- Ajit Doval received the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 for his contributions to national security.
- Varsha Ashok Aglawe became the first woman Director General of the Geological Survey of India.
- Tejaswin Shankar is the first Indian decathlete to medal at the Commonwealth Games, winning bronze in Glasgow 2026.
- Soman Rana won gold in the men’s F57 shot put category at the Commonwealth Games.
- Anil Sasi authored ‘The EV Evolution: Then, Now and Next of Electric Vehicles’, highlighting electric vehicle advancements.
- The Paks nuclear power plant is located in Hungary and has gained recent attention.
- Nirmal Purja, known for record-breaking climbs, recently passed away.
- Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal in men’s javelin throw at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
- Vice Admiral AN Pramod has assumed charge as the new Deputy Chief of Naval Staff of India.
- L. Subramaniam received Sri Lanka’s highest state honour for his contributions to classical music.
- Preeti Pawar won gold in the women’s 54kg boxing category at Glasgow 2026.
- Sachin Siwach secured gold for India in the men’s 60kg boxing category.
- Praveen Chithravel won the silver medal in the men’s triple jump event.
- Border trade between India and China resumed through the Nathula Pass.
📅 August 3, 2026 · Monday
Current Affairs – 3 August 2026
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