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All India•Daily revision•25 Aug 2026

All India Daily Current Affairs – 25 August 2026

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Banking & Finance

UPI completes 10 years

UPI completed 10 years in 2026 and was highlighted as the world’s largest real-time payment system.

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Important for exam

  • 1UPI completed 10 years in 2026 and was highlighted as the world’s largest real-time payment system.
  • 2Exam focus: remember names, dates, places, figures and responsible organisation
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UPI was launched in 2016 and is operated by NPCI. Remember the full form, launch year and operator for banking and Digital India questions.
02
International Relations

Nirmala Sitharaman begins Canada-USA visit

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s official visit runs from 25 August to 2 September 2026.

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  • 1Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s official visit runs from 25 August to 2 September 2026.
  • 2Exam focus: remember names, dates, places, figures and responsible organisation
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The visit is part of India’s international economic engagement. Remember the minister, countries and dates.
03
Government Schemes

PMFME Conclave 2026

PMFME Conclave 2026 is being held on 24–25 August at India Habitat Centre.

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  • 1PMFME Conclave 2026 is being held on 24–25 August at India Habitat Centre.
  • 2Exam focus: remember names, dates, places, figures and responsible organisation
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The Ministry of Food Processing Industries event promotes micro food-processing enterprises under PMFME.
04
Government Schemes

Chirag Paswan inaugurates PMFME Bazaar

Chirag Paswan inaugurated PMFME Bazaar showcasing diverse micro food enterprises.

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  • 1Chirag Paswan inaugurated PMFME Bazaar showcasing diverse micro food enterprises.
  • 2Exam focus: remember names, dates, places, figures and responsible organisation
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The platform gives visibility to micro food-processing entrepreneurs and local products.
05
International Relations

Envoys of six nations present credentials

President Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from envoys of six nations on 24 August.

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  • 1President Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from envoys of six nations on 24 August.
  • 2Exam focus: remember names, dates, places, figures and responsible organisation
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Presentation of credentials formally recognises foreign ambassadors/high commissioners in the host country.
06
Economy & Industry

India targets USD 1 trillion chemicals economy

India has highlighted a vision for a USD 1 trillion chemicals economy by 2040.

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  • 1India has highlighted a vision for a USD 1 trillion chemicals economy by 2040.
  • 2Exam focus: remember names, dates, places, figures and responsible organisation
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Remember the USD 1 trillion target, 2040 deadline and chemicals/petrochemicals sector.
07
International Relations

Jitin Prasada visits Morocco

Minister of State Jitin Prasada undertook an official visit to Morocco.

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  • 1Minister of State Jitin Prasada undertook an official visit to Morocco.
  • 2Exam focus: remember names, dates, places, figures and responsible organisation
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The visit is relevant to commerce, industry, electronics and IT cooperation.
08
Appointments & Recruitment

UPSC direct recruitment notice

UPSC issued information on direct recruitment to various Government of India posts.

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  • 1UPSC issued information on direct recruitment to various Government of India posts.
  • 2Exam focus: remember names, dates, places, figures and responsible organisation
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Direct recruitment is separate from the Civil Services Examination and is important for governance/recruitment awareness.
09
Economy

July 2026 Core Industries index

Provisional Index of Core Industries for July 2026 was released with base year 2022-23.

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Important for exam

  • 1Provisional Index of Core Industries for July 2026 was released with base year 2022-23.
  • 2Exam focus: remember names, dates, places, figures and responsible organisation
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The release also finalised June 2026 data. The base year 2022-23 is a key economy fact.
10
National Security

9th National Security Strategies Conference

Amit Shah inaugurated the 9th National Security Strategies Conference 2026 in New Delhi.

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  • 1Amit Shah inaugurated the 9th National Security Strategies Conference 2026 in New Delhi.
  • 2Exam focus: remember names, dates, places, figures and responsible organisation
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Remember the edition, venue and inaugurating Union Home Minister.
11
Culture

Tribal Languages and Museums conclave

National Conclave on Tribal Languages and Museums began in Mysuru, Karnataka.

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  • 1National Conclave on Tribal Languages and Museums began in Mysuru, Karnataka.
  • 2Exam focus: remember names, dates, places, figures and responsible organisation
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The event focuses on preservation of tribal languages, heritage and museum documentation.
12
Government & Health

CBN-PHARMEXCIL MoU

Central Bureau of Narcotics and PHARMEXCIL signed a Memorandum of Understanding.

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  • 1Central Bureau of Narcotics and PHARMEXCIL signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
  • 2Exam focus: remember names, dates, places, figures and responsible organisation
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Remember the two organisations and their connection to narcotics regulation and pharmaceuticals.
13
Science & Technology

Dak Sewa and Dak MITRA launch

India Post scheduled launch of revamped Dak Sewa and Dak MITRA apps on 25 August.

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  • 1India Post scheduled launch of revamped Dak Sewa and Dak MITRA apps on 25 August.
  • 2Exam focus: remember names, dates, places, figures and responsible organisation
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The apps form part of postal digitisation under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications.
14
Defence

IAF concludes Pitch Black 2026

Indian Air Force concluded participation in multinational Exercise Pitch Black 2026.

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Important for exam

  • 1Indian Air Force concluded participation in multinational Exercise Pitch Black 2026.
  • 2Exam focus: remember names, dates, places, figures and responsible organisation
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Remember the exercise name and its association with the Indian Air Force.
15
Defence

IAF concludes Udara Shakti 2026

Indian Air Force concluded Exercise Udara Shakti 2026.

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Important for exam

  • 1Indian Air Force concluded Exercise Udara Shakti 2026.
  • 2Exam focus: remember names, dates, places, figures and responsible organisation
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The exercise is important for defence questions on multinational air-force cooperation.
16
Defence

Mangrol ASW craft delivered

Mangrol is the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by Cochin Shipyard Limited.

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Important for exam

  • 1Mangrol is the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by Cochin Shipyard Limited.
  • 2Exam focus: remember names, dates, places, figures and responsible organisation
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The indigenous vessel strengthens shallow-water anti-submarine capability. Remember Mangrol, third craft and CSL.
17
Defence

25th India-UK Defence Consultative Group

India and the UK conducted the 25th Defence Consultative Group meeting.

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Important for exam

  • 1India and the UK conducted the 25th Defence Consultative Group meeting.
  • 2Exam focus: remember names, dates, places, figures and responsible organisation
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The dialogue supports bilateral defence cooperation and strategic partnership.
18
Defence & Cyber Security

Terrier Cyber Quest 2026

Indian Army’s Territorial Army launched Terrier Cyber Quest 2026.

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Important for exam

  • 1Indian Army’s Territorial Army launched Terrier Cyber Quest 2026.
  • 2Exam focus: remember names, dates, places, figures and responsible organisation
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The initiative highlights cyber capability and cyber-security awareness in defence.
19
Defence

India to host 5th Coast Guard Global Summit

India will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in New Delhi in February 2027.

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Important for exam

  • 1India will host the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit in New Delhi in February 2027.
  • 2Exam focus: remember names, dates, places, figures and responsible organisation
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Remember the edition, host city and February 2027 schedule for maritime-security questions.

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