Welcome to Selection Pro's Current Affairs 11 August 2026. This page covers the most important national, international, sports, business and education-related developments useful for competitive examinations. The current affairs have been selected with an exam-oriented approach so that students preparing for UPSC, SSC CGL, CHSL, Banking, Railway, Defence, State PSC and other government exams can revise important facts quickly.
📑 Table of Contents
- 1. Amit Shah Agrees to Address Parliament
- 2. Assam Flood Death Toll Reaches 100
- 3. Abu Dhabi Offers Free UAE Entry Visa to Eligible Indian Travellers
- 4. Sarfaraz Khan Replaces Injured Sai Sudharsan
- 5. India Wins Two Medals at U20 World Championships
- 6. NBFC Gold Loans Rise 69.3%
- 7. Indian Railways Approves New Train Services
- 8. UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key Update
- 9. Anjani Kumar's Diplomatic Engagement with Ukraine
- 10. Khudiram Bose Martyrdom Day
- Current Affairs MCQ Practice
- Frequently Asked Questions
⚡ Quick Revision: Today's Current Affairs
- Amit Shah agreed to address Parliament over issues surrounding the 'Sansad Chalo' march.
- Assam's flood-related death toll reached 100 according to the reported DRIMS bulletin.
- Abu Dhabi launched a programme offering eligible Indian travellers a UAE entry visa at no extra cost under specified conditions.
- Sarfaraz Khan replaced injured batter Sai Sudharsan in India's upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.
- Basant Kumar won silver and Shahnavaz Khan won bronze at the U20 World Championships in Eugene.
- NBFC credit against gold jewellery rose 69.3% year-on-year to ₹3.41 lakh crore in June 2026.
- Indian Railways approved two new trains and extended services of four trains.
- NTA announced that the UGC NET June 2026 answer key would be released during the week.
- India's Ambassador-designate to Ukraine Anjani Kumar presented his Letter of Credence copy to Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister.
- Khudiram Bose Martyrdom Day is observed every year on 11 August.
Amit Shah Agrees to Address Parliament Amid Protest Row
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has agreed to address Parliament amid the Opposition's questions regarding the alleged use of force against protesters during the 'Sansad Chalo' march.
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that the government was ready for the Home Minister to address the Monsoon Session and appealed to the Opposition to maintain the decorum of Parliament.
📌 Exam Facts
- Home Minister: Amit Shah
- Parliamentary Affairs Minister: Kiren Rijiju
- Session: Monsoon Session 2026
- Topic: Parliamentary proceedings and protest-related issues
Assam Flood Death Toll Reaches 100
According to the Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS) bulletin reported on 10 August, the death toll from the ongoing floods in Assam reached 100.
Among the affected districts, Sivasagar was reported to have the highest number of deaths, with 49 fatalities.
📌 Important for Exams
Assam is one of India's major flood-prone states because of its geographical location, river systems and monsoon rainfall.
Abu Dhabi Offers Free UAE Entry Visa to Eligible Indian Travellers
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has launched a tourism programme under which eligible Indian citizens can receive a UAE entry visa at no additional cost.
The programme is scheduled to run from 1 August to 31 October 2026.
To qualify, Indian travellers must book an eligible package that includes at least a three-night stay in Abu Dhabi through participating travel partners or online travel agencies.
🎯 Remember
Country: United Arab Emirates
Destination: Abu Dhabi
Programme: Free UAE entry visa for eligible Indian travellers
Period: 1 August – 31 October 2026
Sarfaraz Khan Replaces Injured Sai Sudharsan
Indian batter Sai Sudharsan has been ruled out of India's upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka because of a right-toe injury.
Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan has been named as his replacement in the Indian squad.
The Test series between India and Sri Lanka is scheduled to begin on 15 August 2026.
🏏 Sports Revision
- Injured player: Sai Sudharsan
- Replacement: Sarfaraz Khan
- Opponent: Sri Lanka
- Format: Test cricket
- Series start: 15 August 2026
India Wins Two Medals at U20 World Championships
India achieved a historic double at the U20 World Championships in Eugene, USA.
Basant Kumar won the silver medal in the high jump event.
Shahnavaz Khan won the bronze medal in the long jump event.
🏆 Important Records
- Basant Kumar became the first Indian high-jumper to win a medal at the U20 World Championships.
- Shahnavaz Khan became the first Indian male long-jumper to win a medal at the championships.
NBFC Gold Loans Rise 69.3% Year-on-Year
According to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), credit against gold jewellery provided by non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) increased sharply.
Gold-jewellery-backed credit increased by 69.3% year-on-year to around ₹3.41 lakh crore in June 2026.
The growth was significantly higher than the 40.6% recorded in June 2025.
💰 Banking Exam Facts
- Institution: RBI
- Sector: NBFC
- Loan category: Gold jewellery-backed credit
- Growth: 69.3% YoY
- Amount: ₹3.41 lakh crore
- Reference month: June 2026
Indian Railways Approves New Train Services
The Ministry of Railways approved the induction of two new trains in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat.
The ministry also approved the extension of services of four trains and new stoppages for seven trains.
The changes are aimed at improving connectivity and providing passengers with additional travel options.
🚆 Quick Fact
The update is particularly relevant for questions related to Indian Railways, transport infrastructure and connectivity.
UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key to Be Released This Week
The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced an official update regarding the answer key for the UGC NET June 2026 examination.
According to the reported NTA press note, the answer keys for UGC NET June 2026 and other listed examinations, including CSIR-NET and ICAR-related examinations, were scheduled for release during the week.
📚 Exam Facts
- Exam: UGC NET June 2026
- Conducting body: National Testing Agency
- Update: Answer key release
- Related exams mentioned: CSIR-NET and ICAR examinations
India's Ambassador-Designate to Ukraine Presents Letter of Credence
India's Ambassador-designate to Ukraine Anjani Kumar presented a copy of his Letter of Credence to Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Olexandr Mischenko.
The meeting took place at Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kyiv. Both sides discussed ways to further strengthen India–Ukraine bilateral relations.
🌍 International Relations
- Indian Ambassador-designate: Anjani Kumar
- Country: Ukraine
- Ukrainian official: Olexandr Mischenko
- Key topic: Strengthening bilateral relations
Khudiram Bose Martyrdom Day Observed on 11 August
Khudiram Bose Martyrdom Day is observed every year on 11 August to remember one of India's youngest revolutionary freedom fighters.
Khudiram Bose was executed by the British colonial government on 11 August 1908 at the age of 18.
His sacrifice became an important symbol of courage and resistance during India's freedom struggle.
🇮🇳 Important History Facts
- Name: Khudiram Bose
- Martyrdom: 11 August 1908
- Age at martyrdom: 18 years
- Martyrdom Day: 11 August
🎯 Most Important Facts to Remember
- Amit Shah — agreed to address Parliament.
- Assam floods — reported death toll reached 100.
- Abu Dhabi — free UAE entry visa programme for eligible Indian travellers.
- Sarfaraz Khan — replaced Sai Sudharsan.
- Basant Kumar — U20 high jump silver.
- Shahnavaz Khan — U20 long jump bronze.
- NBFC gold jewellery credit — 69.3% YoY growth.
- Indian Railways — two new trains approved.
- NTA — UGC NET June 2026 answer key update.
- Khudiram Bose Martyrdom Day — 11 August.
📝 Current Affairs MCQ Practice
Test your preparation with these 10 exam-oriented questions based on today's current affairs.
Q1. Who agreed to address Parliament amid questions related to the 'Sansad Chalo' march?
A) Rajnath Singh
B) Amit Shah
C) Kiren Rijiju
D) S. Jaishankar
The Union Home Minister Amit Shah agreed to address Parliament on the issue.
Q2. Which district of Assam reported the highest number of deaths in the reported flood bulletin?
A) Kamrup
B) Dibrugarh
C) Sivasagar
D) Jorhat
Sivasagar reported the highest number of deaths in the cited DRIMS bulletin.
Q3. Which destination launched a programme offering eligible Indian travellers a UAE entry visa at no extra cost?
A) Dubai
B) Sharjah
C) Abu Dhabi
D) Ajman
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi launched the programme.
Q4. Who replaced Sai Sudharsan in India's upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka?
A) Ruturaj Gaikwad
B) Sarfaraz Khan
C) Shubman Gill
D) Abhimanyu Easwaran
Q5. Who won silver in high jump at the U20 World Championships?
A) Basant Kumar
B) Shahnavaz Khan
C) Neeraj Chopra
D) Tejaswin Shankar
Q6. By what percentage did NBFC credit against gold jewellery grow year-on-year in June 2026?
A) 40.6%
B) 50.2%
C) 69.3%
D) 75.5%
Q7. Which organisation announced the UGC NET June 2026 answer key update?
A) UPSC
B) NTA
C) UGC
D) CBSE
Q8. Anjani Kumar is India's Ambassador-designate to which country?
A) Russia
B) Poland
C) Ukraine
D) Hungary
Q9. Khudiram Bose Martyrdom Day is observed on which date?
A) 9 August
B) 10 August
C) 11 August
D) 15 August
Q10. How many new trains were approved for induction according to the reported railway update?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
💡 Current Affairs Preparation Tips
- Revise today's 10 current affairs at least twice.
- Pay special attention to names, dates, organisations and numbers.
- Attempt the MCQs without looking at the answers first.
- For SSC and Banking exams, focus on factual information.
- For UPSC, understand the background and significance of important national and international developments.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important current affairs of 11 August 2026?
Important updates include Parliament developments, Assam floods, Abu Dhabi's visa programme for Indian travellers, India's U20 athletics medals, NBFC gold-loan growth, railway updates, UGC NET answer key news, India-Ukraine diplomatic engagement and Khudiram Bose Martyrdom Day.
Who won the U20 World Championships high jump silver medal?
Indian athlete Basant Kumar won the silver medal in high jump at the U20 World Championships in Eugene, USA.
When is Khudiram Bose Martyrdom Day observed?
Khudiram Bose Martyrdom Day is observed every year on 11 August.
Who replaced Sai Sudharsan in India's Test squad?
Sarfaraz Khan replaced Sai Sudharsan after the latter was ruled out because of a right-toe injury.
What was the growth in NBFC gold jewellery credit?
Credit against gold jewellery by NBFCs increased 69.3% year-on-year to around ₹3.41 lakh crore in June 2026.
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