Daily Current Affairs 12th August 2026
Daily Current Affairs 12th August 2026
🇮🇳 National Current Affairs
1. Lok Sabha Passes NCDC Amendment Bill
The Lok Sabha passed the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) Amendment Bill, 2026, aimed at expanding financial support to a wider range of cooperative societies.
2. Kerala Name Change Bill Passed
The Lok Sabha passed the Kerala Name Change Bill, 2026, proposing to change the constitutional name of the state from Kerala to Keralam.
3. New MoES Secretary Appointed
Dr. Srinivasa Kumar Tummala, an oceanographer and scientist, assumed charge as Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) on August 11, 2026.
4. ₹21.35 Crore Scholarship Disbursed to Agriculture Students
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched an NSP-based scholarship and fellowship disbursement initiative. More than 6,000 agriculture students received ₹21.35 crore through Direct Benefit Transfer.
5. India Gets Mobile Food Testing Lab Accreditation Scheme
The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) launched India’s first accreditation scheme for Mobile Food Testing Laboratories.
🌍 International Current Affairs
6. India Reaffirms Elephant Conservation
India observed World Elephant Day on August 12, highlighting elephant conservation, habitat protection and measures to reduce human-elephant conflict. India has 33 Elephant Reserves.
7. India-China Border Issue
India reiterated that maintaining peace and tranquillity along the India-China border remains important for the overall development of bilateral relations.
8. India Gifts Peacocks to UN Geneva
India donated five peacocks, including a rare white-feathered male, to the UN Office at Geneva as part of its cultural and diplomatic outreach.
🏔️ Jammu & Kashmir Current Affairs
9. Srinagar Likely to Host Irani Cup 2026
The Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar is likely to host the Irani Cup 2026, scheduled from October 1 to 5, 2026.
10. Multi-Layered Security in Kashmir Ahead of I-Day
Security arrangements have been intensified across Kashmir ahead of Independence Day on August 15, with extensive security measures and checking being carried out.
11. J&K Seeks Additional PG Medical Seats
Jammu & Kashmir has sought more than 300 additional postgraduate medical seats from the National Medical Commission.
🏆 Sports Current Affairs
12. J&K’s Atiqa Mir Makes History
Jammu & Kashmir racing talent Atiqa Mir became the youngest Indian to record two top-10 finishes in the FIA European Championship.
📅 Important Day
World Elephant Day – 12 August
World Elephant Day is observed annually on August 12 to raise awareness about elephant conservation, habitat protection and threats facing elephant populations.
🔑 One-Liners for Exams
World Elephant Day: 12 August
Kerala proposed new constitutional name: Keralam
NCDC: National Cooperative Development Corporation
NCDC Headquarters: New Delhi
New MoES Secretary: Dr. Srinivasa Kumar Tummala
Scholarship amount disbursed: ₹21.35 crore
Agriculture students benefited: 6,000+
Irani Cup venue likely: Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium, Srinagar
Irani Cup dates: October 1–5, 2026
India’s Elephant Reserves: 33