Daily Current Affairs 26th August 2026

🇮🇳 National Current Affairs

1. Kerala Officially Becomes “Keralam”
The name-change process from Kerala to Keralam has taken effect from 25 August 2026 under the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Act, 2026. The change follows the state government’s long-standing demand and parliamentary approval.

2. Public Examination Reform 2.0 Proposed
The proposed Public Examination Reform 2.0 (PER 2.0) focuses on strengthening the integrity of major recruitment and entrance examinations through auditable procedures, end-to-end chain-of-custody tracking and greater institutional accountability.

3. DRDO Conducts High-Altitude Parachute Trial
The Defence Research and Development Organisation conducted a high-altitude trial of an indigenous Military Combat Parachute System, strengthening India’s indigenous defence technology capabilities.

4. e-Shram Portal Completes Five Years
The e-Shram Portal, designed to create a national database of unorganised workers, has completed five years. It remains an important platform for connecting unorganised workers with social-security schemes.

5. India–Seychelles Cooperation in Fisheries
India and Seychelles held a high-level bilateral meeting focusing on fisheries, aquaculture and the blue economy. Discussions included marine aquaculture, tuna fisheries, AI-based fisheries monitoring, post-harvest technology and marine conservation.

🌍 International Current Affairs

6. India–China Hold Border Talks
Senior Indian and Chinese officials held talks in Beijing on 25 August 2026 regarding the boundary question and bilateral relations. Both sides agreed to continue efforts toward a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable settlement while maintaining stability along the border.

7. Flash Flood Hits Nepal–Tibet Border
A devastating flash flood struck areas near the Nepal–China border, killing at least nine people and leaving several others missing. The disaster damaged villages and infrastructure in the Himalayan region.

🏔️ Jammu & Kashmir Current Affairs

8. Eight Terror Suspects Arrested in Kashmir
Security forces arrested eight suspected terror associates during coordinated operations in Shopian and Pulwama. Arms, ammunition, grenades, magazines and other incriminating material were recovered during the operations.

9. Power Crisis in Jammu & Kashmir
J&K is facing power shortages following the temporary shutdown of major hydroelectric projects, including Baglihar Stage-I and Salal, for silt-flushing operations. Baglihar Stage-I has a capacity of 450 MW and remained non-operational as restoration work continued.

💰 Economy & Banking

10. Indian Stock Market Falls
Indian equities declined on 26 August, with losses in IT stocks and Reliance Industries weighing on the market.

11. Gold Prices Decline
Gold prices extended their decline on 26 August after U.S. inflation data came broadly in line with expectations.

🏆 Sports Current Affairs

12. US Open 2026 Begins Soon
The 2026 US Open Tennis Championship is scheduled in New York from 30 August to 13 September 2026. Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina are among the major players attracting attention ahead of the tournament.

📌 Important One-Liners

Kerala’s new official name: Keralam

Public Examination Reform: PER 2.0

Major J&K power project affected: Baglihar Stage-I

Baglihar Stage-I capacity: 450 MW

Eight terror suspects arrested: Shopian and Pulwama, J&K

India–Seychelles focus: Fisheries and Blue Economy

India–China border talks: Beijing

US Open 2026: 30 August–13 September

📝 Current Affairs Quiz – 26 August 2026

1. What is the new official name of Kerala?
A) Keralam
B) Kerala Nadu
C) Malabar
D) Cheralam
Answer: A) Keralam

2. What does PER 2.0 relate to?
A) Banking reforms
B) Public examination reforms
C) Defence reforms
D) Agricultural reforms
Answer: B) Public examination reforms

3. Which J&K hydropower project has a capacity of 450 MW?
A) Salal
B) Baglihar Stage-I
C) Uri-II
D) Dulhasti
Answer: B) Baglihar Stage-I

4. India recently held high-level talks with which country on fisheries and the blue economy?
A) Maldives
B) Seychelles
C) Mauritius
D) Sri Lanka
Answer: B) Seychelles

5. Where were India–China border talks held on 25 August 2026?
A) New Delhi
B) Shanghai
C) Beijing
D) Kathmandu
Answer: C) Beijing