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
- 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 the Raksha Bandhan festival in scriptures. According to popular tradition, ...Read more
- 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 the month of Shravana in the Hindu calendar. The tradition ...Read more
- 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 celebrated to mark the relationship between brothers and sisters, this ...Read more
- Rabindranath Tagore’s Rakhi Movement During Bengal PartitionAugust 28, 2026The connection of the Rabindranath Tagore with the festival of Raksha Bandhan in the year 1905 is regarded as one of the important episodes in the history of India’s struggle for independence. During the time ...Read more
- Rani Karnavati and Humayun: The Popular Raksha Bandhan StoryAugust 28, 2026Raksha Bandhan is a festival that celebrates love, trust, and protection between brothers and sisters. On this particular day, a sister ties a rakhi on her brother’s wrist wishing that he will remain alive and ...Read more
- Rakhi Across India: What Is Raksha Bandhan Called in Different Regions?August 28, 2026Raksha Bandhan, commonly known as Rakhi, is celebrated throughout India as a festival of love, affection, and bond between siblings. Although the ritual of tying a rakhi continues to be integral to the festival, Rakhi ...Read more
- Raksha Bandhan 2026: Date, History, Significance and RitualsAugust 28, 2026This year, Raksha Bandhan celebrated on Friday, 28th August. Raksha Bandhan is also called ‘Rakhi’ and is one of the most loved Indian festivals celebrating the relationship between siblings. The celebration usually falls on the ...Read more
- Apoorv Kamble Wins FIDE-Rated Rapid Chess TournamentAugust 27, 2026The seventeen-year-old Apoorv Kamble has emerged victorious at the FIDE rated rapid chess championship where he earned a total of 8.5 points from nine rounds. This is all the more remarkable since the city of ...Read more
- Bihar Launches Vidya Sathi App for 3 Lakh StudentsAugust 27, 2026The Bihar Vidya Sathi mobile application has been introduced to offer continuous academic assistance to more than 3 lakh students studying in Classes 9 to 12 in 700 model schools of all 38 districts in ...Read more
- UP Shadi Anudan Yojana 2026: Eligibility, ₹20,000 Assistance, Documents and How to ApplyAugust 27, 2026Expenses incurred at the time of marriage may be too high for financially strapped families. In order to help such financially weak families, the Government of Uttar Pradesh offers the UP Shadi Anudan Yojana. The benefit ...Read more
- Karnali River: Why Is It Called the Lifeline of Nepal? Know About Nepal’s Longest River SystemAugust 27, 2026Karnali is considered as one of the most significant rivers in Nepal and acts as the lifeline of the western and far-western parts of the nation. Also known as Nepal’s longest river, the Karnali River ...Read more
- US Open 2026 Prize Money: Record $108 Million Purse Announced, Full BreakdownAugust 27, 2026This time US Open 2026 will set to create the history in the Grand Slam for having the most generous prize money pool – $108 million. The tournament starts on August 30, 2026, and will ...Read more
- Meghalaya Assembly Passes Resolution Against Uranium MiningAugust 27, 2026The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution rejecting the exploration and mining of uranium in the northeastern state. The resolution, introduced by Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, found favor with all 60 MLAs ...Read more
- HAL and Safran Sign Deal to Develop Aravalli Helicopter EngineAugust 27, 2026Indian HAL and French aerospace firm Safran Helicopter Engines have inked a deal to co-develop the Aravalli helicopter engine, a next-generation engine which is meant for India’s future multirole military helicopters. The engine of 3,500-4,000 ...Read more
Important Days 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
- National Space Day 2026: Theme, History and Chandrayaan-3 Legacy August 23, 2026
- Madras Day 2026: History of Madras and Its Journey to Chennai August 22, 2026
General Knowledge 2026
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 ...
Rabindranath Tagore’s Rakhi Movement During Bengal PartitionAugust 28, 2026The connection of the Rabindranath Tagore with the festival of Raksha Bandhan in the year 1905 is regarded as one of the important episodes in ...
Rani Karnavati and Humayun: The Popular Raksha Bandhan StoryAugust 28, 2026Raksha Bandhan is a festival that celebrates love, trust, and protection between brothers and sisters. On this particular day, a sister ties a rakhi on ...
Rakhi Across India: What Is Raksha Bandhan Called in Different Regions?August 28, 2026Raksha Bandhan, commonly known as Rakhi, is celebrated throughout India as a festival of love, affection, and bond between siblings. Although the ritual of tying ...
UP Shadi Anudan Yojana 2026: Eligibility, ₹20,000 Assistance, Documents and How to ApplyAugust 27, 2026Expenses incurred at the time of marriage may be too high for financially strapped families. In order to help such financially weak families, the Government ...
