Welcome to today’s TNPSC Daily Current Affairs for August 04, 2026.
This comprehensive compilation covers all important events across national politics,
international relations, science & technology, economy, sports, and more.
Sourced from The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB, and other reputed media.
Perfect for TNPSC Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, and Group 4 exam preparation.

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🏛️ National Politics & Government

1. Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s to visit AP and Karnataka on 1 August, 2026

• What happened: Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s to visit AP and Karnataka on 1 August, 2026Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modiundertook a day-long visit to Andhra Pradesh(AP)andKarnatakaonAugust 1 2026,where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for a series of infrastructure, connectivity, energy and technology projects aimed at boosting regional development and economic growth.Highlights of the Visit:Visit to AP:During his visit to AP, PM Modi inaugurated, dedicated and laid the foundation stone for various development projects worthover Rs 17,900 crore,covering sectors like: aviation, semiconductors, Renewable Energy (RE), power transmission, road infrastructure, and youth development. Visit to Karnataka:During his visit to Karnataka, he inaugurated the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre or Viveka Smaraka in Mysuru, Karnataka, commemorating Swami Vivekananda’s historic visit to Mysuru in November 1892 during his journey across India.
• Key points: PM Modi inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district, AP, developed at a cost ofover Rs 5,640 croreby GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited (GVIAL).; PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Rs 2,500 crore ASIP (ASIP Technologies Pvt. Ltd.) Semiconductor Project at Tarluvada, Visakhapatnam; National Highway (NH) projects worth over Rs 1,880 crore including sections of NH-365BG, NH-67 and NH-565; and the Transmission System for Integration of Kurnool-IV Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) – Phase I (4.5 GW).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

2. Union Minister Giriraj Singh Launches ‘Kapas Darshan’ Bulletin, Four MoUs Signed at CCI’s 56th Foundation Day

• What happened: Union Minister Giriraj Singh Launches ‘Kapas Darshan’ Bulletin, Four MoUs Signed at CCI’s 56th Foundation DayIn August 2026, Union MinisterGiriraj Singh, Ministry of Textiles (MoT), presided over the56th Foundation Dayof the Cotton Corporation of India Limited(CCI)in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, reaffirming the Government of India’s (GoI’s) commitment to strengthening the cotton ecosystem.Highlights of the Event:Launch:During the event, theKapas DarshanBulletinwas launched, modern farm equipment was distributed, and the implementation roadmap of theRs.5,659-croreCotton Productivity Mission–Kapas Kanti were announced.MoUs: FourMemorandum of Understanding(MoUs)were also signed to enhance cotton quality, traceability, sustainability, market access, and climate-smart cultivation.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

3. REC, PFC sign Rs 26,850

• What happened: REC, PFC sign Rs 26,850croreloan agreement for 2,400 MWMejaThermal Power Project expansionIn July 2026,REC Limitedand Power Finance Corporation(PFC)Limited,a “Maharatna” Central Public Sector Enterprises(CPSEs) under the Ministry of Power (MoP), signed Common Loan Agreement worthRs 26,850crorewith Meja Urja Nigam Private Limited(MUNPL)to finance2400 Mega-Watt (MW)thermal power expansion in Uttar Pradesh (UP). Key Details of Agreement:Key Purpose:As per the agreement, MUNPL will use funds for the establishment of three ulltra-super Critical units of 800 MW each under Stage-II (3×800 MW) of the Meja Thermal Power project with Air Cooled Condenser (ACC) system at Meja Tehsil, Prayagraj district in UP.Project Cost:The proposed project will be completed at an estimated cost of Rs 38,357.81 crore.Fund Sharing:Also, REC Limited has been designated as the lead financier for the venture, with total debt facility funded equally (50:50) between REC Limited and PFC Limited.Key Benefits:The proposed thermal expansion project is expected to offer various benefits such as: strengthening energy security across the state; ensuring reliable electricity supply for residential, agricultural, and industrial consumers; reducing coal consumption and carbon emissions, among others.About MUNPL:Established in April 2008, MUNPL, a 50:50 JointVenture (JV) between NTPC Limited and Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL), based in Meja Tehsil, Prayagraj (UP).
• Key points: The agreement was formally signed by Srinivasa Rao Gaddamanugru, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MUNPL; Shambhu Shankar Gupta, Chief General Manager (CGM), REC Regional Office Lucknow; and Shelly Gupta, General Manager (GM), PFC, at Prayagraj in UP.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

4. AP and Australia Sign Four MoUs to Strengthen Cooperation in Key Sectors

• What happened: AP and Australia Sign Four MoUs to Strengthen Cooperation in Key SectorsIn August 2026, the Government of Andhra Pradesh(AP)andAustraliasignedfourMemoranda of Understanding(MoUs)in Amaravati, AP to enhance cooperation in clean energy, advanced manufacturing, inclusive education, student mental health and skill development. Key Details of MoU:Clean Energy:The Centre of Excellence for Energy Transition(CoEET), Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati(IITTirupati), AP and University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney(Australia) entered into a strategic partnership to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE)for Solar Manufacturing at IIT Tirupati.Inclusive Education: UNSW, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (SPMVV) and Samagra Shiksha, AP signed an MoU to strengthen inclusive education across the state.
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• Key points: The agreements were signed in the presence ofNara Lokesh, Minister for Education, Information Technology(IT) and Electronics, AP, andJulian Hill, Assistant Minister for International Education, Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs, Australia.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

🔬 Science & Technology

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

• What happened: IN Launches ‘DSC A24’ – 5th & Final Diving Support Craft at Titagarh, KolkataIn July 2026, the Indian Navy (IN) launched ‘DSC A24’, the 5th and final ship of the Diving Support Craft (DSC) project built by M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), during a ceremony held at TRSL, Titagarh, Kolkata, West Bengal (WB). About DSC A24:Indigenous Construction:The vessel was indigenously built in accordance with the Naval Rules and Regulations of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS), with nearly 70% of its main and auxiliary equipment sourced from Indian manufacturers.Design:The vessel features a twin-hull (catamaran) structure with an approximate displacement of300–400 tonnes, providing enhanced stability, a larger deck area, and improved sea-keeping capability for maritime operations.
• Key points: The vessel was launched byKamal Singhin the presence of Vice AdmiralGurcharan Singh, Chief of Personnel, IN.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Science & Technology (GS Paper 3). Achievements of Indians in S&T.

💰 Economy & Banking

6. SEBI Extends Digital Accessibility Audit Deadline to October 2026, Introduces GARUDA Framework for AIF Launches

• What happened: SEBI Extends Digital Accessibility Audit Deadline to October 2026, Introduces GARUDA Framework for AIF LaunchesIn July 2026, the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) extended the deadline for Regulated Entities (RE) to complete theAccessibility Audit ofdigital platforms and remediation of audit findingsunder its Digital Accessibility framework toOctober 31, 2026.
• Key points: SEBI, also launched theGARUDA frameworkto simplify and speed up Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) schemes launched through a streamlined filing process.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

7. SEBI Accessibility Framework

• What happened: SEBI Accessibility FrameworkBackground:In July 2025, SEBI had issued a circular mandating all regulated entities to ensure their digital platforms are accessible to persons with disabilities.
• Key points: The extension was aimed at promoting inclusive financial services by ensuring that investors with disabilities have equal and accessible access to digital market infrastructure.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

8. SBI Research report: India’s economy is likely to grow around 7% in Q1 FY27

• What happened: SBI Research report: India’s economy is likely to grow around 7% in Q1 FY27In August 2026, The Economic Research Department (ERD) of the State Bank of India(SBI Research)released the report titled“Prelude to Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Meeting: August 3-5, 2026 Peace in a piecemeal manner”,projecting India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth ataround 7%in the 1st quarter (Q1: April to June) of Financial Year 2026-27 (FY27),which is higher than the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s latest projection of 6.6%. Key Findings:Pick-up in High Frequency Indicators:The report highlighted growth in high-frequency indicators such as: domestic passenger vehicle sales (+24.1% Year-on-Year (Y–o-Y) in June 2026); electricity demand (+11.5%); exports (+15.5%) and the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) (+7.3%).Inflation:Despite positive growth, India’s inflation for Q1FY27 stood at3.9%.
• Key details: Monsoon Relief:The report noted that recovery in monsoon conditions i.e. surplus rainfall in the month of July 2026 reduced the nationwide rainfall deficit to nearly 13%, while reservoir levels returned to normal, among others, are expected to support economic activity in the coming months.About SBI Research:SBI Research is the research and economic analysis wing of the State Bank of India (SBI). Through its flagship Ecowrap reports and policy research publications, it provides analysis and forecasts on India’s macroeconomic trends, banking, inflation, fiscal policy and financial markets.
• Key points: The upward revision is mainly attributed to stronger economic indicators, enhanced industrial activity and a recovery in exports.; The report further projected that Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) will remain above 5% during the next two quarters of FY27.; However, inflation is projected to be at 5% for full FY27, which remains within the RBI’s target range of 2%-6%.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

9. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

• What happened: AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

10. Gujarat’s Sacred ‘Pithora Painting’ Received GI Tag

• What happened: Gujarat’s Sacred ‘Pithora Painting’ Received GI TagThe Geographical Indications Registry(GIR),under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT),Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I), granted Geographical Indication (GI) tag toGujarat’scenturies-old wall art tradition,Pithora Painting. About Pithora Painting:Communities Associated:Pithora painting is an integral part of the cultural identity of the Rathwa, Bhil, Bhilala,and Nayaka communities in Chhota Udepur district of Gujarat,Use Natural Colors:Traditionally, pithora paintings are created byLakharason the inner wales and verandahs of tribal homes using natural colours, extracted from leaves, flowers, minerals and mahua.Cultural Significance:The central figures of the paintings are horses, representing the gods, goddesses, and ancestors, along with animals, birds, forests, water and nature.
• Key points: Earlier in July 2026, two agricultural products of Gujarat i.e.Unjha Cumin and Fennel, both originating from the Unjha region in the north of the state, received the GI tag.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

11. APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

• What happened: APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

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

• What happened: Government Extends IFSCA Chairman K. Rajaraman’s Tenure Till October 2028In July 2026, the Government of India (GoI) extendedK.
• Key details: Rajaraman‘s tenure asChairpersonof the International Financial Services Centres Authority(IFSCA) by 27 months,until 24 October 2028 (age 65) or until further orders, whichever is earlier. About K. Rajaraman:Profile:He is a retired 1989-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Tamil Nadu (TN) cadrePrevious Roles:Prior to this, he served as Secretary, Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Finance (MoF), and held key positions in MoF, including Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) and Joint Secretary, Department of Expenditure (DoE).
• Key points: He was reappointed under the provisions of the IFSCA Act, 2019, and the IFSCA (Salary, Allowances and Other Terms and Conditions of Service of Chairperson and Members) Rules, 2020.; He also served as Managing Director (MD) of Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) and Commissioner of Commercial Taxes, Tamil Nadu(TN).; He participated in Operation Vijay (1999) and Operation Parakram (2001), served as Fleet Operations Officer during Operation Snow Leopard, and commanded Indian Naval Ship(INS) Rajput (Guided Missile Destroyer)  , INS Abhay (Anti-Submarine Warfare Patrol Vessel) , INS Shardul (Landing Ship Tank (Large) )  and INS Satpura (Guided Missile Frigate).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

🏏 Sports

13. 2026 Commonwealth Games: Australia Tops Medal Table; India Finishes Fourth with 39 Medals, Including 13 Golds

• What happened: 2026 Commonwealth Games: Australia Tops Medal Table; India Finishes Fourth with 39 Medals, Including 13 GoldsThe2026 Commonwealth Games(CWG), officially known as the XXIII Commonwealth Games (23rd edition), is an international multi-sport event held from23 July to 2 August 2026inGlasgow, Scotland’s largest city, where India won39 medals, including13 gold, 17 silver, and 9 bronze, finishing fourth overall in the medal standings. About Commonwealth Games 2026:Overview:The event featured over 3,000 athletes from a record 74 nations and territories competing in 215 medal events across 10 sports, including six integrated para sports, making it a compact edition compared to Birmingham 2022.Organization:The Games were organized by Glasgow 2026 Limited in partnership with Commonwealth Sport and Commonwealth Games Scotland (CGS), with an estimated EUR 150 million budget funded through a EUR 100 million investment from the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and commercial revenues, without public funding.Mascot:The official mascot,Finnie, is a Glaswegian unicorn inspired by theFinniestonCraneand Glasgow’s iconic traffic-cone tradition.
• Key points: Australia topped the medal table with171 medals(70 gold, 45 silver, and 56 bronze), followed by England in second place with110 medals(29 gold, 45 silver, and 36 bronze) and Canada finished third, securing62 medals, including 19 gold, 20 silver, and 23 bronze.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Sports Current Affairs. Awards and achievements of sportspersons.

🌿 Environment & Geography

14. New Catfish Species‘Pseudolaguviakhairii’Discovered in OdishaIn July 2026, a new freshwater catfish

• What happened: New Catfish Species‘Pseudolaguviakhairii’Discovered in OdishaIn July 2026, a new freshwater catfish species was discovered from Odisha’s Budhabalanga River in Mayurbhanj district was named‘Pseudolaguvia khairii’in honour ofKhairi,the iconic Royal Bengal tigress of Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR), Odisha, AboutPseudolaguvia khairii:Taxonomy:It belongs to the orderSiluriformes, which comprises all species of catfish.Habitat:Pseudolaguvia is a genus of small hillstream catfishes found in fast-flowing rivers across India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Myanmar.Features:It is a small-sized catfish measuring only a few centimetres in length and is distinguished by a unique fleshy protuberance at the base of its dorsal fin.Significance:The discovery highlights the rich and lesser-known biodiversity of India’s freshwater ecosystems and emphasises the importance of conserving species across all categories, from iconic wildlife to unique aquatic species.About Khairi:It was an orphaned cub rescued from the forests of STR, in the 1970s and was raised by Saroj Raj Choudhury and his wife Nihar Nalini Swain.
• Key points: The discovery has been published in the International taxonomic journalZootaxa.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Environment & Ecology (GS Paper 3). Conservation and geography.

📘 General Knowledge & Miscellaneous

15. Record-Breaking Mountaineer

• What happened: Record-Breaking MountaineerNirmalPurjaPassed AwayIn July 2026, renowned Nepali-British mountaineerNirmalPurjapassed away in an avalanche onBroad Peak, Gilgit-Baltistan region, Pakistan. He was born on 25 July 1983 in Myagdi, Gandaki Province, Nepal.AboutNirmalPurja:Early Career:He joined the Brigade of Gurkhas in 2003, became the first Gurkha inducted into the Royal Navy’s Special Boat Service (SBS) in 2009, served as a cold-weather warfare specialist, and resigned in 2018 to pursue high-altitude mountaineering full-time.Achievement:In 2019, he completedProject Possible 14/7by climbing all 14 eight-thousanders (peaks above 8,000 metres) in 6 months and 6 days using bottled oxygen, breaking the previous record by over seven years.
• Key details: Recognition:He received the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) award in 2018, an honorary degree from Loughborough University, United Kingdom(UK) in 2023.
• Key points: He became thefirst personto climb Mount Everest, Lhotse and Makalu within48 hoursand achieved the first winter ascent of K2 (Karakoram Range) with Nepali climbers in 2021, reaching the summit without supplemental oxygen.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

16. Indian Organ Donation Day 2026 – August 3

• What happened: Indian Organ Donation Day 2026 – August 3Indian Organ Donation Day(IODD) is observed annually across India on3 Augustto spread awareness about organ and tissue donation and commemorate India’s first successful deceased donor organ transplant.Background:First Observance:The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization(NOTTO),under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW), began observing IODD in 2010, and it was celebrated annually on 27 November until 2022.Date Change:In2023, the observance was shifted to3 Augustto commemorate the anniversary of India’s first successful heart transplant performedon 3 August 1994.2026 Event:On the occasion of the 16th IODD, Union Minister of State(MoS ) Anupriya Patel,MoHFW, launched the year-long‘JugJugJiyo’Campaign, ‘e-Pratyaropan’ platform and a NOTTO Mobile Application(app) and released the National Brain Stem Death Certification Guidelines and National Guidelines on Swap Transplantation. World BreastfeedingWeek 2026– August 1-7World Breastfeeding Week(WBW) is observed annually across the globe during the first week ofAugust (1–7 August) to raise awareness and promote breastfeeding support.
• Key details: Background:Origin:WBW was initiated in 1992 to commemorate the Innocenti Declaration (1990) on the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding.Global Alignment:In 2016, the WBW campaign was aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the WBW-SDGs strategy to strengthen its focus on nutrition, food security and poverty reduction.WHO Recognition:In 2018, the WHO recognised WBW as an important global health promotion campaign during the WHA.
• Key points: WBW is coordinated annually by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), in collaboration with the World Health Organization(WHO)and the United Nations Children’s Fund(UNICEF).; 2026 Theme:“Breastfeeding for a sustainable start in life: strengthen what works”
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

📝 Practice Questions (MCQs)

Test your knowledge with these questions based on today’s current affairs. Each question has one correct answer — click to reveal it after you decide.

Q1. In which year did the following take place? — “Record-Breaking MountaineerNirmalPurjaPassed AwayIn July _____, renowned Nepali-British mountaineerNirmalPurjapassed away in an avalanche onBroad Peak”

(a) 2032
(b) 2022
(c) 2018
(d) 2026

Q2. In which year did the following take place? — “SEBI Accessibility FrameworkBackground:In July _____, SEBI had issued a circular mandating all regulated entities to ensure their digital platforms ar”

(a) 2031
(b) 2021
(c) 2025
(d) 2017

Q3. In which year did the following take place? — “a’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth ataround 7%in the 1st quarter (Q1: April to June) of Financial Year _____-27 (FY27),which is higher than the R”

(a) 2018
(b) 2032
(c) 2022
(d) 2026

Q4. In which year did the following take place? — “August 1 _____,where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for a series of infrastructure, connectivity, energy and technology projects aimed a”

(a) 2018
(b) 2026
(c) 2032
(d) 2022

Q5. In which year did the following take place? — “) extended the deadline for Regulated Entities (RE) to complete theAccessibility Audit ofdigital platforms and remediation of audit findingsunder its ”

(a) 2026
(b) 2018
(c) 2022
(d) 2032