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22 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 22 August 2026
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized that India-Bangladesh relations must be grounded in mutual respect and mutual interest during his address at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum in New Delhi. He hig…
Read full storyThe Indian Air Force concluded its participation in Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia and Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 in Malaysia. The dual deployment demonstrated IAF's operational reach, tactical coordination, and…
Read full storyDefence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized that safeguarding India's security, sovereignty, and honour is the government's foremost duty, asserting that India's culture of non-violence and peace should not be mistaken fo…
Read full storyGlobal crude oil prices surged to near four-week highs after the 60-day US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU) expired without a permanent peace agreement. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed as Iran refu…
Read full storyThe Indian Army has raised its first Baaz Battalion of sophisticated drones in Punjab under the Vajra Corps (11 Corps) to enhance aerial surveillance, agility, and battlefield reach along the western border. This strate…
Read full storyThe National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) disbursed ₹2.82 crore under the Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) mechanism from utilisation of India's biological resources. Of this, ₹2.80 crore was released to 27 State Biodiv…
Read full storyCochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, delivered the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) named 'Mangrol' to the Indian Navy. The vessel features over 80% indigenous content, aligning with the 'Aatm…
Read full storyChief Justice of India Surya Kant addressed the 11th BRICS Legal Forum in New Delhi, emphasizing that timely justice delivery strengthens global trust, enhances ease of doing business, and boosts economic growth by maki…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar will undertake a two-day official visit to Russia starting tomorrow to co-chair the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientifi…
Read full storyThe Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) launched the Employees' Enrolment Campaign 2026 (EEC 2026) to bring uncovered workers under social security net. The campaign enables voluntary compliance by employers t…
Read full storyThe Empowered Committee of the Ministry of Rural Development reviewed proposals under the Non-Farm Livelihoods (NFL) component of DAY-NRLM in New Delhi. The meeting focused on strengthening women-led rural enterprises a…
Read full storyThe BRICS Youth Ministers' Meeting concluded in Visakhapatnam with the adoption of a Joint Statement aimed at expanding youth cooperation in education, skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, and social development. The m…
Read full storyIndia and the UK held the 25th Defence Consultative Group meeting in Delhi, co-chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and UK's Permanent Under Secretary for Defence. Both nations agreed to expand bilateral defe…
Read full storyThe 14th India-Nepal Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting concluded in Dehradun, reviewing bilateral cooperation and reaffirming commitment to strengthen border management and security. Indian delegation was led by Joint S…
Read full storyThe government reported 29 FDI proposals worth over ₹4,800 crore under the revised FDI framework as of 20th of this month. Investments span IT, AI, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, data centres, and ICT sectors. This ref…
Read full storyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah praised West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari for transferring 1,129 acres of land to BSF and SSB within 45 days of the new government assuming office, enabling fencing along the Indi…
Read full storyThe BRICS Tourism Ministers' Meeting under India's Chairship concluded with the adoption of the Jaipur Declaration, establishing a framework for enhanced tourism cooperation among BRICS nations. The declaration focuses…
Read full storySenior BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was sworn in as the 23rd President of Bangladesh at Bangabhaban, Dhaka, with the oath administered by Deputy Speaker Kaiser Kamal. A veteran politician and former BNP Genera…
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India received $72.8 billion in dollar inflows via RBI's special swap facility as of August 21, 2024, through FCNR(B) deposits, ECBs, and overseas foreign currency borrowings. This facility was introduced to boost forei…
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Ahead of scheduled Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) talks with Ladakh representatives in September, the Centre has withdrawn pending criminal cases against local protestors arrested following the September 2025 violence i…
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The Supreme Court set aside the National Green Tribunal's 2017 order that held the Art of Living Foundation responsible for environmental damage to the Yamuna floodplains during its 2016 World Culture Festival. The apex…
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India's ethanol blending program has undergone a dramatic shift with maize now supplying nearly 50% of ethanol for petrol blending, up from negligible levels three years ago. This transition comes as cheaper crude oil p…
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SEBI has proposed stricter advertising norms for online bond platforms to safeguard retail investors from misleading promotional claims. The new rules require standardized disclosures for specific securities and mandate…
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India's sugar production estimate for the 2024-25 season has been revised downward to 27 million tonnes from an earlier 32 million tonnes, causing opening stocks to shrink to 8.5 million tonnes. The government permitted…
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