Current Affairs Today — 03 August 2026: Daily Capsule for Sarkari Exams

7 exam-relevant current-affairs points for 03 August 2026 — each with a syllabus tag and the exact 'exam angle' an MCQ would ask. Free daily capsule for sarkari-exam preparation.

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These are the 7 current-affairs points from 03 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. Appointments · Varsha Ashok Aglawe Becomes First Woman Director General of Geological Survey of India

Varsha Ashok Aglawe has taken charge as the 54th Director General of the Geological Survey of India. She is the first woman to lead this 176-year-old organisation, succeeding Asit Saha. (Source: PIB (Press Information Bureau))

📝 Exam angle: Who became the first woman Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI), and what number DG is she? Answer: Varsha Ashok Aglawe, 54th DG.

2. Awards · Ajit Doval Presented Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval received the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 in Pune. Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the award to him on 1 August 2026. (Source: PIB (Ministry of Home Affairs))

📝 Exam angle: Who presented the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 to NSA Ajit Doval, and where? Answer: Amit Shah, in Pune, Maharashtra, on 1 August 2026.

3. Sports · India Sweeps Men's and Women's Titles at Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships 2026

India won both the men's and women's team titles at the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships 2026, held at Thyagraj Stadium in New Delhi. Both Indian teams beat Malaysia in their finals and stayed unbeaten through the whole tournament. (Source: GKToday)

📝 Exam angle: Which country did India defeat to win both men's and women's team titles at the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships 2026 in New Delhi? Answer: Malaysia (men 3-2, women 3-0).

4. Reports-Indexes · India Ranked 176th out of 177 Countries in Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2026

The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2026 has ranked India 176th out of 177 countries, placing it last among South Asian nations. The index is prepared by Yale and Columbia University researchers to measure how well countries protect the environment. (Source: PMF IAS / GKToday)

📝 Exam angle: What is India's rank in the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2026, and who publishes this index? Answer: 176th out of 177 countries; published by Yale Center for Environmental Law & Policy with Columbia University's CIESIN.

5. Schemes · PM Modi Launches 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a new campaign called 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' to fight drug abuse among youth. He urged every citizen to join this movement for a drug-free India. (Source: PIB (Press Information Bureau))

📝 Exam angle: What is the name of the anti-drug abuse campaign for youth launched by PM Modi on 2 August 2026? Answer: 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan'.

6. Economy · Amit Shah Approves Rs 2,117.85 Crore SDRF Release for Flood-Affected States

Union Home Minister Amit Shah approved an advance release of Rs 2,117.85 crore to states hit by floods, under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). This money will help states deal with flood relief work quickly. (Source: PIB (Ministry of Home Affairs))

📝 Exam angle: How much money did Amit Shah approve as advance SDRF release to flood-affected states on 1 August 2026? Answer: Rs 2,117.85 crore.

7. Defence · Indian Navy Inducts Indigenous Diving Support Vessel 'Nipun'

The Indian Navy received 'Nipun', its second Indigenous Diving Support Vessel, built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited at Visakhapatnam. This ship will boost India's deep-sea diving and submarine rescue capabilities. (Source: AffairsCloud (Indian Navy release))

📝 Exam angle: What is the name of the second Indigenous Diving Support Vessel inducted by the Indian Navy, and who built it? Answer: 'Nipun', built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam.

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