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1. Kaziah Liz Mejo Crowned Miss Universe India 2026

काज़िया लिज़ मेजो बनीं Miss Universe India 2026

In News / समाचार में क्यों?

Kaziah Liz Mejo, a 19-year-old law student from Kerala, was crowned Miss Universe India 2026.

केरल की 19 वर्षीय कानून की छात्रा काज़िया लिज़ मेजो (Kaziah Liz Mejo) ने Miss Universe India 2026 का खिताब जीता।

The national competition was held in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

राष्ट्रीय प्रतियोगिता का आयोजन जयपुर, राजस्थान में किया गया।

Historic Achievement / ऐतिहासिक उपलब्धि

Kaziah became the first woman from Kerala to win the Miss Universe India title.

काज़िया यह खिताब जीतने वाली केरल की पहली महिला बनीं।

She will represent India at the 75th Miss Universe competition.

वह 75वीं Miss Universe प्रतियोगिता में भारत का प्रतिनिधित्व करेंगी।

India at Miss Universe / Miss Universe में भारत

India has produced three Miss Universe winners:

• Sushmita Sen – 1994

• Lara Dutta – 2000

• Harnaaz Sandhu – 2021

भारत अब तक तीन बार Miss Universe का वैश्विक खिताब जीत चुका है:

• सुष्मिता सेन – 1994

• लारा दत्ता – 2000

• हरनाज़ संधू – 2021

Exam Point

Miss Universe India 2026 – Kaziah Liz Mejo

2. Odisha Launches Bidesh Sikhyabruti Scheme

ओडिशा ने Bidesh Sikhyabruti योजना शुरू की

The Odisha government launched the Bidesh Sikhyabruti Scheme to support overseas higher education for students belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

ओडिशा सरकार ने अनुसूचित जाति और अनुसूचित जनजाति के विद्यार्थियों को विदेश में उच्च शिक्षा प्राप्त करने में सहायता देने के लिए Bidesh Sikhyabruti Scheme शुरू की।

Objective / उद्देश्य

The programme is designed to reduce the financial barriers that prevent talented students from disadvantaged communities from studying at reputed international universities.

इस योजना का उद्देश्य आर्थिक रूप से कमजोर SC/ST विद्यार्थियों के सामने विदेश में उच्च शिक्षा प्राप्त करने से जुड़ी वित्तीय बाधाओं को कम करना है।

Areas of Support

Depending upon the scheme's eligibility conditions, assistance can cover important educational expenses associated with overseas studies.

योजना की पात्रता शर्तों के अनुसार विदेश में अध्ययन से जुड़े प्रमुख शैक्षणिक खर्चों के लिए सहायता प्रदान की जा सकती है।

Why Important?

The initiative combines:

• Social justice

• Higher education

• International exposure

• Human-capital development

• Empowerment of SC/ST students

यह योजना सामाजिक न्याय, उच्च शिक्षा और मानव संसाधन विकास को एक साथ जोड़ती है।

Constitutional Connection

Article 46 of the Constitution directs the State to promote the educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections.

संविधान का अनुच्छेद 46 राज्य को अनुसूचित जातियों, अनुसूचित जनजातियों और अन्य कमजोर वर्गों के शैक्षणिक एवं आर्थिक हितों को बढ़ावा देने का निर्देश देता है।

3. India and Seychelles Strengthen Fisheries and Blue Economy Cooperation

भारत और सेशेल्स ने मत्स्य पालन एवं Blue Economy सहयोग मजबूत किया

India and Seychelles held discussions to deepen bilateral cooperation in:

• Fisheries

• Aquaculture

• Marine-resource management

• Blue Economy

भारत और सेशेल्स ने मत्स्य पालन, जलीय कृषि, समुद्री संसाधन प्रबंधन और Blue Economy में सहयोग बढ़ाने के लिए बैठक की।

Annual Work Plan

Both sides agreed to develop an annual work plan for cooperation in sustainable utilisation of marine resources.

दोनों देशों ने समुद्री संसाधनों के सतत उपयोग के लिए वार्षिक कार्य योजना तैयार करने पर सहमति व्यक्त की।

Technology

Possible use of technologies such as:

• Artificial Intelligence

• Digital monitoring

• Data analytics

• Modern aquaculture systems

was discussed.

समुद्री संसाधनों के बेहतर प्रबंधन के लिए Artificial Intelligence और digital tools के उपयोग पर भी चर्चा हुई।

India's Fisheries Sector

India highlighted its rapidly expanding fisheries sector and seafood exports.

भारत ने अपने तेजी से बढ़ते मत्स्य क्षेत्र और समुद्री खाद्य निर्यात को रेखांकित किया।

Seafood exports were reported at approximately USD 8.46 billion.

Seychelles – Static GK

Capital – Victoria

राजधानी – विक्टोरिया

Currency – Seychellois Rupee

मुद्रा – सेशेल्स रुपया

Location – Western Indian Ocean

स्थान – पश्चिमी हिंद महासागर

Blue Economy

The Blue Economy refers to the sustainable use of ocean resources for:

• Economic growth

• Livelihood generation

• Food security

• Employment

• Marine ecosystem protection

Blue Economy का अर्थ समुद्री संसाधनों का ऐसा सतत उपयोग है जिससे आर्थिक विकास और रोजगार के साथ समुद्री पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र की रक्षा भी हो।

4. International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition

दास व्यापार और उसके उन्मूलन की स्मृति का अंतरराष्ट्रीय दिवस

The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is observed every year on 23 August.

दास व्यापार और उसके उन्मूलन की स्मृति का अंतरराष्ट्रीय दिवस प्रतिवर्ष 23 अगस्त को मनाया जाता है।

Historical Background

The date commemorates the uprising that began during the night of 22–23 August 1791 in Saint-Domingue, which later became Haiti.

यह दिन 22–23 अगस्त 1791 की रात Saint-Domingue में शुरू हुए विद्रोह की स्मृति से जुड़ा है। बाद में यही क्षेत्र Haiti बना।

The revolt became an important event in the struggle against the transatlantic slave trade.

यह विद्रोह अटलांटिक दास व्यापार के खिलाफ संघर्ष का एक महत्वपूर्ण ऐतिहासिक मोड़ बना।

UNESCO

The observance is associated with UNESCO.

UNESCO – United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Established – 1945

Headquarters – Paris, France

Exam Alert

Do not confuse it with the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, observed on 2 December.

इसे 2 दिसंबर को मनाए जाने वाले International Day for the Abolition of Slavery से भ्रमित नहीं करना चाहिए।

5. e-Shram Portal Completes Five Years

e-Shram Portal ने पांच वर्ष पूरे किए

India's e-Shram Portal completed five years of operation.

भारत के e-Shram Portal ने अपने संचालन के पांच वर्ष पूरे किए।

Launch

The portal was launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment in August 2021.

यह पोर्टल श्रम एवं रोजगार मंत्रालय द्वारा अगस्त 2021 में शुरू किया गया था।

Objective

e-Shram was created as a national database for unorganised workers.

e-Shram को असंगठित क्षेत्र के श्रमिकों का राष्ट्रीय डेटाबेस तैयार करने के लिए शुरू किया गया।

Registration

More than 31.89 crore workers had reportedly registered on the portal.

पोर्टल पर 31.89 करोड़ से अधिक श्रमिकों का पंजीकरण हो चुका था।

Women constituted approximately 54.28% of registered workers.

पंजीकृत श्रमिकों में महिलाओं की हिस्सेदारी लगभग 54.28% थी।

UAN

Every registered worker receives a 12-digit Universal Account Number (UAN).

प्रत्येक पंजीकृत श्रमिक को 12 अंकों का Universal Account Number (UAN) मिलता है।

One-Stop Solution

In 2024, e-Shram was expanded into a One-Stop Solution integrating multiple social-security schemes.

2024 में e-Shram को विभिन्न सामाजिक सुरक्षा योजनाओं को जोड़ते हुए One-Stop Solution के रूप में विकसित किया गया।

Around 15 welfare schemes were reported integrated.

Target Workers

The portal covers categories such as:

• Construction workers

• Migrant workers

• Domestic workers

• Street vendors

• Agricultural workers

• Gig and platform workers

6. PNGRB Approves 1,800 km of New LPG Pipelines

PNGRB ने 1,800 किमी नई LPG पाइपलाइन को मंजूरी दी

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) authorised approximately 1,800 km of new LPG pipeline infrastructure.

Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) ने लगभग 1,800 किलोमीटर नई LPG pipeline infrastructure को मंजूरी दी।

Coverage

The pipeline network will extend across six states.

यह नेटवर्क छह राज्यों में फैलेगा।

Investment

Estimated investment:

₹7,000 crore

अनुमानित निवेश:

₹7,000 करोड़

Network Expansion

India's authorised common-carrier LPG pipeline network is expected to increase from approximately:

7,700 km

to

9,500 km

This represents an expansion of roughly 23.5%.

Advantages of Pipelines

LPG pipelines can:

• Reduce road tanker movement

• Reduce transportation cost

• Improve supply reliability

• Reduce traffic congestion

• Improve safety

• Lower emissions

PNGRB

PNGRB is a statutory body established under the:

Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006

यह Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006 के तहत स्थापित एक वैधानिक निकाय है।

7. NSG Launches Mahila Commando Conversion Course

NSG ने Mahila Commando Conversion Course शुरू किया

The National Security Guard (NSG) launched a specialised Mahila Commando Conversion Course at Manesar.

National Security Guard (NSG) ने मानेसर में विशेष Mahila Commando Conversion Course शुरू किया।

Duration

The programme runs for approximately:

12 weeks

अवधि:

12 सप्ताह

Participants

Women personnel from:

• Central Armed Police Forces

• State Police organisations

can receive specialised training.

Training Areas

The programme includes:

• Physical conditioning

• Marksmanship

• Hostage rescue

• Tactical intervention

• Counter-terror operations

प्रशिक्षण में शारीरिक क्षमता, निशानेबाजी, बंधक बचाव, tactical intervention और आतंकवाद-रोधी कौशल शामिल हैं।

Importance

The programme aims to create standardised specialised capabilities among women security personnel.

इसका उद्देश्य महिला सुरक्षा कर्मियों को विशेष आतंकवाद-रोधी अभियानों के लिए तैयार करना है।

NSG – Static GK

Established – 1984

Operationalised – 1986

Headquarters – New Delhi

Training centre – Manesar, Haryana

NSG is popularly known as the:

Black Cats

Motto:

Sarvatra Sarvottam Suraksha

8. 53rd PRAGATI Meeting Reviews Projects Worth Over ₹30,000 Crore

53वीं PRAGATI बैठक में ₹30,000 करोड़ से अधिक की परियोजनाओं की समीक्षा

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 53rd meeting of PRAGATI.

प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने PRAGATI की 53वीं बैठक की अध्यक्षता की।

Projects Reviewed

Six major infrastructure projects worth more than:

₹30,000 crore

were reviewed.

₹30,000 करोड़ से अधिक की छह प्रमुख infrastructure projects की समीक्षा की गई।

Sectors

Projects belonged to:

• Railways

• Roads

• Power

States

The projects span nine states.

Major Message

The Prime Minister emphasised that infrastructure projects should be monitored as an integrated whole, rather than as isolated packages.

प्रधानमंत्री ने infrastructure projects को अलग-अलग हिस्सों के बजाय एकीकृत परियोजना के रूप में देखने पर जोर दिया।

Common Utility Corridors

Ministries and states were asked to examine the feasibility of common utility corridors while planning major infrastructure projects.

AgriStack

The Prime Minister also reviewed AgriStack under the Digital Agriculture Mission.

Artificial Intelligence and digital technologies were highlighted as tools for extracting greater value from agricultural data.

Cyber Fraud

Cyber-fraud cases were also reviewed.

Special emphasis was placed on awareness among:

• Senior citizens

• Youth

• Vulnerable groups

What is PRAGATI?

PRAGATI stands for:

Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation

It is an ICT-based multi-purpose governance platform.

Launched – 2015

It brings together:

• Prime Minister's Office

• Union Government Secretaries

• State Chief Secretaries

for monitoring projects and resolving implementation bottlenecks.

9. National Conclave on Tribal Languages and Museums Held in Mysuru

मैसूरु में Tribal Languages and Museums पर राष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs organised a three-day National Conclave on Tribal Languages and Museums in Mysuru, Karnataka.

जनजातीय कार्य मंत्रालय ने कर्नाटक के मैसूरु में Tribal Languages and Museums पर तीन दिवसीय राष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन आयोजित किया।

Objective

The conclave focused on:

• Preservation of tribal languages

• Documentation

• Digital inclusion

• Tribal heritage

• Museums

• Knowledge systems

Jago AI Bot

A new AI-enabled bot named Jago was launched.

Jago नामक नया AI bot लॉन्च किया गया।

It is designed to help people obtain information about tribal welfare schemes.

Adi Vaani

The Adi Vaani platform was upgraded.

New features included:

• iOS application

• Five additional languages

MoU

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) signed an MoU.

The partnership focuses on:

• Tribal-language documentation

• Corpus development

• Preservation of linguistic resources

CIIL

Location – Mysuru, Karnataka

It works for the development and preservation of Indian languages.

10. TCS Acquires Porsche Subsidiary MHP

TCS ने Porsche की MHP Subsidiary का अधिग्रहण किया

Tata Consultancy Services was reported to have acquired a 100% stake in MHP Management, associated with Porsche.

Tata Consultancy Services ने Porsche से जुड़ी MHP Management में 100% हिस्सेदारी हासिल करने का समझौता किया।

Deal Value

Approximately:

€320 million

लगभग:

320 मिलियन यूरो

Strategic Partnership

A broader five-year strategic partnership was reported between Porsche and TCS.

Focus Areas

The partnership is centred on:

• Artificial Intelligence

• Digital manufacturing

• Software-defined mobility

• Automotive technology

• Enterprise transformation

AI Mobility Centre

TCS is expected to establish a dedicated:

AI Mobility Centre of Excellence

for Porsche.

TCS – Static GK

Tata Consultancy Services is part of the Tata Group.

Headquarters – Mumbai

Founded – 1968

11. Guwahati to Host India Open Badminton in 2028

गुवाहाटी 2028 में India Open Badminton की मेजबानी करेगा

Guwahati, Assam was selected to host the India Open badminton tournament in 2028.

गुवाहाटी, असम को 2028 India Open badminton tournament की मेजबानी के लिए चुना गया।

Why Important?

Hosting a major international badminton competition in the Northeast can strengthen:

• Sports infrastructure

• International sporting visibility

• Tourism

• Badminton development in the region

BWF

Badminton World Federation is the global governing body for badminton.

Founded – 1934

Headquarters – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

12. Veteran Filmmaker Kuku Kohli Passes Away

फिल्म निर्माता कुकू कोहली का निधन

Veteran Bollywood filmmaker Kuku Kohli passed away at the age of 77.

दिग्गज बॉलीवुड फिल्म निर्माता कुकू कोहली का 77 वर्ष की आयु में निधन हो गया।

Major Contribution

Kuku Kohli is particularly remembered for directing the 1991 film:

Phool Aur Kaante

The movie launched Ajay Devgn as a leading actor.

Other Films

His notable films include:

• Suhaag

• Haqeeqat

• Anari No. 1

• Zulmi

He also served as General Secretary of the Indian Film & Television Directors' Association (IFTDA).

13. Karn Sharma Retires from All Forms of Cricket

कर्ण शर्मा ने क्रिकेट के सभी प्रारूपों से संन्यास लिया

Indian leg-spinner Karn Sharma announced retirement from all forms of cricket at the age of 38.

भारतीय लेग स्पिनर कर्ण शर्मा ने 38 वर्ष की आयु में क्रिकेट के सभी प्रारूपों से संन्यास की घोषणा की।

International Career

He represented India in:

• 1 Test

• 2 ODIs

• 1 T20I

Domestic Cricket

Karn Sharma took approximately:

270 wickets in 97 First-Class matches

IPL

He was part of teams that won multiple IPL championships and accumulated four IPL titles during his career.

He represented franchises including:

• Sunrisers Hyderabad

• Mumbai Indians

• Chennai Super Kings

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru

14. Khijadiya Sanctuary Emerges as Important Black-Necked Stork Breeding Site

Khijadiya Sanctuary Black-Necked Stork का महत्वपूर्ण breeding site बना

The Khijadiya Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat recorded encouraging breeding activity of the Black-necked Stork.

गुजरात के Khijadiya Wildlife Sanctuary में Black-necked Stork के सफल breeding के महत्वपूर्ण प्रमाण दर्ज किए गए।

Breeding

Four nests reportedly produced:

8 fledglings

चार घोंसलों से:

8 fledglings

दर्ज किए गए।

Population

Peak population was reported at approximately:

21 birds

Interesting Adaptation

The birds were observed nesting on Gando Baval, an invasive tree species, instead of relying exclusively on native trees.

Khijadiya Wildlife Sanctuary

Location – Jamnagar district, Gujarat

It is a Ramsar Site.

Ramsar Convention

Adopted – 1971

Location – Ramsar, Iran

Effective – 1975

It focuses on conservation and wise use of wetlands.

15. DRDO to Transfer Conventional Missile Technologies to Indian Industry

DRDO भारतीय उद्योग को Missile Technology हस्तांतरित करेगा

The Ministry of Defence approved wider transfer of selected DRDO-developed conventional missile technologies to Indian industry.

रक्षा मंत्रालय ने DRDO द्वारा विकसित कुछ conventional missile technologies को भारतीय उद्योग को हस्तांतरित करने की दिशा में कदम उठाया।

Objective

The move is designed to:

• Increase domestic production

• Expand private-sector participation

• Involve MSMEs

• Strengthen defence supply chains

• Reduce imports

• Accelerate industrial-scale production

From Development to Production

The policy is significant because successful defence technologies must eventually move from laboratories to mass manufacturing.

यह निर्णय DRDO की विकसित तकनीकों को प्रयोगशाला से बड़े पैमाने पर उत्पादन तक पहुंचाने में सहायक हो सकता है।

DRDO

Established – 1958

Headquarters – New Delhi

Ministry – Ministry of Defence

16. CSIR-NAL Unveils Three Indigenous Gas Turbine Engines

CSIR-NAL ने तीन स्वदेशी Gas Turbine Engines लॉन्च किए

CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) unveiled three indigenous micro and small gas-turbine engines.

CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories ने तीन स्वदेशी micro और small gas turbine engines प्रस्तुत किए।

Engines

NJ-05

Thrust – 5 kg

NJ-50

Thrust – 50 kg

NJ-100

Thrust – 100 kg

Applications

These engines can support platforms such as:

• Tactical UAVs

• Drone interceptors

• Missile systems

• Other unmanned aerial platforms

Importance

India has traditionally depended on imported propulsion technologies in several aerospace applications.

इन engines का स्वदेशी विकास भारत की aerospace propulsion technology में आत्मनिर्भरता बढ़ा सकता है।

CSIR-NAL

Location – Bengaluru, Karnataka

NAL is one of India's major aerospace research laboratories under CSIR.

17. Citigroup and Axis Bank Partner for NRI Deposit Financing

Citigroup और Axis Bank ने NRI Deposit Financing के लिए साझेदारी की

Citigroup and Axis Bank entered into a financing arrangement associated with Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) deposits.

Citigroup और Axis Bank ने Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) deposits से जुड़ी financing व्यवस्था के लिए साझेदारी की।

Structure

Axis Bank can provide Standby Letters of Credit (SBLCs) supporting offshore financing arranged by Citigroup.

Objective

The mechanism can help eligible NRIs obtain financing while placing funds in FCNR deposits.

FCNR Account

FCNR accounts allow NRIs to hold fixed deposits in permitted foreign currencies with Indian banks.

Major advantages include protection from direct INR exchange-rate risk on the principal because the deposit itself is maintained in foreign currency.

Axis Bank

Headquarters – Mumbai

It is one of India's major private-sector banks.

18. Illinois Senate Declares August 15 as National India Hub Day

Illinois Senate ने 15 अगस्त को National India Hub Day घोषित किया

The Illinois Senate in the United States recognised 15 August as National India Hub Day.

अमेरिका के Illinois Senate ने 15 अगस्त को National India Hub Day के रूप में मान्यता दी।

Announcement

State Senator Ram Villivalam presented the proclamation during India Fest 2026.

National India Hub

The community centre is located in:

Schaumburg, Illinois

It brings together more than:

150 organisations

on a common platform.

Expansion

Founder Harish Kolasani announced plans for another hub in:

Naperville

Significance

The development recognises the role of the Indian diaspora in:

• Community service

• Cultural preservation

• Social networking

• Resource sharing

19. Critical Minerals Receive Greater Policy Focus

Critical Minerals पर भारत का बढ़ता नीति फोकस

India continued strengthening its strategy for securing critical minerals, which are essential for modern technology and clean-energy industries.

भारत ने आधुनिक प्रौद्योगिकी और clean-energy industries के लिए आवश्यक critical minerals की आपूर्ति सुरक्षित करने की दिशा में प्रयास तेज किए।

What Are Critical Minerals?

These are minerals that are:

1. Economically and strategically important, and

2. Vulnerable to supply-chain disruption.

Critical minerals वे खनिज हैं जो आर्थिक एवं रणनीतिक दृष्टि से महत्वपूर्ण होते हैं लेकिन जिनकी supply chain में व्यवधान का जोखिम अधिक होता है।

Examples

Important minerals include:

• Lithium

• Cobalt

• Nickel

• Graphite

• Rare Earth Elements

Uses

They are essential for:

• Electric vehicles

• Batteries

• Semiconductors

• Renewable energy

• Electronics

• Defence equipment

India's Critical Minerals Mission

India launched the National Critical Mineral Mission to strengthen:

• Exploration

• Mining

• Processing

• Recycling

• Overseas acquisition

• Supply-chain security

20. NITI Aayog Highlights India's Skilling Challenge

NITI Aayog ने भारत की Skilling Challenge पर प्रकाश डाला

NITI Aayog's work on Reimagining Skilling for Viksit Bharat @2047 highlighted the scale of India's youth-skilling challenge.

NITI Aayog की Reimagining Skilling for Viksit Bharat @2047 पहल ने भारत में युवाओं के कौशल विकास की चुनौती को रेखांकित किया।

NEET Youth

Approximately 8.7 crore young Indians were estimated to fall into the category:

Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET).

लगभग 8.7 करोड़ भारतीय युवा ऐसे बताए गए जो:

शिक्षा, रोजगार या प्रशिक्षण—किसी में भी शामिल नहीं हैं।

Why Important?

India has one of the world's largest young populations.

Therefore, converting demographic potential into economic growth requires:

• Employable skills

• Vocational education

• Industry-linked training

• Digital skills

• Apprenticeships

• Lifelong learning

NITI Aayog

Established – 1 January 2015

Replaced – Planning Commission

Chairperson – Prime Minister of India

21. National Coach Accreditation Board Proposed

National Coach Accreditation Board की स्थापना

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) moved towards establishing a National Coach Accreditation Board (NCAB).

Sports Authority of India (SAI) ने National Coach Accreditation Board (NCAB) स्थापित करने की दिशा में कदम बढ़ाया।

Objective

The board is intended to create uniform national standards for sports coaches.

इसका उद्देश्य देशभर के sports coaches के लिए समान accreditation standards विकसित करना है।

Expected Areas

The framework can improve:

• Coach certification

• Training standards

• Professional development

• Athlete safety

• Scientific coaching

• Accountability

SAI

Sports Authority of India was established in 1984.

It functions under the:

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

Headquarters – New Delhi

22. Quick Revision – 27 August 2026

त्वरित पुनरावृत्ति – 27 अगस्त 2026

1. Miss Universe India 2026 – Kaziah Liz Mejo

2. Kaziah Liz Mejo belongs to – Kerala

3. Competition venue – Jaipur

4. Odisha overseas education scheme – Bidesh Sikhyabruti

5. Target beneficiaries – SC/ST students

6. India-Seychelles cooperation – Fisheries, Aquaculture & Blue Economy

7. Seychelles capital – Victoria

8. International Day for Remembrance of Slave Trade – 23 August

9. Historical event associated – 1791 Saint-Domingue uprising

10. e-Shram completed – 5 years

11. e-Shram launched – August 2021

12. e-Shram ministry – Ministry of Labour and Employment

13. e-Shram registrations – 31.89 crore+

14. e-Shram UAN – 12 digits

15. New LPG pipelines – 1,800 km

16. PNGRB pipeline investment – ₹7,000 crore

17. New LPG network after expansion – About 9,500 km

18. NSG women commando course – 12 weeks

19. NSG training centre – Manesar

20. PRAGATI meeting – 53rd

21. Infrastructure reviewed – ₹30,000 crore+

22. Projects reviewed – 6

23. States covered – 9

24. PRAGATI full form – Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation

25. PRAGATI launched – 2015

26. Tribal Languages Conclave – Mysuru

27. Tribal welfare AI bot – Jago

28. Tribal language platform – Adi Vaani

29. TCS-Porsche/MHP deal – €320 million

30. TCS founded – 1968

31. India Open 2028 host – Guwahati

32. BWF headquarters – Kuala Lumpur

33. Kuku Kohli – Film director

34. Phool Aur Kaante launched – Ajay Devgn

35. Karn Sharma – Retired from cricket

36. Karn Sharma international record – 1 Test, 2 ODIs, 1 T20I

37. Black-necked Stork breeding site – Khijadiya Wildlife Sanctuary

38. Khijadiya location – Gujarat

39. Khijadiya status – Ramsar Site

40. DRDO established – 1958

41. Indigenous engines – NJ-05, NJ-50, NJ-100

42. NJ-05 thrust – 5 kg

43. NJ-50 thrust – 50 kg

44. NJ-100 thrust – 100 kg

45. NAL location – Bengaluru

46. NRI financing partnership – Citigroup + Axis Bank

47. Deposit type – FCNR

48. National India Hub Day – 15 August

49. National India Hub – Schaumburg, Illinois

50. Critical mineral examples – Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel, Graphite & Rare Earth Elements

51. NEET youth estimate – 8.7 crore

52. NITI Aayog established – 1 January 2015

53. National Coach Accreditation Board – Sports coaching standards

54. SAI established – 1984

55. SAI ministry – Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports