National Daily Current Affairs: 24/08/2026

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The government recently organized a National Workshop on “Mission Zero – Ending Fatalities in Sanitation Work”. This initiative focuses on the complete elimination of hazardous cleaning practices and ensuring zero deaths during sanitation operations. It aligns with the NAMASTE scheme which aims for mechanized sanitation solutions and worker rehabilitation.

Additionally, the EPFO Employees’ Enrolment Campaign, 2026 has been launched to bring workers currently outside the social security net under the EPF coverage. 👉 Prepare your application photos using our SSC Photo Resizer or UPSC Photo Resizer.

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• Economy & Finance: India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $230 million loan agreement to modernize water supply and sanitation services in Chennai.
• Environment: The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) released ₹2.82 crore of Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) funds to 27 State Biodiversity Boards, 3 UT Biodiversity Councils, and ICAR-IIHR.
• Defence: 'Mangrol', the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), was successfully delivered to the Indian Navy.
• International Relations: Minister Hardeep Singh Puri is on an official visit to Mauritius to strengthen energy ties. Also, the 14th India-Nepal Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting concluded in Dehradun.
• Governance: PM Narendra Modi chaired the Third High-Level Meeting with Secretaries to the Government of India to review ongoing developmental projects.

One-Liner Revision Notes ⚡

• The third ASW Shallow Water Craft delivered by CSL to the Indian Navy is named Mangrol.
• $230 million loan from ADB is designated for water supply modernization in Chennai.
• The 14th India-Nepal Joint Working Group meeting was held in Dehradun.
• National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) headquarters is located in Chennai.
• The current Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas is Shri Hardeep Singh Puri.
• The National Zoological Park (Delhi Zoo) recently organized the 11th Sunday Bird Walk.
• The Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2026 is an initiative by the EPFO.
• The Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan scheduled a visit to Andhra Pradesh on August 24.

MCQs from Current Affairs ❓

Q1: Which institution signed a $230 million loan with India for Chennai’s water supply modernization?

• A) World Bank
• B) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
• C) New Development Bank
• D) International Monetary Fund

Q2: What is the name of the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft delivered by CSL Kochi?

• A) Mahe
• B) Malvan
• C) Mangrol
• D) Mormugao

Q3: The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) released ABS funds to how many State Biodiversity Boards recently?

• A) 20
• B) 25
• C) 27
• D) 30

Q4: Where was the 14th India-Nepal Joint Working Group Meeting held?

• A) Kathmandu
• B) New Delhi
• C) Dehradun
• D) Pokhara

Q5: 'Mission Zero' workshop is associated with which sector?

• A) Carbon Emissions
• B) Sanitation Work Fatalities
• C) Road Accidents
• D) Digital Illiteracy