Current Affairs 05 August 2026
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International Current Affairs
Nauru Changes Its Name to the Republic of Naoero
The Pacific Island country of Nauru has officially adopted the name Republic of Naoero, reflecting the spelling and pronunciation used in its national language. President David Adeang described the change as an effort to restore the country’s traditional identity and honour its language, heritage, and ancestors.
Key Points for Exams:
- Region: Micronesia, Pacific Ocean
- President: David Adeang
- Currency: Australian dollar
Science and Technology
ICAR Develops India’s First Indigenous African Swine Fever Vaccine
Scientists at the ICAR–National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (ICAR-NIHSAD), Bhopal, have developed India’s first indigenous live attenuated vaccine against African Swine Fever (ASF). Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan dedicated the vaccine to the nation during the ICAR Foundation Day programme.
The vaccine has been developed using an attenuated African Swine Fever Virus Genotype II with specific gene deletions and grown in the widely available MA-104 cell line. Unlike proprietary cell lines used for some commercially licensed vaccines, the MA-104 platform can support large-scale domestic production at a lower cost.
Sports
Commonwealth Games 2026
The 2026 Commonwealth Games concluded in Glasgow, Scotland, on August 2, 2026. Australia topped the final medal table with 171 medals—70 gold, 45 silver, and 56 bronze. England finished second with 110 medals, while Canada secured third place with 62 medals.
India finished fourth with a total of 39 medals, comprising 13 gold, 17 silver, and nine bronze. India ranked ahead of host Scotland, which also won 13 gold medals but had fewer silver medals.
Key Points for Exams:
- Host city: Glasgow, Scotland
- Medal-table winner: Australia
- Australia’s tally: 70 gold, 45 silver and 56 bronze—171 total
- Second position: England—110 medals
- Third position: Canada—62 medals
- India’s final position: Fourth
- India’s medal tally: 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze—39 total
- Next Commonwealth Games host: Ahmedabad/Amdavad, Gujarat
- First Commonwealth Games: Hamilton, Canada, 1930
- India previously hosted the Games in New Delhi in 2010.
Important Days
International Clouded Leopard Day Observed on August 4
International Clouded Leopard Day is observed annually on August 4 to raise awareness about clouded leopards, their ecological importance, and the threats facing their forest habitats.
Daily Current Affairs Quiz
Q1. Which Pacific Island country recently changed its official name?
A. Tuvalu
B. Nauru
C. Kiribati
D. Palau
Show Answer
Answer: B. Nauru
Explanation: Nauru officially adopted the name Republic of Naoero to reflect the spelling and pronunciation used in its national language and to restore its Indigenous cultural identity. The new name is pronounced “Now-ero”.
Q2. What was India’s position in the final medal table of the 2026 Commonwealth Games?
A. Second
B. Third
C. Fourth
D. Fifth
Show Answer
Answer: C. Fourth
Explanation: India finished fourth in the final medal table of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with 39 medals, comprising 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze medals.
Q3. Which institution developed India’s first indigenous MA-104 cell line-based live attenuated vaccine against African Swine Fever?
A. ICAR–National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases
B. Indian Veterinary Research Institute
C. National Institute of Animal Biotechnology
D. National Dairy Development Board
Show Answer
Answer: A. ICAR–National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases
Explanation: ICAR-NIHSAD, Bhopal, developed India’s first indigenous live attenuated African Swine Fever vaccine using an ASFV Genotype II virus grown in the MA-104 cell line. The vaccine is intended for healthy pigs above eight weeks of age.
Q4. International Clouded Leopard Day is observed annually on which date?
A. July 29
B. August 4
C. August 10
D. September 5
Show Answer
Answer: B. August 4
Explanation: International Clouded Leopard Day is observed every year on August 4 to promote awareness and conservation of the clouded leopard, a Vulnerable wild cat found in South and Southeast Asia, including Northeast India.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the currency of Naoero?
Australian dollar is the currency of the Naoero country.
What is the cause of African swine fever?
African swine fever is caused by the African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV), a large double-stranded DNA virus belonging to the Asfarviridae family. It affects domestic and wild pigs but does not infect humans.
Who is hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games?
Ahmedabad, India, is hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The landmark centenary edition marks 100 years of the event, with the Narendra Modi Stadium serving as the main venue.
Disclaimer: This article is prepared for competitive exam preparation using publicly available information.
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