Daily Current Affairs for SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC & State Exams
SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC और State Exams के लिए दैनिक करेंट अफेयर्स
21 August 2026 Current Affairs includes important developments related to BRICS, governance, health, sports, infrastructure, economy, banking, science and technology, defence, international relations and government policies.
21 अगस्त 2026 करेंट अफेयर्स में BRICS, Governance, Health, Sports, Infrastructure, Economy, Banking, Science & Technology, Defence, International Relations और Government Policies 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. India Hosts 8th BRICS Youth Energy Summit 2026
भारत ने 8th BRICS Youth Energy Summit 2026 की मेजबानी की
India hosted the 8th BRICS Youth Energy Summit virtually on 17 August 2026 under its BRICS Chairship.
भारत ने अपनी BRICS Chairship के तहत 17 अगस्त 2026 को virtually 8th BRICS Youth Energy Summit की मेजबानी की।
The summit focused on clean-energy deployment and youth cooperation.
Summit का focus clean-energy deployment और youth cooperation पर था।
Theme / थीम
The overarching theme of India's 2026 BRICS Chairship is:
India की 2026 BRICS Chairship की overarching theme है:
“Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability (BRICS)”
“Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability (BRICS)”
Energy Track Theme / Energy Track थीम
“सर्वेषां ऊर्जम्” – Energy for All
“सर्वेषां ऊर्जम्” – सभी के लिए ऊर्जा
Three Priority Pillars / तीन प्रमुख स्तंभ
Energy Security and Sustainability
Energy Security and Sustainability / ऊर्जा सुरक्षा और स्थिरता
Energy Access and Equity
Energy Access and Equity / ऊर्जा तक समान पहुँच
Technology and Innovation
Technology and Innovation / प्रौद्योगिकी और नवाचार
More than 100 young energy professionals participated.
100 से अधिक young energy professionals ने भाग लिया।
Participants also included the BRICS Youth Energy Agency, International Solar Alliance and IRENA.
Participants में BRICS Youth Energy Agency, International Solar Alliance और IRENA भी शामिल थे।
Indian Initiatives Highlighted / भारत की प्रमुख पहलें
PM-KUSUM
PM-KUSUM
PM Surya Ghar
PM Surya Ghar
SHANTI Act
SHANTI Act
Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme
Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme
India Energy Stack
India Energy Stack
The BRICS Digital Centre of Excellence on Smart Grids and Energy Storage was highlighted as a platform for technology demonstrations and knowledge exchange.
BRICS Digital Centre of Excellence on Smart Grids and Energy Storage को technology demonstrations और knowledge exchange के platform के रूप में highlight किया गया।
BRICS Static GK / BRICS स्थिर सामान्य ज्ञान
BRIC grouping formally began summit-level cooperation in 2009.
BRIC grouping ने 2009 में formal summit-level cooperation शुरू किया।
South Africa joined in 2010.
South Africa 2010 में शामिल हुआ।
The grouping expanded in 2024 with countries including Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and UAE.
Grouping का 2024 में विस्तार हुआ और Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran और UAE जैसे countries शामिल हुए।
International Solar Alliance
Launched – 2015 at COP21
Launch – 2015, COP21
Initiated by – India and France
Initiated by – India और France
Headquarters – Gurugram, India
मुख्यालय – Gurugram, India
PM-KUSUM
Launched – 2019
लॉन्च – 2019
Ministry – Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
मंत्रालय – Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Objective – Improve farmers' energy security through solar pumps and decentralised solar-power generation.
उद्देश्य – Solar pumps और decentralised solar-power generation के माध्यम से farmers की energy security improve करना।
2. India and Malaysia Hold 2nd Joint Working Group Meeting
India और Malaysia ने 2nd Joint Working Group Meeting आयोजित की
The 2nd India-Malaysia Joint Working Group Meeting on Public Administration and Governance Reforms was held on 18 August 2026.
Public Administration और Governance Reforms पर 2nd India-Malaysia Joint Working Group Meeting 18 अगस्त 2026 को आयोजित हुई।
Co-Chairs / सह-अध्यक्ष
India – Puneet Yadav, Additional Secretary, DARPG
India – Puneet Yadav, Additional Secretary, DARPG
Malaysia – Datuk Dr Mohd Bakhari bin Ismail, Deputy Director General of Public Service
Malaysia – Datuk Dr Mohd Bakhari bin Ismail, Deputy Director General of Public Service
Bilateral Relationship / द्विपक्षीय संबंध
India and Malaysia upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in August 2024.
India और Malaysia ने August 2024 में अपने relationship को Comprehensive Strategic Partnership में upgrade किया।
Discussions covered the Malaysia-India Governance Partnership: 2027–2029 Strategic Roadmap.
Discussions में Malaysia-India Governance Partnership: 2027–2029 Strategic Roadmap शामिल था।
Digital Governance / डिजिटल गवर्नेंस
India showcased CPGRAMS.
India ने CPGRAMS को showcase किया।
CPGRAMS is a major 24×7 digital citizen interface for grievance redressal.
CPGRAMS grievance redressal के लिए major 24×7 digital citizen interface है।
Samadhan Didi, an AI-enabled voice chatbot launched on 30 May 2026, was also discussed.
Samadhan Didi, एक AI-enabled voice chatbot जिसे 30 May 2026 को launch किया गया था, पर भी चर्चा हुई।
Technology Focus / प्रौद्योगिकी फोकस
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence / कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता
Blockchain
Blockchain
Cloud Services
Cloud Services
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity
NCGG
NCGG = National Centre for Good Governance
NCGG का पूरा नाम National Centre for Good Governance है।
Established – 2014
स्थापना – 2014
Headquarters – New Delhi
मुख्यालय – New Delhi
Registered Office – Mussoorie
Registered Office – Mussoorie
ITEC
ITEC = Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme
ITEC का पूरा नाम Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme है।
Established – 1964
स्थापना – 1964
Ministry – Ministry of External Affairs
मंत्रालय – Ministry of External Affairs
It provides technical assistance and capacity building to developing countries.
यह developing countries को technical assistance और capacity building provide करता है।
3. Maharashtra Declares Snakebite a Notifiable Disease
Maharashtra ने Snakebite को Notifiable Disease घोषित किया
The Maharashtra Public Health Department declared snakebite a notifiable disease on 20 August 2026.
Maharashtra Public Health Department ने 20 अगस्त 2026 को snakebite को notifiable disease घोषित किया।
All government and private healthcare facilities must report suspected, probable and confirmed snakebite cases.
सभी government और private healthcare facilities को suspected, probable और confirmed snakebite cases report करने होंगे।
Reporting Authorities / रिपोर्टिंग अधिकारी
District Health Officer
District Health Officer
District Civil Surgeon
District Civil Surgeon
Municipal areas will be overseen by Medical Health Officers.
Municipal areas की monitoring Medical Health Officers करेंगे।
Digital Surveillance / डिजिटल निगरानी
Data will be integrated with:
Data को integrate किया जाएगा:
Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme – IDSP
Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme – IDSP
and
और
DHIS-2 platform
DHIS-2 platform
Maharashtra became the 9th state in India to declare snakebite a notifiable disease.
Maharashtra snakebite को notifiable disease declare करने वाला India का 9th state बना।
Anti-Snake Venom / Anti-Snake Venom
Hospitals must maintain real-time records of:
Hospitals को real-time records maintain करने होंगे:
ASV procurement
ASV procurement
ASV usage
ASV usage
Remaining stocks
Remaining stocks
High-risk areas such as Gadchiroli can therefore be identified more efficiently.
इससे Gadchiroli जैसे high-risk areas को अधिक efficiently identify किया जा सकेगा।
What is a Notifiable Disease? / Notifiable Disease क्या है?
A notifiable disease is one that healthcare providers are legally required to report to public-health authorities.
Notifiable disease वह disease है जिसे healthcare providers को legally public-health authorities को report करना आवश्यक होता है।
IDSP
Launched – November 2004
लॉन्च – November 2004
Ministry – Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
मंत्रालय – Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
4. Tamil Nadu Extends Maternity Leave for Third Child to One Year
Tamil Nadu ने Third Child के लिए Maternity Leave एक वर्ष की की
Tamil Nadu announced on 18 August 2026 that maternity leave for regular female government employees for their third child would increase to 365 days.
Tamil Nadu ने 18 अगस्त 2026 को announce किया कि regular female government employees के third child के लिए maternity leave बढ़ाकर 365 days की जाएगी।
Previous Leave / पिछली अवधि
Previous entitlement – 84 days or 12 weeks
Previous entitlement – 84 days या 12 weeks
New entitlement – 365 days
New entitlement – 365 days
Female government employees will therefore receive one year of maternity leave for the first, second and third child.
इससे female government employees को first, second और third child के लिए one-year maternity leave मिलेगी।
Historical Evolution / ऐतिहासिक विकास
2011 – Leave increased from 90 days to 6 months.
2011 – Leave 90 days से बढ़ाकर 6 months की गई।
2016 – Increased to 9 months.
2016 – इसे 9 months किया गया।
July 2021 – Increased to 365 days for first two children.
July 2021 – First two children के लिए 365 days की गई।
2026 – Same benefit extended to the third child.
2026 – Same benefit third child तक extend किया गया।
Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017
The central law increased paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks for eligible establishments.
Central law ने eligible establishments में paid maternity leave 12 weeks से बढ़ाकर 26 weeks की।
It applies generally to establishments employing 10 or more persons.
यह generally 10 या अधिक persons employ करने वाले establishments पर लागू होता है।
5. NMC Proposes Centrally Linked National Medical Register
NMC ने Centrally Linked National Medical Register प्रस्तावित किया
The National Medical Commission issued draft regulations on 11 August 2026 for establishing a unified National Medical Register (NMR).
National Medical Commission ने 11 अगस्त 2026 को unified National Medical Register (NMR) establish करने के लिए draft regulations जारी किए।
National Medical Register
The NMR will be maintained by the Ethics and Medical Registration Board (EMRB).
NMR को Ethics and Medical Registration Board (EMRB) maintain करेगा।
It will contain registration and disciplinary records of medical practitioners.
इसमें medical practitioners के registration और disciplinary records होंगे।
Unique Identification
Every medical practitioner will receive a UID number.
हर medical practitioner को UID number मिलेगा।
This UID will act as a single licence for medical practice across States and Union Territories.
यह UID States और Union Territories में medical practice के लिए single licence की तरह work करेगा।
Licence Validity
Validity – 5 years
Validity – 5 years
Renewal period after expiry – 3 months
Expiry के बाद renewal period – 3 months
Failure to renew can lead to the practitioner's status being marked inactive.
Renewal नहीं करने पर practitioner को inactive mark किया जा सकता है।
Synchronisation
Changes in State Medical Registers will automatically reflect in the NMR.
State Medical Registers में changes automatically NMR में reflect होंगे।
Disciplinary action for professional misconduct or negligence will also be updated digitally.
Professional misconduct या negligence से related disciplinary action भी digitally update होगा।
NMC Static GK
NMC = National Medical Commission
NMC का पूरा नाम National Medical Commission है।
Act – National Medical Commission Act, 2019
Act – National Medical Commission Act, 2019
It replaced the Medical Council of India.
इसने Medical Council of India को replace किया।
Headquarters – New Delhi
मुख्यालय – New Delhi
6. 65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament Begins
65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament शुरू
The 65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament began on 18 August 2026 at Dr B.R. Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi.
65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament 18 अगस्त 2026 को Dr B.R. Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi में शुरू हुआ।
Participation
Total teams – 108
Total teams – 108
Categories / श्रेणियाँ
Sub-Junior Boys – U-15
Sub-Junior Boys – U-15
Junior Boys – U-17
Junior Boys – U-17
Junior Girls – U-17
Junior Girls – U-17
Each category is divided into 8 groups.
प्रत्येक category को 8 groups में divide किया गया।
Only group winners advance to knockout rounds.
Only group winners knockout rounds में advance करते हैं।
Opening Match
Meghalaya defeated Chandigarh 2–0 in the Junior Girls U-17 category.
Junior Girls U-17 category में Meghalaya ने Chandigarh को 2–0 से हराया।
Goal scorers – Genefa and Wandari
Goal scorers – Genefa और Wandari
Subroto Cup Static GK
First held – 1960
पहली बार – 1960
Named after – Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee
नाम – Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee के नाम पर
He was the first Indian Chief of Air Staff.
वे first Indian Chief of Air Staff थे।
Organisers – Subroto Mukerjee Sports Education Society and Indian Air Force
Organisers – Subroto Mukerjee Sports Education Society और Indian Air Force
It is among Asia's largest youth football tournaments.
यह Asia के largest youth football tournaments में से एक है।
7. India to Host 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in 2027
India 2027 में 5th Coast Guard Global Summit की मेजबानी करेगा
India will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in New Delhi in February 2027.
India February 2027 में New Delhi में 5th Coast Guard Global Summit host करेगा।
The summit will coincide with the Golden Jubilee of the Indian Coast Guard.
Summit Indian Coast Guard के Golden Jubilee के साथ आयोजित होगा।
Organiser
Indian Coast Guard
Indian Coast Guard / भारतीय तटरक्षक
Strategic Vision
The summit reflects India's MAHASAGAR vision for an inclusive and cooperative maritime order.
Summit inclusive और cooperative maritime order के लिए India's MAHASAGAR vision को reflect करता है।
Objectives
Collective capability building
Collective capability building / सामूहिक क्षमता निर्माण
Exchange of professional expertise
Professional expertise का exchange
Information sharing
Information sharing / सूचना साझाकरण
Maritime safety and security
Maritime safety और security
Indian Coast Guard Static GK
Established – 1 February 1977
स्थापना – 1 February 1977
Formally constituted under – Coast Guard Act, 1978
Formal constitution – Coast Guard Act, 1978
Ministry – Ministry of Defence
मंत्रालय – Ministry of Defence
Headquarters – New Delhi
मुख्यालय – New Delhi
Motto – Vayam Rakshamah – We Protect
Motto – Vayam Rakshamah – हम रक्षा करते हैं
It protects India's Exclusive Economic Zone.
यह India's Exclusive Economic Zone की protection करता है।
8. Cabinet Approves Four Railway Multitracking Projects Worth ₹9,450 Crore
Cabinet ने ₹9,450 Crore के Four Railway Multitracking Projects मंजूर किए
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved four railway multitracking projects on 20 August 2026.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs ने 20 August 2026 को four railway multitracking projects approve किए।
Cost
₹9,450 crore
₹9,450 crore
Total Network Expansion
Approximately 410 km
लगभग 410 km
States Covered
West Bengal
West Bengal
Odisha
Odisha
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Projects
Kharagpur–Bhadrak (Ranital) 4th Line – 173 km
Kharagpur–Bhadrak (Ranital) 4th Line – 173 km
Bhadrak–Haridaspur 4th Line – 75 km
Bhadrak–Haridaspur 4th Line – 75 km
Gummidipundi–Gudur 3rd and 4th Lines – 90 km
Gummidipundi–Gudur 3rd and 4th Lines – 90 km
Cuttack–Paradeep (Badabandha) 3rd and 4th Lines – 72 km
Cuttack–Paradeep (Badabandha) 3rd and 4th Lines – 72 km
Completion Target
2030–31
2030–31
Freight Impact
Additional freight capacity – 76 MTPA
Additional freight capacity – 76 MTPA
Major commodities include coal, iron ore, cement and automobiles.
Major commodities में coal, iron ore, cement और automobiles शामिल हैं।
Connectivity
Villages benefited – 6,448
Benefited villages – 6,448
Population – Around 60 lakh
Population – लगभग 60 lakh
Environmental Benefit
Estimated reduction in oil imports – 13 crore litres
Estimated oil-import reduction – 13 crore litres
Estimated CO₂ reduction – 65 crore kg
Estimated CO₂ reduction – 65 crore kg
Important Connected Sites
Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary
Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary
Pulicat Lake
Pulicat Lake
Bhitarkanika National Park
Bhitarkanika National Park
Dhabaleswar Temple
Dhabaleswar Temple
Static GK
Bhitarkanika is famous for saltwater crocodiles.
Bhitarkanika saltwater crocodiles के लिए famous है।
Pulicat Lake is India's second-largest brackish-water lagoon.
Pulicat Lake India की second-largest brackish-water lagoon है।
Dhabaleswar Temple is located on an island in the Mahanadi River.
Dhabaleswar Temple Mahanadi River के island पर स्थित है।
9. Tata Steel Gets CCI Approval to Increase Stake in TMILL
Tata Steel को TMILL में Stake बढ़ाने के लिए CCI Approval मिला
CCI approved Tata Steel's acquisition of an additional 23% stake in TM International Logistics Limited on 18 August 2026.
CCI ने 18 अगस्त 2026 को TM International Logistics Limited में Tata Steel की additional 23% stake acquisition approve की।
Ownership Change
Tata Steel's stake: 51% → 74%
Tata Steel stake: 51% → 74%
NYK Europe will retain 26%.
NYK Europe 26% retain करेगा।
IQ Martrade will exit the joint venture.
IQ Martrade joint venture से exit करेगा।
TMILL
TMILL = TM International Logistics Limited
TMILL का पूरा नाम TM International Logistics Limited है।
Headquarters – Kolkata
मुख्यालय – Kolkata
Services include:
Services में शामिल हैं:
Port operations
Port operations
Shipping
Shipping
Freight forwarding
Freight forwarding
Terminal management
Terminal management
CCI Static GK
CCI = Competition Commission of India
CCI का पूरा नाम Competition Commission of India है।
Act – Competition Act, 2002
Act – Competition Act, 2002
Ministry – Ministry of Corporate Affairs
मंत्रालय – Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Headquarters – New Delhi
मुख्यालय – New Delhi
10. Cabinet Approves Four-Laning of NH-22 in Bihar
Cabinet ने Bihar में NH-22 के Four-Laning को मंजूरी दी
The Cabinet approved four-laning of the Muzaffarpur–Sitamarhi–Sonbarsa section of NH-22 on 20 August 2026.
Cabinet ने 20 August 2026 को Muzaffarpur–Sitamarhi–Sonbarsa section of NH-22 के four-laning को approve किया।
Length
82.578 km
82.578 km
Cost
₹3,590.73 crore
₹3,590.73 crore
Model
Hybrid Annuity Mode – HAM
Hybrid Annuity Mode – HAM
Design Speed
Maximum design speed – 100 kmph
Maximum design speed – 100 kmph
Average expected speed – 80 kmph
Average expected speed – 80 kmph
Major Structures
Major bridges – 7
Major bridges – 7
Bridge over Bagmati River – 340 metres
Bagmati River bridge – 340 metres
Railway Over Bridges – 3
Railway Over Bridges – 3
Flyovers – 2
Flyovers – 2
Strategic Connectivity
The road links the India–Nepal border at Sonbarsa with NH-27 at Muzaffarpur.
Road India–Nepal border के Sonbarsa को Muzaffarpur में NH-27 से connect करता है।
It also improves connectivity with NH-31 and NH-122.
यह NH-31 और NH-122 connectivity को भी improve करेगा।
Economic Nodes
Industrial Estates – 4
Industrial Estates – 4
Mega Food Park – 1
Mega Food Park – 1
Important Social Nodes
Baba Garibnath Temple
Baba Garibnath Temple
Mata Janki Temple
Mata Janki Temple
Punaura Dham
Punaura Dham
Muzaffarpur and Sitamarhi Aspirational Districts
Muzaffarpur और Sitamarhi Aspirational Districts
NH-22 Static GK
NH-22 connects Sonbarsa in Bihar with Chandwa in Jharkhand.
NH-22 Bihar के Sonbarsa को Jharkhand के Chandwa से connect करता है।
Bagmati River
The Bagmati flows through Kathmandu Valley in Nepal before entering Bihar.
Bagmati Nepal की Kathmandu Valley से flow होकर Bihar में enter करती है।
It is considered sacred by Hindus and Buddhists.
इसे Hindus और Buddhists दोनों sacred मानते हैं।
11. India's Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.1% in July 2026
July 2026 में India's Unemployment Rate घटकर 5.1% हुई
NSO released the PLFS Monthly Bulletin reporting India's unemployment rate for persons aged 15 and above at 5.1% in July 2026.
NSO ने PLFS Monthly Bulletin release किया, जिसमें persons aged 15+ के लिए India's unemployment rate July 2026 में 5.1% रही।
Unemployment Rate
June 2026 – 5.5%
June 2026 – 5.5%
July 2026 – 5.1%
July 2026 – 5.1%
Male Unemployment
June – 5.3%
June – 5.3%
July – 5.0%
July – 5.0%
Rural Unemployment
June – 5.0%
June – 5.0%
July – 4.5%
July – 4.5%
Urban Unemployment
July 2026 – 6.7%
July 2026 – 6.7%
July 2025 – 7.2%
July 2025 – 7.2%
Labour Force Participation Rate
Overall LFPR increased from 54.4% to 55.4%.
Overall LFPR 54.4% से बढ़कर 55.4% हुआ।
Female LFPR increased from 32.7% to 34.4%.
Female LFPR 32.7% से बढ़कर 34.4% हुआ।
Rural female LFPR – 38.8%
Rural female LFPR – 38.8%
Urban female LFPR – 25.3%
Urban female LFPR – 25.3%
Worker Population Ratio
WPR increased from 51.4% to 52.5%.
WPR 51.4% से बढ़कर 52.5% हुआ।
Rural female WPR rose from 34.7% to 37.2%.
Rural female WPR 34.7% से बढ़कर 37.2% हुआ।
PLFS
PLFS = Periodic Labour Force Survey
PLFS का पूरा नाम Periodic Labour Force Survey है।
Launched – April 2017
लॉन्च – April 2017
Conducted by – National Statistics Office
Conducted by – National Statistics Office
12. J&K Bank Partners with HDFC Life
J&K Bank ने HDFC Life के साथ Partnership की
J&K Bank entered into a Corporate Agency Agreement with HDFC Life on 18 August 2026.
J&K Bank ने 18 अगस्त 2026 को HDFC Life के साथ Corporate Agency Agreement किया।
Products
Protection plans
Protection plans / सुरक्षा योजनाएँ
Savings plans
Savings plans / बचत योजनाएँ
Investment plans
Investment plans / निवेश योजनाएँ
Retirement plans
Retirement plans / retirement योजनाएँ
Individual and group insurance products will be offered through the bank's network.
Bank network के माध्यम से individual और group insurance products offer किए जाएँगे।
The collaboration supports IRDAI's goal of Insurance for All by 2047.
Collaboration IRDAI के Insurance for All by 2047 goal को support करती है।
J&K Bank
Established – 1 October 1938
स्थापना – 1 October 1938
Headquarters – Srinagar
मुख्यालय – Srinagar
HDFC Life
Established – 2000
स्थापना – 2000
Headquarters – Mumbai
मुख्यालय – Mumbai
Bancassurance
Bancassurance is an arrangement under which a bank distributes insurance products.
Bancassurance ऐसी arrangement है जिसमें bank insurance products distribute करता है।
13. ICRA Estimates India's Q1 GDP Growth at 7%
ICRA ने India's Q1 GDP Growth 7% रहने का अनुमान लगाया
ICRA estimated India's real GDP growth at 7% in Q1 FY 2026-27.
ICRA ने Q1 FY 2026-27 में India's real GDP growth 7% रहने का estimate दिया।
This represents a four-quarter low according to the estimate.
Estimate के अनुसार यह four-quarter low है।
Comparison
Q4 FY26 – 7.8%
Q4 FY26 – 7.8%
Q1 FY27 – 7.0%
Q1 FY27 – 7.0%
Full-Year Forecast
FY27 real GDP growth – 6.7%
FY27 real GDP growth – 6.7%
FY26 – 7.7%
FY26 – 7.7%
Sectoral Growth Estimates
Industry – 7.7%
Industry – 7.7%
Services – 7.9%
Services – 7.9%
Agriculture – 4%
Agriculture – 4%
Nominal GDP
Projected FY27 nominal GDP growth – 13%
Projected FY27 nominal GDP growth – 13%
FY26 – 8.9%
FY26 – 8.9%
Oil Price Assumption
Average crude oil – $80–85 per barrel
Average crude oil – $80–85 per barrel
ICRA
Established – 1991
स्थापना – 1991
Headquarters – Gurugram, Haryana
मुख्यालय – Gurugram, Haryana
Majority ownership – Moody's Corporation
Majority ownership – Moody's Corporation
14. World Photography Day Observed on 19 August
19 August को World Photography Day मनाया गया
World Photography Day is observed annually on 19 August.
World Photography Day हर वर्ष 19 August को observe किया जाता है।
It celebrates the history, science and art of photography.
यह photography के history, science और art को celebrate करता है।
Historical Background
The day commemorates the daguerreotype process.
यह day daguerreotype process को commemorate करता है।
In 1839, the French government acquired the patent and announced the technology as a gift to the world.
1839 में French government ने patent acquire किया और technology को world के लिए gift के रूप में announce किया।
Inventors
Louis Daguerre
Louis Daguerre
Joseph Nicéphore Niépce
Joseph Nicéphore Niépce
First Global Online Celebration
19 August 2010
19 August 2010
Daguerreotype
It is recognised as the first practical process for capturing permanent photographic images.
इसे permanent photographic images capture करने वाला first practical process माना जाता है।
It used silver-plated copper sheets.
इसमें silver-plated copper sheets का use किया जाता था।
15. ESPN Co-Founder William F. Rasmussen Dies at 93
ESPN Co-Founder William F. Rasmussen का 93 वर्ष की आयु में निधन
William F. Rasmussen passed away in Seattle on 20 August 2026 at the age of 93.
William F. Rasmussen का 20 August 2026 को Seattle में 93 years की age में निधन हुआ।
ESPN
He launched ESPN in 1979 with his son Scott Rasmussen.
उन्होंने 1979 में अपने son Scott Rasmussen के साथ ESPN launch किया।
Headquarters – Bristol, Connecticut
मुख्यालय – Bristol, Connecticut
ESPN became the world's first 24-hour sports cable network.
ESPN world का first 24-hour sports cable network बना।
Recognition
USA Today called him the “Father of Sports Television” in 1994.
USA Today ने उन्हें 1994 में “Father of Sports Television” कहा।
Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame – 2025
Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame – 2025
Books
Sports Junkies Rejoice! The Birth of ESPN
Sports Junkies Rejoice! The Birth of ESPN
ESPN: One Giant Leap for Fankind – 2023
ESPN: One Giant Leap for Fankind – 2023
16. Sadbhavana Diwas Observed on 20 August
20 August को Sadbhavana Diwas मनाया गया
Sadbhavana Diwas, also called Harmony Day, was observed across India on 20 August 2026.
Sadbhavana Diwas, जिसे Harmony Day भी कहा जाता है, 20 August 2026 को पूरे India में observe किया गया।
The day marked the 82nd birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi.
Day ने Rajiv Gandhi की 82nd birth anniversary को mark किया।
Objective
Promote peace
Peace promote करना
National integration
National integration
Communal harmony
Communal harmony
Goodwill among different communities
Different communities के बीच goodwill
First Observance
20 August 1992
20 August 1992
It was instituted after Rajiv Gandhi's assassination in 1991.
इसे Rajiv Gandhi की 1991 assassination के बाद institute किया गया।
Rajiv Gandhi
Born – 20 August 1944
जन्म – 20 August 1944
He became India's youngest Prime Minister.
वे India's youngest Prime Minister बने।
17. Lakshmanan Meyyappan Recognised as World's Youngest Male Chartered Accountant
Lakshmanan Meyyappan World's Youngest Male Chartered Accountant बने
Indian-origin Lakshmanan Meyyappan was officially recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's youngest male Chartered Accountant.
Indian-origin Lakshmanan Meyyappan को Guinness World Records ने officially world's youngest male Chartered Accountant recognise किया।
Age at Qualification
16 years and 170 days
16 years और 170 days
Place
Dubai, UAE
Dubai, UAE
Qualification Date
30 June 2021
30 June 2021
ACCA
He completed the ACCA qualification in approximately one year.
उन्होंने ACCA qualification approximately one year में complete की।
He began preparing at age 15 after his Class 10 board results.
उन्होंने Class 10 board results के बाद age 15 में preparation शुरू की।
Professional Role
Senior Research Analyst – Century Financial, Dubai
Senior Research Analyst – Century Financial, Dubai
He also holds the CFA charter.
उनके पास CFA charter भी है।
ACCA Static GK
ACCA = Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
ACCA का पूरा नाम Association of Chartered Certified Accountants है।
Established – 1904
स्थापना – 1904
Headquarters – London
मुख्यालय – London
Guinness World Records
Originated – 1955
शुरुआत – 1955
Original name – Guinness Book of Records
Original name – Guinness Book of Records
18. Nasha Mukt Bharat Portal Migrated to SAMAVESH
Nasha Mukt Bharat Portal को SAMAVESH पर Shift किया गया
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment moved the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan portal to SAMAVESH on 20 August 2026.
Department of Social Justice and Empowerment ने 20 August 2026 को Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan portal को SAMAVESH पर shift किया।
Purpose
Improve accessibility
Accessibility improve करना
Improve functionality
Functionality improve करना
Provide an integrated digital framework
Integrated digital framework provide करना
Services
NMBA e-Pledge
NMBA e-Pledge
Nasha Mukti Mitr Registration
Nasha Mukti Mitr Registration
NMBA Login
NMBA Login
The older NMBA portal address has been discontinued.
Old NMBA portal address discontinue कर दिया गया।
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
Launched – 15 August 2020
लॉन्च – 15 August 2020
Focus – Prevention of substance abuse
Focus – Substance abuse prevention
Coverage – 372 vulnerable districts
Coverage – 372 vulnerable districts
Ministry – Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
मंत्रालय – Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
19. Delhi Airport Expands Transshipment Cargo Operations
Delhi Airport ने Transshipment Cargo Operations Expand किए
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu flagged off the expanded phase of India's transshipment cargo reforms at Delhi's IGI Airport on 19 August 2026.
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu ने 19 August 2026 को Delhi IGI Airport पर India's transshipment cargo reforms का expanded phase flag off किया।
Main Reform
Secured transshipment cargo moving through Transfer Cargo Security Hold Areas no longer requires mandatory re-screening.
Transfer Cargo Security Hold Areas से move होने वाले secured transshipment cargo को mandatory re-screening की आवश्यकता नहीं होगी।
Transit Time
Earlier – 60 hours
Earlier – 60 hours
Now – 20 hours
Now – 20 hours
Aircraft Capacity Utilisation
Earlier – 75%
Earlier – 75%
Now – Nearly 100%
Now – लगभग 100%
Monthly Cargo
Earlier – 1,763 MT
Earlier – 1,763 MT
Projected – 3,183 MT
Projected – 3,183 MT
Increase – Approximately 80%
Increase – लगभग 80%
Proof of Concept
Started – 20 June 2026
Started – 20 June 2026
Route – Chennai–Delhi–Frankfurt
Route – Chennai–Delhi–Frankfurt
Operator – Air India
Operator – Air India
Trial cargo – 280 MT
Trial cargo – 280 MT
New Domestic Origins
Bengaluru
Bengaluru
Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad
Mumbai
Mumbai
Hyderabad
Hyderabad
New International Destinations
London
London
Copenhagen
Copenhagen
BCAS
BCAS = Bureau of Civil Aviation Security
BCAS का पूरा नाम Bureau of Civil Aviation Security है।
Origin – 1978 as a cell
Origin – 1978 में cell के रूप में
Independent department – 1987
Independent department – 1987
Ministry – Ministry of Civil Aviation
मंत्रालय – Ministry of Civil Aviation
20. Indian Scientists Develop Smart Cancer Drug RK-251
Indian Scientists ने Smart Cancer Drug RK-251 विकसित की
Indian scientists announced development of a smart anticancer compound called RK-251 on 19 August 2026.
Indian scientists ने 19 August 2026 को RK-251 नाम की smart anticancer compound develop करने की घोषणा की।
Research Institutions
Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Guwahati
Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Guwahati
IIT Guwahati
IIT Guwahati
Mechanism
Cancer cells contain elevated levels of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS).
Cancer cells में Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) की levels elevated होती हैं।
RK-251 uses these high ROS levels as a trigger.
RK-251 high ROS levels को trigger के रूप में use करता है।
It releases the anticancer compound NBDHEX inside the target environment.
यह target environment के अंदर anticancer compound NBDHEX release करता है।
Target Cancer
Triple-negative breast cancer
Triple-negative breast cancer
It is considered an aggressive form of breast cancer.
इसे breast cancer का aggressive form माना जाता है।
Preclinical Tests
Zebrafish embryos – Danio rerio
Zebrafish embryos – Danio rerio
The studies reported no detectable toxicity in the described preclinical model.
Described preclinical model में studies ने detectable toxicity report नहीं की।
Publication
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
IASST
Location – Guwahati, Assam
Location – Guwahati, Assam
Department – Department of Science and Technology
Department – Department of Science and Technology
IIT Guwahati
Established – 1994
स्थापना – 1994
It was India's sixth IIT.
यह India's sixth IIT था।
21. India and Japan Sign Maritime Security Cooperation Agreement
India और Japan ने Maritime Security Cooperation Agreement किया
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi held talks in New Delhi on 20 August 2026.
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh और Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi ने 20 August 2026 को New Delhi में talks कीं।
They signed a Memorandum of Arrangement on Maritime Security Cooperation.
उन्होंने Maritime Security Cooperation पर Memorandum of Arrangement sign किया।
Cooperation Areas
Maritime Domain Awareness – MDA
Maritime Domain Awareness – MDA
Search and Rescue – SAR
Search and Rescue – SAR
Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief – HADR
Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief – HADR
Defence Equipment
The UNICORN integrated communications antenna system was finalised as the first defence-equipment transfer project between India and Japan.
UNICORN integrated communications antenna system को India और Japan के बीच first defence-equipment transfer project के रूप में finalise किया गया।
Exercises
Veer Guardian 26 – Air Force exercise
Veer Guardian 26 – Air Force exercise
It will mark the first visit of Japanese fighter aircraft to India.
यह Japanese fighter aircraft की India में first visit को mark करेगा।
Dharma Guardian – Army exercise
Dharma Guardian – Army exercise
JAIMEX – Maritime exercise
JAIMEX – Maritime exercise
PASSEX – India-Japan-Indonesia trilateral naval exercise conducted in February 2026
PASSEX – India-Japan-Indonesia trilateral naval exercise, February 2026
Future Cooperation
Second tabletop exercise of the Indo-Pacific Logistics Network – September 2026 in Japan
Second IPLN tabletop exercise – September 2026, Japan
Fourth Japan-India 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Meeting – Tokyo, 2026
Fourth Japan-India 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Meeting – Tokyo, 2026
22. Amit Shah Chairs 31st Southern Zonal Council Meeting
Amit Shah ने 31st Southern Zonal Council Meeting की अध्यक्षता की
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 31st Southern Zonal Council Meeting at Kovalam, Tamil Nadu, on 20 August 2026.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah ने 20 August 2026 को Kovalam, Tamil Nadu में 31st Southern Zonal Council Meeting chair की।
Venue
Taj Fisherman's Cove, Chengalpet District
Taj Fisherman's Cove, Chengalpet District
Member States
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka
Karnataka
Kerala
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Telangana
Telangana
Union Territories
Puducherry
Puducherry
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep
Leadership
Chairman – Union Home Minister
Chairman – Union Home Minister
Vice-Chairman – Chief Minister of a member state on rotation
Vice-Chairman – Rotational basis पर member-state Chief Minister
Agenda
Fast Track Special Courts for rape cases involving women and children
Women और children से related rape cases के लिए Fast Track Special Courts
PMAY-Gramin implementation
PMAY-Gramin implementation
Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act issues
Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act issues
Water sharing
Water sharing
Education
Education
Civil aviation
Civil aviation
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Southern Zonal Council Static GK
Created under – States Reorganisation Act, 1956
Created under – States Reorganisation Act, 1956
Relevant provisions – Sections 15–22
Relevant provisions – Sections 15–22
India has five Zonal Councils.
India में five Zonal Councils हैं।
Their objective is cooperative federalism and resolution of inter-state issues.
इनका objective cooperative federalism और inter-state issues का resolution है।
23. BHU Secures Six Major ICMR Research Grants
BHU को Six Major ICMR Research Grants मिले
Banaras Hindu University secured six major research grants worth about ₹15 crore under an ICMR initiative.
Banaras Hindu University को ICMR initiative के तहत six major research grants worth लगभग ₹15 crore मिले।
Research Areas
Gallbladder cancer early detection
Gallbladder cancer की early detection
Antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial resistance
Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis diagnostics
Post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis diagnostics
Paediatric septic shock treatment
Paediatric septic shock treatment
Renal cell carcinoma precision oncology
Renal cell carcinoma precision oncology
Institutes Involved
Institute of Medical Sciences
Institute of Medical Sciences
Institute of Science
Institute of Science
Engineering departments
Engineering departments
Research Methods
Cohort studies
Cohort studies
Precision clinical trials
Precision clinical trials
Multi-omics biomarker discovery
Multi-omics biomarker discovery
Advanced laboratory analysis
Advanced laboratory analysis
BHU reportedly submitted more than 200 research proposals in the preceding six months.
BHU ने preceding six months में reportedly 200 से अधिक research proposals submit किए।
BHU Static GK
Established – 1916
स्थापना – 1916
Location – Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
स्थान – Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
ICMR
ICMR = Indian Council of Medical Research
ICMR का पूरा नाम Indian Council of Medical Research है।
Headquarters – New Delhi
मुख्यालय – New Delhi
It is India's apex organisation for biomedical research.
यह biomedical research के लिए India's apex organisation है।
24. Glenmark Gets USFDA Approval for Generic Nasal Spray
Glenmark को Generic Nasal Spray के लिए USFDA Approval मिला
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals received USFDA approval on 20 August 2026 for generic Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals को 20 August 2026 को generic Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray के लिए USFDA approval मिला।
Strength
0.05 mg per spray
0.05 mg प्रति spray
Indication
Treatment of rhinitis
Rhinitis का treatment
Reference Product
Flonase Nasal Spray
Flonase Nasal Spray
Company – Haleon US Holdings LLC
Company – Haleon US Holdings LLC
The Glenmark product was found bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to the reference product.
Glenmark product को reference product के bioequivalent और therapeutically equivalent पाया गया।
US Distribution
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
USFDA
USFDA = United States Food and Drug Administration
USFDA का पूरा नाम United States Food and Drug Administration है।
Headquarters – Silver Spring, Maryland
मुख्यालय – Silver Spring, Maryland
25. DoT Uses Subscriber Photos to Enforce Nine-SIM Limit
DoT Nine-SIM Limit लागू करने के लिए Subscriber Photos का उपयोग करेगा
The Department of Telecommunications issued new instructions on 17 August 2026 to identify users exceeding permitted mobile-connection limits.
Department of Telecommunications ने 17 August 2026 को permitted mobile-connection limits exceed करने वाले users identify करने के लिए new instructions जारी किए।
General SIM Limit
Maximum – 9 mobile connections per person
Maximum – 9 mobile connections per person
Special Regions
Limit – 6 mobile connections
Limit – 6 mobile connections
Applicable to:
Applicable to:
Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir
Assam
Assam
North-East
North-East
Digital Intelligence Platform
DIP will group mobile connections held by individuals across different telecom operators.
DIP different telecom operators में individual द्वारा held mobile connections को group करेगा।
It maintains subscriber images for persons holding nine or more SIMs.
यह nine or more SIMs hold करने वाले subscribers की image repository maintain करता है।
Timeline
23 August 2026 – Subscriber images shared with operators.
23 August 2026 – Subscriber images operators को shared।
24 August 2026 – Operators begin identifying excess connections using DIP.
24 August 2026 – Operators DIP का use करके excess connections identify करना शुरू करेंगे।
30 November 2026 – Deadline for real-time photo-based verification integration.
30 November 2026 – Real-time photo-based verification integration की deadline।
Any connection activated beyond the prescribed limit can be suspended.
Prescribed limit से beyond activated connection suspend किया जा सकता है।
Telecommunications (User Identification) Rules, 2025
These rules propose biometric-based identification of telecom users.
ये rules telecom users की biometric-based identification propose करते हैं।
They envisage a unique user identity linked across operators.
ये operators के across linked unique user identity envisage करते हैं।
DoT
Ministry – Ministry of Communications
मंत्रालय – Ministry of Communications
It also operates citizen-service platforms such as Sanchar Saathi.
यह Sanchar Saathi जैसे citizen-service platforms भी operate करता है।
26. Tamil Nadu Raises Health Insurance Cover to ₹25 Lakh
Tamil Nadu ने Health Insurance Cover बढ़ाकर ₹25 Lakh किया
Tamil Nadu announced a major increase in annual health-insurance coverage under the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme on 19 August 2026.
Tamil Nadu ने 19 August 2026 को Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme के तहत annual health-insurance coverage में major increase announce किया।
Insurance Cover
Earlier – ₹5 lakh
Earlier – ₹5 lakh
New – ₹25 lakh
New – ₹25 lakh
This represents a five-fold increase.
यह five-fold increase है।
Objective
Improve access to quality healthcare.
Quality healthcare तक access improve करना।
Reduce financial barriers to treatment.
Treatment के financial barriers कम करना।
Make healthcare accessible irrespective of income or geographical location.
Income या geographical location के irrespective healthcare accessible बनाना।
Other Measures
Third-child maternity leave for women employees increased from 12 weeks to 365 days.
Women employees के third child के लिए maternity leave 12 weeks से बढ़ाकर 365 days की गई।
MLAs are to receive official vehicles and monthly support for constituency-related work.
MLAs को constituency-related work के लिए official vehicles और monthly support दिया जाएगा।
Quick Revision – 21 August 2026 Current Affairs
त्वरित पुनरावृत्ति – 21 अगस्त 2026 करेंट अफेयर्स
India hosted the 8th BRICS Youth Energy Summit 2026.
India ने 8th BRICS Youth Energy Summit 2026 host किया।Its Energy Track theme was “सर्वेषां ऊर्जम् – Energy for All.”
Energy Track theme “सर्वेषां ऊर्जम् – Energy for All” थी।India and Malaysia held their 2nd Joint Working Group Meeting on Governance Reforms.
India और Malaysia ने Governance Reforms पर 2nd JWG Meeting की।Maharashtra became the 9th state to declare snakebite a notifiable disease.
Maharashtra snakebite को notifiable disease declare करने वाला 9th state बना।Tamil Nadu extended third-child maternity leave to 365 days.
Tamil Nadu ने third-child maternity leave 365 days की।NMC proposed a unified National Medical Register.
NMC ने unified National Medical Register propose किया।Medical licences under the proposed framework will be valid for 5 years.
Proposed framework में medical licences 5 years valid होंगे।The 65th Subroto Cup began in New Delhi.
65th Subroto Cup New Delhi में शुरू हुआ।A total of 108 teams are participating.
कुल 108 teams participate कर रही हैं।India will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in February 2027.
India February 2027 में 5th Coast Guard Global Summit host करेगा।Four railway multitracking projects worth ₹9,450 crore were approved.
₹9,450 crore के four railway multitracking projects approve हुए।The projects will add approximately 410 km to the network.
Projects network में approximately 410 km add करेंगे।Tata Steel's stake in TMILL will rise from 51% to 74%.
Tata Steel की TMILL stake 51% से 74% होगी।NH-22's Muzaffarpur–Sitamarhi–Sonbarsa section will be four-laned.
NH-22 का Muzaffarpur–Sitamarhi–Sonbarsa section four-lane होगा।Project length – 82.578 km.
Project length – 82.578 km।Project cost – ₹3,590.73 crore.
Project cost – ₹3,590.73 crore।India's unemployment rate fell to 5.1% in July 2026.
India's unemployment rate July 2026 में 5.1% हुई।Rural unemployment declined to 4.5%.
Rural unemployment 4.5% हुई।Overall LFPR rose to 55.4%.
Overall LFPR 55.4% हुआ।J&K Bank partnered with HDFC Life.
J&K Bank ने HDFC Life से partnership की।ICRA estimated Q1 FY27 GDP growth at 7%.
ICRA ने Q1 FY27 GDP growth 7% estimate की।World Photography Day is observed on 19 August.
World Photography Day 19 August को observe होता है।The daguerreotype was publicly announced in 1839.
Daguerreotype को 1839 में publicly announce किया गया।ESPN co-founder William F. Rasmussen died aged 93.
ESPN co-founder William F. Rasmussen का 93 years की age में निधन हुआ।Sadbhavana Diwas is observed on 20 August.
Sadbhavana Diwas 20 August को मनाया जाता है।It commemorates the birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi.
यह Rajiv Gandhi की birth anniversary को commemorate करता है।Lakshmanan Meyyappan became the world's youngest male Chartered Accountant.
Lakshmanan Meyyappan world's youngest male Chartered Accountant बने।His record age was 16 years and 170 days.
उनकी record age 16 years and 170 days थी।Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan moved to the SAMAVESH portal.
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan को SAMAVESH portal पर shift किया गया।NMBA was launched on 15 August 2020.
NMBA 15 August 2020 को launch हुआ।Delhi Airport reduced transshipment cargo time from 60 hours to 20 hours.
Delhi Airport ने transshipment cargo time 60 hours से 20 hours किया।RK-251 is a new smart anticancer drug candidate.
RK-251 एक new smart anticancer drug candidate है।RK-251 releases the anticancer compound NBDHEX.
RK-251 anticancer compound NBDHEX release करता है।India and Japan signed a Maritime Security Cooperation arrangement.
India और Japan ने Maritime Security Cooperation arrangement sign किया।UNICORN is the first defence-equipment transfer project mentioned between India and Japan.
UNICORN India और Japan के बीच mentioned first defence-equipment transfer project है।Amit Shah chaired the 31st Southern Zonal Council Meeting.
Amit Shah ने 31st Southern Zonal Council Meeting chair की।India has five Zonal Councils under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956.
India में States Reorganisation Act, 1956 के तहत five Zonal Councils हैं।BHU secured six ICMR grants worth about ₹15 crore.
BHU को six ICMR grants worth लगभग ₹15 crore मिले।Glenmark received USFDA approval for Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray.
Glenmark को Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray के लिए USFDA approval मिला।Spray strength – 0.05 mg/spray.
Spray strength – 0.05 mg/spray।The normal SIM limit is 9 connections per person.
Normal SIM limit 9 connections per person है।In J&K, Assam and the North-East, the limit is 6.
J&K, Assam और North-East में limit 6 है।Real-time photo-verification integration deadline – 30 November 2026.
Real-time photo-verification integration deadline – 30 November 2026।Tamil Nadu increased health-insurance coverage from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh.
Tamil Nadu ने health-insurance coverage ₹5 lakh से ₹25 lakh की।The increase is five-fold.
यह five-fold increase है।
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