Current Affairs · 3 August 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 3 August 2026.
Dheeran Chinnamalai memorial day tribute by Tamil Nadu CM Vijay: freedom struggle, East India Company resistance, 221st remembrance
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay paid tribute on the 221st memorial day of freedom fighter Dheeran Chinnamalai in August 2026.
Karnataka SIR: 16 districts cross 12% ASDDO; migration and documentation gaps flagged
Karnataka’s Special Intensive Revision has placed over 12% voters in ASDDO in 16 districts, with migration and low-HDI patterns highlighted.
Aung San Suu Kyi meets ICRC representative in Naypyitaw amid detention since 2021 coup
Myanmar said Aung San Suu Kyi met an International Committee of the Red Cross representative in Naypyitaw on 3 August 2026 amid health concerns.
Japan-U.S. joint yen intervention: 2011-style coordinated currency action and BOJ rate-watch
Japan confirmed a coordinated yen-buying intervention with the U.S. on 3 August 2026, the first such joint action since 2011, and signalled more steps if needed.
U.S.-Iran de-escalation, Strait of Hormuz talks and OPEC+ output hike move global oil prices
On 3 August 2026, Brent fell to $83.85 and WTI to $80.66 after Trump paused an Iran strike, while OPEC+ approved a 188,000 bpd output increase from September.
Taipei Open 2026: Tanvi Sharma wins women’s singles title at Super 300 event
Indian shuttler Tanvi Sharma won the women’s singles title at the Taipei Open Super 300 badminton tournament in Chinese Taipei.
Supreme Court petition seeks recovery of 3,000 Indian idols smuggled abroad
A petition before the Supreme Court seeks the return of 3,000 Indian idols and antiquities reportedly held in museums in the US and UK.
Madras High Court grants conditional bail to DMK MLA Markandeyan in July 2026 threat case
The Madras High Court granted conditional bail to DMK MLA G.V. Markandeyan in a July 20, 2026 case linked to alleged threats against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay.
Chennai to begin home delivery of ration supplies for senior citizens and persons with disabilities from August 4, 2026
Chennai will start doorstep delivery of ration supplies to eligible senior citizens and persons with disabilities from August 4, 2026 across 19 zones.
VCK MP raises issue of derogatory caste names in Census; cites 1922 Madras Presidency order and SC/ST Act
VCK MP D. Ravikumar urged the Union government to stop derogatory caste names in Census and official records, citing a 1922 Madras Presidency order and the SC/ST Act, 1989.
Parliament Monsoon Session 2026: Indian Statistical Institute Bill and Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill listed
The third week of Parliament’s Monsoon Session 2026 includes two bills for introduction and one bill for passage.
July 2026 GST collection rises to ₹2.11 lakh crore; IGST-led growth and state-wise trends
India’s GST collection in July 2026 rose 15.4% to ₹2,11,205 crore, with IGST on imports driving the increase.
Commonwealth Weightlifting 2026: Mirabai Chanu, Lovepreet Singh and Bindyarani Devi receive airport welcome after medals
Indian weightlifters Mirabai Chanu, Lovepreet Singh and Bindyarani Devi were welcomed at Delhi airport after winning medals at the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Supreme Court to urgently hear plea on accountability for July 20 violence linked to NEET-UG protests
On August 3, 2026, the Supreme Court agreed to urgently list a plea seeking accountability of organisers linked to the July 20 violence during NEET-UG protests.
Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Bill, 2026 proposes federations for multi-association complexes
The 2026 Karnataka apartment Bill creates a legal framework for federations to manage shared infrastructure in large and phased apartment projects.