August 2026 Current Affairs
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📚 Day 11 Current Affairs
Welcome to Day 11 of your August 2026 Current Affairs preparation.
Today's topics include developments in science, state government policies, AI infrastructure, welfare schemes and national security.
Read each topic carefully and attempt the 5-question quiz at the end.
Ahmedabad Science City Welcomes Two New Penguin Chicks
Ahmedabad Science City added two new African penguin chicks to its Aquatic Gallery.
With the addition of these two chicks, the total number of penguins at the facility increased to 10.
The two chicks were named "Shaurya" and "Veer".
🎯 Exam Facts
- Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Facility: Aquatic Gallery
- Species: African Penguin
- New chicks: 2
- Total penguins: 10
- Names: Shaurya and Veer
🐧 Quick Fact
The African penguin is a penguin species associated with the coastal regions of southern Africa.
Uttar Pradesh Approves 180-Day Maternity Leave Twice
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved a provision allowing women government employees to receive 180 days of maternity leave twice during their entire service period.
The benefit also applies in cases involving adopted children.
The earlier requirement of a minimum two-year gap between the first and second maternity leave has been removed.
🎯 Exam Facts
- State: Uttar Pradesh
- Approved by: Uttar Pradesh Cabinet
- Maternity leave: 180 days
- Number of times: Twice during entire service period
- Also applicable to: Adopted children
- Earlier two-year gap: Removed
🎯 Objective
According to the PDF, the decision aims to improve maternal and child welfare for government employees.
Andhra Pradesh Approves ₹31,800 Crore AI Data Centre Projects
Andhra Pradesh approved two major investment projects worth more than ₹31,800 crore.
These projects will be established in Visakhapatnam district and YSR Kadapa district.
The projects are aimed at strengthening Andhra Pradesh's position in advanced technology and digital infrastructure.
🎯 Exam Facts
- State: Andhra Pradesh
- Total investment: Over ₹31,800 crore
- Projects: Two major investment projects
- Locations: Visakhapatnam and YSR Kadapa
🤖 Major Focus Areas
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Digital infrastructure
- Electronics manufacturing
- High-tech industrialisation
📍 Andhra Pradesh – Quick Revision
- Capital: Amaravati
- Chief Minister: N. Chandrababu Naidu
- Governor: S. Abdul Nazeer
- Deputy Chief Minister: Pawan Kalyan
- Chief Secretary: G. Sai Prasad
Tamil Nadu Launches Annapoorani Super Six LPG Scheme
The Tamil Nadu Government announced the Annapoorani Super Six Scheme for domestic LPG consumers.
According to the PDF, the scheme will be launched on Pongal Day in January 2027.
Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries will first purchase the LPG cylinder. The subsidy amount will then be reimbursed.
🎯 How the Scheme Works
- Eligible beneficiary purchases an LPG cylinder.
- The eligible subsidy amount is calculated.
- The subsidy is reimbursed directly into the beneficiary's bank account.
💳 Direct Benefit Transfer
The subsidy will be transferred directly to beneficiaries' bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
💰 Financial Allocation
The estimated annual expenditure on the scheme is approximately ₹4,000 crore.
📍 Tamil Nadu – Quick Revision
- Capital: Chennai
- Scheme: Annapoorani Super Six LPG Scheme
- Launch: Pongal Day, January 2027
- Estimated annual expenditure: ₹4,000 crore
NSG Launches First Mahila Commando Conversion Course
The National Security Guard (NSG) launched its first Mahila Commando Conversion Course at its training centre in Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana.
The initiative aims to increase women's participation in specialised counter-terrorism operations.
The first batch consists of 25 women constables from the Rajasthan Armed Constabulary's 5th Battalion.
🎯 Exam Facts
- Organisation: National Security Guard (NSG)
- Course: First Mahila Commando Conversion Course
- Training centre: Manesar, Gurugram, Haryana
- First batch: 25 women constables
- Parent organisation: Rajasthan Armed Constabulary
- Unit: 5th Battalion
🛡️ Main Objective
The initiative is intended to increase the participation of women in specialised counter-terrorism operations.
📝 Day 11 Quick Quiz
Test yourself on today's five important current affairs.