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Current Affairs for Tuesday, 18 August 2026

Daily current affairs digest for competitive exam aspirants. Focusing on key economic indicators and employment data.

2 exam-relevant updates · 2-question quiz

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Economy & Banking#1

India's unemployment rate declines to 5.1% in July 2026

According to the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data, India's unemployment rate fell to 5.1% in July 2026, down from 5.5% in June.

📌 Static GK link: The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) is conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO).

Source: The Free Press Journal ↗
Economy & Banking#2

India's Labour Force Participation Rate rises to 55.4%

The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) increased to 55.4% in July 2026, driven by higher participation in rural and female sectors.

📌 Static GK link: LFPR measures the percentage of the population that is either working or actively looking for work.

Source: The Free Press Journal ↗

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  1. Q1.According to the July 2026 PLFS data, what was India's unemployment rate?

  2. Q2.What was the reported Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in India for July 2026?

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Written by PadhoDost in exam format from the day's reported news. Facts are summarised for exam preparation, not reproduced from the original articles — follow the source links for full reports.