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
- 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
- Air India Appoints Tewolde Gebremariam as New CEOAugust 6, 2026Tewolde Gebremariam, formerly the Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer of Air India. It is an important development as the Tata Group airline prepares to enter ...Read more
- RBI Plans to Introduce Polymer Banknotes from FY28: Benefits, Features, and Rollout ExplainedAugust 6, 2026Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has stated that it is planning to start issuing polymer notes from the beginning of the fiscal year 2027-28 (FY28) provided the trials and testing process is completed successfully. According ...Read more
- 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 of kilometres through mountain ranges, forests, deserts, and several time ...Read more
- 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 establishing the world class Plug & Play Business Parks by ...Read more
- Centre Deploys Outbreak Team as Chandipura Virus Probe Expands in Gujarat and RajasthanAugust 6, 2026Central Government takes important steps against the outbreaks of the Chandipura Virus Disease (CHPV), it has sent a National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT) to the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan. While the cases are ...Read more
- Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan and Home Secretary Govind Mohan Get One-Year ExtensionAugust 6, 2026The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), led by Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a one-year extension to Cabinet Secretary Dr. T.V. Somanathan and Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan. This announced through order ...Read more
- SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Stage Believed to Crash into Moon: What Happened and Why It MattersAugust 6, 2026A four-tonne upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket accidentally struck to the surface of the Moon on 5th of August 2026 and is expected to create a new lunar crater according to scientists. ...Read more
- Massachusetts and Boston Declare August 15 as ‘India Day’August 6, 2026State of Massachusetts and Boston have marked August 15 as “India Day” after the Indian-American community. The observance recalls the day that India was freed from colonial rule and acknowledges Indian contribution, be it cultural, ...Read more
- UPI MDR Explained: Will Payments Above ₹2,000 on Paytm, Google Pay and Other Apps Become Chargeable?August 6, 2026UPI or Unified Payments Interface (UPI), an innovative payment system launched in India, has revolutionized digital payments through instant and cost-effective transactions by millions of users. UPI has now become a part of everyone’s daily ...Read more
- World Breastfeeding Week 2026: Theme, Dates, Significance, ObjectivesAugust 6, 2026World Breastfeeding Week 2026 is observed in India and other countries between August 1st and August 7th to educate people about the role of breastfeeding in raising healthy babies. The event, which is spearheaded by ...Read more
- 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
Important Days 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
- World Lung Cancer Day 2026: Date, Theme, History, Significance, Slogan, Risk Factors and Key Facts August 1, 2026
General Knowledge 2026
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 ...
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 ...
