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28 Aug 2026 Daily Current Affairs by Vishal Sir for all One day & UPSC Exams

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Key points from the video (28 Aug 2026 Daily Current Affairs)

1) Nepal flash flood disaster (trigger and vulnerability)

  • A catastrophic flash flood hit Nepal, with 160+ confirmed deaths and many missing, including over 133 Indian workers (bodies reportedly not yet found).
  • Flash flood definition (as explained in the video): water that arrives suddenly and rapidly with destructive force.

Reported trigger chain (as discussed)

  • An earthquake occurred (initial speculation included earthquakes; later updates reportedly indicated a quake).
  • This earthquake led to an avalanche (large ice/rockfall).
  • The avalanche then caused a flash flood.

Exam-relevant location focus (near Nepal–Tibet border)

  • Lahandakhola
  • Bhote Koshi
  • Trishuli River

Notable detail

  • Trishuli River’s water level reportedly rose by ~9 meters within under 30 minutes, highlighting the event’s suddenness.

MCQ takeaway

  • The correct option corresponds to Lahnde Khola, Bhote Koshi, and Trishuli.

2) UPI completes 10 years; growth and international presence

  • UPI (Unified Payments Interface) is India’s major digital payments system.
  • Key fact:
    • UPI started in/around 2016, created by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

Growth figures (as stated in the video)

  • 2017: 0.3 lakh crore
  • 2018: 0.51 lakh crore
  • 2021: 6.0 lakh crore
  • By July 2026: 29.8 lakh crore (presented as users/usage measure)

International expansion

  • Countries mentioned as having UPI running include: Bhutan, Nepal, Singapore, UAE, France, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Qatar, Cambodia, Greece, Maldives.

UPSC Prelims-style framing (as referenced)

  • A question on which country(s) have UPI running was discussed, with the correct answer tied to NPCI.

3) Government free coaching scheme—targets missed and funding underutilized

  • The video critiques the government’s free coaching scheme, citing poor implementation.
  • Source mentioned: Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Justice.

Main criticisms

  • Target was 10,500 children online, but only 2,790 were taught (about 26% achievement, per the presenter).
  • Low enrollment/passing rates are cited across academic years.
  • Large parts of budget allocations were not spent (underutilization noted across multiple years).

Exam-style coverage

  • The scheme covers exams like UPSC, SSC, Railway, IT, NEET, SET, GRE. (The video notes that NDA/CDS are not explicitly mentioned.)

Eligibility beneficiaries (as stated)

  • Scheduled Caste (SC)
  • Other Backward Class (OBC)
  • PM CARES Fund beneficiaries

(An MCQ is solved with these categories as covered.)

4) India–UK defense agreements: electric propulsion and lightweight multirole missiles

India and the UK are expected to sign two agreements:

  1. Maritime Electric Propulsion System

    • Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA)
    • Joint development of electric, smoother, low-noise propulsion technology
    • Intended use for Navy LPD ships (Landing Platform Dock)

  2. LMM (Lightweight Multirole Missiles)

    • UK will supply LMM missiles to the Indian Army
    • Framed as useful for targeting drones, helicopters, and boats
  • The video presents these as strengthening India–UK strategic cooperation.

5) Uniqlo (Japan) to buy more readymade clothing from India; more investment

  • Japanese apparel brand Uniqlo is reported to:
    • Buy more ready-made garments from India
    • Purchase raw materials from India
    • Increase investment in India

Claimed impact (per presenter)

  • Potential to expand jobs, factory activity, and benefits via FDI/investment and higher export demand.

Exam MCQ link

  • Uniqlo is associated with Textiles and Apparel.

6) US Open 2026 prize money (total pool and winners)

  • The video discusses the US Open in September and a total prize pool stated as $108 million.
  • Clarification: $108 million is not only for winners—it is distributed across players based on performance and rounds.
  • Stated winners’ prize:
    • Men’s singles winner: $5.5 million
    • Women’s singles winner: $5.5 million

Presenters / contributors

  • Vishal Sir (main presenter)

Original video