Daily Current Affairs 10th August 2026
Daily Current Affairs 10th August 2026
🇮🇳 National Affairs
1. Kerala Name Change Bill Introduced
The Union Government introduced the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha to change the official name of Kerala to “Keralam.” The proposal is linked to Article 3 of the Constitution.
2. Deepak Dhar Wins 2026 Dirac Medal
Indian theoretical physicist Professor Deepak Dhar has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Dirac Medal by the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) for his contributions to statistical mechanics.
3. New Mushroom Species Identified
A new mushroom species, Russula griseopurpurata, has been identified. It was found beneath sal trees in Meghalaya and West Bengal.
🌍 International Affairs
4. Saudi Arabia, Türkiye & Pakistan Sign Defence Pact
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed a defence pact, strengthening military and security cooperation among the three countries.
🏸 Sports
5. Ashmita Chaliha Creates History
Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha won the Korea Masters 2026 women’s singles title, becoming the first Indian to win the tournament. She defeated China’s Han Qianxi in the final.
6. Indian-Origin Players Win British Chess Championships
Shreyas Royal and Bodhana Sivanandan emerged as winners at the 2026 British Chess Championships.
🔬 Science & Technology
7. India’s Private Rocket Engine Milestone
India has developed its first privately built 800 kN full-flow staged-combustion LOX-methane rocket engine, marking a significant development in the country’s private space sector.
📌 Important One-Liners
Dirac Medal 2026: Deepak Dhar
Proposed new name of Kerala: Keralam
Constitutional Article for changing state names: Article 3
Korea Masters 2026 Women’s Singles: Ashmita Chaliha
Korea Masters category: BWF Super 300
New mushroom species: Russula griseopurpurata
Dirac Medal awarded by: ICTP
Ashmita Chaliha defeated: Han Qianxi