The most important current affairs of 31 August 2026, curated for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams.
1. Uttarakhand to Present Supplementary Budget in Monsoon Session: Key Details for Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy
Uttarakhand government to table supplementary budget in upcoming monsoon session. Departments asked to submit proposals by September 18. Expected budget size:
2. Himachal HC Ruling: Post-2003 Employees Denied Old Pension Scheme Benefits
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Himachal HC clarifies that employees inducted permanently after 2003 are ineligible for old pension scheme benefits under CCS (Pension) Rules 1972. Key ruling
3. Odisha SEC to conduct pilot electoral roll survey from Sept 3 for panchayat polls
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy/Governance
Odisha State Election Commission launches pilot electoral roll survey from Sept 3 in 3 Bhubaneswar wards to rectify discrepancies ahead of panchayat & urban l
4. Puri Temple Ratna Bhandar Inventory Matches 1978 List: Key Updates for Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Art & Culture
Puri Jagannath Temple’s Ratna Bhandar inventory matches 1978 list after 48 years. Know SOP, security measures & exam-relevant details for Bank PO, SSC, RBI Gr
5. SUCI(C) Protests: Social Security Pensions Suspension Raises Concerns for Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy
SUCI(C) stages protest in Dharwad against Congress govt’s suspension of social security pensions for 5 months, affecting 18 lakh beneficiaries. Key demands: d
6. NCSC Urges Immediate Arrest in Tarn Taran Case Within 5 Days
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy/Governance
NCSC recommends immediate arrest of accused in Tarn Taran case within 5 days over alleged derogatory remarks against Buta Singh. Police security ordered for c
7. Telangana HC to Hear Appeal on Kalyana Lakshmi & Shaadi Mubarak Schemes Stay
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Telangana HC to hear State govt’s appeal against stay on Kalyana Lakshmi & Shaadi Mubarak schemes for SC/ST/BC/minorities. Key facts, legal updates & exam rel
8. Kerala’s Muslim Women Public Participation Row: CPI(M) vs Samastha Clash Explained
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy
Kerala’s Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama bans women from public religious events with unrelated men. CPI(M) and women’s groups condemn the directive, citing
9. PMMSY: ₹36.49 Crore Fisheries Projects Launched in Puducherry
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Centre launches ₹36.49 crore fisheries infrastructure projects in Puducherry under PMMSY to boost coastal livelihoods, enhance fish value chain & promote sust
10. Cheyutha Pension Deadline Extended to September 15: Key Updates for Bank, SSC, RBI Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy
Government extends Cheyutha pension application deadline to September 15. Over 4.8 lakh applications received, including 2.89 lakh from widows. Details for Ba
11. Gruha Jyothi Survey Extended Till September 30: Key Updates for Bank Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy/Governance
Karnataka extends Gruha Jyothi survey deadline to September 30. Know benefits, beneficiary count, and verification process for BESCOM regions for SSC/RBI exam
12. Prajaseva Abhiyan: Karnataka’s New Initiative for Direct Grievance Redressal from Sept 5
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Karnataka launches Prajaseva Abhiyan on Sept 5 for direct grievance redressal at taluk/hobli levels. Meetings chaired by ministers/MLAs every Saturday. Know k
13. Food Safety Drive: Roorkee Dukanwale Locked Shops & Fled on Inspection
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Food Safety Department’s surprise inspection in Roorkee’s Rampur Road led to shopkeepers locking shutters and fleeing. Samples of oil, spices, and milk seized
14. Tata-Raytheon-Lockheed Javelin Missile Deal Boosts India’s Defence Self-Reliance
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Security
Tata Advanced Systems partners with Raytheon-Lockheed JV to co-produce Javelin anti-tank missiles in India, aligning with ‘Make in India’ defence goals. Key f
15. Rajya Sabha MP Demands Special Policy for Nomadic Tribes’ Rights in India
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Rajya Sabha member Paka Venkata Satyanarayana urges special policy for Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs, NTs, SNTs) to ensure constitutional
16. KPSC Scam: CID Arrests BJP-linked Middleman in Vet Officer Recruitment Case
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy/Governance
CID arrests Basavaraj Kannale, BJP-linked middleman, in KPSC veterinary officer recruitment scam. IAS officer Gnanendra Kumar Gangwar also held. Political row
17. Himachal CM Says Doctors Prefer Foreign Jobs Over Chamba Medical Colleges
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Himachal CM Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu highlights lack of doctors in Chamba medical colleges despite high salaries. Govt to formulate new policy to address health
18. INS Nipun Boosts Indian Navy’s Deep-Sea Diving & Submarine Rescue Capabilities
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Security
On August 31, 2026, the Indian Navy inducted INS Nipun, the second *Nistar*-class diving support vessel (DSV), at the Mumbai Naval Dockyard, significantly enhancing its deep-sea diving, underwater operations, and submarine rescue capabilities. Designed and built indigenously by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam, the vessel features advanced saturation, air, and heliox diving systems, remotely operated underwater systems, and dynamic positioning capabilities, enabling prolonged underwater missions. Its inclusion underscores India’s growing prowess in indigenous defense manufacturing and reinforces the Navy’s operational readiness amid rising maritime threats, particularly in submarine rescue—a capability few global navies possess.
For aspirants preparing for Bank PO, IBPS, SBI, RBI Grade B, and SSC exams, this development holds strategic relevance. It highlights India’s push for self-reliance in defense (Atmanirbhar Bharat), a theme often tested in exams under topics like economic policies, defense budgets, or government schemes. Additionally, the focus on indigenous shipbuilding aligns with broader questions on technological advancements, Make in India initiatives, and their impact on employment or GDP growth. For RBI Grade B aspirants, understanding such geopolitical and defense-related developments is crucial, as they often intersect with macroeconomic stability, trade security, or fiscal policies in exam questions.
Source: PIB (Press Information Bureau)
19. India Rejects Indus Waters Treaty Award by ‘Illegally Constituted’ Court
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: International Relations
India rejects Indus Waters Treaty award by World Bank-backed Court of Arbitration, calls it illegally constituted; MEA cites treaty breach. Key for Banking/SS
20. FY27 Fiscal Deficit Hits 26.8% of Target by July: CGA Data Analysis for Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy
Centre’s FY27 fiscal deficit reached 26.8% of the full-year target by July 2026, per CGA data. Know key figures, revenue trends, and exam-relevant insights fo
21. Bhopal E-Waste Crisis: NGT Orders Probe into Toxic Lead Leakage from Mobile & Computer Waste
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy/Governance
Bhopal faces toxic e-waste threat as NGT orders 4-week probe into illegal burning of mobile/computer waste releasing lead. Exam-relevant governance & environm
22. DARPG Releases July 2026 CPGRAMS Report: Key Highlights for Banking & SSC Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy/Governance
DARPG released the 51st CPGRAMS monthly report for July 2026, resolving 2.16L complaints. Top ministries ranked in GRAM rankings. Key for Banking, SSC & RBI G
23. DARPG Releases 48th CPGRAMS Report: July 2026 Key Insights for Banking Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy/Governance
DARPG released the 48th CPGRAMS report for July 2026, resolving 83,324 of 1,01,047 complaints. Key highlights: 40,077 officers trained under Sevottam Scheme,
24. MF Foreign Liabilities Rise 3.3% to $31.5B in FY26: RBI Survey Key Highlights
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy/Governance
RBI survey reveals MF foreign liabilities rose 3.3% YoY to $31.5B, net liabilities declined to $21.3B, while overseas assets surged 23.9% to $10.2B as of Marc
25. Depalpur’s Mission Zero: How Indore’s Waste Model Transformed Heritage Cleanup
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Depalpur achieved zero legacy waste success with Indore’s guidance. 1,250 tons of waste cleared, 4.5 tons recycled, and scientific dump site closure under Swa
26. Govt Plans Easing FDI Norms in Defence Sector: Key for Banking Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Security
Government may ease FDI norms in defence sector to attract overseas investors. Know current limits, security clearances & exam-relevant insights for Bank PO,
27. Karnataka’s Shakti Scheme Boosts Women Pilgrims During Shravan Month
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Karnataka’s free travel Shakti scheme under BJP government boosts women pilgrims to shrines during Shravan month, causing bus rush and commuter complaints.
28. HP Assembly Debates Kullu Hospital Maternal Death Case: Key Facts for Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy/Governance
Himachal CM Sukhu assures justice in Kullu hospital maternal death case; Opposition raises questions; exam-relevant governance insights for banking & SSC aspi
29. Govt Launches ₹1.27 Lakh Cr Semicon 2.0 Scheme to Boost Chip Ecosystem
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Government notifies Semicon 2.0 scheme with ₹1.27 lakh crore outlay to boost India’s chip manufacturing ecosystem, covering design, fabs, packaging & testing
30. India-Brazil Trade Monitoring Mechanism 8th Meeting: Key Takeaways for Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity
India-Brazil Trade Monitoring Mechanism 8th meeting highlights: 30 billion USD trade target by 2030, India-Brazil pharmaceutical market access, India-MERCOSUR
31. Iran Launches Missile, Drone Strikes on US Bases in Jordan: Key Details for Competitive Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Security
Iran launched missile and drone strikes on US bases in Jordan after US-Israeli attacks on Larak Island. Know key facts for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams.
32. Nirmala Sitharaman Attends G20 Finance Meet in US: Key Agenda & Outcomes
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: International Relations
Nirmala Sitharaman attends G20 finance ministers’ meeting in US to discuss global growth, debt, Iran conflict. Key agenda, outcomes, and India’s stance for ex
33. Kerala’s Elephant-Human Conflict Hotspots: Key Facts for Govt Exam Prep
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy/Governance
Wildlife Institute of India report identifies 21 high-conflict villages in Kerala with 581 deaths & 1,200 injuries from 2008-2025. Key hotspots: Ranni, Munnar
34. UN CERD Report 2026: India Faces Scrutiny on Racial Discrimination & Governance
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy/Governance
UN CERD report 2026 flags India’s racial discrimination concerns: violence against minorities, caste bias, NRC, FCRA, UAPA misuse, and lack of disaggregated d
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