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21 August 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 21 August 2026
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24 current-affairs updates for major exams.
Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited India and met PM Narendra Modi to strengthen the Special Strategic and Global Partnership. Both leaders emphasized enhancing defence and security cooperation for regiona…
Read full storyIndia and the United Kingdom conducted a comprehensive review of their defence cooperation, agreeing to expand armed forces exchanges through joint exercises, training, and capacity building. Both nations emphasized str…
Read full storyCivil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu launched the scaled-up phase of India's transshipment cargo reform at Delhi's IGI Airport, eliminating mandatory re-screening of transshipment cargo. The Proof of Concept on Chenn…
Read full storyThe Department of Defence Production (DDP) under the Ministry of Defence has notified the 6th Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) comprising 405 strategically important defence items with an estimated business potential…
Read full storyU.S. President Trump ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, citing Seoul's refusal to assist in denuclearising Iran. This decision marks a significant shift in U.S.-South Korea def…
Read full storyThe Ministry of Defence has mandated language proficiency evaluations for Defence Attachés posted abroad, aligning with India's expanding defence diplomatic footprint. This initiative aims to enhance military missions'…
Read full storyNorth Korea has strongly condemned the ongoing U.S.-South Korea military drills, warning it will exercise its right to self-defence. Leader Kim Jong-un has rejected diplomatic overtures from Washington and Seoul since t…
Read full storyThe Indian Navy-US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 commenced at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, from February 10-14, 2026. This five-day bilateral exercise aims to enhance interoperability and streng…
Read full storyNavy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi commenced a four-day official visit to Mauritius from August 18-21, 2025, to enhance bilateral maritime cooperation. The visit aligns with India's MAHASAGAR vision — Mutual and Holi…
Read full storyThe Indian Navy and US Navy will conduct the bilateral Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, from August 10 to 14. The five-day exercise aims to enhance interoperability and s…
Read full storyIndia successfully test-fired the medium-range ballistic missile Agni-4 from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha. The launch, conducted under the Strategic Forces Command, validated all operational and techni…
Read full storyThe Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has announced 50% reservation in constable recruitment for ex-Agniveers, with existing caste-based quotas for SC, ST, and OBC categories applicable. This marks a significant policy shift as…
Read full storyThe Indian Coast Guard has implemented permanent absorption and retirement benefits for women officers, aligning its gender integration policies with the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. This move follows Supreme Court…
Read full storyNorth Korea's Kim Yo Jong warned of new military options in response to Japan's acquisition of strike capabilities, accusing Tokyo of moving beyond a defensive posture to enable pre-emptive attacks and overseas operatio…
Read full storyDefence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the 85th Armed Forces Headquarters Civilian Services Day in New Delhi, emphasizing the need for greater integration between military and civilian wings of the Ministry of Defence…
Read full storyScientists at ICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (ICAR-NIHSAD), Bhopal, have developed India's first indigenous vaccine for African Swine Fever (ASF) using a novel attenuated ASFV Genotype II virus…
Read full storyOn July 31, 2026, Iran's Revolutionary Guard struck two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, while Kuwait intercepted drones. The U.S. confirmed no strikes on Iran overnight but urged citizens to consider departing West Asi…
Read full storyA migrant worker injured in a militant attack in Kulgam, Jammu & Kashmir, succumbed to injuries, prompting Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to order a comprehensive review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for prot…
Read full storyThe recent escalation in the West Asia conflict has led to Houthis attacking tankers in the Red Sea, marking the first such incident since the Saudi-linked shipping blockade at Bab el-Mandeb. This incident is significan…
Read full storyThe Border Security Force (BSF) is evaluating a 90-km stretch of the Sundarbans mangrove forests along the Indo-Bangladesh border for potential fencing to curb infiltration. This move highlights the tension between nati…
Read full storyThe U.S. military has initiated new airstrikes targeting Iran as a response to the deaths of U.S. troops, emphasizing a strategy to degrade Iran's capabilities to impede oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. This…
Read full storyAt a recent conclave, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the importance of infrastructure in modern warfare, stating that the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has transformed from a road construction agency to a s…
Read full storyDefence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the government's commitment to ensuring that India's borders are secure and well-connected during his address at the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Tech Symposium in New Delhi…
Read full storyThe Indian Navy will host Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, from 20th to 23rd of this month. This four-day multinational training exercise is conducted in partnership with Combined Mari…
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