Current Affairs 2 August 2026
9 updates from 2 August 2026, with sources. Everything from this day that matters for SSC, RRB, banking and AP Police general awareness.
- International
India and China resume bilateral border trade through Nathu La Pass in Sikkim
India and China resumed bilateral border trade through the historic Nathu La Pass in Sikkim on Sunday, following a standard winter closure and subsequent coordination meetings between trade representatives of both nations.
- Science & Tech
First snow leopard photographic evidence recorded in Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary
Forest officials and wildlife researchers recorded the first-ever photographic evidence of a snow leopard inside the Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday.
- 🇮🇳 National
PM Modi launches 100-week nationwide anti-drug campaign for Viksit Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a 100-week nationwide anti-drug campaign on Sunday, calling for community-led efforts to eliminate substance abuse among the youth.
- Sports
India finishes Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 with 39 medals including 13 Gold
India concluded its campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Sunday, securing a total of 39 medals to finish among the top nations in the final standings.
- Economy
Henley Passport Index 2026: India ranks 81st; Singapore holds top position
India secured the 81st rank in the newly released Henley Passport Index for 2026, allowing Indian passport holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 55 destinations globally.
- 🇮🇳 National
World Breastfeeding Week 2026 observed from August 1 to 7 with focus on reducing barriers
World Breastfeeding Week 2026 is being observed globally from August 1 to August 7, focusing on raising awareness about health benefits and creating supportive environments for nursing mothers.
- Govt Schemes
Andhra Pradesh government transfers ₹7,000 first installment under Annadata Sukhibhava scheme
The Andhra Pradesh state government began transferring the first installment of the Annadata Sukhibhava farmer welfare scheme, sending ₹7,000 directly into the bank accounts of over 46.8 lakh farmers.
- Defence
India and Japan begin joint naval exercise JIMEX 2026 in the Bay of Bengal
The Indian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force launched the bilateral maritime exercise JIMEX 2026 in the Bay of Bengal on Sunday, focusing on coordination and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
- Results & Admit Cards
SSC CGL 2026 Tier-1 Admit Card and Exam City Intimation status released
The Staff Selection Commission activated the application status and exam city intimation links for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2026 Tier-1 exam on its regional websites on Sunday.