Current Affairs Quiz — 26 August 2026
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The flash flood that devastated central Nepal on 26 August 2026 came down which river from the Nepal–Tibet border?
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Correct answer: B — Bhote Koshi
The flood swept down the Bhote Koshi river, which flows from Tibet into Nepal, hitting Rasuwa and districts downstream.
According to the US Geological Survey, what caused the Nepal–Tibet border flash flood of 26 August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — A glacial collapse and debris flow
The USGS confirmed the flood was caused by a glacial collapse and debris flow.
As Nepal's floodwater reached India on 26 August 2026, Bihar opened all 36 gates of which barrage?
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Correct answer: A — Gandak barrage
Bihar opened all 36 gates of the Gandak barrage as floodwater from Nepal entered the Gandak river system.
Consider the following statements about India's response to the Nepal flash flood of 26 August 2026: 1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah and offered humanitarian assistance. 2. The Union Home Minister spoke to the Chief Ministers of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, and NDRF teams in border areas were put on high alert. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct.
Which city hosted the Asian Junior Classical Chess Championship 2026, where India won both the Open and Girls titles?
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Correct answer: D — Mumbai
The championship was held in Mumbai.
Who won the Open section of the Asian Junior Classical Chess Championship 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Mayank Chakraborty
Top seed Mayank Chakraborty won the Open section with 7.5 points; Pratitee Bordoloi won the Girls section.
The Hutatma Smruti Smarak at Patradevi, Goa, marks the site where satyagrahis faced Portuguese fire during the satyagraha of which date?
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Correct answer: C — 15 August 1955
On 15 August 1955 the first group of satyagrahis entered Goa through Patradevi and was met with Portuguese machine-gun fire.
Through which 1961 military operation did the Indian armed forces liberate Goa, as recalled at Patradevi on 26 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Operation Vijay
The Indian armed forces liberated Goa from Portuguese rule through Operation Vijay in 1961.
Consider the following statements about the Goa liberation satyagrahis honoured at Patradevi on 26 August 2026: 1. Karnail Singh, one of the satyagrahis honoured, was from Punjab. 2. Sahodra Devi, one of the satyagrahis honoured, was from Kerala. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Sahodra Devi was from Madhya Pradesh.
Who represented India at the India–Chile CEPA meeting in Santiago on 26 August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal met Chilean Vice-Minister Paula Estévez Weinstein in Santiago.
What does CEPA stand for in the India–Chile trade negotiations?
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Correct answer: D — Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
CEPA stands for Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
Which of the following Japanese cities was NOT part of Piyush Goyal's August 2026 Japan visit?
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Correct answer: D — Kyoto
Piyush Goyal's engagements were held in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka.
At the India–Japan Startup Roundtable in Tokyo on 26 August 2026, what global rank did Piyush Goyal give India's startup ecosystem?
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Correct answer: B — Third-largest
Piyush Goyal said India is the world's third-largest startup ecosystem, with nearly 2.5 lakh startups set up over the last decade.
Consider the following statements made during Piyush Goyal's Japan visit of August 2026: 1. A target of JPY 10 trillion in Japanese private investment in India over a decade was agreed during the Prime Minister's 2025 visit to Japan. 2. India's semiconductor demand is projected to reach USD 150 billion by 2032. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per the Commerce Ministry release.
How much monthly assistance will eligible women get under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana launched on 26 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹2,500
Eligible women will receive ₹2,500 a month by direct benefit transfer from 1 September 2026.
What is the age group of women eligible under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana?
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Correct answer: D — 21–60 years
The scheme covers eligible women aged 21 to 60 years.
Consider the following statements about the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: 1. The first instalment is to be paid on 1 September 2026. 2. Beneficiaries can take ₹1,000 a month through a digital currency wallet and put ₹1,500 in a fixed or recurring deposit. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct.
The Russian–Indian Roundtable on Snow Leopard Study and Conservation on 26 August 2026 was held at which institution?
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Correct answer: B — A.N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution
The roundtable was held at the A.N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow.
Consider the following statements about the Moscow snow leopard roundtable of 26 August 2026: 1. The roundtable was organised under a partnership agreement between the Interregional Association 'Irbis' and the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA). 2. The Irbis–IBCA partnership agreement was signed in December 2023. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the Irbis–IBCA partnership agreement was signed in December 2025.
Who led India's delegation at its 11th periodic review before the UN CERD in Geneva in August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Solicitor General Tushar Mehta
India's inter-ministerial delegation was led by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta.
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) monitors the implementation of which treaty?
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Correct answer: B — ICERD
CERD monitors the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD).
Consider the following statements about India and the UN CERD in August 2026: 1. India's 11th periodic review under ICERD was held in Geneva on 11–12 August 2026. 2. India accepted the Committee's observations and said no response was needed. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: India rejected the 'politically motivated' references and said it would respond through the established procedure.
Which city hosted the 17th Conference of Parties (COP17) of the UNCCD in August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Ulaanbaatar
UNCCD COP17 was held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from 17 to 28 August 2026.
What was the theme of UNCCD COP17 held in August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Restoring Land. Restoring Hope
COP17 was held under the theme 'Restoring Land. Restoring Hope'.
Consider the following statements made by India at UNCCD COP17 on 26 August 2026: 1. India has around 25,000 community-protected sacred groves covering about 0.6 million hectares. 2. India has about 10 million hectares of permanent pastures and grazing lands. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct as per India's address at the ministerial dialogue.
The pension released early by EPFO to Keralam pensioners on 26 August 2026 is paid under the Employees' Pension Scheme of which year?
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Correct answer: C — 1995
The pension is paid under the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995.
How many students will receive scholarships under the IICT–Netflix initiative announced on 26 August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 100
IICT and Netflix announced scholarships for 100 students, with up to 80% financial support.