Current Affairs Quiz — 23 August 2026
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Which edition of National Space Day did India celebrate on 23 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 3rd
23 August 2026 was the third National Space Day, after the day was declared following Chandrayaan-3's landing in 2023.
Which city hosted the national event of National Space Day 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Ahmedabad
The inaugural national event was held at ISRO's Space Applications Centre in Ahmedabad.
What is the theme of National Space Day 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Towards Viksit Bharat: Innovating, Collaborating and Aspiring to Global Space Leadership
The 2026 theme is 'Towards Viksit Bharat: Innovating, Collaborating and Aspiring to Global Space Leadership'.
Who was the chief guest at the national event of the 3rd National Space Day in August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat was chief guest; ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan presided and Gujarat minister Arjun Modhwadia was guest of honour.
Consider the following statements made at the National Space Day 2026 event: 1. Ahmedabad was chosen as host because of the Space Applications Centre and the start-up ecosystem around the city. 2. India's space sector reforms were rolled out in 2023, after the Chandrayaan-3 landing. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The space sector reforms were rolled out in 2020 and have led to more than 440 space start-ups.
The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis, which marked its 33rd Foundation Day in August 2026, was set up in which year?
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Correct answer: C — 1994
The NCSK was set up in 1994; its 33rd Foundation Day on 23 August 2026 was the first such celebration since then.
According to the NCSK in August 2026, compensation has been provided to how many families out of 1,377 reported cases of sewer and septic tank deaths?
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Correct answer: B — 1,223
Compensation has been paid to 1,223 families out of 1,377 reported cases across the country.
Consider the following statements about the NCSK's 33rd Foundation Day: 1. It was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. 2. The commission said it receives about 120 complaints a year. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong. The event was held at the Constitution Club of India, and the commission receives more than 1,200 complaints a year.
The Mati Kala Board announced by Bihar's Chief Minister in August 2026 is meant to promote which traditional craft?
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Correct answer: C — Clay and terracotta art
The Mati Kala Board will preserve and promote traditional pottery and terracotta (clay) art.
Bihar's proposed Mati Kala Board will primarily work for the welfare of which community?
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Correct answer: A — Kumhar (Prajapati)
The board will work for the welfare of the Kumhar (Prajapati) community and other clay artisans.
Which city hosted the BWF World Championships 2026, which concluded on 23 August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — New Delhi
The BWF World Championships 2026 were held in New Delhi from 17 to 23 August 2026.
Who won the men's singles title at the BWF World Championships 2026, becoming the first Frenchman to do so?
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Correct answer: B — Alex Lanier
Alex Lanier beat Japan's Kodai Naraoka 21-11, 21-11 in the final to become France's first men's singles world champion.
Consider the following statements about the BWF World Championships 2026: 1. An Se-young won her second women's singles world title. 2. India's medal came in women's doubles, through Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. An Se-young beat defending champion Akane Yamaguchi, and Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand won bronze.
What is the name of Kazakhstan's new single-chamber parliament, first elected on 23 August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Kurultai
The Kurultai is the new 145-member unicameral parliament created by Kazakhstan's 2026 constitution.
Which party won Kazakhstan's first Kurultai election in August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Adilet
The newly formed pro-government Adilet party won over 71% of the vote; it had absorbed the former ruling party Amanat.
Consider the following statements about Kazakhstan's August 2026 election: 1. The Kurultai is a two-chamber legislature. 2. Voter turnout was about 74%. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. The Kurultai is a single-chamber body that replaced the earlier two-chamber parliament.
Which club won the Durand Cup 2026, beating Mohun Bagan Super Giant 4–1 in the final?
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Correct answer: C — East Bengal
East Bengal beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant 4–1 in Kolkata on 23 August 2026 to win its 17th Durand Cup.
Who scored a hat-trick for East Bengal in the Durand Cup 2026 final?
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Correct answer: A — Edmund Lalrindika
Edmund Lalrindika scored a first-half hat-trick; Bipin Singh scored East Bengal's other goal and Manvir Singh scored for Mohun Bagan.
Consider the following statements about the Durand Cup 2026: 1. It was the 125th edition of the tournament. 2. With the win, East Bengal overtook Mohun Bagan as the outright most successful club in the tournament. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong. It was the 135th edition, and East Bengal's 17th title only drew it level with Mohun Bagan.
Where did the BRICS Sports Ministers' Meeting 2026 conclude with the adoption of a joint declaration on 23 August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Visakhapatnam
The meeting, held under India's BRICS Chairship, concluded in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Which city has been proposed as host of the inaugural BRICS Sports Manufacturing Conclave in November 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Udaipur
India's proposal for a BRICS Sports Manufacturing Conclave got broad support, with Udaipur, Rajasthan, proposed as host of the first edition.
Consider the following statements about the BRICS Sports Ministers' Meeting 2026: 1. The BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games 2026 will be competitive medal events held in New Delhi. 2. The BRICS Sports Joint Declaration was adopted by consensus. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. The Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games are proposed for Ahmedabad on 12–13 October 2026 as a non-competitive, cultural event.
What was the total investment in the five GRSE and Yantra India expansion projects whose Bhumi Pujan was held on 23 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — About ₹3,500 crore
The three GRSE and two YIL projects involve a combined investment of about ₹3,500 crore.
Yantra India Limited's two expansion projects launched in August 2026 are at its Metal and Steel Factory located in:
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Correct answer: D — Ishapore
The YIL projects are at the Metal and Steel Factory in Ishapore, West Bengal, to strengthen metallurgical and production capabilities.
Consider the following statements about Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE): 1. It has built over 800 vessels to date. 2. It was recently granted Maharatna status. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Rajnath Singh congratulated GRSE on achieving Navratna status, not Maharatna.