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August 2, 2026 • 9 Key Topics

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Infrastructure

PM Modi Inaugurates Alluri Sitharama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Alluri Sitharama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, on 1 August 2026.

  • First greenfield international airport in Andhra Pradesh after the state's bifurcation.
  • Built at a cost of over ₹5,640 crore under the PPP model by GMR Group.
  • Initial capacity: 6 million passengers per year, expandable to 40 million.
  • Commercial operations to begin from 17 August 2026.
  • Named after freedom fighter Alluri Sitharama Raju; development projects worth around ₹17,900 crore were also launched alongside it.

Exam Context: Infrastructure, Economy, and state-specific developments in Andhra Pradesh.

02
Economy

Cabinet Approves Samudra Manthan - National Offshore Exploration Scheme

The Union Cabinet approved Samudra Manthan (National Offshore Exploration Scheme) with an outlay of ₹84,084 crore till FY 2030-31.

  • Acquisition and processing of modern offshore seismic data: ₹28,534 crore.
  • Drilling of 60 deepwater exploration wells: ₹43,200 crore, with government support of up to 50% of cost or ₹675 crore per well.
  • Development of common offshore infrastructure hubs: ₹10,000 crore.
  • Oil & Gas Manufacturing and Services Zones: ₹2,000 crore.
  • Aims to expand India's hydrocarbon resource base from 1.6 billion TOE to 2.2 billion TOE, boosting energy security and Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Exam Context: Economy, Energy security, and government schemes for the hydrocarbon sector.

03
Environment

Cabinet Approves Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (Floating Solar)

The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) with an outlay of ₹5,070 crore to boost floating solar capacity.

  • Target: 5,000 MW floating solar capacity by 2030-31.
  • Mandatory energy storage of at least 2 hours, totalling 10,000 MWh.
  • Central Financial Assistance: ₹1 crore per MW after commissioning, plus up to ₹50 lakh per project for feasibility studies.
  • India currently has only about 700 MW of floating solar capacity against an estimated potential of over 102 GW.
  • Utilises water bodies without requiring additional land and reduces water evaporation.

Exam Context: Environment, Renewable energy, and government schemes for clean energy.

04
Schemes

Cabinet Extends PM-KISAN Scheme till 2030-31

The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme from 2026-27 to 2030-31 with a total outlay of ₹3.15 lakh crore.

  • Eligible landholding farmer families continue to receive ₹6,000 per year in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 via Direct Benefit Transfer.
  • More than ₹4.47 lakh crore has been transferred to farmers through 23 instalments so far.
  • The extension reaffirms the government's commitment to farmer welfare and rural income support.

Exam Context: Governance/Schemes: welfare schemes for farmers, Direct Benefit Transfer.

05
Sports

Indian Boxers Preeti and Jaismine Win Gold at Commonwealth Games 2026

At the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Indian boxers Preeti Pawar (women's 54 kg) and Jaismine Lamboria (women's 57 kg) won gold medals.

  • Both boxers defeated their opponents by a dominant 5-0 scoreline in the finals.
  • These golds added to India's strong overall performance in boxing and other disciplines at the Games.

Exam Context: Sports: Commonwealth Games 2026 medal tally and achievements.

06
Awards

NSA Ajit Doval Conferred Lokmanya Tilak National Award

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has been awarded the prestigious Lokmanya Tilak National Award.

  • The award recognises his outstanding contribution to national security and strategic affairs.
  • It is one of the important national honours conferred for distinguished public service.

Exam Context: Awards & Honours, National Security personalities.

07
Appointments

Varsha Ashok Aglawe Becomes First Woman DG of Geological Survey of India

Varsha Ashok Aglawe has assumed charge as the 54th Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI).

  • She is the first woman to hold this position in the 176-year history of the organisation.
  • A landmark achievement for women in science and administration in India.

Exam Context: Appointments, Science & Tech institutions, Women achievers.

08
Sports

Cabinet Approves Expanded Khelo India Scheme

The Union Cabinet approved the expanded Khelo India Scheme along with enhanced assistance to National Sports Federations, with a combined outlay of ₹36,441 crore for 2026-27 to 2030-31.

  • The allocation is significantly higher than the previous phase.
  • Aims to strengthen sports infrastructure, talent identification, and high-performance sports across the country.

Exam Context: Sports schemes, Governance, and government outlays for sports development.

09
Environment

Assam Flood Death Toll Reaches 82

The death toll in the Assam floods has risen to 82, with around 1.92 lakh people affected across several districts.

  • Worst-affected districts include Sivasagar, Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon and Charaideo.
  • Relief and rescue operations are continuing.
  • Highlights the recurring challenge of monsoon floods in the Brahmaputra valley.

Exam Context: Disaster management, Geography of the Brahmaputra valley, Environment.

Prelims Quick-Revision Facts

Bhogapuram Airport
Infrastructure

Inaugurated by PM Modi, ₹5,640 crore, first greenfield international airport in Andhra Pradesh; commercial ops from 17 August 2026.

Samudra Manthan
Economy

₹84,084 crore National Offshore Exploration Scheme to boost domestic oil & gas production.

PM Surya Sarovar Yojana
Environment

₹5,070 crore scheme targeting 5,000 MW floating solar capacity by 2030-31.

PM-KISAN Extension
Schemes

Extended till 2030-31 with ₹3.15 lakh crore outlay; ₹6,000/year per eligible farmer family.

CWG 2026 Boxing
Sports

Preeti Pawar (54 kg) and Jaismine Lamboria (57 kg) win gold, both by 5-0 in the finals.

Lokmanya Tilak National Award
Awards

Conferred on NSA Ajit Doval for his contribution to national security and strategic affairs.

GSI Director General
Appointments

Varsha Ashok Aglawe becomes the 54th DG and first woman DG in GSI's 176-year history.

Khelo India Scheme
Sports

Expanded scheme with ₹36,441 crore outlay for 2026-27 to 2030-31.

Assam Floods
Environment

Death toll reaches 82; around 1.92 lakh people affected across Sivasagar, Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon and Charaideo.

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