Defence Current Affairs — All time
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Tue, 01 Sept 2026
AVM Shakti Sharma becomes first non-medical woman two-star officer in Defence Forces
On 1 September 2026, Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma became the first non-medical woman officer in India's Defence Forces to reach two-star rank, taking over as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education).
PM Modi attends 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek; Bishkek Declaration adopted
On 1 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in the 26th SCO Council of Heads of State meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, which adopted the Bishkek Declaration in the SCO's 25th anniversary year.
India Post Payments Bank marks 9th Foundation Day, launches DakPay Sound Box
On 1 September 2026, India Post Payments Bank marked its 9th Foundation Day and launched the DakPay Sound Box for merchants and a Digital Insurance Technology Platform.
NHRC launches online Human Rights Quiz 2026 on MyGov ahead of 33rd Foundation Day
On 1 September 2026, the National Human Rights Commission and MyGov launched the online 'Human Rights Quiz 2026', open till 10 October to Indian citizens aged 14 and above, ahead of the NHRC's 33rd Foundation Day.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviews PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana; district scores improve
On 1 September 2026, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed the PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, whose 100 districts improved their average score from 22.54 in April to 38.85 in July 2026.
Centre cuts sugar dealers' stock limit to 2,000 quintals from 15 September
On 1 September 2026, the Centre reduced the stock holding limit for sugar dealers from 4,000 to 2,000 quintals, effective 15 September to 30 November 2026, to curb hoarding.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
India's GDP grows 7.8% in April–June 2026 quarter
On 31 August 2026, MoSPI estimated India's real GDP growth for Q1 (April–June) of 2026-27 at 7.8%, with nominal GDP growing 10.3% and real GVA 8.2%.
PM Modi meets President Putin on SCO sidelines in Bishkek
On 31 August 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek on the margins of the 26th SCO Summit, their first meeting of the year.
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Kyrgyz President Zhaparov in Bishkek
On 31 August 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov in Bishkek on the sidelines of the SCO Summit and congratulated him on Kyrgyzstan's Independence Day.
Sun, 30 Aug 2026
PM Modi conferred Uzbekistan's 'Oliy Darajali Do'stlik' Order
On 30 August 2026, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev conferred the 'Oliy Darajali Do'stlik' Order (Order of Highest Friendship), Uzbekistan's highest honour for foreign leaders, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India and Uzbekistan elevate ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during PM's state visit
On 30 August 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev elevated India–Uzbekistan relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and set a bilateral trade target of USD 5 billion by 2030.
Libya's rival institutions sign UN-backed deal for elections within 24 months
Representatives of Libya's rival institutions signed an agreement at the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) in Tripoli on 30 August 2026 to hold presidential and legislative elections within 24 months.
NASA launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to study dark energy and exoplanets
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope lifted off on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy from Kennedy Space Center on 30 August 2026, heading for the Sun–Earth L2 point about one million miles away.
NPCI International ties up with Uzbekistan's NIPC to enable UPI payments via UZQR
On 30 August 2026, NPCI International Payments Ltd signed a commercial agreement with Uzbekistan's National Interbank Processing Centre to let Indian UPI apps scan Uzbekistan's national QR code, UZQR, for merchant payments.
National Biodiversity Authority disburses ₹5.68 crore in benefit-sharing funds
On 30 August 2026, the National Biodiversity Authority said it had disbursed ₹5.68 crore under the Access and Benefit-Sharing mechanism, mainly linked to okra, cucumber and watermelon resources.
Integrated Fertilizer Management System enters new data-driven phase
On 30 August 2026, the Department of Fertilizers said the Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS) has entered a new phase, including integration with Meri Fasal Mera Byora, and now links more than 14 crore Aadhaar-linked buyers.
Abhay Singh wins Tuanku Muhriz Trophy 2026 for 13th PSA title
Indian squash player Abhay Singh won the Tuanku Muhriz Trophy in Seremban, Malaysia on 30 August 2026, beating Hong Kong's Henry Leung 3–2 for his 13th PSA Tour title.
Sat, 29 Aug 2026
Argentina win FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026, beating the Netherlands in shoot-out
Argentina won the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2026 on 29 August, beating hosts the Netherlands 3–1 in a shoot-out after a 1–1 draw in Amstelveen.
Petroleum Ministry explains revised compressed biogas price under GOBARdhan
On 29 August 2026, the Petroleum Ministry said the compressed biogas (CBG) procurement price under the GOBARdhan Scheme is ₹2,110 per MMBtu, with government affordability support of ₹10 per kg to limit the burden on gas consumers.
International Day against Nuclear Tests observed on 29 August
The International Day against Nuclear Tests was observed on 29 August 2026; the UN General Assembly created the day in 2009 on Kazakhstan's initiative to mark the closure of the Semipalatinsk test site.
Iceland votes against resuming EU membership talks in referendum
Iceland voted against restarting European Union accession talks in a referendum held on 29 August 2026, with about 52.8% voting No.
Fri, 28 Aug 2026
Index of Industrial Production grows 6.7% in July 2026
On 28 August 2026, MoSPI's quick estimate showed India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 6.7% year-on-year in July 2026, led by manufacturing (7.3%) and electricity & gas supply (8.7%).
Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana completes 12 years with over 59 crore accounts
On 28 August 2026, the Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana completed 12 years with more than 59 crore accounts, 56% of them held by women and deposits above ₹3.1 lakh crore.
Health Ministry reviews malaria elimination push in 33 high-burden districts
On 28 August 2026, the Union Health Ministry reviewed progress towards malaria elimination by 2030, noting a nearly 80% fall in cases and deaths since 2015 and a drop in high-burden districts from 155 to 33.
Department of Pharmaceuticals opens second call under ₹5,000 crore PRIP scheme
On 28 August 2026, the Department of Pharmaceuticals announced the second call for applications under the ₹5,000 crore Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma & MedTech (PRIP) scheme.
Sanchar Saathi recovers over 75,000 lost or stolen phones in a single month
On 28 August 2026, the Department of Telecommunications said Sanchar Saathi had for the first time helped recover more than 75,000 lost or stolen mobile handsets in a month across India.
Defence Ministry simplifies Defence Export SOP and Open General Export Licence framework
On 28 August 2026, the Department of Defence Production simplified the Defence Export SOP and the Open General Export Licence (OGEL) framework, raising OGEL validity from two to three years.
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.
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.
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.