Current Affairs for August 31, 2026

 National Small Industry Day Observed Across India (August 30): Celebrated annually on August 30 to support, recognize, and highlight the pivotal contribution of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs/MSMEs) in driving employment and industrial growth.

Maharashtra Launches India's First Sports Genomics Program: The Government of Maharashtra rolled out India's first Sports Genomics Program, utilizing genetic profiling to scientifically map young athletes' physical predispositions, injury risks, and high-performance potential.

Argentina Wins Women's FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: In the grand final of the Women's Hockey World Cup 2026, Argentina defeated the Netherlands to clinch the world championship title.

Bihar Education Board Replaces 'Fail' with 'Eligible for Skill' on Marksheets: In a landmark progressive education reform, the Bihar School Examination Board decided to eliminate the word 'Fail' from Class 10 and 12 marksheets, replacing it with the status "Eligible for Skill" (Kaushal ke Liye Patra) to promote vocational learning.

Lallianzuala Chhangte Named Best Indian Men's Footballer of the Year 2026: Mizoram-born dynamic winger Lallianzuala Chhangte was awarded the AIFF Men's Footballer of the Year 2026 for his stellar performance across domestic and national fixtures.

India's 1st Superfine Precipitated Aluminium Trihydrate Plant Opened in Karnataka: Industrial authorities inaugurated India's first Superfine Precipitated Aluminium Trihydrate (ATH) manufacturing facility in Karnataka, advancing the domestic production of specialized flame-retardant polymers and cable coatings.

Anshuman Sharma Appointed Joint Secretary of National Testing Agency (NTA): Senior administrator Anshuman Sharma was appointed as the Joint Secretary of the National Testing Agency (NTA) for a tenure of five years.

Tennis Legend Roger Federer Inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame: Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer was officially inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, honoring his historic tennis legacy.

India Signs LOA with USA to Procure Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missiles: The Ministry of Defence finalized a bilateral Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) with the United States to procure next-generation shoulder-fired Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) systems.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Conferred Uzbekistan's Highest State Honor: During his state visit to Tashkent, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Uzbekistan's highest state award, the 'Oli Darajali Doʻstlik' (Order of High Degree Friendship), marking the 36th highest international civilian honor bestowed upon him.

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