Current Affairs 19 August 2026: 13 Revision Flashcards

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Which Indian state declared snakebite a notifiable disease on August 18, 2026, making it mandatory for all healthcare institutions to report cases and deaths?
Direct Answer
Maharashtra
Which entity collaborated with India Post, the UPU, and NIPL to launch the "PosTransfer" remittance service powered by UPI for cross-border funds transfer from Qatar to India in August 2026?
Direct Answer
Qatar Post
Who has been appointed to succeed Sunil Bharti Mittal as the Chairperson of Airtel Payments Bank, effective from October 1, 2026?
Direct Answer
Shabnam Sinha
Which Union Ministry awarded a Rs 155 crore order to the Indrajaal-Sigma consortium in August 2026 for the "Indrajaal Ranger", an AI-powered anti-drone patrol vehicle?
Direct Answer
Ministry of Home Affairs
In August 2026, the Tamil Nadu government increased the maternity leave entitlement for women government employees having their third child from 12 weeks to how many days?
Direct Answer
365 days
What is zambia?
Direct Answer
Zambia is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, recognized for its vast copper reserves and Victoria Falls
Which organization launched the "VISHWAS" digital video library in August 2026 to provide localized, culturally aligned diabetes awareness and health education to rural patients?
Direct Answer
Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI)
What is World Humanitarian Day (August 19)?
Direct Answer
World Humanitarian Day (August 19) is an international observance designed to honor humanitarian and healthcare workers who risk their safety and lives to serve communities affected by crises
What is the difference between Inception and Eligibility Hub?
Direct Answer
Inception:Launched in March 2015 by the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare.
Eligibility Hub:Retiring employees from Central Govt, 12 Public Sector Banks, and CPSEs.
2026 Metrics:15 awardees selected from a record 2,141 published write-ups.
What is the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)?
Direct Answer
The ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is a globally recognized professional accountancy credential that typically requires several years for working adults to complete

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What is the difference between Incident Reporting Portal and Cyber Suraksha Portal?
Direct Answer
Incident Reporting Portal:Aligned with the Financial Stability Board's (FSB) Format for Incident Reporting Exchange (FIRE) to bring consistency and reduce cross-border friction.
Cyber Suraksha Portal:Acts as a centralized communication hub for sharing vulnerability warnings, threat knowledge, and policy measures among market participants.
What is the Vidyarthi Sahayahasta scheme?
Direct Answer
The "Vidyarthi Sahayahasta" scheme is a targeted educational equity initiative introduced by the Karnataka state government to enhance higher education access for students who studied in rural government schools
What are the PMIS (Prime Minister Internship Scheme) Industry Awards?
Direct Answer
The PMIS (Prime Minister Internship Scheme) Industry Awards are conferred by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to recognize partner companies that successfully nurture young talent and create high-quality workplace exposure during the scheme's implementation