Published : August 09, 2026
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10 August 2026 Current Affairs – Important Points for Competitive Exams
10 August 2026 Current Affairs in English covering the most important National, International, Economy, Banking, Defence, Science & Technology, Sports and Important Days updates for UPSC, APPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, Police and other competitive examinations.
🇮🇳 National Affairs
1. GOBARdhan Scheme Approved – The Union Cabinet approved the GOBARdhan Scheme with a total outlay of ₹23,731 crore for FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36. The scheme aims to convert organic waste into clean energy and increase domestic Compressed Biogas (CBG) production.
2. Bhawana Kanth Creates History – Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth became the first woman fighter pilot of the Indian Air Force to complete the Fighter Combat Leader (FCL) course at TACDE, Gwalior.
3. India’s First Large-Format Additive Manufacturing Facility – Lohia Aerospace Systems Pvt Ltd and Israel-based Massivit signed an MoU to establish India's first commercial large-format additive manufacturing facility in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
🏦 Banking & Economy
4. RBI Upper-Layer NBFC List – RBI identified 17 NBFCs for inclusion in the Upper Layer for FY 2026-27. Tata Sons continues to remain in the list.
5. SBI Life–J&K Bank Partnership – SBI Life Insurance partnered with Jammu & Kashmir Bank to distribute insurance products through J&K Bank’s branch network, supporting the “Insurance for All by 2047” vision.
6. Indian Bank MSME Credit Outreach – Indian Bank approved ₹500 crore in MSME loans during its 120th Foundation Day credit outreach programme.
🛡️ Defence & Security
7. Agni-4 Missile Test-Fired – India successfully test-fired the Agni-4 Medium-Range Ballistic Missile from Chandipur, Odisha. The missile is a two-stage, solid-fuel, surface-to-surface ballistic missile with a range of approximately 4,000 km.
8. Exercise Pitch Black 2026 – The Indian Air Force participated in the multinational Exercise Pitch Black hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force. The 2026 edition involved 19 nations and was conducted from bases in Australia's Northern Territory and Queensland.
🌍 International Affairs
9. Mount Bromo Wildfire – Indonesia – Indonesia deployed aircraft and hundreds of firefighters to tackle a major wildfire in Mount Bromo National Park on Java Island. Mount Bromo is an active volcanic cinder cone located in the Sandsea Caldera.
10. Qadr-F Missile – The Qadr-F is an Iranian ballistic missile based on the Shahab-3 missile family. Its reported range is approximately 2,000–2,500 km.
♟️ Sports
11. R Praggnanandhaa Wins Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz – Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa won his maiden Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz title, finishing with 23.5 points.
12. John Turner Retires – England fast bowler John Turner announced his retirement from professional cricket at the age of 25 due to recurring injuries.
📅 Important Days
13. National Handloom Day – 7 August – Observed to recognise India's handloom weavers and the contribution of the handloom sector. The day commemorates the Swadeshi Movement launched on 7 August 1905.
14. Quit India Movement Day – 8 August – Observed to commemorate the Quit India Movement of 1942, associated with Mahatma Gandhi's “Do or Die” call.
15. Nagasaki Day – 9 August – Observed annually to remember the victims of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan, in 1945. 2026 marks its 81st anniversary.
16. International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples – 9 August – The 2026 theme is “Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Well-being.”
🌿 Environment & Geography
17. Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary – Located in Sonitpur district of Assam, the sanctuary covers about 220 sq km and is known for elephants, Indian bison, rhinoceros, leopard and tiger.
🎯 Quick Revision – One-Liners
GOBARdhan Scheme Outlay: ₹23,731 crore
First Woman Fighter Combat Leader: Bhawana Kanth
Agni-4 Range: Approximately 4,000 km
Exercise Pitch Black Host: Royal Australian Air Force
Pitch Black 2026 Participants: 19 nations
Upper-Layer NBFCs FY27: 17
Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz Winner: R Praggnanandhaa
Nagasaki Day: 9 August
World Indigenous Peoples Day: 9 August
National Handloom Day: 7 August
These points are compiled from current affairs updates published for 8–10 August 2026, with emphasis on topics relevant to competitive examinations.
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