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Current Affairs for Friday, 21 August 2026

Today's exam-relevant items include a policy welcome by SAIL and a Dubai–India MoU.

2 exam-relevant updates · 3-question quiz

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Schemes & Policy#1

SAIL welcomes 2026 Mines and Minerals Amendment Act

SAIL said the Act will improve mining viability, investment, domestic iron ore supply and steel security.

📌 Static GK link: SAIL is a central public sector steel company; mining policy is linked to the Ministry of Mines.

Source: The Free Press Journal ↗
International#2

Dubai Chambers signs two MoUs in Bengaluru

Dubai Chambers signed two MoUs in Bengaluru to advance agentic AI collaboration and strengthen trade and investment ties with India.

📌 Static GK link: Bengaluru is the capital of Karnataka; Dubai is a major trade hub in the UAE.

Source: Ptinews ↗

Test yourself

3 questions on today's update — tap an option to check your answer.

  1. Q1.Which public sector company welcomed the 2026 Mines and Minerals Amendment Act?

  2. Q2.Where did Dubai Chambers sign two MoUs related to agentic AI and trade/investment ties with India?

  3. Q3.SAIL is a public sector undertaking in which sector?

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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.