Current Affairs - 1 : August 2026

Q1. Which country recently launched a new space mission ?


(A) India  (B) USA  (C) China  (D) Spain


Ans: (C) China


Explanation: China has continued to launch new space missions as part of its expanding space programme, including lunar, crewed and satellite missions.


Q2. Which Indian state launched a new Green Energy Policy?


(A) Rajasthan  (B) Gujarat  (C) Tamil Nadu  (D) Maharashtra


Ans: (B) Gujarat


Explanation: Gujarat launched the Gujarat Integrated Renewable Energy Policy–2025 in December 2025. The policy aims to develop more than 100 GW of renewable-energy capacity by 2030 and promotes solar, wind, battery storage and other clean-energy technologies.


Q3. Which country joined BRICS in January 2024 ?


(A) Argentina  (B) Egypt  (C) Iran  (D) Saudi Arabia


Ans: ????


Q4. When is World Breastfeeding Week observed ?


(A) 1–7 August  (B) 5–10 August  (C) 10–15 August  (D) 15–20 August


Ans: (A) 1–7 August


Explanation: World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is observed every year from 1 to 7 August. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding for the health and well-being of mothers and babies.


Trick: Breastfeeding Week = 1st to 7th August → 7 days.


Q5. Which Indian player recently won an international tournament ?


(A) Neeraj Chopra  (B) P. V. Sindhu  (C) Rohit Sharma  (D) Nikhat Zareen


Ans: (B) P. V. Sindhu


Explanation: P. V. Sindhu won the 2026 Japan Open women's singles title, defeating Japan's Akane Yamaguchi in the final. She became the first Indian to win the Japan Open women's singles title.


Neeraj Chopra won silver, not gold, in the men's javelin at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.


Note: P. V. Sindhu → Japan Open 2026 → Women's Singles Champion.


Q6. Which company recently launched the AI coding app “Muse Code” ?


(A) Google  (B) Microsoft  (C) OpenAI  (D) Meta


Ans: (D) Meta


Explanation: Meta launched Muse Code, an AI coding app for developers, in August 2026.


Q9. Which Indian state has recently continued to face a severe flood situation ?


(A) Bihar  (B) Assam  (C) Uttar Pradesh  (D) West Bengal


Ans: (B) Assam


Explanation: Assam frequently experiences severe flooding during the monsoon season, particularly because of heavy rainfall and rising water levels in the Brahmaputra and its tributaries. Flooding affects several districts and can cause significant damage to homes, roads, agriculture and infrastructure.


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Q1. Which country announced the dates for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2027 ?
(a) India  (b) Australia  (c) Japan  (d) United States


Ans: (b) Australia
Explanation: Australia announced the dates for the 2027 Talisman Sabre military exercise, a major multinational exercise involving Australia, the United States and partner nations.


Q2. The Puducherry Police received which prestigious honour, also known as “Nishaan”, on 9 August 2026 ?
(a) President's Colour  (b) Police Medal  (c) President's Medal  (d) National Police Award


Ans: (a) President's Colour
Explanation: The President's Colour (Nishaan) is one of the highest honours awarded to an Indian police or armed forces organisation in recognition of distinguished service.


Q3. Which Indian physicist was awarded the ‘Dirac Medal 2026’ by ICTP in Trieste, Italy ?


(a) Ashoke Sen  (b) C. N. R. Rao  (c) K. Sivan  (d) Deepak Dhar


Ans: (d) Deepak Dhar


Explanation: Professor Deepak Dhar is an eminent Indian theoretical physicist known for his pioneering contributions to statistical mechanics and complex systems, particularly the Abelian Sandpile Model and self-organized criticality.


Note: Dirac Medal 2026 → Deepak Dhar → ICTP → Trieste, Italy


Q4. Who has been appointed as the new Secretary and Chief of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) in August 2026 ?


(a) Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr  (b) Ali Shamkhani  (c) Mohsen Rezaei  (d) Hossein Salami


Ans: (c) Mohsen Rezaei


Explanation: Mohsen Rezaei has been appointed as the new Secretary and Chief of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) in August 2026.


Note: SNSC → Iran → New Secretary → Mohsen Rezaei


Q5. What is Prakriti Gyan Dham, inaugurated by CSIR-NBRI ?


(a) Eco-Educational Hub  (b) Space Research Centre  (c) Sports Training Centre  (d) Wildlife Hospital


Ans: (a) Eco-Educational Hub


Explanation: Prakriti Gyan Dham is an eco-educational hub inaugurated by the CSIR–National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI) to promote awareness and education about plants, biodiversity and the environment.


Note: Prakriti Gyan Dham → CSIR-NBRI → Eco-Educational Hub


Q6. Which tribal community in Telangana is facing the threat of extinction?


(a) Thoti Community  (b) Gond Community  (c) Koya Community  (d) Chenchu Community


Ans: (a) Thoti Community


Explanation: The Thoti community of Telangana is facing serious demographic and socio-economic challenges, putting the community at risk of extinction.


Note: Threat of extinction → Telangana → Thoti Community


Q7. How many peacocks did India donate to the UN Office in Geneva ?


(a) Three  (b) Four  (c) Five  (d) Six


Ans: (c) Five


Explanation: India donated five peacocks to the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) as a symbol of India's cultural and natural heritage.


Note: Peacocks donated by India to UN Geneva → 5


 Q8. What is the latest reported population of Asiatic lions in India ?


(a) 674  (b) 891  (c) 823  (d) 756


Ans: (b) 891


Explanation: The latest reported figure puts India's Asiatic lion population at 891. The lions are found primarily in Gujarat's Gir landscape.


Note: Asiatic Lions in India → 891 → Gujarat


Q9. Russula griseopurpurata, a newly identified mushroom species, was discovered in which Indian state?


(a) Assam  (b) Meghalaya  (c) Sikkim  (d) Arunachal Pradesh


Ans: (b) Meghalaya


Explanation: The newly identified mushroom species Russula griseopurpurata was discovered in Meghalaya, adding to the state's rich fungal biodiversity.


Note: Russula griseopurpurata → Meghalaya → New mushroom species


Q10. On which date is World Lion Day observed annually across the globe ?


(a) July 29  (b) August 12  (c) June 5  (d) August 10


Ans: (d) August 10


Explanation: World Lion Day is observed every year on 10 August to raise awareness about lions, their conservation and the threats facing their populations.


Note: World Lion Day → 10 August


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Q1. Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa won which prestigious chess tournament in August 2026 ?


A. Tata Steel Chess Tournament  B. Norway Chess Tournament  C. Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz Tournament  D. Sinquefield Cup 2026


Ans: C. Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz Tournament


Explanation: Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa won the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz Tournament 2026, securing his maiden Grand Chess Tour rapid and blitz crown. His victory was a significant achievement in his international chess career.


Q2. Which state topped the NITI Aayog School Education Index (SEQI) ?


A. Haryana  B. Punjab  C. Kerala  D. Tamil Nadu


Ans: B. Punjab


Explanation: Punjab topped the NITI Aayog School Education Index, overtaking Kerala to secure the first rank. Its improved performance was associated with better school infrastructure, smart classrooms, and foundational learning initiatives such as Mission Samarth.


Note: Punjab → 1st Rank in NITI Aayog School Education Index (2026).


Q3. Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth is known for becoming the IAF's first woman fighter pilot to achieve which distinction ?


A. Top Gun   B. Marshal of the Air Force   C. Chief of Air Staff   D. Air Vice Marshal


Ans: A. Top Gun


Explanation: Bhawana Kanth became the first woman fighter pilot of the Indian Air Force to qualify as a fighter pilot and achieve the distinction associated with the "Top Gun" honour. She is among the pioneering women fighter pilots of the IAF.






Q4. President Droupadi Murmu recently offered prayers at Dhabaleswar Temple in which state ?


(A) Bihar  (B) Odisha  (C) West Bengal  (D) Jharkhand


Ans: (B) Odisha


Explanation: President Droupadi Murmu offered prayers at the Dhabaleswar Temple in Odisha during her visit to the state.


Q5. India successfully test-fired the Agni-4 ballistic missile from which state ?

(A) Rajasthan  (B) Odisha  (C) Gujarat  (D) Andhra Pradesh


Ans: (B) Odisha


Explanation: The Agni-4 ballistic missile was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha. The test demonstrated the missile's operational and technical capabilities.


Q6. In which city was the BRICS WAVES Bazaar held, bringing together over 500 delegates ?

(A) New Delhi  (B) Mumbai  (C) Chennai  (D) Hyderabad


Ans: (B) Mumbai


Explanation: The BRICS WAVES Bazaar was held in Mumbai, bringing together more than 500 delegates from BRICS countries and partner nations to promote collaboration in the creative and audiovisual sectors.


Q7. Which Indian violin maestro was recently conferred Sri Lanka's highest state honour ?


(A) Ustad Amjad Ali Khan  (B) Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia  (C) Dr. L. Subramaniam  (D) Pandit Shivkumar Sharma


Ans: (C) Dr. L. Subramaniam


Explanation: Renowned Indian violinist Dr. L. Subramaniam was honoured with Sri Lanka's highest state honour for his outstanding contribution to music and strengthening cultural ties between India and Sri Lanka.


Q8. Who recently received a one-year extension as the Cabinet Secretary of India ?

(A) Rajiv Gauba  (B) T. V. Somanathan  (C) P. K. Mishra  (D) Sanjay Malhotra


Ans: (B) T. V. Somanathan


Explanation: T. V. Somanathan, the Cabinet Secretary of India, received a one-year extension in the post, continuing his role in coordinating the functioning of the central government.


Q9. India recently assigned official names to how many places in Arunachal Pradesh ?

(A) 21  (B) 25  (C) 27  (D) 30


Ans: (C) 27


Explanation: India assigned official names to 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh as part of its effort to assert India's territorial and administrative position over the state.


Q10. Lalit Kala Akademi recently celebrated its ______ Foundation Day.

(A) 70th  (B) 71st  (C) 72nd


Ans: (B) 71st


Explanation: The Lalit Kala Akademi, India's national academy of visual arts, celebrated its 71st Foundation Day, marking its continued contribution to the promotion and development of Indian art and artists.


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Q1. Glaw Lake has become the first Ramsar Site of which Indian state ?


A) Assam  B) Sikkim  C) Arunachal Pradesh  D) Nagaland


Ans: C) Arunachal Pradesh


Explanation: Glaw Lake has been recognised as the first Ramsar Site of Arunachal Pradesh. Its designation highlights the ecological and environmental importance of the state's high-altitude wetland ecosystem.






Q2. Who has been awarded the COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal 2026 ?


A) Ritu Karidhal  B) Nandini Harinath   C) Annapurni Subramaniam   D) Tessy Thomas


Ans: C) Annapurni Subramaniam


Explanation: Annapurni Subramaniam, an Indian astrophysicist and Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, received the prestigious COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal 2026 for her contributions to space science and astrophysics.


Q4. Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa won which prestigious chess tournament in 2026 ?


A) Tata Steel Chess Tournament  B) Norway Chess  C) Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz Tournament   D) Sinquefield Cup


Ans: C) Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz Tournament


Explanation: Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa emerged victorious at the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz Tournament 2026, one of the prestigious events on the international chess calendar.


Q5. Who received the Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Award for Environment Protection 2026 ?


A) Vandana Shiva  B) Sunita Narain  C) P. Pechiyammal & Govindhammal  D) Tessy Thomas


Ans: C) P. Pechiyammal & Govindhammal


Explanation: P. Pechiyammal and Govindhammal were recognised for their contributions to environmental protection, sustainable agriculture and conservation-related practices.


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