeys in IndiaAugust 24, 2026Vande Bharat Express is rapidly gaining popularity in India as one of the country’s fastest and most luxurious trains that provide comfort and reduce travel time. However, for tourists, some routes of Vande Bharat make ...Read more
- UP Approves 180-Day Maternity Leave Twice for WomenAugust 24, 2026UP Cabinet clears 180 days maternity leave twice in career rule for female state government employees. The decision of Uttar Pradesh Cabinet allows female state government employees to enjoy 180 days of maternity leave twice ...Read more
- Lando Norris Wins Dramatic Dutch Grand Prix 2026August 24, 2026Lando Norris won his second successive win in the 2026 Formula 1 season after holding on to victory in a thrilling and exciting Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. The McLaren driver beat Kimi Antonelli of ...Read more
- India’s Rocket Launch Costs: When Small Rockets Carry a Bigger Price TagAugust 24, 2026“A small vessel may sail far, but every journey has its cost.” This saying aptly reflects India’s position in the global space-launch industry, where smaller rockets have helped keep overall launch expenses manageable but have ...Read more
- ISRO Chief V Narayanan Announces India’s Space Station GoalAugust 24, 2026India is planning to establish its space station by 2035. The target has been revealed at the third National Space Day celebrations in Ahmedabad on August 23, 2026 by ISRO Chairman V Narayanan. The chairman ...Read more
- Weekly Current Affairs One Liners (17th to 23rd August, 2026)August 23, 2026Weekly Current Affairs One-Liners Current Affairs 2026 plays a very important role in competitive examinations and hence, aspirants have to give their undivided attention to it while preparing for the government examinations. The banking, SSC, Railways ...Read more
- National Space Day 2026: Theme, History and Chandrayaan-3 LegacyAugust 23, 2026National Space Day 2026 celebrated on 23rd August, 2026 in in honor of one of the most notable events in India’s scientific history the landing of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft near the southern pole of the ...Read more
- Indian Navy Receives Mangrol, Third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water CraftAugust 22, 2026Mangrol, the third ASW-SWC, which has more than 80% indigenous content, was handed over to the Indian Navy on August 21, 2026, by the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) of Kochi. This vessel can be used ...Read more
Important Days 2026
- National Space Day 2026: Theme, History and Chandrayaan-3 Legacy August 23, 2026
- Madras Day 2026: History of Madras and Its Journey to Chennai August 22, 2026
- What Is World Senior Citizens Day? Date and Importance August 21, 2026
- World Mosquito Day 2026: History, Diseases, Symptoms and Prevention August 20, 2026
- Indian Akshay Urja Day 2026: Aim, Importance and Celebration August 20, 2026
- Sadbhavana Diwas 2026: How Rajiv Gandhi Became PM and Shaped Modern India August 20, 2026
General Knowledge 2026
Vande Bharat Routes With the Best Views: 9 Scenic Train Journeys in IndiaAugust 24, 2026Vande Bharat Express is rapidly gaining popularity in India as one of the country’s fastest and most luxurious trains that provide comfort and reduce travel ...
Who Is Sophie Adenot? Career, Achievements and Historic ISS SpacewalkAugust 22, 2026Sophie Adenot is a French engineer, helicopter test pilot, military officer and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut who has recently made history in space exploration. ...
PM-AASHA Scheme 2026: Objectives, MSP Benefits, Components and Latest UpdatesAugust 21, 2026Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) is an initiative of the central government that aims to generate profits for farmers and improve the agricultural ...
Who Is Yu Zidi? Meet the 13-Year-Old Chinese Swimmer Set to Feature in Asian Games 2026August 21, 2026Many of the finest sport athletes of Asia will be participating in the Asian Games 2026, but one of the most youthful athletes is already ...
What Is Analogue Paneer? Why States Are Banning It and What Consumers Need to KnowAugust 21, 2026Paneer is one of the most popular and widely used ingredients in India. However, recently there has been a new development, a cheaper version of ...
Maharashtra GI Tags: Check the Complete List of Famous ProductsAugust 20, 2026In the State of Maharashtra there are many traditional products, agriculture produce, textiles, handicrafts, and food items available which have been given the status of ...
International Criminal Court Explained: What Is the ICC and How Does It Work?August 20, 2026Recently, the US government has slapped sanctions on the President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Tomoko Akane of Japan, and the Senior Trial Lawyer ...
