Daily Current Affairs 22 August 2026

Q1 What was the main focus of the recent India-UK defence cooperation review?

• AExpanding cultural exchanges
• BEnhancing R&D and industrial cooperationCorrect
• CIncreasing trade tariffs
• DDeveloping space technology

Explanation The review focused on expanding research and development (R&D) and industrial cooperation between India and the UK.

Q2 Which of the following initiatives did India and the UK agree to expand between their armed forces?

• AJoint space missions
• BJoint exercises, training, and capacity buildingCorrect
• CEconomic sanctions
• DMaritime trade agreements

Explanation Both countries agreed to expand exchanges through joint exercises, training, and capacity-building initiatives.

Q3 Which two countries were involved in the recent defence industrial cooperation review?

• AIndia and Australia
• BIndia and United KingdomCorrect
• CIndia and United States
• DIndia and France

Explanation The defence cooperation review was between India and the United Kingdom.

Q1 What is the total amount of forex inflows reported by RBI's forex swap window till August 21, 2026?

• A$64.40 billion
• B$72.85 billionCorrect
• C$4.86 billion
• D$2.59 billion

Explanation The total forex inflows reported till August 21, 2026, are $72.85 billion as per RBI data.

Q2 Which component contributed the largest share to the RBI's forex inflows till August 21, 2026?

• AOverseas Foreign Currency Borrowings (OFCB)
• BExternal Commercial Borrowings (ECB)
• CForeign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) deposits (FCNR B)Correct
• DForeign Direct Investment (FDI)

Explanation FCNR (B) deposits contributed the largest share of $64.40 billion to the total forex inflows.

Q3 How much forex inflow was reported via External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) till August 21, 2026?

• A$64.40 billion
• B$4.86 billion
• C$2.59 billionCorrect
• D$72.85 billion

Explanation Forex inflows via ECBs amounted to $2.59 billion as reported by RBI.

Q1 By what percentage did India's net oil and gas import bill increase between April and July 2026 due to the West Asia conflict?

• A33%
• B43%Correct
• C53%
• D63%

Explanation India's net oil and gas import bill increased by 43% between April and July 2026 as a result of the West Asia conflict.

Q2 What was the percentage increase in India's crude import bill in July 2026 amid the West Asia crisis?

• A31%
• B41%Correct
• C51%
• D61%

Explanation India's crude import bill surged by 41% in July 2026 amid the West Asia crisis.

Q3 How much did India's crude import volumes increase in July 2026 during the West Asia conflict?

• A3%
• B8%
• C13%Correct
• D18%

Explanation India's crude import volumes increased by 13% in July 2026 amid the West Asia crisis.

Q1 What amount did TikTok agree to pay in the US children's privacy settlement?

• A$100 million
• B$200 million
• C$400 millionCorrect
• D$500 million

Explanation TikTok agreed to a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Justice Department over children's privacy.

Q2 Which US official highlighted the priority of protecting children online in the TikTok settlement statement?

• AAttorney General Merrick Garland
• BAssociate Attorney General Stanley E. Woodward Jr.Correct
• CSecretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo
• DFederal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan

Explanation U.S. Associate Attorney General Stanley E. Woodward Jr. stated the department's priority to protect children online.

Q3 The TikTok settlement primarily addresses violations related to:

• ATax evasion
• BChildren's privacyCorrect
• CAntitrust laws
• DAdvertising standards

Explanation The settlement concerns TikTok's violations of children's privacy laws.

Q1 What was the weapon used by the 18-year-old former student in the Sweden school attack?

• AGun
• BKnife
• CSwordCorrect
• DBomb

Explanation The attacker went on a rampage with a sword, as stated in the source.

Q2 How many people were injured in the Sweden school attack on August 22, 2026?

• AOne
• BTwo
• CThreeCorrect
• DFour

Explanation Three people were injured in the attack, according to the report.

Q3 What action did the authorities take after the Sweden school attack?

• ASuspect fled
• BSuspect arrestedCorrect
• CNo arrest made
• DSuspect injured

Explanation Authorities took the suspect into custody following the incident.

Q1 Why did IRDAI bar Edelweiss Life and Pramerica Life from opening new branches for six months?

• AFailure to remain within prescribed Expenses of Management (EoM) limitsCorrect
• BNon-payment of taxes
• CViolation of customer privacy norms
• DDelay in claim settlements

Explanation IRDAI barred the insurers due to their failure to remain within the prescribed EoM limits.

Q2 What action has IRDAI taken against Edelweiss Life and Pramerica Life?

• ABarred them from opening new branches for six monthsCorrect
• BCancelled their licenses
• CImposed a financial penalty
• DMerged them with other insurers

Explanation IRDAI has barred the two life insurers from opening new branches for six months.

Q3 What will IRDAI continue to do in cases of regulatory non-compliance?

• ATake appropriate supervisory and enforcement actionCorrect
• BProvide financial assistance
• COffer training programs
• DIncrease the EoM limits

Explanation IRDAI will continue to take appropriate supervisory and enforcement action wherever regulatory non-compliance is observed.

Q1 What was Neeraj Chopra's best throw distance at the Lausanne Diamond League?

• A88.05 metersCorrect
• B88.16 meters
• C87.50 meters
• D89.00 meters

Explanation Neeraj Chopra's best throw at the Lausanne Diamond League was 88.05 meters, achieved in the second round.

Q2 Who won the title at the Lausanne Diamond League where Neeraj Chopra finished second?

• APathirageCorrect
• BNeeraj Chopra
• CAnderson Peters
• DJohannes Vetter

Explanation Pathirage won the title at the Lausanne Diamond League, while Neeraj Chopra finished second.

Q3 When did Neeraj Chopra record his 88.16 meters throw that preceded his Lausanne performance?

• AJune 2025Correct
• BAugust 2026
• CJuly 2026
• DMay 2025

Explanation Neeraj Chopra recorded his 88.16 meters throw in June 2025 at the Paris Diamond League.

Q1 What did Dhananjaya de Silva say about the pitch conditions for the India vs Sri Lanka second Test?

• AThe pitch is wet and favors bowlers throughout the match
• BThe pitch is dry and good for batting in the first two daysCorrect
• CThe pitch is grassy and favors fast bowlers
• DThe pitch is unpredictable with uneven bounce

Explanation Dhananjaya de Silva stated that the pitch is quite dry and will be good for batting in the first two days.

Q2 What did India’s coach Gambhir say about the team’s focus for the second Test against Sri Lanka?

• AThe focus is on winning the World Test Championship
• BThe focus is on winning the second Test, not on the WTCCorrect
• CThe focus is on resting key players
• DThe focus is on experimenting with new players

Explanation Coach Gambhir said the focus is on winning the second Test and not on the World Test Championship.

Q3 What did coach Gambhir say about the possible swap between Kuldeep Yadav and Saransh Jain for the second Test?

• AHe confirmed Kuldeep Yadav will be replaced by Saransh Jain
• BHe confirmed Saransh Jain will be dropped
• CHe did not reveal if there would be a swap between Kuldeep Yadav and Saransh JainCorrect
• DHe said both players will play together

Explanation Coach Gambhir did not reveal if there would be a swap between Kuldeep Yadav and Saransh Jain for the second Test.

Q1 What is the name of the wearable device announced by Deepinder Goyal?

• ATempleCorrect
• BAura
• CPulse
• DNexus

Explanation The wearable device announced by Deepinder Goyal is called Temple.

Q2 When is the Temple wearable expected to start shipping?

• AEnd of 2025
• BMid 2026
• CEnd of 2026Correct
• DEarly 2027

Explanation Shipping for the Temple wearable is expected by the end of 2026.

Q3 What is notable about the size of the Temple wearable?

• AIt is larger than most wearables
• BIt is the smallest wearable on the market by volumeCorrect
• CIt is the same size as earlier models
• DIt is the heaviest wearable available

Explanation Temple is now less than half its earlier size and is claimed to be the smallest wearable on the market by volume.

Q1 From which date will India stop stamping boarding passes for international travellers?

• AAugust 1
• BSeptember 1Correct
• COctober 1
• DNovember 1

Explanation India will end boarding pass stamping at airports for international travellers from September 1.

Q2 What must international travellers in India present for immigration clearance starting September 1?

• APrinted boarding pass
• BPassport only
• CE-boarding pass on smartphoneCorrect
• DVisa document

Explanation Passengers traveling abroad will have to produce an e-boarding pass on their smartphones for immigration clearance.

Q3 What is the main purpose of ending boarding pass stamping at Indian airports for international travellers?

• ATo reduce paper usage
• BTo streamline immigration processCorrect
• CTo increase security checks
• DTo reduce flight delays

Explanation The change aims to streamline the immigration process and enhance convenience for travellers.

Q1 Who was elected as the first woman State president of DYFI in Kerala?

• AChintha JeromeCorrect
• BM. Vijin
• CR. Rahul
• DKalliaseri MLA

Explanation Chintha Jerome was elected as the first woman State president of DYFI in Kerala.

Q2 Which position did M. Vijin hold in the newly elected DYFI Kerala state leadership?

• AState president
• BState secretaryCorrect
• CTreasurer
• DChairperson of Kerala State Youth Commission

Explanation M. Vijin was elected as the State secretary of DYFI Kerala.

Q3 Before becoming DYFI State president, what role did Chintha Jerome serve in from 2016 to 2023?

• AChairperson of Kerala State Youth CommissionCorrect
• BState secretary of SFI
• CTreasurer of DYFI
• DMLA of Kalliaseri

Explanation Chintha Jerome served as chairperson of the Kerala State Youth Commission from 2016 to 2023.