Daily Current Affairs 19th August 2026

🇮🇳 National Affairs

1. Supreme Court Seeks Reforms on NTA
The Supreme Court has stressed the need to institutionalise the National Testing Agency (NTA) and sought an affidavit from the Centre detailing measures to prevent examination paper leaks.

2. RBI Keeps Focus on Inflation Risks
RBI policymakers have indicated that there may be no room for further rate cuts and that interest-rate hikes could be considered if inflationary pressures intensify. The repo rate remains at 5.25%, while the RBI has projected 2026–27 economic growth at 6.7%.

🌍 International Affairs

3. US Reviews J&K Travel Advisory
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, during his visit to Srinagar, said the United States would review its travel advisory concerning Jammu & Kashmir.

🏔️ Jammu & Kashmir

4. Security Operations Underway in Udhampur, Reasi & Kathua
Security forces have launched search operations in parts of Udhampur, Reasi and Kathua following reports of suspicious movements.

5. Heavy Rainfall Recorded Across Jammu Region
Several parts of the Jammu region received significant rainfall during the past 24 hours, with Jammu district recording 88.7 mm of rain.

6. High Court Declares August 26 Holiday
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has declared 26 August 2026 a holiday and 19 December 2026 a working day.

🏏 Sports

7. India Strengthens Test Blueprint After Galle Victory
India’s recent Test victory in Galle over Sri Lanka has been described as an important step in strengthening the team’s long-term Test strategy and overseas performance.

📌 Important One-Liners

RBI Repo Rate: 5.25%

RBI Growth Forecast: 6.7%

J&K High Court Holiday: 26 August 2026

Heavy Rainfall: Jammu recorded 88.7 mm

US Ambassador: Sergio Gor

NTA: Supreme Court seeks reforms to prevent paper leaks.