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
- 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
- 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
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
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 ...
