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
- Sowcar Janaki Dies at 94: Remembering a Legendary CareerAugust 21, 2026Renowned Indian actress Sowcar Janaki breathed her last at the age of 94 on August 21, 2026, after being admitted to the hospital for a short period of time in Chennai, as stated by the ...Read more
- 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 pricing mechanism. It is expected that ₹7,200 crores would be ...Read more
- 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 grabbing worldwide media attention. Yu Zidi is a Chinese swimmer, ...Read more
- 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 this product, which is now referred to as analogue paneer, ...Read more
- Ashutosh Parida to Receive Sarala Puraskar 2026 for PoetryAugust 21, 2026Prominent Odia poet, essayist, and former scientist at CSIR-IMMT, Ashutosh Parida has been chosen for the much-cherished Sarala Puraskar 2026 for his book of poems titled ‘Bishwas De Pruthwi’. The annual literary award given by ...Read more
- RBI Appoints S Somanath, Reappoints Anand Mahindra to Central BoardAugust 21, 2026The Reserve Bank of India has named former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, S Somanath, and reappointed Anand Mahindra, chairman of the Mahindra Group, as part-time, non-official directors of the RBI Central Board. ...Read more
- Govt Allows Duty-Free Imports of 10 Lakh Tonnes Raw SugarAugust 21, 2026The government has allowed up to 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar to be imported duty-free till October 31, 2026. This is a decision taken in an effort to make sugar available and control the ...Read more
- Delhi Master Plan 2047 Unveiled: Key Features ExplainedAugust 21, 2026The Master Plan of Delhi-2047 (MPD-2047) has been announced to be the future roadmap which will make Delhi inclusive, sustainable, resilient and globally competitive. The Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs of India, Manohar Lal, ...Read more
- Mirza Fakhrul Alamgir Elected Bangladesh’s 23rd PresidentAugust 21, 2026Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been elected as the president of Bangladesh by getting a majority vote in the parliamentary elections as this is a huge career leap for one of the senior Bangladesh Nationalist ...Read more
- Cabinet Approves Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bench in LadakhAugust 21, 2026The Union Cabinet has cleared the setting up of a bench of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court in Ladakh. This development to have far-reaching implications for ensuring that citizens gain access to ...Read more
- What Is World Senior Citizens Day? Date and ImportanceAugust 21, 2026World Senior Citizens Day 2026 is observed on 21st August, which shall focus on the contributions, wisdom and life experiences of senior citizens. The observance also focuses on some significant issues like the dignity of ...Read more
- Ross Island New Name: What Is It Called Now?August 20, 2026The island of Ross Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands which holds much importance historically is now called as the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep. This island has been renamed in December 2018 for ...Read more
- 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 Geographical Indication Tags (GI Tags). These tags represent products that ...Read more
- NH-22 Four-Laning: Muzaffarpur-Sitamarhi Project ExplainedAugust 20, 2026NH-22 Four-Laning Project in Bihar is sanctioned by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The project envisages development of a four-lane stretch of NH-22 from Muzaffarpur to ...Read more
Important Days 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
- World Humanitarian Day 2026: Theme, History and Significance August 19, 2026
- Subhas Chandra Bose Death Anniversary 2026: Biography and Legacy August 18, 2026
General Knowledge 2026
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 ...
Viksit Bharat Quiz 2026 on MyGov: Registration, Quiz Questions, Rewards and CertificateAugust 20, 2026The Viksit Bharat Quiz 2026 on MyGov gives citizens an opportunity to test their knowledge of India’s development journey and the vision of a developed ...
Who Was the First Photographer of India?August 19, 2026World Photography Day is a day celebrated on 19th August every year in remembrance of the history, evolution, and significance of photography. India has some ...
