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Complete current affairs for August 2026 with Tamil summaries and MCQs for TNPSC Group 1, 2, 4 & VAO.

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Polity 25 Aug 2026
CEC Gyanesh Kumar: BLOs Are the Foundational Pillars of India's Democracy
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said on 25 August 2026 that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are the foundational pillars of …
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Governance 25 Aug 2026
National Traders' Welfare Board Holds 100th VC Meeting
The National Traders' Welfare Board held its 100th video-conference meeting on 25 August 2026 to strengthen engagement with traders across …
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Education 25 Aug 2026
36th Annual Conference of Vice-Chancellors of Agricultural Universities Begins in New Delhi
The 36th Annual Conference of Vice-Chancellors of Agricultural Universities commenced in New Delhi on 25 August 2026 to chart reforms …
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International Relations 25 Aug 2026
Piyush Goyal Chairs India-Japan Industry Roundtable on Semiconductors and AI in Tokyo
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal chaired an India-Japan Industry Roundtable on Semiconductors and Artificial Intelligence in Tokyo on …
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Judiciary 24 Aug 2026
ECI Tells Madras High Court It Does Not Intend to Hold Bye-Elections to Five Tamil Nadu Constituencies
ECI told the Madras High Court on 24 Aug 2026 it does not intend to hold bye-elections to five TN …
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Schemes & Welfare Programs 24 Aug 2026
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Unveils 'Annapoorani Super Six' LPG Scheme, Expands Free Bus Travel, Shelves Parandur Airport
TN CM Vijay announced the 'Annapoorani Super Six' LPG scheme, expanded 'Vettri Payanam' free bus travel, and confirmed the Parandur …
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Health 24 Aug 2026
AIIA Launches 'Garbhini Mitra' Course to Strengthen Ayurveda-Based Maternal Wellness Support
The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) launched the 'Garbhini Mitra' course on 24 August 2026 to strengthen Ayurveda-based maternal …
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International Relations 24 Aug 2026
Envoys of Six Nations Present Credentials to the President of India
Envoys of six nations presented their credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 24 August 2026.
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Economy 24 Aug 2026
Talabira II & III Coal Mines Mark Record Production in FY 2025-26
NLC India-allocated Talabira II & III coal mines recorded their highest-ever annual production in FY 2025-26, announced on 24 August …
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Science & Technology 24 Aug 2026
Vice President Launches India's First Non-GMO High-Expansion Popcorn Maize Hybrid Seed
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan launched India's first non-GMO high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed in Andhra Pradesh on 24 August …
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Science & Technology 23 Aug 2026
National Space Day 2026: PM Modi Interacts with Space Startup Founders
India observed National Space Day on 23 August 2026; PM Modi interacted with CEOs of private space startups on debris …
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Tamilnadu 22 Aug 2026
Madras Day 2026 Marks the 387th Anniversary of the Founding of Chennai
Chennai observed Madras Day on 22 August 2026, marking the 387th anniversary of the 1639 founding of Madras, with heritage …
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Defence 22 Aug 2026
INS Sudarshini Arrives in Lisbon, Portugal, on Lokayan-26 Voyage
Indian Navy sail training ship INS Sudarshini reached Lisbon, Portugal, on 22 August 2026, its 15th port call during the …
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Defence 22 Aug 2026
Indian Navy Receives Mangrol, Third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft Built by CSL
Cochin Shipyard Limited delivered Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, to the Indian Navy on 22 August 2026.
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Art and Culture 21 Aug 2026
First Steering Committee Meeting of 57th International Film Festival of India Held
The first Steering Committee meeting for the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) was held on 21 August 2026 …
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Economy 21 Aug 2026
DPIIT Reports 29 FDI Investments Worth Rs 4,895.65 Crore Under Revised Framework
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade reported 29 FDI investment proposals worth Rs 4,895.65 crore approved under …
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Art and Culture 21 Aug 2026
Vice President Inaugurates 'MALHAR 2026', Celebrating India's Classical Music Heritage
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the classical music festival 'MALHAR 2026' on 21 August 2026, celebrating India's rich classical …
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International Relations 21 Aug 2026
India Hosts 12th BRICS Communications Ministers' Meeting in Pune
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia led the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers' Meeting in Pune on 21 August 2026, focusing on sustainable …
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International Relations 20 Aug 2026
Prime Minister Modi Congratulates Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema on Re-election
PM Narendra Modi congratulates Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election as President of Zambia, on 20 August 2026.
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Defence 20 Aug 2026
India and Japan Issue Joint Press Statement as Defence Ministers Hold Bilateral Talks in New Delhi
India and Japan issue a Joint Press Statement on 20 August 2026 after Raksha Mantri holds bilateral talks with Japan's …
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Economy 20 Aug 2026
DPIIT Signs MoUs with PhonePe and Shell India to Strengthen Startup Ecosystem
DPIIT signs Memoranda of Understanding with PhonePe and Shell India on 20 August 2026 to support DPIIT-recognised startups and boost …
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Sports and Culturals 19 Aug 2026
65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament Opens at Ambedkar Stadium
The 65th Subroto Cup International Football Tournament opened with a grand ceremony at Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi, on 19 August …
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Defence 19 Aug 2026
India to Host 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in New Delhi in February 2027
India will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in New Delhi in February 2027, the Ministry of Defence announced …
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Infrastructure / Transport 19 Aug 2026
Union Cabinet Approves 4-Lane Upgrade of Muzaffarpur-Sitamarhi-Sonbarsa Section of NH-22 in Bihar
Union Cabinet clears 4-lane upgrade of the Muzaffarpur-Sitamarhi-Sonbarsa section of NH-22 in Bihar on Hybrid Annuity Mode at a capital …
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Banking & Finance 19 Aug 2026
RBI Releases August MPC Minutes; Repo Rate Held at 5.25%, One Member Flags Case for Hike
RBI publishes minutes of its Aug 3-5 MPC meeting on 19 Aug 2026, showing a unanimous vote to hold the …
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Environment 19 Aug 2026
IMD Issues Heavy Rainfall Warning for Tamil Nadu Districts Including Nilgiris
India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rain over Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Villupuram, Tiruvannamalai and Nilgiris districts during 17-19 August 2026.
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Judiciary 19 Aug 2026
Madras High Court: No Room for Caste Discrimination in Places of Worship
Madras HC rules there is no room for caste-based discrimination in temples while addressing allegations at the Arulmigu Devaraja Swamy …
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Judiciary 19 Aug 2026
Madras High Court Dismisses PIL Against Dropping of Disqualification Proceedings Against AIADMK MLAs
Madras High Court dismisses a PIL challenging the withdrawal of disqualification proceedings against AIADMK MLAs who voted in favour of …
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Infrastructure / Transport 19 Aug 2026
Union Cabinet Approves Railway Multitracking Projects Covering Tamil Nadu, Odisha, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh
Union Cabinet clears four railway multitracking projects across eight districts in four states, including Tamil Nadu, adding about 410 km …
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Schemes & Welfare Programs 19 Aug 2026
Tamil Nadu Extends 365-Day Maternity Leave to Third Child for Women Employees
Tamil Nadu govt extends 365-day maternity leave for a third child to women state employees and announces enhanced MLA benefits, …
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