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Today’s Current Affairs
- Independence Day 2026: Is It the 79th or 80th Independence Day?August 10, 2026The Independence Day 2026 of India will be marked on August 15, 2026. However, a very common confusion arises regarding whether 2026 is the 79th or 80th Independence Day of India. The confusion is resolved ...Read more
- Partition of Bengal (1905) & Swadeshi Movement: Rise of NationalismAugust 10, 2026Partition of Bengal in 1905 was one of the most disputed decisions made by the British during their rule in the India and it became a significant milestone in the evolution of the Indian Nationalism. ...Read more
- Formation of the Indian National Congress (1885): Birth of India’s Freedom MovementAugust 10, 2026Indian National Congress (INC) was established in 1885 and emerged as one of the most significant political organizations in the history of freedom struggle in India. Starting from being a platform for educated Indians to ...Read more
- Russia to India by Train? Moscow Floats Ambitious Railway Route Through Central and South AsiaAugust 10, 2026An overland trade route directly linking Russia with India through railways has the potential of becoming an emerging trade route in Eurasia if current discussions taking place in Moscow concerning this ambitious idea take shape ...Read more
- Dhansiri River: Origin, Tributaries, Course, Significance and Role in the 2026 Assam FloodsAugust 10, 2026The Dhansiri River is one of the significant rivers of Northeast India, being one of the major southern tributaries of the Brahmaputra. Running through the regions of Nagaland and Assam, the Dhansiri River is vital ...Read more
- Which is The Only Animal Known to Hibernate and Dream?August 10, 2026As hibernation is normally associated with animals that enter a period of extremely low activity, a small primate living in Madagascar seems to defy common knowledge. Fat-tailed dwarf lemurs are the only primates known to hibernate; ...Read more
- Who is BS Dhanoa? The Real-Life IAF Officer in Operation Safed SagarAugust 10, 2026The actor Jimmy Shergill’s performance of Wing Commander BS Dhanoa in Netflix’s Operation Safed Sagar has put the spotlight on one of the Indian Air Force officers who was key to India’s victory in the ...Read more
- What is Prakriti Gyan Dham? CSIR-NBRI’s First Eco-Educational Hub InauguratedAugust 10, 2026Prakriti Gyan Dham is a new eco-educational center based in Lucknow, which intends to integrate scientific research, biodiversity conservation, and environmental education with society. This educational institution has been inaugurated by Union Minister of State ...Read more
- Justice R V Ghuge, M C Tripathi Recommended as Calcutta and Bombay High Court Chief JusticesAugust 10, 2026Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Justice Ravindra V Ghuge and Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi for appointment as Chief Justices of the Calcutta High Court and Bombay High Court respectively. These recommendations have been made in ...Read more
- Amit Shah Presents President’s Colours to Puducherry PoliceAugust 10, 2026Home Minister of Union Government and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah presented the honor of President’s Colours to the Puducherry Police on August 9th, 2026, due to their courage, dedication, and service. This ceremony was ...Read more
- 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
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
Partition of Bengal (1905) & Swadeshi Movement: Rise of NationalismAugust 10, 2026Partition of Bengal in 1905 was one of the most disputed decisions made by the British during their rule in the India and it became ...
Formation of the Indian National Congress (1885): Birth of India’s Freedom MovementAugust 10, 2026Indian National Congress (INC) was established in 1885 and emerged as one of the most significant political organizations in the history of freedom struggle in ...
Russia to India by Train? Moscow Floats Ambitious Railway Route Through Central and South AsiaAugust 10, 2026An overland trade route directly linking Russia with India through railways has the potential of becoming an emerging trade route in Eurasia if current discussions ...
Dhansiri River: Origin, Tributaries, Course, Significance and Role in the 2026 Assam FloodsAugust 10, 2026The Dhansiri River is one of the significant rivers of Northeast India, being one of the major southern tributaries of the Brahmaputra. Running through the ...
Which is The Only Animal Known to Hibernate and Dream?August 10, 2026As hibernation is normally associated with animals that enter a period of extremely low activity, a small primate living in Madagascar seems to defy common ...
Who is BS Dhanoa? The Real-Life IAF Officer in Operation Safed SagarAugust 10, 2026The actor Jimmy Shergill’s performance of Wing Commander BS Dhanoa in Netflix’s Operation Safed Sagar has put the spotlight on one of the Indian Air ...
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 ...
