Current Affairs Today — 02 August 2026: Daily Capsule for Sarkari Exams

6 exam-relevant current-affairs points for 02 August 2026 — each with a syllabus tag and the exact 'exam angle' an MCQ would ask. Free daily capsule for sarkari-exam preparation.

Today's Capsule — How to Use It

These are the 6 current-affairs points from 02 August 2026 that matter for the General Awareness section of SSC, Banking, Railways, UPSC and State PSC exams. Read each point, then cover the answer and test yourself on the 'Exam angle' line — self-testing is how toppers make current affairs stick.

1. Schemes · Cabinet Approves 'Samudra Manthan' National Offshore Exploration Scheme

The Union Cabinet approved a new scheme called Samudra Manthan to search for oil and gas hidden under the sea. It will run for five years with a huge budget to reduce India's dependence on imported energy. (Source: BankExamsToday / NEXT IAS)

📝 Exam angle: What is the outlay of the 'Samudra Manthan' National Offshore Exploration Scheme approved by the Union Cabinet? Answer: ₹84,084 crore.

2. Polity · Parliament Passes Bill Giving Vande Mataram Statutory Protection

Parliament passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which now legally protects the national song Vande Mataram. Insulting or disrupting its singing is now punishable by law. (Source: BankExamsToday)

📝 Exam angle: Which national symbol was added to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 through the 2026 Amendment Bill? Answer: Vande Mataram (National Song).

3. States · PM Modi Inaugurates Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram

PM Modi inaugurated a new international airport at Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh's Vizianagaram district. He also dedicated several development projects worth over ₹17,900 crore to the nation on the same visit. (Source: Organiser)

📝 Exam angle: Which new international airport, named after a freedom fighter, did PM Modi inaugurate at Bhogapuram on 1 August 2026? Answer: Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport.

4. Economy · India's GST Collections Rise 15.4% to ₹2.11 Lakh Crore in July 2026

The government released its monthly GST report showing tax collections grew strongly in July 2026 compared to last year. This shows the economy's consumption and business activity remain healthy. (Source: Adda247 Current Affairs)

📝 Exam angle: What were India's GST collections in July 2026 and the YoY growth rate? Answer: ₹2.11 lakh crore, up 15.4%.

5. Science-Tech · ZSI Completes First-Ever Complete Catalogue of Indian Butterflies and Moths

The Zoological Survey of India finished a 12-year project to list every known species of butterflies and moths (Lepidoptera) found in the country. This catalogue will help scientists protect threatened species better. (Source: BankExamsToday)

📝 Exam angle: How many Lepidoptera (butterfly and moth) species did the ZSI record in its new complete Catalogue of Lepidoptera of India? Answer: 13,703 species.

6. International · India-Maldives Favara-UPI Cross-Border Payment Corridor Goes Live

India and Maldives started a new digital payment link called Favara-UPI, letting people send money instantly between the two countries. This extends India's UPI payment system internationally. (Source: GKToday)

📝 Exam angle: What is the name of the new real-time digital payment corridor launched between India and Maldives (30 July 2026)? Answer: Favara-UPI.

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