Daily Current Affairs – 2 August 2026

Daily Current Affairs for 2 August 2026 covers important developments related to government schemes, the Indian economy, infrastructure, international relations, national awards, science and technology, and sports. These notes are useful for candidates preparing for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, State PSC, Police and other competitive examinations.

1. Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan Launched

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to launch the Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan on 2 August 2026. The nationwide initiative aims to mobilise young people against substance abuse and promote a drug-free India.

The campaign has been designed as a 100-week Jan Bhagidari movement led by MY Bharat. Youth-focused activities will be organised every Sunday during the campaign period.

More than one crore young people are expected to take the Nasha Mukti Pledge at nearly 10,000 locations across India. Participants will include MY Bharat volunteers, National Service Scheme volunteers, schools, colleges, universities, youth clubs, NGOs and other organisations.

Key points

Campaign duration: 100 weeks
Launch date: 2 August 2026
Nodal youth platform: MY Bharat
Expected youth participation: More than one crore
Pledge locations: Nearly 10,000
Primary objective: Prevention of substance abuse among young people

Exam relevance

The initiative is important for questions related to:

Government schemes
Youth affairs
Public health
Social justice
Jan Bhagidari
Viksit Bharat 2047

2. Centre Releases ₹1,09,019 Crore as Tax Devolution to States

The Union Government released ₹1,09,019 crore to state governments as an advance instalment of tax devolution.

The advance release is intended to help states accelerate capital expenditure, developmental programmes and welfare-related spending. The distribution of tax revenue between the Union and states is based on recommendations made by the Finance Commission.

What is tax devolution?

Tax devolution refers to the transfer of a share of taxes collected by the Union Government to state governments. It is an important part of fiscal federalism in India.

Key points

Amount released: ₹1,09,019 crore
Type of release: Advance instalment
Beneficiaries: State governments
Purpose: Capital and developmental expenditure
Constitutional body associated with tax sharing: Finance Commission

Static GK: Finance Commission

Constitutional provision: Article 280
Appointed by: President of India
General interval: Every five years
Main function: Recommending the distribution of tax revenue between the Union and states

3. Cabinet Approves ₹84,084-Crore Samudra Manthan Scheme

The Union Cabinet approved Samudra Manthan, a National Offshore Exploration Scheme with an outlay of ₹84,084 crore.

The scheme is intended to strengthen offshore exploration and improve India’s ability to discover and develop energy resources located beneath the seabed. It is expected to support domestic energy security and reduce dependence on imported energy resources.

Key points

Scheme: Samudra Manthan
Nature: National Offshore Exploration Scheme
Approved outlay: ₹84,084 crore
Sector: Petroleum and natural gas
Broad objective: Strengthen offshore resource exploration

Why is it important?

India imports a significant share of its crude-oil requirements. Greater domestic offshore exploration may support energy security, attract investment and strengthen technological capabilities in deep-water exploration.

Exam relevance

Possible examination themes include:

Energy security
Offshore exploration
Blue economy
Petroleum and natural gas
Import dependence

4. Indian Railways Approves Danapur–Fatuha Multitracking Project

Indian Railways approved a ₹976-crore multitracking project between Danapur and Fatuha in Bihar.

The project falls under the East Central Railway zone and is intended to increase line capacity, reduce congestion and improve the movement of passenger and freight trains along the route.

Key points

Project section: Danapur–Fatuha
State: Bihar
Estimated cost: ₹976 crore
Railway zone: East Central Railway
Purpose: Increase railway capacity and reduce congestion

Static GK: East Central Railway

Headquarters: Hajipur, Bihar
It serves important railway divisions across Bihar, Jharkhand and neighbouring regions.

5. India and Rwanda Hold First Joint Trade Committee Meeting

India and Rwanda held their first Joint Trade Committee meeting to strengthen bilateral trade and investment cooperation.

The meeting focused on exploring opportunities for greater commercial engagement between the two countries. Such bilateral committees help identify trade barriers, promote investment and improve cooperation in areas of common economic interest.

Key points

Countries: India and Rwanda
Mechanism: Joint Trade Committee
Significance: First meeting
Main objective: Strengthen trade and investment cooperation

Static GK: Rwanda

Capital: Kigali
Continent: Africa
Currency: Rwandan franc
Rwanda is a member of the East African Community
Official languages include Kinyarwanda, English, French and Swahili

Exam relevance

This development is relevant for:

India–Africa relations
International trade
Bilateral institutions
African geography
Economic diplomacy

6. Ajit Doval Receives Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval received the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 in Pune, Maharashtra.

The award was presented by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. It recognises individuals for notable contributions to public life and national service.

Key points

Award: Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026
Recipient: Ajit Doval
Position: National Security Adviser
Venue: Pune, Maharashtra

Static GK: Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Popularly known as: Lokmanya Tilak
Famous declaration: “Swaraj is my birthright”
Newspapers associated with him: Kesari and The Mahratta
He was one of the prominent leaders of India’s freedom movement.

7. NHAI Launches Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling on NH-48

The National Highways Authority of India launched a Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling system at Shahjahanpur Toll Plaza on the Delhi–Jaipur section of National Highway 48.

The system is intended to allow vehicles to pass through the tolling area without stopping at conventional toll barriers. It can help reduce congestion, fuel consumption and waiting time at toll plazas.

Key points

Implementing authority: NHAI
Location: Shahjahanpur Toll Plaza
Highway: NH-48
Section: Delhi–Jaipur
Technology: Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling

Static GK: NHAI

Full form: National Highways Authority of India
Established under: National Highways Authority of India Act, 1988
Administrative ministry: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

8. Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon 2026 Grand Finale Announced

ISRO announced that shortlisted teams for the Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon 2026 will participate in the grand finale at the National Remote Sensing Centre in Hyderabad on 6 and 7 August 2026.

The hackathon encourages students and innovators to develop solutions for problems associated with space technology and its applications.

Key points

Event: Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon 2026
Organiser: ISRO
Grand-finale dates: 6–7 August 2026
Venue: NRSC, Hyderabad
Field: Space technology and innovation

Static GK: NRSC

Full form: National Remote Sensing Centre
Location: Hyderabad
Parent organisation: ISRO
Primary area: Satellite data acquisition, remote sensing and applications

9. India Records Strong Boxing Performance at Commonwealth Games 2026

Indian boxers delivered a strong performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Sachin Siwach, Ankush Panghal, Priya and Arundhati Choudhary were among the Indian boxers reported to have secured gold medals, while Lovlina Borgohain and Narender won silver medals.

The boxing results contributed significantly to India’s overall Commonwealth Games medal performance.

Other important Indian medal results

Official government updates also congratulated:

Neeraj Chopra for silver in men’s javelin
Yash Vir Singh for bronze in men’s javelin
Yamini Maurya for silver in judo
Tejaswin Shankar for bronze in men’s decathlon

Key points

Host city: Glasgow
Host country: Scotland
Event: Commonwealth Games 2026
Important Indian sport: Boxing

Sports results can change until all final events are completed. The final medal table should be checked before adding a total medal count.

Important One-Liners: 2 August 2026

The Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat campaign is planned as a 100-week movement.
More than one crore youth are expected to participate in the Nasha Mukti Pledge.
The pledge is expected to be conducted across nearly 10,000 locations.
The Union Government released ₹1,09,019 crore as advance tax devolution to states.
Tax devolution recommendations are made by the Finance Commission.
The Finance Commission is constituted under Article 280.
The approved outlay for the Samudra Manthan scheme is ₹84,084 crore.
Samudra Manthan is related to offshore exploration.
The Danapur–Fatuha railway project is located in Bihar.
The cost of the Danapur–Fatuha multitracking project is ₹976 crore.
India and Rwanda held their first Joint Trade Committee meeting.
The capital of Rwanda is Kigali.
Ajit Doval received the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026.
The award ceremony was held in Pune.
NHAI launched Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling on NH-48.
The tolling system was introduced on the Delhi–Jaipur section.
The Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon is organised by ISRO.
Its 2026 grand finale will be held at NRSC Hyderabad.
The grand finale is scheduled for 6–7 August 2026.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games are being held in Glasgow.

Practice MCQs

1. The Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan is planned for how many weeks?

A. 25 weeks
B. 50 weeks
C. 75 weeks
D. 100 weeks

Answer: D. 100 weeks

Explanation: The programme has been designed as a sustained 100-week Jan Bhagidari movement against substance abuse.

2. Which platform is leading the Nasha Mukta Yuva campaign?

A. Startup India
B. MY Bharat
C. Skill India
D. Digital India

Answer: B. MY Bharat

Explanation: MY Bharat is leading the nationwide youth participation campaign.

3. Which constitutional body recommends tax devolution between the Union and states?

A. Election Commission
B. Finance Commission
C. GST Council
D. NITI Aayog

Answer: B. Finance Commission

Explanation: The Finance Commission recommends the distribution of divisible tax revenues between the Union and state governments.

4. The Finance Commission is constituted under which article of the Constitution?

A. Article 263
B. Article 280
C. Article 324
D. Article 356

Answer: B. Article 280

5. Samudra Manthan is associated with which sector?

A. Inland waterways
B. Offshore exploration
C. River interlinking
D. Coastal tourism

Answer: B. Offshore exploration

6. The Danapur–Fatuha multitracking project is located in which state?

A. Jharkhand
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Bihar
D. West Bengal

Answer: C. Bihar

7. India recently held its first Joint Trade Committee meeting with which African country?

A. Kenya
B. Rwanda
C. Nigeria
D. Ethiopia

Answer: B. Rwanda

8. What is the capital of Rwanda?

A. Nairobi
B. Kigali
C. Kampala
D. Dodoma

Answer: B. Kigali

9. Who received the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026?

A. S. Jaishankar
B. Ajit Doval
C. Rajnath Singh
D. Anil Chauhan

Answer: B. Ajit Doval

10. The Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon 2026 grand finale will be held at:

A. VSSC, Thiruvananthapuram
B. SDSC, Sriharikota
C. NRSC, Hyderabad
D. SAC, Ahmedabad

Answer: C. NRSC, Hyderabad

Quick Revision Table

Topic	Important fact
Nasha Mukta Yuva campaign	100-week youth movement
Youth pledge participation	More than one crore
Tax devolution	₹1,09,019 crore
Finance Commission	Article 280
Samudra Manthan	₹84,084 crore
Danapur–Fatuha project	Bihar
India–Rwanda meeting	First Joint Trade Committee meeting
Rwanda capital	Kigali
Lokmanya Tilak Award 2026	Ajit Doval
Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling	NH-48
Space hackathon venue	NRSC Hyderabad
Commonwealth Games host	Glasgow

Conclusion

The major current-affairs topics of 2 August 2026 include the launch of a nationwide youth campaign against substance abuse, advance tax devolution to states, approval of a major offshore exploration programme, new railway and highway infrastructure initiatives, India–Rwanda trade cooperation, a national award for Ajit Doval, ISRO’s space hackathon and India’s performance at the Commonwealth Games.

Candidates should revise the associated static-GK topics, particularly Article 280, the Finance Commission, Rwanda, NHAI, NRSC, MY Bharat and offshore exploration.

Disclaimer: This educational current-affairs compilation is based primarily on official announcements and publicly available reports. Readers should consult the relevant official authority for subsequent corrections or updates.