State Police Current Affairs — Last 3 months
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Fri, 14 Aug 2026
Thu, 13 Aug 2026
Monsoon Session 2026 ends: 12 Bills passed including Kerala-to-Keralam renaming; Lok Sabha productivity about 19%
The Monsoon Session 2026 of Parliament, which began on 20 July, was adjourned sine die on 13 August 2026 after 19 sittings, with 12 Bills passed by both Houses, including the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill renaming the state 'Keralam'.
Rare earth permanent magnet scheme draws 20 bids for 6,000 MTPA capacity
The Ministry of Heavy Industries said on 13 August 2026 it received 20 bids under the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM), which aims to build 6,000 MTPA of integrated magnet capacity in India.
NITI Aayog report picks chemicals, telecom equipment, textiles and solar PV to make India a manufacturing hub
NITI Aayog released a report titled 'Key Sectors to Position India as a Global Manufacturing Hub' on 13 August 2026, analysing four sectors: chemicals, telecom and networking equipment, textiles, and solar photovoltaic manufacturing.
India's total exports rise 13.31% to $80.14 billion in July 2026; electronics exports up 57%
India's total exports of goods and services were estimated at $80.14 billion in July 2026, up 13.31% year-on-year, with merchandise exports at $44.24 billion, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on 13 August 2026.
World Elephant Day 2026 national celebrations at Visakhapatnam; Gaj Gaurav Awards conferred
The national celebrations of World Elephant Day 2026 were held at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, where MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh conferred the Gaj Gaurav Awards 2026 and released a regional plan on human–elephant conflict in southern India, the Environment Ministry said on 13 August 2026.
Sujal Gaon IDs issued to 75% of rural habitations under Jal Jeevan Mission
The Ministry of Jal Shakti said on 13 August 2026 that Sujal Gaon IDs have been issued to 12.68 lakh of India's 16.96 lakh rural habitations (75%) under Jal Jeevan Mission.
National Biodiversity Authority shares ₹15.52 crore benefit from mustard hybrids with 26 states and 3 UTs
The National Biodiversity Authority released ₹15.52 crore in Access and Benefit Sharing proceeds from Pioneer Overseas Corporation's mustard hybrids on 13 August 2026, to be shared among 26 State Biodiversity Boards and 3 UT Biodiversity Councils by mustard cultivation area.
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.
PM Modi releases former President Ram Nath Kovind's autobiography 'Triumph of the Indian Republic'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released former President Ram Nath Kovind's autobiography, 'Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles', at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, on 12 August 2026.
Amit Shah launches 'Gramin Gyan Setu' app linking village libraries in Gandhinagar on National Library Day
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the 'Gramin Gyan Setu' app on 12 August 2026, National Library Day, to interconnect village libraries in Gujarat's Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency.
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.
Railways approves Kavach 4.0 on 660 route km of Izzatnagar Division at ₹295 crore
Indian Railways approved Kavach Version 4.0 on 660 route km of the Izzatnagar Division of North Eastern Railway at an estimated ₹295 crore, the Railways Ministry said on 12 August 2026.
Tue, 11 Aug 2026
Ports Ministry approves ₹334.89 crore internal flyover at Visakhapatnam Port
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways approved a ₹334.89 crore, 3.584-km internal flyover at Visakhapatnam Port Authority to separate road and rail traffic, it said on 11 August 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.
MDoNER and CHEMEXCIL release roadmap for agarwood exports from North East
An industry summit on agarwood oil exports, organised by CHEMEXCIL with the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, released a roadmap for agarwood export promotion from the North East in New Delhi on 11 August 2026.
Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala, readies first 19-coach LHB rake for Bangladesh Railway
Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala, announced on 11 August 2026 that it would roll out its first rake of 19 LHB broad gauge passenger coaches for Bangladesh Railway on 12 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.
Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel 'Shruti' (Yard 3037) launched at GRSE, Kolkata
The Indian Navy's Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel 'Shruti' (Yard 3037) was launched at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, on 11 August 2026.
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
World Lion Day 2026: Asiatic lion population up from 523 in 2015 to 891 in 2025
On World Lion Day, 10 August 2026, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said India's Asiatic lion population rose from 523 in 2015 to 891 in 2025, with the lion range expanding to nearly 35,000 sq km.
GeM marks 10th Foundation Day with 'My Stamp' and helpdesk short code 14550
Government e Marketplace (GeM) marked its 10th Foundation Day at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 10 August 2026, launching a customised 'My Stamp' and the nationwide helpdesk short code 14550.
Scientists detect unusual ozone layer above North Bay of Bengal
Scientists including researchers from ARIES, Nainital, detected an unusually high ozone concentration in the stratosphere over the North Bay of Bengal, the Science Ministry said on 10 August 2026.
DRI busts clandestine amphetamine lab in Jewar, seizes 30 kg drugs
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence busted a clandestine drug manufacturing unit in a house in Jewar, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, on 9–10 August 2026, seizing about 30 kg of amphetamine and arresting two people.
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.