KVS / NVS Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Tue, 25 Aug 2026
India–China hold 25th Special Representatives talks on the boundary in Beijing
NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the 25th round of Special Representatives talks on the boundary question in Beijing on 25 August 2026 and agreed an eight-point consensus.
UP Cabinet clears 25 lakh tablets, free bus travel for women 60+ and Ganga Expressway extension to Haridwar
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on 25 August 2026 approved 25 lakh free tablets for youth, lifetime free UPSRTC bus travel for women aged 60 and above, and a ₹10,761 crore Ganga Expressway extension to Haridwar.
UPI completes 10 years; annual transactions cross 24,162 crore
The Unified Payments Interface, launched by NPCI on 25 August 2016, completed ten years on 25 August 2026, with annual volume up almost 13,000-fold to over 24,162 crore transactions in FY 2025-26.
PM Modi chairs 53rd PRAGATI meeting; reviews six projects worth over ₹30,000 crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 53rd PRAGATI meeting on 25 August 2026, reviewing six rail, road and power projects across nine states, plus AgriStack and cyber fraud.
India and Morocco agree to double trade at 7th Joint Commission
MoS Jitin Prasada concluded a visit to Morocco on 25 August 2026 after co-chairing the 7th India–Morocco Joint Commission, where both sides agreed to double bilateral trade in five years.
DRI seizes 56 kg methamphetamine tablets at Lalpani near Silchar
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 56 kg of methamphetamine tablets from a truck at Lalpani near Silchar, Assam, on 25 August 2026, taking its two recent North-East seizures to 76 kg.
Rajnath Singh approves transfer of DRDO missile technologies to Indian industry
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 25 August 2026 approved the transfer of DRDO-developed technologies of all conventional missile systems to Indian industry for domestic production.
Indian and Vietnam Coast Guards hold 7th High-Level Meeting in Chennai
The Indian Coast Guard and Vietnam Coast Guard held their 7th High-Level Meeting in Chennai on 25 August 2026 under their 2015 cooperation MoU.
National Shipping Board holds first 'Sagar Samvad'; India plans 100 new ships
At the National Shipping Board's first 'Sagar Samvad' in New Delhi on 25 August 2026, Sarbananda Sonowal said India plans to add 100 vessels in five years to cut a $75 billion foreign freight bill.
Regional Rural Banks post record ₹10,176 crore net profit in FY 2025-26
A Finance Ministry review on 25 August 2026 reported that India's 28 Regional Rural Banks earned a record ₹10,176 crore net profit in FY 2025-26, with total business above ₹13.5 lakh crore.
CSIR-NAL unveils indigenous micro and small gas turbine engines NJ-05, NJ-50 and NJ-100
CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories unveiled three indigenous gas turbine engines with 5, 50 and 100 kg thrust for drones and compact missiles in New Delhi on 25 August 2026.
Goa Shipyard hands over Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Ajit to the Coast Guard
Goa Shipyard Limited handed over ICGS Ajit, a Fast Patrol Vessel with over 65% indigenous content, to the Indian Coast Guard on 25 August 2026.
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
Tamil Nadu announces Annapoorani Super Six LPG scheme and wider free bus travel for women
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay told the Assembly on 24 August 2026 that the state will pay for three LPG cylinders a year from Pongal 2027 and widen free bus travel for women from 2 October.
India restored 21.76 million hectares in 2011–2020, Bhupender Yadav tells UNCCD COP17
At an IUCN side event at UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar on 24 August 2026, Bhupender Yadav said India restored 21.76 million hectares during 2011–2020 under its Bonn Challenge pledge.
India–Cambodia hold 3rd Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment in Phnom Penh
India and Cambodia held the third meeting of their Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment in Phnom Penh on 24 August 2026, as bilateral trade grew over 36% to USD 406.78 million in 2025-26.
National Conclave on Tribal Languages and Museums opens in Mysuru; Adi Vaani upgraded
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs began a three-day National Conclave on Tribal Languages and Museums in Mysuru on 24 August 2026, launching an upgraded Adi Vaani platform and an AI assistant, Jago.
RBI's USD-INR swap facility brings in USD 73 billion in under eleven weeks
The Finance Ministry said on 24 August 2026 that the RBI's special USD-INR swap facility for FCNR(B) deposits and foreign borrowings had mobilised USD 73 billion as of 21 August.
Vice-President launches India's first non-GMO high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid in Andhra Pradesh
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan launched India's first non-GMO, high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed at Musunuru in Andhra Pradesh's Eluru district on 24 August 2026.
India–Argentina hold 4th Joint Trade Committee in Buenos Aires
India and Argentina held the 4th meeting of their Joint Trade Committee in Buenos Aires on 24 August 2026, advancing cooperation in lithium, farm market access and pharmaceuticals.
Amit Shah opens 9th National Security Strategies Conference in New Delhi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the two-day 9th National Security Strategies (NSS) Conference-2026 in New Delhi on 24 August 2026.
India and New Zealand hold 2nd Defence Strategic Dialogue in Wellington
India and New Zealand held the second Defence Strategic Dialogue in Wellington on 24 August 2026, focusing on maritime security and joint training under their new Strategic Partnership.
Sun, 23 Aug 2026
India marks 3rd National Space Day in Ahmedabad
India celebrated its third National Space Day on 23 August 2026, with the national event at ISRO's Space Applications Centre in Ahmedabad under the theme 'Towards Viksit Bharat: Innovating, Collaborating and Aspiring to Global Space Leadership'.
National Commission for Safai Karamcharis marks 33rd Foundation Day
The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis celebrated its 33rd Foundation Day in New Delhi on 23 August 2026, with over 900 sanitation workers attending and a new missed-call helpline launched.
Bihar to set up Mati Kala Board for clay artisans within three months
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced in Patna on 23 August 2026 that a Mati Kala (clay art) Board will be set up within three months to support the Kumhar (Prajapati) community.
BWF World Championships end in New Delhi; Lanier and An Se-young crowned
The BWF World Championships 2026 ended in New Delhi on 23 August 2026, with France's Alex Lanier winning the men's singles and South Korea's An Se-young the women's singles.
Kazakhstan holds first election to unicameral Kurultai; pro-Tokayev Adilet wins big
Kazakhstan held its first election to the new single-chamber Kurultai on 23 August 2026, and the newly formed pro-government Adilet party won over 71% of the vote.
East Bengal beat Mohun Bagan 4–1 to win 135th Durand Cup
East Bengal beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant 4–1 in the final of the 135th Durand Cup in Kolkata on 23 August 2026, winning a record-equalling 17th title.
BRICS Sports Ministers adopt joint declaration in Visakhapatnam
The BRICS Sports Ministers' Meeting 2026 ended in Visakhapatnam on 23 August 2026 with the adoption by consensus of the BRICS Sports Joint Declaration under India's chairship.
Rajnath Singh lays foundation for five GRSE and Yantra India projects worth ₹3,500 crore
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari performed the Bhumi Pujan for five GRSE and Yantra India expansion projects worth about ₹3,500 crore from Kolkata on 23 August 2026.