Day 4 — August 2026
Appointments & Resignations — Part 4
Important Current Affairs for Government Exams
📚 Day 4 Study Plan
Welcome to Day 4 of August 2026 Current Affairs. Today we continue with important appointments, leadership changes and institutional updates.
Read each topic carefully → note the key facts → revise → attempt the 5-question quiz.
🔄 Day 3 Revision Quiz
Test yourself before starting today's topics.
Who became India's first woman Fighter Combat Leader?
Who received a one-year extension as Director of the Enforcement Directorate?
Dr. Srinivasa Kumar Tummala took charge as Secretary of which ministry?
Who became the 36th President of Colombia?
Who served as Russia's arbitrator in the Oschadbank–Ukraine investment treaty case?
Appointments & Resignations — Part 4
19. Gautam Rangarajan Appointed UK Prime Minister's Expert Adviser
Gautam Rangarajan was appointed Expert Adviser on Structure and Process by UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
The appointment was announced by Downing Street.
Rangarajan has experience in corporate strategy and transformation.
Andy Burnham was earlier the Mayor of Greater Manchester. He plans to restructure the UK Government and shift political power away from London/Whitehall towards the regions.
🎯 Exam Facts
- Person: Gautam Rangarajan
- Position: Expert Adviser on Structure and Process
- UK Prime Minister: Andy Burnham
- Announcement: Downing Street
- New Government Hub: “No.10 North” in Manchester
20. Krithi Shetty Named Brand Ambassador of Indriya
Indriya, the jewellery brand of the Aditya Birla Group, appointed actor Krithi Shetty as its Brand Ambassador for southern markets.
She will lead Indriya's Varalakshmi campaign.
The campaign features a brand film centred on gifting a gold necklace to a mother-in-law.
The campaign will run across TV, digital, print, outdoor and in-store channels during the festive season.
🎯 Exam Facts
- Brand: Indriya
- Parent Group: Aditya Birla Group
- Brand Ambassador: Krithi Shetty
- Market: Southern markets
- Campaign: Varalakshmi
21. Andras Baka Elected President of Hungary
Hungary's parliament elected former Supreme Court chief Andras Baka as the country's next President.
The Prime Minister mentioned in the PDF is Peter Magyar.
🌍 Hungary — Exam Facts
- President: Andras Baka
- Prime Minister: Peter Magyar
- Capital: Budapest
- Currency: Forint (HUF)
- Continent: Europe
- Parliamentary System: Unicameral
- Major River: Danube
- Largest Lake: Lake Balaton
22. Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir Elected President of Bangladesh
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was elected as the 23rd President of Bangladesh.
He belongs to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).
He defeated Oli Ahmad in the presidential election.
According to the PDF, this was Bangladesh's first contested presidential election in 35 years.
🎯 Exam Facts
- President: Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir
- President Number: 23rd
- Political Party: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)
- Defeated: Oli Ahmad
- Election: First contested presidential election in 35 years
23. S. Somanath Appointed to RBI Central Board
Former ISRO Chairman S. Somanath was appointed as a part-time, non-official Director on the Central Board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
His appointment became effective from 20 August 2026.
His tenure is for four years.
S. Somanath retired as ISRO Chairman in January 2025.
The RBI also reappointed Anand Mahindra as a part-time, non-official Director for another four-year term.
🏦 RBI Central Board — Key Facts
- S. Somanath: Part-time, non-official Director
- Effective from: 20 August 2026
- Tenure: 4 years
- RBI Governor: Sanjay Malhotra
- Deputy Governors: Swaminathan J., Poonam Gupta, S. C. Murmu and Rohit Jain
- Economic Affairs Secretary: Anuradha Thakur
- Financial Services Secretary: Sanjay Lohia
24. Dr. Eluri Sreedhar Appointed Honorary Advisor to BRICS CCI
Dr. Eluri Sreedhar was appointed Honorary Advisor to the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRICS CCI).
The appointment letter was presented by Sameep Shastri, Chairman of BRICS CCI.
The PDF also mentions that Yogesh Sharma was appointed as National Advisor.
🎯 Exam Facts
- Person: Dr. Eluri Sreedhar
- Position: Honorary Advisor
- Organisation: BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Appointment letter presented by: Sameep Shastri
- Chairman, BRICS CCI: Sameep Shastri
- National Advisor: Yogesh Sharma
25. Pradeep Rai Elected President of Supreme Court Bar Association
Senior Advocate Pradeep Rai was elected as the new President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA).
⚖️ SCBA Election Results
- President: Pradeep Rai
- Vice-President: Rahul Kaushik
- Secretary: Pragya Baghel
- Joint Secretary: Meneesh Dubey
- Treasurer: Reepak Kansal
26. Satish Golcha Appointed DG of Delhi Home Guards
Senior IPS officer Satish Golcha has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of Delhi Home Guards.
He is a 1992-batch AGMUT cadre IPS officer.
He previously served as the Delhi Police Commissioner.
He will assume office on 1 October 2026.
He succeeds Virender Singh, who retires on 30 September 2026.
🎯 Exam Facts
- Name: Satish Golcha
- Post: Director General, Delhi Home Guards
- Batch: 1992-batch AGMUT cadre IPS
- Previous Post: Delhi Police Commissioner
- Assumes Office: 1 October 2026
- Predecessor: Virender Singh
27. TVS Motor Appoints Peyman Kargar as CEO
TVS Motor Company appointed Peyman Kargar as its Director and CEO.
His appointment will be effective from 27 January 2027.
He will succeed K. N. Radhakrishnan.
K. N. Radhakrishnan will continue until 27 January 2027 and will later become a Non-Executive Director until the AGM in July 2027.
Peyman Kargar is currently the President, International Business.
🏢 Exam Facts
- Company: TVS Motor Company
- New Director & CEO: Peyman Kargar
- Effective: 27 January 2027
- Predecessor: K. N. Radhakrishnan
- Current Role: President, International Business
28. Iftikhar Ali Gillani Elected "Prime Minister" of PoK
Iftikhar Ali Gillani was elected as the "Prime Minister" of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
He belongs to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N).
He won 30 out of 44 votes in the PoK Legislative Assembly.
🎯 Exam Facts
- Name: Iftikhar Ali Gillani
- Position: "Prime Minister" of PoK
- Party: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)
- Votes: 30 out of 44
- Election Body: PoK Legislative Assembly
🧠 Day 4 Quick Revision
📝 Day 4 Current Affairs Quiz
5 exam-oriented questions from today's topics.
Who was appointed Expert Adviser on Structure and Process by UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham?
Who was appointed as a part-time, non-official Director on the RBI Central Board?
Who was elected President of the Supreme Court Bar Association?
Who was appointed as Director and CEO of TVS Motor Company?
Who was elected as the 23rd President of Bangladesh?
🎯 Day 4 Complete!
Revise today's appointments once more before moving to the next day.
Next: Day 5 — Continue with the next August 2026 Current Affairs topics.