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24 अगस्त 2026 करेंट अफेयर्स
📅 24 August 2026
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Here are the most important national, international,
sports, education, economy and government-related updates
for 24 August 2026 Current Affairs.
This daily current affairs page is designed for students
preparing for SSC, UPSC, Railway, Banking,
Defence and State PCS exams.
Instead of reading dozens of headlines, revise these
Top 10 exam-oriented current affairs
and attempt the MCQs at the end.
📌 Today's Exam Focus
Today's important topics include
India-Russia relations, National Teachers Awards,
India Post digital services, education infrastructure,
sports, India-Nepal border cooperation and international
sports events.
These topics can be useful for
SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, UPSC Prelims,
RRB, Banking and Defence Current Affairs
preparation.
India-Russia Relations:
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is visiting
Russia on 23–24 August 2026 to co-chair the
27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental
Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological
and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC).
This is especially important for
UPSC International Relations,
SSC Current Affairs and Defence exams.
01
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
S. Jaishankar visits Russia for 27th India-Russia IRIGC-TEC
External Affairs Minister
S. Jaishankar is undertaking an official
visit to Russia from 23–24 August 2026.
During the visit, he will co-chair the
27th Session of the India-Russia
Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic,
Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation
(IRIGC-TEC).
He is also scheduled to meet Russian Foreign Minister
Sergey Lavrov to discuss regional and
global issues.
Why It Matters
India-Russia relations cover defence, energy,
trade, science and technology and strategic cooperation.
Therefore, this development is relevant for
UPSC International Relations and SSC
Current Affairs 2026.
📌 Exam Fact
IRIGC-TEC stands for
India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade,
Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation.
Possible Question:
Who is visiting Russia on 23–24 August 2026 to
co-chair the 27th IRIGC-TEC session?
Answer: S. Jaishankar
02
EDUCATION
National Teachers Awards 2026: 48 School Teachers Selected
The Government of India has announced that
48 school teachers will receive the
National Teachers Awards 2026.
President Droupadi Murmu will confer
the awards at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
on 5 September 2026, Teachers' Day.
The 48 teachers were selected through a
three-stage selection process at the
District, State and National levels.
Why It Matters
Education awards are important for
SSC, UPSC, Railway and State PCS
current affairs, especially questions related
to government initiatives and awards.
📌 Exam Facts
Award: National Teachers Awards 2026
Awardees: 48 school teachers
Venue: Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
Date: 5 September 2026
Possible Question:
How many school teachers have been selected for
the National Teachers Awards 2026?
Answer: 48
03
GOVERNMENT & DIGITAL SERVICES
Dak Sewa, Dak Mitra and Jan Sewa Connect Post Offices
The Department of Posts is scheduled to launch
Dak Sewa and Dak Mitra initiatives and
virtually inaugurate 14 Jan Sewa Connect Post Offices
on 24 August 2026.
The programme is aimed at strengthening citizen-centric
postal services and improving access to digital and
postal facilities.
Why It Matters
India Post's digital transformation is relevant to
government schemes, digital governance,
e-governance and SSC/UPSC current affairs.
📌 Exam Fact
The Department of Posts functions under the
Ministry of Communications.
Possible Question:
How many Jan Sewa Connect Post Offices are scheduled
for virtual inauguration on 24 August 2026?
Answer: 14
04
EDUCATION & STATE GOVERNMENT
Rajasthan Announces ₹12,500 Crore School Infrastructure Plan
Rajasthan has announced a
₹12,500 crore roadmap over five years
to improve government school infrastructure.
The plan includes construction of new school buildings,
repairs, maintenance and improvement of school facilities.
The development comes amid concerns regarding
infrastructure gaps in government schools across the state.
Why It Matters
State government education initiatives are useful for
State PCS, SSC and general awareness
current affairs.
📌 Exam Fact
Total planned allocation:
₹12,500 crore over five years.
Possible Question:
How much has Rajasthan planned to spend over five years
on the government school infrastructure overhaul?
Answer: ₹12,500 crore
05
SPORTS • CRICKET
Devdutt Padikkal Hits Another Test Century Against Sri Lanka
Indian batter Devdutt Padikkal scored
117 runs against Sri Lanka in the second
Test in Colombo.
It was Padikkal's second century of the Test series,
after his century in the first Test at Galle.
India finished Day 1 of the Colombo Test at
300/5.
Why It Matters
Major cricket performances are frequently useful for
SSC, Railway, Banking and Defence
sports current affairs.
📌 Exam Facts
Player: Devdutt Padikkal
Runs: 117
Venue: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Match: India vs Sri Lanka – 2nd Test
Possible Question:
How many runs did Devdutt Padikkal score in the
second Test against Sri Lanka?
Answer: 117 runs
06
SPORTS • FORMULA 1
Lando Norris Wins 2026 Dutch Grand Prix
Lando Norris of McLaren won the
2026 Dutch Grand Prix at
Circuit Zandvoort in the Netherlands.
The victory gave Norris his
second consecutive Formula 1 race win
after his previous victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Why It Matters
Formula 1 winners and major international sporting
events are useful for
Sports Current Affairs 2026 and
competitive examination General Awareness sections.
📌 Exam Facts
Winner: Lando Norris
Team: McLaren
Event: 2026 Dutch Grand Prix
Circuit: Zandvoort, Netherlands
Possible Question:
Who won the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix?
Answer: Lando Norris
07
SPORTS • HOCKEY
India Women's Hockey Team Misses FIH World Cup Semi-Finals
India's women's hockey team drew
0–0 against Australia in the
2026 FIH Women's Hockey World Cup.
The result meant India missed out on a place in the
semi-finals of the tournament.
Why It Matters
The FIH Hockey World Cup is a major international
sporting event and its results are important for
Sports Current Affairs 2026.
📌 Exam Fact
FIH is the international governing body
for field hockey.
Possible Question:
Which team played India to a 0–0 draw in the
2026 Women's Hockey World Cup?
Answer: Australia
08
SPORTS • ATHLETICS
Neeraj Chopra Finishes Second at Lausanne Diamond League
Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra
finished second at the Lausanne Diamond League with a
season-best throw of 88.05 metres.
Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage
won the event with a throw of 88.14 metres,
just 9 centimetres ahead of Chopra.
Why It Matters
Neeraj Chopra-related achievements are important for
Sports Current Affairs, SSC GK and Railway
Current Affairs.
📌 Exam Facts
Athlete: Neeraj Chopra
Event: Men's Javelin Throw
Distance: 88.05 metres
Position: Second
Winner: Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage
Possible Question:
What was Neeraj Chopra's season-best throw at the
2026 Lausanne Diamond League?
Answer: 88.05 metres
09
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
India-Nepal Joint Working Group Reviews Border Cooperation
The 14th India-Nepal Joint Working Group
on Border Management and Security was held
in Dehradun on 20–21 August 2026.
Both sides reviewed bilateral cooperation on
border management and security.
Discussions included cross-border crime, border
infrastructure, Integrated Check Posts (ICPs),
roads, railway networks, encroachments and
maintenance of boundary pillars.
Why It Matters
India-Nepal relations and open-border management
are important areas for
UPSC International Relations,
Defence and SSC Current Affairs.
📌 Exam Facts
Meeting: 14th Joint Working Group
Countries: India and Nepal
Venue: Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Next meeting: Nepal
Possible Question:
Where was the 14th India-Nepal Joint Working Group
meeting held?
Answer: Dehradun, Uttarakhand
10
ECONOMY • INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
Maharashtra and Germany's Hesse Sign MoU
Maharashtra and the German state of
Hesse signed a Memorandum of Understanding
to strengthen cooperation in investment, industry,
innovation, employment and skill development.
The agreement was signed by Maharashtra Chief Minister
Devendra Fadnavis and Hesse
Minister-President Boris Rhein.
Potential areas of cooperation include pharmaceuticals,
healthcare, engineering, automobiles, financial services,
logistics, digital economy and artificial intelligence.
Why It Matters
This development connects
India-Germany relations, investment,
skill development and international economic
cooperation.
📌 Exam Fact
German state involved:
Hesse.
Possible Question:
Which German state signed an MoU with Maharashtra
for cooperation in investment and skill development?
Answer: Hesse
⚡ Quick Revision – 24 August 2026
India-Russia:
S. Jaishankar → 27th IRIGC-TEC
National Teachers Awards:
48 school teachers
Teachers' Day Awards:
5 September 2026
Dak Sewa / Dak Mitra:
Postal digital and citizen-centric services
Jan Sewa Connect:
14 post offices scheduled for virtual inauguration
Rajasthan:
₹12,500 crore school infrastructure plan
Devdutt Padikkal:
117 vs Sri Lanka
Dutch Grand Prix:
Lando Norris
Women's Hockey World Cup:
India 0–0 Australia
Neeraj Chopra:
88.05 m at Lausanne Diamond League
India-Nepal JWG:
Dehradun
Maharashtra-Hesse:
MoU for investment, innovation and skills
🧠 24 August 2026 Current Affairs MCQs
Test yourself before leaving the page.
Q1. Who is visiting Russia to co-chair the
27th IRIGC-TEC session?
S. Jaishankar
Q2. How many teachers were selected for the
National Teachers Awards 2026?
48
Q3. How many Jan Sewa Connect Post Offices are
scheduled for virtual inauguration?
14
Q4. What is the value of Rajasthan's five-year
school infrastructure plan?
₹12,500 crore
Q5. How many runs did Devdutt Padikkal score
in the Colombo Test?
117 runs
Q6. Who won the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix?
Lando Norris
Q7. Which country drew 0–0 with India in the
Women's Hockey World Cup?
Australia
Q8. What was Neeraj Chopra's throw at Lausanne?
88.05 metres
Q9. Where was the 14th India-Nepal Joint Working
Group meeting held?
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Q10. Which German state signed an MoU with
Maharashtra?
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These current affairs are useful for
SSC, UPSC, Railway, Banking, Defence
and State PCS examinations.
Are MCQs included in today's current affairs?
Yes. The page includes daily practice MCQs
based on important current affairs for quick revision.
What are the most important topics today?
Important topics include India-Russia relations,
National Teachers Awards 2026, India Post initiatives,
Rajasthan education infrastructure, cricket,
Formula 1, hockey, athletics and India-Nepal
border cooperation.
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