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290 stories for “Current Affairs” · August 2026
Clear filtersTamil Nadu announced 'Arivagam', India's first dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Innovation City, in its 2026–27 Budget, with ₹5 crore for a feasibility study.Arivagam will have an AI University, an Internationa...
National Bone and Joint Day was observed on 4 August to raise awareness about bone, joint, spine and musculoskeletal health. It was started in 2012 by the Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA) with the slogan "Stronger Bo...
A Bengaluru start-up has sent the world's first lab-grown diamond jewel into space aboard Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket.The piece, called the Cosmos Bloom Diamond, is a lotus-shaped jewel handcrafted in gold and se...
The 'One Nation, One Fertilizer' initiative has improved fertilizer availability and distribution across India in the Kharif 2026 season.Launched on 24 August 2022 under the Pradhanmantri Bhartiya Janurvarak Pariyojana (...
Tamil Nadu's first Mangrove Conservation Centre is being set up at Muzhukuthurai near Killai in Cuddalore district under the Tamil Nadu Shoreline Restoration Initiative (TN-SHORE), at an estimated cost of ₹26.50 crore.Lo...
Chola-period Gajasamharamurti sculptures in Tamil Nadu reflect the excellence of ancient bronze and stone art. Gajasamharamurti, called Yanai Uritha Thevar in Tamil, is Shiva's fierce form after slaying the elephant demo...
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister has decided to move the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) to the 10th floor of Namakkal Kavignar Maaligai within the Fort St. George campus, Chennai, because of space constraints. The CM currently...
IntroductionTamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson presented the maiden Budget of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led coalition government on 5 August 2026 in the State Legislative Assembly. The Budget, for the f...
International Clouded Leopard Day was observed on 4 August to raise awareness about conserving clouded leopards, the smallest of the big cats.There are two species, the Mainland Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) and th...
Astrophysicist Annapurni Subramaniam has been awarded the COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal 2026 for her contribution to space research.Instituted in 1990 in honour of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the medal is given jointly by the Co...
Justice M.S. Liberhan, former Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh and Madras High Courts, passed away in Chandigarh at the age of 87. He had earlier been a judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.He headed the Liberha...
India's first exploration licence for rare earth minerals has been awarded in Rajasthan, covering blocks in Balotra and Jodhpur districts. It was granted to the Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI) under th...
