Current Affairs 6 August 2026

Current Affairs Summary

यहाँ अगस्त 2026 के नवीनतम करंट अफेयर्स प्रस्तुत हैं। इस माह के प्रमुख विषयों में राष्ट्रीय और अंतरराष्ट्रीय बैठकें, बैंकिंग एवं वित्तीय अपडेट, पर्यावरण में नई खोज, और महत्वपूर्ण नियुक्तियाँ शामिल हैं। भारत की BRICS अध्यक्षता में हुई विभिन्न बैठकें, भारत में पहला न्यूक्लियर ट्रेनिंग प्रोग्राम, और RBI द्वारा फॉरेक्स संबंधित नई मंजूरी जैसे विषयों को कवर किया गया है। ये जानकारियाँ SSC, UPSC, बैंकिंग, रेलवे और अन्य प्रतियोगी परीक्षाओं के लिए अत्यंत उपयोगी हैं।

Daily Current Affairs

अगस्त 2026 के इस करंट अफेयर्स अपडेट में देश और विश्व से जुड़ी महत्वपूर्ण घटनाएँ शामिल हैं। BRICS देशों की राष्ट्रीय सांख्यिकी कार्यालयों की बैठक, बैंकिंग क्षेत्र में RBI की नई मंजूरियां, पर्यावरण में नई खोज, और प्रमुख नियुक्तियों के साथ-साथ सांस्कृतिक व व्यापारिक समझौतों की जानकारी दी गई है। प्रतियोगी परीक्षाओं के लिए ये जानकारी विशेष रूप से उपयोगी है।

National Affairs

India Hosts BRICS Meeting of National Statistical Offices in Lucknow, UP

What Happened: India hosted the Meeting of Heads of National Statistical Offices (NSOs) of BRICS countries from August 3 to 4, 2026 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

Theme: “Quality Statistics as a Driver of Change”.

Other Key Engagements:

• 14th Foundation Day of BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRICS CCI) on July 24, 2026 in New Delhi.
• 2nd Meeting of BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG) and 2nd Meeting of BRICS Expert Network on Asset Recovery held August 4-5, 2026 in Hyderabad, Telangana.
• 3rd BRICS Culture Working Group Meetings from August 5 to 6, 2026 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

C-DAC and GSI Sign MoU to Advance Mineral Exploration and Disaster Management

What Happened: In August 2026, C-DAC and Geological Survey of India (GSI) signed an Umbrella MoU at Electronics Niketan, New Delhi.

Signatories: E. Magesh (Director General, C-DAC) and Pradeep Singh (Additional Director General, GSI) in presence of S. Krishnan (Secretary, MeitY).

Collaboration Focus: Use of High-Performance Computing and geological expertise for AI-based geophysical data processing, 3D subsurface mapping, mineral targeting, and Large Language Model (LLM) development.

Disaster Management: Landslide monitoring with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), early warning systems, and Glacier Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) studies.

Significance: Advances mineral and Rare Earth Elements (REE) exploration, boosting India’s economic security and technological self-reliance.

About GSI: Established in 1851, headquartered in Kolkata, under Ministry of Mines.

IIT Hyderabad and Crimson Energy Launch India’s First Nuclear Training Programme ‘ANUGYAN’

What Happened: In August 2026, IIT Hyderabad and Crimson Energy Experts India Pvt Ltd launched ‘ANUGYAN’ – India’s first industry-academia Nuclear Technology Orientation Programme (NTOP).

Objective: A 3-month residential programme to develop skilled nuclear professionals supporting India’s goal to expand nuclear power from 8.8 GW to 100 GW by 2047.

Eligibility: Engineering graduates, working professionals, PSU executives, EPC contractors, and industrial equipment manufacturers.

Curriculum: Covers reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, radiation shielding, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), nuclear safety, quality assurance, AERB regulatory compliance, and simulator training.

Industry Integration: Academic learning combined with industry exposure and expert guidance aligned with Atomic Energy Regulatory Board regulations.

ICAR Develops India’s First T2T Genome of Pigeonpea Variety ‘Asha’

What Happened: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) developed India’s first fully annotated Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) reference genome of pigeonpea variety ‘Asha’ in August 2026.

Significance: Approved as the global reference to accelerate climate-resilient, high-yielding, nutritionally enriched pigeonpea varieties, supporting GoI’s Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025–31) targeting 35 million tonnes production by 2030–31.

Genome Details: 752.65 million DNA base pairs assembled into 92 contigs, representing all 11 chromosomes with centromeres and telomeres.

Genes Identified: 36,557 genes producing 48,008 mRNA sequences; transcriptome mapping showed over 99.9% read alignment.

Repository: Genome assembly NIPB_CcT2T_4 deposited in NCBI database, released on 20 April 2026.

Jupiter Wagons and Lucchini RS Partners to Build Railwheel Manufacturing Platform in India

What Happened: In August 2026, Jupiter Wagons Limited (JWL) partnered with Italy’s Lucchini RS Holding and SIMEST to establish India’s first fully integrated private-sector railwheel manufacturing platform via Jupiter Tatravagonka Railwheel Factory Private Limited (JTRWF).

Investment: Lucchini RS (15%) and SIMEST (10%) will acquire 25% stake worth EUR 28 million (Rs. 307 crore) in JTRWF.

Platform: Integrated railwheel manufacturing covering raw material processing to final assembly, combining Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar facility and upcoming Odisha plant.

Technology & Support: Lucchini RS to provide technology, engineering expertise, and industrial support.

Government Support: Project supported by Government of Italy under Sistema Italia framework; SIMEST as investor and CDP provides financial and advisory support.

About JWL: Established in 1979, headquartered in Kolkata.

Banking & Finance

Niyo Forex and GlobalPay Secured Perpetual AD II Licence from RBI

What Happened: In August 2026, Niyo Forex (via Kanji Forex Pvt Ltd) and GlobalPay (WSFx Global Pay Limited) secured perpetual and expanded perpetual Authorised Dealer Category II (AD II) licences from RBI under FEMA 2026 regulations.

Significance: Enables expansion of cross-border payments, family remittances, and non-trade transactions with long-term regulatory continuity.

Licence Benefits: Niyo Forex can expand branch network without additional RBI approvals. Both companies can undertake wider forex and remittance activities.

Eligible Transactions: Non-trade current account transactions except gifts and donations; maximum remittance limit Rs 25 lakh.

Appointment of Agencies: Allowed to appoint forex correspondent agencies to expand foreign exchange services.

Target Audience: Individuals, students, travellers, exporters, importers, corporates, and financial institutions.

Economy & Business

Air India and Azerbaijan Airlines Sign Codeshare Partnership

What Happened: In August 2026, Air India and Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) signed a codeshare partnership to improve connectivity between India and Azerbaijan, promoting business, tourism, and cultural ties.

Signatories: Nipun Aggarwal (CCO, Air India) and Jamil Manizade (CCO, Azerbaijan Airlines).

Details: Air India will place its ‘AI’ code on AZAL’s daily Delhi–Baku and Mumbai–Baku flights, allowing passengers to book through Air India.

About Air India: Founded in 1932 by J.R.D. Tata, headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana, owned by Tata Sons since 2022, with 26 global codeshare partnerships.

Appointments & Resignations

Prasanta Mahapatra Assumes Charge as SEBI Executive Director

What Happened: In August 2026, Prasanta Mahapatra was appointed Executive Director (ED) of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

Responsibilities: To oversee Corporation Finance Investigation Department (CFID) and Recovery and Refund Department (RRD).

Profile: Joined SEBI in April 1999 with 27+ years of experience in securities market regulation; served in various departments and was Chief General Manager before ED appointment.

About SEBI: Established in 1988, statutory powers since 1992, headquartered in Mumbai.

Environment

Kerala Researchers Identify New Seahorse Species ‘Hippocampus amandavincentae’

What Happened: In August 2026, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) researchers identified a new seahorse species, resolving a 150-year-old taxonomic confusion related to the thorny seahorse.

Details: Based on specimens from Tuticorin Fisheries Harbour, Tamil Nadu, and surveys off Anchuthengu, Kerala.

Taxonomy: ‘Hippocampus histrix’ comprises three distinct species; this new species named after Amanda Vincent, renowned marine biologist.

Significance: Fifth seahorse species recorded from Kerala coast; aids marine biodiversity knowledge and conservation planning.

Obituary

Former Tripura and Bihar Governor and Padma Shri D. Y. Patil Passed Away

Who: Dr. Dnyandeo Yashwantrao (D. Y.) Patil, aged 90, passed away in Kasba Bawda, Kolhapur, Maharashtra.

Profile: Former Governor of Tripura and Bihar; pioneering educationist known as “Dada” and “Shikshanmaharshi”.

Achievements: Padma Shri awardee in 1991 for education and social service; founded D.Y. Patil Group in 1983 comprising 182+ educational institutions, 7 universities, and healthcare systems.

Important Days

Hiroshima Day 2026 – August 6

What: Annual global observance commemorating victims of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima by USA in 1945 during World War II.

81st Anniversary: Marked in 2026.

Origin: First Hiroshima Day Peace Festival held on August 6, 1947.

Memorial Site: Annual ceremony at Genbaku Dome, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan.

Genbaku Dome: Only surviving structure of bombing; UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.

International Clouded Leopard Day 2026 – August 4

What: Annual global awareness day for conservation of clouded leopards.

Origin: Launched in 2018 by Aspinall Foundation; first observed August 4, 2018 at Howletts Wild Animal Park, UK.

2026 Highlight: Government of India launched Conservation Action Plan (CAP) for clouded leopard protection in Northeast India during 91st Standing Committee of National Board for Wildlife meeting chaired by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

Important Facts for Exams

• BRICS NSOs Meeting: August 3-4, 2026, Lucknow, UP; Theme: “Quality Statistics as a Driver of Change”.
• MoU Signed: C-DAC & Geological Survey of India in August 2026, New Delhi.
• ANUGYAN Nuclear Training: Launched by IIT Hyderabad & Crimson Energy, August 2026.
• ICAR’s T2T Genome of Pigeonpea ‘Asha’: Released April 20, 2026, genome size 752.65 million base pairs.
• Jupiter Wagons & Lucchini RS Partnership: EUR 28 million investment, August 2026.
• RBI AD II Licences: Niyo Forex & GlobalPay, August 2026.
• Air India & Azerbaijan Airlines Codeshare: August 2026.
• Prasanta Mahapatra appointed SEBI Executive Director, August 2026.
• New Seahorse Species: ‘Hippocampus amandavincentae’ identified by KUFOS, August 2026.
• Dr. D. Y. Patil Passed Away: August 2026, aged 90; Padma Shri 1991.
• Hiroshima Day: August 6, 2026, 81st anniversary.
• International Clouded Leopard Day: August 4, 2026; CAP launched by GoI.

Current Affairs One-Liners

Question: भारत ने BRICS के राष्ट्रीय सांख्यिकी कार्यालयों की बैठक कब और कहाँ आयोजित की?
Answer: अगस्त 3-4, 2026 को लखनऊ, उत्तर प्रदेश में।

Question: C-DAC और GSI ने किस विषय पर MoU साइन किया?
Answer: खनिज अन्वेषण और आपदा प्रबंधन में उन्नत तकनीकों के लिए।

Question: IIT हैदराबाद ने किस नाम से भारत का पहला न्यूक्लियर ट्रेनिंग प्रोग्राम लॉन्च किया?
Answer: ANUGYAN।

Question: ICAR ने किस फसल की पहली T2T जीनोम विकसित की?
Answer: तुअर / अरहर (Pigeonpea) की ‘Asha’ किस्म।

Question: Niyo Forex और GlobalPay को RBI से कौन-सी लाइसेंस मिली?
Answer: Perpetual Authorised Dealer Category II (AD II) Licence।

Question: एयर इंडिया ने किस देश की एयरलाइन के साथ कोडशेयर पार्टनरशिप की?
Answer: अजरबैजान एयरलाइंस (AZAL)।

Question: SEBI के नए Executive Director कौन बने?
Answer: प्रसंता महापात्र।

Question: केरल के शोधकर्ताओं ने कौन-सी नई सीहॉर्स प्रजाति खोजी?
Answer: Hippocampus amandavincentae।

Question: डॉ. डी. वाई. पाटिल को भारत सरकार ने कौन-सा सम्मान दिया था?
Answer: पद्मश्री, 1991 में।

Question: Hiroshima Day कब मनाया जाता है?
Answer: हर साल 6 अगस्त को।

FAQ

Q1: BRICS के NSO मीटिंग का विषय क्या था?

A1: “Quality Statistics as a Driver of Change” था।

Q2: ANUGYAN प्रोग्राम किस संस्थान ने लॉन्च किया?

A2: IIT Hyderabad ने Crimson Energy के साथ मिलकर लॉन्च किया।

Q3: Niyo Forex को किस प्रकार की RBI की मंजूरी मिली?

A3: Perpetual AD II Licence मिली।

Q4: ICAR ने किस फसल की पूर्ण T2T जीनोम विकसित की?

A4: तुअर/अरहर (Pigeonpea) की ‘Asha’ किस्म की।

Q5: International Clouded Leopard Day कब और क्यों मनाया जाता है?

A5: 4 अगस्त को, बादलदार तेंदुए के संरक्षण के लिए जागरूकता बढ़ाने हेतु।

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