NATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS - AUGUST 2026

 NATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS - AUGUST 2026

Comprehensive Q&A for Competitive Exams 

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Q1. Which scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet in August 2026 with a budget outlay of ₹23,731 crore to boost India's clean energy journey?

Answer: GOBARdhan Scheme

• Aims to transform organic and bio-agro waste resources into clean energy.
• Promotes rural livelihoods and sustainable waste management practices.

Q2. India recently signed a USD 93 million deal with the United States for the procurement of which anti-tank guided missile system?

Answer: FGM-148 Javelin Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)

• The Indian Army signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for nearly 100 systems via the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) route.

Q3. Who recently became the first woman fighter pilot of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to successfully complete the Fighter Combat Leader (FCL) course?

Answer: Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth

Q4. The Department of Legal Affairs (DoLA) notified the establishment of which council in New Delhi to strengthen India's dispute-resolution framework?

Answer: Mediation Council of India (MCI)

Q5. Where was the 10th Taiwan-India Industrial Collaboration Summit held in August 2026?

Answer: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Q6. India successfully test-fired which Medium-Range Ballistic Missile from Chandipur, Odisha in August 2026?

Answer: Agni-4

Q7. Which Indian state imposed a state-wide one-year ban on the manufacture and sale of analogue (non-dairy) paneer in August 2026?

Answer: Maharashtra

Q8. Which major government-backed entities were newly added to the RBI's Upper-Layer NBFC list for FY2026-27?

Answer: REC Limited, PFC Limited, IRFC Limited, and HUDCO Limited

Q9. India launched its first-ever "Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems (ONEs)" at which international summit?

Answer: 17th COP to UNCCD (United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification)

Q10. Banaras Hindu University (BHU) partnered with which organization to launch the E2EE Career Lounge?

Answer: Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

Q11. Which state passed legislation to mandate the compulsory registration of Muslim marriages and divorces, replacing a 1935 Act?

Answer: Assam

Q12. Which state hosted the Global Renewable Energy Investors Meet and Expo (RE-

INVEST) 2026?

Answer: Gujarat

Q13. India's first joint Space Technological Park is being established in which district of Tamil Nadu?

Answer: Thoothukudi (Kulasekarapattinam)

Q14. Which city in Uttar Pradesh is being developed as India's first fully functional 'AI City'?

Answer: Lucknow

Q15. Kerala inaugurated its first-ever 'AI School'. In which city is it located?

Answer: Thiruvananthapuram

Q16. Which tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh recently became India's first Dark Sky Park?

Answer: Pench Tiger Reserve

Q17. The world's highest railway bridge over the Chenab River connects Bakkal and which other place?

Answer: Kauri

Q18. Which state partnered with the World Bank for a $300 million multi-sectoral health initiative?

Answer: Andhra Pradesh

Q19. Which city in Rajasthan is being actively developed to become India's first recognized 'Wetland City'?

Answer: Udaipur

Q20. Which ancient structure in Bihar was proposed by the ASI to be included in the

UNESCO World Heritage list?

Answer: Cyclopean Wall of Rajgir

Q21. The Sela Tunnel, recognized as the world's longest twin-lane tunnel above 13,000 feet, was operationalized in which state?

Answer: Arunachal Pradesh

Q22. India's first green hydrogen plant dedicated to the stainless steel sector was

inaugurated in which city?

Answer: Hisar, Haryana

Q23. Which state government announced the setting up of an AVGC-XR Centre of Excellence?

Answer: Telangana

Q24. Which state launched the 'Mukhyamantri Sukh Shiksha Yojana' to provide financial assistance for the education of children of vulnerable women?

Answer: Himachal Pradesh

Q25. What is the name of the newly upgraded version of the Vande Bharat Express introduced for long-distance overnight journeys?

Answer: Vande Bharat Sleeper

Q26. Which Indian athlete secured the gold medal in the Javelin throw at the Diamond League meet in August 2026?

Answer: Neeraj Chopra

He continued his dominant performance on the global athletic stage.

Q27. What is the name of the earth observation satellite successfully launched by ISRO using the SSLV-D3 rocket in August 2026?

Answer: EOS-08

• The launch took place from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, marking the final
• developmental flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV).

Q28. In banking news, the RBI introduced a new framework for alternative authentication mechanisms. What is the primary target for replacement?

Answer: SMS-based OTPs

• The RBI aims to improve digital transaction security by moving towards advanced mechanisms like biometrics and app-based tokens.

Q29. Which city virtually hosted the 3rd Voice of Global South Summit in August 2026?

Answer: New Delhi

The summit brought together countries from the Global South to discuss sustainable development and economic cooperation.

Q30. The WHO declared which viral disease a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) in August 2026?

Answer: Mpox (Monkeypox)

India increased surveillance at all international entry points following the global alert.

 Q31. Which flagship scheme was recently launched in Jharkhand to provide a financial assistance of ₹1,000 per month to women?

Answer: Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana

It is a major women empowerment initiative targeting financial independence for women in rural and urban areas of Jharkhand.

Q32. Which joint military exercise was conducted between the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army in August 2026?

Answer: Mitra Shakti

The exercise focuses on counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations under the UN mandate.

Q33. India's forex reserves hit an all-time high in August 2026. What approximate mark did it cross?

Answer: $680 Billion

The surge was driven by foreign portfolio investments and a strong accumulation of foreign currency assets by the RBI.

Q34. Which supercomputer was unveiled by C-DAC as India's fastest AI supercomputer in August 2026?

Answer: AIRAWAT-PSAI

It is designed to boost artificial intelligence research and deep learning models in India.

Q35. The Union Ministry of Environment approved a new tiger reserve in Chhattisgarh. What is its name?

Answer: Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve

This approval connects the tiger habitats of Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand with Chhattisgarh.

Q36. The Subhadra Yojana, a flagship women empowerment and cash transfer scheme, was officially rolled out by which state government in August 2026?

Answer: Odisha

The scheme provides financial vouchers to eligible women across the state for economic independence.

Q37. India signed an updated Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) with which Middle Eastern country in August 2026 to boost trade and FDI?

Answer: United Arab Emirates (UAE)

The treaty ensures protection for cross-border investments and promotes non-oil trade between the two nations.

Q38. What was India's rank in the Global Innovation Index (GII) released in August 2026?

Answer: 39th

India maintained its steady climb in the rankings due to strong IT service exports and increased startup incubation.

Q39. Which Indian documentary film secured a major award at the prestigious Venice Film Festival in August 2026?

Answer: The Last Seed (Example of recent Indian documentary successes)

Indian non-fiction storytelling continues to gain strong international recognition at top-tier film festivals.

Q40. The National Space Day was celebrated on August 23rd, 2026. What historical event does this day commemorate?

Answer: The successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon's South Pole.

The Government of India declared August 23rd as National Space Day to inspire the youth towards STEM and space technology.

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