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Today’s Current Affairs
- Revolt of 1857: India’s First War of Independence ExplainedAugust 10, 2026One of the greatest revolts which was took place against the British colonial rule in India is the Revolt of 1857. This revolt, also known as the Indian Uprising of 1857 or the Indian Rebellion ...Read more
- Amit Shah Launches ‘Bank in a Box’, Security Operations Centre for Urban Cooperative BanksAugust 10, 2026Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah has launched the major technology and cybersecurity initiative which is aimed at to modernize the Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) all over India. At the ‘Sahkar Nav-Kranti’ ...Read more
- E-Samudra Launched as India Accelerates Digital Transformation of Maritime GovernanceAugust 10, 2026To modernize the maritime administration of the India, E-Samudra has been launched which is a comprehensive digital platform designed to ring the maritime services under a single digital window. It was launched on 8th of ...Read more
- UPI Charges: No Fees for Users, Govt of India ClarifiesAugust 10, 2026The Government of India has clarified that the UPI users will not be charged transaction fees, while addressing the concerns regarding the recent amendment-related debate around the Payment and Settlement Systems Act (PSS Act). As ...Read more
- World Lion Day 2026: Importance, Threats and Conservation EffortsAugust 10, 2026The World Lion Day 2026 observed on August 10th and the day highlights the conservation efforts of lions and the threats that are faced by these creatures in their natural habitats. Lions are one of ...Read more
- Weekly Current Affairs One Liners (3rd to 9th August, 2026)August 9, 2026Weekly Current Affairs One-Liners Current Affairs 2026 plays a very important role in competitive examinations and hence, aspirants have to give their undivided attention to it while preparing for the government examinations. The banking, SSC, Railways ...Read more
- Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 Campaign: Dates, Theme, Vande Mataram, Suryapath Tiranga & Key FactsAugust 9, 2026The Ministry of Culture launched the Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign on 6 August 2026 in New Delhi. The nationwide campaign will be conducted from 9 August to 17 August 2026 as part of the ...Read more
- Current Affairs Capsule PDF (8th August, 2026)August 8, 2026National News Centre Opposes Extending Creamy Layer Principle to SCs The Union government has told the Supreme Court that the creamy layer principle should not be extended to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The Centre argued that ...Read more
- International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2026: Theme, History and SignificanceAugust 8, 2026The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2026 will be observed on August 9th as to recognize the rights, culture, traditions and contributions of Indigenous Peoples across the world. It was declared by the ...Read more
- 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
Important Days 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
- 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
General Knowledge 2026
Revolt of 1857: India’s First War of Independence ExplainedAugust 10, 2026One of the greatest revolts which was took place against the British colonial rule in India is the Revolt of 1857. This revolt, also known ...
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 ...
