First Export of GI-Tagged Mithila Makhana: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced the historic first export shipment of Geographical Indication (GI) tagged Mithila Makhana, cultivated in Bihar, to Australia.

MHA Border Energy Infrastructure Directive: The Ministry of Home Affairs imposed strict security restrictions prohibiting renewable energy infrastructure, including solar and wind projects, within 1 km of India's international borders.

Commemoration of Kakori Train Action: Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to freedom fighters on the anniversary of the historic Kakori Train Action (9 August 1925), highlighting its significance in India's freedom struggle.

Nepal PM Holds Bilateral Envoys Meet: Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah convened high-level individual diplomatic meetings with the ambassadors of India and China in Kathmandu to strengthen regional bilateral relations.

Proposed US H-1B Visa Grace Period Revision: The US Department of Homeland Security issued a regulatory proposal to review and modify the 60-day grace period for laid-off foreign workers under the H-1B visa category.

India Surpasses 300 GW Non-Fossil Power Capacity: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy announced that India’s non-fossil fuel-based power generation capacity officially crossed the 300 Gigawatt (GW) milestone.

Clarification on UPI Charges: The Ministry of Finance issued an official notification reaffirming that person-to-person (P2P) UPI payments remain entirely free of transaction charges for general citizens.

World Lion Day (10 August): Observed globally every year to raise awareness about lion conservation, protect their shrinking natural habitats, and support wildlife preservation initiatives.

International Biodiesel Day (10 August): Celebrated to promote non-fossil renewable fuels, commemorating Sir Rudolf Diesel's successful 1893 test of an engine running on peanut oil.

Ashmita Chaliha: Indian badminton player who created history by clinching her maiden BWF World Tour title after defeating China's Han Qianxi in the women's singles final at the Korea Masters Super 300 tournament in South Korea.

Maiden BWF Super 300 Title: Ashmita Chaliha won the women's singles title at the Korea Masters Super 300 badminton tournament.

Saint Louis Chess Victory: Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa secured his maiden Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz chess title in the United States.

COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal 2026: Awarded to Dr Annapurni Subramaniam, Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), for her outstanding contributions to stellar astrophysics and space research.

Founding of the Smithsonian Institution (1846): On 10 August 1846, the United States Congress officially established the Smithsonian Institution, which has grown to become the world's largest museum, education, and research complex.

AMELIORATE

• Meaning: (Verb) To make something bad, unsatisfactory, or difficult better; to improve or enhance.

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