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
- Amit Shah to Chair Southern Zonal Council Meeting on 20th AugustAugust 20, 2026The 31st Southern Zonal Council (SZC) meeting will be presided over by Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on August 20, 2026, in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. The meeting will see the participation ...Read more
- What is SAVE America Act? Why US President Trump Cites India’s Voter ID SystemAugust 20, 2026US President Donald Trump, who is advocating for the SAVE America Act, a bill that calls for tough voter registration requirements in federal elections, has done it again, but this time using India’s electoral system ...Read more
- 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 India. The quiz is organised in coordination with the Viksit ...Read more
- Indian Akshay Urja Day 2026: Aim, Importance and CelebrationAugust 20, 2026The Indian Akshay Urja Day 2026 is celebrated on August 20th, this day raise the awareness about renewable energy and promote the use of clean and sustainable energy sources. The phrase “Akshay Urja” stands for ...Read more
- FPI vs FDI: What Is the Difference and How Do They Affect India’s Economy?August 20, 2026When foreign money enters India, it can have a major impact on businesses, financial markets and the overall economy. But not all foreign investment works in the same way. Two important forms of foreign investment ...Read more
- Sadbhavana Diwas 2026: How Rajiv Gandhi Became PM and Shaped Modern IndiaAugust 20, 2026Sadbhavana Diwas is celebrated every year on August 20 in honor of the birthday of former Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi. The day is linked with the themes of peace, national unity, harmonious relations ...Read more
- Tamil Nadu Extends Maternity Leave to 365 Days for Third ChildAugust 19, 2026The government of Tamil Nadu has made a major policy shift with respect to maternity leave, offering women government employees who have had their third baby leave for 365 days as compared to the earlier ...Read more
- PMAY-G vs PMAY-U: Difference Between Rural and Urban Housing SchemesAugust 19, 2026The Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (PMAY) is a major Government of India initiative aimed at providing affordable and pucca houses to eligible families. The scheme is divided into two major components based on the area ...Read more
- 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 interesting stories related to photography which date back to the ...Read more
- 210 Indian Peacekeepers Receive UN Medal in South SudanAugust 19, 2026A total number of 210 Indian peacekeepers who serve in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) have been awarded the highly-valued UN Medal for their outstanding service. The ceremony took place in Juba ...Read more
- Semicon India 2026 to Showcase India’s Growing Chip EcosystemAugust 19, 2026India is getting ready to host Semicon India 2026, which will be the fifth installment of the largest event held in the country related to its semiconductor industry from September 17th to 19th at Yashoobhoomi ...Read more
- Maharashtra Declares Snakebite a Notifiable DiseaseAugust 19, 2026The state government of Maharashtra has made snakebite into a notifiable disease, thereby mandating the reporting of suspected and confirmed snakebite cases and deaths from such attacks to hospitals, medical colleges, and healthcare professionals. The ...Read more
- UP Mukhyamantri Yuva Swarojgar Yojana 2026: Eligibility, Benefits, Documents and How to ApplyAugust 19, 2026The UP Mukhyamantri Yuva Swarojgar Yojana 2026 is a self-employment scheme by the Uttar Pradesh government meant to help unemployed, educated youths set up their own enterprises. The scheme involves loan from banks and margin ...Read more
- Solar Manufacturing Plants in India 2026: Complete List, Locations and Production CapacityAugust 19, 2026India is rapidly building a domestic solar manufacturing ecosystem covering solar cells, photovoltaic (PV) modules, wafers, ingots and other components. The expansion is being supported by the government’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, the Approved ...Read more
Important Days 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
- Independence Day 2026: Date, History, Theme and Significance August 15, 2026
- Partition Horrors Remembrance Day 2026: History and Significance August 14, 2026
General Knowledge 2026
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 ...
UP Mukhyamantri Yuva Swarojgar Yojana 2026: Eligibility, Benefits, Documents and How to ApplyAugust 19, 2026The UP Mukhyamantri Yuva Swarojgar Yojana 2026 is a self-employment scheme by the Uttar Pradesh government meant to help unemployed, educated youths set up their ...
Which State is the Largest Producer of Coconut in India?August 19, 2026The coconut industry in India is fast becoming a crucial component of the agriculture sector in India, livelihood of many Indians, and exports from India. ...
Census 2027 Explained: Which Census Is It? Check All Indian Census YearsAugust 19, 2026The Census of India 2027 marks an important milestone in the country’s demographic history. It will be India’s 16th Census overall and the 8th Census ...
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 ...
