Current Affairs · 2 August 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 2 August 2026.
Tejaswin Shankar wins India’s first Commonwealth decathlon medal in Glasgow 2026
Tejaswin Shankar won bronze in the men’s decathlon at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, becoming the first Indian to medal in the event.
U.S.-Israel Iran strike pause and Hormuz Strait demand: West Asia escalation, August 2026
On 1 August 2026, Donald Trump said the U.S. and Israel would hold off fresh strikes on Iran if a deal is reached quickly, with the Hormuz Strait opening cited as a condition.
Commercial LPG cylinder price cut in Chennai; Delhi 19-kg cylinder falls to ₹2,738 in August 2026
In August 2026, commercial LPG prices fell by ₹200 in Chennai and by ₹192 in Delhi, while domestic cylinder prices stayed unchanged.
Tamil Nadu allocates ₹11 crore to shift the Chief Minister’s office to Namakkal Kavignar Maligai
Tamil Nadu has sanctioned ₹11 crore in August 2026 to relocate the Chief Minister’s office from Fort St. George to Namakkal Kavignar Maligai.
Vande Bharat used to transport a donated heart 250 km from Surat to Ahmedabad for a successful transplant
In August 2026, a donated heart was moved by Vande Bharat Express from Surat to Ahmedabad in 2 hours for a successful transplant at UN Mehta Institute.
Petroleum Ministry says 20% ethanol blending helped avoid petrol prices touching ₹125 per litre during Iran war
In August 2026, the Petroleum Ministry said E20 blending kept petrol prices lower during the Iran war period and saved consumers up to ₹30 per litre.
Andhra’s Bhogapuram airport, named after Alluri Sitarama Raju, opened with ₹4,727 crore project; India’s airport count rose to 166
In August 2026, PM Modi opened Bhogapuram International Airport in Andhra Pradesh and highlighted India’s airport expansion from 74 in 2014 to 166 in 12 years.
Tanvi Sharma reaches Taipei Open Super 300 women’s singles final in Taipei City
Tanvi Sharma entered the women's singles final of the Taipei Open Super 300 in Taipei City after beating Yu Hsuan 21-17, 21-11 in the semifinal.
Unnati Sharma wins bronze in women’s 63 kg judo at CWG 2026 in Glasgow
At the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Unnati Sharma won bronze in the women's 63 kg judo event with a 100-0 win over South Africa's Sky Noyster.
Western U.S. heat dome on Aug 1, 2026: record temperatures, wildfire risk and NWS warnings
A heat dome over the western U.S. on August 1, 2026 pushed Las Vegas, Phoenix and El Centro toward record temperatures and raised wildfire risk.
Colombia truck bomb near Cucuta before Aug 7, 2026 inauguration: ELN blamed, 14 injured
A truck bomb near Cucuta on August 1, 2026 injured 14 people and was blamed by Colombia on the ELN ahead of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella's August 7 oath-taking.
U.S. Justice Department subpoenas NYT journalist Matthew Cole in North Korea leak probe
On 1 August 2026, the U.S. Justice Department subpoenaed freelance journalist Matthew Cole over a 2025 New York Times story on a botched 2019 North Korea operation.
Peru Nazca Lines tourist plane crash: 13 killed, airline Aerodiana and investigation details
A tourist plane operated by Aerodiana crashed near Nazca, Peru, on 1 August 2026, killing 13 people including 7 Italians, 2 Spaniards and 2 Germans.
Dharmapuram Aadheenam’s Thirumurai mobile app effort praised by Nirmala Sitharaman in Chennai
At the 34th Deiva Sekkizhar festival in Chennai, Nirmala Sitharaman praised Dharmapuram Aadheenam’s effort to bring Thirumurai to youth through a mobile app.
Adani Group donates ₹11 crore for Assam flood relief and rehabilitation in 2026
In 2026, Adani Group donated ₹11 crore to Assam Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for flood relief and rehabilitation.