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
- Jeevan Raksha Padak: 12 Rat Miners Honoured for Silkyara RescueAugust 7, 2026Minister of Union Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari awarded Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak to 12 rat miners for their extraordinary courage and selfless service in the Silkyara Tunnel Rescue Operation. These awardees received their ...Read more
- Who Is Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth? IAF’s First Woman Fighter Pilot to Become a ‘Top Gun’August 7, 2026Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth has made history in the Indian Air Force (IAF) as she is the first woman fighter pilot to be trained through the Fighter Combat Leader (FCL) course at the Tactics and ...Read more
- India’s GI-Tagged Handloom Sarees: Complete Guide to Geographical Indication TextilesAugust 7, 2026The handloom industry in India is one of the best illustrations of India’s rich cultural legacy and textile industry. This includes the Banarasi sarees of Uttar Pradesh, Kanjeevaram silk of Tamil Nadu and the various ...Read more
- RBI Expands Upper Layer NBFC List to 17 for FY27; REC, PFC, IRFC and HUDCO AddedAugust 7, 2026As part of its new listing of Upper Layer Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC-UL) for the year 2026-27, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) now has 17 institutions compared to the earlier classification exercise where the ...Read more
- UPI Charges Bill 2026 Passed By Lok Sabha: What Does It Mean for UPI Users?August 7, 2026The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, has been passed in the Lok Sabha and it amends the provisions regarding the digital payments under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. It provides a ...Read more
- India Successfully Test-Fires Agni-4 Ballistic Missile from OdishaAugust 7, 2026The India has achieved the successful test launch of the Agni-4 medium range ballistic missile (MRBM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha, on August 6, 2026. The test launch of the Agni-4, which ...Read more
- What Is Swadeshi Movement (1905)? Know The Reason, Leaders, Methods, Features and SignificanceAugust 7, 2026The Swadeshi Movement is considered as one of the significant phases of India’s struggle for independence. This movement was formed in the early twentieth century as a reaction to the Partition of Bengal in 1905. ...Read more
- Praggnanandhaa Wins Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2026August 7, 2026The young Indian grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa gave a dominating display to take the crown at the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2026 Grand Chess Tour event. The 20-year-old Indian scored 23.5 points out of 36 ...Read more
- Which State Has Given the Maximum Number of Presidents of India? Check the Complete State-wise List (2026)August 7, 2026India has had 15 Presidents since becoming a Republic on 26 January 1950. Over the decades, leaders from different states have occupied the country’s highest constitutional office. Among all Indian states, Tamil Nadu has produced ...Read more
- Gaganyaan Mission Achieves Major Milestones, First Uncrewed Flight Targeted for Q4 2026August 7, 2026Another important milestone attained in the India’s Gaganyaan mission, as the country prepares to launch its first human spaceflight mission. In his statement to the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh disclosed that several ...Read more
- Cabinet Approves GOBARdhan Scheme: India’s ₹23,731 Crore Push for Compressed Biogas and Circular BioenergyAugust 7, 2026The Cabinet of the Union Government, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the GOBARdhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) – National Circular Bioenergy Scheme, with an allocation of ₹23,731 crore. This scheme was ...Read more
- National Handloom Day 2026: Date, Theme, History and SignificanceAugust 7, 2026The National Handloom Day 2026 in India is observed on 7th August to pay homage to the rich handloom legacy of the nation and salute the invaluable role of weavers and artisans in the handloom ...Read more
- Current Affairs Capsule PDF (6th August, 2026)August 6, 2026National News Supreme Court Extends Mandatory Third-Party Insurance Period for New Vehicles The Supreme Court of India has extended the mandatory third-party insurance period for newly purchased private vehicles to improve road safety and insurance compliance across ...Read more
- Top 5 Tomato Producing States in India 2025-26: Madhya Pradesh Tops the ListAugust 6, 2026India is one of the biggest producers of tomatoes in the world and second to China in terms of tomato production in the whole world. The tomato is among the important vegetable crops grown in ...Read more
Important Days 2026
- National Handloom Day 2026: Date, Theme, History and Significance August 7, 2026
- World Breastfeeding Week 2026: Theme, Dates, Significance, Objectives August 6, 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
General Knowledge 2026
India’s GI-Tagged Handloom Sarees: Complete Guide to Geographical Indication TextilesAugust 7, 2026The handloom industry in India is one of the best illustrations of India’s rich cultural legacy and textile industry. This includes the Banarasi sarees of ...
What Is Swadeshi Movement (1905)? Know The Reason, Leaders, Methods, Features and SignificanceAugust 7, 2026The Swadeshi Movement is considered as one of the significant phases of India’s struggle for independence. This movement was formed in the early twentieth century ...
Top 5 Tomato Producing States in India 2025-26: Madhya Pradesh Tops the ListAugust 6, 2026India is one of the biggest producers of tomatoes in the world and second to China in terms of tomato production in the whole world. ...
Which is World’s Longest Railway Route? Distance, Route Map and Key FactsAugust 6, 2026Railways have been very significant in joining distant areas and boosting trade, tourism, and development. The distances between some railway tracks go up to thousands ...
UP Private Business Park Development Scheme 2025: Features, Eligibility, Benefits & ImplementationAugust 6, 2026Uttar Pradesh Private Business Park Development Scheme, 2025 is an important scheme that has been designed by the State of Government of Uttar Pradesh for ...
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 ...
