Current Affairs Quiz — 22 August 2026
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Which declaration was unanimously adopted at the 14th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation Ministerial Meeting chaired by India in August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Chennai Declaration
The meeting closed on 22 August 2026 with the unanimous adoption of the Chennai Declaration, also called the Chennai Consensus.
In the context of BRICS science cooperation, what does 'BRICS GRAIN' stand for?
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Correct answer: C — Global Research Advanced Infrastructure Network
BRICS GRAIN is the BRICS Global Research Advanced Infrastructure Network; the Chennai Declaration records progress towards operationalising it.
Consider the following statements about the BRICS STI Ministerial Meeting of August 2026: 1. It was the 10th such BRICS science ministerial meeting. 2. BRICS STI cooperation runs through 20 thematic working groups. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong. It was the 14th BRICS STI Ministerial Meeting, and cooperation runs through 14 thematic working groups.
The BRICS Youth Ministers' Meeting 2026 built on the outcomes of the BRICS Youth Summit and Youth Council Meeting held in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Gandhinagar
The BRICS Youth Summit and BRICS Youth Council Meeting were held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on 19–20 August 2026; the Ministers' Meeting followed in Visakhapatnam.
Which heritage site near Visakhapatnam did BRICS youth delegates visit in August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Totlakonda Buddhist Monastery
Delegates visited the historic Totlakonda Buddhist Monastery near Visakhapatnam.
The August 2026 restriction covers all fixed dose combinations of chlorpheniramine maleate with which other drug?
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Correct answer: C — Phenylephrine hydrochloride
The restriction applies to all FDCs containing chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine hydrochloride.
Below what age must the restricted chlorpheniramine–phenylephrine FDCs not be used, as per the mandatory warning?
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Correct answer: A — 4 years
The label must say: 'Fixed Dose Combination shall not be used in children below four years of age.'
Consider the following statements about the August 2026 FDC restriction: 1. The notification was issued under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897. 2. The decision followed recommendations of an Expert Committee and the Drugs Technical Advisory Board. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. The notification was issued under Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
Where were the 17–21 August 2026 talks between DR Congo and AFC/M23 held?
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Correct answer: D — Switzerland
The talks were held in Switzerland; the joint statement was released on 22 August 2026.
When was the Doha Framework for a Comprehensive Peace Agreement between DR Congo and AFC/M23 signed?
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Correct answer: A — 15 November 2025
The Doha Framework for a Comprehensive Peace Agreement was signed in Doha on 15 November 2025.
Consider the following statements about the DR Congo–AFC/M23 joint statement of 22 August 2026: 1. Togo took part as the African Union mediator. 2. The parties agreed that the order of negotiating protocols does not dictate the order of implementing them. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. The statement was also issued with Qatar, the US, Switzerland and the AU Commission.
What was the theme of the national workshop held in Bhubaneswar on GARIMA Diwas 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Mission Zero – Ending Fatalities in Sanitation Work
The workshop on 22 August 2026 was themed 'Mission Zero – Ending Fatalities in Sanitation Work'.
Odisha's Chief Minister announced in August 2026 that GARIMA Diwas will be observed every year on:
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Correct answer: D — The fourth Saturday of August
Mohan Charan Majhi announced that the fourth Saturday of August will be observed every year as GARIMA Diwas.
Consider the following statements about the 'Mission Zero' workshop of 22 August 2026: 1. Experts and officials from 15 states took part. 2. It was held in Bhubaneswar and attended by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. Experts, officials and sanitation workers from eight states took part.
At Amit Shah's review of Siliguri Corridor security in August 2026, which body presented its progress and recommendations?
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Correct answer: B — Multi Agency Centre's Standing Focus Group on Siliguri Corridor
The Multi Agency Centre's Standing Focus Group on the Siliguri Corridor (SFG-SC) made a presentation on progress and its recommendations.
Which approach to border security did Amit Shah ask all agencies to implement in the Siliguri Corridor?
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Correct answer: D — Quadrangular approach
Shah stressed the concept of a quadrangular approach to border security and directed all agencies to implement it in full spirit.
Consider the following statements about the Siliguri Corridor security review of 22 August 2026: 1. Amit Shah suggested that West Bengal explore opening more Sainik Schools in North Bengal. 2. The review was chaired by the National Security Adviser. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The review was chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Exercise Pitch Black 2026, in which the IAF took part, was hosted by the air force of which country?
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Correct answer: A — Australia
Pitch Black 2026 was hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force, with air forces from more than 20 nations.
Where was Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 held?
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Correct answer: C — Subang, Malaysia
After Pitch Black, the IAF contingent moved directly to Subang, Malaysia, for Udara Shakti 2026 with the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
Consider the following statements about the IAF's August 2026 deployments: 1. The IAF deployed Su-30MKI fighters to Exercise Pitch Black 2026. 2. Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 was a trilateral exercise with Australia and Malaysia. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong. The IAF deployed Rafale aircraft to Pitch Black, and Udara Shakti was a bilateral exercise with the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
How much did the National Biodiversity Authority disburse under the Access and Benefit-Sharing mechanism in August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2.82 crore
The NBA disbursed ₹2.82 crore: ₹2.80 crore to State and UT biodiversity bodies and about ₹2.01 lakh to ICAR-IIHR.
Which state received the largest share of the NBA's August 2026 ABS disbursement?
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Correct answer: B — Gujarat
Gujarat received the largest share (₹44.59 lakh), followed by West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh.
Consider the following statements about the NBA's August 2026 ABS disbursement: 1. The funds came from a payment by Advanta Enterprises for genetic resources behind hybrids of cauliflower, hot pepper, okra and tomato. 2. The money was released to 27 State Biodiversity Boards and 3 UT Biodiversity Councils, besides ICAR-IIHR. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Since the resources could not be traced to specific farmers or communities, the money was shared by crop cultivation area.
INS Sudarshini, which reached Lisbon in August 2026 on the Lokayan 26 expedition, is a:
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Correct answer: B — Sail training ship
INS Sudarshini is the Indian Navy's sail training ship, a three-masted barque.
The Lisbon stop on 22 August 2026 was INS Sudarshini's which port visit of the Lokayan 26 expedition?
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Correct answer: C — 15th
Lisbon was the ship's 15th port visit in seven months of voyage.
The ICMR-supported centre CARBID, inaugurated at VIT Vellore in August 2026, focuses on research in:
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Correct answer: B — Bacteriophages and infectious diseases
CARBID is the Centre for Advanced Research in Bacteriophage and Infectious Diseases, aimed at tackling drug-resistant bacteria.
'Vigyan Pragati', the Hindi science magazine that completed 75 years in 2026, is published by:
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Correct answer: A — CSIR-NIScPR
Vigyan Pragati, launched in 1952, is published by CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research.