Current Affairs of 26 August 2021

We share here current affairs of 26 August 2021 covering the domains world, India, business, sports, tech, and entertainment. No matter, you are preparing for bank exams, SSC, railway, UPSC or state PSC daily current affairs will help you to uplift your preparation level.

Let’s explore current affairs of 26th August 2021:

Category- World

US astronomers discovers fastest orbiting asteroid in the solar system.

India and Maldives signed a deal Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP) on 26 August 2021 which will connect Maldives capital Male to the adjoining islands of Gulhifalhu, Villingli,  and Thilafushi.

According to Cushman & Wakefield 2021 Global Manufacturing Risk Index, China is the first most striking manufacturing hub globally.

Category- India

India donated medical oxygen plant to Nepal.

Name of 9 new judges supreme court to get- Justice Hima Kohli,  Justice BV Nagarathna, Justice Bela M Trivedi, Justice AS Oka, Justice Vikram Nath, Justice JK Maheshwari, Justice CT Ravi Kumar, Justice MM Sundaresh, and Senior advocate PS Narasimha.

Pankaj Kumar Singh appointed as director general of Border Security Force on 25 August 2021.

LIC has launched Ananda mobile app for its agents.

Category- Business

Ajay Kumar got appointment as executive director by RBI effective from 20 August 2021.

Due to the rising demand Lenovo has expanded manufacturing in India.

According to the new foreign direct investment (FDI) rules, Yahoo shuts down its news sites in India.

Category- Sports

Tim Southee is the replacement of Pat Cummins in IPL 2021- says KKR

Ehsan Mani stepped down as PCB chairman.

McTominay- Manchester United star undergone groin surgery.

Category- Tech

The government announced Liberalised Drone Rules 2021 which is a replacement of the Unnamed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Rules 2021.

More languages support coming in Instagram.

Category- Entertainment

BLACKPINK star Lisa is all set to release her first solo album ‘Lalisa’ on 10 September 2021.

Urvashi Rautela is collaborating with Yo Yo Honey Singh and Guru Randhawa for an upcoming project.

Himani Bundela is the first crorepati of KBC 13 may go for 7 crore.

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