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17 August 2026 Current Affairs | 17 अगस्त 2026 करेंट अफेयर्स

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Daily Current Affairs for SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC & State Exams

SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC और State Exams के लिए दैनिक करेंट अफेयर्स

17 August 2026 Current Affairs covers important developments related to cybersecurity, BRICS, defence, taxation, semiconductors, Digital India, employment, telecom, AYUSH, water supply, sports and defence manufacturing.
17 अगस्त 2026 करेंट अफेयर्स में Cybersecurity, BRICS, Defence, Taxation, Semiconductor, Digital India, Employment, Telecom, AYUSH, Water Supply, Sports और Defence Manufacturing 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.
ये नोट्स SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD, Railway NTPC, Group D, Banking, UPSC, State PSC तथा अन्य प्रतियोगी परीक्षाओं के लिए उपयोगी हैं।


1. NIELIT Launches CYBER KUSHTI 2026

NIELIT ने CYBER KUSHTI 2026 लॉन्च किया

The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) launched CYBER KUSHTI 2026 on 16 August 2026.
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) ने 16 अगस्त 2026 को CYBER KUSHTI 2026 लॉन्च किया।

It is a national-level hackathon focused on Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence.
यह Cybersecurity और Artificial Intelligence पर आधारित national-level hackathon है।

The competition focuses not only on detecting cyber threats quickly but also on making accurate threat assessments using human judgement and AI.
यह प्रतियोगिता केवल cyber threats को तेजी से detect करने पर नहीं, बल्कि human judgement और AI का उपयोग करके accurate threat assessment करने पर भी केंद्रित है।

Three Rounds / तीन चरण

Round 1 – The Akhada
चरण 1 – The Akhada

Date – 15 September 2026
तिथि – 15 सितंबर 2026

Mode – Online
माध्यम – ऑनलाइन

Top 50 teams will advance to the next round.
शीर्ष 50 टीमें अगले चरण में जाएँगी।

Round 2 – The Dangal
चरण 2 – The Dangal

Date – 24 September 2026
तिथि – 24 सितंबर 2026

Mode – Online
माध्यम – ऑनलाइन

Top 10 teams will qualify for the final round.
शीर्ष 10 टीमें final round के लिए qualify करेंगी।

Final Round – The Kesari
अंतिम चरण – The Kesari

Date – 9 October 2026
तिथि – 9 अक्टूबर 2026

Venue – Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi
स्थान – Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi

The finalists will analyse cybersecurity problems and defend their assessments before experts.
Finalist teams cybersecurity problems का analysis करेंगी और experts के सामने अपने assessment को defend करेंगी।

NCCDFI 2026

NCCDFI stands for National Conference on Cyber Security, Digital Forensics and Intelligence.
NCCDFI का पूरा नाम National Conference on Cyber Security, Digital Forensics and Intelligence है।

The third edition will be held on 9–10 October 2026.
इसका तीसरा संस्करण 9–10 अक्टूबर 2026 को आयोजित होगा।

Venue – Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi
स्थान – Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi

It brings together government agencies, law-enforcement agencies, judiciary, industry, academia, researchers and students.
यह government agencies, law-enforcement bodies, judiciary, industry, academia, researchers और students को एक मंच पर लाता है।

NIELIT Static GK / NIELIT स्थिर सामान्य ज्ञान

NIELIT works under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
NIELIT, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology के अंतर्गत कार्य करता है।

It works in electronics, information technology, cybersecurity and digital-skills education.
यह electronics, information technology, cybersecurity और digital-skills education के क्षेत्र में कार्य करता है।


2. India Hosts BRICS Environment Working Group Meeting 2026

भारत ने BRICS Environment Working Group Meeting 2026 की मेजबानी की

India is hosting the BRICS Environment Working Group meetings on 17–18 August 2026.
भारत 17–18 अगस्त 2026 को BRICS Environment Working Group meetings की मेजबानी कर रहा है।

Venue – Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
स्थान – Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the nodal ministry.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change इस बैठक का nodal ministry है।

The meeting focuses on strengthening environmental cooperation among BRICS member countries.
यह बैठक BRICS सदस्य देशों के बीच environmental cooperation को मजबूत करने पर केंद्रित है।

BRICS Important Facts / BRICS महत्वपूर्ण तथ्य

BRIC was formed as a grouping in 2006.
BRIC समूह का गठन 2006 में हुआ।

Original members were Brazil, Russia, India and China.
इसके मूल सदस्य Brazil, Russia, India और China थे।

South Africa joined in 2010, after which BRIC became BRICS.
South Africa 2010 में शामिल हुआ, जिसके बाद BRIC का नाम BRICS हो गया।

The first formal BRIC Summit was held in Yekaterinburg, Russia, in 2009.
पहला औपचारिक BRIC Summit 2009 में Yekaterinburg, Russia में आयोजित हुआ।

India hosted BRICS summits in 2012, 2016 and 2021.
भारत ने 2012, 2016 और 2021 में BRICS Summits की मेजबानी की।

The grouping expanded in January 2024 with new members including Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates.
जनवरी 2024 में BRICS का विस्तार हुआ और Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran तथा United Arab Emirates जैसे देश इसमें शामिल हुए।

Bharat Mandapam

Bharat Mandapam is located at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi में स्थित है।

It is a major MICE destination in India.
यह भारत का एक प्रमुख MICE destination है।

MICE stands for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions.
MICE का पूरा नाम Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions है।

The 18th G20 Summit was also held at Bharat Mandapam in September 2023.
सितंबर 2023 में 18वां G20 Summit भी Bharat Mandapam में आयोजित हुआ था।


3. Raksha Shakti Identified as a Core Pillar of Viksit Bharat

Viksit Bharat के लिए Raksha Shakti को प्रमुख आधार बताया गया

During the Independence Day address from the Red Fort on 15 August 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Raksha Shakti as one of the seven streams of national strength required for Viksit Bharat 2047.
15 अगस्त 2026 को Red Fort से Independence Day address के दौरान प्रधानमंत्री Narendra Modi ने Raksha Shakti को Viksit Bharat 2047 के लिए आवश्यक सात राष्ट्रीय शक्तियों में से एक बताया।

India aims to transform itself from primarily being a defence market into a global supplier of next-generation defence technologies.
भारत का लक्ष्य केवल defence market बने रहने के बजाय next-generation defence technologies का global supplier बनना है।

Priority Technologies / प्राथमिक तकनीकें

  • Drones / ड्रोन

  • Counter-drone systems / Counter-drone systems

  • Hypersonic defence systems / Hypersonic defence systems

Defence production has increased nearly four times over the last 12 years.
पिछले 12 वर्षों में defence production लगभग चार गुना बढ़ा है।

Defence exports have increased almost 50 times.
Defence exports लगभग 50 गुना बढ़े हैं।

Indian-made defence equipment is being exported to around 100 countries.
भारत में निर्मित defence equipment लगभग 100 देशों को export किया जा रहा है।

Mission Sudarshan Chakra

Mission Sudarshan Chakra aims to prepare India for modern warfare.
Mission Sudarshan Chakra का उद्देश्य भारत को modern warfare के लिए तैयार करना है।

It focuses on protecting strategic infrastructure such as refineries, banking infrastructure and data centres.
यह refineries, banking infrastructure और data centres जैसी strategic infrastructure की सुरक्षा पर केंद्रित है।

Civil Defence / नागरिक सुरक्षा

The government also emphasised building a large voluntary civil-defence network.
सरकार ने एक बड़ा voluntary civil-defence network विकसित करने पर भी जोर दिया।

The objective is to strengthen India's response to unconventional security threats.
इसका उद्देश्य unconventional security threats के विरुद्ध भारत की response capacity को मजबूत करना है।

Nari Shakti in Defence / रक्षा क्षेत्र में नारी शक्ति

Women officers graduating from the National Defence Academy and their increasing leadership roles in the Armed Forces were highlighted.
National Defence Academy से graduate होने वाली women officers और Armed Forces में उनकी बढ़ती leadership roles को प्रमुखता से बताया गया।

NDA Static GK / NDA स्थिर सामान्य ज्ञान

NDA stands for National Defence Academy.
NDA का पूरा नाम National Defence Academy है।

Location – Khadakwasla, Pune, Maharashtra
स्थान – Khadakwasla, Pune, Maharashtra

Established – 1954
स्थापना – 1954

Cadets of the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force train together at NDA.
NDA में Indian Army, Indian Navy और Indian Air Force के cadets एक साथ training लेते हैं।

Red Fort / लाल किला

The Red Fort was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
Red Fort का निर्माण Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan ने करवाया।

Construction began in 1638.
इसका निर्माण 1638 में शुरू हुआ।

It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
यह UNESCO World Heritage Site है।


4. Suryapath Tiranga Completes First Global Relay

Suryapath Tiranga ने पहला Global Relay पूरा किया

The Ministry of Culture concluded the first edition of the Suryapath Tiranga Global Relay on 15 August 2026.
Ministry of Culture ने 15 अगस्त 2026 को Suryapath Tiranga Global Relay का पहला edition पूरा किया।

The relay linked 54 Indian missions around the world.
इस relay ने दुनिया भर के 54 Indian missions को जोड़ा।

Duration / अवधि

Total duration – More than 19 hours
कुल अवधि – 19 घंटे से अधिक

Starting point – Suva, Fiji
शुरुआत – Suva, Fiji

Starting time – 1:30 AM IST
शुरुआती समय – 1:30 AM IST

Ending point – San Francisco, USA
समापन – San Francisco, USA

Ending time – 8:30 PM IST
समापन समय – 8:30 PM IST

The relay moved across the Pacific, Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas.
यह relay Pacific, Asia, Africa, Europe और Americas से होकर गुजरा।

Participating countries included Japan, Australia, Kenya, Russia, Germany and Brazil.
इसमें Japan, Australia, Kenya, Russia, Germany और Brazil सहित कई देशों ने भाग लिया।

The initiative formed part of Har Ghar Tiranga 2026.
यह initiative Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 का हिस्सा था।

It also commemorated 150 years of Vande Mataram.
यह Vande Mataram के 150 वर्ष पूरे होने की स्मृति से भी जुड़ा था।

Vande Mataram Static GK / Vande Mataram स्थिर सामान्य ज्ञान

Author – Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
लेखक – Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

Composed – 1870s
रचना – 1870 के दशक में

It was first sung at an Indian National Congress session by Rabindranath Tagore in 1896.
इसे पहली बार 1896 में Indian National Congress session में Rabindranath Tagore ने गाया।

It was adopted as India's National Song on 24 January 1950.
इसे 24 जनवरी 1950 को भारत के National Song के रूप में अपनाया गया।

National Flag / राष्ट्रीय ध्वज

Designer – Pingali Venkayya
डिजाइनर – Pingali Venkayya

Adopted by the Constituent Assembly – 22 July 1947
Constituent Assembly द्वारा स्वीकृत – 22 जुलाई 1947

Flag Code of India

Flag Code of India came into effect in 2002.
Flag Code of India 2002 में लागू हुआ।

It was amended in July 2022 to allow eligible citizens to fly the National Flag during both day and night.
जुलाई 2022 में इसमें संशोधन किया गया, जिससे पात्र नागरिक दिन और रात दोनों समय National Flag फहरा सकते हैं।


5. CBDT Launches FAST-DS 2026

CBDT ने FAST-DS 2026 लॉन्च किया

The Central Board of Direct Taxes notified the Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers – Disclosure Scheme (FAST-DS), 2026 on 16 August 2026.
Central Board of Direct Taxes ने 16 अगस्त 2026 को Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers – Disclosure Scheme (FAST-DS), 2026 notify की।

The scheme provides a one-time opportunity to eligible small taxpayers to declare previously undisclosed foreign income and assets.
यह scheme eligible small taxpayers को previously undisclosed foreign income और assets declare करने का one-time opportunity देती है।

Scheme Period / योजना अवधि

Opening date – 16 August 2026
आरंभ तिथि – 16 अगस्त 2026

Last date for declaration – 31 December 2026
Declaration की अंतिम तिथि – 31 दिसंबर 2026

Valuation date – 31 March 2026
Valuation date – 31 मार्च 2026

Category 1 / श्रेणी 1

Applicable to undisclosed foreign income or assets up to ₹1 crore.
यह ₹1 crore तक की undisclosed foreign income या assets पर लागू होती है।

Tax – 30%
कर – 30%

Additional amount in lieu of penalty – 30%
Penalty के बदले अतिरिक्त राशि – 30%

Total outgo – 60%
कुल भुगतान – 60%

Category 2 / श्रेणी 2

Applicable to certain foreign assets valued up to ₹5 crore.
यह कुछ specified foreign assets पर लागू होती है जिनका value ₹5 crore तक है।

Fee – ₹1 lakh
शुल्क – ₹1 lakh

Eligible declarants can receive immunity from specified penalties and prosecution.
पात्र declarants को निर्धारित penalty और prosecution से immunity मिल सकती है।

Payment Timeline / भुगतान समयसीमा

Payment must generally be completed within two months of the tax authority's order.
Tax authority के order के दो महीने के भीतर सामान्यतः payment करना होगा।

Maximum extension – Four months
अधिकतम विस्तार – चार महीने

Interest on delayed payment – 1% per month simple interest
देरी पर ब्याज – 1% प्रति माह simple interest

Exclusion / अपवाद

Assets representing proceeds of crime under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 are excluded.
Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 के तहत proceeds of crime मानी जाने वाली assets इस scheme में शामिल नहीं हैं।

Black Money Act

Full name – Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015
पूरा नाम – Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015

It deals with undisclosed foreign income and foreign assets of Indian residents.
यह Indian residents की undisclosed foreign income और foreign assets से संबंधित है।

CBDT Static GK / CBDT स्थिर सामान्य ज्ञान

CBDT works under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
CBDT, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance के अंतर्गत कार्य करता है।

Its statutory basis is the Central Board of Revenue Act, 1963.
इसका statutory basis Central Board of Revenue Act, 1963 है।

It administers India's direct tax laws.
यह भारत के direct tax laws का administration करता है।


6. VIHAAN Semiconductor Chip Achieves First-Pass Silicon Success

VIHAAN Semiconductor Chip ने First-Pass Silicon Success हासिल की

Indian semiconductor-design startup Aheesa Digital Innovations announced first-pass silicon success for its VIHAAN broadband chip on 16 August 2026.
Indian semiconductor-design startup Aheesa Digital Innovations ने 16 अगस्त 2026 को अपने VIHAAN broadband chip की first-pass silicon success की घोषणा की।

VIHAAN uses the indigenous VEGA Microprocessor.
VIHAAN में indigenous VEGA Microprocessor का उपयोग किया गया है।

VEGA is based on the open-standard RISC-V architecture.
VEGA open-standard RISC-V architecture पर आधारित है।

What is First-Pass Silicon Success?

First-Pass Silicon Success क्या है?

It means the chip worked correctly during its first manufacturing run without requiring an immediate redesign.
इसका अर्थ है कि chip पहली manufacturing run में ही सही तरीके से काम करने लगी और तत्काल redesign की आवश्यकता नहीं पड़ी।

Applications / उपयोग

VIHAAN is designed for broadband connectivity and high-speed data communication.
VIHAAN broadband connectivity और high-speed data communication के लिए design किया गया है।

Government Support / सरकारी सहायता

The project received support under the Design Linked Incentive Scheme.
इस project को Design Linked Incentive Scheme के तहत support मिला।

Nodal Ministry – Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Nodal Ministry – Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

VEGA Microprocessor

VEGA was developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing.
VEGA को Centre for Development of Advanced Computing ने विकसित किया।

VEGA is part of India's Microprocessor Development Programme.
VEGA भारत के Microprocessor Development Programme का हिस्सा है।

It includes 32-bit and 64-bit processors.
इसमें 32-bit और 64-bit processors शामिल हैं।

C-DAC Static GK / C-DAC स्थिर सामान्य ज्ञान

C-DAC = Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
C-DAC का पूरा नाम Centre for Development of Advanced Computing है।

Established – 1988
स्थापना – 1988

Headquarters – Pune, Maharashtra
मुख्यालय – Pune, Maharashtra

Ministry – MeitY
मंत्रालय – Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

DLI Scheme

The DLI Scheme provides financial incentives of up to 50% of eligible expenditure for qualifying semiconductor-design activities.
DLI Scheme qualifying semiconductor-design activities के eligible expenditure का 50% तक financial incentive देती है।

Its nodal implementation agency is C-DAC.
इसकी nodal implementation agency C-DAC है।


7. RSVC-AMRIT Platform Launched for Rural Innovation

Rural Innovation के लिए RSVC-AMRIT Platform लॉन्च

The Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India launched RuTAGe Smart Village Centre-AMRIT on 16 August 2026.
भारत सरकार के Principal Scientific Adviser ने 16 अगस्त 2026 को RuTAGe Smart Village Centre-AMRIT लॉन्च किया।

The digital platform was designed and developed by NABARD.
इस digital platform को NABARD ने design और develop किया।

Objective / उद्देश्य

The initiative aims to strengthen rural innovation, technology transfer, rural value chains, agricultural marketing and entrepreneurship.
इस initiative का उद्देश्य rural innovation, technology transfer, rural value chains, agricultural marketing और entrepreneurship को मजबूत करना है।

It connects technology solutions with rural stakeholders.
यह technology solutions को rural stakeholders से जोड़ता है।

Participating Institutions / भागीदार संस्थाएँ

  • Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser / Principal Scientific Adviser का कार्यालय

  • NITI Aayog / नीति आयोग

  • Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship / कौशल विकास और उद्यमिता मंत्रालय

NABARD Static GK / NABARD स्थिर सामान्य ज्ञान

NABARD = National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
NABARD का पूरा नाम National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development है।

Established – 12 July 1982
स्थापना – 12 जुलाई 1982

Act – NABARD Act, 1981
अधिनियम – NABARD Act, 1981

Headquarters – Mumbai
मुख्यालय – Mumbai

Recommended by – B. Sivaraman Committee
सिफारिश – B. Sivaraman Committee

Principal Scientific Adviser

The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser was established in 1999.
Principal Scientific Adviser का कार्यालय 1999 में स्थापित हुआ।

It advises the Prime Minister and Union Cabinet on science and technology matters.
यह Prime Minister और Union Cabinet को science and technology से संबंधित मामलों पर सलाह देता है।

It also coordinates PM-STIAC.
यह PM-STIAC का coordination भी करता है।

PM-STIAC = Prime Minister's Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council
PM-STIAC का पूरा नाम Prime Minister's Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council है।


8. PM Announces Sapta Dhara Roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047

प्रधानमंत्री ने Viksit Bharat 2047 के लिए Sapta Dhara Roadmap घोषित किया

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Sapta Dhara seven-point reform framework during his Independence Day address on 15 August 2026.
प्रधानमंत्री Narendra Modi ने 15 अगस्त 2026 को Independence Day address के दौरान Sapta Dhara seven-point reform framework की घोषणा की।

It was his 13th consecutive Independence Day address.
यह उनका लगातार 13वां Independence Day address था।

1. Manufacturing Power / विनिर्माण शक्ति

India aims to become a trusted global supply-chain partner.
भारत का लक्ष्य trusted global supply-chain partner बनना है।

Focus areas include stronger domestic value chains, international standards and MSME competitiveness.
मुख्य focus areas में मजबूत domestic value chains, international standards और MSME competitiveness शामिल हैं।

2. Agriculture and Food Processing / कृषि एवं खाद्य प्रसंस्करण

The focus is to connect Indian agriculture directly with international export markets.
लक्ष्य Indian agriculture को international export markets से सीधे जोड़ना है।

Priority products include millets, spices and organic produce.
Priority products में millets, spices और organic produce शामिल हैं।

Free Trade Agreements will be used to increase market access.
Market access बढ़ाने के लिए Free Trade Agreements का उपयोग किया जाएगा।

3. Technology and Innovation / प्रौद्योगिकी एवं नवाचार

Priority sectors include Made-in-India 6G, Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Technology.
Priority sectors में Made-in-India 6G, Artificial Intelligence और Quantum Technology शामिल हैं।

India also wants to expand Digital Public Infrastructure such as UPI globally.
भारत UPI जैसे Digital Public Infrastructure को globally expand करना चाहता है।

4. Gati Shakti and Infrastructure / गति शक्ति एवं अवसंरचना

Focus areas include high-speed rail, ports, coastal economic development and integrated infrastructure.
मुख्य focus areas में high-speed rail, ports, coastal economic development और integrated infrastructure शामिल हैं।

5. Defence and Security / रक्षा एवं सुरक्षा

Focus includes defence self-reliance, hypersonic systems, drones and cybersecurity.
इसमें defence self-reliance, hypersonic systems, drones और cybersecurity पर जोर है।

6. Green and Blue Economy / हरित एवं नीली अर्थव्यवस्था

Focus areas include renewable energy, green hydrogen, energy storage, fisheries, ocean technology and coastal tourism.
मुख्य क्षेत्रों में renewable energy, green hydrogen, energy storage, fisheries, ocean technology और coastal tourism शामिल हैं।

7. Soft Power and Culture / सॉफ्ट पावर एवं संस्कृति

Focus areas include Indian culture, gaming, VFX, animation, Yoga and Ayurveda.
मुख्य क्षेत्रों में Indian culture, gaming, VFX, animation, Yoga और Ayurveda शामिल हैं।

The roadmap also links international healthcare outreach with the Heal in India movement.
यह roadmap international healthcare outreach को Heal in India movement से भी जोड़ता है।


9. CBDC-Based DBT Pilot Launched for PDS in Chandigarh

Chandigarh में PDS के लिए CBDC-Based DBT Pilot शुरू

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched a CBDC-based Direct Benefit Transfer pilot for the Public Distribution System in Chandigarh on 16 August 2026.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan ने 16 अगस्त 2026 को Chandigarh में Public Distribution System के लिए CBDC-based Direct Benefit Transfer pilot शुरू किया।

The system uses e-RUPI digital vouchers and CBDC-based settlement.
यह system e-RUPI digital vouchers और CBDC-based settlement का उपयोग करता है।

Objective / उद्देश्य

  • Targeted subsidy delivery / Targeted subsidy delivery

  • Reduced leakage / Leakage कम करना

  • Transparent transactions / Transparent transactions

  • Real-time settlement / Real-time settlement

The pilot involves the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and the Reserve Bank of India.
इस pilot में Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution और Reserve Bank of India शामिल हैं।

Other ministries are also exploring CBDC-linked subsidy systems.
अन्य ministries भी CBDC-linked subsidy systems की संभावनाएँ देख रही हैं।

CBDC Static GK / CBDC स्थिर सामान्य ज्ञान

CBDC = Central Bank Digital Currency
CBDC का पूरा नाम Central Bank Digital Currency है।

India's CBDC is known as the Digital Rupee or e₹.
भारत की CBDC को Digital Rupee या e₹ कहा जाता है।

It is issued by the Reserve Bank of India.
इसे Reserve Bank of India जारी करता है।


10. India Post Conducts First Drone Delivery of Tiranga

India Post ने Tiranga की पहली Drone Delivery की

Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurated India Post's first drone-based delivery of the National Flag on 16 August 2026.
Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia ने 16 अगस्त 2026 को India Post द्वारा National Flag की पहली drone-based delivery का उद्घाटन किया।

It was the first time the Department of Posts delivered the Tiranga through drone technology.
यह पहली बार था जब Department of Posts ने drone technology के माध्यम से Tiranga deliver किया।

The initiative is part of India Post's modernisation programme.
यह initiative India Post के modernisation programme का हिस्सा है।

India Post Static GK / India Post स्थिर सामान्य ज्ञान

Established – 1 October 1854
स्थापना – 1 अक्टूबर 1854

Headquarters – Dak Bhawan, New Delhi
मुख्यालय – Dak Bhawan, New Delhi

Ministry – Ministry of Communications
मंत्रालय – Ministry of Communications


11. Prime Minister Internship Scheme Industry Awards 2026

Prime Minister Internship Scheme Industry Awards 2026

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs organised the Prime Minister Internship Scheme Industry Awards in New Delhi on 16 August 2026.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs ने 16 अगस्त 2026 को New Delhi में Prime Minister Internship Scheme Industry Awards आयोजित किए।

The awards recognised companies providing meaningful internships and industry-linked training opportunities to Indian youth.
इन awards के माध्यम से Indian youth को meaningful internships और industry-linked training देने वाली companies को सम्मानित किया गया।

Major Awards / प्रमुख पुरस्कार

Overall Industry Champion – Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
Overall Industry Champion – Mahindra & Mahindra Limited

Top PSU Partners – ONGC, NTPC Limited and Western Coalfields Limited
Top PSU Partners – ONGC, NTPC Limited और Western Coalfields Limited

Top Private Partners – Reliance Industries, Infosys and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
Top Private Partners – Reliance Industries, Infosys और Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

Pre-Internship Excellence Award – HDFC Bank
Pre-Internship Excellence Award – HDFC Bank

Internship Management Excellence Award – Shriram Finance
Internship Management Excellence Award – Shriram Finance

Innovation in Program Implementation – IBM India
Innovation in Program Implementation – IBM India

Innovation in Exit Pathways – Power Grid Corporation of India
Innovation in Exit Pathways – Power Grid Corporation of India

Sectoral Champions / क्षेत्रीय विजेता

Metals & Mining – Central Coalfields Limited
Metals & Mining – Central Coalfields Limited

FMCG – ITC Limited
FMCG – ITC Limited

Agriculture & Allied – DCM Shriram Limited
Agriculture & Allied – DCM Shriram Limited

Healthcare – Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited
Healthcare – Dr. Lal PathLabs Limited

Pharmaceutical – Dr. Reddy's Laboratories and Emcure Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical – Dr. Reddy's Laboratories और Emcure Pharmaceuticals

Banking & Financial Services – National Stock Exchange of India
Banking & Financial Services – National Stock Exchange of India

Oil, Gas & Energy – ONGC and Oil India Limited
Oil, Gas & Energy – ONGC और Oil India Limited

IT & Software – Tech Mahindra
IT & Software – Tech Mahindra

Infrastructure & Construction – Larsen & Toubro
Infrastructure & Construction – Larsen & Toubro

Automotive – Mahindra & Mahindra
Automotive – Mahindra & Mahindra

Diversified Conglomerates – Reliance Industries
Diversified Conglomerates – Reliance Industries

Retail & Consumer Durables – Tata Consumer Products
Retail & Consumer Durables – Tata Consumer Products

Prime Minister Internship Scheme / प्रधानमंत्री इंटर्नशिप योजना

The scheme aims to provide industry exposure through India's top 500 companies.
यह scheme भारत की top 500 companies के माध्यम से youth को industry exposure देने पर केंद्रित है।

Interns receive monthly financial assistance and a one-time incidental grant.
Interns को monthly financial assistance और one-time incidental grant दिया जाता है।


12. Nationwide Sports Talent Hunt Announced

Nationwide Sports Talent Hunt की घोषणा

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a nationwide programme on 15 August 2026 to identify sports talent among children.
प्रधानमंत्री Narendra Modi ने 15 अगस्त 2026 को बच्चों में sports talent पहचानने के लिए nationwide programme की घोषणा की।

Age Group / आयु वर्ग

5–15 years
5–15 वर्ष

Children will be screened through schools and villages.
बच्चों की screening schools और villages के माध्यम से की जाएगी।

The programme supports India's long-term Olympic ambitions.
यह programme भारत की long-term Olympic ambitions को support करता है।

Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana

Announced outlay – ₹1 lakh crore
घोषित outlay – ₹1 lakh crore

Target beneficiaries – 3.5 crore youth
Target beneficiaries – 3.5 crore youth

First-time private-sector employees may receive an incentive of ₹15,000.
पहली बार private-sector employment प्राप्त करने वाले workers को ₹15,000 तक incentive मिल सकता है।

Startup India

Registered startups – Around 2.5 lakh
Registered startups – लगभग 2.5 lakh

Innovation Fund – ₹1 lakh crore
Innovation Fund – ₹1 lakh crore

Free Competitive Exam Coaching

A digital initiative for free online competitive-exam coaching was also announced.
Free online competitive-exam coaching के लिए एक digital initiative की भी घोषणा की गई।

It will use India's Digital Public Infrastructure.
इसमें India's Digital Public Infrastructure का उपयोग किया जाएगा।

Startup India Static GK

Launched – 16 January 2016
लॉन्च – 16 जनवरी 2016

Nodal Department – DPIIT
Nodal Department – DPIIT

Ministry – Ministry of Commerce and Industry
मंत्रालय – Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Khelo India

Introduced – 2018
शुरुआत – 2018

Ministry – Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
मंत्रालय – Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports


13. BSNL Launches New Digital Initiatives

BSNL ने नई Digital Initiatives लॉन्च कीं

BSNL launched several new digital services and infrastructure initiatives on 15 August 2026.
BSNL ने 15 अगस्त 2026 को कई नई digital services और infrastructure initiatives लॉन्च कीं।

4G Expansion / 4G विस्तार

Additional 4G BTS sites ordered – 26,300
अतिरिक्त 4G BTS sites – 26,300

These sites will primarily improve connectivity in rural and remote regions.
ये sites मुख्य रूप से rural और remote areas में connectivity बेहतर करेंगी।

Re 1 Freedom 2.0 Offer

Data – 1 GB per day
Data – 1 GB प्रतिदिन

SMS – 100
SMS – 100

Calls – Unlimited
Calls – Unlimited

Validity – 24 days
Validity – 24 दिन

₹2,399 Annual Plan

Additional validity – 47 days
अतिरिक्त validity – 47 दिन

Total validity – 412 days
कुल validity – 412 दिन

Fibre Freedom Plan

Price – ₹1,111 per month
मूल्य – ₹1,111 प्रति माह

Speed – 200 Mbps
Speed – 200 Mbps

Data – 5,000 GB
Data – 5,000 GB

Entertainment / मनोरंजन

Customers receive access to 500 live TV channels through Tango TV.
Customers को Tango TV के माध्यम से 500 live TV channels का access मिलेगा।

BSNL Selfcare App

Features include AI chatbot, voice search and payment-history management.
Features में AI chatbot, voice search और payment-history management शामिल हैं।

Indigenous Manufacturing / स्वदेशी निर्माण

BSNL partnered with Polycab under a Hardware-as-a-Service model.
BSNL ने Polycab के साथ Hardware-as-a-Service model के तहत partnership की।

Products include ONTs, routers and cameras.
इसमें ONTs, routers और cameras जैसे products शामिल हैं।

BSNL Static GK / BSNL स्थिर सामान्य ज्ञान

BSNL = Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
BSNL का पूरा नाम Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited है।

Established – 1 October 2000
स्थापना – 1 अक्टूबर 2000

Headquarters – New Delhi
मुख्यालय – New Delhi

Ministry – Ministry of Communications
मंत्रालय – Ministry of Communications

Status – Central Public Sector Undertaking
स्थिति – Central Public Sector Undertaking


14. Rare Medical Manuscripts to Be Digitised

Rare Medical Manuscripts का Digitisation किया जाएगा

CCRAS-NIIMH signed an MoU with the Sevadhi Museum and Indological Research Institute on 16 August 2026.
CCRAS-NIIMH ने 16 अगस्त 2026 को Sevadhi Museum and Indological Research Institute के साथ MoU किया।

Objective / उद्देश्य

The project aims to preserve and digitise rare medical manuscripts and ancient Indian medical texts.
Project का उद्देश्य rare medical manuscripts और ancient Indian medical texts को preserve और digitise करना है।

Fragile manuscripts will be converted into high-resolution digital formats.
Fragile manuscripts को high-resolution digital formats में convert किया जाएगा।

This will improve access to India's traditional medical knowledge for researchers.
इससे researchers को India's traditional medical knowledge तक आसान access मिलेगा।

NIIMH

NIIMH = National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage
NIIMH का पूरा नाम National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage है।

Location – Hyderabad
स्थान – Hyderabad

It functions under CCRAS.
यह CCRAS के अंतर्गत कार्य करता है।

Its main role is documentation and preservation of India's medical heritage.
इसका मुख्य कार्य India's medical heritage का documentation और preservation है।

Ministry of AYUSH

Established – 9 November 2014
स्थापना – 9 नवंबर 2014

Headquarters – New Delhi
मुख्यालय – New Delhi

AYUSH includes Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy.
AYUSH में Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha और Homoeopathy शामिल हैं।


15. Guinness World Record Created in New Jersey

New Jersey में Guinness World Record बना

A Guinness World Record was created at Veterans Memorial Park, Parsippany, New Jersey, on 15 August 2026.
15 अगस्त 2026 को Veterans Memorial Park, Parsippany, New Jersey में Guinness World Record बनाया गया।

Record / रिकॉर्ड

Category – Largest Flagpole Number
Category – Largest Flagpole Number

More than 1,300 US flags were arranged to form the number 250.
1,300 से अधिक US flags का उपयोग करके 250 संख्या बनाई गई।

The number marked the 250th anniversary of the United States.
यह number United States की 250वीं anniversary को दर्शाता था।

Indian tricolours were also used to celebrate India's Independence Day.
India's Independence Day मनाने के लिए Indian Tricolours का भी उपयोग किया गया।

Organisers / आयोजक

Indian Consulate in New York
Indian Consulate in New York

Federation of Indian Associations
Federation of Indian Associations

Zoho supported the event.
Zoho ने event को support किया।

India Day Parade

The 44th India Day Parade was held on Madison Avenue, Manhattan.
44th India Day Parade, Madison Avenue, Manhattan में आयोजित हुई।

Niagara Falls and the Empire State Building were illuminated in the colours of the Indian Tricolour.
Niagara Falls और Empire State Building को Indian Tricolour के रंगों से illuminate किया गया।

FIA Static GK

FIA = Federation of Indian Associations
FIA का पूरा नाम Federation of Indian Associations है।

Founded – 1970
स्थापना – 1970

It is a major Indian diaspora organisation in the United States.
यह United States में Indian diaspora की प्रमुख organisation है।


16. Defence Ministry Signs ₹1,577 Crore Loiter Munition Contracts

Defence Ministry ने ₹1,577 Crore के Loiter Munition Contracts किए

The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth ₹1,577 crore on 16 August 2026 for Loiter Munition Systems for the Indian Army.
Ministry of Defence ने 16 अगस्त 2026 को Indian Army के लिए Loiter Munition Systems की procurement हेतु ₹1,577 crore के contracts किए।

Objectives / उद्देश्य

Strengthen battlefield capability.
Battlefield capability को मजबूत करना।

Improve precision-strike capability.
Precision-strike capability को बेहतर करना।

Promote indigenous defence manufacturing.
Indigenous defence manufacturing को बढ़ावा देना।

Support Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat को support करना।

What is a Loitering Munition?

Loitering Munition क्या है?

A loitering munition can remain airborne over a target area, identify a target and then strike it.
Loitering munition target area के ऊपर कुछ समय तक हवा में रह सकता है, target को identify कर सकता है और फिर strike कर सकता है।

It combines characteristics of a drone, missile and precision-guided weapon.
इसमें drone, missile और precision-guided weapon की विशेषताएँ शामिल होती हैं।


17. Jal Jeevan Mission Completes Seven Years

Jal Jeevan Mission ने सात वर्ष पूरे किए

On 16 August 2026, Jal Jeevan Mission reported major growth in rural household tap-water coverage.
16 अगस्त 2026 को Jal Jeevan Mission ने rural household tap-water coverage में बड़ी वृद्धि की जानकारी दी।

Coverage / कवरेज

2019 – 16.7%
2019 – 16.7%

2026 – More than 82%
2026 – 82% से अधिक

Household Connections / घरेलू कनेक्शन

2019 – 3.23 crore rural households
2019 – 3.23 crore rural households

August 2026 – More than 15.8 crore rural households
August 2026 – 15.8 crore से अधिक rural households

Coverage therefore increased by more than 65 percentage points in seven years.
सात वर्षों में coverage 65 percentage points से अधिक बढ़ा।

Service Standard / सेवा मानक

Target water supply – 55 litres per person per day
Target water supply – 55 litres प्रति व्यक्ति प्रतिदिन

Connection type – Functional Household Tap Connection
Connection type – Functional Household Tap Connection

Nodal Ministry / नोडल मंत्रालय

Department – Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation
Department – Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation

Ministry – Ministry of Jal Shakti
Ministry – Ministry of Jal Shakti

Jal Jeevan Mission Static GK

Launched – 15 August 2019
लॉन्च – 15 अगस्त 2019

Original objective – Tap water to every rural household
मूल उद्देश्य – प्रत्येक rural household तक tap water पहुँचाना

Original target year – 2024
मूल target year – 2024

Ministry of Jal Shakti

Created – May 2019
स्थापना – May 2019

It combined the former Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation and Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation.
यह Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation तथा Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation को मिलाकर बनाया गया।


18. Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 8th Death Anniversary Observed

Atal Bihari Vajpayee की 8वीं पुण्यतिथि मनाई गई

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on 16 August 2026.
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi और अन्य नेताओं ने 16 अगस्त 2026 को former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee को श्रद्धांजलि दी।

It was his eighth death anniversary.
यह उनकी 8वीं पुण्यतिथि थी।

Memorial / स्मारक

Sadaiv Atal, New Delhi
Sadaiv Atal, New Delhi

Parliamentary Career / संसदीय करियर

Lok Sabha elections won – 10 times
Lok Sabha चुनाव जीते – 10 बार

Rajya Sabha terms – 2
Rajya Sabha कार्यकाल – 2

Bharat Ratna

He received Bharat Ratna in 2015.
उन्हें 2015 में Bharat Ratna प्रदान किया गया।

Prime Ministerial Terms / प्रधानमंत्री कार्यकाल

1996
1996

1998–1999
1998–1999

1999–2004
1999–2004

He became the first non-Congress Prime Minister to complete a full five-year term.
वह full five-year term पूरा करने वाले पहले non-Congress Prime Minister बने।

BJP

He was a co-founder and the first president of Bharatiya Janata Party.
वह Bharatiya Janata Party के co-founder और first president थे।

BJP was established in 1980.
BJP की स्थापना 1980 में हुई।

Good Governance Day

His birth anniversary on 25 December is observed as Good Governance Day.
उनकी जयंती 25 दिसंबर को Good Governance Day के रूप में मनाई जाती है।

Major Events During His Tenure / उनके कार्यकाल की प्रमुख घटनाएँ

Pokhran-II Nuclear Tests – 1998
Pokhran-II Nuclear Tests – 1998

Kargil War – 1999
Kargil War – 1999


19. Magnus Carlsen Wins Esports World Cup Chess Title

Magnus Carlsen ने Esports World Cup Chess Title जीता

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen won the Esports World Cup chess title for the second consecutive year on 16 August 2026.
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen ने 16 अगस्त 2026 को लगातार दूसरे वर्ष Esports World Cup chess title जीता।

Final / फाइनल

Winner – Magnus Carlsen, Norway
विजेता – Magnus Carlsen, Norway

Team – Team Liquid
Team – Team Liquid

Runner-up – Denis Lazavik, Belarus
उपविजेता – Denis Lazavik, Belarus

Final Score – 2–0
Final Score – 2–0

Carlsen remained undefeated throughout the tournament.
Carlsen पूरे tournament में undefeated रहे।

Third Place / तीसरा स्थान

Hikaru Nakamura of the USA finished third.
USA के Hikaru Nakamura तीसरे स्थान पर रहे।

He defeated Alireza Firouzja by 4–1.
उन्होंने Alireza Firouzja को 4–1 से हराया।

Competition Format / प्रतियोगिता प्रारूप

The competition used a best-of-three-set format.
Competition में best-of-three-set format का उपयोग हुआ।

The first two sets consisted of four games each.
पहले दो sets में चार-चार games थे।

The final tiebreak set consisted of two games.
Final tiebreak set में दो games थे।

Magnus Carlsen Static GK

Country – Norway
देश – Norway

World Chess Champion – Five times
World Chess Champion – पाँच बार

Peak FIDE rating – 2882
Highest FIDE rating – 2882

He holds the record for the highest peak classical FIDE rating.
उनके नाम highest peak classical FIDE rating का record है।


20. HAL Partners with BEML and Adani for LCH Prachand

LCH Prachand के लिए HAL ने BEML और Adani के साथ Partnership की

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited signed agreements with BEML and Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Limited on 14 August 2026.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited ने 14 अगस्त 2026 को BEML और Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Limited के साथ agreements किए।

The agreements are for manufacturing fuselage structures for the Light Combat Helicopter Prachand.
ये agreements Light Combat Helicopter Prachand के fuselage structures के manufacturing के लिए हैं।

BEML Order / BEML ऑर्डर

Fuselage structures – 48
Fuselage structures – 48

Order value – ₹184 crore
Order value – ₹184 crore

Adani Defence Order / Adani Defence ऑर्डर

Fuselage structures – 42
Fuselage structures – 42

The programme expands private-sector participation in India's helicopter manufacturing ecosystem.
यह programme India's helicopter manufacturing ecosystem में private-sector participation बढ़ाता है।

Overall LCH Programme / कुल LCH कार्यक्रम

The programme supports production of 156 LCH Prachand helicopters for India's Armed Forces.
यह programme India's Armed Forces के लिए 156 LCH Prachand helicopters के production को support करता है।

Manufacturing is underway at HAL's facility in Tumakuru, Karnataka.
Manufacturing HAL की Tumakuru, Karnataka facility में चल रही है।

Two additional production lines are planned.
दो additional production lines की योजना भी बनाई गई है।

LCH Prachand Static GK

LCH = Light Combat Helicopter
LCH का पूरा नाम Light Combat Helicopter है।

Prachand is India's indigenous multi-role combat helicopter.
Prachand भारत का indigenous multi-role combat helicopter है।

It can operate at high altitudes of around 5,000 metres.
यह लगभग 5,000 metres की ऊँचाई पर operate कर सकता है।

HAL Static GK

HAL = Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
HAL का पूरा नाम Hindustan Aeronautics Limited है।

Established – 1940
स्थापना – 1940

Original name – Hindustan Aircraft Limited
मूल नाम – Hindustan Aircraft Limited

Headquarters – Bengaluru, Karnataka
मुख्यालय – Bengaluru, Karnataka

Ministry – Ministry of Defence
मंत्रालय – Ministry of Defence

BEML Static GK

Established – 1964
स्थापना – 1964

Headquarters – Bengaluru
मुख्यालय – Bengaluru

Status – Miniratna Category-I PSU
स्थिति – Miniratna Category-I PSU


Quick Revision – 17 August 2026 Current Affairs

त्वरित पुनरावृत्ति – 17 अगस्त 2026 करेंट अफेयर्स

  1. NIELIT launched CYBER KUSHTI 2026.
    NIELIT ने CYBER KUSHTI 2026 लॉन्च किया।

  2. CYBER KUSHTI has three rounds – Akhada, Dangal and Kesari.
    CYBER KUSHTI के तीन rounds हैं – Akhada, Dangal और Kesari।

  3. The final will be held on 9 October 2026 in New Delhi.
    Final 9 अक्टूबर 2026 को New Delhi में आयोजित होगा।

  4. India is hosting the BRICS Environment Working Group Meeting on 17–18 August 2026.
    भारत 17–18 अगस्त 2026 को BRICS Environment Working Group Meeting की मेजबानी कर रहा है।

  5. Venue – Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
    स्थान – Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi।

  6. Raksha Shakti was identified as an important stream for Viksit Bharat 2047.
    Raksha Shakti को Viksit Bharat 2047 के लिए महत्वपूर्ण stream बताया गया।

  7. Indian defence equipment is exported to around 100 countries.
    Indian defence equipment लगभग 100 देशों को export किया जाता है।

  8. Suryapath Tiranga linked 54 Indian missions around the world.
    Suryapath Tiranga ने दुनिया भर के 54 Indian missions को जोड़ा।

  9. Suryapath Tiranga lasted more than 19 hours.
    Suryapath Tiranga 19 घंटे से अधिक चला।

  10. It began in Suva, Fiji and ended in San Francisco, USA.
    इसकी शुरुआत Suva, Fiji से हुई और समापन San Francisco, USA में हुआ।

  11. FAST-DS stands for Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers – Disclosure Scheme.
    FAST-DS का पूरा नाम Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers – Disclosure Scheme है।

  12. FAST-DS declarations can be made until 31 December 2026.
    FAST-DS declaration की अंतिम तिथि 31 दिसंबर 2026 है।

  13. VIHAAN is a broadband semiconductor chip.
    VIHAAN एक broadband semiconductor chip है।

  14. VIHAAN uses the indigenous VEGA Microprocessor.
    VIHAAN indigenous VEGA Microprocessor का उपयोग करता है।

  15. VEGA is based on RISC-V architecture.
    VEGA RISC-V architecture पर आधारित है।

  16. VEGA was developed by C-DAC.
    VEGA को C-DAC ने विकसित किया।

  17. RSVC-AMRIT promotes rural innovation and technology transfer.
    RSVC-AMRIT rural innovation और technology transfer को बढ़ावा देता है।

  18. RSVC-AMRIT was developed by NABARD.
    RSVC-AMRIT को NABARD ने विकसित किया।

  19. Sapta Dhara is a seven-point roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047.
    Sapta Dhara, Viksit Bharat 2047 के लिए seven-point roadmap है।

  20. A CBDC-based DBT pilot for PDS was launched in Chandigarh.
    Chandigarh में PDS के लिए CBDC-based DBT pilot शुरू किया गया।

  21. India Post conducted its first drone delivery of the Tiranga.
    India Post ने Tiranga की पहली drone delivery की।

  22. India Post was established on 1 October 1854.
    India Post की स्थापना 1 अक्टूबर 1854 को हुई।

  23. Mahindra & Mahindra became Overall Industry Champion at PMIS Industry Awards.
    PMIS Industry Awards में Mahindra & Mahindra Overall Industry Champion बना।

  24. Prime Minister Internship Scheme focuses on India's top 500 companies.
    Prime Minister Internship Scheme भारत की top 500 companies पर केंद्रित है।

  25. The nationwide sports talent hunt covers children aged 5–15 years.
    Nationwide sports talent hunt 5–15 वर्ष के बच्चों के लिए है।

  26. Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana has an announced outlay of ₹1 lakh crore.
    Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana का announced outlay ₹1 lakh crore है।

  27. It targets around 3.5 crore youth.
    इसका target लगभग 3.5 crore youth है।

  28. Eligible first-time private-sector employees may receive ₹15,000.
    Eligible first-time private-sector employees को ₹15,000 incentive मिल सकता है।

  29. BSNL ordered 26,300 additional 4G BTS sites.
    BSNL ने 26,300 additional 4G BTS sites का order दिया।

  30. BSNL was established on 1 October 2000.
    BSNL की स्थापना 1 अक्टूबर 2000 को हुई।

  31. CCRAS-NIIMH signed an MoU for digitisation of rare medical manuscripts.
    CCRAS-NIIMH ने rare medical manuscripts के digitisation के लिए MoU किया।

  32. NIIMH is located in Hyderabad.
    NIIMH Hyderabad में स्थित है।

  33. More than 1,300 US flags were used to form the number 250 in New Jersey.
    New Jersey में 250 संख्या बनाने के लिए 1,300 से अधिक US flags का उपयोग किया गया।

  34. Defence Ministry signed ₹1,577 crore Loiter Munition contracts.
    Defence Ministry ने ₹1,577 crore के Loiter Munition contracts किए।

  35. Jal Jeevan Mission rural tap-water coverage exceeded 82%.
    Jal Jeevan Mission के तहत rural tap-water coverage 82% से अधिक हो गया।

  36. Rural household tap connections increased from 3.23 crore to more than 15.8 crore.
    Rural household tap connections 3.23 crore से बढ़कर 15.8 crore से अधिक हो गए।

  37. Jal Jeevan Mission was launched on 15 August 2019.
    Jal Jeevan Mission 15 अगस्त 2019 को launch किया गया।

  38. Atal Bihari Vajpayee's memorial is Sadaiv Atal.
    Atal Bihari Vajpayee का memorial Sadaiv Atal है।

  39. Vajpayee received Bharat Ratna in 2015.
    Vajpayee को 2015 में Bharat Ratna मिला।

  40. 25 December is observed as Good Governance Day.
    25 दिसंबर को Good Governance Day मनाया जाता है।

  41. Magnus Carlsen won the Esports World Cup chess title.
    Magnus Carlsen ने Esports World Cup chess title जीता।

  42. He defeated Denis Lazavik in the final.
    उन्होंने final में Denis Lazavik को हराया।

  43. Magnus Carlsen's peak FIDE rating is 2882.
    Magnus Carlsen की peak FIDE rating 2882 है।

  44. HAL partnered with BEML and Adani Defence for LCH Prachand manufacturing.
    HAL ने LCH Prachand manufacturing के लिए BEML और Adani Defence के साथ partnership की।

  45. BEML will manufacture 48 fuselage structures.
    BEML 48 fuselage structures बनाएगा।

  46. BEML's order value is ₹184 crore.
    BEML के order की value ₹184 crore है।

  47. Adani Defence will manufacture 42 fuselage structures.
    Adani Defence 42 fuselage structures बनाएगा।

  48. The programme supports 156 LCH Prachand helicopters.
    यह programme 156 LCH Prachand helicopters के production को support करता है।

  49. HAL's LCH production facility is at Tumakuru, Karnataka.
    HAL की LCH production facility Tumakuru, Karnataka में है।

  50. BEML is a Miniratna Category-I PSU.
    BEML एक Miniratna Category-I PSU है।


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