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Current Affairs 23 August 2026

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  • National Space Day 2026 observed to mark Chandrayaan-3 soft landing anniversary
  • Parliament’s Monsoon Session 2026 concludes with passage of key reform Bills

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National Space Day 2026 observed to mark Chandrayaan-3 soft landing anniversary

National Space Day 2026 is being observed on 23 August 2026 to commemorate the successful soft landing of ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 near the Moon’s south pole on 23 August 2023. The day highlights India’s achievements in space exploration and the legacy of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. Various educational institutions, space clubs, and government agencies are organizing outreach programmes, lectures, and exhibitions to popularise space science. The focus this year is on applications of space technology for agriculture, environment monitoring, and disaster management. Government leaders have used the occasion to reiterate support for private space startups and innovation. The observance is expected to strengthen STEM awareness among students and aspirants. The date is likely to be tested in competitive exams as a key space-related commemoration.

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National Space Day in India is observed every year on which date?

POLITY

Parliament’s Monsoon Session 2026 concludes with passage of key reform Bills

The Monsoon Session 2026 of Parliament has recently concluded with the passage of several significant Bills relevant to governance and legal reforms. Key legislation includes the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, which increases the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges (excluding the CJI) from 33 to 37. The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 establishes a National Tribunals Commission to oversee appointments, performance review, and data management for tribunals. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 enhances punishments for exam malpractices in recruitment and other public exams. Other important Bills include amendments to the MSME Development Act, the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, taxation laws, and the Bankers’ Books Evidence framework. The session is notable for wide-ranging reforms affecting the judiciary, tribunals, financial regulation, and exam integrity.

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The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 increases the number of Supreme Court judges (excluding the Chief Justice of India) from 33 to which new figure?

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