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Daily Current Affairs — 19 August 2026

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Daily Current Affairs — 19 August 2026

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19 August 2026
1economy
The Policy Edge

RBI Deputy Governor sets five AI tests

RBI Deputy Governor sets five tests for responsible AI in banking.

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Exam Relevance: Current-affairs revision item on banking regulation.
2economy
business-standard.com

RBI DG says banks' tech serves existing borrowers better

The RBI Deputy Governor said banks' technology is better at serving existing borrowers than new ones.

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Exam Relevance: Current-affairs revision item on banking technology.
3awards
PIB

Ministry Announces National Sports Awards 2025

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2025.

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Exam Relevance: A current-affairs revision item on a national awards announcement.
4national
PIB

Cabinet approves NH-22 upgradation in Bihar

The Cabinet approved upgrading the Muzaffarpur-Sitamarhi-Sonbarsa section of NH-22 to 4-lane standard in Bihar on Hybrid Annuity Mode at a capital cost of Rs. 3,590.73 crore.

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businessinbangladesh.com.bd

5 Bangladeshis killed in Kolkata fire

The headline states that 5 Bangladeshis were killed in a fire in Kolkata, and Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in touch with Indian authorities.

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Exam Relevance: Current-affairs revision item for cross-border news.
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Indiplomacy

Jaishankar, Balakrishnan lay foundation stone

EAM Jaishankar and FM Balakrishnan marked a new chapter with the foundation stone for the Indian High Commission in Singapore.

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Exam Relevance: This is a current-affairs revision item on India-Singapore ties.
7national
Adda247

Tamil Nadu extends maternity leave

Tamil Nadu extends maternity leave to 365 days for the third child.

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Exam Relevance: A current-affairs revision item on a state policy update.
8economy
CNBC TV18

Income growth lags consumption, says CLSA

CLSA said India's income growth is lagging consumption, and GDP is seen easing to 6% in FY27.

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Exam Relevance: This is a current-affairs revision item on growth and GDP outlook.
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PIB

Cabinet clears 4 railway multitracking projects

The Cabinet approved four multitracking projects across eight districts in West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, adding about 410 km to the Indian Railways network.

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Adda247

Semicon India 2026 to showcase chip ecosystem

Semicon India 2026 will showcase India’s growing chip ecosystem.

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