UPSC EPFO / APFC Current Affairs — Last 3 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Thu, 06 Aug 2026
Centre releases Rs 6,154.96 crore to states under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 in 2026-27
The Jal Shakti Ministry said on 6 August 2026 that the Centre has released Rs 6,154.96 crore to states in 2026-27 under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, which runs till December 2028.
First uncrewed Gaganyaan mission with Vyommitra targeted in Q4 2026; BAS by 2035
Minister Jitendra Singh told the Rajya Sabha on 6 August 2026 that the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission carrying the half-humanoid Vyommitra is targeted in the fourth quarter of 2026 and the Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2035.
India's installed data centre capacity grows from 375 MW in 2020 to about 1,575 MW
India's installed data centre capacity has grown from 375 MW in 2020 to about 1,575 MW, the Ministry of Electronics and IT said on 6 August 2026.
India's crude steel output rises 2.6% to 56.3 MT in April–July 2026
India produced 56.3 million tonnes of crude steel in April–July 2026, up 2.6% year-on-year, while finished steel consumption rose 7.8%, the Steel Ministry said on 6 August 2026.
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan has reached over 29.05 crore people, Rajya Sabha told
The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan has sensitised over 29.05 crore people, including 11.05 crore youth and 7.81 crore women, the Social Justice Ministry told the Rajya Sabha on 6 August 2026.
PM Modi and Israel PM Netanyahu review India–Israel Special Strategic Partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on 6 August 2026, in which they reviewed the India–Israel Special Strategic Partnership and discussed West Asia.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026
Fresh 2024-25 nationwide survey finds no manual scavengers, Rajya Sabha told
A fresh nationwide survey conducted in 2024-25 did not identify any manual scavengers in any district, Social Justice Minister Virendra Kumar told the Rajya Sabha on 5 August 2026.
Government notifies inventory-based cross-border e-commerce export framework under FTP 2023
The Government on 5 August 2026 operationalised an inventory-based cross-border e-commerce export framework under the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, allowing export-only inventory operations through registered Exporters-on-Record.
Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission recognised by WHO SEARN as Regional Centre of Excellence in Pharmacovigilance
The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission was recognised as the WHO-SEARN Regional Centre of Excellence in Pharmacovigilance and Technical Centre in Quality at SEARN's 10th anniversary meeting in Kathmandu on 4–5 August 2026.
Railways allows container train operators a single All India licence with Rs 25 crore fee
Indian Railways on 5 August 2026 approved changes to the Model Concession Agreement letting Container Train Operators run on all routes under a single All India licence with a uniform Rs 25 crore registration fee.
Letters of Intent awarded for 11 new Flying Training Organisations at seven AAI airports
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu awarded Letters of Intent on 5 August 2026 for 11 new Flying Training Organisations at seven AAI airports, adding capacity to train 750 more pilot cadets a year.
Pawan Hans signs MoU with Norway's Noemi Aerospace to explore electric seaplanes
Pawan Hans Limited signed a non-binding MoU with Norway's Noemi Aerospace (Elfly AS) on 5 August 2026 to explore electric seaplane technologies and sustainable aviation cooperation.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026
Six coal blocks auctioned in 15th round of commercial coal mine auctions
The Ministry of Coal auctioned six coal blocks in Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh in forward auctions held on 3–4 August 2026 under the 15th round and second attempt of the 13th round.
274 fugitive criminals brought back to India from 36 countries since 2019: MHA
The Ministry of Home Affairs said on 4 August 2026 that 274 fugitive criminals were brought back to India from 36 countries between 2019 and 2026.
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana crosses 50 lakh rooftop solar installations
PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana crossed 50 lakh rooftop solar households, with July 2026 recording its highest-ever monthly installations, the MNRE said on 4 August 2026.
International Clouded Leopard Day: India highlights Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan
On International Clouded Leopard Day, 4 August 2026, the Environment Ministry highlighted India's new Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan, which identifies 14 priority landscapes across Northeast India.
Registrations open for Yuva Sangam Phase VII under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
The Ministry of Education opened online registrations for Yuva Sangam Phase VII under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat on 4 August 2026, with 20 higher education institutions as nodal hosts.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026
KCC-MISS: every ₹1 adds ₹2.30 to farm value addition, finds ISEC assessment
A third-party assessment by ISEC Bengaluru found that every ₹1 invested under the Kisan Credit Card–Modified Interest Subvention Scheme adds ₹2.30 to net value addition in agriculture, the Finance Ministry said on 3 August 2026.
Indian Railways freight loading rises 9% to 141.3 MT in July 2026
Indian Railways loaded 141.3 million tonnes of freight in July 2026, 9% more than in July 2025, the Railways Ministry said on 3 August 2026.
99.92% of inhabited villages now have a banking outlet within 5 km
India has achieved near-universal banking coverage, with 99.92% of inhabited villages served by a banking outlet within 5 km, the Finance Ministry said on 3 August 2026.
TRAI launches revamped 'TRAI MyCall' app for voice-call quality feedback
TRAI launched a revamped version of its 'TRAI MyCall' app on 3 August 2026, letting telecom users rate voice calls and report problems such as call drops.
Captive and commercial coal mines produce 14.78 MT in July 2026, up 9.61%
Coal production from captive and commercial mines rose 9.61% year on year to 14.78 million tonnes in July 2026, the Coal Ministry said on 3 August 2026.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games end; India finishes 4th with 39 medals
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games concluded on 2 August 2026 with India fourth on the medal table with 39 medals – 13 gold, 17 silver and 9 bronze.
Fresh survey under MS Act, 2013 finds no manual scavengers; 89,915 sewer and septic tank workers validated under NAMASTE
On 2 August 2026, in New Delhi, the Government told the Rajya Sabha that a fresh all-district survey under the MS Act, 2013 found no manual scavengers and that 89,915 sewer and septic tank workers had been validated under the NAMASTE Scheme.
Nation remembers Pingali Venkayya on his 150th birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to freedom fighter Pingali Venkayya, remembered for his role in giving India the Tricolour, on his 150th birth anniversary on 2 August 2026.
PM launches 100-week 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 100-week 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' against drug abuse on 2 August 2026, with over one crore youth joining by video conference.
India's coal production rises 7.51% to 69.75 MT in July 2026
India's coal production grew 7.51% year on year to 69.75 million tonnes in July 2026, while dispatch rose 17.34% to 86.33 MT, the Coal Ministry said on 2 August 2026.
Tanvi Sharma wins Taipei Open Super 300, her maiden BWF World Tour title
Seventeen-year-old Indian shuttler Tanvi Sharma won the Taipei Open Super 300 women's singles title on 2 August 2026, beating Vietnam's Nguyen Thuy Linh 21-16, 21-16.
NBA releases ₹8.22 crore to rice institutions and states under benefit-sharing
The National Biodiversity Authority released ₹8.22 crore to rice research institutions and 33 state and UT biodiversity bodies on 2 August 2026, one of the largest single benefit-sharing payouts for rice.