Asia Current Affairs — Last 6 months
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Sun, 09 Aug 2026
₹1,178.20 crore central share released to Karnataka under SC Post-Matric Scholarship in three years
The Centre released ₹1,178.20 crore as its share to beneficiaries in Karnataka under the Post-Matric Scholarship for SC students over the last three financial years, the government told the Rajya Sabha, as reported on 9 August 2026.
Mandaviya leads 85th Fit India Sundays on Cycle from Hanol, Gujarat, on 'Nasha Mukt Bharat' theme
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led the 85th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle from Hanol, Gujarat, on 9 August 2026 with the theme 'Nasha Mukt Bharat'.
Sat, 08 Aug 2026
XI BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting in Bhopal adopts the Bhopal Declaration
The XI BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting, held in Bhopal on 8 August 2026 under India's BRICS Chairship, concluded with the adoption of the Bhopal Declaration on cultural cooperation.
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.
Sonowal launches E-Samudra digital platform for maritime governance
Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched E-Samudra, an integrated digital platform for seafarers, shipping companies and ports, in Mumbai on 8 August 2026.
CCI hosts BRICS Heads of Competition Authorities meeting in Udaipur; joint statement adopted
The Competition Commission of India hosted the meeting of Heads of BRICS Competition Authorities in Udaipur, Rajasthan, on 8 August 2026, where a joint statement on fair competition, including in renewable energy markets, was adopted.
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.
Amit Shah inaugurates NUCFDC's Mumbai premises and launches 'Bank in a Box' for urban cooperative banks
Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the new Mumbai premises of NUCFDC, the umbrella organisation for urban cooperative banks, on 8 August 2026 and launched its 'Bank in a Box' service.
APEDA facilitates first sea-route export of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana from Bihar to Australia
APEDA facilitated the first-ever commercial sea shipment of 18 tonnes of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana from Bihta, Bihar, to Australia, the Commerce Ministry said on 8 August 2026.
PM Modi addresses the 57th Convocation of IIT Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 57th Convocation Ceremony of IIT Delhi on 8 August 2026, urging graduates to keep their curiosity alive and turn challenges into opportunities.
Jitendra Singh dedicates CSIR-NBRI's first-of-its-kind 'Eco-Educational Hub' in Lucknow
Union Minister Jitendra Singh dedicated to the nation a first-of-its-kind 'Eco-Educational Hub' developed by CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute in Lucknow on 8 August 2026.
J.P. Nadda releases 'AI in MedTech' knowledge paper at India Medical Device 2026
Union Minister J.P. Nadda released a knowledge paper, 'AI in MedTech: Revolutionizing Healthcare Through Artificial Intelligence', at the 9th edition of India Medical Device 2026 in New Delhi on 8 August 2026.
Oil companies' nationwide tests find E20 petrol within limits; chloride and moisture claims not validated
Oil Marketing Companies said on 8 August 2026 that nationwide intensive testing of E20 petrol found fuel quality within prescribed limits and did not validate claims of 500 ppm chloride or moisture.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026
12th National Handloom Day: President Murmu presents Sant Kabir and National Handloom Awards
President Droupadi Murmu presented the Sant Kabir Handloom Awards and National Handloom Awards 2025 and released four commemorative postage stamps on the 12th National Handloom Day, 7 August 2026.
16th BRICS Trade Ministers' Meeting in Jaipur issues Jaipur Consensus on MSME trade finance
The 16th BRICS Trade Ministers' Meeting, chaired by Piyush Goyal in Jaipur on 7 August 2026, issued the Jaipur Consensus and a Chair's Statement with four annexes.
Centre identifies 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh by standard names on Survey of India maps
The Government of India, in consultation with Arunachal Pradesh, identified 27 places and features in the state by standard names on official Survey of India maps, the Home Ministry said on 7 August 2026.
Ariha Pangambam becomes first Indian to win senior aerobic gymnastics Asian gold
Manipur's Ariha Pangambam became the first Indian to win gold in the senior women's individual event of the Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships, scoring 19.100 in the final, as reported on 7 August 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.
SECL leads India in scientific closure of abandoned coal mines
South Eastern Coalfields Limited has scientifically closed 28 abandoned mines, the highest among Coal India subsidiaries and 67% of all such closures in the country, the Coal Ministry said on 7 August 2026.
DigiLocker-linked 'AAERI Verify' launched to speed document checks for students going to Australia
MeitY's National e-Governance Division and AAERI unveiled 'AAERI Verify', a DigiLocker-integrated document verification platform for Indian students applying to Australian universities, in New Delhi on 7 August 2026.
CSIR-CRRI presents indigenous MSS+ road technology to Rajasthan government
CSIR-Central Road Research Institute presented its indigenous Modified Mix Seal Surfacing Plus (MSS+) road technology to Rajasthan Chief Secretary V. Srinivas in Jaipur on 7 August 2026, with a live demonstration on a city road.
12th India–Russia Working Group on Modernization and Industrial Cooperation meets in New Delhi
The 12th session of the India–Russia Working Group on Modernization and Industrial Cooperation was held in New Delhi on 7 August 2026, discussing the Vande Bharat project, SJ-100 aircraft, critical minerals and UAVs.
CCRAS and BIS sign MoU to develop quality standards for Ayurveda
The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences and the Bureau of Indian Standards signed an MoU on 7 August 2026 to jointly develop quality standards and conformity assessment for the Ayush sector.
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.
Agni-4 medium range ballistic missile successfully test-fired from Chandipur
India successfully test-fired the medium range ballistic missile Agni-4 from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha, on 6 August 2026 under the Strategic Forces Command.
Tribal Affairs Ministry signs MoUs with incubators to reach about 1,000 ST entrepreneurs
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs signed MoUs with state and technology business incubators in New Delhi on 6 August 2026 to reach about 1,000 Scheduled Tribe entrepreneurs, with at least 100 to be funded and incubated under VCF-ST.