Current Affairs 2 August 2026
5 updates from 2 August 2026, with sources — everything from this day that matters for SSC, RRB, banking and AP Police general awareness.
- 📈 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.