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Prepare for TNPSC Group 1, Group 2/2A, Group 4 and VAO examinations with the most important current affairs from August 01 to 10, 2026. This weekly revision covers National News, Tamil Nadu News, International Affairs, Environment, Science & Technology, Economy, State News, Important Days, Persons & Awards and important one-liners.
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1. TOP 10 IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS
1. Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive Area Notification
- Notification issued by: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) released the final Western Ghats ESA notification covering parts of 6 states.
- Covers 56,825 sq. km across six states, including Tamil Nadu.
- Restricts mining, quarrying and large-scale construction.
2. Anti-Paper Leak Act
- Implementation guidelines issued in August 2026.
- Maximum imprisonment – 10 years.
- Fine – up to ₹1 crore.
3. PM-KISAN 20th Installment
- Released on August 5, 2026
- ₹2,000 per farmer for approximately 9.8 crore farmers.
- Annual assistance – ₹6,000
4. Tamil Nadu Patient Safety Framework
- Introduced by the Tamil Nadu Health Department.
- Mandatory adverse-event reporting in government hospitals.
- Aligned with the WHO Global Patient Safety Action Plan 2021–2030.
5. Cauvery Water Dispute
- CWMA directed Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs to Tamil Nadu.
- Tamil Nadu's allocated annual share – 419 TMC, as stated in the source.
6. Tamil Nadu Budget 2026–27
- Total expenditure – ₹3.57 lakh crore.
- Capital expenditure – ₹70,000 crore.
- Presented by Thangam Thennarasu.
7. Arivagam AI City – Chennai
- Proposed at the Sholinganallur–Perungudi corridor.
- Area – 150 acres.
- Initial investment – ₹2,000 crore.
8. Tigers Outside Tiger Reserves
- Reported tiger population – 3,862.
- Approximately 40% live outside protected areas.
- Data released by NTCA.
9. Environmental Performance Index 2026
- India's rank – 176 out of 180.
- India's score – 18.9/100.
- Top-ranked country – Denmark.
10. CPI Base Year Revision
- Revised from 2012 to 2024.
- Revised by MoSPI.
- Reflects updated household consumption patterns.
2. NATIONAL NEWS – QUICK REVISION
Topic | Important Points |
|---|---|
Western Ghats ESA | 56,825 sq. km • Six states • MoEFCC notification |
Anti-Paper Leak Act | Maximum 10 years’ imprisonment • Fine up to ₹1 crore |
India Stack Expansion | Academic Bank of Credits + DigiLocker integration • ONDC crossed 10 million daily transactions |
TRAI Television Rating Policy | Passive measurement across 50,000 homes • Independent audits |
MSME Amendment Bill | Medium enterprise investment limit – ₹50 crore • Turnover – ₹250 crore |
Samudra Manthan Scheme | Fisheries modernisation • Marine fish production target – 9.5 million metric tonnes by 2030 |
PM Surya Sarovar Yojana | 75,000 water bodies by March 2027 • Jal Shakti Ministry |
PM-KISAN | 20th installment – ₹2,000 • Approximately 9.8 crore farmers |
DAANVEER Initiative | Corporate philanthropy platform • CSR contribution tracking |
Vande Mataram Bill | Private Member’s Bill in Rajya Sabha • Weekly recitation in government offices proposed |
Environmental Clearances | Supreme Court reaffirmed restrictions on retrospective environmental clearances |
Births and Deaths Registration | Centralised digital database • Registrar General of India |
One Nation One Fertilizer | Single Bharat brand for subsidised fertilizers |
NPIUN Deep Submergence Vehicle | India’s second indigenous DSV • Diving depth – 1,000 metres |
Military Medicine Department | India’s first department at KGMU, Lucknow |
Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool | Initial corpus – ₹500 crore • War-risk marine insurance |
3. TAMIL NADU CURRENT AFFAIRS – QUICK REVISION
Tamil Nadu-related current affairs are particularly important for TNPSC aspirants
Topic | Important Points |
|---|---|
Patient Safety Framework | State-wide government hospital framework • Mandatory adverse-event reporting |
El Niño Advisory Committee | Drought mitigation • Rainfall monitoring • Kuruvai cultivation |
Cauvery Water Dispute | Karnataka directed to release 3,500 cusecs • CWMA |
Singapengal Credit Scheme | Loans up to ₹1 lakh • Expanded coverage for women entrepreneurs |
Tamil Nadu Budget 2026–27 | Expenditure – ₹3.57 lakh crore • Capital expenditure – ₹70,000 crore |
Arivagam AI City | Chennai • 150 acres • ₹2,000 crore initial investment |
Mangrove Conservation Centre | Tamil Nadu’s first centre • Pichavaram, Cuddalore |
Organ Donation Award | Tamil Nadu – National Best State Award 2025 • 7.42 deceased donors per million |
4. INTERNATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS – QUICK REVISION
Nauru Renamed Naoero
- Nauru changed its English name to Naoero
- Located in Micronesia, Pacific Ocean
- Area – 21 sq. km
Venezuela and International Criminal Court
- Venezuela withdrew from the ICC
- Withdrawal under Article 127 of the Rome Statute
- ICC headquarters – The Hague, Netherlands.
IEA Electricity Mid-Year Update 2026
- Global electricity demand growth – 4.3%.
- India's electricity demand growth – 8.1%.
- Report released by the International Energy Agency.
BRICS Ministerial Meetings
- Anti-Corruption Working Group – Hyderabad
- Trade and Industry Ministers' Meetings – Jaipur.
- BRICS 2026 Chair – India.
Multinational Maritime Defence Alliance
- Saudi Arabia led a 13-country maritime alliance.
- Focus – Red Sea and Gulf of Aden security.
- India's related naval operation – Operation Sankalp.
5. ENVIRONMENT CURRENT AFFAIRS
Tigers Outside Tiger Reserves
- India's reported tiger population – 3,862.
- Approximately 40% live outside protected areas.
- Report released by NTCA.
Nilgiri Tahr
- New population identified in the Anamalai Hills.
- IUCN status – Endangered.
- State animal of Tamil Nadu.
Houbara Bustard
- Satellite tracking by BNHS and Uzbekistan.
- Migrates from Central Asia to Rajasthan and Gujarat.
- IUCN status – Vulnerable.
Methane Emissions from Paddy Fields
- Indian paddy fields contribute approximately 6% of global methane emissions.
- Alternate Wetting and Drying can reduce methane by 40–70%.
New Catfish Species
- Species – Pseudolaguvia khairii.
- Discovered in the Baitarani River, Odisha.
- Identified by ZSI scientists.
Environmental Performance Index 2026
- India's rank – 176/180.
- India's score – 18.9/100.
- First rank – Denmark.
Pygmy Hog Conservation
- World's smallest wild pig.
- IUCN status – Critically Endangered.
- Over 200 reintroduced in Assam since the breeding programme began.
Glaw Lake – Ramsar Site
- Located in Manipur.
- India's 101st Ramsar site, according to the source.
- Ramsar Convention – 1971.
Clouded Leopard Conservation
- Conservation Action Plan released by MoEFCC and WII.
- IUCN status – Vulnerable.
- International Clouded Leopard Day – August 4.
6. SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
IN-SPACe Re-entry Rules 2026
- Rules for satellite and rocket-stage re-entry.
- Issued by IN-SPACe.
- Focus – space debris mitigation.
Solar Rotation Discovery
- Research by ARIES, Nainital.
- Solar corona rotates approximately 2.5% faster than the photosphere at equatorial regions.
Himalayan Chandra Telescope
- Completed 25 years of operations.
- Located at Hanle, Ladakh.
- Altitude – 4,500 metres.
Ebola Outbreak – Congo
- Democratic Republic of Congo declared its 16th Ebola outbreak.
- WHO activated Grade 3 emergency response.
Hexavalent Vaccine
- Introduced into India's Universal Immunisation Programme.
- Protects against six diseases.
- Combines Pentavalent Vaccine and IPV.
Moderna mFlusiva Vaccine
- Received FDA breakthrough therapy designation.
- Described in the source as the first mRNA-based influenza vaccine.
7. ECONOMY CURRENT AFFAIRS
SBI AT-1 Perpetual Bonds
- Bond value – ₹3,000 crore.
- Coupon rate – 8.34%.
- Governed by Basel III norms.
CBDT – 5Rs of Tax Governance
- Revenue, Responsibility, Rights, Reliability and Responsiveness.
- Introduced by CBDT.
CPI Base Year Revision
- Previous base year – 2012.
- Revised base year – 2024.
- Revised by MoSPI.
RBI Concessional Swap Scheme
- Facility size – USD 40.8 billion.
- Supports foreign currency liquidity for banks.
FAO Food Price Index
- July 2026 index – 131.1 points.
- Increased 2.4% from June.
- Released by FAO.
Banking Coverage in India
- Village-level banking penetration – 99.92%.
- Remaining unbanked villages – 0.08%.
8. STATE NEWS – QUICK REVISION
Visakhapatnam Port
- Marine product exports – ₹6,200 crore.
- Reported national export share – 50.87%.
Rare Earth Exploration Licence
- India's first licence granted to IREL (India) Ltd.
- Location – Rajasthan.
- Estimated reserves – 6.8 million tonnes.
Pithora Painting – GI Tag
- Traditional art of Bhil and Rathwa communities.
- Associated with Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.
- Granted a Geographical Indication tag.
9. IMPORTANT DAYS – AUGUST 01–10, 2026
Date | Important Day |
|---|---|
August 1 | World Lung Cancer Day |
August 1 | World Wide Web Day |
August 1 | World Fintech Day |
August 1–7 | World Breastfeeding Week |
August 2 | Friendship Day in India |
August 3 | Indian Organ Donation Day |
August 4 | International Clouded Leopard Day |
August 4 | National Bone and Joint Day |
August 7 | National Handloom Day |
August 7 | National Javelin Day |
August 9 | International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples |
10. PERSONS & AWARDS
Fields Medal 2026
- Awarded to four mathematicians.
- Presented once every four years.
Murali Sreeshankar
- Commonwealth Games 2026 – Silver medal.
- Event – Long Jump.
Tejaswin Shankar
- Commonwealth Games 2026 – Bronze medal.
- Event – Decathlon.
Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh
- Commonwealth Games 2026 – Gold medals
- Sport – Judo.
Neeraj Chopra
- Commonwealth Games 2026 – Silver medal.
- Event – Javelin Throw.
Mirabai Chanu
- Won her third Commonwealth Games gold medal.
- Sport – Weightlifting.
India at Commonwealth Games 2026
- Overall position – 4th.
- Total medals – 39 (13 Gold, 15 Silver, 11 Bronze).
Annapurni Subramaniam
- Award – COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal 2026.
- First Indian woman to receive the award.
Varsha Ashok Aglawe
- Appointed 54th Director General of GSI.
- First woman Director General in GSI's history.
P. Pechiyammal and Govindhammal
- Received the Dr. M. S. Swaminathan Award.
- Recognised for traditional seed conservation.
Pingali Venkayya
- 150th birth anniversary observed.
- Designer of India's national flag.
11. TNPSC QUICK REVISION – 15 ONE-LINERS
- Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive Area – 56,825 sq. km.
- Anti-Paper Leak Act maximum imprisonment – 10 years.
- TRAI television rating measurement – 50,000 homes.
- PM Surya Sarovar Yojana target – 75,000 water bodies.
- PM-KISAN 20th installment – ₹2,000 per farmer.
- Tamil Nadu Budget 2026–27 – ₹3.57 lakh crore.
- Cauvery water release order – 3,500 cusecs.
- Arivagam AI City proposed area – 150 acres.
- Tamil Nadu's deceased organ donor rate – 7.42 PMP.
- Nauru's new name – Naoero.
- India's reported tiger population – 3,862.
- India's Environmental Performance Index rank – 176th.
- India's 101st Ramsar site in the source – Glaw Lake, Manipur.
- CPI revised base year – 2024.
- India's village-level banking coverage – 99.92%.
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