Current Affairs 4 August 2026

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PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka on 1 August 2026

• What Happened: PM Narendra Modi visited Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Karnataka on 1 August 2026 to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for multiple projects.
• Where: AP (Vizianagaram district and Visakhapatnam) and Karnataka (Mysuru)
• Key Details:
  • In AP, projects worth over Rs 17,900 crore were inaugurated/dedicated including aviation, semiconductors, renewable energy, power transmission, road infrastructure, and youth development.
  • Inauguration of Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, Vizianagaram district, developed by GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited (GVIAL) at a cost of Rs 5,640 crore.
  • Foundation stone laid for the Rs 2,500 crore ASIP Semiconductor Project at Tarluvada, Visakhapatnam.
  • National Highway projects over Rs 1,880 crore including NH-365BG, NH-67, and NH-565 sections.
  • Transmission System for Integration of Kurnool-IV Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Phase I (4.5 GW) also inaugurated.
  • In Karnataka, PM Modi inaugurated the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre (Viveka Smaraka) in Mysuru, commemorating Swami Vivekananda’s visit in 1892.
• Significance: These projects aim to boost regional development, improve connectivity, and promote youth and cultural development.

Union Minister Giriraj Singh Launches ‘Kapas Darshan’ Bulletin & MoUs at CCI’s 56th Foundation Day

• What Happened: On the 56th Foundation Day of Cotton Corporation of India Limited (CCI) in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, Union Minister Giriraj Singh launched the Kapas Darshan Bulletin.
• Key Details:
  • Modern farm equipment distributed and roadmap for Rs 5,659-crore Cotton Productivity Mission–Kapas Kanti announced.
  • Four MoUs signed to enhance cotton quality, traceability, sustainability, market access, and climate-smart cultivation.

REC & PFC Sign Rs 26,850 Crore Loan Agreement for Meja Thermal Power Project Expansion

• When: July 2026
• Who: REC Limited and Power Finance Corporation (PFC) Limited signed a loan agreement with Meja Urja Nigam Private Limited (MUNPL).
• Key Details:
  • Loan of Rs 26,850 crore for 2,400 MW thermal power expansion in Meja Tehsil, Prayagraj district, UP.
  • Project cost estimated at Rs 38,357.81 crore.
  • Project includes three ultra-super critical units of 800 MW each with Air Cooled Condenser system.
  • REC is lead financier; funding split equally between REC and PFC (50:50).
  • MUNPL is a 50:50 JV of NTPC Limited and UP Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL), established in April 2008.
• Significance: Project expected to strengthen energy security, provide reliable electricity, and reduce coal consumption and emissions in UP.

Banking & Finance

SEBI Extends Digital Accessibility Audit Deadline & Launches GARUDA Framework

• When: July 2026
• What Happened: SEBI extended the deadline for Regulated Entities to complete digital platform accessibility audits to 31 October 2026.
• Background:
  • SEBI mandated accessibility for digital platforms to persons with disabilities in July 2025.
  • The extension promotes inclusive financial services.
• New Launch: SEBI introduced the GARUDA framework to simplify and speed up Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) launches via streamlined filing.

Economy & Business

SBI Research Projects 7% GDP Growth in Q1 FY27

• When: August 2026
• Who: State Bank of India (SBI) Economic Research Department (ERD)
• Key Details:
  • India’s GDP growth forecast at 7% for Q1 FY27, higher than RBI’s 6.6% projection.
  • Strong growth in passenger vehicle sales (+24.1% YoY), electricity demand (+11.5%), exports (+15.5%), and IIP (+7.3%).
  • Inflation in Q1FY27 at 3.9%; CPI projected above 5% for next two quarters but 5% for full FY27 within RBI’s target (2%-6%).
  • Monsoon recovery with surplus rainfall in July 2026 reduced rainfall deficit to 13%, supporting economic activity.
• Significance: Positive indicators signal economic momentum and stability for policy decisions.

Awards & Recognitions

Gujarat’s Pithora Painting Receives GI Tag

• Who: Geographical Indications Registry (GIR), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I)
• What: Pithora Painting, a centuries-old tribal wall art from Chhota Udepur district, Gujarat, granted GI tag.
• Details:
  • Associated with Rathwa, Bhil, Bhilala, and Nayaka communities.
  • Paintings use natural colors from leaves, flowers, minerals, and mahua.
  • Central motifs include horses symbolizing gods, ancestors, nature elements.
• Additional Info: Earlier in July 2026, Unjha Cumin and Fennel from Gujarat also received GI tags.

Appointments & Resignations

Government Extends IFSCA Chairman K. Rajaraman’s Tenure Till October 2028

• When: July 2026
• Who: K. Rajaraman, Chairperson of International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)
• Details:
  • Tenure extended by 27 months till 24 October 2028 or until further orders.
  • Reappointed under IFSCA Act, 2019 and related service rules.
  • Background: 1989-batch IAS officer (Tamil Nadu cadre), served as Secretary, DoT; Additional Secretary, DEA; MD of Chennai Metro Rail; Commissioner of Commercial Taxes TN.
  • First full-time Chairperson of IFSCA since Oct 2023, succeeding Injeti Srinivas.
  • IFSCA headquartered at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat; established April 2020.

Vice Admiral AN Pramod Assumes Charge as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff

• When: August 2026
• Who: Vice Admiral AN Pramod, Indian Navy
• Details:
  • Assumed charge as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (DCNS), succeeding Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti (retired 31 July 2026).
  • Commissioned 1 July 1990; specialization in Communication and Electronic Warfare.
  • Previously Director General Naval Operations (Dec 2023–July 2026); key role in Operation Sindoor and maritime security.
  • Participated in Operation Vijay (1999), Operation Parakram (2001), and Operation Snow Leopard; commanded multiple Indian Naval Ships.
  • Awards include Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (2024) and Yudh Seva Medal (2025).

Science & Technology

Indian Navy Launches ‘DSC A24’ – 5th & Final Diving Support Craft at Titagarh, Kolkata

• When: July 2026
• Who: Indian Navy; built by Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL)
• Details:
  • DSC A24 is the 5th and final Diving Support Craft launched.
  • Launched by Kamal Singh in presence of Vice Admiral Gurcharan Singh, Chief of Personnel, Indian Navy.
  • Indigenous construction with ~70% equipment sourced from Indian manufacturers.
  • Twin-hull catamaran design with 300–400 tonnes displacement offers enhanced stability and deck area.

Environment

New Freshwater Catfish Species ‘Pseudolaguvia khairii’ Discovered in Odisha

• When: July 2026
• Where: Budhabalanga River, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha
• Details:
  • Species named in honour of Khairi, the famous Royal Bengal tigress of Similipal Tiger Reserve.
  • Published in International taxonomic journal Zootaxa.
  • Belongs to order Siluriformes (catfish).
  • Pseudolaguvia genus includes small hillstream catfishes found in India and neighboring countries.
  • Small fish with unique fleshy protuberance at dorsal fin base.
  • Discovery highlights India’s rich freshwater biodiversity and conservation importance.
• About Khairi: Orphaned tigress cub rescued in 1970s, raised by Saroj Raj Choudhury and Nihar Nalini Swain.

Sports

2026 Commonwealth Games: India Finishes Fourth with 39 Medals

• When: 23 July to 2 August 2026
• Where: Glasgow, Scotland
• Details:
  • India won 39 medals: 13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze, finishing 4th overall.
  • Australia topped medal table with 171 medals (70 gold).
  • England second; Canada third.
  • Games featured over 3,000 athletes from 74 nations competing in 215 medal events across 10 sports with 6 para sports.
  • Organized by Glasgow 2026 Limited with EUR 150 million budget (mostly from Commonwealth Games Federation and commercial revenue).
  • Official mascot: Finnie, a Glaswegian unicorn inspired by local landmarks.

Obituaries

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja Passes Away in Avalanche

• When: July 2026
• Where: Broad Peak, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
• About:
  • Nirmal Purja, Nepali-British mountaineer, born 25 July 1983 in Myagdi, Nepal.
  • Joined Brigade of Gurkhas in 2003; first Gurkha in Royal Navy’s Special Boat Service (2009).
  • Resigned in 2018 to pursue mountaineering.
  • Completed Project Possible 14/7 in 2019—climbing all 14 eight-thousanders in 6 months 6 days using bottled oxygen, breaking previous record by 7 years.
  • First to climb Everest, Lhotse, Makalu within 48 hours; first winter ascent of K2 in 2021 without supplemental oxygen.
  • Awards: Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) 2018; honorary degree from Loughborough University (2023).

Important Days

Indian Organ Donation Day 2026 – August 3

• Observed annually across India to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation.
• Started by National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) in 2010.
• Originally celebrated on 27 November until 2022; shifted to 3 August in 2023 to mark first successful heart transplant on 3 August 1994.
• 2026 Events: Union MoS Anupriya Patel launched ‘Jug Jug Jiyo’ Campaign, ‘e-Pratyaropan’ platform, NOTTO Mobile App, and released National Brain Stem Death Certification Guidelines and National Guidelines on Swap Transplantation.

World Breastfeeding Week 2026 – August 1-7

• Annual global event to raise awareness and promote breastfeeding.
• Coordinated by World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), WHO, and UNICEF.
• 2026 Theme: “Breastfeeding for a sustainable start in life: strengthen what works”.
• Started in 1992 to commemorate the Innocenti Declaration (1990).
• Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) since 2016.
• WHO recognized WBW as important global health promotion campaign in 2018.

State News

Andhra Pradesh and Australia Sign Four MoUs to Strengthen Cooperation

• When: August 2026
• Where: Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
• Key Participants: Nara Lokesh (Minister for Education, IT & Electronics, AP) and Julian Hill (Assistant Minister, Australia)
• Details:
  • Four MoUs signed to enhance cooperation in clean energy, advanced manufacturing, inclusive education, student mental health, and skill development.
  • Clean Energy MoU: Centre of Excellence for Energy Transition (CoEET), IIT Tirupati and University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney to establish Centre of Excellence for Solar Manufacturing at IIT Tirupati.
  • Inclusive Education MoU: UNSW, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (SPMVV), and Samagra Shiksha, AP collaborate to strengthen inclusive education.

Important Facts for Exams

• PM Narendra Modi visited AP and Karnataka on 1 August 2026.
• Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport inaugurated at Bhogapuram, Vizianagaram, AP; cost Rs 5,640 crore.
• Rs 2,500 crore ASIP Semiconductor Project foundation stone laid at Visakhapatnam.
• CCI celebrated 56th Foundation Day in Maharashtra; launched Kapas Darshan Bulletin.
• REC & PFC signed Rs 26,850 crore loan for 2,400 MW Meja Thermal Power Project expansion.
• SEBI extended digital accessibility audit deadline to 31 October 2026; launched GARUDA framework.
• SBI projected 7% GDP growth in Q1 FY27; inflation at 3.9% in this quarter.
• Gujarat’s Pithora Painting received GI tag in 2026.
• K. Rajaraman’s IFSCA Chairperson tenure extended till 24 October 2028.
• Vice Admiral AN Pramod became Deputy Chief of Naval Staff in August 2026.
• Indian Navy launched DSC A24, 5th Diving Support Craft, in July 2026.
• New catfish species Pseudolaguvia khairii discovered in Odisha’s Budhabalanga River.
• India won 39 medals (13 gold) in 2026 Commonwealth Games, finishing 4th.
• Mountaineer Nirmal Purja died in avalanche in July 2026.
• Indian Organ Donation Day observed on 3 August annually since 2010; date changed in 2023.
• World Breastfeeding Week observed 1-7 August; 2026 theme focused on sustainable start in life.
• AP and Australia signed 4 MoUs in clean energy, education, and skill development in August 2026.

Current Affairs One-Liners

• Question: PM Narendra Modi ने आंध्र प्रदेश में कौन सा नया एयरपोर्ट उद्घाटित किया? Answer: Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, Bhogapuram.
• Question: SEBI ने डिजिटल एक्सेसिबिलिटी ऑडिट की अंतिम तिथि कब तक बढ़ाई? Answer: 31 अक्टूबर 2026.
• Question: SBI ने FY27 की पहली तिमाही के लिए GDP वृद्धि का अनुमान क्या लगाया? Answer: लगभग 7%.
• Question: गुजरात की कौन सी पारंपरिक पेंटिंग को GI टैग मिला? Answer: पिथोरा पेंटिंग.
• Question: IFSCA के अध्यक्ष K. Rajaraman की सेवा अवधि कब तक बढ़ाई गई? Answer: 24 अक्टूबर 2028 तक.
• Question: 2026 Commonwealth Games में भारत ने कुल कितने पदक जीते? Answer: 39 पदक.
• Question: नई मछली प्रजाति Pseudolaguvia khairii कहाँ खोजी गई? Answer: ओडिशा के बुधाबलंगा नदी से.
• Question: Indian Organ Donation Day कब मनाया जाता है? Answer: 3 अगस्त.
• Question: Vice Admiral AN Pramod ने किस पद की जिम्मेदारी संभाली? Answer: Deputy Chief of Naval Staff.
• Question: भारत और ऑस्ट्रेलिया ने आंध्र प्रदेश में कितने MoUs पर हस्ताक्षर किए? Answer: चार MoUs.

FAQ

• Q: PM मोदी ने अगस्त 2026 में आंध्र प्रदेश और कर्नाटक में किस प्रकार के प्रोजेक्ट्स का उद्घाटन किया? A: उन्होंने विमानन, सेमीकंडक्टर, नवीकरणीय ऊर्जा, पावर ट्रांसमिशन, सड़क अवसंरचना और युवा विकास के क्षेत्र में परियोजनाओं का उद्घाटन किया।
• Q: SEBI ने डिजिटल एक्सेसिबिलिटी ऑडिट की अंतिम तिथि कब बढ़ाई? A: SEBI ने इसे 31 अक्टूबर 2026 तक बढ़ा दिया है।
• Q: 2026 Commonwealth Games में भारत ने कुल कितने पदक जीते? A: भारत ने 39 पदक जीते, जिसमें 13 स्वर्ण पदक शामिल हैं।
• Q: Pseudolaguvia khairii किस क्षेत्र से संबंधित है? A: यह एक नई ताजी पानी की मछली (कैटफिश) प्रजाति है जिसे ओडिशा की बुधाबलंगा नदी से खोजा गया।
• Q: IFSCA के वर्तमान अध्यक्ष K. Rajaraman की सेवा अवधि कब तक बढ़ाई गई है? A: उनकी सेवा अवधि 24 अक्टूबर 2028 तक बढ़ाई गई है।

People Also Ask

• PM Narendra Modi ने आंध्र प्रदेश और कर्नाटक में किस दिन दौरा किया था? Answer: 1 अगस्त 2026 को।
• REC और PFC ने किस परियोजना के लिए ऋण समझौता किया? Answer: 2,400 MW मेजा थर्मल पावर परियोजना विस्तार के लिए।
• World Breastfeeding Week कब मनाया जाता है? Answer: हर साल 1 से 7 अगस्त के बीच।
• 2026 Commonwealth Games का मुख्य आयोजन स्थल कौन सा था? Answer: ग्लासगो, स्कॉटलैंड।
• ‘Kapas Darshan’ Bulletin किसने लॉन्च किया? Answer: यूनियन मंत्री गिरिराज सिंह ने।

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