Daily Current Affairs 28th August 2026
Daily Current Affairs 28th August 2026
🇮🇳 National Current Affairs
1. India’s Forex Reserves Reach Record High
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose to a record $729.33 billion as of August 21, 2026. The increase was supported by strong capital inflows and higher foreign-currency assets and gold holdings.
2. Three New NIA Special Courts Established
The Government has established three new National Investigation Agency (NIA) special courts in Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and Bihar to speed up the trial of terrorism-related cases.
3. Industrial Output Growth Falls to 6.7%
India’s industrial production growth reportedly declined to 6.7% in July 2026, compared with 8.8% in June.
4. Critical Minerals Innovation Hackathon 2026 Launched
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy launched the Critical Minerals Innovation Hackathon 2026 (CMiH 2026) to encourage technology-based solutions and strengthen India’s critical-minerals ecosystem.
🏔️ Jammu & Kashmir / Ladakh
5. Ladakh to Get High Court Bench
President Droupadi Murmu has notified a new regulation enabling sittings of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court in Ladakh, strengthening judicial access in the Union Territory.
6. JKBOSE Class 11 Result 2026 Released
The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has released the Class 11 result for 2026. Students can check their results through the official JKBOSE result facility.
7. Flood Risk Highlighted for J&K and Ladakh
Recent catastrophic flooding in Nepal has raised concerns about similar vulnerabilities in Himalayan regions, including Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, where flash floods, landslides and glacial hazards remain major risks.
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🌍 International Affairs
8. New Prime Minister Elected in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir
Syed Iftikhar Ali Gillani of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz was elected Prime Minister of Pakistan-administered Kashmir on August 28, securing 30 of 44 votes in the regional assembly.
9. India Signs Javelin Missile Agreement with US
India signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance with the United States for procurement of the Javelin anti-tank guided missile system, strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries.
🌿 Environment
10. Three New Elephant Corridors Notified in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu has notified three new elephant corridors in the Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary, aimed at improving elephant movement and reducing human-wildlife conflict.
📝 Quick Revision
Forex Reserves: $729.33 billion
New NIA Courts: Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan & Bihar
CMiH 2026: G. Kishan Reddy
Ladakh: High Court bench provision notified
JKBOSE: Class 11 Result 2026 released
New PM of Pakistan-administered Kashmir: Syed Iftikhar Ali Gillani
Defence Deal: Javelin missile system with the US
New Elephant Corridors: 3 in Tamil Nadu