🇮🇳 NationalUnion Education Ministry conducted a comprehensive review to enhance the administrative, academic, and examination efficiency of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).Government initiated market interventions by releasing buffer onion stocks at a subsidized rate of ₹35/kg across major consuming centers to stabilize retail prices.🌍 InternationalIraq submitted a proposal to establish a joint security council involving regional powers to enhance Middle Eastern diplomatic stability and counter-terrorism measures.United States government announced expanded trade measures, imposing additional tariffs on auto imports from neighboring trade partners to address trade imbalances.💰 EconomyUnion Government lifted the export restriction on wheat and durum flour to support global food security and boost agricultural exports.India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held high-level discussions to resume free trade agreement negotiations to increase bilateral market access.🗓 Date’s importanceAugust 25 marks World Humanitarian Transport Day, raising awareness about logistics networks providing critical aid in disaster-hit regions.👱‍♂👩‍🦳 Person of the dayMirabai Chanu: Named as the leader of India’s weightlifting contingent for the upcoming Asian Games, aiming for a record medal haul.🏅 SportsVeteran Indian leg-spinner Karn Sharma announced his retirement from all formats of competitive cricket.🏆 AwardsIndian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recognized leading public health institutions with the National Health Innovation Award 2026 for exceptional disease surveillance systems.⭐️ Other important significanceIndian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) issued a public statement clarifying that no new strain of H1N1 influenza has been detected, advising citizens against panic.📚 Word of the dayResilient: (Adjective) Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.Synonyms: Tough, adaptable, robust.Antonyms: Fragile, vulnerable. 

🇮🇳NationalPM Interaction with Space Startups: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with CEOs of 20 leading Indian space startups, encouraging young space entrepreneurs to build an ecosystem capable of attracting global talent and expanding India's space economy.Launch of 'India Pharma Archives': Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel launched the India Pharma Archives at the IIMA Healthcare Summit, a collaborative digital repository documenting the 125-year history of the Indian pharmaceutical sector.ICMR Clarification on H1N1: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) clarified that no new strain of H1N1 influenza has been detected in the country, reassuring the public amidst routine seasonal flu surveillance. 🌍International27th IRIGC-TEC Session in Russia: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar initiated an official visit to Moscow (23–24 August) to co-chair the 27th Session of the India–Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation with Russian leadership.Humanoid Sprint Benchmark: The Beijing Humanoid Robot Innovation Centre demonstrated its Tiangong Ultra humanoid robot clocking 100 metres in 9.39 seconds in a preliminary heat at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. 💰EconomyFirst 1.3-km Double-Stack Freight Operation: Indian Railways successfully operated its first 1.3-km long double-stack container train carrying 360 TEUs on the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) from JNPT near Mumbai to Vadodara.GSTAT Appeals Data: The GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) reported that its national e-filing portal recorded 74,758 initial appeals, as judicial authorities review workflow targets across regional benches. 🗓Date’s importancePluto Demoted Day (24 August): Marks the anniversary of the 2006 General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in Prague, where Pluto was officially reclassified from a full planet to a dwarf planet. 👱‍♂👩‍🦳Person of the daySergey Lavrov: Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, co-chairing high-level bilateral trade, technological, and strategic diplomacy sessions with Indian leadership in Moscow. 🏅SportsKarn Sharma Retires from All Cricket: Former Indian leg-spinner Karn Sharma announced his retirement from all formats of international and domestic cricket after a career spanning domestic circuits and multiple IPL franchise titles.Devdutt Padikkal's Test Century: Indian batter Devdutt Padikkal scored his second century of the ongoing Test match series against Sri Lanka in Colombo. 🏆AwardsIIMA Healthcare Excellence Recognitions: Conferred during the IIMA Healthcare Summit in Ahmedabad to recognize innovative public health initiatives and digital health archiving milestones. ⭐️Other important significanceAIAPGET 2026 Re-Examination Notice: The National Testing Agency (NTA) scheduled a re-examination of the All India AYUSH Post Graduate Entrance Test for 49 affected candidates in Jaipur due to technical power disruptions during the primary window. 📚Word of the dayREINTEGRATEMeaning: (Verb) To restore to a position of harmony, unity, or full membership within a system or organization.Usage in Exams: Economic policies aim to reintegrate displaced local workers into emerging green-technology sectors. 

Good news for IBPS Clerk aspirants! The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has extended the online application deadline for CRP CSA-XVI, the recruitment process for Customer Service Associates (CSA) in participating Public Sector Banks for vacancies of 2027–28.The original last date to submit the online application and pay the applicable fees/intimation charges was 21 August 2026. As per the latest corrigendum, candidates will now be able to apply until 28 August 2026.Revised Application DatesApplication Start Date: 1 August 2026Earlier Last Date: 21 August 2026New Last Date: 28 August 2026Candidates who have not yet submitted their applications can use this extended window to complete the registration process, upload the required documents and pay the application fee.Aspirants are advised not to wait until the final day to apply, as technical issues or payment-related problems may occur during the last-minute rush.Important: All other terms and conditions mentioned in the original CRP CSA-XVI notification remain unchanged.Official Website: www.ibps.inIBPS Clerk aspirants should make use of this extended opportunity and complete their application before 28 August 2026.