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23 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 23 August 2026
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The Indian Air Force concluded participation in Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia and Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 in Malaysia, demonstrating operational reach across the Indo-Pacific. These multinational exercises e…
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Syria's Foreign Minister held talks with Israel's Mossad chief in Jordan, restarting negotiations between Israel and Syria's new authorities. This follows a January agreement to establish an intelligence-sharing mechani…
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Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will lead a 200-member business delegation to Japan from August 24-27 to enhance bilateral trade and investment. The visit focuses on high-tech manufacturing, semiconductors,…
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India and Japan are conducting a business mission led by FICCI to strengthen cooperation in semiconductors and electronics, with multiple MoUs expected to be signed. The delegation aims to deepen bilateral trade ties an…
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India has successfully supported the completion of the Thilamale Bridge, Maldives' largest infrastructure project, with the installation of its final segment. This bridge connects the capital Malé with Thilafushi and Hu…
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A Supreme Court-appointed panel has criticized the Assam government for failing to act against illegal mining activities near Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and critical rhino habitat. The issue g…
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Union Minister Gajendra Shekhawat emphasized that privatisation of space represents the 'democratisation of space opportunities' during an event organized by ISRO's Space Applications Centre and the Department of Scienc…
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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology, led by Dr. Medha Vishram Kulkarni, visited ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru to review the progress of India's first human spaceflight mission, Gaganyaan. The…
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually presided over Bhumi Pujan for three expansion projects of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) and two projects of Yantra India Limited. He emphasized India's significant…
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US national debt has crossed $40 trillion, according to Jefferies research, intensifying fiscal strain and pushing Treasury yields higher. Elevated yields threaten equity markets and limit the Federal Reserve's ability…
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Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's planned visit to India remains uncertain as State Minister for Foreign Affairs emphasized national interest over haste. India invited Rahman for a bilateral visit and to attend the BRICS s…
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India is intensifying trade engagement with South American nations — Chile, Argentina, and Brazil — to secure critical minerals and expand market access. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will lead joint trade meetings…
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China's state media criticized India's formal naming of 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh, warning it could escalate border tensions and undermine improving bilateral political ties. This follows India's April 2024 move to…
Read full storyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the security of the strategically vital Siliguri Corridor (Chicken's Neck) with senior officials from MHA, MoRTH, Army, BSF, SSB, RPF, and West Bengal leadership. He emphasized a q…
Read full storyRBI launched a special USD-INR Forex Swap facility on June 8, 2026, to attract foreign currency inflows via FCNR(B) deposits, ECBs, and OFCBs. As of August 21, 2026, total inflows reached USD 72,848 million, with FCNR(B…
Read full storyThe National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP), launched in September 2019, has administered 147.16 crore FMD vaccine doses benefiting 8.04 crore farmers. FMD outbreaks declined from 132 (2019) to 40 (2025) and B…
Read full storyUnion Minister Hardeep Singh Puri visited Mauritius (Aug 20-21, 2026) where India and Mauritius signed a G2G MoU on oil/gas cooperation and a 5-year IOCL-STC supply agreement for MS, HSD, and ATF — India's first long-te…
Read full storyThe Indian Air Force concluded participation in Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia and Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 in Malaysia, deploying Rafale jets for Large Force Employment missions with 20+ nations and conductin…
Read full storyCochin Shipyard Limited delivered 'Mangrol', the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, to the Indian Navy on August 21, 2026. The vessel features over 80% indigenous content and is equipped for ASW operation…
Read full storyIndia chaired the 14th BRICS Science Ministerial Meet in Chennai where the 'Chennai Declaration' was unanimously adopted, reaffirming BRICS commitment to a resilient, future-ready STI framework. The consensus emphasizes…
Read full storyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a crucial meeting in Siliguri with West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari and hill area stakeholders including GJM, GNLF, and other political representatives. Discussions focused on perman…
Read full storyThe National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) disbursed ₹2.82 crore under the Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) mechanism from commercial utilisation of biological resources. ₹2.80 crore was allocated to 27 State Biodiversit…
Read full storyThe Government has extended restrictions on all Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs) containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, mandating a warning against use in children below four years. This foll…
Read full storyEPFO launched the Employees' Enrolment Campaign 2026 (EEC 2026) effective 29 June 2026, open until 31 October 2026, to enrol eligible employees left out of EPF coverage from 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2026. The campaign o…
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