Adda247 provides the latest and most important daily current affairs 2026 for Bank, SSC, Railway, Police, SI, and Other State Govt Exams. Our team curates the most significant national and international news, government policy updates, important appointments 2026, awards and honours, summits and conferences, science and technology, defence news, business & economy, and sports current affairs — all in one place.
Today’s Current Affairs
- Hiroshima Day 2026: Theme, History, Consequences, Significance and Key FactsAugust 5, 2026Hiroshima Day 2026 is set to be observed on 6 August 2026, and it marks the 81st anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima with an atom bomb in the Second World War. This day is ...Read more
- Current Affairs Capsule PDF (5th August, 2026)August 5, 2026National News Supreme Court Extends Mandatory Third-Party Insurance Period for New Vehicles The Supreme Court has extended the mandatory third-party insurance period for newly purchased private vehicles to improve road safety and insurance compliance across India. As ...Read more
- Which Is the Only State in India That Produces Diamonds?August 5, 2026India has an illustrious history of diamond trade and was formerly the only known source of natural diamonds in the world. The country is home to some famous diamonds like the Koh-i-Noor, the Hope Diamond ...Read more
- What Causes Turbulence in Flights? Top Causes, Types, Most Turbulent Flight Routes in the World & Safety ExplainedAugust 5, 2026The recent incident of turbulence on Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi has once again put the spotlight on an important aspect of air travel: flight turbulence. Turbulence is sometimes severe and unpleasant ...Read more
- Umling La Pass: Location, Height, Road, Connectivity, History, BRO Project and Strategic SignificanceAugust 5, 2026Umling La Pass is known as the highest motorable mountain pass and located in the Ladakh area of India. This pass is situated close to the India-China border, and it is famous for being at ...Read more
- Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026: Key Features, Objectives, Significance, Concerns and Major Changes ExplainedAugust 5, 2026The Government of India has introduced the amendment bill called “The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026” in Lok Sabha for establishing a more harsh regulatory framework for foreigners’ donations to individuals, organisations, and NGOs. ...Read more
- Srisailam Project: Location, River, Water Supply, Features, Significance and Hydroelectric Power GenerationAugust 5, 2026The Srisailam Project is among the most massive and significant multipurpose river valley projects of India, built on the Krishna River, at the border of the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The project is ...Read more
- TRAI Revamps MyCall App to Improve Voice Call Quality: Key Features ExplainedAugust 5, 2026The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has announced the revised edition of the TRAI MyCall mobile application to better involve the consumers in judging the quality of voice calling services. This new application was ...Read more
- Supreme Court Tightens Rules to Curb Digital Arrest ScamsAugust 5, 2026To battle against digital scams and cyber financial crimes, the Supreme Court of India has provided various directions to strengthen cyber investigations, hasten the recouping of money by the victims, and bring about improvements in ...Read more
- Bankers Books Evidence Bill, 2026 Explained: Key Changes, Electronic RecordsAugust 5, 2026India’s Bankers Books Evidence Bill, 2026 is an important move in bringing changes to the existing structure for use of banking records in the courts of law. The Bill was first introduced in the Lok ...Read more
- Government Proposes MDR on Select UPI Payments: Key DetailsAugust 5, 2026The Ministry of Finance is proposed changes in the Payment and Settlement Systems Act of 2007 which would provide the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) back on some digital transactions including UPI transfers. The announcement made ...Read more
- Indigenous African Swine Fever Vaccine Developed by ICAR: India Unveils First Homegrown ASF Vaccine for PigsAugust 5, 2026The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has successfully created the first homegrown vaccine for African Swine Fever (ASF) in the country. The official launch of the vaccine was done by the Union Agriculture Minister ...Read more
- RBI Monetary Policy August 2026: Key AnnouncementsAugust 5, 2026The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced its August 2026 Monetary Policy on August 5, 2026, following the 62nd meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held from August 3 to 5, 2026 under the ...Read more
- UP Supplementary Budget 2026-27: ₹59,019 Crore Budget Presented; Check Total Size, Major Allocations and Key HighlightsAugust 5, 2026The State of Uttar Pradesh has introduced the supplementary budget of ₹59,019.54 Crore, its major focus on infrastructure development, employment generation, health care, education, agriculture, and rural development for the fiscal year 2026-27. Finance Minister ...Read more
Important Days 2026
- Hiroshima Day 2026: Theme, History, Consequences, Significance and Key Facts August 5, 2026
- International Clouded Leopard Day 2026: Date, Theme, Facts, Conservation Status and India’s New Action Plan August 4, 2026
- Friendship Day 2026: Date, History, Significance and Celebration Ideas August 1, 2026
- World Wide Web Day 2026: Date, History, Importance, Objectives, Facts August 1, 2026
- World Lung Cancer Day 2026: Date, Theme, History, Significance, Slogan, Risk Factors and Key Facts August 1, 2026
- Important Days in August 2026: Complete List of National & International Days, Festivals and Special Observances July 31, 2026
General Knowledge 2026
Which Is the Only State in India That Produces Diamonds?August 5, 2026India has an illustrious history of diamond trade and was formerly the only known source of natural diamonds in the world. The country is home ...
What Causes Turbulence in Flights? Top Causes, Types, Most Turbulent Flight Routes in the World & Safety ExplainedAugust 5, 2026The recent incident of turbulence on Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi has once again put the spotlight on an important aspect of ...
Umling La Pass: Location, Height, Road, Connectivity, History, BRO Project and Strategic SignificanceAugust 5, 2026Umling La Pass is known as the highest motorable mountain pass and located in the Ladakh area of India. This pass is situated close to ...
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026: Key Features, Objectives, Significance, Concerns and Major Changes ExplainedAugust 5, 2026The Government of India has introduced the amendment bill called “The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026” in Lok Sabha for establishing a more harsh ...
Srisailam Project: Location, River, Water Supply, Features, Significance and Hydroelectric Power GenerationAugust 5, 2026The Srisailam Project is among the most massive and significant multipurpose river valley projects of India, built on the Krishna River, at the border of ...
Ramsar Sites in India 2026: State-Wise List of All 101 Ramsar Sites, Latest Updates, Largest & Smallest WetlandsAugust 4, 2026India has become a global leader in the conservation of wetlands by continuously extending the number of its Ramsar sites. Wetlands are very useful in ...
Indian Railways Emergency Quota for Cancer Patients: How to Get a Confirmed Train Ticket, Eligibility, Documents & RulesAugust 3, 2026In the case of medical emergencies, getting a confirmed train ticket is a harsh challenge in the case of patients who are in dire need ...
