This compilation covers important current affairs from 1 August to 8 August 2026, including national affairs, Assam-related developments, government schemes, science and technology, environment, international affairs and sports.
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📅 1 August 2026
1. PM Surya Sarovar Yojana
The Union Government approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) for developing floating solar photovoltaic projects with energy-storage systems.
The scheme has an approved outlay of ₹5,070 crore and is aimed at promoting renewable energy and making better use of water bodies for solar power generation.
📌 ADRE Exam Point
Q. Which scheme received an allocation of ₹5,070 crore for floating solar projects?
Answer: Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana.
2. Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Bill, 2026
The Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
The proposed changes aim to make delayed registration of births and deaths more stringent and encourage timely registration.
📌 ADRE Exam Point
Q. Which Act is proposed to be amended by the 2026 Bill?
Answer: Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969.
3. Western Ghats Environment Issue
Environmental concerns relating to the Western Ghats remained an important topic during the week, particularly regarding the protection and management of ecologically sensitive areas.
📌 Exam Point
Western Ghats: One of India's major biodiversity hotspots.
📅 2 August 2026
4. Expansion of Khelo India Scheme
The Union Cabinet approved an expanded Khelo India programme with enhanced financial support.
The initiative aims to strengthen India's sports ecosystem, encourage grassroots participation and provide better opportunities for young athletes.
📌 ADRE Exam Point
Q. Khelo India is mainly associated with which sector?
Answer: Sports and youth development.
5. Samudra Manthan Scheme
The Union Cabinet approved the Samudra Manthan Scheme with an outlay of ₹84,084 crore.
The scheme aims to support offshore oil and gas exploration and strengthen India's domestic energy-resource development.
📌 ADRE Exam Point
Q. What is the Samudra Manthan Scheme associated with?
Answer: Offshore oil and gas exploration.
6. PM-KISAN Extended
The Union Cabinet approved continuation of the PM-KISAN Scheme for the next five years with a total outlay of ₹3.15 lakh crore.
📌 Exam Point
PM-KISAN: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi.
📅 3 August 2026
7. Europe Faces Severe Wildfires
Large-scale wildfires in parts of Europe highlighted growing concerns about extreme weather, heatwaves and climate change.
The phenomenon also drew attention to the formation of fire-related clouds and the increasing risks associated with extreme heat.
📌 ADRE Exam Point
Q. Which environmental issue was highlighted by the European wildfires?
Answer: Extreme heat and climate-related risks.
8. Brain Drain in Indian Science
The issue of brain drain among Indian scientists and researchers received attention.
The discussion focused on the need to improve research opportunities, funding, infrastructure and career prospects to retain scientific talent in India.
📌 Exam Point
Brain drain: Migration of skilled and educated people to other countries for better opportunities.
9. India’s Scientific Research
The week also highlighted the importance of strengthening India's scientific institutions and creating better research ecosystems to encourage innovation and scientific careers within the country.
📅 4 August 2026
10. Cotton Corporation of India Marks 56th Foundation Day
The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) observed its 56th Foundation Day.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh participated in the programme, where initiatives including the Kapas Darshan bulletin and several MoUs were highlighted.
📌 ADRE Exam Point
Q. Which organisation observed its 56th Foundation Day in August 2026?
Answer: Cotton Corporation of India.
11. Assam Flood Relief Efforts Continue
Assam continued to face serious flood-related challenges during the week. Relief and humanitarian assistance came from government agencies, organisations, businesses and individuals.
The situation highlighted the importance of disaster management, flood control and long-term measures for reducing the impact of recurring floods in Assam.
📌 ADRE Exam Point
Major river associated with Assam floods: Brahmaputra.
📅 5 August 2026
12. ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat’ Campaign
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launched the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’.
It is a 100-week nationwide campaign aimed at encouraging young people to stay away from substance abuse and promoting a healthier and more productive youth population.
📌 ADRE Exam Point
Q. What is the main objective of the Nasha Mukt Yuva campaign?
Answer: To mobilise young people against substance abuse.
13. Assam Flood Relief and Rehabilitation
The Assam government continued relief operations in flood-affected areas. The Chief Minister also visited affected families and reviewed relief efforts.
📌 Exam Point
Key focus: Flood relief, rehabilitation and disaster management in Assam.
14. LIC Stake Sale
The Government of India moved ahead with a stake sale in Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) as part of its broader disinvestment and resource-mobilisation strategy.
The government was seeking to raise funds through the sale of a portion of its LIC holding.
📌 ADRE Exam Point
LIC: Life Insurance Corporation of India.
📅 6 August 2026
15. Fiscal Federalism in Focus
Fiscal federalism remained an important policy issue, particularly regarding the distribution of financial resources and responsibilities between the Union and State governments.
📌 ADRE Exam Point
Fiscal federalism: Distribution of financial powers and resources between different levels of government.
16. Asiatic Lion Conservation
Conservation of the Asiatic lion was highlighted as an important environmental issue.
The Asiatic lion is primarily associated with Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat.
📌 ADRE Exam Point
Q. Where is the Asiatic lion primarily found in India?
Answer: Gir landscape of Gujarat.
17. Urban Cooperative Banks
The regulation and licensing of Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) remained an important financial-sector issue.
Urban cooperative banks play a role in providing banking services, particularly to urban and semi-urban communities.
📅 7 August 2026
18. Heatwaves and Lightning Recognised in Disaster Management
Heatwaves and lightning were highlighted as important natural hazards for disaster-management purposes, enabling greater attention to preparedness, mitigation and disaster-response support.
📌 ADRE Exam Point
Q. Which two weather-related hazards received increased attention in disaster management?
Answer: Heatwaves and lightning.
19. NITI Aayog’s ‘Reimagining Care’ Report
NITI Aayog highlighted the need to strengthen India's caregiving ecosystem through measures such as professional training, social security and institutional support for caregivers.
📌 Exam Point
NITI Aayog: National Institution for Transforming India.
20. Bhawana Kanth Achieves Historic IAF Milestone
Bhawana Kanth became the first woman pilot in the Indian Air Force to complete the prestigious Fighter Combat Leader course, marking an important milestone in women's participation in advanced military aviation.
📌 ADRE Exam Point
Q. Who became the first woman IAF pilot to complete the Fighter Combat Leader course?
Answer: Bhawana Kanth.
📅 8 August 2026
21. Supreme Court and Mining Around Ramsar Wetlands
The issue of mining around Ramsar wetland sites came into focus following Supreme Court-related developments concerning environmental protection and wetlands.
📌 ADRE Exam Point
Ramsar Sites: Wetlands recognised as being of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
22. Quit India Movement – 84th Anniversary
8 August marks the anniversary of the launch of the Quit India Movement in 1942.
The movement was launched by the Indian National Congress during the freedom struggle, with Mahatma Gandhi giving the famous call for “Do or Die.”
📌 ADRE Exam Point
Q. In which year was the Quit India Movement launched?
Answer: 1942.
Date: 8 August 1942.
23. Mecca Joint Defence Agreement
A major international development involved a new defence arrangement among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye, attracting attention because of its implications for regional security and strategic cooperation.
📌 Exam Point
Region: West Asia
Importance: Defence and strategic cooperation.
24. Four ULFA(I) Cadres Surrender
Four cadres of the banned ULFA (Independent) surrendered before security forces in Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh ahead of Independence Day.
The surrender took place before the Assam Rifles and Longding Police.
📌 ADRE Exam Point
Q. Where did four ULFA(I) cadres surrender?
Answer: Longding district, Arunachal Pradesh.
📝 Quick Revision: 1–8 August 2026
Date| Important Current Affair| Key Fact
1 Aug| PM Surya Sarovar Yojana| ₹5,070 crore
1 Aug| Births & Deaths Amendment Bill| Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969
2 Aug| Khelo India| Sports development
2 Aug| Samudra Manthan| Offshore oil & gas
2 Aug| PM-KISAN| ₹3.15 lakh crore
3 Aug| European wildfires| Climate/extreme heat
3 Aug| Scientific brain drain| Research talent
4 Aug| CCI Foundation Day| 56th Foundation Day
5 Aug| Nasha Mukt Yuva| 100-week campaign
5 Aug| LIC stake sale| Government disinvestment
6 Aug| Fiscal federalism| Centre–State finance
6 Aug| Asiatic Lion| Gir, Gujarat
7 Aug| Heatwaves & lightning| Disaster management
7 Aug| Bhawana Kanth| Fighter Combat Leader course
8 Aug| Quit India Movement| 8 August 1942
8 Aug| ULFA(I) surrender| Longding, Arunachal Pradesh
🎯 Most Important ADRE Questions
1. What is PM-SSY? — Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana
2. PM-SSY allocation? — ₹5,070 crore
3. What is Samudra Manthan Scheme related to? — Offshore oil and gas exploration
4. What is PM-KISAN? — Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi
5. Who launched the Nasha Mukt Yuva campaign? — Prime Minister Narendra Modi
6. How long is the Nasha Mukt Yuva campaign? — 100 weeks
7. Who became the first woman IAF pilot to complete the Fighter Combat Leader course?
— Bhawana Kanth
8. Where is the Asiatic lion primarily found? — Gir, Gujarat
9. When was the Quit India Movement launched? — 8 August 1942
10. Where did four ULFA(I) cadres surrender? — Longding, Arunachal Pradesh
Conclusion
The period from 1 to 8 August 2026 witnessed important developments in government schemes, sports, environment, science, disaster management, Assam affairs and international relations. These topics are particularly useful for ADRE and APSC aspirants, as questions can be framed around important dates, schemes, organisations, places, personalities, amounts and key terms.
For better preparation, aspirants should revise these daily current affairs along with monthly current-affairs MCQs and Assam-specific current affairs.
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