9 August 2026 Current Affairs: Key National, Banking & Global Updates

Current Affairs Summary

ये हैं अगस्त 2026 के ताज़ा करंट अफेयर्स, जिनमें राष्ट्रीय, बैंकिंग, विज्ञान, खेल और अंतरराष्ट्रीय दिवस शामिल हैं। इस महीने के मुख्य अपडेट में गोधन योजना की मंजूरी, भारतीय वायु सेना की पहली महिला फाइटर कॉम्बैट लीडर, RBI की नई NBFC सूची, और कई महत्वपूर्ण पुरस्कार और टेस्ट शामिल हैं। प्रतियोगी परीक्षाओं के लिए ये जानकारी बहुत उपयोगी है।

Daily Current Affairs

अगस्त 2026 के प्रमुख करंट अफेयर्स में गोधन योजना को कैबिनेट की मंजूरी, भारतीय वायु सेना की पहली महिला फाइटर कॉम्बैट लीडर की उपलब्धि, RBI द्वारा NBFC Upper Layer सूची में विस्तार, और कई महत्वपूर्ण राष्ट्रीय और अंतरराष्ट्रीय दिवस शामिल हैं। ये सभी घटनाएँ प्रतियोगी परीक्षाओं में पूछे जाने वाले विषयों के लिए महत्वपूर्ण हैं।

National Affairs

Cabinet Approves Rs 23,731 Crore GOBARdhan Scheme

Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approved the Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan (GOBARdhan) scheme with Rs 23,731 crore budget for FY27 to FY36. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas will implement it to convert organic waste into clean energy, boost rural livelihoods, and economic growth. The scheme targets increasing domestic Compressed Biogas (CBG) production nearly tenfold with incentives like capital subsidies and pipeline infrastructure.

Rs 8,970.20 crore NH Project in Assam Approved by CCEA

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by PM Modi, approved a 135.87 km four-lane access-controlled Guwahati–Tezpur corridor on NH-15 in Assam, with a budget of Rs 8,970 crore.

Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth Becomes IAF’s First Woman Fighter Combat Leader

In August 2026, Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth became the first woman fighter pilot of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to complete the Fighter Combat Leader (FCL) course at TACDE, Gwalior. She was commissioned in June 2016 and flew MiG-21 Bison and Sukhoi Su-30 MKI. She was the first woman fighter pilot qualified for daytime combat missions and participated in Republic Day flypasts.

About IAF: Established on 8 October 1932, headquartered in New Delhi. Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh is the Chief of the Air Staff.

LASPL and Massivit Sign MoU for India’s First Large-Format Additive Manufacturing Facility

Lohia Aerospace Systems Private Limited (LASPL) signed an MoU with Israel-based Massivit to establish India’s first commercial large-format additive manufacturing facility at Kanpur, UP, with an investment of USD 8–10 million over 1–2 years. The facility will produce composite tooling and aerospace moulds, reducing production cycles by 90%. LASPL holds exclusive rights for aerospace and defence applications in India.

About LASPL: Established in 2019, Kanpur-based aerospace and defence composite manufacturer.

Banking & Finance

RBI Expands Upper-Layer NBFC List to 17 for FY27; Retains Tata Sons

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) identified 17 NBFCs under the Upper Layer (NBFC-UL) for FY27, an increase from 15 in January 2025. Tata Sons remains in the list. New additions include Rural Electrification Corporation, Power Finance Corporation, Indian Railway Finance Corporation, and HUDCO.

RBI Extends Loan Recovery Norms Deadline to January 01, 2027

RBI extended the timeline for revised loan recovery agent certification from October 01, 2026 to January 01, 2027. Existing recovery agents now have one year to obtain certification from IIBF or its affiliates. The framework excludes Regulated Entity’s own employees, agents collecting periodic installments, and law firms assisting in legal processes.

Muthoot FinCorp Gets Perpetual AD-II Foreign Exchange Licence from RBI

Muthoot FinCorp Limited secured a perpetual Authorised Dealer Category-II (AD-II) forex licence from RBI, enabling it to offer a wider range of regulated forex services.

SBI Life Partners with Jammu & Kashmir Bank for Nationwide Insurance Distribution

SBI Life Insurance and J&K Bank entered into a corporate agency partnership to distribute SBI Life’s insurance products via J&K Bank branches across India. This supports IRDAI’s vision of ‘Insurance for All by 2047’ and aims to enhance insurance penetration and financial inclusion.

About SBI Life: Founded in 2001, headquartered in Mumbai; a JV between State Bank of India and BNP Paribas Cardif.

Standard Chartered Receives IFSCA Approval for Wealth Management at GIFT City

Standard Chartered Bank received approval from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to offer wealth management and capital market products from its GIFT City branch in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It is the first foreign bank to start operations at GIFT City (2020) and holds around 50% market share among Regional Treasury Centres there.

Indian Bank Approves Rs 500 Crore MSME Loans During 120th Foundation Day Credit Outreach

Indian Bank approved Rs 500 crore MSME loans to 128 beneficiaries and mobilized Rs 1,250 crore credit proposals during its Credit Outreach Programme in New Delhi as part of its 120th Foundation Day celebrations. The programme launched a Unified MSME Portal enabling digital lending using PAN, GST, and Udyam Registration.

About Indian Bank: Established in 1907, headquartered in Chennai. MD & CEO: Binod Kumar.

Awards & Recognitions

Shah Rukh Khan Tops Kroll Celebrity Brand Valuation 2025 Report

American financial advisory firm Kroll released its 11th Celebrity Brand Valuation report in August 2026. Shah Rukh Khan ranked first among Indian celebrities with a brand value of USD 177.9 million. Ranveer Singh was second (USD 162.9 million) and Virat Kohli third (USD 158.4 million).

Other top celebrities: Sachin Tendulkar (4th, USD 125.9 million), MS Dhoni (5th, USD 115.3 million). Alia Bhatt, despite slipping to 6th, remains the most valued female celebrity with USD 93.9 million.

Women representation increased with 12 women in the top 25, up from 9 in 2024, showing a 30% increase in brand value and endorsements.

Science & Technology

India Successfully Test-Fires Agni-4 Medium-Range Ballistic Missile

India conducted a successful flight test of the Agni-4 MRBM from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha in August 2026. The test was executed by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) in collaboration with DRDO.

About Agni-4: Two-stage, surface-to-surface missile with solid-fuel rocket motors, carrying up to 1,000 kg payload over approx. 4,000 km. It weighs around 17,000 kg, is 20 m long, and 1.2 m in diameter.

Sports

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa Wins Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2026

GM R Praggnanandhaa won his first Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz title held from July 31 to August 7, 2026, in Missouri, USA. He finished with 23.5 points, winning the rapid section and maintaining lead in the blitz.

About the Tournament: Fourth leg of the 11th Grand Chess Tour, featuring rapid and blitz formats organized by Saint Louis Chess Club.

England Pacer John Turner Announces Retirement

John Turner, England fast bowler, retired at 25 after a 5-year career (2021–2026) due to back injury. He played 2 ODIs and 2 T20Is during the 2024 West Indies tour and represented Hampshire and Lancashire domestically.

Important Days

National Handloom Day 2026 – August 7

Observed annually on 7 August to honour handloom weavers and the sector’s contribution to socio-economic development. Established in 2015 to commemorate the launch of the Swadeshi Movement on 7 August 1905.

The 12th National Handloom Day was celebrated at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi with President Droupadi Murmu as Chief Guest.

Quit India Movement Day 2026 – August 8

Observed on 8 August to commemorate the Quit India Movement launched in 1942 by Mahatma Gandhi calling for British withdrawal. The movement began with Gandhi’s “Do or Die” call at Gowalia Tank Maidan.

Aruna Asaf Ali, known as “Heroine of 1942,” hoisted the Indian flag during the movement and was awarded Padma Vibhushan (1992) and Bharat Ratna (posthumously, 1997).

Nagasaki Day 2026 – August 9

Observed globally to remember the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan, by the USA on 9 August 1945. The 81st anniversary was marked in 2026.

The Peace Statue Plaza at Nagasaki Peace Park holds annual memorials. The “Fat Man” bomb was a plutonium-based atomic bomb with a 21,000-ton TNT equivalent blast.

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2026 – August 9

Observed worldwide to recognize indigenous communities’ contributions. The 2026 theme is “Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Well-being.”

The UN General Assembly adopted the day in 1994, first observed in 1995, commemorating the first UN Working Group meeting on Indigenous Populations in 1982.

Important Facts for Exams

• GOBARdhan Scheme approved with Rs 23,731 crore for FY27-FY36 by Union Cabinet.
• IAF’s Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth: first woman fighter combat leader, commissioned in June 2016.
• RBI Upper Layer NBFC list for FY27 includes 17 companies; Tata Sons retained.
• Shah Rukh Khan tops Kroll Celebrity Brand Valuation 2025 with USD 177.9 million brand value.
• Agni-4 missile: range approx. 4,000 km, payload 1,000 kg, test-fired from Chandipur, Odisha.
• National Handloom Day observed on 7 August; Quit India Movement Day on 8 August.
• Standard Chartered approved by IFSCA to offer wealth management from GIFT City.
• Indian Bank approved Rs 500 crore MSME loans during 120th Foundation Day celebrations.

Current Affairs One-Liners

• Question: GOBARdhan scheme की कुल बजट राशि क्या है? Answer: Rs 23,731 करोड़।
• Question: भारतीय वायु सेना की पहली महिला फाइटर कॉम्बैट लीडर कौन बनीं? Answer: Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth।
• Question: RBI ने Upper Layer NBFC सूची में कितने NBFC शामिल किए? Answer: 17 NBFCs।
• Question: Kroll Celebrity Brand Valuation 2025 में सबसे अधिक मूल्यवान भारतीय सेलिब्रिटी कौन हैं? Answer: Shah Rukh Khan।
• Question: Agni-4 मिसाइल का रेंज क्या है? Answer: लगभग 4,000 किलोमीटर।
• Question: National Handloom Day कब मनाया जाता है? Answer: 7 अगस्त।
• Question: Standard Chartered को किस संस्था से IFSCA मंजूरी मिली? Answer: International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)।
• Question: Quit India Movement कब शुरू हुआ था? Answer: 9 अगस्त 1942।
• Question: Indian Bank ने MSME लोन में कितनी राशि मंजूर की? Answer: लगभग Rs 500 करोड़।
• Question: Nagasaki Day कब मनाया जाता है? Answer: 9 अगस्त।

FAQ

• Q: GOBARdhan scheme का उद्देश्य क्या है?
  A: भारत के जैविक अपशिष्ट को स्वच्छ ऊर्जा, ग्रामीण आजीविका और आर्थिक विकास में बदलना।
• Q: Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth ने कौन सा कोर्स पूरा किया?
  A: Fighter Combat Leader (FCL) कोर्स।
• Q: RBI ने Upper Layer NBFC सूची में नई कंपनियां कौन सी जोड़ी हैं?
  A: REC, PFC, IRFC, HUDCO।
• Q: Standard Chartered को GIFT City में किस सेवा के लिए मंजूरी मिली है?
  A: Wealth management products और services।
• Q: National Handloom Day किस तारीख को मनाया जाता है?
  A: 7 अगस्त।

People Also Ask

• Q: GOBARdhan scheme किस मंत्रालय द्वारा लागू की जाएगी?
  A: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG)।
• Q: भारतीय वायु सेना का मुख्यालय कहाँ है?
  A: नई दिल्ली।
• Q: Agni-4 मिसाइल का वजन कितना है?
  A: लगभग 17,000 किलोग्राम।
• Q: Kroll 2025 रिपोर्ट में शीर्ष तीन भारतीय सेलिब्रिटी कौन हैं?
  A: Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh, Virat Kohli।
• Q: Quit India Movement का नेतृत्व किसने किया?
  A: महात्मा गांधी।

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