Current Affairs — 27 August 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Thu, 27 Aug 2026
Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026 notified for 'One Nation, One Time'
On 27 August 2026, the Department of Consumer Affairs notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, making IST the common legal time reference; the Rules take effect 180 days after Gazette publication.
Pralhad Joshi leads Mumbai roadshow for Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026; Maharashtra to be partner state
On 27 August 2026, New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi held a Mumbai roadshow for the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo 2026, set for 2–5 November at Bharat Mandapam, with Maharashtra as a partner state.
PM SVANidhi completes one year of restructured phase with 21.86 lakh loans
On 27 August 2026, the restructured PM SVANidhi scheme for street vendors completed one year, with 21.86 lakh loans worth ₹6,294 crore disbursed to 10.56 lakh new beneficiaries.
Rajnath Singh lays foundation of ₹472 crore T-72/T-90 tank overhaul facility at Vehicle Factory Jabalpur
On 27 August 2026, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav performed the Bhoomi Pujan for a ₹472 crore facility at Vehicle Factory, Jabalpur, to overhaul 80 T-72 and T-90 tanks a year.
DoT and C-DOT sign five-year agreement for End-to-End Optical Network Testbed
On 27 August 2026, the Department of Telecommunications and C-DOT signed a five-year agreement to set up an End-to-End Optical Network Testbed at the C-DOT campus in New Delhi for indigenous optical technologies.
Prime Minister addresses Khelo India Samvaad with youth from over 5,000 institutes
On 27 August 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Khelo India Samvaad by video conference, joined by youth and athletes from over 5,000 institutes, as part of National Sports Day 2026 celebrations.
Samarthak, the Indian Navy's first indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel, delivered
On 27 August 2026, L&T Kattupalli delivered Samarthak, the first Multi-Purpose Vessel (MPV), to the Indian Navy with over 75% indigenous content.
CBN seizes 66.8 lakh psychotropic tablets on Chandigarh–Baddi route under Operation Vajra 2.0
On 27 August 2026, the Central Bureau of Narcotics intercepted a truck on the Chandigarh–Baddi route under Operation Vajra 2.0 and seized 66,79,980 psychotropic tablets.
Three judicial officers appointed to Himachal Pradesh High Court
On 27 August 2026, the Law Ministry notified the appointment of Chirag Bhanu as a Judge and Bhupesh Sharma and Yogesh Jaswal as Additional Judges of the Himachal Pradesh High Court.
Sri Lanka Navy Commander Vice Admiral Damian Fernando holds talks with Indian Navy chief
On 27 August 2026, Sri Lanka Navy Commander Vice Admiral Damian Fernando received a Guard of Honour in New Delhi and held talks with Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan during his maiden visit to India as commander.
Government sells buffer onions at ₹35/kg in Delhi-NCR; Kanda Express expands
On 27 August 2026, the Consumer Affairs Ministry said buffer onions were being sold at ₹35 per kg across Delhi-NCR, with the Kanda Express rail initiative moving stocks to consumption centres.
Amit Shah addresses 72nd convocation of Gujarat Vidyapith in Ahmedabad
On 27 August 2026, Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the 72nd convocation of Gujarat Vidyapith in Ahmedabad, an institution established on 18 October 1920.
Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission holds first Northeast conclave at NIPER Guwahati, launches botanical reference standards
On 27 August 2026, the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission held its first scientific conclave in the Northeast at NIPER Guwahati and launched seven phytochemical and five botanical reference standards.