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Current Affairs — Thursday, 6 August 2026
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Tamil Nadu
- Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27: One-sovereign gold for brides announced
— CM Vijay's TVK government presented its maiden Budget, announcing 8 grams (one sovereign) of gold for brides; opposition parties DMK and AIADMK criticised the Budget as lacking significant new schemes. (State Finance/GS-II) - T.N. Budget: MY-HOME housing scheme for one lakh units
— Under the MY-HOME scheme, one lakh housing units will be developed over seven years via public-private partnership for low-income families; Budget also announced AI-enabled planning approvals. (Urban Housing/GS-II) - T.N. Budget: Healthcare allocation rises to ₹23,357 crore
— Tamil Nadu's health sector allocation increased in the 2026-27 Budget; critics noted the announcements fell short of addressing manpower shortages. (Social Sector Spending) - T.N. to enable home registration of documents
— Finance Minister announced that citizens will be able to register property documents from home, aimed at improving ease of governance and reducing office footfall. (e-Governance/GS-II) - KMUT beneficiaries above 60 to be moved to pension scheme; aid hiked to ₹1,500
— The TVK government announced that Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam (KMUT) beneficiaries aged above 60 will be transitioned to the pension scheme with enhanced monthly assistance. (Social Welfare) - Two-language policy retained; PM SHRI three-language scheme opposed
— Tamil Nadu minister confirmed no change to the state's two-language policy; MDMK's Vaiko urged CM Vijay to reject PM SHRI scheme citing concerns over Hindi imposition. (Language Policy/GS-II)
India — National
- Rajya Sabha passes Judges (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Bill
— Opposition raised concerns over use of the ordinance route and diversity deficit in judicial appointments; the Bill now awaits Presidential assent. (Judiciary/GS-II, Article 124) - Govt introduces Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026
— The Bill amends the Payment and Settlement Systems Act 2007, Income-tax Act 2025, and Finance Act 2026 to ease doing business, attract FDI, and strengthen Make in India. (Economic Legislation/GS-III) - Union Cabinet approves ₹29,054 crore outlay for revamped Khelo India Scheme
— Cabinet also approved ₹7,387 crore for the Assistance to National Sports Federations Scheme (ANSF); states will receive shares from the sports infrastructure fund. (Sports Policy/GS-II) - Vikram Misri holds talks with Sri Lankan President; focus on bilateral projects
— Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's visit to Colombo aimed at advancing key India-Sri Lanka bilateral projects across connectivity, energy, and development cooperation. (Foreign Policy/GS-II) - PM Modi advises NDA MPs to be careful and dignified in technology use
— At a breakfast meeting with NDA parliamentarians, PM Modi urged members to exercise restraint and dignity while using social media and emerging technologies. (Governance) - Centre directs mass outreach camps for doorstep delivery of tribal welfare schemes
— Government ordered camps to ensure last-mile delivery of tribal welfare benefits, aligned with Ministry of Tribal Affairs' scheme outreach mandate. (Tribal Welfare/GS-II) - Maharashtra FDA bans analogue/non-dairy paneer for one year
— The ban covers manufacture, processing, storage, transport, distribution and sale of analogue paneer; significant for FSSAI and food safety regulation awareness. (Food Safety/GS-III)
Economy & Finance
- RBI MPC keeps policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25%
— The Monetary Policy Committee held rates steady, noting higher inflation is driven by fuel and food with no broad generalisation of price pressures. (Monetary Policy/GS-III — key number for exams) - RBI to issue polymer currency notes from next fiscal; Governor Sanjay Malhotra confirms
— Polymer note pilot is underway; full rollout from beginning of FY 2027-28 pending testing of performance in Indian climatic conditions. (RBI/Currency) - India's services sector PMI hits 4.5-year low in July
— Business activity rose at the weakest pace in 53 months, signalling weak demand in the services sector. (Economic Indicators/GS-III) - Central government capex surges 66% in June; subsidy bill also jumps
— The spike in capital expenditure signals accelerated infrastructure push, while rising subsidies indicate fiscal pressure. (Union Budget/GS-III) - Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill 2026 introduced to boost FDI and Make in India
— Amendments to multiple Acts aim to streamline the business environment and attract foreign direct investment. (Economic Reforms)
Science & Technology
- SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage believed to have struck the Moon
— The rocket stage was expected to impact the lunar surface at approximately 0635 GMT; no official confirmation yet — marks an uncontrolled lunar impact by commercial debris. (Space Technology) - 'Ghost particles' (neutrinos) technique can track diversion of spent nuclear fuel
— New detection method using neutrino signatures can identify clandestine removal of fuel assemblies to extract plutonium, aiding nuclear non-proliferation efforts. (Nuclear Technology/GS-III) - Private colleges now account for 54% of India's 1.36 lakh MBBS seats
— Shift in MBBS seat distribution from government to private medical colleges raises access and affordability concerns. (Medical Education/GS-II) - Transport, pharma and biotech sectors are India's largest private R&D investors
— A new report shows industry now employs more researchers than the public sector, reflecting a structural shift in India's innovation ecosystem. (Science Policy/GS-III)
Environment
- Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27: Air quality management outlay cut by 10%; pollution control also sees dip
— Reduction in environmental allocations raises concerns among conservationists about the state's commitment to air quality targets. (Environment Policy/GS-III) - Union Environment Minister inaugurates 18 Namo Oxygen Parks in Delhi
— Launched on World Environment Day 2026 as a joint initiative of the Union and Delhi governments to improve urban green cover and air quality. (Urban Environment)
Sports
- Union Cabinet approves ₹29,054 crore for revamped Khelo India Scheme
— The enhanced outlay covers sports infrastructure across states; ₹7,387 crore additionally approved for Assistance to National Sports Federations Scheme. (Sports Policy — key figures for exams) - Mechuka Trout Quest draws national and international anglers to Arunachal Pradesh
— The annual catch-and-release fishing event promotes eco-tourism and highlights Arunachal Pradesh's river biodiversity. (Tourism/Environment) - Mohamed Salah arrives in Istanbul ahead of Trabzonspor transfer
— Liverpool icon Salah set to join Turkish club Trabzonspor; hundreds of fans received him at Istanbul airport. (International Sports)
Appointments & Awards
- Justice M. Fathima Beevi — India's first woman Supreme Court judge — passes away; conferred Padma Bhushan
— Justice Fathima Beevi, appointed to the Supreme Court in 1989, was posthumously (or recently) conferred the Padma Bhushan; her passing marks the end of a historic judicial era. (Judiciary/GS-II — frequently asked) - Justice K.T. Thomas conferred Padma Vibhushan
— The former Supreme Court judge, known for his landmark judgments, was awarded India's second-highest civilian honour. (Awards) - Justice Manikumar appointed as new State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) Chairman
— The appointment is significant for human rights oversight at the state level. (Appointments/GS-II) - Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Award for Environment Protection 2026 presented to two women
— The award, named after the father of India's Green Revolution, was given to two women in Tamil Nadu for outstanding environmental contributions. (Awards/Environment)
International
- Bangladesh government 'outraged' over Sheikh Hasina's press conference held in India
— Dhaka stated its repeated extradition requests for former PM Hasina have gone unanswered; strains India-Bangladesh diplomatic relations. (India-Bangladesh Relations/GS-II) - Yemen's Houthis claim attack on two Saudi oil tankers — eighth and ninth since blockade began
— Escalating Houthi aggression in Red Sea waters affects global oil supply chains and is relevant to India's energy security. (West Asia/GS-II) - North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns Japan over offensive military capabilities
— Kim accused Japan of abandoning its defensive posture; raises regional security tensions in East Asia. (International Security)
- Quick Revision:
- 🔑 RBI MPC held repo rate unchanged at 5.25% (August 2026 policy meeting; Governor: Sanjay Malhotra)
- 🔑 Justice M. Fathima Beevi — India's first woman Supreme Court judge (appointed 1989) — passed away; conferred Padma Bhushan
- 🔑 Khelo India Scheme revamped with ₹29,054 crore outlay; ANSF gets additional ₹7,387 crore (Cabinet approval)