Current Affairs

Work From Anywhere Index

Mumbai became the only Indian city in the fourth annual Work From Anywhere Index published by the International Workplace Group in 2026.

Non-fossil fuel

Indias installed non-fossil fuel-based power capacity reached 300.50 GW as of 31 July 2026, crossing the 300 GW mark.

Double-stack container train

Indian Railways operated its first double-stack long-haul container train from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) in Mumbai to CONCORs gateway container terminal (GCT)

Yed Akbaruddin

The Government of India appointed Syed Akbaruddin, Annie George Mathew and Janmejaya Kumar Sinha as part-time, non-official directors on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Foreign Direct Investments

The government has said that a total of 29 Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) have been reported under the revised framework as of the 20th of this month, involving proposed FDI of more than Rs.4,800 crore.

Television channels

The Central Government has notified the removal of the 12-minute advertisement duration cap for television channels

Industrial Disputes Act

The Supreme Court of India delivered a nine-judge Constitution Bench judgment on 20 August 2026 on the meaning of “industry” under Section 2(j) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.

India and Japan

India and Japan agreed to further deepen defence and maritime security cooperation, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi signing a Memorandum of Arrangement on Maritime Security

Snakebite disease

The Maharashtra government has declared snakebite a notifiable disease, making it mandatory for all hospitals, medical colleges and healthcare professionals to report every suspected or confirmed case and death.

Kharif crops

The total area sown under kharif crops in the current season across the country so far is estimated at 1016.57 lakh hectares as on August 14, 2026, compared with the corresponding figure of 1037.52 lakh hectares in the same period last year

CYBER KUSHTI

The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has launched CYBER KUSHTI 2026

SHANTIAct

The Department of Atomic Energy released the draft rules of the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy (SHANTI) Act, 2025. According to the draft rules

Hoisting of the National Flag

The nation commemorated the 80th Independence Day on August 15, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the Independence Day celebrations from the iconic Red Fort in Delhi.

Population enumeration

The Centre has notified a set of 40 questions to be asked during the population enumeration phase of Census 2027, including questions on caste, religion, education, employment, migration

Droupadi Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu has approved the conferment of the Presidents Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) on 16 officers

National Flag

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, India Post on 14 August 2026 delivered the National Flag, Tiranga, by drone from Mandi Head Post Office to Rehardhar Branch Post Office in Himachal Pradesh on the eve of Independence Day.

Parliament

Parliament on 13 August 2026 passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to restrict the power of state governments to levy taxes on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands.

Global Manufacturing Hub

NITI Aayog has released a report titled “Key Sectors to Position India as a Global Manufacturing Hub”, identifying chemicals, textiles, telecom and networking equipment, and solar photovoltaic

India Code Portal

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal launched the revamped India Code Portal on 13 August 2026, aimed at making access to laws simpler

Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has asked the 19 remaining States and Union Territories to consider declaring cancer a “notifiable disease” to facilitate early detection and ensure proper care of patients

Parliament

Parliament on 12 August 2026 passed a bill to rename Kerala as Keralam, with the Rajya Sabha clearing the legislation with a voice vote.

PM E-Drive scheme

The government has extended subsidies for electric two-wheelers under the PM E-Drive scheme till FY28 and raised the allocation for the segment by nearly Rs.1,000 crore.

Ministry of Micro

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate the commercialisation and global market access of Indias Geographical Indication (GI) products.

Vande Mataram

President Droupadi Murmu on 11 August 2026 gave assent to a Bill that criminalises intentional disruption or prevention of the singing of the national song Vande Mataram, giving it the same legal protection currently accorded to the national anthem.

National Tribunal Commission

The Rajya Sabha on 11 August 2026 passed a Bill to set up a National Tribunal Commission to select chairpersons and members for various tribunals across the country.

Books Evidence Bill

The Rajya Sabha on 10 August 2026 passed the Bankers Books Evidence Bill, 2026, paving the way for replacing the colonial-era Bankers Books Evidence Act, 1891, with a modern legal framework aligned with the countrys

Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 10 August 2026 launched a National Scholarship Portal-based system for agriculture students, under which more than 6,000 students received

GOBARdhan

The Union Cabinet approved GOBARdhan, the National Circular Bioenergy Scheme, with a total outlay of Rs.23,731 crore on 6 August 2026.

Jal Jeevan Mission

More than 82 of rural households across India now have access to tap water under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), while the Centre has strengthened measures to ensure the quality

BharatNet project

More than 2.21 lakh Gram Panchayats across the country have been made service-ready under the BharatNet project, while 5.01 lakh Common Service Centres (CSCs) are delivering digital

Parliament

Parliament on 5 August 2026 passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, paving the way for an increase in the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 33 to 37

Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan

India has launched the Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP) to reaffirm its commitment to the conservation of one of Asias most elusive wild cats, Environment Ministry officials said on 4 August 2026.

Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill

The Rajya Sabha on 4 August 2026 passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 by a voice vote.

PM Surya Ghar

More than 50.6 lakh households across the country have installed rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) said on 4 August 2026.

Solar energy

India has witnessed one of the fastest expansions of solar energy in the world over the past decade.

PM-VBRY

The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY), the Centres flagship employment-linked incentive scheme, has completed one year of implementation

Organ transplants

India carried out a record 20,138 organ transplants in 2025, the highest ever in a single year, the government said on 3 August 2026 as it marked the 16th Indian Organ Donation Day.