IBPS PO Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 12 Aug 2026
253 detained across 14 states in crackdown on ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network ahead of Independence Day
Security agencies detained 253 people across 14 states on 12 August 2026 in a coordinated operation against the Pakistan-based, ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network, leading to over 80 FIRs and more than 200 arrests, the Home Ministry said.
India and Southern African Customs Union sign Terms of Reference for Preferential Trade Agreement talks
India and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) signed the Terms of Reference for negotiations towards a Preferential Trade Agreement at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, on 12 August 2026, India's first such ToR with the African region.
PCIM&H and Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission renew MoU for 'One Herb, One Standard'
The Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (Ministry of Ayush) and the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (Health Ministry) renewed their MoU on 12 August 2026 to implement the 'One Herb, One Standard' initiative for medicinal plants.
Three Sanchar Mitras selected as ITU Generation Connect Youth Envoys for 2026–2030
Three Indian Sanchar Mitras were selected as International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Generation Connect Youth Envoys for 2026–2030, the Department of Telecommunications said on International Youth Day, 12 August 2026.
National Commission for Scheduled Castes submits Annual Report 2024–25 to President Murmu
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes, led by Chairman Kishor Makwana, submitted its Annual Report for 2024–25 to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 12 August 2026, under Article 338 of the Constitution.
Retail inflation at 4.45% in July 2026 on new CPI base 2024; food inflation 5.52%
All-India CPI inflation on the new base year 2024 was 4.45% in July 2026, up from 4.38% in June, with food inflation at 5.52%, MoSPI said on 12 August 2026.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026
30 KTPA green hydrogen capacity awarded for four refineries under SIGHT Mode-2B
Green hydrogen production capacity of 30 kilo tonnes per annum has been awarded for four public sector refineries under SIGHT Mode-2B of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the government told the Rajya Sabha on 11 August 2026.
Fourth India–Namibia Joint Trade Committee held in New Delhi; trade at USD 592.94 million
The fourth session of the India–Namibia Joint Trade Committee was held in New Delhi on 10–11 August 2026, with bilateral merchandise trade reported at USD 592.94 million in 2025-26 and new working groups agreed on services and health.
ICMR-SHINE 2026 opens 83 health research sites to about 30,000 school students
The second edition of ICMR-SHINE (Science and Health Innovation for NextGen Explorers) began on 11 August 2026, opening 83 ICMR locations to about 30,000 school students over two days.
Milk output at 247.87 million tonnes; KCC for livestock farmers crosses 50 lakh
India's milk production reached 247.87 million tonnes in 2024–25 and Kisan Credit Card coverage for animal husbandry farmers rose to 50.42 lakh in FY 2025–26, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh said on 11 August 2026.
Mon, 10 Aug 2026
NITI Aayog releases report on regulatory regime in professional services
NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri launched 'India's Services Sector: Insights on Regulatory Regime in Professional Services', the third report of NITI's Services Thematic Series, on 10 August 2026.
PLFS April–June 2026: urban unemployment steady at 6.7%, LFPR at 54.6%
The Periodic Labour Force Survey bulletin for April–June 2026, released on 10 August 2026, put the urban unemployment rate at 6.7% and the overall labour force participation rate at 54.6%.
11 more international ports notified for e-Visa entry; total rises to 88
The Home Ministry notified 11 more international ports, 9 land ports and 2 airports, for entry of e-Visa holders on 10 August 2026, taking the total to 88.
TRAI starts phased rollout of 1601-series numbers for service and transactional calls
TRAI on 10 August 2026 directed phase-wise use of the 1601 number series for service and transactional calls by entities outside banking and government, starting with utilities, courier and logistics firms.
Sun, 09 Aug 2026
India crosses 300 GW of non-fossil fuel power capacity
India's non-fossil fuel installed power capacity crossed 300 GW (300.50 GW) as on 31 July 2026, over 60% of the 500 GW target for 2030, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on 9 August 2026.
NBA disburses ₹3.79 crore Access and Benefit Sharing funds to 33 States/UTs
The National Biodiversity Authority disbursed about ₹3.79 crore in Access and Benefit Sharing funds to 33 State Biodiversity Boards and UT Biodiversity Councils and national institutes, the Environment Ministry said on 9 August 2026.
PMAY-Urban: 1.25 crore houses sanctioned, over 1 crore delivered
Over 1.25 crore houses have been sanctioned under PMAY-Urban and PMAY-U 2.0, with more than 1 crore completed and delivered, the Housing Ministry said on 9 August 2026.
Ashmita Chaliha wins Korea Masters 2026, her maiden BWF World Tour title
India's Ashmita Chaliha won her maiden BWF World Tour title at the Korea Masters Super 300 on 9 August 2026, beating fourth seed Han Qian Xi of China 14-21, 21-14, 21-14 in the women's singles final.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026
PM Modi and US Vice President Vance review India–US partnership in phone call
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from US Vice President J.D. Vance on 8 August 2026, in which they reviewed the India–US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
Government clarifies no UPI charges for users; MDR, if any, only for some merchant transactions
The Finance Ministry said on 8 August 2026 that UPI users will face no transaction charges and person-to-person payments will stay free, with any merchant discount rate limited to some merchant transactions above a threshold.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026
ABDM's Scan and Register service crosses 25 crore OPD registrations
The National Health Authority said on 7 August 2026 that the ABHA-based Scan and Register service under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission has crossed 25 crore OPD registrations.
India-made beam catcher for the FAIR mega science project reaches Germany
The first of three India-built beam catcher units for the Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research (FAIR) in Darmstadt, Germany, has reached the site, the Science Ministry said on 7 August 2026.
India and Bhutan review trans-border river cooperation and Punatsangchhu-I project
Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil and Bhutan's Energy Minister Lyonpo Gem Tshering held a high-level meeting on trans-border rivers in New Delhi on 7 August 2026 and reviewed the Punatsangchhu-I hydroelectric project.
I4C warns corporates of 'Boss Scam' WhatsApp account takeover malware
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre warned on 7 August 2026 of a 'Boss Scam' in which malicious account-statement and RBI-themed files take over WhatsApp accounts of executives to trick finance staff into transferring money.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026
Cabinet approves GOBARdhan Compressed Biogas scheme with Rs 23,731 crore outlay
The Union Cabinet on 6 August 2026 approved GOBARdhan, a national scheme for Compressed Biogas with an outlay of Rs 23,731 crore, to raise domestic CBG production nearly ten-fold.
Centre releases Rs 6,154.96 crore to states under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 in 2026-27
The Jal Shakti Ministry said on 6 August 2026 that the Centre has released Rs 6,154.96 crore to states in 2026-27 under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, which runs till December 2028.
First uncrewed Gaganyaan mission with Vyommitra targeted in Q4 2026; BAS by 2035
Minister Jitendra Singh told the Rajya Sabha on 6 August 2026 that the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission carrying the half-humanoid Vyommitra is targeted in the fourth quarter of 2026 and the Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2035.
India's crude steel output rises 2.6% to 56.3 MT in April–July 2026
India produced 56.3 million tonnes of crude steel in April–July 2026, up 2.6% year-on-year, while finished steel consumption rose 7.8%, the Steel Ministry said on 6 August 2026.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Fresh 2024-25 nationwide survey finds no manual scavengers, Rajya Sabha told
A fresh nationwide survey conducted in 2024-25 did not identify any manual scavengers in any district, Social Justice Minister Virendra Kumar told the Rajya Sabha on 5 August 2026.
Government notifies inventory-based cross-border e-commerce export framework under FTP 2023
The Government on 5 August 2026 operationalised an inventory-based cross-border e-commerce export framework under the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, allowing export-only inventory operations through registered Exporters-on-Record.