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24 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 24 August 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with 50 IFS Officer Trainees of the 2025 batch at Seva Teerth, emphasizing grassroots-level diplomatic engagement, digital transformation of Indian missions, and leveraging civili…
Read full storyThe Election Commission of India (ECI) held the second regional conference on Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELC 2.0) and ECINET in Lucknow. CEC Gyanesh Kumar addressed students and teachers from Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing E…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India released the All-India House Price Index (HPI) for Q1:2026-27 with base year 2022-23, covering 18 major cities. The index rose 1.1% quarter-on-quarter to 117.5, driven by Chandigarh, Lucknow, a…
Read full storyRBI imposed a ₹2 lakh penalty on The Pragathi Co-operative Bank Limited, Karnataka on August 20, 2026, for violating Section 20 read with Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, and non-compliance with RBI direc…
Read full storyVice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan launched India's first non-GMO high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed developed by Gourmet Popcornica at Musunuru, Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh on August 24, 2026. This indigenous i…
Read full storyThe Government of India announced the re-issue of 6.94% GS 2036 dated security for a notified amount of ₹34,000 crore through RBI on August 28, 2026, with settlement on August 31, 2026. The auction will use the multiple…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.50 lakh on Shri Vijay Mahantesh Co-operative Bank Limited, Hungund, Karnataka, via an order dated August 20, 2026. The penalty was levied under Section 47A(1)(c…
Read full storyThe 3rd India-Cambodia JWGTI meeting held on 24 Aug 2026 in Phnom Penh reviewed bilateral trade growth of 36% to USD 406.78M in 2025-26, with 63.25% YoY growth in Q1 2026-27. Key outcomes include UPI-KHQR linkage launch…
Read full storyTalabira II & III coal mine in Odisha, allocated to NLC India Ltd. in 2016 under the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, achieved record production of 19.14 MT in FY 2025-26 with 11.28% YoY growth. The mine deployed ad…
Read full storyOn August 23, 2026, RBI conducted LAF operations with MSF at 5.50% absorbing ₹9,531 crore and SDF at 5.00% absorbing ₹1,62,921 crore, resulting in net liquidity absorption of ₹1,53,390 crore. All money market segments (…
Read full storyThe All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, under the Ministry of Ayush, launched the Garbhini Mitra Course for the 2026–27 academic session. This six-month offline programme trains candidates in Ayurvedic ma…
Read full storyThe Central Government appointed three part-time Non-official Directors — Shri Janmejaya Kumar Sinha, Shri Syed Akbaruddin, and Ms. Annie George Mathew — to the Central Board of RBI for four years effective August 24, 2…
Read full storyAs of August 21, 2026, the Kharif crop sown area stands at 1056.70 lakh hectares, 16.07 lakh hectares below the 2025-26 level. Rice area declined by 13.19 lakh hectares, led by Karnataka, Telangana, and Jharkhand. Pulse…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1 lakh on Vikas Souharda Co-operative Bank Limited, Hosapete, Karnataka, via an order dated August 20, 2026, for non-compliance with RBI directions on 'Income Rec…
Read full storyRBI's Money Market Operations on August 21, 2026 show total overnight segment volume of ₹6,56,859.58 crore at 5.05% weighted average rate. Key operations included a 3-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo of ₹95,970 crore at 5…
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Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram appeared before the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the 'One Nation, One Election' Bills and termed them unconstitutional and mindless. The JPC, chaired by P.P. Chaudh…
Read full storyThe Government of India has lifted export restrictions on wheat flour and related products including atta, maida, and semolina through a DGFT notification with immediate effect. This policy reversal allows overseas ship…
Read full storyUnion Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda, heading the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, chaired a high-level CEO Roundtable in New Delhi and reiterated the government's target for the chemical sector to achieve a $1 tril…
Read full storyUnion Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav addressed the Ministerial Dialogue at UNCCD COP17, urging diversified, adequate, predictable and sustained international financing for land restoration and drought resilience.…
Read full storyUnion Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced in Tokyo that India will amend regulations and introduce new rules within two months to address concerns of companies setting up manufacturing operations. He met two major…
Read full storyUnion Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched revamped Dak Sewa and Dak MITRA apps in New Delhi, alongside inaugurating renovated buildings of 14 post offices across ten states. These digital initiatives a…
Read full storyIran announced it will impose service fees on vessels from authorised countries transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint. The fees, covering maritime, environmental, and logistical services, wer…
Read full storyThe 18th BRICS Academic Forum commenced in Lucknow on Monday as part of India's BRICS Presidency, organized by ORF, RIS, and University of Lucknow. The forum focuses on "Building Resilient and Inclusive Global Value Cha…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with space sector startup CEOs, urging them to build a robust ecosystem that attracts global talent to India. He acknowledged the trust startups have shown in government policies…
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