Current Affairs 3 August 2026
15 updates from 3 August 2026, with sources. Everything from this day that matters for SSC, RRB, banking and AP Police general awareness.
- International
Hyderabad hosts BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group meeting
Hyderabad is hosting the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group meeting on August 4–5, under India's presidency, focusing on international cooperation in asset recovery and transparency.
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Assam government releases ₹160 crore flood relief directly to 75,000 families
The Assam state government released ₹160 crore in interim financial assistance on Monday, transferring funds directly into the bank accounts of over 75,000 families affected by recent monsoon floods.
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Stricter penalties and security rules take effect under new Anti-Paper Leak Law
The new Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, commonly known as the Anti-Paper Leak Law, officially came into force on Monday, introducing strict punishments and security rules to stop recruitment fraud.
- Science & Tech
Snow leopard recorded at Dhauladhar sanctuary highlights high-altitude conservation progress
The recent camera-trap recording of a snow leopard inside the Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh has highlighted the success of high-altitude conservation initiatives in the Western Himalayas.
- Exam News
RCFL invites applications for 94 Management Trainee posts
Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited (RCFL), a leading Public Sector Undertaking, has invited online applications for the recruitment of 94 Management Trainee vacancies across various engineering and administrative disciplines.
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NITI Aayog report highlights merger and closure of 94,000 government schools
A new report released by NITI Aayog has highlighted that approximately 94,000 government primary schools across India were merged or closed over the last decade under state-level school rationalization programs.
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Cauvery water dispute escalates as Tamil Nadu files petition in Supreme Court
The inter-state dispute over Cauvery river water sharing escalated on Monday as the Tamil Nadu state government filed an urgent petition in the Supreme Court seeking directions to Karnataka for the immediate release of water.
- Defence
4th Tri-Services Future Warfare Course begins in New Delhi
The fourth edition of the Tri-Services Future Warfare Course commenced in New Delhi on Monday, bringing together officers from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force to study modern conflict strategies.
- Economy
RBI commences three-day Monetary Policy Committee meeting to review repo rates
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) commenced its three-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Monday to review the national economic situation and decide on policy repo rates.
- Exam News
APCOB invites applications for 338 Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager posts
The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank (APCOB) has invited online applications for the recruitment of 338 Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager positions in cooperative branches across the state.
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Supreme Court hears petitions seeking NEET-UG exam reforms and paper leak inquiry
The Supreme Court of India began hearing a batch of petitions on Monday seeking structural reforms in the conduct of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) and a comprehensive inquiry into allegations of paper leaks.
- Sports
Glasgow hands over Commonwealth Games flag to Ahmedabad for CWG 2030
The Commonwealth Games Federation handed over the ceremonial flag from Glasgow to Ahmedabad on Sunday night, marking the official transition of host cities for the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
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Datia Assembly By-Election Results 2026 Live: Round-by-Round Updates
Live counting updates and round-by-round trends for the Datia (Madhya Pradesh) assembly by-election held on July 30, 2026, from official ECI results.
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Manjalpur Assembly By-Election Results 2026 Live: Round-by-Round Updates
Live counting updates and round-by-round trends for the Manjalpur (Gujarat) assembly by-election held on July 30, 2026, from official ECI results.
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Bankipur Assembly By-Election Results 2026 Live: Round-by-Round Updates
Live counting updates and round-by-round trends for the Bankipur (Bihar) assembly by-election held on July 30, 2026, from official ECI results.