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1) With reference to the progress of financial inclusion in India, consider the following statements:

1. The RBI Financial Inclusion (FI) Index increased from 43.4 in March 2017 to 70.0 in March 2026, measuring financial inclusion across Access, Usage and Quality of financial services.
2. According to the World Bank Global Findex 2025, account ownership in India reached 89%, and India had over 1.81 lakh bank branches as of 17 July 2026.
3. Under the Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), the accident insurance cover is ₹2 lakh for all account holders, regardless of the date of account opening.

(a) Only Statement 1 is correct

(b) Only Statements 1 and 2 are correct

(c) Only Statements 1 and 3 are correct

(d) All the above

(e) None of the above

2) With reference to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in India, consider the following statements:

1. Between FY2016-17 and FY2025-26, UPI transaction volume increased nearly 12,000-fold, while transaction value increased nearly 4,000-fold.
2. The IMF has recognised UPI as the world's largest real-time payment system by transaction volume, highlighting India's leadership in Digital Public Infrastructure.
3. As of July 2026, UPI recorded 2,365.8 crore transactions worth ₹29,87,880.49 crore, with 741 banks live on the UPI platform.

(a) Only Statement 1 is correct

(b) Only Statements 1 and 2 are correct

(c) Only Statements 1 and 3 are correct

(d) All the above

(e) None of the above

3) As per the news, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed revised prudential norms on capital adequacy for commercial banks through the Draft RBI (Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Eleventh Amendment Directions, 2026. The proposed framework aims to align India's banking regulations with which international framework?

(a) Basel II framework

(b) Basel III framework

(c) Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) leverage ratio framework

(d) Financial Action Task Force (FATF) framework

(e) International Monetary Fund (IMF) framework

4) With reference to the initiatives launched for the Urban Cooperative Banking (UCB) sector under the 'Sahkar Nav-Kranti' programme, consider the following statements:

1. The Security Operations Centre (SOC) for Urban Cooperative Banks was launched to provide 24×7 cyber monitoring, security support and immediate guidance against digital threats.
2. 'Bank in a Box' was launched to provide core banking, digital payments, cloud services and regulatory compliance facilities to UCBs.
3. An MoU between NUCFDC and National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) was exchanged to strengthen cybersecurity, digital forensics, employee training and research in the UCB sector.

(a) Only Statement 1 is correct

(b) Only Statements 1 and 2 are correct

(c) Only Statements 1 and 3 are correct

(d) All the above

(e) None of the above

 

5) With reference to the Urban Cooperative Banking (UCB) sector in India, consider the following statements:

1. Maharashtra has the highest number of Urban Cooperative Banks in India, with 448 UCBs.
2. UCBs have been permitted to open up to 15% additional branches without separate RBI approval, and doorstep banking services have been extended to eligible Urban Cooperative Banks.
3. The RBI has appointed a Nodal Officer for regular interaction with the Urban Cooperative Banking sector.

(a) Only Statement 1 is correct

(b) Only Statements 2 and 3 are correct

(c) Only Statements 1 and 3 are correct

(d) All the above

(e) None of the above

6) As per the news, the book ‘Operational Risk Management – A Practical Guide to Urban Co-operative Banks’ was released by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and authored by whom?

(a) G. P. Mistry

(b) R. Gandhi

(c) N. S. Vishwanathan

(d) S. S. Mundra

(e) Urjit Patel

 

7) With reference to the Quarterly Bulletin of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for April–June 2026 released by the National Statistics Office (NSO), consider the following statements:

1. The Unemployment Rate (UR) for persons aged 15 years and above increased to 5.4% in April–June 2026, compared with 5.0% in the previous quarter, marking a rise of 0.4 percentage points.
2. The overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for persons aged 15 years and above declined to 54.6% in April–June 2026 from 55.5% in the previous quarter.
3. Among urban females, the unemployment rate was 8.7%, compared with 6.1% among urban males.

(a) Only Statement 1 is correct

(b) Only Statements 1 and 2 are correct

(c) Only Statements 1 and 3 are correct

(d) All the above

(e) None of the above

 

8) As per the news, which port has become the first port in India to receive ISO 50001:2018 certification for its Energy Management System (EnMS)?

(a) Paradip Port

(b) Kandla Port

(c) V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port

(d) Jawaharlal Nehru Port

(e) Visakhapatnam Port

9) As per the news, which board under the Quality Council of India (QCI) launched India’s first-of-its-kind Accreditation Scheme for Mobile Food Testing Laboratories?

(a) National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH)

(b) National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET)

(c) National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)

(d) National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB)

(e) Quality Council of India (QCI)

 

10) With reference to the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and its 10th Foundation Day, consider the following statements:

1. GeM was launched on 9 August 2014 under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to promote transparent, efficient and technology-driven public procurement.
2. GeM has more than 25 lakh sellers and over 1.37 lakh buyer organisations, and has facilitated cumulative procurement of over ₹20 lakh crore through more than 3.78 crore orders.
3. GeM launched a dedicated five-digit nationwide Helpdesk short code – 14550, providing buyers, sellers and other stakeholders with easier access to official support.

(a) Only Statement 1 is correct

(b) Only Statements 1 and 2 are correct

(c) Only Statements 2 and 3 are correct

(d) All the above

(e) None of the above

 

11) With reference to the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme, consider the following statements:

1. The Central Government has sanctioned an additional ₹1,000 crore specifically for electric two-wheelers (e2Ws) under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, enabling incentives for electric two-wheelers to continue until March 2028.
2. Under the scheme, each eligible electric two-wheeler can receive an incentive of up to ₹5,000, and the government aims to increase e2W penetration from around 6.6% to 9–10%.
3. The PM E-DRIVE Scheme was originally notified in September 2023 with a total financial outlay of ₹10,900 crore and was initially scheduled to operate from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2026.

(a) Only Statement 1 is correct

(b) Only Statements 1 and 2 are correct

(c) Only Statements 1 and 3 are correct

(d) All the above

(e) None of the above

12) As per the news, tribunal rationalisation was initiated in India in which year to reduce unnecessary tribunals and improve their functioning?

(a) 2015

(b) 2014

(c) 2013

(d) 2016

(e) 2017

 

13) As per the news, Ram Nath Kovind served as which number President of India from 2017 to 2022?

(a) 11th

(b) 12th

(c) 13th

(d) 14th

(e) 15th

14) As per the news, the Government of India donated five peacocks to the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) to revive a historic peacock tradition associated with which park at the UN premises?

(a) Peace Park

(b) Nations Park

(c) Ariana Park

(d) Geneva Park

(e) Unity Park

15) With reference to the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Awards for 2024 and 2025, consider the following statements:

1. A total of 115 artists has been selected for the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship and Awards for the years 2024 and 2025, and the awards recognise outstanding and sustained contributions to India’s performing arts.
2. The Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (Akademi Ratna) carries a cash prize of ₹2 lakh, along with a Tamrapatra and Angavastram, while the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (Akademi Puraskar) carries a cash prize of ₹1 lakh.
3. The Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards have been conferred since 1952 and represent one of India’s highest recognitions in the field of performing arts.

(a) Only Statement 1 is correct

(b) Only Statements 1 and 2 are correct

(c) Only Statements 1 and 3 are correct

(d) All the above

(e) None of the above

16)As per the news, which ministry signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to accelerate the commercialisation and global market access of India's Geographical Indication (GI) products?

(a) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

(b) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)

(c) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

(d) Ministry of Textiles

(e) Ministry of Food Processing Industries

 

17) As per the news, the Institute of Data Engineering, Analytics and Science Foundation (IDEAS), Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata, will develop which software tool under its collaboration with MoSPI?

(a) GDP Forecasting Tool

(b) GDP Projection Tool

(c) GDP Estimation Tool

(d) GDP Monitoring Tool

(e) GDP  Nowcasting Tool

18) As per the news, under the NGOPV programme comprising 11 ships, how many ships are being constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Goa?

(a) 3

(b) 4

(c) 5

(d) 6

(e) 7

19) As per the news, VinSpace has signed a launch agreement with SpaceX to deploy its first satellites through which mission in 2027?

(a) Falcon Rideshare Mission

(b) Transporter Rideshare Mission

(c) Starship Deployment Mission

(d) Dragon Payload Mission

(e) Falcon Heavy Mission

20) As per the news, AACL Global IFSC Limited was incorporated with a paid-up capital of how much, comprising 50,000 equity shares with a face value of ₹10 each?

(a) ₹1 lakh

(b) ₹3 lakh

(c) ₹7 lakh

(d) ₹5 lakh

(e) ₹10 lakh

 

21) As per the news, Airtel Business, the enterprise arm of Bharti Airtel, has entered into a strategic collaboration with which Bengaluru-based company to accelerate enterprise digital transformation and strengthen India’s digital infrastructure?

(a) Infosys

(b) Wipro

(c) ITI Limited

(d) Tata Consultancy Services

(e) HCL Technologies

 

22) As per the news, researchers from S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS) and Ashoka University have developed a new AI framework named ACSCeND. What is the full form of ACSCeND?

(a) AI-based Cancer Stem Cell Detector

(b) AI-based Cancer Stem-like Cell Profiler and Neoplasm Deconvoluter

(c) Advanced Cancer Stem Cell and Neoplasm Detector

(d) AI-based Cellular Stemness and Neoplasm Classifier

(e) Automated Cancer Stem-like Cell and Neoplasm Deconvoluter

23) As per the news, M.P. Parameswaran, an Indian nuclear scientist, science communicator, Marxist theorist, writer and people’s science activist, passed away on 11 August 2026 at the age of 92 in Thrissur, Kerala. In 2022, he received which civilian honour of Kerala?

(a) Kerala Sree Award

(b) Kerala Ratna

(c) Kerala Jyothi

(d) Kerala Prabha

(e) Kerala Seva Award

 

24) As per the news, India won 1 Gold Medal, 3 Bronze Medals and 1 Honourable Mention at the International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL) 2026, held in which country?

(a) France

(b) Italy

(c) Romania

(d) Greece

(e) Poland

 

25) As per the news, World Steelpan Day is observed annually on 11 August to highlight the cultural, historical and social significance of the steelpan. The 2026 edition marks which observance of World Steelpan Day?

(a) 2nd

(b) 3rd

(c) 4th

(d) 5th

(e) 6th

Answers:

1) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Financial inclusion is central to India’s vision of equitable development, with expansion in banking, digital payments, credit, insurance, pensions and investment opportunities supported by Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and citizen-centric reforms.

The RBI Financial Inclusion (FI) Index measures financial inclusion across Access, Usage and Quality of financial services, and increased from 43.4 in March 2017 to 70.0 in March 2026.

According to the World Bank Global Findex 2025, account ownership in India reached 89%, reflecting significant improvement in access to formal financial services since 2011.

India had over 1.81 lakh bank branches as of 17 July 2026, strengthening the formal banking network across the country.

Under PMJDY, the accident insurance cover is ₹2 lakh for accounts opened after 28 August 2018 and ₹1 lakh for accounts opened before that date.

Detailed Explanation:

Financial inclusion is central to India’s vision of equitable development, with expansion in banking, digital payments, credit, insurance, pensions and investment opportunities supported by Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and citizen-centric reforms.

The RBI Financial Inclusion (FI) Index measures financial inclusion across Access, Usage and Quality of financial services, and increased from 43.4 in March 2017 to 70.0 in March 2026.

According to the World Bank Global Findex 2025, account ownership in India reached 89%, reflecting significant improvement in access to formal financial services since 2011.

India had over 1.81 lakh bank branches as of 17 July 2026, strengthening the formal banking network across the country.

As of 6 March 2026, 99.92% of villages were covered by banking outlets within a 5-km radius, highlighting extensive last-mile banking access.

India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) had more than 1.65 lakh post offices, serving over 11 crore customers across 5.57 lakh villages and towns as of 17 July 2026.

India had over 17.36 lakh Business Correspondents (BCs) as of 17 July 2026, providing doorstep banking services in unbanked and under-banked areas.

Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), launched in 2014, provides every unbanked adult with a basic savings bank account without a mandatory minimum balance.

PMJDY provides access to savings, remittances, credit, insurance, pensions and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), along with RuPay debit cards and overdraft facilities of up to ₹10,000 for eligible account holders.

Under PMJDY, the accident insurance cover is ₹2 lakh for accounts opened after 28 August 2018 and ₹1 lakh for accounts opened before that date.

 

2) Answer: D

UPI has emerged as the backbone of India’s digital payments ecosystem, significantly strengthening financial inclusion and digital financial participation.

Between FY2016-17 and FY2025-26, UPI transaction volume increased nearly 12,000-fold, while transaction value increased nearly 4,000-fold.

The IMF has recognised UPI as the world's largest real-time payment system by transaction volume, highlighting India's leadership in Digital Public Infrastructure.

As of July 2026, UPI recorded 2,365.8 crore transactions worth ₹29,87,880.49 crore, with 741 banks live on the UPI platform.

3) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed revised prudential norms on capital adequacy for commercial banks through the Draft RBI (Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Eleventh Amendment Directions, 2026.

The proposed framework aims to align India’s banking regulations with the latest Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) leverage ratio framework.

Under the proposed norms, the minimum leverage ratio will remain at 4% for Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) and 3.5% for other commercial banks.

Detailed Explanation:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed revised prudential norms on capital adequacy for commercial banks through the Draft RBI (Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Eleventh Amendment Directions, 2026.

The proposed framework aims to align India’s banking regulations with the latest Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) leverage ratio framework.

Under the proposed norms, the minimum leverage ratio will remain at 4% for Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) and 3.5% for other commercial banks.

The leverage ratio framework requires banks to maintain sufficient Tier 1 capital against their overall exposure, thereby strengthening banking-sector resilience.

For branches of Global Systemically Important Banks (G-SIBs) operating in India, RBI has proposed a minimum leverage ratio of 3.5%, along with any additional leverage ratio buffer prescribed by the home-country regulator of the parent bank.

If a G-SIB branch fails to maintain the required leverage ratio buffer, RBI may impose restrictions on capital distribution, including limits on dividends and other profit distributions.

4) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated the new premises of the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation (NUCFDC) in Mumbai and launched technology and cybersecurity initiatives for the Urban Cooperative Banking (UCB) sector.

The programme, titled ‘Sahkar Nav-Kranti’, was held at the BSE International Convention Centre, Mumbai, with the objective of modernising Urban Cooperative Banks.

‘Bank in a Box’, an integrated banking service bundle, was launched to provide core banking, digital payments, cloud services and regulatory compliance facilities to UCBs.

An MoU between NUCFDC and National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) was exchanged to strengthen cybersecurity, digital forensics, employee training and research in the UCB sector.

Detailed Explanation:

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated the new premises of the National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation (NUCFDC) in Mumbai and launched technology and cybersecurity initiatives for the Urban Cooperative Banking (UCB) sector.

The programme, titled ‘Sahkar Nav-Kranti’, was held at the BSE International Convention Centre, Mumbai, with the objective of modernising Urban Cooperative Banks.

The Umbrella Organisation for Urban Cooperative Banks has become operational with RBI recognition, adequate capitalisation and the establishment of its new office.

The Security Operations Centre (SOC) for Urban Cooperative Banks was launched to provide 24×7 cyber monitoring, security support and immediate guidance against digital threats.

‘Bank in a Box’, an integrated banking service bundle, was launched to provide core banking, digital payments, cloud services and regulatory compliance facilities to UCBs.

An MoU between NUCFDC and National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) was exchanged to strengthen cybersecurity, digital forensics, employee training and research in the UCB sector.

The NUCFDC Umbrella Organisation will provide UCBs with technical and institutional support, assistance in RBI regulatory compliance, employee training and access to modern banking technologies.

MuleHunter software will be made available to help UCBs detect suspicious transactions and potential mule accounts.

5) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Maharashtra has the highest number of Urban Cooperative Banks in India, with 449 UCBs.

Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and Karnataka together account for a substantial share of India’s Urban Cooperative Banks.

The headquarters of NUCFDC will be shifted from Delhi to Maharashtra to improve operational efficiency and provide stronger support to UCBs.

UCBs have been permitted to open up to 15% additional branches without separate RBI approval, as part of the regulatory reforms undertaken during the past five years.

The RBI has appointed a Nodal Officer for regular interaction with the Urban Cooperative Banking sector.

Detailed Explanation:

UCBs provide credit to small traders, shopkeepers, cottage industries, MSMEs, local entrepreneurs, women’s Self-Help Groups and middle-class borrowers.

UCBs have an advantage in reaching small borrowers because of their local presence and proximity to communities.

Maharashtra has the highest number of Urban Cooperative Banks in India, with 449 UCBs.

Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and Karnataka together account for a substantial share of India’s Urban Cooperative Banks.

The headquarters of NUCFDC will be shifted from Delhi to Maharashtra to improve operational efficiency and provide stronger support to UCBs.

UCBs have been permitted to open up to 15% additional branches without separate RBI approval, as part of the regulatory reforms undertaken during the past five years.

Doorstep banking services have been extended to eligible Urban Cooperative Banks, enabling services such as demand drafts and life certificates at customers’ doorsteps.

The process for eligible Tier-3 Cooperative Banks to obtain Scheduled Bank status has been simplified.

The RBI has appointed a Nodal Officer for regular interaction with the Urban Cooperative Banking sector.

6) Answer: A

Amit Shah released the book ‘Operational Risk Management – A Practical Guide to Urban Co-operative Banks’, authored by former RBI Deputy General Manager G. P. Mistry.

A coffee-table book on the history of cooperative banking in India was also released during the programme.

Representatives of the first six Urban Cooperative Banks to successfully join Sahkar CBS were felicitated at the event.

7) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Quarterly Bulletin of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for April–June 2026.

The Unemployment Rate (UR) for persons aged 15 years and above increased to 5.4% in April–June 2026, compared with 5.0% in the previous quarter, marking a rise of 0.4 percentage points.

The overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for persons aged 15 years and above declined to 54.6% in April–June 2026 from 55.5% in the previous quarter.

Among urban females, the unemployment rate was 8.7%, compared with 6.1% among urban males.

Detailed Explanation:

The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Quarterly Bulletin of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for April–June 2026.

The Unemployment Rate (UR) for persons aged 15 years and above increased to 5.4% in April–June 2026, compared with 5.0% in the previous quarter, marking a rise of 0.4 percentage points.

The overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for persons aged 15 years and above declined to 54.6% in April–June 2026 from 55.5% in the previous quarter.

The Rural LFPR declined to 56.9% from 58.2%, while the Urban LFPR remained unchanged at 50.2%.

The rural unemployment rate increased to 4.8% in April–June 2026 from 4.3% in January–March 2026.

The urban unemployment rate edged up to 6.7% from 6.6% in the previous quarter.

Among rural males, the unemployment rate stood at 4.8%, while among rural females it was 4.7%.

Among urban females, the unemployment rate was 8.7%, compared with 6.1% among urban males.

The urban male LFPR increased marginally to 75.3% from 75.0% in the previous quarter.

The Urban Worker Population Ratio (WPR) for persons aged 15 years and above remained stable at 46.8%.

8) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port Authority, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, has become the first port in India to receive ISO 50001:2018 certification for its Energy Management System (EnMS).

The certification marks a major milestone in the port’s efforts towards energy efficiency, sustainable operations and responsible energy management.

ISO 50001:2018 is an international standard that provides a framework for organisations to establish, implement, maintain and improve an Energy Management System.

Detailed Explanation:

V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port Authority, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, has become the first port in India to receive ISO 50001:2018 certification for its Energy Management System (EnMS).

The certification marks a major milestone in the port’s efforts towards energy efficiency, sustainable operations and responsible energy management.

ISO 50001:2018 is an international standard that provides a framework for organisations to establish, implement, maintain and improve an Energy Management System.

The certification covers systematic management of major energy-consuming areas, including:

Cargo-handling equipment

Lighting systems

Buildings and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems

Pumps

Workshops and maintenance facilities

Energy monitoring and metering

The system also incorporates renewable energy systems, including solar and wind power, along with electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.

9) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), a constituent board of the Quality Council of India (QCI), launched India’s first-of-its-kind Accreditation Scheme for Mobile Food Testing Laboratories.

The scheme was launched under the Integrated Assessment Programme at the ‘Gunvatta Samanvaya – A Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Exchange Ceremony’ held in New Delhi.

The initiative aims to provide reliable, quality-assured and internationally benchmarked food testing services closer to communities by extending accredited testing beyond conventional laboratories.

Detailed Explanation:

The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), a constituent board of the Quality Council of India (QCI), launched India’s first-of-its-kind Accreditation Scheme for Mobile Food Testing Laboratories.

The scheme was launched under the Integrated Assessment Programme at the ‘Gunvatta Samanvaya – A Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Exchange Ceremony’ held in New Delhi.

The initiative aims to provide reliable, quality-assured and internationally benchmarked food testing services closer to communities by extending accredited testing beyond conventional laboratories.

The scheme is expected to:

Strengthen food safety surveillance.

Improve access to quality food testing services.

Enable faster regulatory interventions.

Enhance consumer confidence in food safety and quality.

The Multilateral MoU Exchange brought participating organisations together to promote:

Regulatory convergence and harmonisation.

Coordinated assessments.

Mutual recognition.

Reduction in duplication of assessment processes.

Greater regulatory efficiency and Ease of Doing Business.

Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), highlighted the importance of embedding quality across the entire value chain for India's development journey towards 2047.

10) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Government e-Marketplace (GeM) celebrated its 10th Foundation Day at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal calling for a new, user-friendly and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled procurement platform.

GeM was launched on 9 August 2016 under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to promote transparent, efficient and technology-driven public procurement.

12.28 lakh Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) have fulfilled orders worth more than ₹9 lakh crore, accounting for 45.6% of cumulative Gross Merchandise Value (GMV).

More than 2.24 lakh women-led MSEs have fulfilled over 50 lakh orders valued at more than ₹1 lakh crore.

Around 42,242 startups have secured orders worth more than ₹65,633 crore through GeM.

GeM launched a dedicated five-digit nationwide Helpdesk short code – 14550, providing buyers, sellers and other stakeholders with easier access to official support.

Detailed Explanation:

Government e-Marketplace (GeM) celebrated its 10th Foundation Day at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal calling for a new, user-friendly and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled procurement platform.

GeM was launched on 9 August 2016 under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to promote transparent, efficient and technology-driven public procurement.

Piyush Goyal outlined five priorities for GeM’s next decade:

Strengthening last-mile access through GeM Suvidha Kendras.

Greater use of Artificial Intelligence for price intelligence, price sanity and marketplace integrity.

Integration of States, Public Sector Enterprises, Panchayats and Cooperatives into a unified national procurement ecosystem.

Promoting credit and sustainable procurement through GeM Sahay and Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) linkages.

Expanding university outreach to bring young innovators and new buyers onto the platform.

GeM has more than 25 lakh sellers and over 1.37 lakh buyer organisations.

The platform has facilitated cumulative procurement of over ₹20 lakh crore through more than 3.78 crore orders.

12.28 lakh Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) have fulfilled orders worth more than ₹9 lakh crore, accounting for 45.6% of cumulative Gross Merchandise Value (GMV).

More than 2.24 lakh women-led MSEs have fulfilled over 50 lakh orders valued at more than ₹1 lakh crore.

Around 42,242 startups have secured orders worth more than ₹65,633 crore through GeM.

GeM launched a dedicated five-digit nationwide Helpdesk short code – 14550, providing buyers, sellers and other stakeholders with easier access to official support.

A customised My Stamp was also launched to commemorate GeM’s 10-year journey and recognise its contribution to digital governance, Ease of Doing Business, Indian enterprises and inclusive economic growth.

11) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

The Central Government has sanctioned an additional ₹1,000 crore specifically for electric two-wheelers (e2Ws) under the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme.

The additional funding will enable incentives for electric two-wheelers to continue until March 2028.

The decision was taken after the earlier incentive period for e2Ws was scheduled to end on 31 July 2026.

Under the scheme, each eligible electric two-wheeler can receive an incentive of up to ₹5,000.

The PM E-DRIVE Scheme was originally notified in September 2024 with a total financial outlay of ₹10,900 crore.

Detailed Explanation:

The Central Government has sanctioned an additional ₹1,000 crore specifically for electric two-wheelers (e2Ws) under the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme.

The additional funding will enable incentives for electric two-wheelers to continue until March 2028.

The decision was taken after the earlier incentive period for e2Ws was scheduled to end on 31 July 2026.

Current e2W penetration in India: around 7.6%. The government aims to increase it to 9–10%, particularly to address last-mile mobility requirements.

Under the scheme, each eligible electric two-wheeler can receive an incentive of up to ₹5,000.

The PM E-DRIVE Scheme was originally notified in September 2024 with a total financial outlay of ₹10,900 crore.

The scheme was initially scheduled to operate from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2026 and was subsequently extended.

The government has been tapering subsidies in segments where electric vehicle adoption has reached high levels.

Subsidies for L5-category electric three-wheelers were stopped in December 2025 after their penetration reached around 41%, exceeding expectations.

The government stated that subsidies are expected to decline and eventually end as electric vehicle penetration increases.

India is currently the world's second-largest market for electric two-wheelers by volume, after China.

12) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Parliament passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, after the Rajya Sabha approved the legislation; the Lok Sabha had already passed it.

The Bill was moved in the Rajya Sabha by Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal.

The government stated that tribunal rationalisation was initiated in 2015 to reduce unnecessary tribunals and improve their functioning.

The Bill seeks to repeal and replace the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021, according to the discussion in Parliament.

Detailed Explanation:

Parliament passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, after the Rajya Sabha approved the legislation; the Lok Sabha had already passed it.

The Bill was moved in the Rajya Sabha by Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal.

The legislation seeks to create a modern, independent, transparent and uniform tribunal ecosystem in India.

Key objectives of the Bill:

Improve the efficiency and functioning of tribunals.

Ensure independence, transparency and uniformity in the appointment and service conditions of tribunal Chairpersons and Members.

Establish uniform standards for qualifications, appointments and administration of tribunals.

Promote accessible, timely and speedy justice.

National Tribunals Commission (NTC):

The Bill proposes the establishment of a National Tribunals Commission for the administration and functioning of tribunals.

The Commission will be chaired by a former Supreme Court Judge or a former Chief Justice of a High Court.

The proposed reforms are aimed at strengthening institutional independence, governance and accountability in the tribunal system.

The government stated that tribunal rationalisation was initiated in 2015 to reduce unnecessary tribunals and improve their functioning.

The Bill seeks to repeal and replace the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021, according to the discussion in Parliament.

13) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the autobiography of former President of India Ram Nath Kovind, titled “Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles”.

The book traces his journey from his formative years to his rise in public life and eventual service as the 14th President of India.

Detailed Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the autobiography of former President of India Ram Nath Kovind, titled “Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles”.

Venue: Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also address the gathering on the occasion of the book release.

The autobiography presents a personal account of Ram Nath Kovind’s life journey, covering his early years, struggles, experiences, achievements and distinguished public service.

The book traces his journey from his formative years to his rise in public life and eventual service as the 14th President of India.

The autobiography provides insights into the values, experiences and circumstances that shaped Ram Nath Kovind’s life and approach to public service.

The release is significant as it highlights the life and contributions of Ram Nath Kovind, who served as the 14th President of India from 2017 to 2022.

 

14) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Government of India (GoI), through its Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) in Geneva, donated five peacocks to the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), Switzerland.

The donation was made on 7 August 2026 and aims to revive a historic peacock tradition associated with Ariana Park at the UN premises.

The donated group consists of four blue peafowl and one white-feathered male peacock, symbolising the blue and white colours associated with the United Nations.

Detailed Explanation:

The Government of India (GoI), through its Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN) in Geneva, donated five peacocks to the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), Switzerland.

The donation was made on 7 August 2026 and aims to revive a historic peacock tradition associated with Ariana Park at the UN premises.

The donated group consists of four blue peafowl and one white-feathered male peacock, symbolising the blue and white colours associated with the United Nations.

The peacocks were formally handed over by Arindam Bagchi, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, to Tatiana Valovaya, Director-General of UNOG.

The initiative highlights India’s rich natural heritage, commitment to biodiversity conservation and global environmental stewardship.

 

15) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The President of India will confer the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Awards for 2024 and 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

A total of 115 artists has been selected for the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship and Awards for the years 2024 and 2025.

The Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards have been conferred since 1952 and represent one of India’s highest recognitions in the field of performing arts.

Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (Akademi Ratna):

The Fellowship carries a cash prize of ₹3 lakh, along with a Tamrapatra and Angavastram.

Detailed Explanation:

The President of India will confer the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Awards for 2024 and 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

A total of 115 artists has been selected for the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship and Awards for the years 2024 and 2025.

The awards recognise outstanding and sustained contributions to India’s performing arts, including music, dance, theatre, folk and tribal arts, puppetry, mask making, instrument making and allied theatre arts.

The Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards have been conferred since 1952 and represent one of India’s highest recognitions in the field of performing arts.

Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (Akademi Ratna):

The Fellowship carries a cash prize of ₹3 lakh, along with a Tamrapatra and Angavastram.

The selected Fellows for the ceremony are Ramlal Bareth, A. V. Anand, Rita Ganguly, Puru Dadheech, Chittaranjan Jyotishi, Pasumarthi Rattaiah Sarma and Sudharani Raghupathy.

Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (Akademi Puraskar):

The award carries a cash prize of ₹1 lakh, along with a Tamrapatra and Angavastram.

The 2024 Akademi Awards cover major fields such as:

Music: Hindustani Vocal, Dhrupad, Sarangi, Tabla, Carnatic Vocal, Mridangam, Violin, Flute, Sugam Sangeet, Abhang and Mand.

Dance: Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Manipuri, Kuchipudi, Odissi, Sattriya, Mohiniattam, Chhau and Creative & Experimental.

Theatre: Direction, Acting, Lighting and Traditional Theatre.

Folk & Tribal Arts: Folk Music, Folk Dance, Nautanki, Kalbeliya, Instrument Making and other traditional art forms.

Notable 2024 awardees include Rakesh Chaurasia for Creative and Experimental – Flute, N. Vijay Siva for Carnatic Vocal, Rajeswari Sainath for Bharatanatyam, Bichitrananda Swain for Odissi and Gulabi Sapera for Kalbeliya folk dance.

The 2025 Akademi Awards also recognise artists across Music, Dance, Theatre, Folk and Tribal/Puppet/Mask/Instrument Making, and Overall & Other Contributions.

Notable 2025 awardees include Shailesh Bhagwat for Hindustani Instrumental – Shehnai, Jyoti Ganpati Hegde for Rudra Veena, Roja Kannan for Bharatanatyam, Kalamandalam Krishnakumar for Kathakali and Chetana Das for Acting.

 

16) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the commercialisation and global market access of India’s Geographical Indication (GI) products.

Under the initiative, GI collectives and authorised users will be facilitated to onboard digital platforms, including:

Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)

Government e-Marketplace (GeM)

These products will be promoted under the “Bharat GI” banner.

The partnership will focus on capacity building and expanding market opportunities for artisans, weavers and producer collectives associated with GI products.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the commercialisation and global market access of India’s Geographical Indication (GI) products.

The collaboration aims to promote:

Quality standardisation of GI products.

Wider domestic and international market access.

Digital enablement of GI products.

Strengthening of the One District One Product (ODOP) ecosystem.

Under the initiative, GI collectives and authorised users will be facilitated to onboard digital platforms, including:

Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)

Government e-Marketplace (GeM)

These products will be promoted under the “Bharat GI” banner.

The partnership will focus on capacity building and expanding market opportunities for artisans, weavers and producer collectives associated with GI products.

The initiative is expected to strengthen India’s Geographical Indication ecosystem and enhance the commercial potential of traditional and region-specific products.

The collaboration supports the broader vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) and Vocal for Local.

 

17) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Institute of Data Engineering, Analytics and Science Foundation (IDEAS), Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata for undertaking research studies.

GDP Nowcasting refers to the estimation of current economic activity or Gross Domestic Product before the availability of official GDP estimates.

The partnership aims to undertake deeper analysis of the statistics released by MoSPI and harmonise them with other data sources.

The initiative will strengthen data-driven decision-making and evidence-based policymaking by the Government of India.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Institute of Data Engineering, Analytics and Science Foundation (IDEAS), Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata for undertaking research studies.

The MoUs were signed by Agnimitra Biswas, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), IDEAS, and Prasoon Verma, Director, Training Unit, Capacity Development Division, MoSPI.

Under the collaboration:

MoSPI will provide financial assistance and data support.

IDEAS will develop a desktop-based software tool for Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Nowcasting.

IDEAS will also develop a harmonised indicator framework linking administrative data on government health, nutrition and well-being schemes with household-level National Sample Survey (NSS) data.

GDP Nowcasting refers to the estimation of current economic activity or Gross Domestic Product before the availability of official GDP estimates.

The partnership aims to undertake deeper analysis of the statistics released by MoSPI and harmonise them with other data sources.

The initiative will strengthen data-driven decision-making and evidence-based policymaking by the Government of India.

The collaboration supports the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047 through improved use, integration and analysis of statistical data.

18) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

The Indian Navy’s second Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), Yard 3037 ‘Shruti’, was launched on 11 August 2026 at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, West Bengal.

The formal launch ceremony was performed by Mrs Manika Sadhu in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition.

The NGOPV programme comprises 11 ships, with 7 ships being constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Goa, and 4 ships by GRSE, Kolkata.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Navy’s second Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), Yard 3037 ‘Shruti’, was launched on 11 August 2026 at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, West Bengal.

The formal launch ceremony was performed by Mrs Manika Sadhu in the presence of Vice Admiral Sanjay Sadhu, Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition.

The NGOPV programme comprises 11 ships, with 7 ships being constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Goa, and 4 ships by GRSE, Kolkata.

The Ministry of Defence signed the ₹9,781 crore contract for the 11-ship NGOPV programme on 30 March 2023.

The NGOPVs are indigenously designed and built naval platforms intended to strengthen India’s indigenous shipbuilding capability.

The vessels will augment the Indian Navy’s existing Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) and New Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NOPVs) for multi-domain maritime operations.

 

19) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

VinSpace, the aerospace unit of Vingroup, Vietnam, has signed a launch agreement with SpaceX to deploy its first satellites through a Transporter Rideshare Mission in 2027.

The VinSpace–SpaceX agreement aims to strengthen Vietnam’s indigenous space capabilities, develop satellite engineering expertise and support future commercial space applications.

Under the SpaceX Transporter rideshare model, multiple satellites are carried on a single Falcon 9 rocket, reducing launch costs and providing cost-effective access to orbit for small satellite developers.

Detailed Explanation:

VinSpace, the aerospace unit of Vingroup, Vietnam, has signed a launch agreement with SpaceX to deploy its first satellites through a Transporter Rideshare Mission in 2027.

The VinSpace–SpaceX agreement aims to strengthen Vietnam’s indigenous space capabilities, develop satellite engineering expertise and support future commercial space applications.

Under the SpaceX Transporter rideshare model, multiple satellites are carried on a single Falcon 9 rocket, reducing launch costs and providing cost-effective access to orbit for small satellite developers.

VinSpace will manage the complete satellite lifecycle, including design, assembly, integration, testing, launch coordination and in-orbit operations.

The satellites developed by VinSpace will be used to test the company’s technologies in orbit and support future commercial applications and international collaborations.

VinSpace was established on 3 November 2025 and is headquartered in Hanoi, Vietnam, with a focus on satellite research, manufacturing, testing, launch and operations.

Vu Trong Thu serves as the CEO and Director General (DG) of VinSpace.

VinSpace is part of Vingroup, Vietnam’s largest privately owned company, founded by Vietnamese businessman Pham Nhat Vuong.

 

20) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Adani Airport City Limited (AACL), a step-down wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), has incorporated AACL Global IFSC Limited as a new wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL).

The new company was incorporated with a paid-up capital of ₹5 lakh, comprising 50,000 equity shares with a face value of ₹10 each.

Detailed Explanation:

Adani Airport City Limited (AACL), a step-down wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), has incorporated AACL Global IFSC Limited as a new wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL).

AACL Global IFSC Limited was originally incorporated on 15 July 2026, while the Certificate of Incorporation was received on 5 August 2026.

The newly incorporated entity will operate as a Global Treasury Centre under the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) (Finance Company) Regulations, 2021.

AACL Global IFSC Limited is authorised to undertake treasury and finance-related activities permitted under the regulations of the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).

The new company was incorporated with a paid-up capital of ₹5 lakh, comprising 50,000 equity shares with a face value of ₹10 each.

 

21) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Airtel Business, the enterprise arm of Bharti Airtel, and ITI Limited, Bengaluru, have entered into a strategic collaboration to accelerate enterprise digital transformation and strengthen India’s digital infrastructure.

The partnership combines Airtel Business’s enterprise connectivity and digital technology capabilities with ITI Limited’s engineering and manufacturing expertise to deliver scalable digital and telecom solutions.

The collaboration aims to help enterprises modernise legacy systems, improve operational efficiency, strengthen cybersecurity and respond faster to changing business requirements.

Detailed Explanation:

Airtel Business, the enterprise arm of Bharti Airtel, and ITI Limited, Bengaluru, have entered into a strategic collaboration to accelerate enterprise digital transformation and strengthen India’s digital infrastructure.

The partnership combines Airtel Business’s enterprise connectivity and digital technology capabilities with ITI Limited’s engineering and manufacturing expertise to deliver scalable digital and telecom solutions.

The collaboration aims to help enterprises modernise legacy systems, improve operational efficiency, strengthen cybersecurity and respond faster to changing business requirements.

The partnership will address key challenges such as fragmented legacy environments, rising cybersecurity risks, increasing data demands and the need for greater operational agility.

The digital infrastructure solutions will include Optical Fibre Cable (OFC), Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON), Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) and private 4G/5G networks.

The collaboration will also provide secure data centres and sovereign cloud services, supporting the growing need for secure and locally controlled digital infrastructure.

 

22) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Researchers from S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, in collaboration with Ashoka University, have developed a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) framework to identify hidden cancer stem-like cells.

The new AI framework is named ACSCeND (AI-based Cancer Stem-like Cell Profiler and Neoplasm Deconvoluter) and is designed to detect rare cancer stem-like cell populations from tumour gene-expression data.

ACSCeND identifies three distinct developmental states of cancer stem-like cells: pluripotent-like, multipotent-like and unipotent-like.

Detailed Explanation:

Researchers from S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, in collaboration with Ashoka University, have developed a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) framework to identify hidden cancer stem-like cells.

The new AI framework is named ACSCeND (AI-based Cancer Stem-like Cell Profiler and Neoplasm Deconvoluter) and is designed to detect rare cancer stem-like cell populations from tumour gene-expression data.

ACSCeND identifies three distinct developmental states of cancer stem-like cells: pluripotent-like, multipotent-like and unipotent-like.

Unlike conventional approaches that assign a tumour a single “stemness” score, ACSCeND provides a more detailed picture of tumour heterogeneity by identifying different cancer stem-like cell states.

The framework combines knowledge from high-resolution single-cell sequencing with deep learning to analyse conventional bulk tumour RNA sequencing data.

A major advantage of ACSCeND is that it can identify hidden cancer stem-like cell populations in thousands of patient samples where single-cell sequencing may not be available, making it particularly useful in regions with limited healthcare facilities.

23) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

M.P. Parameswaran, an Indian nuclear scientist, science communicator, Marxist theorist, writer and people’s science activist, passed away on 11 August 2026 at the age of 92 in Thrissur, Kerala.

He was born on 18 January 1935 in Kiralur, Thrissur district, Kerala.

Parameswaran obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram, in 1956.

In 2022, he received the Kerala Sree Award, the third-highest civilian honour of Kerala.

Detailed Explanation:

M.P. Parameswaran, an Indian nuclear scientist, science communicator, Marxist theorist, writer and people’s science activist, passed away on 11 August 2026 at the age of 92 in Thrissur, Kerala.

He was born on 18 January 1935 in Kiralur, Thrissur district, Kerala.

Parameswaran obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram, in 1956.

He earned a PhD in Nuclear Engineering from the Moscow Power Institute in 1965.

He worked as a scientist at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai, from 1957 to 1975.

During his tenure at the State Institute of Languages, he contributed to the development of the Malayalam typewriter keyboard layout.

In 2022, he received the Kerala Sree Award, the third-highest civilian honour of Kerala.

 

24) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

India won 1 Gold Medal, 3 Bronze Medals and 1 Honourable Mention at the International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL) 2026, held in Romania.

The International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL) brought together school students from more than 40 countries.

Shrilakshmi Venkatraman won the Gold Medal for India.

Aarav Anil Rao, Nishanth Shankar Lakshmanan and Advay Misra won Bronze Medals.

Soham Amit Pednekar received an Honourable Mention.

Detailed Explanation:

India won 1 Gold Medal, 3 Bronze Medals and 1 Honourable Mention at the International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL) 2026, held in Romania.

The International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL) brought together school students from more than 40 countries.

Shrilakshmi Venkatraman won the Gold Medal for India.

Aarav Anil Rao, Nishanth Shankar Lakshmanan and Advay Misra won Bronze Medals.

Soham Amit Pednekar received an Honourable Mention.

The IOL is different from conventional academic Olympiads as participants do not need prior knowledge of linguistics. They solve problems involving unfamiliar languages using logic, pattern recognition and analytical reasoning.

India has been participating in the International Linguistics Olympiad since 2009

25) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

World Steelpan Day is observed annually on 11 August to highlight the cultural, historical and social significance of the steelpan and its contribution to sustainable development.

The 2026 edition marks the 4th observance of World Steelpan Day, following its first observance on 11 August 2023.

The steelpan, also known as a pan or steel drum, originated in Trinidad and Tobago in the early 20th century and is a percussion instrument belonging to the idiophone family.

Detailed Explanation:

World Steelpan Day is observed annually on 11 August to highlight the cultural, historical and social significance of the steelpan and its contribution to sustainable development.

The 2026 edition marks the 4th observance of World Steelpan Day, following its first observance on 11 August 2023.

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) officially proclaimed 11 August as World Steelpan Day through Resolution A/RES/77/316, adopted on 24 July 2023. The resolution was co-sponsored by 84 United Nations Member States.

The initiative originated with Trinidad and Tobago, which formally approached the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2022 with a proposal to establish World Steelpan Day.

The steelpan, also known as a pan or steel drum, originated in Trinidad and Tobago in the early 20th century and is a percussion instrument belonging to the idiophone family.