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Weekly Current Affairs (23rd August to 29th August 2026)

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Category : NationalPublished on: August 30 2026

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  • The government allowed duty-free import of up to 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar till 31 October 2026 to increase supply and control prices.
  • The Master Plan of Delhi-2047 was unveiled with targets for 40 lakh homes, improved transport, Yamuna restoration and sustainable urban development.
  • Kanda Express launched to move onions from Nashik to major cities.
  • Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan launched India’s first non-GMO high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid developed by ICAR and Gourmet Popcornica in Andhra Pradesh.
  • All India Institute of Ayurveda launched the six-month Garbhini Mitra Course on Ayurveda-based maternal wellness with the last application date 31 August 2026.
  • National Conclave on Tribal Languages and Museums inaugurated in Mysuru on Aug 24, 2026; Adi Vaani platform and AI bot Jago launched.
  • India’s first non-GMO popcorn maize hybrid released by VP at Musunuru on Aug 24, 2026; 17,500+ farmers involved.
  • ICAR-CCARI organises Carbon Pathshala workshop in Goa to train farmers on voluntary carbon markets.
  • CSIR-IHBT discovers new plant species Doronicum sanctum in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang district.
  • IPC launches seven nitrosamine impurities reference standards for better drug quality control.