Current Affairs 2026

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August 4, 2026

National Bone and Joint Day observed (4 August)

National Bone and Joint Day is observed on 4 August to raise awareness of musculoskeletal health and preventive orthopaedics. The week from...

Important days & Theme

India ranked 176th in Environmental Performance Index 2026

The Environmental Performance Index 2026, compiled by Yale University, placed India 176th out of 177 countries with a score of 22.46. Estoni...

Ranks or Indexes

Nauru officially renamed the Republic of Naoero

The Pacific island nation of Nauru officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero following a constitutional amendment passed in May...

International

Commemorative stamp released on Satish Gujral birth centenary

The Department of Posts released a Rs 5 commemorative postage stamp marking the birth centenary of Padma Vibhushan artist Satish Gujral. The...

Miscellaneous

August 3, 2026

ISRO Robotics Challenge 2026 launched with ASCEND theme

ISRO's U R Rao Satellite Centre announced the 2026 edition of the ISRO Robotics Challenge with the theme 'Towards Swarm Expedition: Autonomo...

Science & Technology

Glaw Lake becomes India's 101st Ramsar Site

Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh was designated India's 101st Ramsar Site and the state's first Ramsar Site. The freshwater lake lies within t...

Environment

Monisha Chakraborty appointed Executive Director of RBI

The Reserve Bank of India appointed Monisha Chakraborty as Executive Director with effect from 3 August 2026. She will oversee the Foreign E...

Appointments

A S Rajeev takes charge as Acting Central Vigilance Commissioner

Vigilance Commissioner A S Rajeev assumed charge as Acting Central Vigilance Commissioner on 3 August 2026, succeeding Praveen Kumar Srivast...

Appointments

Glaw Lake declared India 101st Ramsar site

Glaw Lake in the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh was designated as India's 101st Ramsar Site, becoming the first Ramsar wetland in Arun...

Places in News

August 2, 2026

PM Modi launches Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the 100-week 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan', addressing over 1 crore...

Govt Schemes

August 1, 2026

IAF conducts Exercise ROTOR CLAP-III at Pokharan

The Indian Air Force conducted Exercise ROTOR CLAP-III on 1-2 August 2026 at the Pokharan range in Rajasthan to validate helicopter-based co...

Defences

PM Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana completes one year

The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) completed one year on 1 August 2026, with over 72 lakh first-time employees joining...

Govt Schemes

July 29, 2026

International Tiger Day observed (29 July)

International Tiger Day is observed on 29 July to promote tiger conservation; India is home to the world's largest wild tiger population und...

Important Days

July 28, 2026

World Hepatitis Day observed (28 July)

World Hepatitis Day is observed on 28 July to raise awareness of viral hepatitis and promote prevention, testing and treatment.

Important Days

July 26, 2026

Kargil Vijay Diwas observed (26 July)

Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed on 26 July to commemorate India's victory in the 1999 Kargil War and to honour the armed forces.

Important Days

July 22, 2026

PCI and CPSFI sign MoU for 2029 World Abilitysport Games bid

On 22 July 2026 the Paralympic Committee of India and the Cerebral Palsy Sports Federation of India signed an MoU to jointly pursue India's...

Sports

Ministry of Coal releases 'AAROH' report on mine closure

The Ministry of Coal released 'AAROH: Annual Report on Mine Closure' on 22 July 2026, presenting India's framework and progress on scientifi...

National

July 20, 2026

India joins the WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement

On 20 July 2026 India became the 123rd member to accept the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which curbs subsidies contributing to ille...

International

July 18, 2026

Nelson Mandela International Day observed (18 July)

Nelson Mandela International Day is observed on 18 July to honour the legacy of Nelson Mandela and promote community service and social just...

Important Days

'Peacko' unveiled as mascot of BWF World Championships 2026

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled 'Peacko', inspired by the Indian peafowl, as the mascot of the 2026 BWF World Championships, which...

Sports

July 17, 2026

World Day for International Justice observed (17 July)

The World Day for International Justice is observed on 17 July to recognise the international criminal justice system and the work of the In...

Important Days

BHASHINI Rajyam State Engagement Workshop held in Panaji

On 17 July 2026 the Digital India BHASHINI Division (MeitY) organised the 'BHASHINI Rajyam' State Engagement Workshop in Panaji, Goa, to adv...

National

July 15, 2026

DRDO plans to use ISRO's Kulasekharapatnam spaceport

The DRDO announced it is drawing up a strategic roadmap to utilise ISRO's upcoming spaceport at Kulasekharapatnam in Tamil Nadu for defence...

Science

R. Vairamuthu conferred the 60th Jnanpith Award

Renowned Tamil poet and lyricist R. Vairamuthu was named for the 60th Jnanpith Award on 15 July 2026, one of India's highest literary honour...

Awards

July 11, 2026

World Population Day observed (11 July)

World Population Day is observed on 11 July to raise awareness of population issues such as family planning, gender equality and reproductiv...

Important Days

July 7, 2026

N. S. Vishwanathan reappointed Non-Executive Chairman of Axis Bank

N. S. Vishwanathan was reappointed as Non-Executive (Part-Time) Chairman of Axis Bank for three years, effective 27 October 2026.

Banking

RBI approves Mahesh M. Pai as MD & CEO of South Indian Bank

On 7 July 2026 the RBI approved the appointment of Mahesh Muralidhar Pai as Managing Director and CEO of South Indian Bank for a three-year...

Banking

July 6, 2026

ISRO/IN-SPACe conducts SAR Data Analysis skill course

ISRO's IN-SPACe held a short-term skill-development course on 'SAR Data Analysis and Applications' during 6–10 July 2026 to build capacity i...

Science

Sourav Ganguly named brand ambassador of InsuranceDekho

On 6 July 2026 InsuranceDekho appointed former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly as its brand ambassador and launched the 'Khul Kar Khelo...

Awards

July 3, 2026

SBI to acquire NHB's stake in RMBS Development Company

On 3 July 2026 the State Bank of India announced it would acquire the 10% stake held by the National Housing Bank in RMBS Development Compan...

Banking

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