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1) Recently, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)eased rules for rupee-based export transactions. Rupee payments for exports to which countries are excluded from qualifying for applicable FTP benefits and fulfilment of export obligations?

(a) Sri Lanka and Myanmar

(b) Nepal and Bhutan

(c) Bangladesh and Nepal

(d) Bhutan and Bangladesh

(e) Nepal and Sri Lanka

2) From 1 October 2026, what charge will SBI levy on each cash withdrawal beyond the 4 free withdrawals per month for eligible BSBD account holders?

(a) ₹10 + GST

(b) ₹12 + GST

(c) ₹15 + GST

(d) ₹20 + GST

(e) ₹25 + GST

 

3) Recently, Razorpay launched the Multi-Currency EEFC Account in partnership with which bank?

(a) HDFC Bank

(b) ICICI Bank

(c) RBL Bank

(d) Axis Bank

(e) Federal Bank

4) Recently, Bank of India (New Zealand) Limited launched which mobile banking application to strengthen its digital banking services?

(a) BOI Digital

(b) BOINZ – Connect

(c) BOI SmartBank

(d) BOINZ – Freedom

(e) BOI Global

5) Recently, Karnataka signed an agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the comprehensive development of how many government schools as Karnataka Public Schools (KPS)?

(a) 250

(b) 300

(c) 400

(d) 500

(e) 750

 

6) Recently, which bank signed an exclusive MoU with the Indian Army to provide specially designed credit cards to serving Army personnel?

(a) State Bank of India

(b) Bank of Baroda

(c) Union Bank of India

(d) Canara Bank

(e) Punjab National Bank

 

7) Consider the following statements regarding an Exchange Earners’ Foreign Currency (EEFC) Account:

1. An EEFC Account is a foreign-currency-denominated current account maintained with an Authorised Dealer Category-I bank.
2. An EEFC Account can be maintained only as a current account, and no interest is payable on its balance.
3. Resident individuals, companies, sole proprietors, partnership firms and LLPs earning foreign exchange can open an EEFC Account, subject to applicable regulations.
4. Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units can open EEFC Accounts.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) Only 1 and 2

(b) Only 2 and 3

(c) Only 1, 2 and 3

(d) All the above

(e) None of the above

8) Consider the following statements regarding the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet’s maternity leave policy:

1. Female state government employees can avail 180 days of paid maternity leave twice during their service career.
2. The 180-day maternity leave benefit has also been extended to adoptive mothers.
3. The earlier mandatory two-year gap between the first and second maternity leaves has been removed.
4. The policy was approved by the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on 22 August 2026.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) Only 1 and 2

(b) Only 2 and 3

(c) Only 1, 2 and 3

(d) All the above

(e) None of the above

9) What is the proposed capacity of the Green Integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Centre to be established by AM AI Factory Pvt. Ltd. in Andhra Pradesh?

(a) 256 MW

(b) 384 MW

(c) 512 MW

(d) 768 MW

(e) 1,024 MW

10) Recently, the 4th India–Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) focused on strengthening cooperation in which of the following areas?

(a) Semiconductors and digital connectivity

(b) Fintech and healthcare

(c) Green economy and food security

(d) Advanced manufacturing

(e) All the above

 

11) Recently, Dr Jal Ratanji Patel and Dr Jal Dhaybho-Koo were nominated for which of the following highest civilian honours of Pakistan?

(a) Nishan-e-Imtiaz

(b) Sitara-e-Imtiaz

(c) Hilal-e-Imtiaz

(d) Tamgha-e-Imtiaz

(e) Nishan-e-Haider

12) Recently, Jindal Steel signed an MoU with which institution to establish the Jindal Steel Centre of Excellence (CoE)?

(a) IIT Bombay

(b) IIT Delhi

(c) IIT Hyderabad

(d) IIT Madras

(e) IIT Kanpur

 

13) Recently, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) signed a five-year long-term supply agreement with which country to meet its entire import requirement of petrol, diesel and ATF?

(a) Seychelles

(b) Mauritius

(c) Maldives

(d) Sri Lanka

(e) Kenya

 

14) Recently, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh presided over the Bhumi Pujan ceremony for five expansion projects of which organisations?

(a) HAL and BEL

(b) DRDO and BHEL

(c) GRSE and YIL

(d) HAL and BDL

(e) Mazagon Dock and DRDO

15) Recently, the Indian Air Force (IAF) participated in Exercise Pitch Black 2026 and Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 in which two countries, respectively?

(a) Japan and Malaysia

(b) Australia and Malaysia

(c) Australia and Indonesia

(d) Singapore and Malaysia

(e) France and Australia

 

16) Recently, D-Propulse Aerospace Pvt. Ltd. successfully demonstrated India’s first indigenously developed 5 kN air-breathing Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) at which location?

(a) DRDO test facility, Hyderabad

(b) DRDO test facility, Bengaluru

(c) ISRO test facility, Sriharikota

(d) IIT Madras, Chennai

(e) DRDO test facility, Pune

17) Recently, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced plans to establish which body to standardise coaching quality and strengthen India’s sports ecosystem?

(a) National Sports Coaching Council (NSCC)

(b) National Coach Accreditation Board (NCAB)

(c) Indian Sports Coaching Authority (ISCA)

(d) National Sports Training Board (NSTB)

(e) Sports Coaching Accreditation Council (SCAC)

 

18) Recently, the Ministry of Rural Development launched the National Campaign on Entrepreneurship-II under which scheme, with the campaign commencing on 21 August 2026?

(a) PM-KISAN

(b) DAY-NRLM

(c) PMEGP

(d) DDU-GKY

(e) PMAY-G

 

19) Which city will host the 2nd Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships in October 2026?

(a) Mumbai, Maharashtra

(b) Bengaluru, Karnataka

(c) Ahmedabad, Gujarat

(d) New Delhi, Delhi

(e) Hyderabad, Telangana

20) Who won the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix held at Zandvoort?

(a) Kimi Antonelli

(b) George Russell

(c) Max Verstappen

(d) Lando Norris

 (e) Lewis Hamilton

21) Who among the following won the silver medal in the 68 kg category at the Under-20 World Championships 2026 in Slovakia?

(a) Tanvi Gundesh Magdum

(b) Komal

(c) Agnia Krakovska

(d) Chenling Song

(e) Mansi Lather

 

22) Who will lead the defensive unit of India’s 12-member men’s kabaddi team at the 2026 Asian Games?

(a) Pawan Sehrawat

(b) Arjun Deshwal

(c) Sunil Kumar

(d) Ashu Malik

(e) Aslam Inamdar

23) Recently, who became the leading wicket-taker in ICC World Test Championship (WTC) history?

(a) Pat Cummins

(b) Nathan Lyon

(c) Ravichandran Ashwin

(d) Josh Hazlewood

(e) Mitchell Starc

24) Who won the Group A title at the Kanizsa Open 2026 held in Nagykanizsa, Hungary?

(a) Or Bronstein

(b) Andrei Volokitin

(c) Karthik Venkataraman

(d) Pranesh M

(e) Vadim Petrovskiy

25) In news, Sankaramanchi Janaki, popularly known as “Sowcar Janaki”, who passed away at the age of 94 in August 2026, was conferred the Padma Shri in which year for her contribution to Indian cinema?

(a) 2019

(b) 2020

(c) 2021

(d) 2022

(e) 2023

 

26) Who was the iconic Sri Lankan singer who passed away at the age of 82 in August 2026?

(a) Sunil Edirisinghe

(b) Nanda Malini

(c) Victor Ratnayake

(d) Amaradeva

(e) Pandit W.D. Amaradeva

 

27) Recently, Sajjan Kumar, who passed away at the age of 80, was a former Member of Parliament (MP) of which political party?

(a) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

(b) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

(c) Samajwadi Party (SP)

(d) Janata Dal (United)

(e) Indian National Congress (INC)

28) In news, International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is observed annually on which date?

(a) 21 August

(b) 22 August

(c) 23 August

(d) 24 August

(e) 25 August

 

29)  in news, International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is observed annually on which date?

(a) 21 August

(b) 19 August

(c) 20 August

(d) 22 August

(e) 23 August

 

30) Recently, National Space Day is observed annually in India on which date to commemorate the successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-3?

(a) 21 August

(b) 22 August

(c) 23 August

(d) 24 August

(e) 25 August

Answers:

1) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), functioning under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), has eased rules for rupee-based export transactions to provide Indian exporters greater flexibility in receiving export payments.

The relaxation has been introduced through amendments to certain provisions of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023.

The revised provisions have been aligned with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s Foreign Exchange Management (Manner of Receipt and Payment) Regulations, 2023.

Export contracts and invoices for countries outside the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) can now be denominated in any foreign currency or Indian Rupees (INR).

Rupee payments for exports to countries other than Nepal and Bhutan will qualify for applicable FTP benefits and will also count towards the fulfilment of export obligations.

Detailed Explanation:

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), functioning under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), has eased rules for rupee-based export transactions to provide Indian exporters greater flexibility in receiving export payments.

Under the revised rules, exporters can invoice overseas sales and receive export payments in Indian Rupees (INR) or foreign currencies, subject to applicable regulations.

The relaxation has been introduced through amendments to certain provisions of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023.

The revised provisions have been aligned with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s Foreign Exchange Management (Manner of Receipt and Payment) Regulations, 2023.

Export contracts and invoices for countries outside the Asian Clearing Union (ACU) can now be denominated in any foreign currency or Indian Rupees (INR).

The revised rules provide greater currency flexibility for Indian exporters conducting international trade.

Rupee payments for exports to countries other than Nepal and Bhutan will qualify for applicable FTP benefits and will also count towards the fulfilment of export obligations.

Nepal and Bhutan have been specifically excluded from the provision allowing eligible rupee payments to qualify for FTP benefits and export-obligation fulfilment.

Exports financed through Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) or Government of India (GoI) lines of credit can also be invoiced in Indian Rupees (INR).

2) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest public sector bank, has revised the cash withdrawal charges for Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) accounts opened through the branch channel.

The revised charges will come into effect from 1 October 2026, as announced by SBI through a public notice.

Under the revised structure, eligible BSBD account holders will continue to receive 4 free cash withdrawals per month.

Every cash withdrawal beyond the 4 free transactions will attract a charge of ₹15 + applicable GST.

Detailed Explanation:

State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest public sector bank, has revised the cash withdrawal charges for Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) accounts opened through the branch channel.

The revised charges will come into effect from 1 October 2026, as announced by SBI through a public notice.

Under the revised structure, eligible BSBD account holders will continue to receive 4 free cash withdrawals per month.

Every cash withdrawal beyond the 4 free transactions will attract a charge of ₹15 + applicable GST.

For example, if a customer makes 5 cash withdrawals in a month, the 5th withdrawal will attract a charge of ₹15 + GST.

If a customer makes 6 cash withdrawals, the charge of ₹15 + GST will apply to the 5th and 6th withdrawals.

3) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Razorpay, an omnichannel payments platform, introduced the Multi-Currency Exchange Earners’ Foreign Currency (EEFC) Account to help exporters and international businesses retain their foreign-currency earnings without immediately converting them into Indian Rupees (INR).

The solution is designed to help exporters reduce foreign exchange (forex/FX) conversion costs and gain greater control over their international earnings and global payments.

Razorpay launched the Multi-Currency EEFC Account in partnership with RBL Bank.

Detailed Explanation:

Razorpay, an omnichannel payments platform, introduced the Multi-Currency Exchange Earners’ Foreign Currency (EEFC) Account to help exporters and international businesses retain their foreign-currency earnings without immediately converting them into Indian Rupees (INR).

The solution is designed to help exporters reduce foreign exchange (forex/FX) conversion costs and gain greater control over their international earnings and global payments.

Razorpay launched the Multi-Currency EEFC Account in partnership with RBL Bank.

The facility supports settlements in five currencies: United States Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), British Pound Sterling (GBP), United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) and Singapore Dollar (SGD).

The solution enables businesses to retain foreign currencies, improve cash flow, simplify cross-border payments and manage currency conversion more efficiently.

To use the facility, businesses must maintain an active EEFC account with an RBI-authorised bank.

4) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Bank of India (New Zealand) Limited (BOINZ) launched a new mobile banking application named “BOINZ – Freedom” to strengthen its digital banking services and provide customers with greater convenience and control.

The “BOINZ – Freedom” app was launched in Auckland, New Zealand, on the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day.

The launch event was attended by around 500 guests and was formally inaugurated by the Consul General of India in Auckland.

Detailed Explanation:

Bank of India (New Zealand) Limited (BOINZ) launched a new mobile banking application named “BOINZ – Freedom” to strengthen its digital banking services and provide customers with greater convenience and control.

The “BOINZ – Freedom” app was launched in Auckland, New Zealand, on the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day.

The launch event was attended by around 500 guests and was formally inaugurated by the Consul General of India in Auckland.

The application enables customers to make domestic remittances within New Zealand and international remittances to India.

Other features of BOINZ – Freedom include scheduled payments, biometric authentication and secure m-PIN login.

The launch reflects Bank of India’s “Relationship Beyond Banking” philosophy, combining its 12+ decade banking legacy with modern technology and digital banking services.

5) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Karnataka has signed an agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the comprehensive development of 500 government schools as Karnataka Public Schools (KPS).

The total investment under the programme is ₹2,500 crore, comprising ₹1,750 crore from ADB and ₹750 crore from the Karnataka Government.

The programme will be implemented over four years, up to 2029–30.

The agreement was signed at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara, School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa, and senior officials of the Karnataka Government and ADB.

Detailed Explanation:

Karnataka has signed an agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the comprehensive development of 500 government schools as Karnataka Public Schools (KPS).

The total investment under the programme is ₹2,500 crore, comprising ₹1,750 crore from ADB and ₹750 crore from the Karnataka Government.

The programme will be implemented over four years, up to 2029–30.

The agreement was signed at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara, School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa, and senior officials of the Karnataka Government and ADB.

The programme aims to provide free and quality education from LKG to Class 12 on a single campus at each Karnataka Public School.

Each selected KPS is targeted to have the capacity to accommodate at least 1,200 students.

500 schools were selected based on parameters including grade coverage, student enrolment, land availability and existing infrastructure.

6) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Punjab National Bank (PNB) signed an exclusive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Army to provide specially designed credit cards with curated benefits to serving Army personnel.

Under the partnership, PNB will offer the PNB LUXURA Metal Credit Card to Army Officers.

The PNB Parakram Credit Card will be offered to Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) and other ranks of the Indian Army.

The cards will provide 3% cashback on purchases at Canteen Stores Department (CSD) outlets.

Detailed Explanation:

Punjab National Bank (PNB) signed an exclusive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Army to provide specially designed credit cards with curated benefits to serving Army personnel.

Under the partnership, PNB will offer the PNB LUXURA Metal Credit Card to Army Officers.

The PNB Parakram Credit Card will be offered to Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) and other ranks of the Indian Army.

The cards will provide 3% cashback on purchases at Canteen Stores Department (CSD) outlets.

Cardholders will receive complimentary domestic and international airport lounge access.

The cards will offer zero forex markup, benefiting personnel making eligible international transactions.

Cardholders will also receive Buy One Get One (BOGO) movie ticket offers as part of the lifestyle benefits.

The cards will additionally provide complimentary golf lessons and other reward and lifestyle benefits.

7) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

EEFC stands for Exchange Earners’ Foreign Currency Account, which is a foreign-currency-denominated current account maintained with an Authorised Dealer Category-I bank authorised to deal in foreign exchange.

An EEFC Account enables eligible foreign exchange earners, including exporters, professionals, individuals and businesses, to retain their foreign-currency earnings instead of immediately converting them into Indian Rupees (INR).

The EEFC facility operates under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and the relevant Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Currency Accounts by a Person Resident in India) Regulations.

Resident individuals, companies, sole proprietors, partnership firms and LLPs earning foreign exchange can open an EEFC Account, subject to applicable regulations.

An EEFC Account can be maintained only as a current account, and no interest is payable on the balance.

Detailed Explanation:

EEFC stands for Exchange Earners’ Foreign Currency Account, which is a foreign-currency-denominated current account maintained with an Authorised Dealer Category-I bank authorised to deal in foreign exchange.

An EEFC Account enables eligible foreign exchange earners, including exporters, professionals, individuals and businesses, to retain their foreign-currency earnings instead of immediately converting them into Indian Rupees (INR).

The EEFC facility operates under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and the relevant Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Currency Accounts by a Person Resident in India) Regulations.

Resident individuals, companies, sole proprietors, partnership firms and LLPs earning foreign exchange can open an EEFC Account, subject to applicable regulations.

An EEFC Account can be maintained only as a current account, and no interest is payable on the balance.

Eligible account holders can

credit 100% of their foreign exchange earnings into the EEFC Account, subject to the applicable RBI conversion requirements.

The accruals during a calendar month are required to be converted into Indian Rupees by the last day of the succeeding calendar month, after adjusting for permitted utilisation and forward commitments.

Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units cannot open EEFC Accounts; however, eligible SEZ units can maintain a separate Foreign Currency Account with an Authorised Dealer in India, subject to applicable conditions.

Cheque facility is available for operating an EEFC Account.

Foreign payments can be received through SWIFT and other international payment channels, and the bank can credit the funds to the EEFC Account in the original foreign currency.

 

8) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on 22 August 2026 approved a policy allowing female state government employees to avail 180 days of paid maternity leave twice during their service career.

The decision also extends the 180-day maternity leave benefit to adoptive mothers who adopt children.

The Cabinet amended Rule 153(1) of the Uttar Pradesh Financial Handbook, Volume II, Parts 2 to 4.

The amendment removes the earlier mandatory two-year gap between the first and second maternity leaves.

Detailed Explanation:

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on 22 August 2026 approved a policy allowing female state government employees to avail 180 days of paid maternity leave twice during their service career.

The decision also extends the 180-day maternity leave benefit to adoptive mothers who adopt children.

The Cabinet amended Rule 153(1) of the Uttar Pradesh Financial Handbook, Volume II, Parts 2 to 4.

The amendment removes the earlier mandatory two-year gap between the first and second maternity leaves.

The decision follows recent judgments of the Allahabad High Court, including the Lucknow Bench judgment of 14 August 2026 and the Allahabad Bench judgment of 28 July 2026, which held that state executive rules cannot override the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 and the Code on Social Security, 2020.

Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 is the central legislation governing maternity benefits for eligible women employees in India.

Code on Social Security, 2020 is one of the four Labour Codes enacted by Parliament and consolidates provisions relating to social security, including maternity benefits.

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet also approved funding for the production of 1 crore (10 million) national flags for the Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan 2026 in urban areas.

9) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

The Andhra Pradesh Government has approved the proposal of AM AI Factory Pvt. Ltd. to establish a 512-Megawatt (MW) Green Integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Centre in Visakhapatnam district.

The project involves an investment of over ₹31,387 crore and will be developed at Amanam village, Bheemunipatnam mandal, Visakhapatnam.

The facility is expected to be completed within 2 years and 4 months, as specified in the Government Order (GO) issued by the state government.

Detailed Explanation:

The Andhra Pradesh Government has approved the proposal of AM AI Factory Pvt. Ltd. to establish a 512-Megawatt (MW) Green Integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Centre in Visakhapatnam district.

The project involves an investment of over ₹31,387 crore and will be developed at Amanam village, Bheemunipatnam mandal, Visakhapatnam.

The facility is expected to be completed within 2 years and 4 months, as specified in the Government Order (GO) issued by the state government.

According to Bhaskar Katamneni, Information Technology (IT) Secretary, Andhra Pradesh, the project is expected to create employment opportunities for up to 1,000 people.

The project is aimed at strengthening Artificial Intelligence computing infrastructure, digital capacity and large-scale digital infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh and India.

The Andhra Pradesh Government will provide non-fiscal support, including power infrastructure and water supply, to facilitate the establishment of the data centre.

The state government will also provide fiscal incentives, including exemption from stamp duty and electricity duty, as specified in the Government Order.

 

10) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

India and Singapore reinforced their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) during the 4th India–Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) held in Singapore.

The 4th ISMR focused on expanding bilateral cooperation in semiconductors, digital connectivity, fintech, healthcare, green economy, food security and advanced manufacturing.

India and Singapore agreed to strengthen cooperation in semiconductors, digital payments, fintech, green hydrogen, sustainable shipping and clean energy to promote innovation and sustainable development.

Both countries also explored collaboration in space technology, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and cybersecurity.

Detailed Explanation:

India and Singapore reinforced their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) during the 4th India–Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) held in Singapore.

The 4th ISMR focused on expanding bilateral cooperation in semiconductors, digital connectivity, fintech, healthcare, green economy, food security and advanced manufacturing.

India and Singapore agreed to strengthen cooperation in semiconductors, digital payments, fintech, green hydrogen, sustainable shipping and clean energy to promote innovation and sustainable development.

Both countries also explored collaboration in space technology, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and cybersecurity.

A key initiative is the Green Lane Initiative for Semiconductors, aimed at strengthening cooperation in the semiconductor ecosystem.

India and Singapore are working towards developing a green hydrogen supply chain as part of their cooperation in clean energy and sustainable development.

The 4th Singapore-India Hackathon is scheduled to be held in Singapore from 15–17 November 2026, promoting innovation and technological collaboration between the two countries.

 

11) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

Pakistan has nominated two Mumbai-based Parsi doctors — Dr Jal Ratanji Patel and Dr Jal Dhaybho-Koo — for the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, Pakistan’s highest civilian award, for maintaining confidentiality about Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s terminal illness.

Dr Jal Ratanji Patel was a physician, while Dr Jal Dhaybho-Koo was a radiologist. Both doctors had examined Jinnah’s X-ray in 1946 and diagnosed him with advanced tuberculosis (TB).

According to the account cited from Freedom at Midnight by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre, the doctors concluded that Jinnah might have only one or two years to live.

Detailed Explanation:

Pakistan has nominated two Mumbai-based Parsi doctors — Dr Jal Ratanji Patel and Dr Jal Dhaybho-Koo — for the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, Pakistan’s highest civilian award, for maintaining confidentiality about Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s terminal illness.

Dr Jal Ratanji Patel was a physician, while Dr Jal Dhaybho-Koo was a radiologist. Both doctors had examined Jinnah’s X-ray in 1946 and diagnosed him with advanced tuberculosis (TB).

According to the account cited from Freedom at Midnight by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre, the doctors concluded that Jinnah might have only one or two years to live.

The doctors maintained strict professional confidentiality regarding Jinnah’s condition, which was considered significant because knowledge of his deteriorating health could potentially have affected the timing and course of the Partition of India in 1947.

Ahsan Iqbal, Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives and Chairman of the Awards Committee, announced their nomination and described their actions as a “quiet but extraordinary service.”

The Nishan-e-Imtiaz is the highest civilian honour of Pakistan.

The award is scheduled to be formally conferred posthumously in March 2027.

Muhammad Ali Jinnah suffered from tuberculosis and died on 11 September 1948, about a year after the creation of Pakistan.

12) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Jindal Steel and Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the Jindal Steel Centre of Excellence (CoE) at the IIT Hyderabad campus.

The Centre of Excellence will focus on high-strength, value-added and value-engineered steel products and solutions.

It will combine IIT Hyderabad’s technical expertise with Jindal Steel’s manufacturing, metallurgical and engineering capabilities.

Detailed Explanation:

Jindal Steel and Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the Jindal Steel Centre of Excellence (CoE) at the IIT Hyderabad campus.

The Centre of Excellence will focus on high-strength, value-added and value-engineered steel products and solutions.

It will combine IIT Hyderabad’s technical expertise with Jindal Steel’s manufacturing, metallurgical and engineering capabilities.

The Centre will focus on application development, technical demonstrations, industry training, knowledge sharing and wider adoption of advanced steel grades.

Key application areas include infrastructure, engineering, construction, defence, power, transportation and heavy engineering.

Applications will cover buildings and bridges, penstocks, large-diameter pipes, defence equipment, heavy machinery, power plants, refineries and transportation.

The advanced steel solutions are expected to provide higher performance, lower material consumption, reduced weight, faster execution, improved durability and better lifecycle economics.

Jindal Steel will invest in developing the physical Centre of Excellence at the IIT Hyderabad campus.

13) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

India and Mauritius agreed to strengthen their energy partnership, with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) set to meet Mauritius’ entire import requirement of petrol, diesel and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF).

The agreements were signed during the visit of Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, to Mauritius on 20–21 August 2026.

IOCL signed a five-year long-term supply agreement with Mauritius for:

Motor Spirit (Petrol)

High Speed Diesel (HSD)

Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF)

Detailed Explanation:

India and Mauritius agreed to strengthen their energy partnership, with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) set to meet Mauritius’ entire import requirement of petrol, diesel and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF).

The agreements were signed during the visit of Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, to Mauritius on 20–21 August 2026.

IOCL signed a five-year long-term supply agreement with Mauritius for:

Motor Spirit (Petrol)

High Speed Diesel (HSD)

Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF)

The agreement will provide Mauritius with a reliable and stable source of petroleum products and help protect the island nation from international price volatility.

The agreement is significant as it is described as the first long-term fuel supply agreement by an Indian Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) oil marketing company outside South Asia in recent times.

The agreement supports IOCL’s strategy to expand petroleum product exports in Africa, particularly through its partnership with the State Trading Corporation (STC) of Mauritius.

Hardeep Singh Puri also participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for a 27.5 thousand metric tonne (TMT) bunker marine fuel storage facility at Mer Rouge, Port Louis.

The marine fuel facility will be developed by India Oil (Mauritius) Limited, strengthening Mauritius’ marine fuel and bunkering infrastructure.

14) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, along with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, presided over the Bhumi Pujan ceremony for three expansion projects of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) and two projects of Yantra India Limited (YIL) on 23 August 2026.

The five projects involve a total investment of approximately ₹3,500 crore and aim to strengthen India’s defence manufacturing and indigenous production capabilities.

The ceremony was held virtually from GRSE Bhavan, Kolkata, with projects located at Kidderpore in Kolkata, Shalimar in Howrah, Raichak in South 24-Parganas, and Metal and Steel Factory (MSF), Ishapore.

Detailed Explanation:

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, along with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, presided over the Bhumi Pujan ceremony for three expansion projects of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) and two projects of Yantra India Limited (YIL) on 23 August 2026.

The five projects involve a total investment of approximately ₹3,500 crore and aim to strengthen India’s defence manufacturing and indigenous production capabilities.

The ceremony was held virtually from GRSE Bhavan, Kolkata, with projects located at Kidderpore in Kolkata, Shalimar in Howrah, Raichak in South 24-Parganas, and Metal and Steel Factory (MSF), Ishapore.

The GRSE projects will strengthen India’s shipbuilding and ship-repair capabilities, while the YIL projects will enhance indigenous metallurgical and advanced manufacturing capabilities.

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh described the five projects as a strategic expansion of India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem and called for greater participation of Defence PSUs, private industry, MSMEs and academic institutions.

15) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully concluded its participation in two major international air exercises: Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia and Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 in Malaysia.

The dual-country deployment highlighted the IAF’s operational reach, advanced tactical coordination and commitment to strengthening strategic defence partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.

Exercise Pitch Black 2026 was hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in Australia.

During Exercise Pitch Black 2026, the IAF deployed its frontline Rafale fighter aircraft and operated alongside air forces from more than 20 participating nations.

Detailed Explanation:

The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully concluded its participation in two major international air exercises: Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia and Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 in Malaysia.

The dual-country deployment highlighted the IAF’s operational reach, advanced tactical coordination and commitment to strengthening strategic defence partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region.

Exercise Pitch Black 2026 was hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in Australia.

During Exercise Pitch Black 2026, the IAF deployed its frontline Rafale fighter aircraft and operated alongside air forces from more than 20 participating nations.

The exercise involved complex Large Force Employment (LFE) missions conducted in a high-threat, multi-domain operational environment.

Exercise Pitch Black enhanced tactical integration, cross-learning and interoperability among participating air forces.

After completing its operations in Australia, the IAF contingent deployed directly to Subang, Malaysia, to participate in Exercise Udara Shakti 2026.

Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 was conducted bilaterally with the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).

Answer: A

Short Explanation:

D-Propulse Aerospace Pvt. Ltd., an Indian defence propulsion startup, successfully demonstrated India’s first indigenously developed 5 kilo-Newton (kN) air-breathing Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) integrated with an aerospike nozzle.

The demonstration was conducted at a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) test facility in Hyderabad, Telangana.

The successful test validated Technology Readiness Level-5 (TRL-5), marking a significant milestone in India’s advanced propulsion technology.

The 5 kN air-breathing RDE uses pressure-gain combustion, unlike conventional jet engines, to improve thermodynamic efficiency.

 

Detailed Explanation:

D-Propulse Aerospace Pvt. Ltd., an Indian defence propulsion startup, successfully demonstrated India’s first indigenously developed 5 kilo-Newton (kN) air-breathing Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) integrated with an aerospike nozzle.

The demonstration was conducted at a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) test facility in Hyderabad, Telangana.

The successful test validated Technology Readiness Level-5 (TRL-5), marking a significant milestone in India’s advanced propulsion technology.

The 5 kN air-breathing RDE uses pressure-gain combustion, unlike conventional jet engines, to improve thermodynamic efficiency.

RDE technology eliminates moving parts inside the combustor, resulting in a simpler engine architecture.

The new RDE is expected to provide 15–25% higher thermodynamic efficiency compared with conventional air-breathing propulsion systems.

The technology relies on precision machining instead of complex turbine assemblies, which is expected to reduce production costs and manufacturing time.

The RDE was incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

The newly demonstrated RDE is scheduled for launch by December 2027.

16) Answer: A

Short Explanation:

D-Propulse Aerospace Pvt. Ltd., an Indian defence propulsion startup, successfully demonstrated India’s first indigenously developed 5 kilo-Newton (kN) air-breathing Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) integrated with an aerospike nozzle.

The demonstration was conducted at a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) test facility in Hyderabad, Telangana.

The successful test validated Technology Readiness Level-5 (TRL-5), marking a significant milestone in India’s advanced propulsion technology.

The 5 kN air-breathing RDE uses pressure-gain combustion, unlike conventional jet engines, to improve thermodynamic efficiency.

Detailed Explanation:

D-Propulse Aerospace Pvt. Ltd., an Indian defence propulsion startup, successfully demonstrated India’s first indigenously developed 5 kilo-Newton (kN) air-breathing Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) integrated with an aerospike nozzle.

The demonstration was conducted at a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) test facility in Hyderabad, Telangana.

The successful test validated Technology Readiness Level-5 (TRL-5), marking a significant milestone in India’s advanced propulsion technology.

The 5 kN air-breathing RDE uses pressure-gain combustion, unlike conventional jet engines, to improve thermodynamic efficiency.

RDE technology eliminates moving parts inside the combustor, resulting in a simpler engine architecture.

The new RDE is expected to provide 15–25% higher thermodynamic efficiency compared with conventional air-breathing propulsion systems.

The technology relies on precision machining instead of complex turbine assemblies, which is expected to reduce production costs and manufacturing time.

The RDE was incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

The newly demonstrated RDE is scheduled for launch by December 2027.

 

17) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) announced plans to establish a National Coach Accreditation Board (NCAB) to standardise coaching quality and strengthen India’s sports ecosystem.

The proposal for the NCAB was recommended by a task force led by Pullela Gopichand, former Indian badminton player and coach.

The announcement was made by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, during the 63rd Governing Body Meeting of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in New Delhi, Delhi.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) announced plans to establish a National Coach Accreditation Board (NCAB) to standardise coaching quality and strengthen India’s sports ecosystem.

The proposal for the NCAB was recommended by a task force led by Pullela Gopichand, former Indian badminton player and coach.

The announcement was made by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, during the 63rd Governing Body Meeting of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in New Delhi, Delhi.

The NCAB will function as the apex authority for establishing coaching standards, approving coaching pathways, accrediting institutions and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the coaching system.

The proposed composition of the NCAB includes the President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), the Sports Secretary, a nationally eminent person with cross-ministerial influence, and an academic expert in pedagogy and education systems.

18) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) launched the National Campaign on Entrepreneurship-II under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).

The campaign will run for three months, from 21 August to 21 November 2026, to promote rural women entrepreneurship.

The campaign supports the government’s vision of creating 6 crore Lakhpati Didis, focusing on increasing the income and entrepreneurial capabilities of rural women.

The launch coincided with World Entrepreneurs Day, observed globally on 21 August.

The National Campaign on Entrepreneurship-II focuses on promoting farm and non-farm enterprises, strengthening Self-Help Group (SHG) women entrepreneurship, supporting enterprise formalisation, encouraging digital adoption, and strengthening producer groups.

Detailed Explanation:

The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) launched the National Campaign on Entrepreneurship-II under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).

The campaign will run for three months, from 21 August to 21 November 2026, to promote rural women entrepreneurship.

The campaign supports the government’s vision of creating 6 crore Lakhpati Didis, focusing on increasing the income and entrepreneurial capabilities of rural women.

The launch coincided with World Entrepreneurs Day, observed globally on 21 August.

The National Campaign on Entrepreneurship-II focuses on promoting farm and non-farm enterprises, strengthening Self-Help Group (SHG) women entrepreneurship, supporting enterprise formalisation, encouraging digital adoption, and strengthening producer groups.

Community Resource Persons for Enterprise Promotion (CRP-EPs) and Business Development Service Providers (BDSPs) will be recognised as “Udyam Sakhis” to support rural enterprises.

Market access for SHG enterprises will be expanded through the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) and Government e-Marketplace (GeM).

The campaign aims to orient 50,000 community cadres to strengthen grassroots entrepreneurship support.

It targets the training of 5 lakh SHG women in entrepreneurship and enterprise development.

19) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

Ahmedabad, Gujarat will host the 2nd Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships in October 2026 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex.

The announcement was made by Ishaun Singh, President of the World Pool Association (WPA).

The championship will witness participation from athletes representing 45 countries.

The tournament will feature 5 disciplines and 10 medal events across men’s and women’s categories.

Disciplines: 10-Ball, Heyball, Blackball, Snooker and English Billiards.

Detailed Explanation:

Ahmedabad, Gujarat will host the 2nd Commonwealth Cue Sports Championships in October 2026 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex.

The announcement was made by Ishaun Singh, President of the World Pool Association (WPA).

The championship will witness participation from athletes representing 45 countries.

The tournament will feature 5 disciplines and 10 medal events across men’s and women’s categories.

Disciplines: 10-Ball, Heyball, Blackball, Snooker and English Billiards.

Participation format:

10-Ball, Heyball, Blackball and Snooker: 16 athletes per gender.

English Billiards: 8 athletes per gender.

Each Commonwealth country will receive one guaranteed unranked entry, while the remaining positions will be allotted based on world rankings.

The event will be organised under the aegis of the Billiards and Snooker Federation of India (BSFI) and the World Confederation of Billiards Sports (WCBS).

Apex Sports Promotion will manage the event.

World Pool Association (WPA): Established in 1987 and headquartered in Gauteng, South Africa.

20) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Lando Norris of McLaren won the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, securing his second consecutive Formula 1 victory.

Norris defeated Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes by 11.536 seconds, while George Russell finished third.

McLaren secured its third consecutive Dutch Grand Prix victory at Zandvoort.

Kimi Antonelli finished second and extended his lead in the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship to 59 points.

Max Verstappen suffered an early retirement after crashing on the opening lap of his home race.

Detailed Explanation:

Lando Norris of McLaren won the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, securing his second consecutive Formula 1 victory.

Norris defeated Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes by 11.536 seconds, while George Russell finished third.

McLaren secured its third consecutive Dutch Grand Prix victory at Zandvoort.

Kimi Antonelli finished second and extended his lead in the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship to 59 points.

Max Verstappen suffered an early retirement after crashing on the opening lap of his home race.

The top five finishers were:

Lando Norris – McLaren

Kimi Antonelli – Mercedes

George Russell – Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton – Ferrari

Charles Leclerc – Ferrari

Oscar Piastri finished sixth, while Liam Lawson finished seventh after receiving a 10-second penalty.

Drivers’ Championship standings after the Dutch Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli – 242 points, George Russell – 183, Lewis Hamilton – 183, Lando Norris – 159, and Charles Leclerc – 155.

 

21) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

India won three medals in women’s wrestling at the Under-20 World Championships 2026 held in Slovakia.

Mansi Lather won the silver medal in the 68 kg category.

Mansi Lather lost the final 1–2 to China’s Chenling Song in a closely contested bout.

Detailed Explanation:

India won three medals in women’s wrestling at the Under-20 World Championships 2026 held in Slovakia.

Mansi Lather won the silver medal in the 68 kg category.

Mansi Lather lost the final 1–2 to China’s Chenling Song in a closely contested bout.

Tanvi Gundesh Magdum secured a bronze medal in the 57 kg category after defeating Canada’s Agnia Krakovska 10–4.

Komal won the bronze medal in the 59 kg category, defeating Hungary’s Eda Balazs 5–2.

Medal tally from women’s wrestling: 1 Silver + 2 Bronze = 3 Medals.

22) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

India has announced its 12-member men’s kabaddi team for the 2026 Asian Games, to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

Asian Games 2026 will be held from 19 September to 4 October 2026, while the kabaddi events are scheduled from 21–26 September 2026 at the Nagoya City Trade & Industry Centre.

Ayan Lohchab and Devank Dalal, the top raiders from the previous Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season, will lead India’s raiding department.

Pawan Sehrawat and Aslam Inamdar, both Asian Games 2023 gold medallists, are included as all-rounders.

Four members of India’s gold-medal-winning team at the Hangzhou Asian Games 2023 have been retained: Arjun Deshwal, Sunil Kumar, Pawan Sehrawat and Aslam Inamdar.

Sunil Kumar will spearhead the defensive unit, while Arjun Deshwal and Ashu Malik will provide additional strength in the raiding department.

Detailed Explanation:

India has announced its 12-member men’s kabaddi team for the 2026 Asian Games, to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

Asian Games 2026 will be held from 19 September to 4 October 2026, while the kabaddi events are scheduled from 21–26 September 2026 at the Nagoya City Trade & Industry Centre.

Ayan Lohchab and Devank Dalal, the top raiders from the previous Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) season, will lead India’s raiding department.

Pawan Sehrawat and Aslam Inamdar, both Asian Games 2023 gold medallists, are included as all-rounders.

Four members of India’s gold-medal-winning team at the Hangzhou Asian Games 2023 have been retained: Arjun Deshwal, Sunil Kumar, Pawan Sehrawat and Aslam Inamdar.

Indian Men’s Kabaddi Team: Ashu Malik, Ayan Lohchab, Devank Dalal, Arjun Deshwal, Sunil Kumar, Jaideep Dahiya, Rahul Sethpal, Gaurav Khatri, Sumit Sangwan, Ankit Jaglan, Pawan Sehrawat and Aslam Inamdar.

Indian Women’s Kabaddi Team: Ritu Negi, Pushpa Rana, Sonali Shingate, Sanju Devi, Pooja Kajla, Ritu Sheoran, Jyoti Thakur, Pinki Roy, Manisha Kumari, Bhavna Thakur, Rajrani and Nikita Kumari.

Sunil Kumar will spearhead the defensive unit, while Arjun Deshwal and Ashu Malik will provide additional strength in the raiding department.

 

23) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc became the leading wicket-taker in International Cricket Council (ICC) World Test Championship (WTC) history, surpassing teammates Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon.

Starc achieved the milestone during the second Test against Bangladesh at Mackay, Australia, where he registered a 10-wicket match haul.

Detailed Explanation:

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc became the leading wicket-taker in International Cricket Council (ICC) World Test Championship (WTC) history, surpassing teammates Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon.

Starc achieved the milestone during the second Test against Bangladesh at Mackay, Australia, where he registered a 10-wicket match haul.

His bowling figures in the match were:

1st innings – 6/12

2nd innings – 4/39

Total – 10 wickets

With this performance, Starc reached 234 WTC wickets, surpassing Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon, who have 228 wickets each.

24) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Indian Grandmaster (GM) Pranesh M won the Group A title at the Kanizsa Open 2026 held in Nagykanizsa, Hungary.

The 19-year-old Tamil Nadu player from Karaikudi defeated Germany’s Vadim Petrovskiy in the ninth and final round to finish with 7 points from 9 rounds.

Pranesh shared the top score with Israel’s Or Bronstein, Ukraine’s Andrei Volokitin and India’s Karthik Venkataraman, but won the title on the basis of a superior tiebreak score.

Detailed Explanation:

Indian Grandmaster (GM) Pranesh M won the Group A title at the Kanizsa Open 2026 held in Nagykanizsa, Hungary.

The 19-year-old Tamil Nadu player from Karaikudi defeated Germany’s Vadim Petrovskiy in the ninth and final round to finish with 7 points from 9 rounds.

Pranesh shared the top score with Israel’s Or Bronstein, Ukraine’s Andrei Volokitin and India’s Karthik Venkataraman, but won the title on the basis of a superior tiebreak score.

Final top positions:

1st – Pranesh M (India)

2nd – Or Bronstein (Israel)

3rd – Andrei Volokitin (Ukraine)

4th – Karthik Venkataraman (India)

Pranesh is rated 2673 and was ranked 44th in the Fédération Internationale des Échecs (FIDE) rankings for August 2026.

25) Answer: D

Short Explanation:

Veteran Indian actress Sankaramanchi Janaki, popularly known as “Sowcar Janaki”, passed away at the age of 94 at a private hospital in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on 21 August 2026, due to age-related illness.

Sowcar Janaki was born on 12 December 1931 in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh (AP) and was renowned for her versatile performances in Indian cinema.

In 2022, she was conferred the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, by the Government of India (GoI) in the field of Art for her contribution to Indian cinema.

She was also honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award, two Nandi Awards and the Kalaimamani Award.

Detailed Explanation:

Veteran Indian actress Sankaramanchi Janaki, popularly known as “Sowcar Janaki”, passed away at the age of 94 at a private hospital in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on 21 August 2026, due to age-related illness.

Sowcar Janaki was born on 12 December 1931 in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh (AP) and was renowned for her versatile performances in Indian cinema.

She had a career spanning over seven decades and made significant contributions to Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi cinema.

She made her film debut at the age of 18 with the landmark Telugu film Shavukaru (1950), directed by L. V. Prasad.

In 2022, she was conferred the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, by the Government of India (GoI) in the field of Art for her contribution to Indian cinema.

She was also honoured with the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award, two Nandi Awards and the Kalaimamani Award.

 

26) Answer: B

Short Explanation:

Iconic Sri Lankan singer Nanda Malini passed away at the age of 82 at her home in Nawala, near Colombo, Sri Lanka, just days before her 83rd birthday.

Nanda Malini was born on 23 August 1943 in a village in British Ceylon and was the fourth of nine children.

She began her musical journey after winning a poetry singing competition in Colombo in 1956.

Detailed Explanation:

Iconic Sri Lankan singer Nanda Malini passed away at the age of 82 at her home in Nawala, near Colombo, Sri Lanka, just days before her 83rd birthday.

Nanda Malini was born on 23 August 1943 in a village in British Ceylon and was the fourth of nine children.

She began her musical journey after winning a poetry singing competition in Colombo in 1956.

As a young artist, she travelled to India to study music at the Bhatkhande College of Hindustani Music in Lucknow.

Malini had a long and influential music career and became one of the most prominent figures in the Sinhala music industry.

Her voice and songs became closely associated with Sri Lanka’s political and social upheavals of the 1970s and 1980s.

She became known for songs promoting social justice, criticising corruption and inequality, and encouraging people to overcome racial and religious divisions.

Her 1987 album Pawana addressed social issues and encouraged people to stand against injustice.

27) Answer: E

Short Explanation:

Sajjan Kumar, former Indian National Congress (INC) Member of Parliament (MP), who was convicted in cases related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, passed away at the age of 80 in New Delhi, Delhi.

He was born on 23 September 1945 in Delhi.

Sajjan Kumar began his political career by joining the INC and was elected as a councillor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) in 1977.

He was elected three times as a Lok Sabha MP from the Outer Delhi constituency.

He was first elected to the Lok Sabha in 1980, and was subsequently elected in 1991 and 2004.

Detailed Explanation:

Sajjan Kumar, former Indian National Congress (INC) Member of Parliament (MP), who was convicted in cases related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, passed away at the age of 80 in New Delhi, Delhi.

He was born on 23 September 1945 in Delhi.

Sajjan Kumar began his political career by joining the INC and was elected as a councillor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) in 1977.

He was elected three times as a Lok Sabha MP from the Outer Delhi constituency.

He was first elected to the Lok Sabha in 1980, and was subsequently elected in 1991 and 2004.

In December 2018, the Delhi High Court (HC) sentenced Sajjan Kumar to life imprisonment in a case related to the killing of five Sikhs and the burning of a Gurdwara during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

In February 2025, a Delhi court convicted him in another case concerning the killing of two Sikh men during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

 

28) Answer: C

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is observed annually on 23 August.

The day is designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to commemorate the transatlantic slave trade and raise awareness about its historical consequences.

Theme 2026: “Ending Slavery's Legacy of Racism: A Global Imperative for Justice”.

29) Answer: A

The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism was observed on 21 August 2026 to honour victims and survivors of terrorism and promote their human rights and fundamental freedoms.

2026 Theme: “Healing Through Memory”.

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) established the observance through Resolution A/RES/72/165 in 2017, designating 21 August as the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism.

30) Answer: C

Short Explanation:

National Space Day was observed on 23 August 2026 as the third National Space Day in India.

The day commemorates the historic soft landing of Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander on the Moon on 23 August 2023.

Chandrayaan-3 made India the fourth country in the world to achieve a soft landing on the Moon and the first country to land near the lunar south polar region.

Detailed Explanation:

National Space Day was observed on 23 August 2026 as the third National Space Day in India.

The day commemorates the historic soft landing of Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander on the Moon on 23 August 2023.

Chandrayaan-3 made India the fourth country in the world to achieve a soft landing on the Moon and the first country to land near the lunar south polar region.

The Chandrayaan-3 landing site was named Shiv Shakti Point, while the impact site of Chandrayaan-2 was named Tiranga Point.

2026 Theme: “Towards Viksit Bharat: Innovating, Collaborating and Aspiring to Global Space Leadership.”