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⚡ DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS 2026

Daily Current Affairs 2026

35 Important Current Affairs & Key Facts for Banking, SBI, IBPS, RBI, SSC, UPSC, Railway and State PCS Exams.
📅 CURRENT AFFAIRS DATE
18 August 2026 | Tuesday
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1
Environment ★ IMPORTANT
1 India hosts BRICS Environment Working Group meetings in New Delhi. Environment ★
भारत ने New Delhi में BRICS Environment Working Group meetings आयोजित कीं।
Key Fact: The meetings are being held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 17 and 18 August 2026 under India's BRICS Chairship.
2
Defence ★ IMPORTANT
2 Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth begins official visit to Nepal. Defence ★
Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth ने Nepal की official visit शुरू की।
Key Fact: General Dhiraj Seth began an official visit to Nepal to strengthen India-Nepal defence cooperation.
3
Banking and Finance ★ IMPORTANT
3 RBI cancels Certificates of Registration of four NBFCs. Banking and Finance ★
RBI ने चार NBFCs के Certificates of Registration cancel किए।
Key Fact: RBI cancelled the Certificates of Registration of four NBFCs after their voluntary surrender of registration.
4
Banking and Finance ★ IMPORTANT
4 RBI cancels Certificates of Registration of 59 NBFCs under RBI Act. Banking and Finance ★
RBI ने RBI Act के तहत 59 NBFCs के Certificates of Registration cancel किए।
Key Fact: RBI cancelled Certificates of Registration of 59 NBFCs under Section 45-IA(6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
5
Banking and Finance ★ IMPORTANT
5 RBI invites comments on draft directions for loan interest rates. Banking and Finance ★
RBI ने loan interest rates पर draft directions के लिए comments आमंत्रित किए।
Key Fact: RBI invited comments until 11 September 2026 on the Draft RBI Interest Rates on Loans and Advances Directions, 2026.
6
Banking and Finance ★ IMPORTANT
6 RBI finalises revised recovery-agent conduct framework. Banking and Finance ★
RBI ने revised recovery-agent conduct framework को finalise किया।
Key Fact: The RBI directions on loan recovery and engagement of recovery agents will take effect from 1 January 2027.
7
Capital Market ★ IMPORTANT
7 SEBI relaxes KYC requirements for NRIs, OCIs and foreign nationals. Capital Market ★
SEBI ने NRIs, OCIs और foreign nationals के लिए KYC requirements relax किए।
Key Fact: SEBI announced KYC relaxations for individual persons resident outside India, including NRIs, OCIs and foreign nationals.
8
Economy ★ IMPORTANT
8 Economic Times poll projects India Q1 FY27 GDP growth at 7.3 percent. Economy ★
Economic Times poll ने India की Q1 FY27 GDP growth 7.3 प्रतिशत अनुमानित की।
Key Fact: An Economic Times poll projected India's first-quarter FY27 GDP growth at around 7.3 percent.
9
Government Scheme ★ IMPORTANT
9 CBDC-based Direct Benefit Transfer begins under PMGKAY in two Union Territories. Government Scheme ★
PMGKAY के तहत CBDC-based Direct Benefit Transfer दो Union Territories में शुरू हुआ।
Key Fact: Chandigarh and Dadra and Nagar Haveli became the first Union Territories to provide PMGKAY food subsidy through programmable Digital Rupee tokens.
10
Infrastructure ★ IMPORTANT
10 Home Minister inaugurates development projects worth Rs. 6,453 crore in Rajasthan. Infrastructure ★
Union Home Minister ने Rajasthan में 6,453 करोड़ रुपये के development projects का उद्घाटन किया।
Key Fact: Amit Shah inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth Rs. 6,453 crore across 17 districts from Alwar, Rajasthan.
11
Government ★ IMPORTANT
11 Central Information Commission launches upgraded appeals and complaints portal. Government ★
Central Information Commission ने upgraded appeals और complaints portal launch किया।
Key Fact: The upgraded portal was launched on 17 August 2026 to strengthen online filing and tracking of RTI second appeals and complaints.
12
Consumer Affairs ★ IMPORTANT
12 Department of Consumer Affairs invites applications for Government Approved Test Centres. Consumer Affairs ★
Department of Consumer Affairs ने Government Approved Test Centres के लिए applications आमंत्रित किए।
Key Fact: Applications for GATCs can be submitted through emaap.gov.in from 17 to 31 August 2026; 51 GATCs have been recognised so far.
13
Science and Technology ★ IMPORTANT
13 NIELIT launches CYBER KUSHTI 2026 cybersecurity and AI hackathon. Science and Technology ★
NIELIT ने CYBER KUSHTI 2026 cybersecurity और AI hackathon शुरू किया।
Key Fact: CYBER KUSHTI 2026 is a national hackathon designed to assess cybersecurity and artificial intelligence capabilities.
14
Mining ★ IMPORTANT
14 Ministry of Mines announces roadshow for eighth critical mineral block auction tranche. Mining ★
Ministry of Mines ने eighth critical mineral block auction tranche के लिए roadshow घोषित किया।
Key Fact: The Ministry of Mines will organise a roadshow on the eighth tranche of critical and strategic mineral block auctions in Patna.
15
Awards ★ IMPORTANT
15 Government announces National Anubhav Awards 2026 ceremony. Awards ★
सरकार ने National Anubhav Awards 2026 ceremony की घोषणा की।
Key Fact: Union Minister Jitendra Singh will confer National Anubhav Awards 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
16
Health ★ IMPORTANT
16 Government calls for diabetes prevention to become a national priority. Health ★
सरकार ने diabetes prevention को national priority बनाने का आह्वान किया।
Key Fact: Union Minister Jitendra Singh said rural India is no longer untouched by diabetes and stressed early prevention.
17
Finance ★ IMPORTANT
17 DRI detects large-scale misuse of SAFTA agreement in areca nut imports. Finance ★
DRI ने areca nut imports में SAFTA agreement के large-scale misuse का पता लगाया।
Key Fact: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence detected alleged misuse of the South Asian Free Trade Area agreement in imports of areca nuts.
18
Education ★ IMPORTANT
18 Vice President attends SRM Institute of Science and Technology convocation. Education ★
Vice President ने SRM Institute of Science and Technology convocation में भाग लिया।
Key Fact: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan graced the 22nd Convocation of SRM Institute of Science and Technology in Chennai.
19
Government Scheme ★ IMPORTANT
19 PM-VBRY targets employment opportunities for 3.5 crore youth. Government Scheme ★
PM-VBRY का लक्ष्य 3.5 करोड़ युवाओं के लिए employment opportunities है।
Key Fact: Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana has an outlay of Rs. 1 lakh crore and targets employment opportunities for around 3.5 crore youth.
20
Artificial Intelligence ★ IMPORTANT
20 India plans artificial intelligence training for one crore youth. Artificial Intelligence ★
भारत ने एक करोड़ युवाओं को artificial intelligence training देने की योजना बनाई।
Key Fact: A mission-mode programme aims to train one crore youth in artificial intelligence within one year.
21
Nuclear Energy ★ IMPORTANT
21 India targets 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047. Nuclear Energy ★
भारत ने 2047 तक 100 GW nuclear power capacity का लक्ष्य रखा।
Key Fact: India has set a target to build 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047.
22
Semiconductor ★ IMPORTANT
22 India plans seven to eight new semiconductor production facilities. Semiconductor ★
भारत ने सात से आठ नई semiconductor production facilities की योजना बनाई।
Key Fact: Three domestic semiconductor plants are operational and exporting chips; seven to eight additional facilities are expected in one to two years.
23
Women Empowerment ★ IMPORTANT
23 India revises Lakhpati Didi target to six crore women. Women Empowerment ★
भारत ने Lakhpati Didi target को संशोधित कर छह करोड़ women किया।
Key Fact: The earlier target of three crore Lakhpati Didis has been surpassed and the new target is six crore.
24
Sports ★ IMPORTANT
24 India launches sports talent hunt linked to 2036 Olympics ambition. Sports ★
भारत ने 2036 Olympics ambition से जुड़ा sports talent hunt शुरू किया।
Key Fact: The nationwide talent hunt aims to identify children aged 5 to 15 years for future sporting excellence.
25
Civil Defence ★ IMPORTANT
25 India plans modernisation of its civil defence network. Civil Defence ★
भारत ने अपने civil defence network के modernisation की योजना बनाई।
Key Fact: The initiative seeks to modernise the Civil Defence Act, 1968 framework for protection of civilian infrastructure.
26
Education ★ IMPORTANT
26 Government advances free online coaching initiative for competitive examinations. Education ★
सरकार ने competitive examinations के लिए free online coaching initiative को आगे बढ़ाया।
Key Fact: The initiative aims to use Digital Public Infrastructure to provide affordable preparation support for UPSC, SSC and State PCS aspirants.
27
Important Day ★ IMPORTANT
27 Har Ghar Tiranga campaign concludes on 17 August. Important Day ★
Har Ghar Tiranga campaign 17 अगस्त को संपन्न हुआ।
Key Fact: The nationwide campaign was observed from 9 to 17 August 2026 to encourage display of the National Flag.
28
Health ★ IMPORTANT
28 Government highlights patient care based on early diagnosis and timely intervention. Health ★
सरकार ने early diagnosis और timely intervention आधारित patient care को highlight किया।
Key Fact: The Union Minister stressed early diagnosis, timely medical intervention and avoidance of unnecessary investigations.
29
Environment ★ IMPORTANT
29 India advances cooperation on environmental issues through BRICS platform. Environment ★
भारत ने BRICS platform के माध्यम से environmental issues पर cooperation आगे बढ़ाया।
Key Fact: The BRICS Environment Working Group meetings focus on multilateral environmental cooperation among BRICS members.
30
Banking and Finance ★ IMPORTANT
30 Indian banking deposits rise by around Rs. 11 lakh crore over three fortnights. Banking and Finance ★
Indian banking deposits तीन fortnights में लगभग 11 लाख करोड़ रुपये बढ़े।
Key Fact: Banking-system deposits increased by about Rs. 11 lakh crore over the three fortnights ending 31 July 2026, aided by FCNR(B) inflows.
31
Capital Market ★ IMPORTANT
31 SEBI issues show-cause notice to key Paytm executives. Capital Market ★
SEBI ने key Paytm executives को show-cause notice जारी किया।
Key Fact: SEBI issued a show-cause notice to key managerial personnel of One 97 Communications regarding disclosure timing on small-ticket personal loans.
32
Social Justice ★ IMPORTANT
32 Government highlights support under PM-AJAY and SJY schemes. Social Justice ★
सरकार ने PM-AJAY और SJY schemes के तहत support को highlight किया।
Key Fact: Government highlighted livelihood and entrepreneurship support provided through PM-AJAY and related social-justice schemes.
33
Science and Technology ★ IMPORTANT
33 India promotes cybersecurity and artificial intelligence innovation through national hackathon. Science and Technology ★
भारत ने national hackathon के माध्यम से cybersecurity और artificial intelligence innovation को बढ़ावा दिया।
Key Fact: NIELIT launched CYBER KUSHTI 2026 to promote practical solutions in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
34
Important Day ★ IMPORTANT
34 International Day of Islamic Art is observed on 18 August. Important Day ★
18 अगस्त को International Day of Islamic Art मनाया जाता है।
Key Fact: UNESCO observes International Day of Islamic Art annually on 18 August to recognise Islamic art and cultural heritage.
35
Important Day ★ IMPORTANT
35 World Breast Cancer Research Day is observed on 18 August. Important Day ★
18 अगस्त को World Breast Cancer Research Day मनाया जाता है।
Key Fact: World Breast Cancer Research Day promotes awareness of research, prevention and early detection of breast cancer.

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