Welcome to today’s TNPSC Daily Current Affairs for August 05, 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. PM-VBRY Completes 1 year, 72 lakh First-Time Workers Formalised

• What happened: PM-VBRY Completes 1 year, 72 lakh First-Time Workers FormalisedOn 1st August 2026, the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) completed one year of implementation, with more than72 lakhfirst-time employees joining the formal workforce since its launch in August 2025.AboutPradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY):Implementation & Outlay:PM-VBRY is being implemented from1 August 2025 to 31 July 2027with a total financial outlay ofRs. 99,446 crore.
• Key details: Two Parts:It consists of 2 parts: Incentive Framework:This scheme provides separate incentives to first-time employees and employers to encourage formal employment and sustained job creation.
• Key points: It is implemented by the Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoL&E) through the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).; Employees focused:Provides financial assistance to first-time employees entering the formal workforce.; Employer Focused:Provides incentives to establishments/employers that create additional employment.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

2. Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh Designated as India’s 101st Ramsar Site

• What happened: Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh Designated as India’s 101st Ramsar SiteIn August 2026, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) officially designatedGlaw Lakein the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh (AR) as India’s101st Ramsar Site, recognizing it as a Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar List) under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, 1971. About Glaw Lake, Arunachal Pradesh:Location:Glaw Lake is a pristine freshwater lake in the Eastern Himalayas, situated within the Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary.Ecology:Glaw Lake is fed by perennial mountain streams and surrounded by lush vegetation, supporting a rich diversity of flora and contributing to the region’s unique biodiversity.Biodiversity Hotspot:The wetland and its catchment area host over150 treespecies and49 orchidspecies, highlighting the ecological significance and rich biodiversity of the surrounding landscape.
• Key points: With this designation, AR received itsfirst Ramsar Site.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

3. PM Modi launched 100-week long ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’

• What happened: PM Modi launched 100-week long ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’In August 2026, Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modivirtually launched the‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan (Drug-free Youth for a Developed India)’,a 100-week-long nationwide campaign aimed at mobilising young people against substance abuse. Key Activities:The newly launched campaign will feature dedicated activities spanning art, culture, sports, and meditation to continually engage new participants.GoI-led Initiatives:Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan(NMBA): It is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE), launched in August 2020 under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR).
• Key details: DoPReleases Commemorative Postage Stamp to Mark Birth Centenary of Padma Vibhushan Satish GujralIn August 2026, the Department of Posts(DoP)or India Post, under the Ministry of Communications, released aRs.5commemorative postage stampmarking thebirth centenary(100th) of Padma VibhushanSatish Gujralat Bikaner House, New Delhi, Delhi. AboutCommemorative Postage Stamp:Design: The commemorative postage stamp was designed byAnuj Kumarbased on a proposal by Raseel Gujral Ansal.Artwork: It features Satish Gujral’s 2010 acrylic self-portrait with a black-and-white photo-realistic finish set against a vibrant purple-and-blue background.About Satish Gujral:He was one of India’s foremost multidisciplinary artists, internationally recognised for his contributions as a painter, sculptor, architect, muralist, and writer over a career spanning more than seven decades.He was honoured with thePadma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award, in 1999 in the field of Arts.
• Key points: Through a nationwide video conference, PM Modi addressed over 1 crore youth connected from over 28,000 locations, and announced that the campaign would run every Sunday for the next 100 weeks with the objective to make drug-free India.; The stamp was unveiled byUnion Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Ministry of Communications, to honour his outstanding contribution to Indian art, architecture and culture.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

4. IAF Conducts Exercise ‘ROTOR CLAP-III’ in Rajasthan to Enhance Counter-Drone Combat Capability

• What happened: IAF Conducts Exercise ‘ROTOR CLAP-III’ in Rajasthan to Enhance Counter-Drone Combat CapabilityThe Indian Air Force(IAF)conducted 3rd edition ofExercise ROTOR CLAP-III, a Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (Counter-UAS) exercise, at the Pokhran Field Firing Range, Jaisalmer,Rajasthan, on 1-2 August 2026, to validate helicopter-based operational concepts against emerging drone threats through live missile and rocket firing. About Exercise ROTOR CLAP-III:Objective:The exercise validated operational concepts, refined tactics, techniques and procedures, strengthened interoperability, enhanced rapid response capabilities against emerging aerial threats, and improved the IAF’s rotary-wing combat capability, counter-drone preparedness, and operational readiness for modern battlefield challenges.Participation:The exercise involved AH-64 Apache, Mi-25/35, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Prachand, CH-47 Chinook, Mi-17, and HAL Dhruv helicopters, representing attack, transport and utility roles.Operations:Helicopter crews carried out live missile and rocket firing, precision strikes, battlefield support, reconnaissance, troop insertion, casualty evacuation and coordinated Counter-UAS missions.
• Key details: BEL andEsriIndia Sign MoU to Develop GIS andGeoAISolutions for Defence SectorIn August 2026, Bharat Electronics Limited(BEL), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Defence (MoD), andEsriIndiasigned a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU)to develop advanced Geographic Information System(GIS),Location Intelligenceand Geospatial Artificial Intelligence(GeoAI) solutionsfor India’s defence sector. Key Details of MoU:Objective:The partnership aims to ensure the timely development and deployment of GIS solutions to support urgent operational requirements across India’s defence sector.Collaboration:The partnership combines BEL’s expertise in defence electronics and systems integration with Esri India’s GIS, location intelligence, and GeoAI capabilities to strengthen defence applications.Training:Esri India will provide training support to BEL to build in-house capabilities in GIS and GeoAI using itsIndo ArcGIS platform.Significance:The MoU supports Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives by promoting indigenous defence technology development and strengthening defence modernisation.About BEL:BEL is a Navratna CPSE, established in 1954 with headquarters in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
• Key points: The exercise involved major attack, transport and utility helicopters to strengthen India’s counter-drone operational preparedness.; The MoU was signed by Rajnish Sharma, Director (Bengaluru Complex, BC) and Additional Charge Director (Marketing), BEL, and Agendra Kumar, Managing Director(MD), Esri India.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

5. Visakhapatnam, Moscow Sign MoC for Smart Urban Transport

• What happened: Visakhapatnam, Moscow Sign MoC for Smart Urban TransportIn August 2026, the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation(GVMC),Andhra Pradesh(AP),and the Government ofMoscow,Russia signed a Memorandum of Cooperation(MoC)to strengthen collaboration in smart mobility, sustainable urban transport, digital innovation and technology transfer for developing a modern urban transportation system in Visakhapatnam. Highlights of the MoC:Cooperation:The partnership will support the development of modern, sustainable urban transport systems, including integrated transport planning, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), and digital ticketing infrastructure.Technology Integration:Both sides will collaborate on Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled transport management, advanced transport technologies, autonomous transport, and urban transport data projects through technology exchange and innovation.Significance:The Partnership will help Visakhapatnam adopt global smart mobility practices and strengthen the Visakhapatnam Economic Region (VER) through innovation and knowledge exchange.
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• Key points: The MoC was signed during the5th International Transport Summitin Moscow by Ketan Garg, Commissioner, GVMC and Maksim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

🌍 International Affairs

6. Environmental Performance Index 2026:Estonia Topped Ranking; India Ranked 176thIn July 2026, theYale

• What happened: Environmental Performance Index 2026:Estonia Topped Ranking; India Ranked 176thIn July 2026, theYale Universityreleased the latest edition ofEnvironmental Performance Index (EPI 2026),in whichIndiaranked176thout of 177 countries, making it the second-lowest ranked nation, with an overall score of22.46,below the regional average of 31.81. About EPI 2026:Other Countries in Top 5:As per the index, all top 5 countries are from Europe region, including Estonia, Luxembourg the UK, Finland (ranks 4th); and the Netherlands (ranks 5th).Bottom 5 Countries:Laos with an overall score of 21.78, ranked lowest in the index; followed by India; Bangladesh (ranks 175th, score of 23.46); Mali (ranks 174th, score of 23.56); and Viet Nam (ranks 173rd, score of 23.82).India’s Performance:India performed poorly in the environment health segment, particularly air quality (-0.15 points over the last decade)and biodiversity ranked 174th in both indicators.
• Key points: Overall India has improved its performance marginally by+7.47 pointsin the last 10 years.; Estoniaretained the top spot with an overall score of 74.79; followed byLuxembourg(74.24) and the United Kingdom(UK)(71.51), ranked at 2nd and 3rd positions, respectively.; In contrast, India performed far better in Climate Change (130th, +13.98 points over the last 10 years) and Waste Management and Sanitation  (141st in both)
• Why it matters for TNPSC: International Relations (GS Paper 2). Bilateral and multilateral agreements.

7. Pacific Island Country of Nauru Renamed as Republic of

• What happened: Pacific Island Country of Nauru Renamed as Republic ofNaoeroIn August 2026, the Pacific Island country ofNauruofficially changed its name to theRepublic ofNaoeroto reflect its traditional identity, national language and cultural heritage. Highlights of Renaming:Name Change:Following a constitutional amendment approved in May 2026, the country officially changed its name from “Nauru” to its traditional indigenous name, “Naoero.”Transition Measures:As part of the renaming, the country code will change from NRU to NRO, and citizens will officially be known as dei-Naoero.About Naoero:It is a Pacific island nation in Oceania, which gained independence in 1968, uses the Australian Dollar, and is led by President David Adeang.
• Key points: The name change also aims to strengthen national pride and preserve the indigenous heritage, language and identity of the island nation.; With a population of around 12,000, Naoero is the world’s third-smallest country by population.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: International Relations (GS Paper 2). Bilateral and multilateral agreements.

💰 Economy & Banking

8. HDFC Bank launches ‘Max for Seniors’ and ‘Max for Her’ savings accounts

• What happened: HDFC Bank launches ‘Max for Seniors’ and ‘Max for Her’ savings accountsIn August 2026,HDFC Bank Limited,India’s largest private sector bank, launched two new savings accounts variants,“Max for Seniors”and “Max for Her”,designed to offer customised benefits to senior citizens and women, respectively. About Newly Launched Saving Accounts:Max for Seniors:This newly launched bank’s savings Max account variant provides cyber insurance cover of up to Rs 25,000.
• Key details: It provides debit card-linked accidental death cover of maximumRs 3.19 crore. Max for Hers:The account offers FD-like higher returns on surplus savings with Auto Sweep facility.It offers debit card-linked accidental death cover of maximumRs 3.19 croreand additional accident cover of maximumRs 10 lakh.
• Key points: Both these newly launched savings accounts provide a wide range of benefits, including cyber protection, an Auto Sweep Facility to earn higher returns on any surplus savings and various other lifestyle privileges.; The account features an Auto Sweep facility for Fixed Deposit (FD)-like returns and offers an additional 0.5% interest on Fixed Deposits (FDs).; It provides a host of other benefits such as: complimentary health check-up; complementary airport lounge access; 50% discount on locker charges, among others.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

9. ASSOCHAM Signs MoUs with Business France and IACCIA to Boost Global Trade Cooperation

• What happened: ASSOCHAM Signs MoUs with Business France and IACCIA to Boost Global Trade CooperationIn August 2026, the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India(ASSOCHAM)signedtwoMemorandums of Understanding(MoUs)withBusiness Franceand the India & Arab Countries Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture(IACCIA)to strengthen trade, investment, technology collaboration and business opportunities between India, France and Arab countries. Key Details of MoU:Business France:The partnership will promote India–France trade and investment, technology collaboration, joint ventures, business delegations, market intelligence exchange, and business promotion events.IACCIA:The agreement strengthens India-Arab economic ties through trade facilitation, investment promotion, joint ventures, technology transfer and market expansion.Significance:The collaborations enhanceIndia’s global tradeecosystem through cross-border investments, innovation partnerships and international market access.About ASSOCHAM:The ASSOCHAM is an apex industry association established in 1920, with its headquarters in New Delhi, Delhi.
• Key points: The MoUs were signed in the presence of Saurabh Sanyal, Secretary General, ASSOCHAM; Vianney Meynier, Head of Agricultural Export Division, Business France; and Dr. Waiel S.H. Awwad, Secretary General, IACCIA.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

10. APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

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

11. A S Rajeev assumed Charge as Acting Central Vigilance Commissioner

• What happened: A S Rajeev assumed Charge as Acting Central Vigilance CommissionerIn August 2026,A S Rajeev, serving as Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), assumed charge as the Acting Central Vigilance Commissioner with effect from 3 August 2026. About A S Rajeev:Experience:He has over38 yearsof experience in Syndicate Bank, Vijaya Bank, Indian Bank and Bank of Maharashtra across banking operations and governance.Banking Career:He served as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer(MD & CEO)of Bank of Maharashtra before joining the CVC.Leadership:Apart from heading major public sector banks, A.
• Key details: S. Rajeev has served as Vice Chairman of the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) and as a nominee director on the boards of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank), and The New India Assurance Company Limited (NIACL).
• Key points: He succeededPraveen Kumar Srivastava, a 1988-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, who assumed charge as the Central Vigilance Commissioner on 29 May 2023 and completed his tenure on 2 August 2026.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

12. RBI Appoints Monisha Chakraborty as ED to Oversee Forex and Financial Markets Regulation

• What happened: RBI Appoints Monisha Chakraborty as ED to Oversee Forex and Financial Markets RegulationIn August 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) appointedMonisha Chakrabortyas an Executive Director (ED) with effect from 3rd August 2026. About Monisha Chakraborty:Profile:She brings over three decades of experience at the RBI, with expertise across regulatory functions, operational responsibilities, and central banking operations.Career at RBI:She has served in key areas of the RBI, including the Department of Supervision, Foreign Exchange, and the Government and Bank Accounts Department.Previous Role:Prior to her elevation, she served as Chief General Manager-in-Charge in the Department of Supervision, RBI.Key Contributions:She contributed to a technical committee constituted to review the format of the RBI’s Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Account and also served as a Banking Ombudsman, addressing banking customer grievance redressal matters.About RBI:Established on 1st April 1935 under theRBI Act, 1934, the RBI was nationalised on 1st January 1949 and is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• Key points: She will oversee the Foreign Exchange Department (FED) and the Financial Markets Regulation Department (FMRD).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

🏏 Sports

13. Anahat Singh Becomes First Indian to Win World Junior Squash Championships

• What happened: Anahat Singh Becomes First Indian to Win World Junior Squash Championships18-year-oldAnahat Singhbecame thefirst Indianto win theWorld Junior Squash Championships 2026women’s singles title, defeating Egypt’s Ruqayya Salem 3-0 with scores of 11-3, 11-7, 11-9 in the final atNiagara-on-the-Lake, Canada, from 20-31 July 2026 ending Egypt’s 15-year dominance since 2011. About World Junior Squash Championships 2026:Overview:The World Junior Squash Championships 2026 (31st edition) is the premier international age-group squash championship featuring junior men’s and women’s singles competitions under the age of 19.Frequency:The championship was conducted byWorld Squash Federation Limited,held biennially until 2009 and has been conducted annually since then.Men’s Title:Top-seedMohamad Zakariaof Egypt successfully defended the men’s singles title at the 2026 WSF World Junior Squash Championships, defeating compatriot Adam Hawal (Egypt) 3-0 in the final to complete a historic title defence.
• Key points: Anahat Singh’s historic victory surpassed Joshna Chinappa’s runner-up finish in 2005 as India’s best-ever result at the World Junior Squash Championships.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Sports Current Affairs. Awards and achievements of sportspersons.

🌿 Environment & Geography

14. ZSI Completed India’s 1st Catalogue of Lepidoptera: India Hosts 13,703 species of lepidoptera (Butte

• What happened: ZSI Completed India’s 1st Catalogue of Lepidoptera: India Hosts 13,703 species of lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)In August 2026, scientists from the Zoological Survey of India(ZSI)successfully completedIndia’s 1stdetailed Catalogue of Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths), providing an updated taxonomic inventory of Indian Lepidoptera which include both butterflies and moths. Key Findings:Total Species Identified:As per ZSI, India hosts 13,703 species of butterflies and moths across 3,705 genera, 240 subfamilies, 102 families, and 31 superfamilies, representing nearly 8.25% of all known butterfly and moth species worldwide.
• Key points: The catalogue, prepared by the ZSI under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), has been compiled across22 volumes.; And, the final volume of the catalogue was authored by ZSI taxonomistsDr. Rahul JoshiandDr. Navneet Singh,published in the peer-reviewed international journal“Zootaxa”.; Of the total lepidoptera species identified,1,417 species are butterflies and the remaining 12,286 are moths.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Environment & Ecology (GS Paper 3). Conservation and geography.

15. Nocturnal Pollinators:

• What happened: Nocturnal Pollinators:The key component of the project is a dedicated catalogue of the moth superfamily Geometroidea. As per the catalogue, India is home to 2,205 species of Geometroidea across 479 genera, 13 subfamilies, and 4 families which represents about 8.80% of the world’s known diversity in this superfamily.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Environment & Ecology (GS Paper 3). Conservation and geography.

📘 General Knowledge & Miscellaneous

16. Prashant Agrawal’s Book

• What happened: Prashant Agrawal’s Book“Bringing the Cheetah Back to India”ReleasedThe book titled “Bringing the Cheetah Back to India: How Diplomacy Made Conservation’s Big Mission Possible”, authored byPrashant Agrawal,an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer of the 1998 batch (Madhya Pradesh(MP) cadre), was released. About the Book:Insights:The book chronicles the intricate diplomatic, logistical, and ecological efforts behind translocating African cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) from Namibia and South Africa to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh(MP).Overview:The book highlights the importance of diplomacy and international cooperation in conservation initiatives while providing insights into the behind-the-scenes negotiations, logistics, and policy efforts involved in Project Cheetah.Project Cheetah:Launched to reintroduce cheetahs to India after the species was declared extinct in 1952, the project saw the first batch of eight cheetahs from Namibia translocated into Kuno National Park on 17 September 2022.
• Key points: Published byHachette India, the book chronicles the journey of India’s ambitious initiative for the reintroduction and conservation of cheetahs.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

17. National Bone and Joint Day 2026 – August 4

• What happened: National Bone and Joint Day 2026 – August 4National Bone and Joint Dayis observed annually across India on4 Augustto raise awareness about musculoskeletal health, preventive orthopaedics, and the importance of maintaining healthy bones and joints.Background:Origin:The Indian Orthopaedic Association(IOA)has observed National Bone and Joint Day since2012,coinciding with its charter-signing day (1971).Bone and Joint Week:The period from4–10 Augustis observed annually as Bone and Joint Week across India.Significance:The day promotes healthy lifestyle practices such as regular exercise, balanced diet and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption for better bone and joint health.
• 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? — “6, the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) completed one year of implementation, with more than72 lakhfirst-time employees joining th”

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

Q2. In which year did the following take place? — “ise, at the Pokhran Field Firing Range, Jaisalmer,Rajasthan, on 1-2 August _____, to validate helicopter-based operational concepts against emerging d”

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

Q3. In which year did the following take place? — “ed as Republic ofNaoeroIn August _____, the Pacific Island country ofNauruofficially changed its name to theRepublic ofNaoeroto reflect its traditiona”

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

Q4. In which year did the following take place? — “aborty as ED to Oversee Forex and Financial Markets RegulationIn August _____, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) appointedMonisha Chakrabortyas an Execu”

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

Q5. In which year did the following take place? — “e Universityreleased the latest edition ofEnvironmental Performance Index (EPI _____),in whichIndiaranked176thout of 177 countries, making it the seco”

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