Daily Current Affairs 24 August 2026

Q1 What major decision did the Tamil Nadu government make regarding Chennai's second airport?

• AThey decided to drop the Parandur airport projectCorrect
• BThey approved the Parandur airport project
• CThey postponed the decision on the second airport
• DThey merged the Parandur project with the Hosur project

Explanation The Tamil Nadu government, under CM Vijay, decided to drop the Parandur airport project.

Q2 What alternative plan has been announced for Chennai's airport infrastructure?

• ADeveloping Terminal 5 at the existing Chennai AirportCorrect
• BBuilding a new airport in Parandur
• CExpanding the Hosur airport only
• DConstructing a new airport in the southern part of Chennai

Explanation CM Vijay announced the development of Terminal 5 in the north-western area of the existing Chennai Airport.

Q3 Why was the Parandur airport project dropped?

• ADue to protests by local villagers and farmersCorrect
• BBecause of financial constraints
• CDue to environmental concerns
• DBecause of lack of government approval

Explanation Local villagers and farmers had been protesting against the Parandur airport project since 2022, leading to its cancellation.

Q1 From when will the Tamil Nadu government start reimbursing the cost of three LPG cylinders annually?

• APongal 2026
• BPongal 2027Correct
• CDiwali 2026
• DIndependence Day 2027

Explanation The reimbursement will begin from Pongal 2027 as stated by Chief Minister Vijay.

Q2 How will the Tamil Nadu government provide the reimbursement for LPG cylinders to beneficiaries?

• ACash distribution centers
• BDirect bank account creditCorrect
• CThrough LPG distributors
• DVia postal money orders

Explanation Chief Minister Vijay said the money would be credited directly to the bank accounts of beneficiaries.

Q3 Which political party made the promise of providing six free cooking gas cylinders in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly polls?

• ADMK
• BAIADMK
• CTamilaga Vettri KazhagamCorrect
• DBJP

Explanation The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam promised six free cooking gas cylinders during the 2026 Assembly polls.

Q1 Which organizations were issued work orders by TNMSC to supply gold rings under CM Vijay's scheme?

• AJoyalukkas and Kalyan JewellersCorrect
• BTanishq and Malabar Gold
• CJoyalukkas and Tanishq
• DKalyan Jewellers and Malabar Gold

Explanation TNMSC issued work orders to Joyalukkas and Kalyan Jewellers in a 70:30 ratio to supply gold rings.

Q2 How many gold rings are to be supplied in the first batch under the Tamil Nadu newborn scheme?

• A1.28 lakhCorrect
• B1 lakh
• C2 lakh
• D70,000

Explanation The first batch consists of 1.28 lakh gold rings to be supplied among beneficiaries.

Q3 What is the ratio of supply orders between Joyalukkas and Kalyan Jewellers for the gold rings?

• A70:30Correct
• B50:50
• C60:40
• D80:20

Explanation The work orders were issued in a 70:30 ratio to Joyalukkas and Kalyan Jewellers respectively.

Q1 According to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, India is negotiating free trade agreements with how many more trade blocs?

• A5 to 6
• B8 to 9Correct
• C10 to 12
• D3 to 4

Explanation India is negotiating FTAs with 8 to 9 more trade blocs as stated by Piyush Goyal.

Q2 What percentage of global trade does India aim to cover through its free trade agreements?

• A50%
• B60%
• C75%Correct
• D85%

Explanation India aims to cover about 75% of global trade through its FTAs.

Q3 Which countries or regions were mentioned as part of India's earlier trade pacts that opened access to an additional $10 trillion of GDP?

• AJapan, Korea, ASEANCorrect
• BChina, Japan, EU
• CUSA, ASEAN, Korea
• DRussia, Japan, ASEAN

Explanation Earlier trade pacts with Japan, Korea, and the ASEAN region opened access to an additional $10 trillion of GDP.

Q1 What is the revenue target set by Grasim Industries for FY27?

• A₹1 lakh crore
• B₹2 lakh croreCorrect
• C₹3 lakh crore
• D₹50,000 crore

Explanation Grasim Industries aims to reach a consolidated revenue of ₹2 lakh crore in FY27.

Q2 Which sectors are part of Grasim Industries' diversified portfolio driving growth?

• AAutomobiles, textiles, agriculture
• BBuilding materials, financial services, digital commerce, renewable energyCorrect
• CPharmaceuticals, IT services, real estate
• DMining, oil and gas, hospitality

Explanation Grasim's growth platforms include building materials, financial services, digital commerce, and renewable energy.

Q3 Who is the Chairman of Grasim Industries who announced the revenue target?

• ARatan Tata
• BKM BirlaCorrect
• CMukesh Ambani
• DAnil Ambani

Explanation KM Birla is the Chairman of Grasim Industries who stated the revenue target.

Q1 How much money is Alibaba aiming to raise through its new share issue?

• A₹95,000 croreCorrect
• B₹50,000 crore
• CUS$5 billion
• D₹1 lakh crore

Explanation Alibaba plans to raise ₹95,000 crore through the new share issue.

Q2 What is the primary purpose of the funds raised by Alibaba's share placement?

• AAI infrastructure and innovationCorrect
• BExpanding retail operations
• CDebt repayment
• DMarketing and advertising

Explanation All proceeds from the share issue are earmarked for AI infrastructure and innovation.

Q3 Alibaba's share sale is the third-largest follow-on offering after which companies?

• AAlphabet and IntelCorrect
• BMicrosoft and Apple
• CAmazon and Facebook
• DSamsung and IBM

Explanation The share sale is the third-largest after those by Alphabet and Intel.

Q1 Why has India allowed duty-free sugar imports from Brazil before October 15?

• ATo increase sugar exports
• BTo ease supply pressures and curb pricesCorrect
• CTo support Brazilian sugar industry
• DTo reduce sugar consumption in India

Explanation India allowed duty-free sugar imports to ease supply pressures and curb prices due to a decline in domestic output.

Q2 What factors have affected India's domestic sugar output leading to imports from Brazil?

• AFloods and droughts
• BRed Rot disease and El NiñoCorrect
• CPests and government policies
• DLabor strikes and transport issues

Explanation India's domestic sugar output was hit by Red Rot disease and the El Niño weather phenomenon.

Q3 By when are sugar shipments from Brazil expected to reach India?

• ABefore October 15Correct
• BBefore December 31
• CBefore September 1
• DBefore November 30

Explanation Sugar shipments from Brazil may reach India before October 15 as per the government announcement.

Q1 Who is India’s National Security Advisor visiting Beijing to meet for border talks in August 2026?

• AWang YiCorrect
• BXi Jinping
• CNarendra Modi
• DLi Keqiang

Explanation Ajit Doval is scheduled to meet Wang Yi, China’s top diplomat, for boundary talks.

Q2 What major event is expected to follow the border talks between India and China in 2026?

• AG20 Summit
• BBRICS SummitCorrect
• CUN General Assembly
• DShanghai Cooperation Organisation Meeting

Explanation The talks precede the BRICS Summit on September 12, 2026, where Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit India.

Q3 When are the border talks between Ajit Doval and Wang Yi scheduled to take place?

• AAugust 24, 2026
• BAugust 25, 2026Correct
• CSeptember 12, 2026
• DAugust 23, 2026

Explanation The talks are set for August 25, 2026, following Ajit Doval’s arrival in Beijing on August 24.

Q1 Which former cricket captains urged Pakistan to ensure humane treatment and medical care for Imran Khan?

• AKapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Ian Chappell, and othersCorrect
• BSachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid
• CBrian Lara and Muttiah Muralitharan
• DJacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting

Explanation Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Ian Chappell, and other former international captains jointly urged Pakistan for humane treatment and medical care for Imran Khan.

Q2 What did the Pakistan Supreme Court order regarding Imran Khan's detention?

• ATo release him immediately
• BTo shift him from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital until the next hearingCorrect
• CTo transfer him to a prison in Karachi
• DTo deny any medical treatment

Explanation The Supreme Court ordered Imran Khan to be shifted from Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad until the next hearing on September 16.

Q3 Did the authorities comply with the Supreme Court's order to shift Imran Khan to the hospital?

• AYes, immediately
• BNo, they did not complyCorrect
• CThey partially complied
• DThe order was withdrawn

Explanation The authorities did not comply with the Supreme Court's order to shift Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital.

Q1 What was the reason for Uber being fined ₹9,226 crore by European regulators?

• ASuspending driver accounts without human reviewCorrect
• BViolating privacy laws related to customer data
• CEngaging in unfair competition with local taxi services
• DFailing to pay taxes in European countries

Explanation Uber was fined for suspending driver accounts without conducting human reviews, which was considered a serious infringement by European regulators.

Q2 What broader trend does the Uber fine represent according to the report?

• AIncreasing fines on US tech companies for privacy and competition breachesCorrect
• BExpansion of Uber services in Europe
• CCollaboration between US and European tech companies
• DReduction in penalties for digital market violations

Explanation The fine is part of a broader trend where European regulators have imposed billions of euros in penalties on major US technology companies for breaches of privacy, competition, and digital market rules.

Q1 What was President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's statement regarding Ukraine's role in the Nord Stream pipeline blast?

• AUkraine played no role in the sabotageCorrect
• BUkraine admitted responsibility for the blast
• CUkraine blamed Russia for the blast
• DUkraine was unaware of the blast

Explanation President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine played no role in the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines.

Q2 Which country arrested a second Ukrainian suspect sought by Germany in connection with the Nord Stream pipeline blast?

• APoland
• BCroatiaCorrect
• CFrance
• DSweden

Explanation The second Ukrainian suspect sought by Germany was arrested in Croatia.

Q3 The Nord Stream pipelines connect which two regions?

• ARussia and Asia
• BRussia and EuropeCorrect
• CUkraine and Europe
• DGermany and France

Explanation The Nord Stream gas pipelines link Russia to Europe.

Q1 What does the US Visa Bulletin for September 2026 determine for Indian green card applicants?

• AThe Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing for immigrant visa applicationsCorrect
• BThe visa fee structure for Indian applicants
• CThe number of visas allocated to India
• DThe eligibility criteria for EB-4 category

Explanation The bulletin sets the Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing, which determine when applicants can move forward with their green card cases.

Q2 Which visa categories for Indian applicants are mentioned in the US Visa Bulletin September 2026?

• AEB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and family visasCorrect
• BOnly EB-4 and EB-5 categories
• CStudent and tourist visas
• DWork permits and asylum visas

Explanation The bulletin specifically mentions employment-based categories EB-1, EB-2, EB-3, and family-sponsored visas.

Q1 How many flights were diverted from Delhi airport due to bad weather on August 24, 2026?

• A10
• B15Correct
• C20
• D25

Explanation A total of 15 flights were diverted from Delhi airport due to bad weather.

Q2 Which city received the highest number of diverted flights from Delhi airport due to bad weather?

• AChandigarh
• BLucknow
• CJaipurCorrect
• DMumbai

Explanation 12 flights were diverted to Jaipur, the highest among the listed cities.

Q3 What other disruptions occurred at Delhi airport besides flight diversions due to bad weather?

• AOnly diversions occurred
• BFlights were delayed and some cancelledCorrect
• CNo delays reported
• DOnly cancellations occurred

Explanation Scores of flights were delayed and some were cancelled in addition to the diversions.

Q1 What is the main demand of the plea to be heard by the Supreme Court on August 24 regarding Jharkhand Public Service exams?

• ATo conduct re-examination immediately
• BTo transfer the investigation from State CID to CBICorrect
• CTo cancel the Jharkhand Public Service exams permanently
• DTo appoint a new examination agency

Explanation The plea seeks transfer of the investigation from the State CID to the CBI to ensure an impartial probe.

Q2 According to the plea, what should be done despite the State government cancelling the Jharkhand Public Service examination?

• AReopen the cancelled examination
• BFix accountability and bring wrongdoers to justiceCorrect
• CConduct the examination online
• DIncrease the number of exam centers

Explanation The petition argues that accountability should be fixed and wrongdoers brought to justice despite the cancellation.

Q3 Which court is scheduled to hear the plea regarding the Jharkhand Public Service exam irregularities?

• AJharkhand High Court
• BSupreme Court of IndiaCorrect
• CCentral Administrative Tribunal
• DDistrict Court of Ranchi

Explanation The Supreme Court of India will hear the plea on August 24.

Q1 What did the ICMR clarify about the H1N1 strain currently circulating in India?

• AA new strain of H1N1 has emerged
• BNo new strain of H1N1 is in circulationCorrect
• CH1N1 has been eradicated
• DH1N1 vaccines are ineffective

Explanation ICMR stated that no new strain of H1N1 is currently circulating in India.

Q2 According to ICMR, how effective are the existing vaccines against the circulating influenza strains?

• AThey are ineffective
• BThey are partially effective
• CThey remain effectiveCorrect
• DEffectiveness is unknown

Explanation ICMR confirmed that the existing vaccines remain effective against the circulating influenza strains.

Q3 Who did ICMR identify as being at higher risk of complications from the seasonal flu?

• AChildren under 5 years
• BPeople with underlying medical conditionsCorrect
• CHealthy adults
• DVaccinated individuals

Explanation ICMR noted that people with underlying medical conditions are at risk of complications from seasonal flu.

Q1 Who has the CBI booked on corruption charges related to aviation training aircraft procurement?

• AFormer Director of Flying Training Capt Anil GillCorrect
• BCurrent DGCA Chairman
• CMinister of Civil Aviation
• DCEO of an aviation firm

Explanation The CBI has booked former Director of Flying Training Capt Anil Gill on corruption charges.

Q2 What method did Capt Anil Gill allegedly use to facilitate procurement of training aircraft at nominal prices?

• AThrough benami or shell entities managed by his relativesCorrect
• BBy direct government tenders
• CBy international auctions
• DThrough public-private partnerships

Explanation Gill allegedly facilitated procurement through benami or shell entities managed by his close relatives.

Q3 What did the CBI probe reveal about the network involved in the corruption case?

• AA systematic network of corporate entities controlled by Gill's family membersCorrect
• BA single company unrelated to the accused
• CNo evidence of wrongdoing
• DOnly foreign companies were involved

Explanation The probe revealed a systematic network of corporate entities controlled by the immediate and extended family members of Captain Anil Gill.

Q1 What action did the Securities Appellate Tribunal take regarding the SEBI order against ZEEL and its CEO?

• AUpheld the SEBI order fully
• BStayed the SEBI order for a limited periodCorrect
• CIncreased the duration of the SEBI ban
• DDismissed the case entirely

Explanation The Securities Appellate Tribunal stayed the SEBI order, allowing ZEEL and its CEO to continue their capital market activities during the stay period.

Q2 For how long was ZEEL debarred from capital markets according to the SEBI order that was stayed?

• AOne year
• BTwo monthsCorrect
• CSix months
• DThree months

Explanation The SEBI order had debarred ZEEL for two months, which was stayed by the Securities Appellate Tribunal.

Q3 Who is the CEO of ZEEL mentioned in the Hyderabad land pledge case?

• ASubhash Chandra
• BPunit GoenkaCorrect
• CSunbright Mauritius
• DRajan Anandan

Explanation Punit Goenka is the CEO of ZEEL involved in the Hyderabad land pledge case.

Q1 What is the length of the Delhi stretch of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway that has begun trial runs?

• A5 km
• B9 kmCorrect
• C15 km
• D20 km

Explanation The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway's 9-km Delhi stretch has started trial runs.

Q2 Which two cities does the new 9-km Delhi stretch of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway provide a route between?

• ADelhi and Mumbai
• BFaridabad and JaipurCorrect
• CDelhi and Jaipur
• DFaridabad and Mumbai

Explanation The new 9-km Delhi stretch offers a route connecting Faridabad and Jaipur.

Q3 What traffic issue does the new Delhi stretch of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway aim to ease?

• ATraffic on Mathura RoadCorrect
• BTraffic on NH-44
• CTraffic on Outer Ring Road
• DTraffic on NH-48

Explanation The new expressway stretch aims to ease traffic congestion on Mathura Road.

Q1 What concerns have been raised regarding the Trump administration's recent actions related to elections?

• AUse of emergency powers to influence the November voteCorrect
• BReducing federal influence over elections
• CIncreasing state autonomy in election processes
• DPromoting voting rights without interference

Explanation The Trump administration's actions have sparked fears about the use of emergency powers to influence the November vote.

Q2 Who has expressed concerns about the Trump administration's election-related actions?

• AVoting rights groups and election expertsCorrect
• BState governments
• CThe Supreme Court
• DInternational observers

Explanation Voting rights groups and election experts have viewed the actions as attempts to increase federal influence over elections.

Q1 What is the proposed change to the banking workweek that led to strikes by bank unions?

• ABanks to remain closed on all Saturdays with increased daily working hours on weekdaysCorrect
• BBanks to operate 7 days a week with reduced working hours
• CBanks to close on Sundays only with no change in working hours
• DBanks to reduce working hours on all days without any closures

Explanation The proposed arrangement involves banks closing on all Saturdays and increasing working hours by about 40 minutes on the remaining five days.

Q2 Besides the 5-day banking week, what other demands are bank unions striking over?

• APLI scheme and pension demandsCorrect
• BSalary increments and holiday bonuses
• CNew technology adoption and training
• DBranch expansion and customer service improvements

Explanation The strikes also address demands related to the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and pension issues.

Q1 How much credit did Indian Bank sanction in Chennai for retail, agriculture, and MSME sectors?

• A₹1,125 croreCorrect
• B₹2,080 crore
• C₹575 crore
• D₹1,700 crore

Explanation Indian Bank sanctioned ₹1,125 crore in Chennai for retail, agriculture, and MSME sectors as part of its campaign.

Q2 What was the total value of credit proposals mobilised by Indian Bank during the campaign?

• A₹1,125 crore
• B₹2,080 croreCorrect
• C₹575 crore
• D₹3,000 crore

Explanation The campaign mobilised credit proposals amounting to ₹2,080 crore.

Q3 How much amount was disbursed by Indian Bank from the sanctioned credit during the campaign?

• A₹1,125 crore
• B₹2,080 crore
• C₹575 croreCorrect
• D₹1,000 crore

Explanation Out of the sanctioned amount, ₹575 crore was disbursed by Indian Bank.

Q1 Which medal did the Indian badminton pair Treesa-Gayatri win at the BWF World Championships?

• AGold
• BSilver
• CBronzeCorrect
• DNo medal

Explanation Treesa-Gayatri won the bronze medal at the BWF World Championships.

Q2 Which pair defeated Treesa-Gayatri in the semifinals of the BWF World Championships?

• AJia Yifan and Zhang Shuxian
• BLiu and TanCorrect
• CP.V. Sindhu and Saina Nehwal
• DNo one, they won the final

Explanation Treesa-Gayatri lost to the Chinese pair Liu and Tan in the semifinals.

Q3 Which reigning Olympic champions did Treesa-Gayatri defeat in the quarterfinals?

• ALiu and Tan
• BJia Yifan and Zhang ShuxianCorrect
• CP.V. Sindhu and Saina Nehwal
• DNo reigning champions were defeated

Explanation Treesa-Gayatri defeated the reigning Olympic champions Jia Yifan and Zhang Shuxian in the quarterfinals.

Q1 What special occasion coincided with Syndrela Das winning the double crown in table tennis?

• AHer birthdayCorrect
• BNational Sports Day
• CIndependence Day
• DWorld Table Tennis Day

Explanation Syndrela Das won the double crown on her birthday, which motivated her to perform well.

Q2 Who claimed the men's title in the same table tennis tournament where Syndrela Das won the double crown?

• APayasCorrect
• BSyndrela Das
• CRohan
• DArjun

Explanation Payas claimed the men's title in the tournament where Syndrela Das won the double crown.

Q3 What motivated Syndrela Das to continue winning throughout the day?

• ADesire to celebrate her birthday in styleCorrect
• BPrize money
• CCoaching advice
• DSupport from family

Explanation Syndrela Das was motivated by the desire to celebrate her birthday in style.

Q1 By which year does India plan to establish the Bharatiya Antariksha Station?

• A2025
• B2030
• C2035Correct
• D2040

Explanation India aims to establish the Bharatiya Antariksha Station by 2035 as stated by ISRO chief V Narayanan.

Q2 What is the name of India's planned space station?

• AChandrayaan Station
• BBharatiya Antariksha StationCorrect
• CGaganyaan Station
• DAryabhata Station

Explanation India's planned space station is named the Bharatiya Antariksha Station.

Q3 Which Indian space mission is mentioned alongside the Bharatiya Antariksha Station?

• AChandrayaan
• BMangalyaan
• CGaganyaanCorrect
• DAditya-L1

Explanation The Gaganyaan mission is mentioned as being in the pipeline along with the Bharatiya Antariksha Station.