Welcome to Selection Pro's Today Current Affairs 12 August 2026. This daily current affairs page covers 10 important and verified national, international, business, education, sports and science-related developments useful for SSC, UPSC, Banking, Railway, Defence, State PSC and other competitive examinations.
Table of Contents
- 1. Kerala Alteration of Name Bill Passed
- 2. India Adds 11 New E-Visa Entry Points
- 3. Colombia Hit by 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake
- 4. US to Make Several Immigration Applications Online-Only
- 5. Trump Supports FIFA President Gianni Infantino
- 6. RPSG to Acquire 1.4 GW Solar Portfolio
- 7. Women Representation in Top Listed Companies
- 8. India Wins Medals at International Linguistics Olympiad
- 9. UP Scholarship 2026-27 Registration
- 10. Total Solar Eclipse on 12 August 2026
- Current Affairs Quiz
Today's Quick Revision
- Lok Sabha passed the Kerala Alteration of Name Bill, 2026.
- India added 11 new international entry points for eligible e-visa holders.
- A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia.
- The US announced online-only filing for several immigration applications.
- RPSG is set to acquire a 1.4 GW operating solar portfolio.
- India won one gold and three bronze medals at the International Linguistics Olympiad 2026.
- A total solar eclipse occurs on 12 August 2026 and is not visible as a total eclipse from India.
Lok Sabha Passes Kerala Alteration of Name Bill, 2026
What happened?
The Lok Sabha passed the Kerala Alteration of Name Bill, 2026, which seeks to change the official name of the state from Kerala to Keralam.
The Bill was passed by voice vote without a formal discussion amid Opposition protests.
Exam Point
Proposed new name: Keralam
Bill: Kerala Alteration of Name Bill, 2026
House: Lok Sabha
India Adds 11 New International Entry Points for E-Visa
India has added 11 new international entry points for eligible foreign nationals holding valid Indian e-visas.
The expansion includes nine land ports and two airports. The newly included airports are Bhopal and Tirupati.
Following the expansion, India now has a total of 88 designated ports for e-visa entry.
Important Fact
The expansion is aimed at improving ease of entry for eligible international travellers, including tourism and business visitors.
7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Western Colombia
Western Colombia was struck by a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake. The earthquake caused major destruction and triggered rescue operations.
Reports on 12 August said that more than 100 people had died, with the reported toll rising as rescue teams continued operations.
Remember
Country: Colombia
Earthquake magnitude: 7.4
Region: Western Colombia
US to Make Several Immigration Applications Online-Only
The United States government is moving towards mandatory online filing for several immigration applications.
The changes cover applications related to areas such as green cards, citizenship and asylum.
The policy is linked to a new rule from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Exam Point
US agency: USCIS
Major change: Online filing for several immigration applications
Donald Trump Supports FIFA President Gianni Infantino
US President Donald Trump expressed support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Trump said that removing Infantino from his position would be a "terrible mistake".
The development comes amid criticism of Infantino following a failed proposal involving part of FIFA's World Cup business.
Quick Fact
FIFA President: Gianni Infantino
Organisation: FIFA
RPSG to Acquire 1.4 GW Operating Solar Portfolio
The RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group (RPSG) announced that it is set to acquire a 1.4 GW operating solar power portfolio from ReNew Solar Power.
The reported value of the transaction is approximately ₹4,859 crore.
The portfolio consists of six solar projects located in Rajasthan and Karnataka.
Exam Point
Buyer: RPSG
Capacity: 1.4 GW
Value: ₹4,859 crore
Projects: Rajasthan and Karnataka
Women Representation in India's Top Listed Companies
Data shared by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in the Lok Sabha highlighted the representation of women in senior positions among India's top 500 listed companies.
According to the data, 9 women serve as CEOs and 25 women serve as Managing Directors among these companies.
| Position | Women |
|---|---|
| CEO | 9 |
| Managing Director | 25 |
| Executive Director | 67 |
| CFO | 22 |
India Wins One Gold and Three Bronze Medals at IOL 2026
The Indian team performed strongly at the International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL) 2026 held in Romania.
India won one gold medal and three bronze medals.
Shrilakshmi Venkatraman won the gold medal. Aarav Anil Rao, Nishanth Shankar Lakshmanan and Advay Misra won bronze medals.
Remember
Event: International Linguistics Olympiad 2026
Host country: Romania
India's medal tally: 1 Gold + 3 Bronze
UP Scholarship 2026-27 Registration Opens for Classes 9 to 12
The Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department has opened the registration portal for students studying in Classes 9 to 12 under the UP Scholarship 2026-27 programme.
Eligible students from categories including General, SC, ST, OBC and minority communities can apply according to the applicable scheme and eligibility conditions.
Exam Point
State: Uttar Pradesh
Scholarship year: 2026-27
Classes covered: 9 to 12
Total Solar Eclipse Occurs on 12 August 2026
A total solar eclipse occurs on 12 August 2026. During a total solar eclipse, the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun and completely blocks the Sun for observers within the path of totality.
According to NASA, the path of totality crosses areas including Greenland, Iceland, the Atlantic region and northern Spain.
The total eclipse is not visible from India.
Science & Geography Fact
Event: Total Solar Eclipse
Date: 12 August 2026
Major visibility: Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain
India: Total eclipse not visible
12 August 2026 Current Affairs: One-Liner Revision
| No. | Current Affair | Key Fact |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kerala Name Bill | Kerala → Keralam |
| 2 | India E-Visa | 11 new entry points |
| 3 | Colombia Earthquake | 7.4 magnitude |
| 4 | US Immigration | Online filing expansion |
| 5 | FIFA | Gianni Infantino |
| 6 | Solar Portfolio | 1.4 GW |
| 7 | Women CEOs | 9 among top 500 listed companies |
| 8 | IOL 2026 | 1 Gold + 3 Bronze |
| 9 | UP Scholarship | Classes 9–12 |
| 10 | Solar Eclipse | 12 August 2026 |
Current Affairs Quiz 12 August 2026
Test your preparation with these exam-oriented MCQs based on today's current affairs.
Q1. What new name is proposed for the state of Kerala?
A) Keral Nadu
B) Keralam
C) Kerala Pradesh
D) Malayala
Answer: B) Keralam
Q2. How many new international entry points did India add for e-visa entry?
A) 8
B) 9
C) 11
D) 15
Answer: C) 11
Q3. What was the reported magnitude of the earthquake in western Colombia?
A) 6.4
B) 6.9
C) 7.4
D) 8.1
Answer: C) 7.4
Q4. Which US agency is responsible for the immigration filing system mentioned in today's news?
A) NASA
B) USCIS
C) FBI
D) NOAA
Answer: B) USCIS
Q5. Who is the current FIFA President mentioned in today's news?
A) Gianni Infantino
B) Aleksander Čeferin
C) Arsène Wenger
D) David Beckham
Answer: A) Gianni Infantino
Q6. What is the capacity of the solar portfolio RPSG is set to acquire?
A) 500 MW
B) 750 MW
C) 1.0 GW
D) 1.4 GW
Answer: D) 1.4 GW
Q7. How many women are CEOs among India's top 500 listed companies according to the cited data?
A) 9
B) 15
C) 25
D) 67
Answer: A) 9
Q8. Where was the International Linguistics Olympiad 2026 held?
A) India
B) Romania
C) France
D) Germany
Answer: B) Romania
Q9. Which students can apply under the UP Scholarship 2026-27 update mentioned today?
A) Classes 1–5
B) Classes 6–8
C) Classes 9–12
D) Only college students
Answer: C) Classes 9–12
Q10. On which date does the total solar eclipse occur?
A) 10 August 2026
B) 11 August 2026
C) 12 August 2026
D) 13 August 2026
Answer: C) 12 August 2026
How to Prepare Current Affairs for Exams
- Revise today's 10 current affairs at least twice.
- Focus on names, dates, numbers, places and organisations.
- Solve the MCQs without looking at the answers.
- Revise the one-liner table before your mock test.
- Connect major current affairs with static GK topics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are today's current affairs for 12 August 2026?
Today's important topics include the Kerala Alteration of Name Bill, India's new e-visa entry points, the Colombia earthquake, US immigration filing changes, the RPSG solar acquisition, the International Linguistics Olympiad and the total solar eclipse.
Which exams can use these current affairs?
These current affairs are useful for SSC, UPSC, Banking, Railway, Defence, State PSC, CUET and other competitive examinations.
Is today's current affairs quiz included?
Yes. Ten practice MCQs based on the top 10 current affairs of 12 August 2026 are included on this page.
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