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Current Affairs 03rd August 2026
INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS & THEIR HQ
WHO – Geneva, Switzerland
UN – New York, USA
World Bank – Washington, D.C., USA
WTO – Geneva, Switzerland
FAO – Rome, Italy
UNESCO – Paris, France
ILO – Geneva, Switzerland
1. Willie Walsh Takes Charge as IndiGo's New CEO
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Willie Walsh officially became the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IndiGo in August 2026.
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He succeeded Pieter Elbers as CEO of IndiGo.He is an Irish aviation executive.
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IndiGo is India's largest airline by market share.Headquarters: Gurugram, Haryana.Founded: 2006.
2. Gujarat's Pithora Painting Receives GI Tag
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It is mainly practised by the Rathwa, Bhilala and Nayaka tribal communities.
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They are dedicated to Baba Pithora, the tribal deity of prosperity and protection.
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Major districts associated with this art include Chhota Udepur, Dahod and Panchmahal.
3. Indian Railways Approves Danapur–Fatuha Multitracking Project
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the Danapur–Fatuha Multitracking Project located in the state of Bihar.
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It connects Danapur and Fatuha near Patna.
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The route falls under the East Central Railway (ECR).Headquarters of East Central Railway is Hajipur, Bihar.
4. NSA Ajit Doval Receives Lokmanya Tilak National Award
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The award is presented annually by the Lokmanya Tilak Smarak Trust, Pune.
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It recognises outstanding contribution towards national service and nation-building.
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The award ceremony is held in Pune, Maharashtra.Ajit Doval is a former IPS officer of the Kerala cadre.
5. Italy Suspends EU Schengen Free-Travel Pact with Spain
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Italy temporarily suspended free movement with Spain.
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Temporary border checks were introduced under the Schengen Border Code.
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The Schengen Agreement was signed in 1985.The Schengen Area currently has 29 member countries.
6. Nauru Officially Changes Name to Republic of Naoero
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The Pacific island nation Nauru officially adopted the name Republic of Naoero.
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"Naoero" is the indigenous name used by the local people.
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The country is located in Micronesia in the Pacific Ocean.
7. Harsh Singh Becomes First Indian to Win Men's Judo Gold
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Harsh Singh became the first Indian male judoka to win the reported international gold medal.
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Judo originated in Japan.
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Judo became an Olympic sport in 1964 (Tokyo Olympics).
8. Dhimsa Dance Recognised by Guinness World Records
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Dhimsa is a traditional tribal folk dance of Andhra Pradesh.
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It is mainly performed by tribal women.
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The dance originated in Araku Valley.
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY
World Breastfeeding Week (1–7 August) – 3 August falls during this global awareness week promoting breastfeeding for infant health.
The World Breastfeeding Week 2026 theme, “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works,”.
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