MPSC (Maharashtra) Current Affairs — Last 6 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 02 Sept 2026
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.
Air Marshal Vivek Hande takes over as DGMS (Air)
On 1 September 2026, Air Marshal Vivek Hande, AVSM, VSM, took over as Director General Medical Services (Air) on permanent secondment to the IAF.
Surgeon Vice Admiral Dilip Raghavan becomes Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces)
On 1 September 2026, Surgeon Vice Admiral Dilip Raghavan, VSM, assumed the appointment of Director General Hospital Services (Armed Forces).
CARA launches Adoption Awareness 2026 theme against illegal adoption
On 1 September 2026, the Central Adoption Resource Authority launched its Adoption Awareness 2026 theme, 'Legal Adoption. Safe Childhood. Secure Future. Say No to Illegal Adoption!'.
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%.
INS Nipun, second Nistar-class diving support vessel, commissioned
On 31 August 2026, the Indian Navy commissioned INS Nipun, the second Diving Support Vessel of the Nistar class built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.
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.
Union Government receipts reach 35.8% of Budget Estimate by July 2026
On 31 August 2026, the monthly accounts showed the Union Government had received ₹13,06,709 crore, or 35.8% of the 2026-27 Budget Estimate of total receipts, by July 2026.
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.
PM's 137th Mann Ki Baat highlights Mission ShaktiSAT and PM SVANidhi
On 30 August 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 137th Mann Ki Baat episode highlighted the second phase of Mission ShaktiSAT and noted that women make up about 46% of PM SVANidhi beneficiaries.
NEET-PG 2026 held for 2.73 lakh candidates at 1,111 centres
On 30 August 2026, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences conducted NEET-PG 2026 for 2.73 lakh registered candidates at 1,111 centres in 339 cities across all 36 States and UTs.
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.
Maharashtra tribal students end 17-day hunger strike after government accepts demands
Tribal students in Maharashtra ended a 17-day hunger strike on 29 August 2026 after the state government agreed to start recruitment to 12,500 posts reserved for Scheduled Tribes within six months.