Daily Current Affairs 1st August 2026
Daily Current Affairs 1st August 2026
1. World Lung Cancer Day Observed
1 August is observed as World Lung Cancer Day to spread awareness about lung cancer, promote early detection, and encourage better treatment and prevention. The 2026 theme focuses on supporting patients and improving awareness worldwide.
2. India Becomes 123rd WTO Member to Accept Fisheries Subsidies Agreement
India has become the 123rd member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to formally accept the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, aimed at curbing harmful fishing subsidies and promoting sustainable marine resources.
3. President Droupadi Murmu Completes Four Years in Office
President Droupadi Murmu has completed four years as the 15th President of India, having assumed office on 25 July 2022. She is India’s first tribal woman President.
4. India’s First Telecom Manufacturing Zone Announced
The Government has announced India’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, to strengthen domestic telecom manufacturing and boost the Make in India initiative.
5. Commonwealth Games 2026: India Eyes More Medals
Indian athletes continued their campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, with major medal hopes in boxing, athletics, judo, cycling, and para-athletics.
6. PM-KISAN Scheme Extended
The Central Government announced an extension of the PM-KISAN scheme to continue providing income support to eligible farmers across the country.
7. Khelo India Gets Major Budget Support
The Government approved a significant financial allocation for the Khelo India programme to strengthen sports infrastructure and promote grassroots talent development across India.
8. National Mission “Samudra Manthan” Approved
The Government approved the Samudra Manthan initiative to enhance India’s blue economy, marine resource exploration, and coastal development.
One-Liner Current Affairs
World Lung Cancer Day is observed on 1 August.
India became the 123rd WTO member to accept the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.
President Droupadi Murmu has completed four years in office.
India’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone will be established in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
Commonwealth Games 2026 are being held in Glasgow, Scotland.
PM-KISAN provides income support to eligible farmers.
Khelo India aims to promote sports at the grassroots level.
Samudra Manthan focuses on strengthening India’s blue economy.