Daily Current Affairs — 22 August 2026
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22 August 2026Indo-US NISAR completes one year in orbit
The Tribune says the Indo-US NISAR imaging satellite has completed one year in its operational orbit.
RBI forex swap window draws $72.85 billion
The Indian Express reports that RBI’s forex swap window drew inflows of $72.85 billion till August 21.
RBI: $72.85 billion in forex inflows
The RBI says India drew $72.85 billion in forex inflows, and FCNR(B) deposits crossed $65 billion.
ISRO Will Not Make Launch Vehicles
IN-SPACe Chairman Pawan Goenka said launch vehicle manufacturing work will be handed to the private sector.
Assam CM inaugurates first AI phygital bank branch
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated India’s first AI-powered phygital banking branch.
IndiaAI Mission Holds AIKosh Workshop
IndiaAI Mission organised a workshop on AIKosh to strengthen India's AI-ready data ecosystem.
ISRO to Hand Over Rocket Production
ISRO will hand over rocket production to the private sector and focus on research.
Jaishankar to visit Russia on Aug 23-24
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit Russia on August 23-24.
India raises $72.8 billion abroad
RBI says India raised $72.8 billion through overseas deposits and loans.
G20 satellite expected in 2027
ISRO Chairman said the G20 satellite is expected to be launched in 2027.
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