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14 August 2026 Current Affairs includes important developments related to telecommunications, digital governance, railways, nuclear energy, defence, international trade, military exercises, mining reforms, CBDC, agriculture, appointments, science, health, books, economy and international affairs.

14 अगस्त 2026 करेंट अफेयर्स में दूरसंचार, डिजिटल गवर्नेंस, रेलवे, परमाणु ऊर्जा, रक्षा, अंतरराष्ट्रीय व्यापार, सैन्य अभ्यास, खनन सुधार, CBDC, कृषि, नियुक्तियां, विज्ञान, स्वास्थ्य, पुस्तकें, अर्थव्यवस्था और अंतरराष्ट्रीय मामलों से जुड़ी महत्वपूर्ण घटनाएँ शामिल हैं।

These notes are useful for SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD, Railway NTPC, Group D, Banking, UPSC, State PSC and other competitive examinations.

1. Three Sanchar Mitras Selected as ITU Generation Connect Youth Envoys

तीन Sanchar Mitras ITU Generation Connect Youth Envoys चुने गए

The Department of Telecommunications facilitated the selection of three Sanchar Mitras as ITU Generation Connect Youth Envoys (GCYE) for the 2026-2030 term.

Department of Telecommunications ने तीन Sanchar Mitras के ITU Generation Connect Youth Envoys के रूप में चयन में सहयोग किया। उनका कार्यकाल 2026 से 2030 तक रहेगा।

Selected Youth Envoys / चयनित युवा प्रतिनिधि

Ankit Kumar Pal – Delhi
Manish Kumar Mandal – Bengaluru
Susmita Sain – Guwahati

The announcement coincided with International Youth Day 2026.

यह घोषणा International Youth Day 2026 के अवसर पर की गई।

Theme / थीम

“Different Contexts, Common Aspirations”

Generation Connect Youth Envoys is an ITU initiative focusing on global digital transformation and Information and Communication Technologies.

यह ITU की एक वैश्विक पहल है जिसका उद्देश्य digital transformation और ICT में युवाओं की भागीदारी बढ़ाना है।

Sanchar Mitra Scheme

It is an initiative of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).

यह Department of Telecommunications की पहल है।

Its focus areas include:

Telecom fraud awareness
Mobile security
Cybersecurity
Digital empowerment

यह telecom fraud, mobile security, cybersecurity और digital awareness से संबंधित जागरूकता बढ़ाती है।

The scheme is open mainly to students from technical institutions studying telecom, electronics or computer-related subjects.

More than 200 technical institutions are currently participating.

The programme is implemented across all States and Union Territories through Licensed Service Area (LSA) field offices.

Static GK – ITU

ITU = International Telecommunication Union

Established – 1865

Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland

It is a specialised agency of the United Nations for information and communication technologies.

2. Gramin Gyan Setu App Launched in Gujarat

गुजरात में Gramin Gyan Setu App लॉन्च

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Gramin Gyan Setu App through video conferencing on 12 August 2026.

केंद्रीय गृह मंत्री Amit Shah ने 12 August 2026 को video conferencing के माध्यम से Gramin Gyan Setu App लॉन्च किया।

Objective / उद्देश्य

The project aims to connect 752 libraries within the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency.

परियोजना का उद्देश्य Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency की 752 libraries को आपस में जोड़ना है।

The initiative covers villages in:

Gandhinagar
Kalol
Sanand

Knowledge Resource

The interconnected system provides access to around:

2.80 lakh books

These include books useful for national-level competitive examinations.

Operational Model

The project follows a:

Hub-and-Spoke Model

Rural libraries will be linked with four major libraries.

Mobile Library Service

Special vans financed through MPLAD funds will visit villages every fortnight.

ये vans पुराने books वापस लेकर app के माध्यम से requested नई books deliver करेंगी।

A visitor-count mechanism will also help scientifically monitor use of the library network.

S. R. Ranganathan

S. R. Ranganathan is known as the:

Father of Library Science in India

उनकी जयंती 12 August को भारत में National Library Day के रूप में मनाई जाती है।

He was awarded the Padma Shri.

MPLAD Scheme

MPLAD = Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme

Launched – 1993

Administered by – Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

3. NCLT Launches E-Inspection and E-Certified Copy Services

NCLT ने E-Inspection और E-Certified Copy Services लॉन्च कीं

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) launched e-Inspection and e-Certified Copy services on 12 August 2026.

NCLT ने judicial records को digital रूप से accessible बनाने के लिए नई online services शुरू कीं।

Main Objective

The facilities are designed to provide faster access to judicial records for:

Advocates
Litigants

They form part of the broader e-Courts 2.0 initiative and the revamped NCLT website.

NCLT Performance: April-June 2026

NCLT approved:

78 resolution plans

This was its highest first-quarter performance since the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code came into force.

Associated financial value:

₹5,517.66 crore

Case Pendency

NCLT is using a data-driven monitoring system to reduce case pendency.

Special Benches and redistribution of workloads are also being used to improve efficiency.

NCLT Static GK

Established under – Companies Act, 2013

Based on recommendations of – V. Balakrishna Eradi Committee

Ministry – Ministry of Corporate Affairs

Headquarters – New Delhi

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

IBC was enacted in 2016.

For corporate insolvency proceedings, NCLT acts as the Adjudicating Authority.

4. Kavach 4.0 Approved for Izzatnagar Division

Izzatnagar Division में Kavach 4.0 को मंजूरी

Indian Railways approved installation of Kavach Version 4.0 across:

660 Route Km

of the Izzatnagar Division of North Eastern Railway.

Approval Date

12 August 2026

Project Cost

₹295 crore

Communication Technology

Kavach 4.0 will use:

Long-Term Evolution (LTE)

as its communication backbone.

Functions of Kavach

Kavach is India's indigenous:

Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system

Its important functions include:

Preventing Signal Passed at Danger incidents
Reducing chances of train collisions
Automatically applying brakes when required
Improving safety during dense fog
Supporting trains at maximum permissible speed

Safety Standard

Kavach has:

Safety Integrity Level-4 (SIL-4)

the highest safety integrity level mentioned for the system.

RDSO

Kavach was developed by:

Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO)

North Eastern Railway

Established – 1952

Headquarters – Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh

Divisions:

Izzatnagar
Lucknow
Varanasi

5. India Targets 100 GWe Nuclear Energy Capacity by 2047

भारत का 2047 तक 100 GWe Nuclear Energy का लक्ष्य

The Government of India presented a roadmap in the Lok Sabha for expanding domestic nuclear-energy capacity.

भारत सरकार ने आत्मनिर्भर nuclear-energy ecosystem विकसित करने के लिए roadmap प्रस्तुत किया।

Target

Nuclear-energy capacity by 2047:

100 GWe

The target comes under the Nuclear Energy Mission announced in Union Budget 2025-26.

Small Modular Reactors

India aims to operationalise at least:

5 indigenous Small Modular Reactors by 2033

Important indigenous designs include:

Bharat Small Modular Reactor (BSMR-200) – 220 MWe

and

SMR-55 – 55 MWe

India is also developing a:

5 MWth High Temperature Gas Cooled Reactor

primarily associated with hydrogen production.

Legislative Framework

The programme refers to the:

Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act, 2025

It allows greater private participation in:

Nuclear manufacturing
Engineering services
Research and Development

The framework also gives statutory status to the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB).

India's Three-Stage Nuclear Programme

Stage 1: Natural uranium used in Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors.

चरण 1: PHWR में natural uranium का उपयोग।

Stage 2: Sodium-cooled Fast Breeder Reactors produce additional fissile material.

चरण 2: Fast Breeder Reactors का उपयोग।

Stage 3: Large-scale utilisation of thorium by conversion to Uranium-233.

चरण 3: Thorium आधारित nuclear-energy cycle।

Nuclear Medicine

An Isotope Production Reactor is planned to increase domestic availability of medical isotopes.

Department of Atomic Energy

Established – 1954

Works directly under – Prime Minister of India

BARC

BARC = Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

Founded – 1954

Founder – Dr. Homi J. Bhabha

Location – Trombay, Mumbai

IGCAR

IGCAR = Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research

Established – 1971

Location – Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu

It focuses largely on the second stage of India's nuclear programme.

It houses the KAMINI reactor, designed to use Uranium-233 fuel.

6. Defence Ministry Issues ₹1 Lakh Crore Tender for 60 Medium Transport Aircraft

Defence Ministry ने 60 Medium Transport Aircraft के लिए ₹1 Lakh Crore Tender जारी किया

The Ministry of Defence issued a major tender for:

60 Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA)

Estimated value:

₹1 lakh crore

Cargo Capacity

Each aircraft is expected to have a cargo capacity between:

18 and 30 tonnes

Timeline

The procurement process is expected to conclude during:

FY 2026-27

Participating Indian Companies

Five major firms mentioned are:

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Tata Advanced Systems Limited
Mahindra Group
Adani Defence & Aerospace
Reliance Defence

Rafale MRFA Programme

Another major procurement involves:

114 Rafale fighter aircraft

Estimated value:

₹3.25 lakh crore

Of these:

20 aircraft are proposed in fly-away condition.

Remaining aircraft involve localisation of manufacturing in India.

India had previously purchased 36 Rafale jets, while a separate April 2025 agreement covered 26 Rafale Marine aircraft for the Navy.

Defence Acquisition Council

In February 2026, DAC reportedly cleared military procurement proposals worth:

₹3.6 lakh crore

DAC is chaired by the:

Union Defence Minister

Indian Air Force

Established – 8 October 1932

Headquarters – New Delhi

HAL

Established – 1940

Original name – Walchand Aircraft

Headquarters – Bengaluru

Ministry – Ministry of Defence

7. India and SACU Begin PTA Negotiations

India और SACU ने PTA Negotiations शुरू करने की दिशा में कदम बढ़ाया

India and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) signed the Terms of Reference for negotiations on a:

Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA)

Venue

Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi

Union Minister Piyush Goyal and Minister of State Jitin Prasada were present.

Significance

It is described as the first Terms of Reference signed by India with an African region for a trade agreement.

Major Areas

The negotiations will cover areas including:

Trade in goods
Market access
Rules of origin
Customs procedures
Trade facilitation
Trade remedies
Sanitary and phytosanitary measures
Dispute settlement

Important Sectors

India seeks improved access for:

Engineering products
Machinery
Automobiles
Pharmaceuticals
Textiles
Agricultural processing products

India also seeks cooperation in affordable medicines, IT talent and global supply-chain integration.

SACU

SACU = Southern African Customs Union

Established – 1910

Headquarters – Windhoek, Namibia

It is regarded as the world's oldest customs union.

Members

Botswana
Eswatini
Lesotho
Namibia
South Africa

8. India-Malaysia Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 Begins

India-Malaysia Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 शुरू

The Indian Air Force and Royal Malaysian Air Force began the bilateral exercise:

Udara Shakti 2026

on 13 August 2026.

Venue

Subang Air Base, Malaysia

Activities

The exercise includes:

Joint field training
Subject Matter Expert exchanges
Sharing operational practices
Improving interoperability

Exercise Pitch Black 2026

The page also highlights Exercise Pitch Black 2026, hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force in Northern Australia.

Dates:

20 July-7 August 2026

Participation:

Up to 100 aircraft
More than 2,500 personnel
20 countries

It included first-time participation of:

Japanese F-35 Lightning II
Indonesian T-50I Golden Eagle

Major participating countries included India, the United States, South Korea, France and Germany.

9. Karnataka Bans Tobacco and Nicotine Products for One Year

Karnataka ने Tobacco और Nicotine Products पर एक वर्ष का प्रतिबंध लगाया

The Karnataka government imposed a one-year ban beginning 10 August 2026 on specified tobacco and nicotine-containing products.

Products Covered

The restriction specifically covers products such as:

Gutkha
Pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine

Ban Includes

Manufacturing
Storage
Transportation
Distribution
Sale

The ban will be enforced by the state's Department of Food Safety and Drugs Administration.

Its primary stated purpose is protecting public health and reducing addiction.

Food Safety and Standards Act

Enacted – 2006

It established:

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

Nodal Ministry – Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Karnataka Static GK

Formation – 1 November 1956

Originally named – Mysore State

Renamed Karnataka – 1973

Capital – Bengaluru

10. Parliament Passes MMDR Amendment Bill 2026

Parliament ने MMDR Amendment Bill 2026 पारित किया

Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 on 13 August 2026.

It amends the:

Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957

Critical Minerals

Leaseholders may add specified strategic minerals to existing mining leases, including:

Lithium
Graphite
Nickel
Cobalt
Gold
Silver

For specified critical minerals, no additional payment is required for inclusion, while other minerals may require royalty-equivalent payments.

Captive Mine Reform

The previous 50% ceiling on sale of minerals from captive mines is removed.

This allows operators to sell their full surplus production.

National Mineral Exploration Trust

The institution is renamed:

National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust

Its mandate expands from exploration to also support development of mines.

Deep-Seated Minerals

For minerals found more than:

200 metres below the surface

a one-time area expansion may be allowed.

Composite licence:

Up to 30%

Mining lease:

Up to 10%

Mineral Exchange

The Bill also provides for regulation of Mineral Exchanges, which are electronic trading platforms for minerals and metals.

11. CBDC-Based DBT Launched in Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli

Chandigarh और Dadra & Nagar Haveli में CBDC-Based DBT शुरू

The Government of India launched a Central Bank Digital Currency-based Direct Benefit Transfer system for food subsidies.

First Union Territories

The first Union Territories implementing this model are:

Chandigarh

and

Dadra & Nagar Haveli

Scheme

The system is being used for food-subsidy transfers under:

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana

How It Works

Instead of traditional bank-account transfers:

Subsidy is credited into CBDC wallets.
Beneficiaries receive programmable Digital Rupee tokens.
These tokens can be used at approved merchants to purchase foodgrains.

Earlier pilot programmes had been conducted in Puducherry and Gujarat.

The digital model seeks to reduce leakages, diversion and cash-handling issues.

PMGKAY

Launched – 2020

Nodal Ministry – Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

Its objective is to provide free foodgrains to eligible beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act framework.

12. Tamil Nadu Signs ₹67,000 Crore Investment MoUs

Tamil Nadu ने ₹67,000 Crore के Investment MoUs किए

The Tamil Nadu government signed:

97 MoUs

worth approximately:

₹67,000 crore

during the inaugural Vettri Tamil Nadu Investors Conclave 2026 on 13 August 2026.

Employment

Expected jobs:

1.20 lakh

Major Sectors

Automotive
Renewable energy
Electronics
Life sciences
R&D
Data centres

100-Day Milestone

Total MoUs reportedly signed since the new government took office in May 2026:

104

Cumulative commitment:

₹1 lakh crore

The state has also set a long-term objective of becoming approximately a:

$1.5 trillion economy.

13. BHASHINI and NITI Aayog Partner for Multilingual AI Governance

BHASHINI और NITI Aayog की Multilingual AI Governance Partnership

The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) and NITI Aayog signed a Statement of Intent on 12 August 2026.

Initiative

The collaboration is called:

BHASHINI for Seva/Sanchalan

Its objective is to integrate AI-powered multilingual and voice-first technologies across NITI Aayog digital platforms.

BHASHINI Sahayogi

Uses the BhashaDaan initiative to collect and curate:

Text samples
Audio samples
Video samples

BHASHINI Pravakta

Focuses on creating awareness and increasing adoption of AI language tools in districts.

Other platforms include:

BHASHINI Udyat
BHASHINI Mitra
BHASHINI AppMitra

NITI TARA

TARA = Toolkit for Analysis, Review & Action

It has supported more than:

4,000 officials

in data-based decision-making.

SMRITI

SMRITI = System for Meeting Recording, Information & Transcription Interface

It can automate meeting minutes and provide multilingual translation.

Languages Supported

Indian text languages – 36

Indian voice languages – 23

International languages – 35

DIBD

Digital India BHASHINI Division functions under the Digital India Corporation and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

The ecosystem reportedly powers more than 800 government websites and processes around 24 million AI inferences daily.

14. Archana Varma Appointed Secretary of Department of Water Resources

Archana Varma Department of Water Resources की Secretary नियुक्त

Archana Varma assumed charge as Secretary of the:

Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation

under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.

Service

IAS Batch – 1995

Cadre – Assam

Previous Position

She had served as Mission Director of the:

National Water Mission

since September 2022.

She also served as Additional Secretary in the Central Vigilance Commission.

Ministry of Jal Shakti

Formed – May 2019

It was created by merging:

Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation
Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

Important programmes include:

Jal Jeevan Mission
Namami Gange Programme

15. National Scholarship Portal-DBT for Agriculture Students

Agriculture Students के लिए National Scholarship Portal-DBT शुरू

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare launched a National Scholarship Portal-Direct Benefit Transfer system for agriculture students.

Financial Assistance

Scholarships and fellowships worth:

₹21.35 crore

were released to:

More than 6,000 students

Payment System

Scholarships are transferred through DBT on a monthly basis.

Students must complete One-Time Registration through the NSP OTR App.

Important Dates for 2026-27

Portal opening:

1 June 2026

Post-Matric and Higher Education application deadline:

31 October 2026

District/State verification deadline:

30 November 2026

Launch Venue

ICAR-IARI Campus, Pusa, New Delhi

IARI

IARI = Indian Agricultural Research Institute

Common name – Pusa Institute

Established – 1905

Headquarters – New Delhi

Works under – ICAR

16. 8th BRICS Oceanic and Polar Science Meeting Begins in Goa

Goa में 8th BRICS Oceanic and Polar Science Meeting शुरू

The 8th meeting of the BRICS Working Group on Oceanic and Polar Science and Technology began in Goa on 12 August 2026.

Host

National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)

Location – South Goa

Nodal Authorities

Ministry of Earth Sciences
BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation framework
Department of Science & Technology

Participating Countries

Eight countries represented included:

India
Brazil
Russia
China
South Africa
Egypt
Indonesia
United Arab Emirates

BRICS OPST Working Group

Established – 2018

India previously hosted its 3rd meeting in 2020.

The 8th meeting marked the second time India hosted this working group.

NCPOR

NCPOR is India's premier research institution for:

Polar research
Southern Ocean research

It is an autonomous body under the:

Ministry of Earth Sciences

Location – Vasco da Gama, Goa

17. CSIR-IICT Transfers Diabetic Foot Ulcer Treatment Technology

CSIR-IICT ने Diabetic Foot Ulcer Treatment Technology Transfer की

The CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad signed a technology-transfer agreement with Viridis Biopharma.

Medicine

The IND-ready phytopharmaceutical has been developed using:

Gymnema sylvestre

Primary Target

Diabetic foot ulcers

The page notes that this complication affects approximately 20% of diabetic patients.

Other Applications

The treatment may also be explored for:

Chronic wounds
Inflammatory skin disorders

Mission

The technology was developed under:

CSIR Phytopharmaceutical Mission Phase-III

Development Status

Completed:

Preclinical development
Botanical standardisation
GLP-compliant safety studies

Next stages include:

Clinical trials
Commercial development

Regulatory submissions are planned for:

CDSCO
US FDA

CSIR-IICT

Established – 1944

Original name – Central Laboratories for Scientific and Industrial Research

Location – Hyderabad

CSIR

Established – 26 September 1942

Headquarters – New Delhi

Ex-officio President – Prime Minister of India

18. Ram Nath Kovind's Autobiography Released

Ram Nath Kovind की Autobiography जारी

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released former President Ram Nath Kovind's autobiography on 12 August 2026.

Book

Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles

Author

Ram Nath Kovind

The book recounts his life, challenges and public service, while also reflecting on India's democratic system.

Ram Nath Kovind

President of India – 2017-2022

He was India's 14th President.

Governor of Bihar – 2015-2017

He was the second Dalit President of India after K. R. Narayanan.

19. World Organ Donation Day Observed on 13 August

13 August को World Organ Donation Day मनाया गया

World Organ Donation Day was observed on:

13 August 2026

Objective

The day promotes awareness about:

Organ donation
Tissue donation
Transplantation
Donor pledging

It also seeks to remove myths and misconceptions surrounding organ donation.

NOTTO

India's apex organisation for organ and tissue donation is:

National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation

It maintains the:

National Donor Pledge Registry

and coordinates India's transplant network.

Ministry

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Headquarters – New Delhi

Law

Principal legislation:

Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994

The institutional framework also reflects changes made under the:

Transplantation of Human Organs (Amendment) Act, 2011.

20. First IIHT SUTRA National Conclave Held

पहला IIHT SUTRA National Conclave आयोजित

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated the first national conclave of Indian Institutes of Handloom Technology:

IIHT SUTRA 2026

Date

14 August 2026

Venue

Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi

Theme

“IIHTs: Weaving the Future of the Indian Handloom Sector – Educate. Innovate. Transform.”

Objective

The conclave seeks to develop IIHTs as centres of excellence for:

Technical education
Research
Innovation
Skill development

Organiser

Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms)

under the:

Ministry of Textiles

MoUs

Agreements were signed with:

Grasim Industries Limited

For curriculum development, internships and skills.

Northern India Textile Research Association

For research and technical cooperation.

IIM Sambalpur

For leadership, entrepreneurship and institutional development.

Releases

Publication:

Handloom Change Makers

Film:

Weaving India's Handloom Future

IIHTs provide specialised diploma and degree programmes in Handloom and Textile Technology.

21. IBM and CHRIST University Launch AI Innovation Center

IBM और CHRIST University ने AI Innovation Center शुरू किया

IBM and CHRIST (Deemed to be University) announced the establishment of an:

IBM Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence

Objective

The centre will promote:

AI education
Research
Innovation
Enterprise technology exposure

Beneficiaries

Students
Faculty
Researchers
PhD scholars

Research Areas

Generative AI
Agentic AI
Large Language Models
Retrieval-Augmented Generation
Intelligent Automation
Responsible AI

IBM Technologies

watsonx.ai – AI development studio

watsonx Orchestrate – platform for scaling and governing AI agents

IBM Bob – AI development support across the software lifecycle

IBM Static GK

Founded – 1911

Original name – Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company

Headquarters – Armonk, New York, USA

CHRIST University

Established – 1969 as Christ College

Deemed University status – 2008

Headquarters – Bengaluru, Karnataka

22. PMS Bazaar Partners with NDML for Accredited Investor Certification

PMS Bazaar और NDML की Accredited Investor Certification Partnership

PMS Bazaar partnered with NSDL Database Management Limited (NDML) on 12 August 2026.

Objective

To make the SEBI Accredited Investor certification process more accessible.

Certification Timeline

Applications are processed after document submission.

Certificates are generally issued by the NDML Accreditation Agency on a T+1 basis.

Benefits

Accredited Investors may receive:

Lower minimum investment requirements in certain PMS products
Lower thresholds for specified Alternative Investment Funds
Regulatory flexibility
Access to sophisticated investment products

PMS Bazaar Reach

PMS strategies covered – 500+

Alternative Investment Funds – 200+

GIFT City Funds – 60+

Subscribers – 100,000+

The partnership was announced during the:

PMS Bazaar Bengaluru Conclave.

SEBI

Statutory status – 1992

Act – SEBI Act, 1992

Headquarters – Mumbai

NDML

NDML is a subsidiary of:

National Securities Depository Limited

It is recognised by SEBI as an accreditation agency for investor certification.

23. SBI Research Projects 8% GDP Growth for Q1 FY27

SBI Research ने Q1 FY27 के लिए 8% GDP Growth का अनुमान लगाया

SBI Research projected India's real GDP growth at:

for:

April-June 2026, Q1 FY27

RBI's projection cited on the page was:

Leading Indicators

Of 50 leading indicators:

86% showed acceleration

compared with:

69% in the previous year

The nowcasting model uses:

54 high-frequency indicators

covering agriculture, industry and services.

Major Economic Indicators

IIP growth in June:

7.3%

Services export growth:

13.3%

Airport cargo traffic growth:

22.3%

Corporate industry credit growth:

19.2%

Bank credit growth:

18.6%

Government Capital Expenditure

Central Government capex in Q1 FY27:

27.8% of Budget Estimates

Previous comparable figure:

24.5%

Central capex growth:

23.7%

Combined spending by 20 states:

10.5% of their Budget Estimates.

SBI Static GK

Established – 1 July 1955

Act – State Bank of India Act

Predecessor – Imperial Bank of India

Headquarters – Mumbai

It was created based on recommendations associated with the:

All India Rural Credit Survey Committee

24. Andras Baka Elected President of Hungary

Andras Baka Hungary के President चुने गए

The Hungarian Parliament elected former Supreme Court Chief Justice Andras Baka as President on:

13 August 2026

Voting

Votes in favour – 140

Votes against – 6

Abstentions – 0

He was nominated by the governing Tisza party.

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25. Gujarat to Establish Four Natural Farming Centres of Excellence

Gujarat में चार Natural Farming Centres of Excellence स्थापित होंगे

The Gujarat government approved establishment of four Centres of Excellence for Natural Farming on:

11 August 2026

Locations

The centres will be established in:

Navsari
Morbi
Bhavnagar
Chhota Udepur

Budget

Allocation for FY 2026-27:

₹20 crore

Nodal Agency

Gujarat Prakrutik Krishi Vikas Board

Training Capacity

Each centre can train:

100 farmers at a time

Bio-Inputs

The centres will support production and distribution of natural-farming inputs such as:

Jeevamrut
Ghan Jeevamrut
Beejamrut
Neemastra

Farming Techniques

Training and demonstrations will include:

Five-layer natural farming model
Mixed cropping
Intercropping

Testing and Post-Harvest Support

Facilities will provide:

Soil testing
Quality testing of farm produce
Post-harvest processing support

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