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
- Impatiens Nimspurjai: Himalayan Plant Named After Nirmal PurjaAugust 18, 2026There has been a recently discovered plant from the Himalayas which has been given the name Impatiens nimspurjai to pay homage to famous Nepalese mountaineer, Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja who was among the most renowned climbers ...Read more
- India-USN EOD Exercise 2026 Concludes in KochiAugust 18, 2026The 8th edition of the India-USN EOD Exercise 2026 was concluded at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi, India, on August 14, 2026. This was a joint naval exercise, which brought Indian and US naval ...Read more
- National Sports Awards 2025 Announced: Key Winners ListAugust 18, 2026The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports declared the National Sports Awards 2025 on August 18, 2026, for the distinguished performances by individuals in different sporting events. A total of 17 sportspersons are being honoured ...Read more
- Semiconductor Plants in India 2026: Complete List, Locations and Manufacturing DetailsAugust 18, 2026India is rapidly emerging as a major semiconductor manufacturing and packaging hub. Under the Semicon India Programme, the Government of India has approved 12 semiconductor manufacturing projects with cumulative investments of more than ₹1.64 lakh ...Read more
- Who is Rohan Naidu? Indian-Origin Scientist Behind Black Hole Star DiscoveryAugust 18, 2026Indian-origin astronomer, Dr. Rohan Naidu, discovered a unique cosmic object that is known as “Black Hole Star.” This finding, which appeared in the journal Nature in the month of August 2026, may provide the vital ...Read more
- Vignesh Vermula, Saranya Devi Win Asian Junior Blitz GoldAugust 18, 2026Indian chess players Vignesh Vermula and Saranya Devi have won gold medals in the Open and Girls’sections at the Asian Junior Blitz Chess Championship 2026 in the Mumbai. This tournament was took place on August ...Read more
- India Launches First Guide to Grasslands and Open Natural EcosystemsAugust 18, 2026India has launched its first-ever Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems (ONEs) at the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17) being ...Read more
- Gujarat to Get Asia’s First Desert Night SafariAugust 18, 2026Asia’s first ever desert night safari set to be built in the State of the Gujarat, it is approved by the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) on August 12, 2026, and this project will be implemented ...Read more
- India Navy to Lease Two MQ-9B Sea Guardian DronesAugust 18, 2026The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with a General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for leasing the two MQ-9B Sea Guardian High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS). This contract was signed ...Read more
- Shabnam Sinha to Succeed Sunil Mittal as Airtel Payments Bank ChairAugust 18, 2026Shabnam Sinha will replace Sunil Bharti Mittal as the chairperson of the Airtel Payments Bank, with this its a change of leadership for the Payments Bank. Mittal, who is the founder and chairperson of Bharti ...Read more
- UP Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Yojana 2026: Benefits, Eligibility, Documents and Application ProcessAugust 18, 2026The UP Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Yojana 2026 is a welfare scheme for the economic and social upliftment of Persons with the Disabilities (PwDs). This scheme involves the provision of benefits to eligible beneficiaries in terms of ...Read more
- Dhiraj Seth Gets Nepal’s Honorary General Rank in KathmanduAugust 18, 2026The Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth was awarded with the honorary General rank of the Nepali Army on August 17, 2026, when he visited the Capital of Nepal, Kathmandu as part of an official ...Read more
- India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-XV 2026August 18, 2026India and Thailand will strengthen their military cooperation through Exercise MAITREE-XV 2026, it will be the 15th joint military exercise between the two nations. The Indian Army team flew out to Thailand on August 17, ...Read more
- Subhas Chandra Bose Death Anniversary 2026: Biography and LegacyAugust 18, 2026Subhas Chandra Bose Death Anniversary 2026 observed on August 18 and commemorates the passing of 81 years since the death of one of the leading figures in India’s freedom movement. Often addressed as Netaji, Subhas ...Read more
Important Days 2026
- Subhas Chandra Bose Death Anniversary 2026: Biography and Legacy August 18, 2026
- Independence Day 2026: Date, History, Theme and Significance August 15, 2026
- Partition Horrors Remembrance Day 2026: History and Significance August 14, 2026
- Independence Day 2026: Who Hoisted the First Tricolour at Red Fort? Know the History August 13, 2026
- World Organ Donation Day 2026: Date, History and Importance August 13, 2026
- International Youth Day 2026: Theme, History, Significance and Wishes August 12, 2026
General Knowledge 2026
Semiconductor Plants in India 2026: Complete List, Locations and Manufacturing DetailsAugust 18, 2026India is rapidly emerging as a major semiconductor manufacturing and packaging hub. Under the Semicon India Programme, the Government of India has approved 12 semiconductor ...
UP Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Yojana 2026: Benefits, Eligibility, Documents and Application ProcessAugust 18, 2026The UP Divyangjan Sashaktikaran Yojana 2026 is a welfare scheme for the economic and social upliftment of Persons with the Disabilities (PwDs). This scheme involves ...
Who is Tukaram Mundhe? Know the IAS Officer Leading Maharashtra’s FDA CrackdownAugust 17, 2026Tukaram Mundhe, an IAS officer and Commissioner of the Maharashtra FDA (Food & Drug Administration), has been known for his hard-line approach towards food and ...
Who Designed the Indian National Flag? The Story About the TricolourAugust 15, 2026As India celebrating its 80th Independence Day in 2026, there are many historical events that can be reflected on. One of the most recognizable symbols ...
Who Wrote the Indian National Anthem? Know the History, Author and Important FactsAugust 15, 2026India’s National Anthem “Jana Gana Mana” is one of the most important national symbols of the country. It is a symbol of the unity, diversity, ...
Indian Independence Act 1947: Background, Features, Provisions and SignificanceAugust 15, 2026The Indian Independence Act 1947 which was one of the most significant constitutional landmarks in the zistory of modern India. This Act, enacted by the ...
List of Books and Biographies on India’s Freedom FightersAugust 15, 2026The struggle for Indian freedom was waged not just on the streets and in jails and battles but also documented via books, autobiographies, essays, newspaper ...
