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Kerala University recommends honorary doctorates for Madhu, Sreekumaran Thampi, K. Radhakrishnan, P.R. Sreejesh The Syndicate of Kerala University, which met on Thursday (August 13, 2026), decided to recommend to the Governor that honorary doctorate degrees be conferred on veteran actor Madhu, poet Sreekumaran Thampi, former ISRO chairman K. Radhakrishnan, and former Indian hockey team captain P.R. Sreejesh.

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Commonwealth Fencing Championships 2026 ​Host Venue: Lagos, Nigeria. ​India's Performance: India bagged the overall title by winning the Wilkinson Sword Trophy with a total tally of 35 Medals (13 Gold, 8 Silver, 14 Bronze).

Gaj Gaurav Awards 2026 & Human-Elephant Conflict Action Plan ​Organizer: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. ​Awardees: Mahouts from Jaldapara National Park (West Bengal) recognized for flood-rescue operations involving stranded elephants and wild rhinos.

Sprite Tejas Express – India’s First Brand-Named Train ​Train Route: Lucknow – New Delhi Tejas Express (Train Nos. 82501 / 82502). ​Significance: Becomes India's first train to operate under a commercial brand name under non-fare revenue monetization, managed by IRCTC.

Implementation of PMAY-Urban 2.0 in Kerala ​Overview: The Kerala government approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Government to implement Phase 2 of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U 2.0). ​Beneficiaries: Around 30,000 eligible homeless families in urban areas of Kerala. ​Financial Model (₹4 Lakh total assistance per house): ​Central Share: ₹1.50 Lakh ​State Share: ₹1.00 Lakh

World Organ Donation Day is observed annually on August 13 to raise global awareness about the life-saving impact of organ and tissue donation, honor donors and their families, and encourage individuals to pledge to become donors.

Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill: The Lok Sabha passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill to streamline resource allocation and update mining sector regulations.

The Kirti Chakra awardees are Lt Col Manoj Francis PF of 21 Para (Special Forces) and Major Jitendra Rathee of 2 Para (Special Forces). Seven other Kirti Chakras were conferred posthumously. The armed forces given the prestigious awards posthumously included Havildar Gajendra Singh of 2 Para (Special Forces), Jagbir Singh (Head Constable), Jaswant Singh (Constable), Balvinder Singh (Constable), Tariq Hussain (Constable), Bashir Ahmad (Head Constable), and Sunil Kumar (Inspector).

80th Independence Day Celebration. India marks its 80th Independence Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads the central celebrations from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort in Delhi. ​Dual Primary Themes: ​"150 Years of Vande Mataram": Commemorating 150 years of the National Song Vande Mataram. ​For the first time, Vande Mataram is sung directly from the ramparts of the Red Fort upon the Prime Minister’s arrival. ​2,500 NCC cadets and MY Bharat volunteers form a human formation spelling out "वंदे मातरम्" on Gyanpath.

NASA invites ISRO to join its Moon base programme Moving to strengthen their partnership, US space agency NASA has invited ISRO to join its Moon Base programme, the recently-launched effort to get humans back to the Moon with the larger objective of setting up a permanent settlement there. The offer, disclosed Tuesday, was made at the ninth meeting of the India-US Civil Space Joint Working Group in Bengaluru on August 5 and 6 which US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor also addressed.

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💥💥Which Kerala wildlife protection system was highlighted by national environmental bodies as India’s first judiciary-integrated wildlife offense management system? HAWK (Hostile Activity Watch Kernel) ​Key Note: HAWK acts as a centralized database for monitoring wildlife crimes, suspects, and legal case developments directly connected with forest judicial officers.

💥💥Under the Kerala PRD and Transport Department guidelines, what is the primary objective of the SAMPATH portal launched in Kerala? Centralized digital asset and public property management using GIS ​Key Note: State Asset Management Portal and Tracking Hub (SAMPATH) helps prevent land encroachments and maps government-owned real estate across Kerala.

💥💥Which digital platform developed by the Kerala State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission won the Silver Award at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026? e-Jagrithi ​Key Note: e-Jagrithi is an integrated consumer court digitized platform designed for seamless filing, hearing, and resolution of consumer grievances.

💥💥Which institute developed India's first indigenous vaccine against African Swine Fever (ASF)? ICAR–Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly ​Key Note: African Swine Fever is a severe viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs; the indigenous vaccine marks a significant breakthrough in livestock biosecurity.

💥💥Which Indian startup developed the PowerBank-50, India's first satellite battery to achieve "flight heritage" status? TakeMe2Space ​Key Note: Flight heritage status indicates that a space-grade component has successfully operated in orbit during a live mission.