Current affairs 29 Aug 2026

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International Day against Nuclear Tests observed on August 29

The International Day against Nuclear Tests is observed on August 29 to highlight the harmful effects of nuclear testing and push for an end to it. The UN General Assembly designated the day in 2009…

World Lake Day observed on August 27

World Lake Day, designated by the UN General Assembly and first observed globally in 2025, falls on August 27. It raises awareness of threats to lakes and promotes their conservation, restoration and sustainable management. Lakes…

Government restricts Chlorpheniramine-Phenylephrine FDCs for children below four years

The government has restricted the manufacture, sale and distribution of fixed-dose combinations (FDCs) containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride for children under four years. It said these combinations may pose health risks to young children…

Tamil Nadu CM opens world's first Pinhole Pupilloplasty Centre in Chennai

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister inaugurated the world's first Pinhole Pupilloplasty Centre at Dr Agarwal's Eye Hospital, Alwarpet, Chennai. Pinhole Pupilloplasty (PPP) is a microsurgical technique developed by Dr. Amar Agarwal to improve vision in…

DRDO tests indigenous Military Combat Parachute System at 22,000 feet in Ladakh

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested the indigenous Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) at 22,000 feet and about -15°C at the Nyoma-Mudh Drop Zone in Leh district, Ladakh, one of the highest-altitude…

Tamil Nadu CM presents Nammazhvar Awards 2025-26 for organic farming

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister presented the Nammazhvar Awards for excellence in organic farming for 2025-26 to C. Nallasivam (Namakkal), A. Subramanian (Pudukkottai) and Sadhana (Chengalpattu), each receiving ₹2 lakh and a medal. The Chief…

Tamil Nadu introduces Inaiya Tamil Chemmal Award for promoting Tamil in the digital space

The Tamil Nadu Government has instituted the Inaiya Tamil Chemmal Award to honour Tamil scholars and activists who promote and develop the language through websites, digital platforms and online research. It recognises work in digital…

Centre forms committee under Pankaj Kumar Singh for permanent political solution to Gorkha issue

The Centre has formed a committee to work out a "permanent political solution" to the Gorkha issue in the Darjeeling hills. It is headed by Pankaj Kumar Singh, former Deputy National Security Adviser, who was…

NBSS&LUP develops India's first hectare-level soil texture map

The National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning (NBSS&LUP), a Nagpur-based ICAR institute, has prepared India's first soil texture map, offering digitised soil classification at hectare level nationwide. Soil texture depends on the…

UNCCD COP17 launches world's first Drought Resilience Index and a drought investment facility

A new global drought resilience architecture was unveiled at UNCCD COP17. It includes the world's first Drought Resilience Index (DRI), which measures a country's ability to anticipate, prepare for and withstand droughts using AI-powered analytics…