🗞️ Daily Current Affairs
Daily current affairs digest for August 2, 2026. This update covers key developments in economy, industry, and international relations relevant for competitive examinations.
2 exam-relevant updates · 2-question quiz
📚 See the whole month's current affairs →State-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) reduced the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by over ₹200 in major cities like Delhi and Kolkata, effective August 1, 2026.
📌 Static GK link: LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) is regulated under the Essential Commodities Act.
Source: Morungexpress ↗India's Index of Core Industries (ICI) recorded a 5% year-on-year growth in June 2026, driven primarily by surges in iron ore, electricity, and cement production.
📌 Static GK link: The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is released by the NSO, while ICI is a separate metric for core sectors.
Source: Thehawk ↗2 questions on today's update — tap an option to check your answer.
Q1.As of August 1, 2026, by how much did the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder decrease in Kolkata?
Q2.Which sector was a major driver of India's Index of Core Industries (ICI) growth in June 2026?
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