India Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
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.
C-DOT unveils 14 indigenous quantum communication products
On 31 August 2026, the Centre for Development of Telematics unveiled 14 indigenous Quantum Key Distribution and Post-Quantum Cryptography products at its 43rd Foundation Day in New Delhi.
Mines Ministry holds Raipur roadshow for 8th tranche of critical mineral auctions
On 31 August 2026, the Ministry of Mines held a roadshow in Raipur for the 8th tranche of critical and strategic mineral block auctions, which offers 20 blocks across nine States, five of them in Chhattisgarh.
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.
Vice President releases 'Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031' for Lakshadweep ornamental fisheries
On 31 August 2026, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan released 'Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031', the strategic action plan for ornamental fisheries development, at Agatti, Lakshadweep.
JNCASR-led team finds giant thermoelectric voltage in scandium nitride
On 31 August 2026, DST said a JNCASR-led team found that scandium nitride thin films convert temperature differences into a voltage nearly a thousand times larger than textbook limits, in work published in Science.
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.
Jitendra Singh inaugurates 'Green Forge' complex at BRIC-NABI, Mohali
On 31 August 2026, Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated the first-of-its-kind 'Green Forge' complex for controlled cultivation and experimentation of genetically modified crops at BRIC-NABI, Mohali.
President Murmu addresses combined convocation of 18 NIFT campuses
On 31 August 2026, President Droupadi Murmu graced the combined convocation ceremony of 18 National Institute of Fashion Technology campuses in New Delhi.
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.
Assam Cabinet approves ₹50,000 crore infra package and India's first public-sector proton beam therapy centre
The Assam Cabinet on 30 August 2026 approved a ₹50,000 crore five-year package under 'Viksit Assam: Infra Vision' and a ₹600 crore Proton Beam Therapy Centre at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.
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.
Vice President inaugurates Aranmula Uthrittathi Vallamkali on the Pamba
On 30 August 2026, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the Aranmula Uthrittathi Vallamkali, the Onam-linked boat festival, on the River Pamba in Keralam.
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.
Fourth Tri-Services Future Warfare Course concludes in New Delhi
On 30 August 2026, the fourth Tri-Services Future Warfare Course, run under HQ Integrated Defence Staff and coordinated by CENJOWS, concluded at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
Tanvi Patri, 15, wins Pontianak International Challenge for maiden senior title
Fifteen-year-old Indian shuttler Tanvi Patri from Odisha won the Polytron Pontianak International Challenge in Indonesia on 30 August 2026, her maiden senior international title.
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.
Rajnath Singh and Yogi Adityanath perform Bhoomi Pujan for 14 projects at Lucknow Cantonment
On 30 August 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed the Bhoomi Pujan for 14 development projects worth over ₹100 crore at Lucknow Cantonment.
Sat, 29 Aug 2026
National Sports Day 2026 marks Dhyan Chand's 121st birth anniversary
On 29 August 2026, India celebrated National Sports Day on the 121st birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, centred on the 'Ek Ghanta Khel Ke Maidan Mein' initiative.
Telugu Language Day 2026 marks Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy's 163rd birth anniversary
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana observed Telugu Language Day on 29 August 2026, the 163rd birth anniversary of Gidugu Venkata Ramamurthy, pioneer of spoken (Vyavaharika) Telugu.
Madhya Pradesh announces ₹225 crore for 100 former Naxal-affected villages in Balaghat
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced ₹225 crore for development of 100 formerly Naxal-affected villages in Balaghat district under the Jan-Vishwas Abhiyan on 29 August 2026.
Jitendra Singh lays foundation of ₹1,503 crore PMGSY-IV roads in Udhampur constituency
On 29 August 2026, Union Minister Jitendra Singh laid the foundation stone of 110 PMGSY-IV roads covering about 598 km, worth ₹1,503 crore, in the Udhampur–Kathua–Doda–Kishtwar region of Jammu and Kashmir.
Kerala issues circular for phased use of the name 'Keralam'
Kerala Chief Secretary Bishwanath Sinha issued a circular on 29 August 2026 for phased implementation of the state's new name 'Keralam' in official use without extra financial burden.
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.
Andhra Pradesh launches Sanjeevani health pilot at Gannela in Araku Valley
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched the Sanjeevani digital-health pilot at Gannela in Araku Valley mandal on 29 August 2026, linking 21 PHCs and demonstrating drone transport of samples.