21 August 2026
SSC Daily Current Affairs – 21 August 2026
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Updates in this edition
India hosts 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting
India is hosting the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting on 21 August 2026.
Delhi Master Plan 2047 unveiled
Union Minister Manohar Lal unveiled the Delhi Master Plan 2047.
Cabinet enables J&K High Court bench in Ladakh
The Union Cabinet enabled a sitting of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir in Ladakh.
Aadhaar App crosses 5 crore downloads
The Aadhaar App has surpassed 50 million downloads.
DPIIT signs startup MoUs with PhonePe and Shell India
DPIIT signed MoUs with PhonePe and Shell India to strengthen the startup ecosystem.
Reconstituted National Commission for Minorities holds first meeting
The reconstituted NCM held its first meeting of 2026 under Harjit Singh Grewal.
Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission highlighted
PMJVM promotes tribal entrepreneurship through community-owned Van Dhan Vikas Kendras.
Cabinet approves four railway multitracking projects
CCEA approved four railway projects costing about ₹9,450 crore.
CCEA approves four-laning of Bihar NH-22 section
The Muzaffarpur–Sitamarhi–Sonbarsa section of NH-22 will be upgraded to four lanes.
National Sports Awards 2025 announced
The Sports Ministry announced the National Sports Awards 2025, including 17 Arjuna awardees.