Daily Current Affairs 29 August 2026
Daily Current Affairs 29 August 2026
🇮🇳 National Current Affairs
1. National Sports Day 2026
India observes National Sports Day on 29 August every year.
The day marks the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.
Major Dhyan Chand played a key role in India’s Olympic hockey gold-medal victories in 1928, 1932 and 1936.
2. PM Jan Dhan Yojana Completes 12 Years
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) has completed 12 years.
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The scheme focuses on expanding financial inclusion by providing access to banking, savings, remittance, credit, insurance and pension services.
3. PM SVANidhi Scheme
The PM SVANidhi initiative continues to support street vendors through institutional credit and digital financial inclusion.
Recent updates have focused on restructuring and expanding the scheme’s benefits.
4. India’s First PPT ATH Plant
Hindalco has commissioned India’s first PPT ATH (precipitated/premium-grade alumina trihydrate) plant in Karnataka.
The development is significant for India’s advanced materials and manufacturing ecosystem.
🌏 International Current Affairs
5. India-China Boundary Talks
India and China reached an eight-point consensus during the 25th round of talks between their Special Representatives on the boundary question.
The talks were held in Beijing on 25 August 2026.
6. Nepal-Tibet Flash Flood Disaster
Severe flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border have caused widespread devastation.
The disaster was triggered by a glacial collapse, with hundreds confirmed dead and thousands reported missing.
India and China are among the countries assisting rescue and relief operations.
7. King Harald V of Norway Dies
King Harald V of Norway died on 28 August 2026 at the age of 89.
He had been Norway’s monarch for 35 years.
🏔️ Jammu & Kashmir Current Affairs
8. Security Alert Along LoC in Rajouri
Security forces launched search operations in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri following reports of suspected movement of an infiltrator.
Reports also indicated suspected drone activity along the Line of Control.
9. Srinagar Drainage System Reviewed
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reviewed the drainage system of Srinagar amid concerns over urban drainage and preparedness ahead of the winter season.
💰 Economy & Banking
10. RBI Relaxes FCNR(B) Swap Access Rule
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has relaxed the weekly access rule for the FCNR(B) swap facility for transactions exceeding US$100 million.
The move relates to foreign-currency funding and banking liquidity.
🔬 Science & Technology
11. Gene-Edited Rice Varieties
India has developed gene-edited rice varieties, with commercial production of Pusa varieties expected in the upcoming rabi season.
Gene editing is being explored to improve crop characteristics and agricultural productivity.
📌 Quick Revision – One-Liners
National Sports Day – 29 August
National Sports Day commemorates – Major Dhyan Chand
PMJDY completed – 12 years
India-China consensus – Eight-point consensus
India-China talks – 25th round of Special Representatives’ talks
Nepal-Tibet disaster – Glacial collapse-triggered flash floods
King Harald V – Died at 89
LoC security alert – Rajouri/Nowshera
FCNR(B) facility – RBI
Gene-edited crop highlighted