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
- Trump Announces Major Venezuela Oil Deal Worth $100 BillionAugust 29, 2026The US President, Donald Trump, made a groundbreaking announcement about a major oil deal with Venezuela, where the US gets majority control of 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves. Trump called it “the biggest ...Read more
- Asian Games 2026: What Makes Them Different From the Olympics?August 29, 2026The Asian Games 2026, which is formally known as the Aichi-Nagoya 2026, will see thousands of athletes from all over Asia meet in Japan between September 19 and October 4, 2026. While the Asian Games ...Read more
- India Finish 8th in FIH World Cup After Belgium Shootout LossAugust 29, 2026The Indian men’s hockey team finished their participation in the FIH World Cup at the eighth spot after losing to Belgium 4-3 in the shootout stage despite ending the game at a tie score of ...Read more
- Gujarat Launches India’s First Sports Genomics ProgrammeAugust 29, 2026Gujarat has launched the India’s first state-level Sports Genomics Programme. The programme attempts to incorporate genomics in sports science, physiology and nutrition to provide a more scientific basis for identifying athletes and training them at ...Read more
- India Records Nearly 80% Drop in Malaria Cases Between 2015 and 2025August 29, 2026There has been remarkable progress in the India’s fight against the disease, which saw the number of cases and fatalities decline by almost 80% in the period between 2015 and 2025, per the Union Health ...Read more
- What Caused the Himalayan Glacier Collapse That Triggered Central Nepal Flash Floods?August 29, 2026The large-scale breakage of a glacier in the Himalayas, which is situated close to the borders of the Tibet and Nepal, led to the occurrence of a series of catastrophic events in the central part ...Read more
- e-Shram Portal 2026: Eligibility, Documents, Registration Process and Social Security BenefitsAugust 29, 2026The e-Shram Portal 2026 is still relevant in linking the unorganised workforce of India with various welfare schemes of the government. The portal has been launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment in India ...Read more
- Delhi Tops States in Own Revenue Share at 93.2%August 29, 2026For the FY25 BE estimates, Delhi had the largest percentage of its own revenues as a proportion of total revenue collections among states and Union Territories with available data, at 93.2 percent. This conclusion is ...Read more
- Ladakh to Get High Court Bench After President’s ApprovalAugust 29, 2026Ladakh is all set to get the sittings of the High Court within the Union Territory as it gets better judicial facilities nearer to its citizens. Regulation 235 has been issued by President Droupadi Murmu ...Read more
- India’s Forex Reserves Hit Record $729.3 BillionAugust 29, 2026India’s foreign exchange reserves jumped by $12.4 billion to a record $729.3 billion in the week ended August 21, according to the most recent figures released by the Reserve Bank of India. The significant jump ...Read more
- Tamil Nadu Notifies Three Elephant Corridors in Hosur Forest DivisionAugust 29, 2026Tamil Nadu has notified three elephant corridors within the Hosur forest division that includes more than 10,300 hectares as an initiative towards safeguarding critical elephant routes connecting Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. These corridors are situated ...Read more
- India to Acquire US Javelin Missiles After 17-Year WaitAugust 29, 2026The Indian Army set to acquire the US-made FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missiles, thus putting an end to the quest for the state-of-the-art “tank killer” that had been going on for almost 17 years now. ...Read more
- National Sports Day 2026: Why India Celebrates August 29August 29, 2026National Sports Day in India observed annually on August 29 in order to pay tribute to Major Dhyan Chand, one of the most outstanding sportsmen of all time, on his birth anniversary. This day also ...Read more
- Asian Games Medal Tally Country-Wise from 1951 to 2026: Complete All-Time ListAugust 28, 2026Asiad or the Asian Games is among the biggest multi-sports tournaments in the world. The tournament is organized by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and involves players from across the continent to compete in ...Read more
Important Days 2026
- National Sports Day 2026: Why India Celebrates August 29 August 29, 2026
- World Sanskrit Day 2026: Date, History, Significance and Key Facts August 28, 2026
- Raksha Bandhan 2026: Date, History, Significance and Rituals August 28, 2026
- World Lake Day 2026: Date, History, Significance and Why Lake Conservation Matters August 27, 2026
- Eid Milad-un-Nabi 2026: History, Significance and Celebrations August 26, 2026
- Onam 2026: History, Significance, Date and All About the 10 Days of Celebrations August 26, 2026
General Knowledge 2026
Asian Games 2026: What Makes Them Different From the Olympics?August 29, 2026The Asian Games 2026, which is formally known as the Aichi-Nagoya 2026, will see thousands of athletes from all over Asia meet in Japan between ...
What Caused the Himalayan Glacier Collapse That Triggered Central Nepal Flash Floods?August 29, 2026The large-scale breakage of a glacier in the Himalayas, which is situated close to the borders of the Tibet and Nepal, led to the occurrence ...
e-Shram Portal 2026: Eligibility, Documents, Registration Process and Social Security BenefitsAugust 29, 2026The e-Shram Portal 2026 is still relevant in linking the unorganised workforce of India with various welfare schemes of the government. The portal has been ...
15 Interesting Facts About Raksha Bandhan You Should KnowAugust 28, 2026Raksha Bandhan is that festival where sisters tie rakhis around their brothers wrists, exchange sweets and renew their bond. However, there are many more stories ...
Krishna and Draupadi: The Story Behind Raksha BandhanAugust 28, 2026Krishna and Draupadi Raksha Bandhan is a very well-known legend about this festival; however, it is important to separate folklore from the earliest mentions of ...
What is Raksha Bandhan Called in Odisha?August 28, 2026Gamha Purnima or Gamha Purnima Rakhi is the name of Raksha Bandhan celebrated in Odisha. This festival takes place during the full moon day of ...
Why Is Raksha Bandhan Celebrated as Tree Safety Day in Bihar?August 28, 2026In a State of Bihar it is custom to mark Raksha Bandhan as the Tree Safety Day (Vriksh Raksha Divas). Even though Raksha Bandhan is ...
