Daily Current Affairs 26 August 2026

Q1 What was India's response to the UNCERD report on 26 August 2026?

• AIndia accepted the concerns and promised reforms
• BIndia rejected the references as politically motivated and highly maliciousCorrect
• CIndia requested more time to respond to the allegations
• DIndia ignored the UNCERD report

Explanation India officially rejected the UNCERD references as politically motivated and highly malicious, as stated by the Ministry of External Affairs.

Q2 What concerns did UNCERD raise in its report regarding India?

• AEconomic sanctions against India
• BLarge-scale violations by law enforcement against ethnic and ethno-religious populationsCorrect
• CEnvironmental degradation in India
• DTrade disputes with neighboring countries

Explanation UNCERD raised concerns about reports alleging large-scale violations by law enforcement personnel against ethnic and ethno-religious populations in India.

Q3 Which Indian government body responded to the UNCERD report?

• AMinistry of Home Affairs
• BMinistry of External AffairsCorrect
• CSupreme Court of India
• DElection Commission of India

Explanation The Ministry of External Affairs responded to the UNCERD report and rejected the allegations.

Q1 What percentage of the Indian population is estimated to be affected by scoliosis?

• ALess than 1%
• B2-3%Correct
• C5-6%
• DMore than 10%

Explanation Scoliosis treatment centres in India estimate that around 2-3% of the population could be affected.

Q2 How does scoliosis screening in India compare to Western countries?

• AScreening is more common in India
• BScreening is routine in both India and Western countries
• CScreening is routine in Western countries but not in IndiaCorrect
• DScreening is not done in either India or Western countries

Explanation While screening of school children for scoliosis is routine in Western countries, it is not routine in India.

Q1 What was the New York City Mayor's stance on Mohan Bhagwat’s event at Madison Square Garden?

• AHe supported the event and promoted it
• BHe opposed the RSS and did not support the eventCorrect
• CHe organized the event
• DHe was neutral and fully endorsed the event

Explanation The NYC Mayor expressed opposition to the RSS and clarified that he does not support Mohan Bhagwat’s event.

Q2 Which groups participated in the protest against Mohan Bhagwat’s event at Madison Square Garden?

• AOnly Muslim organizations
• BOnly Hindu organizations
• CMuslim, Hindu, Sikh, Christian, Dalit, and interfaith organizationsCorrect
• DOnly Dalit organizations

Explanation The protest included representatives from Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Christian, Dalit, and interfaith organizations.

Q3 What did the New York City Mayor say about the city's jurisdiction over the event?

• AHe confirmed the city can cancel the event
• BHe was unsure if the city has jurisdiction to cancel a private eventCorrect
• CHe stated the event must proceed without restrictions
• DHe said the event is illegal

Explanation The Mayor clarified that he is unsure if the city has any jurisdiction on cancelling a private event in the U.S.

Q1 How many people were reported dead due to the flash floods in Nepal?

• A31Correct
• B105
• C50
• D26

Explanation According to Nepal police, 31 people have died due to the flash floods.

Q2 Which Indian state has increased vigilance due to the flash floods in Nepal?

• AUttar Pradesh
• BBiharCorrect
• CWest Bengal
• DAssam

Explanation Bihar authorities have stepped up vigilance amid the possibility of increased water flow in the Gandak River following the floods in Nepal.

Q3 How many Indians are reported missing due to the Nepal flash floods?

• A31
• B105Correct
• C50
• D75

Explanation 105 Indians are reported missing as a result of the flash floods in Nepal.

Q1 Which districts in east Rajasthan are at risk of flash floods due to heavy rain?

• ABharatpur, Dholpur, KarauliCorrect
• BJaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur
• CAlwar, Sikar, Jhunjhunu
• DBikaner, Barmer, Jaisalmer

Explanation Bharatpur, Dholpur, and Karauli districts in east Rajasthan are identified as flash flood risk areas.

Q2 Which of the following districts in west Uttar Pradesh is NOT mentioned as at risk of flash floods?

• AAgra
• BAligarh
• CKanpurCorrect
• DMathura

Explanation Kanpur is not listed among the districts at risk; Agra, Aligarh, and Mathura are mentioned.

Q3 What is the main weather event causing flash flood risks in north and central India?

• AHeavy rainCorrect
• BHeatwave
• CCyclone
• DSnowfall

Explanation Heavy rain is causing the flash flood risk in the specified districts.

Q1 According to Union Minister Piyush Goyal, approximately how many startups does India have today?

• A400-500
• B50,000
• C100,000
• DNearly 250,000Correct

Explanation Piyush Goyal stated that India's startup count has grown to nearly 250,000 today.

Q2 During his visit to Japan, what did Piyush Goyal emphasize about India's startup ecosystem?

• AIt has declined over the past decade
• BIt has grown from 400-500 startups to nearly 250,000Correct
• CIt is limited to financial services only
• DIt has no cooperation with Japan

Explanation Goyal emphasized that India's startup ecosystem has grown from 400-500 startups a decade ago to nearly 250,000 today.

Q3 What ongoing cooperation did Piyush Goyal highlight during his Japan visit?

• ASpace exploration
• BFinancial services and industriesCorrect
• CAgriculture and fisheries
• DEducation and tourism

Explanation Goyal highlighted ongoing cooperation between India and Japan in financial services and industries.

Q1 What has the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stated about the Indian economy amid global uncertainties?

• AThe Indian economy is resilient despite global uncertaintiesCorrect
• BThe Indian economy is severely impacted by global uncertainties
• CThe Indian economy is unaffected by global trends
• DThe Indian economy is declining due to internal factors

Explanation The RBI stated that the Indian economy remains resilient despite ongoing global uncertainties.

Q2 According to the IMF chief, what is the current state of global economic risks?

• ARisks are more balanced than before but still tilted to the downsideCorrect
• BRisks have completely disappeared
• CRisks are overwhelmingly positive
• DRisks are unchanged and highly negative

Explanation The IMF chief noted that global economic risks are more balanced than around the Spring Meetings but remain tilted to the downside.

Q3 Which factors are influencing the global economic 'tug of war' mentioned by the IMF chief?

• AArtificial intelligence and oil shocksCorrect
• BTrade wars and inflation
• CClimate change and pandemics
• DCurrency fluctuations and interest rates

Explanation The IMF chief highlighted artificial intelligence and oil shocks as key factors influencing the global economic tug of war.

Q1 By how much did the annual UPI transaction volume increase from 2016-17 to 2025-26?

• AAbout 1,300 times
• BAbout 13,000 timesCorrect
• CAbout 4,000 times
• DAbout 24,000 times

Explanation The annual UPI transaction volume rose from 1.78 crore in 2016-17 to more than 24,162 crore in 2025-26, an almost 13,000-fold increase.

Q2 What was the approximate annual UPI transaction volume in 2025-26?

• A1.78 crore
• B24,162 croreCorrect
• C13,000 crore
• D4,000 crore

Explanation The annual UPI transaction volume in 2025-26 was more than 24,162 crore.

Q3 According to the Finance Ministry, how much did the value of UPI transactions increase over 10 years?

• AAbout 1,300-fold
• BAbout 4,000-foldCorrect
• CAbout 13,000-fold
• DAbout 24,000-fold

Explanation The value of transactions through UPI rose nearly 4,000-fold during the 10-year period.

Q1 By what percentage did LRS remittances rise in June 2026?

• A6.46%Correct
• B20%
• C46%
• D0.46%

Explanation LRS remittances rose by 6.46% in June 2026 as stated in the sources.

Q2 What was the value of outward investment in equity and debt by Indians in June 2026?

• A$0.20 billion
• B$0.46 billionCorrect
• C$1 billion
• D$0.30 billion

Explanation Outward investment in equity/debt surged to an all-time high of $0.46 billion in June 2026.

Q3 What was the year-on-year percentage increase in remittances in June 2026?

• A6.46%
• B20%Correct
• C46%
• D10%

Explanation Remittances increased by 20% year-on-year in June 2026 due to higher overseas investments.

Q1 What recent action has the US taken regarding visa applications worldwide?

• APaused visa applications and appointmentsCorrect
• BIncreased the number of visa appointments
• CStarted issuing visas without interviews
• DExtended visa validity periods

Explanation The US has paused visa applications and appointments worldwide as part of an immigration crackdown.

Q2 How were applicants with scheduled US visa interviews informed about the change?

• AThey received phone calls
• BThey were emailed about the cancellationCorrect
• CThey were notified through postal mail
• DThey were not informed

Explanation Applicants with scheduled visa interviews were emailed that their appointments had been cancelled.

Q3 What did the US government promise to applicants whose visa appointments were cancelled?

• AImmediate refund of fees
• BNew dates and times will be shared laterCorrect
• CVisa interviews will be waived
• DPermanent suspension of visa applications

Explanation Applicants were informed that new dates and times for their visa interviews would be communicated later.

Q1 What was a key proposal discussed by Iran and Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz?

• AEstablishing a joint temporary navigational corridorCorrect
• BBuilding a permanent bridge across the Strait
• CClosing the Strait to all shipping traffic
• DHanding over control to a third country

Explanation The joint statement mentioned a proposed framework including a joint temporary navigational corridor.

Q2 Who represented Iran and Oman in the talks on the Strait of Hormuz?

• AAbbas Araghchi and Badr AlbusaidiCorrect
• BHassan Rouhani and Sultan Qaboos
• CMohammad Javad Zarif and Yusuf bin Alawi
• DAli Khamenei and Haitham bin Tariq

Explanation Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi led the discussions.

Q3 What cooperative action did Iran and Oman agree to undertake in the Strait of Hormuz?

• AClearing mines from the waterwayCorrect
• BInstalling new oil pipelines
• CBuilding naval bases
• DIncreasing tariffs on shipping

Explanation The joint statement included both countries working to clear mines from the waterway.

Q1 From which city did the US military Boeing C-17 Globemaster III fly directly to Moscow?

• ARigaCorrect
• BKiev
• CWashington D.C.
• DBerlin

Explanation The plane flew directly from Riga, Latvia, to Moscow.

Q2 What was the Kremlin's response to the landing of the US military plane in Moscow?

• AThey confirmed the plane's mission
• BThey denied the plane landed
• CThey said they have no informationCorrect
• DThey welcomed the plane

Explanation The Kremlin stated that it has no information regarding the US military plane's arrival.

Q3 What is the tail number of the US military Boeing Globemaster that landed in Moscow?

• A07-7181Correct
• B09-1234
• C05-6789
• D08-4321

Explanation The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III carried the US-registered tail number 07-7181.

Q1 Who did NSA Ajit Doval meet in Beijing for border talks on August 25, 2026?

• AWang YiCorrect
• BHan Zheng
• CLi Keqiang
• DXi Jinping

Explanation Ajit Doval held border talks with Wang Yi in Beijing on August 25, 2026.

Q2 Which Chinese leader did Ajit Doval call on ahead of the border talks?

• AHan ZhengCorrect
• BWang Yi
• CLi Keqiang
• DZhao Leji

Explanation Ahead of the talks, Ajit Doval called on Han Zheng, Vice-President of China.

Q3 What was a key focus of the talks between Ajit Doval and Wang Yi?

• AStrengthening economic, political, and multilateral relationsCorrect
• BSigning a free trade agreement
• CDiscussing cultural exchanges
• DPlanning a joint military exercise

Explanation They exchanged views on strengthening relations in economic, political, and multilateral areas.

Q1 Which Indian companies were sanctioned by the US under Operation Economic Outcast?

• APortease Partners LLP, Sadashiva Overseas Limited, PP Softtech, Prakrutees InfraCorrect
• BReliance Industries, Tata Group, Infosys, Wipro
• CAdani Group, Larsen & Toubro, Mahindra & Mahindra, HCL
• DBharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, HDFC, Maruti Suzuki

Explanation The US sanctioned Portease Partners LLP, Sadashiva Overseas Limited, PP Softtech, and Prakrutees Infra for importing Iranian petroleum products.

Q2 What is the main reason for the US sanctioning the four Indian firms?

• AImporting Iranian petroleum productsCorrect
• BViolating US trade tariffs
• CEngaging in cyber espionage
• DExporting technology to China

Explanation The sanctions were imposed because the Indian firms imported petroleum products from Iran.

Q3 Which country opposed the US sanctions against Iran as mentioned in the reports?

• AChinaCorrect
• BRussia
• CUnited Kingdom
• DJapan

Explanation China opposed the US measures against Iran as part of Operation Economic Outcast.

Q1 According to former CDS Anil Chauhan, what might have landed on Pakistan's Kirana Hills during Operation Sindoor?

• AA loitering munitionCorrect
• BA ballistic missile
• CA drone surveillance unit
• DAn artillery shell

Explanation Former CDS Anil Chauhan stated that one of the loitering munitions might have landed on Pakistan's Kirana Hills during Operation Sindoor.

Q2 What is significant about the Kirana Hills area near Pakistan's Sargodha?

• AIt hosts nuclear-related facilitiesCorrect
• BIt is a major commercial hub
• CIt is a tourist destination
• DIt is a coastal area

Explanation The Kirana Hills area near Pakistan's Sargodha is known to host nuclear-related facilities.

Q3 Who made the statement regarding the loitering munition hitting Kirana Hills?

• AFormer Chief of Defence Staff Anil ChauhanCorrect
• BPrime Minister of India
• CPakistan's Defence Minister
• DChief of Army Staff

Explanation The statement was made by former Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan.

Q1 What decision did Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announce regarding the Parandur airport project?

• AThe project will be expanded with more funding
• BThe project will be dropped by the governmentCorrect
• CThe project will be shifted to another state
• DThe project will be privatized

Explanation CM Vijay announced that the Parandur airport project will be dropped by the Tamil Nadu government.

Q2 What development is planned at the existing Chennai Airport following the dropping of the Parandur airport project?

• AConstruction of Terminal 5Correct
• BClosure of the airport
• CBuilding a new runway
• DRelocation of the airport

Explanation Terminal 5 is planned to be constructed at the existing Chennai Airport.

Q3 How did the villagers of Ekanapuram express their gratitude to CM Vijay?

• ABy organizing a festival
• BBy naming a lane as C. Joseph Vijay RoadCorrect
• CBy gifting him agricultural produce
• DBy building a statue

Explanation The villagers of Ekanapuram decided to name a lane in their village as C. Joseph Vijay Road to thank CM Vijay.

Q1 What recent historic achievement did the Indian women's cricket team accomplish before focusing on the Asia Cup T20?

• AWinning the first-ever women's Test match at Lord'sCorrect
• BWinning the Asia Cup T20
• CWinning the Asian Games cricket gold
• DDefeating Australia in a Test match

Explanation India won the first-ever women's Test match at Lord's by defeating England last month.

Q2 Where will the upcoming Asia Cup T20, which the Indian women's cricket team is preparing for, be held?

• AIndia
• BEngland
• CUAECorrect
• DAustralia

Explanation The Asia Cup T20 will be held in the UAE.

Q3 Who is the captain of the Indian women's cricket team expressing confidence ahead of the Asia Cup and Asian Games?

• AMithali Raj
• BHarmanpreet KaurCorrect
• CSmriti Mandhana
• DJhulan Goswami

Explanation Harmanpreet Kaur is the captain who spoke about the team's winning culture and hunger for more success.

Q1 Why was Sri Lankan cricketer Prabath Jayasuriya reprimanded by the ICC?

• AFor dissent against an umpire's decision
• BFor flinging his gloves after dismissalCorrect
• CFor ball tampering during the match
• DFor excessive appealing

Explanation Prabath Jayasuriya was reprimanded for flinging his gloves after being dismissed, which breached the ICC Code of Conduct.

Q2 Who dismissed Prabath Jayasuriya leading to his breach of the Code of Conduct?

• ARavindra Jadeja
• BManav SutharCorrect
• CJasprit Bumrah
• DRavichandran Ashwin

Explanation Indian spinner Manav Suthar dismissed Jayasuriya, after which he flung his gloves.

Q3 During which match did Prabath Jayasuriya breach the ICC Code of Conduct?

• AFirst Test between India and Sri Lanka
• BSecond Test between India and Sri LankaCorrect
• COne Day International between India and Sri Lanka
• DT20 International between India and Sri Lanka

Explanation The incident occurred on day two of the second Test match between India and Sri Lanka.