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
- Current Affairs Capsule PDF (12th August, 2026)August 12, 2026National News India Diversifies Urea Imports Amid West Asia Supply Disruptions India increased urea imports from Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria and Georgia in 2026 to maintain fertiliser availability amid supply disruptions linked to the West Asia war. Between ...Read more
- Simon Commission (1928) & Nehru Report: India’s Demand for Constitutional ReformAugust 12, 2026Simon Commission of 1928 was one of the most controversial events in the Indian independence movement. The Simon Commission had been formed by the British Government with the objective of reviewing the functioning of the ...Read more
- Chauri Chaura Incident (1922): Why Gandhi Suspended the MovementAugust 12, 2026The Chauri Chaura Incident that occurred in 1922 was one of the most significant events in the history of the Indian independence movement. The clash between the demonstrators and the police, which resulted in the ...Read more
- Indian Navy’s ‘Shruti’ NGOPV Launched at GRSE KolkataAugust 12, 2026Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) launched its second NGOPV, “Shruti”, at their Kolkata shipyard on August 11, 2026. Designated as Yard 3037, the vessel is being built for the Indian Navy as part of ...Read more
- PM Modi Releases Ram Nath Kovind’s AutobiographyAugust 12, 2026Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the autobiography of former Indian President Ram Nath Kovind, “Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles,” in Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on August 12, 2026. The autobiography ...Read more
- ICC ODI World Cup 2027: 10 Teams Qualified, Namibia Still Faces Qualifier RouteAugust 12, 2026The close battle for ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2027 is shaping up with 10 teams earning their qualification for the tournament. The 14-team World Cup will be held jointly between South Africa, Zimbabwe, and ...Read more
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2024-25: President to Honour 115 ArtistsAugust 12, 2026For the India’s performing arts in 2026, Honorable President of India is set to confer the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Awards for the years 2024 and 2025 on August 13, 2026. A total of ...Read more
- Vande Bharat vs Namo Bharat vs Amrit Bharat: Which Is the Fastest Train?August 12, 2026India’s railway network is rapidly transforming with the introduction of modern trains designed for faster, safer, and more comfortable travel. Among the most prominent names are Vande Bharat Express, Namo Bharat, and Amrit Bharat Express. Although ...Read more
- N Chandrasekaran Steps Down as Tata Sons ChairmanAugust 12, 2026N Chandrasekaran has resigned from his post as the chairman of Tata Sons and has announced that he will not be seeking a second term when his current term comes to an end in February ...Read more
- Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026 Passed in Parliament: National Tribunals Commission to Bring Major ChangesAugust 12, 2026The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 has received approval from the Parliament and hence, the stage has been set for setting up the National Tribunals Commission (NTC). The objective of the new legal structure is to ...Read more
- Colombia Declares National Emergency After 7.4 EarthquakeAugust 12, 2026A national state of emergency was declared in Colombia as a result of a severe earthquake of 7.4 magnitude that hit the west regions of Colombia. The earthquake had its epicenter in the vicinity of ...Read more
- India Wins 1 Gold, 3 Bronze at Linguistics Olympiad 2026August 12, 2026At the International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL) 2026 in Romania, India claimed one gold medal and three bronze medals. Shrilakshmi Venkatraman won the gold medal, while Aarav Anil Rao, Nishanth Shankar Lakshmanan and Advay Misra won ...Read more
- Which is India’s First 100% Organic State?August 12, 2026India is one of the world’s major agricultural countries, with farming playing an important role in the country’s economy and rural livelihoods. Among Indian states, Sikkim holds a unique position as India’s first fully organic ...Read more
- Uttar Pradesh Becomes India’s Largest Milk-Producing State, Check Production DetailsAugust 12, 2026Milk is an important part of India’s agricultural and dairy economy. India is the world’s largest milk-producing country, and among Indian states, Uttar Pradesh ranks first in milk production. According to the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics ...Read more
Important Days 2026
- International Youth Day 2026: Theme, History, Significance and Wishes August 12, 2026
- World Elephant Day 2026: Theme, History, Significance and Facts August 12, 2026
- World Lion Day 2026: Importance, Threats and Conservation Efforts August 10, 2026
- International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2026: Theme, History and Significance August 8, 2026
- Nagasaki Day 2026: History, Impact, Significance and Global Efforts August 8, 2026
- World Brain Tumour Day 2026: Importance, History, Symptoms and Prevention August 8, 2026
General Knowledge 2026
Simon Commission (1928) & Nehru Report: India’s Demand for Constitutional ReformAugust 12, 2026Simon Commission of 1928 was one of the most controversial events in the Indian independence movement. The Simon Commission had been formed by the British ...
Chauri Chaura Incident (1922): Why Gandhi Suspended the MovementAugust 12, 2026The Chauri Chaura Incident that occurred in 1922 was one of the most significant events in the history of the Indian independence movement. The clash ...
Vande Bharat vs Namo Bharat vs Amrit Bharat: Which Is the Fastest Train?August 12, 2026India’s railway network is rapidly transforming with the introduction of modern trains designed for faster, safer, and more comfortable travel. Among the most prominent names ...
Home Rule Movement (1916): Tilak and Annie Besant’s Fight for Self-GovernmentAugust 11, 2026The Home Rule Movement in India (1916-1918) is another notable stage in the process of India’s struggle for independence and the resurgence of the nationalist ...
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (1919): The Incident That Shocked IndiaAugust 11, 2026The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre of 1919 is one of the most infamous events that happened during the period of the British colonial rule of India. ...
Slogans of Freedom Fighters: Famous Slogans, History, Meaning and SignificanceAugust 10, 2026For the India’s freedom struggle, slogans of the freedom fighters also became an integral part apart from movements, agitations, sacrifices, and political campaigns. These slogans ...
Independence Day 2026: Is It the 79th or 80th Independence Day?August 10, 2026The Independence Day 2026 of India will be marked on August 15, 2026. However, a very common confusion arises regarding whether 2026 is the 79th ...
