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
- Operation Safed Sagar: How the IAF Dominated the Skies During the Kargil WarAugust 8, 2026Operation Safed Sagar took place in the year 1999, which witnessed one of the most challenging military operations for India. In the context of the Kargil War, Pakistani troops had occupied key locations in the ...Read more
- Suraj Kumar Chand Becomes First Indian to Win FISU World University Squash TitleAugust 8, 2026India’s Suraj Kumar Chand as he became the first Indian to win the gold medal in men’s individual category of FISU World University Squash Championship. The 25-year-old squash player based in Mumbai displayed a remarkable ...Read more
- Gujarat’s 100-House Village Produces 16 FIDE-Rated Chess Players: How One Teacher Is Building a Rural Chess PowerhouseAugust 8, 2026There is a small village in the district of Mahisagar in Gujarat which is building an interesting story about chess. Ratusinh Na Muvada is a village with about 100 families and it has been a ...Read more
- FAO Food Price Index Hits 3-Year High in July 2026August 8, 2026Food prices in the world reached the highest mark in over three years in July 2026 due to poor weather conditions, geopolitical situation, and crop supply concerns which resulted in the growth of several commodities. ...Read more
- Battle of Buxar (1764): How One Battle Made the British a Major Power in IndiaAugust 8, 2026The Battle of Buxar took place in the year 1764 and it is one of the most important battles which contributed to the growth of the British Empire in India. While the Battle of Plassey ...Read more
- Nagasaki Day 2026: History, Impact, Significance and Global EffortsAugust 8, 2026This Nagasaki Day 2026 will be observed on 9th August to honour the victims of the atomic bomb dropped on the city of Nagasaki towards the end of World War II and to draw attention ...Read more
- RBI Revises Loan Recovery Rules: New Norms From January 2027August 8, 2026Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a common framework that makes stronger guidelines about loan recovery procedures and dealing with the customers. The central bank released nine circulars on August 6, 2026, which are ...Read more
- Battle of Plassey (1757): The Event That Changed India’s HistoryAugust 8, 2026The Battle of Plassey happened on 23rd June 1757. It is considered to be among the most important battles in the history of India. The armies of the East India Company led by Robert Clive ...Read more
- World Brain Tumour Day 2026: Importance, History, Symptoms and PreventionAugust 8, 2026Brain Tumour World Day is observed annually on June 8th to promote the importance of being aware of brain tumours and the need for early identification, diagnosis and proper treatment. This event has been taking ...Read more
- World Oceans Day 2026: Date, Theme, Importance and Key FactsAugust 8, 2026Every year, World Oceans Day is celebrated on June 8 to acknowledge the significance of oceans and promote sustainable management practices. Covering over 70% of the Earth’s surface area, oceans affect the climate, support biodiversity, ...Read more
- Lok Sabha Passes MSME Bill 2026 to Tackle Delayed PaymentsAugust 8, 2026The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has received parliamentary approval after its passage in the Lok Sabha on August 7 after clearing the Rajya Sabha on August 3. The Bill aims ...Read more
- SC/ST Creamy Layer: Centre’s Stand Before Supreme Court ExplainedAugust 8, 2026The Centre has informed the Supreme Court of India that the concept of ‘creamy layer’ cannot be extended to Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the way it has been applied to Other ...Read more
- Delhi Vidya Vahini Scheme: Benefits, Eligibility, Documents & Complete Guide With StepsAugust 8, 2026Delhi Vidya Vahini Scheme 2026 is a initiative by the government of Delhi that focuses on promoting girls education through provision of free bicycles to eligible Class 9 female students. This scheme attempts to facilitate ...Read more
- Quit India Movement Day 2026: Theme, History, Significance and Why August 8 Is ImportantAugust 8, 2026Quit India Movement Day in 2026 is observe on August 8th as a tribute to one of the most impactful movements in the India’s independence journey. The Quit India Movement is also referred to as ...Read more
Important Days 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
- World Oceans Day 2026: Date, Theme, Importance and Key Facts August 8, 2026
- Quit India Movement Day 2026: Theme, History, Significance and Why August 8 Is Important August 8, 2026
- National Handloom Day 2026: Date, Theme, History and Significance August 7, 2026
- World Breastfeeding Week 2026: Theme, Dates, Significance, Objectives August 6, 2026
General Knowledge 2026
Operation Safed Sagar: How the IAF Dominated the Skies During the Kargil WarAugust 8, 2026Operation Safed Sagar took place in the year 1999, which witnessed one of the most challenging military operations for India. In the context of the ...
Gujarat’s 100-House Village Produces 16 FIDE-Rated Chess Players: How One Teacher Is Building a Rural Chess PowerhouseAugust 8, 2026There is a small village in the district of Mahisagar in Gujarat which is building an interesting story about chess. Ratusinh Na Muvada is a ...
Battle of Buxar (1764): How One Battle Made the British a Major Power in IndiaAugust 8, 2026The Battle of Buxar took place in the year 1764 and it is one of the most important battles which contributed to the growth of ...
Battle of Plassey (1757): The Event That Changed India’s HistoryAugust 8, 2026The Battle of Plassey happened on 23rd June 1757. It is considered to be among the most important battles in the history of India. The ...
Delhi Vidya Vahini Scheme: Benefits, Eligibility, Documents & Complete Guide With StepsAugust 8, 2026Delhi Vidya Vahini Scheme 2026 is a initiative by the government of Delhi that focuses on promoting girls education through provision of free bicycles to ...
Establishment of British Rule in India: History, Key Events, Policies and Causes of British SuccessAugust 7, 2026The establishment of British control over India was a long process which resulted in making the British East India Company from a trading company to ...
India’s GI-Tagged Handloom Sarees: Complete Guide to Geographical Indication TextilesAugust 7, 2026The handloom industry in India is one of the best illustrations of India’s rich cultural legacy and textile industry. This includes the Banarasi sarees of ...
