The most important current affairs of 20 August 2026, curated for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams.
1. BHU’s 6 ICMR Grants: A Game-Changer for India’s Biomedical Research & Healthcare
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
BHU secures ₹15 crore ICMR grants for 6 high-impact biomedical projects—AMR, cancer, diagnostics & precision medicine. Boosts indigenous healthcare & exam pre
2. US Court Upholds $565M Award Against ISRO’s Antrix Corp: Key Facts for Banking Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Science & Technology
US appeals court upholds $565M award to Devas Multimedia against ISRO’s Antrix Corp. Know the legal implications for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams.
3. Odisha’s Fiscal Autonomy at Risk: BJD Chief Slams Mining Bill 2026
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity
BJD chief Naveen Patnaik slams Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2026, calling it a ‘blow’ to Odisha’s fiscal autonomy and federalism. Key concerns: revenue l
4. 17 Lakh Annapurna Yojana Applications Rejected in West Bengal: Reapply Process Explained
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
West Bengal rejects 17 lakh Annapurna Yojana applications due to Aadhaar/bank link issues. Reapply via Social Register portal; know eligibility, reapplication
5. CPI(M) Slams EC Over Voter Deletion in Andhra Pradesh Electoral Rolls
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy
CPI(M) leader Ch. Babu Rao alleges EC notices over electoral roll discrepancies in Andhra Pradesh, citing 45 lakh deletions and 44 lakh notices issued. Exam-r
6. Delhi HC Questions Lakshmi Yojana’s MP/MLA Endorsement Rule: Key Implications for Banking Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Delhi High Court questions Delhi government’s Lakshmi Yojana rule requiring MP/MLA endorsement. PIL challenges political gatekeeping in welfare schemes. Banki
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