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
- 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
- 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
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
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 ...
