Daily Current Affairs | 22 August 2026
Here are the most important government-backed current affairs for ADRE, APSC, SSC, UPSC, Banking, Railways and other competitive examinations.
1. Government Acts to Control Rising Sugar Prices
The Government of India has taken measures to control the recent rise in sugar prices and ensure adequate availability during the festive season. According to the Press Information Bureau, the average sugar price increased from ₹48.18 per kg on 20 July 2026 to ₹55.70 per kg on 20 August 2026.
Exam Point:
- Issue: Rising sugar prices
- Government focus: Price stability and adequate availability
- Important ministry: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
2. EPFO Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2026
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has urged establishments to participate in the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2026 to bring employees currently outside EPF coverage under social-security protection.
Exam Point:
- Organisation: EPFO
- Full form: Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation
- Ministry: Ministry of Labour & Employment
- Objective: Expanding social-security coverage
3. BRICS Tourism Ministers Adopt Jaipur Declaration
The BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting in Jaipur adopted the Jaipur Declaration. Tourism cooperation is one of the important areas under India’s BRICS Presidency 2026. The meeting focuses on strengthening tourism cooperation among BRICS countries.
Exam Point:
- Declaration: Jaipur Declaration
- Venue: Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Organisation: BRICS
- India: BRICS Presidency 2026
4. BRICS Youth Ministers’ Meeting
India is hosting the BRICS Youth Ministers’ Meeting in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on 22 August 2026 as part of its BRICS Presidency. The event highlights youth cooperation, innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable development.
Exam Point:
- Venue: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Host country: India
- Theme of India’s BRICS Presidency: “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”
5. BRICS Youth Summit Held in Gandhinagar
The BRICS Youth Council Meeting and BRICS Youth Summit were successfully held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Discussions covered education, entrepreneurship, future readiness, inclusive development, sustainability and people-to-people cooperation.
Important: The BRICS Youth Ministers’ Meeting is scheduled in Visakhapatnam.
6. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to Visit Russia
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar is scheduled to visit Russia on 23–24 August 2026 at the invitation of Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister. The visit is aimed at strengthening India-Russia bilateral cooperation.
Exam Point:
- Minister: Dr. S. Jaishankar
- Ministry: Ministry of External Affairs
- Country visited: Russia
- Dates: 23–24 August 2026
7. India-Japan Defence Cooperation
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi on 20 August 2026. The discussions focused on strengthening India-Japan defence cooperation.
Exam Point:
- Countries: India and Japan
- Indian Defence Minister: Rajnath Singh
- Japanese Defence Minister: Shinjiro Koizumi
- Venue: New Delhi
8. National Teachers’ Awards 2026
President Droupadi Murmu will confer the National Teachers’ Awards 2026 on 48 school teachers on Teachers’ Day.
Exam Point:
- Award: National Teachers’ Awards
- Number of awardees: 48 school teachers
- President of India: Droupadi Murmu
- Teachers’ Day: 5 September
9. Government Reviews H1N1 Influenza Preparedness
Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda reviewed preparedness for H1N1 influenza and stressed vigilance and strong surveillance mechanisms.
Exam Point:
- Disease: H1N1 influenza
- Ministry: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
- Union Health Minister: J. P. Nadda
10. Prime Minister Chairs High-Level Meeting with Secretaries
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the third high-level meeting with Secretaries to the Government of India. The meeting focused on governance and policy priorities.
Exam Point:
- Meeting chaired by: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Participants: Secretaries to the Government of India
11. Civil Aviation Consultative Committee Meeting
Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu chaired a meeting of the Consultative Committee of Civil Aviation in Mysuru.
Exam Point:
- Ministry: Ministry of Civil Aviation
- Minister: K. Ram Mohan Naidu
- Venue: Mysuru, Karnataka
12. India’s BRICS 2026 Presidency
India is currently holding the BRICS Presidency for 2026. The official theme is:
“Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.”
The Indian presidency places emphasis on a people-centric and humanity-first approach.
Exam Point:
BRICS originally comprised Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, with additional members and partner countries participating under the expanded framework.
13. Southern Zonal Council Meeting
The 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council was held under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah. The meeting was associated with Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu.
Exam Point:
- Council: Southern Zonal Council
- Chairman: Union Home Minister
- Venue: Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
14. Mauritius Visit by Petroleum Minister
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri is undertaking an official visit to Mauritius, reflecting India’s cooperation with the island nation in the energy sector.
Exam Point:
- Minister: Hardeep Singh Puri
- Ministry: Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
- Country: Mauritius
15. India’s Core Industries Data
The Government released the provisional estimates of the Index of Eight Core Industries for July 2026. The index is an important indicator of activity in major infrastructure-related sectors of the Indian economy.
Eight Core Industries:
1. Coal
2. Crude Oil
3. Natural Gas
4. Refinery Products
5. Fertilizers
6. Steel
7. Cement
8. Electricity
16. UIDAI Aadhaar Biometric Update Drive
UIDAI reported that its special drive for Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBU) for school children completed more than 2 crore biometric updates, covering around 1.6 lakh schools across the country.
Exam Point:
- Organisation: UIDAI
- Full form: Unique Identification Authority of India
- Document: Aadhaar
- Focus: Mandatory biometric updates for school children
17. IMD Weather Update
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast heavy rainfall in several parts of India, including Jammu & Kashmir–Ladakh, parts of northwestern India and central India during the relevant forecast period.
Exam Point:
- IMD full form: India Meteorological Department
- Ministry: Ministry of Earth Sciences
One-Liner Current Affairs – 22 August 2026
1. Which country holds the BRICS Presidency in 2026? — India.
2. What is the theme of India’s BRICS Presidency 2026? — Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.
3. Where is the BRICS Youth Ministers’ Meeting being held? — Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
4. Where was the BRICS Youth Summit held? — Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
5. Where was the BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting held? — Jaipur, Rajasthan.
6. Which declaration was adopted at the BRICS Tourism Ministers’ Meeting? — Jaipur Declaration.
7. Who is India’s External Affairs Minister? — Dr. S. Jaishankar.
8. Which country will Jaishankar visit on 23–24 August 2026? — Russia.
9. Who is India’s Defence Minister? — Rajnath Singh.
10. Who is the Japanese Defence Minister? — Shinjiro Koizumi.
11. How many teachers will receive the National Teachers’ Awards 2026? — 48.
12. Who will confer the National Teachers’ Awards 2026? — President Droupadi Murmu.
13. Which organisation conducted the special Aadhaar biometric update drive? — UIDAI.
14. What does EPFO stand for? — Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation.
15. Which organisation released the Index of Eight Core Industries data? — Government of India/Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
16. Who chairs the Southern Zonal Council? — Union Home Minister.
17. Which city hosted the Civil Aviation Consultative Committee meeting? — Mysuru.
18. Who is the Union Minister for Civil Aviation? — K. Ram Mohan Naidu.
19. Which disease preparedness was reviewed by Health Minister J. P. Nadda? — H1N1 influenza.
20. What is the official weather agency of India? — India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Important Official Government Resources
The information above is based primarily on official Government of India sources, especially the Press Information Bureau (PIB), Ministry of External Affairs, India Meteorological Department and other government portals.
Sources:
- Press Information Bureau (PIB) — Government of India
- Ministry of External Affairs — Government of India
- Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports / PIB — BRICS Youth 2026
- Ministry of Defence / PIB — India-Japan Defence Cooperation
- Ministry of Health & Family Welfare / PIB — H1N1 preparedness
- UIDAI / PIB — Aadhaar biometric update drive
- India Meteorological Department (IMD)
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