डेली करेंट अफेयर्स / Daily Current Affairs
Category-wise and date-wise current affairs for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and all competitive exams — updated every day by Exampur experts.
International/ अंतर्राष्ट्रीय
World Mosquito Day: August 20
Why in the News? World Mosquito Day is observed globally on August 20 every year to raise awareness about mosquito-borne illnesses and to em…
Ebola Cases in Congo Exceed 5,000, Government Data Shows
Why in the News? According to the latest situation report from the public health institute, confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic…
Fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable to be Held in Singapore on August 20
Why in the News? The fourth round of the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) will be held in Singapore on August 20, with India se…
International Orangutan Day Observed on August 19, 2026: Significance and Facts
Why in the News? International Orangutan Day is observed globally on August 19 every year to raise awareness about the severe threats faced …
World Photography Day Observed on August 19, 2026: Theme, History, and Significance
Why in the News? World Photography Day is celebrated globally on August 19 every year to pay tribute to the art, craft, science, and history…
World Humanitarian Day Observed on August 19, 2026: Theme and Significance
Why in the News? World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is observed annually on August 19 to honour humanitarian workers and advocate for the protecti…
India and Armenia Sign MoU to Boost Defense R&D and Joint Production
Why in the News? India and Armenia signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral cooperation in defense research,…
India Launches First-Ever Guide to Grasslands and Open Natural Ecosystems at UNCCD COP17
Why in the News? India launched its first-ever "Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems of India" during the 17th Session of t…
National/ राष्ट्रीय
Indian Akshay Urja Day (National Renewable Energy Day): August 20
Why in the News? Indian Akshay Urja Day (National Renewable Energy Day) is observed annually across India on August 20 to raise awareness ab…
India Hosts 8th BRICS Youth Energy Summit 2026 Virtual Conference
Why in the News? India virtually hosted the 8th BRICS Youth Energy Summit 2026 on August 17 under its BRICS Chairship, bringing together ove…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah Chairs 31st Southern Zonal Council Meeting in Mahabalipuram
Why in the News? Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah chaired the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council (SZC) at Mahabalipuram…
DFCCIL Launches Joint Parcel Product - Rapid Cargo Service (JPP-RCS) on Western DFC
Why in the News? The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) has launched a new service under the Joint Parcel Prod…
India to Host 5th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in New Delhi in February 2027
Why in the News? Coinciding with the Golden Jubilee (Swarnim Jayanti) of the Indian Coast Guard (Bharatiya Tatrakshak), India will host the …
Union Cabinet Approves 5 Rail & Road Projects Worth ₹13,041 Crore
Why in the News? The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved five key infrastructure projects—comprising four railw…
India’s Coconut Sector: From 'Tree of Life' to Global Prominence
Why in the News? India's coconut sector, supporting nearly 30 million livelihoods, has transitioned from a traditional agricultural activity…
Digital Self-Enumeration for Census 2027 Begins in Ladakh
Why in the News? The digital self-enumeration phase for Population Enumeration, the second phase of Census 2027, has officially commenced in…
State/ राज्य
Punjab Police Launches Online Portal to Speed Up Verification of Newly Recruited Defence Personnel
Why in the News? The Punjab Police has launched an Online Digital Portal aimed at significantly expediting the credential verification proce…
Maharashtra Declares Snakebite a Notifiable Disease; Mandatory Reporting Imposed
Why in the News? The Maharashtra government has declared snakebite a notifiable disease, making it mandatory for all healthcare institutions…
India’s First Virtual Zoo and 14-D Safari Launched in Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Why in the News? India’s first 14-D Virtual Zoo, along with a 14-D cinema theatre and digital jungle safari, has been inaugurated at the Kam…
Gujarat’s Deesa to Get Asia’s First Desert-Themed Night Safari
Why in the News? The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) has officially approved the proposal to establish Asia's first desert-themed drive-through …
India’s First High-Altitude Wildlife Safari to Launch in Ladakh
1. Current UpdatesThe Ladakh administration has approved the launch of India's first-ever guided high-altitude wildlife safari across famous…
Science & Tech/ विज्ञान और तकनीक
New Smart Drug RK-251 Developed by IASST and IIT Guwahati as Alternative to Chemotherapy
Why in the News? The Ministry of Science and Technology announced the development of a novel smart drug named 'RK-251', designed as a target…
China Becomes First to Recover Orbital Rockets Using Two Methods
Why in the News? Chinese private space company LandSpace successfully landed the first stage of its Zhuque-3 orbital rocket on land. This mi…
IIT Mandi Develops Sea Urchin-Inspired Coating for 3D-Printed Bone Implants
Why in the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi have developed a novel bio-inspired surface coating on 3D-pri…
Chandigarh University Hosts National Space Technology Conclave in Collaboration with ISRO
Why in the News? Chandigarh University, in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), hosted the 'National Space Tech…
SpaceX Sets Record by Launching Two Falcon 9 Rockets in 38 Minutes
Why in the News? American aerospace manufacturer SpaceX established a new operational milestone by successfully launching two Falcon 9 rocke…
Awards / Honors/ पुरस्कार / सम्मान
Indian Army Chief General Dheeraj Seth Conferred Honorary Rank by Nepal
Why in the News? Indian Army Chief General Dheeraj Seth was conferred the honorary rank of 'General of the Nepal Army' by Nepal President Ra…
Odissi Dancer Shubhada Varadkar Wins Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
Why in the News? Renowned Mumbai-based Odissi exponent Shubhada Varadkar was conferred the prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Odiss…
Schemes & Portals/ योजनाएं और पोर्टल
NCW Launches ‘Yashoda AI’ Initiative in Jalandhar to Promote Digital Empowerment of Women
Why in the News? The National Commission for Women (NCW) launched its “Yashoda AI” initiative in Jalandhar, Punjab, aimed at driving digital…
NABARD Launches ‘RSVC-AMRIT’ Platform to Empower Rural Innovation and Tech Transfer
Why in the News? The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), in collaboration with the Office of the Principal Scienti…
NSP-DBT Portal Launched for Agriculture Students
1. Current Updates Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, launched the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) fe…
Appointments/ नियुक्तियां
Art & Culture/ कला और संस्कृति
10-Day Onam Festival Begins in Kerala
Why in the News? The 10-day major harvest festival of South India, 'Onam', commenced on August 16, 2026 (Atham) in Kerala. The main celebrat…
Jhansi’s 140-Year-Old Parichha Dam Earns Global Heritage Status by ICID
Why in the News? The 140-year-old Parichha Dam, located across the Betwa River in Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh), has been recognized as a World Her…
Sports/ खेल
65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament Grandly Inaugurated at Ambedkar Stadium
Why in the News? The 65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament officially commenced on August 18, 2026, with a grand inauguration c…
Justin Greaves and Hayley Matthews Win ICC Players of the Month Awards for July
Why in the News? West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves and West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Matthews have been named the ICC Men’s and Wo…
Rishabh Pant Becomes Fastest to Hit 100 Sixes in Test Cricket
Why in the News? India's star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant created history during the Galle Test against Sri Lanka, becoming the first I…
National Sports Awards 2025 Announced; 17 Sportspersons Named for Arjuna Award
Why in the News? The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2025 to recognise outstanding performances by…
Super Giants Win The Hundred 2026 Men's Title
Why in the News? Sanjeev Goenka-owned Manchester Super Giants claimed their maiden Men's 'The Hundred' 2026 title by defeating Trent Rockets…
Ngah’s Double Leads Cameroon to Maiden Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Title
Why in the News? Cameroon claimed their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title after defeating debutants Malawi 3-0 in the …
World Athletics U20 Championships: India Concludes Campaign with 3 Medals
1. Current Updates India concluded its campaign at the World Athletics U20 Championships with a total of 3 medals (2 Silver, 1 Bronze). In t…
Famous Personalities/ प्रसिद्ध हस्तियां
Birth Anniversary of Former PM Rajiv Gandhi: August 20
Why in the News? Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his …
Birth Anniversary of Tripura Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur: 19 August
Why in the News? Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid rich tributes to Tripura's former ruler, Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur, on…
Three-Time National Award-Winning Bengali Filmmaker Raja Sen Passes Away at 71
Why in the News? Acclaimed Bengali filmmaker and three-time National Film Award winner Raja Sen passed away at the age of 71 at SSKM Hospita…
Books & Author/ पुस्तक और लेखक
Other
Ranbir Kapoor’s 'Ramayana: Part 1' to Become First Indian Film Released in ScreenX Format
Why in the News? Producer Namit Malhotra and director Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming magnum opus 'Ramayana: Part 1' is set to become the first Ind…
Commonwealth Fencing Championship 2026: India Emerges Overall Champion with 35 Medals
Why in the News? The Indian fencing contingent created history at the Commonwealth Fencing Championship 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria, emerging as …