Daily Current Affairs 27 August 2026

Q1 What is the name of the pancreatic cancer drug recently approved by the US FDA?

• ARasonqueCorrect
• BDaraxonrasib
• CPancrelex
• DCancerex

Explanation The US FDA approved the pancreatic cancer drug named Rasonque.

Q2 What is significant about the newly approved drug Rasonque?

• AIt is a vaccine for pancreatic cancer
• BIt offers a new approach and improves survival in advanced pancreatic cancerCorrect
• CIt cures all types of cancer
• DIt is the first oral drug for diabetes

Explanation Rasonque offers a new approach to treating advanced pancreatic cancer and has been shown to improve survival.

Q3 Which organization approved the pancreatic cancer drug Rasonque?

• AUS FDACorrect
• BWHO
• CCDC
• DNIH

Explanation The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug Rasonque.

Q1 How many Indians are reported missing after the Nepal flash floods according to the Ministry of External Affairs?

• AOver 200
• BAt least 288Correct
• CMore than 350
• DExactly 300

Explanation The MEA confirmed that at least 288 Indians are still missing after the Nepal flash floods.

Q2 What specific aid is India mobilising to assist Nepal following the flash floods?

• ANDRF teams
• BArmy Corps of Engineers
• CBailey bridgesCorrect
• DMedical supplies

Explanation India is working on mobilising Bailey bridges as part of its humanitarian aid to Nepal.

Q3 Which of the following statements is true regarding the Nepal flash floods?

• AThe death toll has crossed 350Correct
• BOnly Indians are missing in the floods
• CIndia has deployed NDRF and Army Corps of Engineers
• DNo international citizens are reported missing

Explanation The death toll from the Nepal flash floods has crossed 350, and people from more than 30 countries are missing.

Q1 What recent agreement was made between India and China regarding their boundary talks?

• ATo advance boundary talks for an early harvestCorrect
• BTo withdraw troops from all disputed areas immediately
• CTo merge their border management forces
• DTo stop all border trade and pilgrimage activities

Explanation India and China agreed to advance boundary talks aiming for an early harvest of results.

Q2 What measures did India and China agree to strengthen communication along the Line of Actual Control?

• ASet up two new hotlines and two more meeting pointsCorrect
• BEstablish a joint military command
• CClose all existing hotlines
• DIncrease troop deployment without communication

Explanation They agreed to set up two new hotlines and two more meeting points to enhance communication along the LAC.

Q3 Which areas of cooperation were highlighted in the eight-point outcome of talks between Ajit Doval and Wang Yi?

• ABorder trade and pilgrimageCorrect
• BMilitary alliance and joint exercises
• CSpace exploration and technology sharing
• DCultural exchange programs only

Explanation The eight-point outcome highlighted cooperation in border trade and pilgrimage.

Q1 What caused the catastrophic flash floods in Nepal and China border areas in 2026?

• AA glacier collapseCorrect
• BHeavy monsoon rains
• CEarthquake-triggered landslides
• DDam failure

Explanation The flash floods were caused by a glacier collapse in the border areas of China and Nepal.

Q2 How many people from various countries are reported missing after the Nepal floods?

• AMore than 650Correct
• BAround 270
• CExactly 500
• DLess than 300

Explanation More than 650 foreigners from 33 countries are reported missing after the floods.

Q3 Which Indian states have people reported missing due to the Nepal floods?

• ABengaluru, Andhra Pradesh, KeralaCorrect
• BDelhi, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu
• CPunjab, Gujarat, Odisha
• DKarnataka, West Bengal, Rajasthan

Explanation People missing include those from Bengaluru, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala as per the reports.

Q1 Which districts in Nepal were worst hit by the flash floods in 2026?

• AKathmandu and Lalitpur
• BRasuwa and DhadingCorrect
• CPokhara and Chitwan
• DBiratnagar and Jhapa

Explanation The flash floods severely affected the Rasuwa and Dhading districts as reported.

Q2 What triggered the flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district in 2026?

• AHeavy monsoon rains
• BAvalanche of ice and rock causing surge in Bhotekoshi RiverCorrect
• CDam failure
• DGlacial melting due to heatwave

Explanation An avalanche of ice and rock caused a sudden surge in the Bhotekoshi River, triggering the flash floods.

Q3 How did India respond to the Nepal flash floods disaster in 2026?

• ASent military troops
• BClosed border crossings
• CSent first tranche of relief materials and provided emergency contact numbersCorrect
• DDeclared a state of emergency in Nepal

Explanation India sent relief materials and shared emergency contact numbers for affected Indian nationals.

Q1 What natural event triggered the flash flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district?

• AIce-rock avalancheCorrect
• BEarthquake
• CLandslide
• DHeavy rainfall

Explanation Scientists have identified an ice-rock avalanche as the trigger for the flash flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district.

Q2 Which river basin was affected by the flash flood in Nepal?

• ABhote Koshi River basinCorrect
• BKarnali River basin
• CGanges River basin
• DBagmati River basin

Explanation The flash flood swept through the Bhote Koshi River basin, causing widespread destruction.

Q3 What types of infrastructure were damaged by the Nepal flash flood?

• AVillages, roads, bridges, and hydropower projectsCorrect
• BAirports and railway stations
• CSchools and hospitals
• DPorts and harbors

Explanation The flood caused widespread destruction to villages, roads, bridges, and major hydropower projects.

Q1 What are rescuers in Nepal currently doing amid the flash floods?

• ACollecting LPG cylinders from debrisCorrect
• BBuilding new shelters
• CDistributing food supplies
• DEvacuating people by air

Explanation Rescuers are seen collecting LPG cylinders from the debris amid their search for survivors.

Q2 What natural disaster triggered the rescue operations in Nepal?

• AEarthquake
• BFlash floodsCorrect
• CLandslide
• DCyclone

Explanation The rescue efforts are in response to flash floods in Nepal.

Q3 What has gone viral related to the Nepal flash floods rescue efforts?

• AA video of rescuers distributing aid
• BA video of people retrieving LPG cylinders from debrisCorrect
• CA video of helicopter evacuations
• DA video of floodwaters receding

Explanation A video showing mostly men retrieving LPG cylinders from debris has gone viral.

Q1 What amount did Subhash Chandra agree to pay to settle creditor claims approved by the NCLT?

• A₹22,006.57 crore
• B₹6.5 croreCorrect
• C₹1,000 crore
• D₹500 crore

Explanation Subhash Chandra's resolution plan approved by the NCLT involved a payout of ₹6.5 crore to settle claims of ₹22,006.57 crore.

Q2 What percentage reduction in dues does Subhash Chandra's ₹6.5 crore payout represent?

• A50%
• B75%
• C99.97%Correct
• D90%

Explanation The payout of ₹6.5 crore represents a 99.97% reduction from the total dues of ₹22,006.57 crore.

Q3 Under which section of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code was Subhash Chandra's resolution plan approved?

• ASection 114Correct
• BSection 7
• CSection 29A
• DSection 31

Explanation The NCLT approved the resolution plan under Section 114 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.

Q1 How many tourists from Bengaluru were stranded due to the Nepal flash floods?

• A8Correct
• B30
• C15
• D50

Explanation According to the report, 8 tourists from Bengaluru were stranded in Nepal due to the flash floods.

Q2 Which government official assured support after speaking to a survivor from Karnataka?

• ADeputy CM G. Parameshwara
• BKarnataka CM D.K. ShivakumarCorrect
• CKerala CM
• DNepal Prime Minister

Explanation Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar spoke to a survivor and assured support.

Q3 What is the contact number provided for tourists from Kerala seeking assistance?

• A1800 425 3939
• B+91 88020 12345
• CBoth A and BCorrect
• DNo contact number provided

Explanation Tourists can contact the NoRKA Global Contact Centre at both 1800 425 3939 (toll-free) and +91 88020 12345 (missed call from abroad).

Q1 How many Tamil Nadu pilgrims were stranded in Nepal due to the flash floods?

• A100
• B148Correct
• C200
• D75

Explanation 148 people, part of a trip organized by the Isha Foundation, were stranded in Nepal as per the source.

Q2 Where did some of the stranded pilgrims take refuge during the Nepal flash floods?

• AKathmandu city center
• BArmed Police Force outpost at TimureCorrect
• CNepal Embassy in India
• DA local hotel in Pokhara

Explanation Occupants of one vehicle took refuge in an Armed Police Force outpost at Timure, about 150 km north of Kathmandu.

Q3 What action did the Tamil Nadu government take following the Nepal flash floods?

• ADeclared a state holiday
• BOrdered speedy and coordinated rescue efforts and announced helpline numbersCorrect
• CSent financial aid to Nepal
• DCancelled all pilgrim trips to Nepal

Explanation The Chief Minister ordered speedy and coordinated rescue efforts and the government announced helpline numbers.

Q1 How many total H1N1 cases have been reported in Delhi this year according to the latest update?

• A1,446
• B2,446Correct
• C3,446
• D4,446

Explanation Delhi has reported a total of 2,446 H1N1 cases this year as per the source.

Q2 What did Health Minister Pankaj Singh emphasize about the symptoms of H1N1 patients?

• APatients show severe symptoms
• BPatients generally show mild symptomsCorrect
• CPatients require immediate hospitalization
• DSymptoms are unknown

Explanation Pankaj Singh emphasized that patients generally show mild symptoms.

Q3 What action did the Health Minister take in response to the rising H1N1 cases?

• ADeclared a lockdown
• BHeld a review meeting with government hospitalsCorrect
• CAnnounced a vaccine drive
• DClosed all schools

Explanation The Health Minister held a review meeting with government hospitals to assess the situation.

Q1 What natural disaster recently affected Himalayan villages in Nepal near the Tibet border?

• AEarthquake
• BFlash floodCorrect
• CLandslide
• DAvalanche

Explanation The source states that powerful flash floods with muddy floodwaters surged through Himalayan villages in Nepal near the Tibet border.

Q2 Which organization released footage showing the floodwaters in Nepal's Himalayan districts?

• ANepal Army
• BNepal PoliceCorrect
• CNepal Red Cross
• DNepal Meteorological Department

Explanation Nepal Police released footage capturing the powerful currents of muddy floodwater in the Himalayan districts.

Q3 Where did the flash floods in Nepal occur according to the report?

• ATerai plains
• BKathmandu valley
• CHimalayan districts near Tibet borderCorrect
• DChitwan National Park

Explanation The floods occurred in the Himalayan districts near the Tibet border as per the source.

Q1 By how many points did the BSE Sensex decline on August 27, 2026?

• A183.15 pointsCorrect
• B539 points
• C126.80 points
• D24,207.75 points

Explanation The BSE Sensex declined by 183.15 points as per the latest closing data.

Q2 Which of the following companies was reported to have gained despite the market decline?

• AHDFC Bank
• BKotak Mahindra BankCorrect
• CSensex
• DNifty

Explanation Kotak Mahindra Bank was among the winners despite the overall market decline.

Q3 What was the closing value of the NSE Nifty on August 27, 2026?

• A77,472.94
• B24,207.75Correct
• C24,100
• D539

Explanation The NSE Nifty closed at 24,207.75 points on that day.

Q1 What is the primary purpose of Sembcorp Green Infra's ₹3,750 crore IPO?

• ATo expand its renewable energy projects
• BTo reduce the company's debtCorrect
• CTo acquire another company
• DTo increase dividend payouts

Explanation The IPO is an all-fresh-issue aimed primarily at reducing the company's debt.

Q2 Which regulatory body did Sembcorp Green Infra file draft papers with for its IPO?

• AReserve Bank of India
• BSecurities and Exchange Board of IndiaCorrect
• CMinistry of Finance
• DStock Exchange Board

Explanation Sembcorp Green Infra filed draft papers with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for the IPO.

Q3 Who is the backer of Sembcorp Green Infra mentioned in the IPO filing?

• AGovernment of India
• BTemasekCorrect
• CAdani Group
• DTata Group

Explanation Sembcorp Green Infra is backed by Temasek, as mentioned in the IPO filing.

Q1 According to the EAC-PM study, what was the efficiency percentage of public sector banks in FY26?

• A72.46%
• B85.00%
• C93.12%Correct
• D100%

Explanation The study found that the efficiency of public sector banks improved to 93.12% in FY26.

Q2 What were the key reasons cited for the improvement in public sector banks' efficiency according to the EAC-PM paper?

• AIncreased foreign investment and mergers
• BCapital infusion and technological upgradationCorrect
• CReduction in workforce and branch closures
• DHigher interest rates and loan recovery

Explanation The paper cited capital infusion and technological upgradation in select PSBs as key reasons for the improvement.

Q3 How did the efficiency of public sector banks change from FY20 to FY26 as per the EAC-PM study?

• ADecreased from 93.12% to 72.46%
• BIncreased from 72.46% to 93.12%Correct
• CRemained constant at 80%
• DFluctuated without a clear trend

Explanation The efficiency of PSBs improved from 72.46% in FY20 to 93.12% in FY26.

Q1 What amount of GST demand was quashed by the Supreme Court in favor of Tata Steel?

• A₹890.52 croreCorrect
• B₹1,755 crore
• C₹500 crore
• D₹2,000 crore

Explanation The Supreme Court quashed a GST demand of ₹890.52 crore against Tata Steel.

Q2 Which government issued a ₹1,755 crore demand notice against Tata Steel?

• AJharkhand governmentCorrect
• BMaharashtra government
• CKarnataka government
• DTamil Nadu government

Explanation The Jharkhand government issued the ₹1,755 crore demand notice against Tata Steel.

Q3 On what grounds did Tata Steel challenge the ₹1,755 crore demand notice?

• ALack of justification and substantive basisCorrect
• BProcedural delay
• CIncorrect tax slab
• DDouble taxation

Explanation Tata Steel challenged the demand notice citing lack of justification and substantive basis.

Q1 How much fresh equity funding has Air India requested from its owners?

• A$1.5 billionCorrect
• B$500 million
• C$2 billion
• D$1 billion

Explanation Air India has requested $1.5 billion in fresh equity funding from Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines.

Q2 Who are the owners from whom Air India is seeking fresh equity funding?

• ATata Sons and Singapore AirlinesCorrect
• BGovernment of India and Tata Sons
• CSingapore Airlines and Jet Airways
• DTata Sons and Indigo Airlines

Explanation Air India is seeking fresh equity funding from its owners, Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines.

Q3 What has caused Air India to seek fresh equity funding?

• AMounting losses and sharp deterioration in financial performanceCorrect
• BExpansion into new markets
• CMerger with another airline
• DGovernment regulations

Explanation The request follows a sharp deterioration in Air India's financial performance, with losses more than doubling.

Q1 Who officially scrapped the Parandur greenfield airport project in Tamil Nadu?

• ATamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph VijayCorrect
• BUnion Minister of Civil Aviation
• CTamil Nadu Governor
• DParandur Village Panchayat

Explanation Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay formally scrapped the Parandur airport project.

Q2 What is a major legal concern following the scrapping of the Parandur airport project?

• AWhether the government can return the acquired land to original ownersCorrect
• BHow to start construction immediately
• CHow to increase the project budget
• DHow to relocate the airport to another state

Explanation The key concern is whether the government can return the thousands of acres of land already acquired to the original owners under the Land Acquisition Act.

Q3 What was the estimated cost of the proposed Parandur greenfield airport project?

• A₹27,400 croreCorrect
• B₹10,000 crore
• C₹50,000 crore
• D₹5,000 crore

Explanation The Parandur airport project was proposed at an estimated cost of ₹27,400 crore.

Q1 Why was Cauvery water not released from Mettur Dam on the customary date of June 12 in 2026?

• ADue to inadequate storageCorrect
• BDue to heavy rainfall
• CDue to maintenance work
• DDue to political reasons

Explanation The water release was delayed because of inadequate storage in the dam.

Q2 When is Tamil Nadu CM Vijay scheduled to release water from Mettur Dam for Delta irrigation in 2026?

• AAugust 28
• BSeptember 1Correct
• CJune 12
• DAugust 26

Explanation CM Vijay will release water from Mettur Dam on September 1.

Q3 For how many days will the water be released from Mettur Dam starting September 1, 2026?

• A30 days
• B45 daysCorrect
• C60 days
• D15 days

Explanation Minister N. Anand announced that water will be released for a period of 45 days.

Q1 Who did Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz face in their opening US Open mixed doubles match?

• AErin Routliffe and Lloyd GlasspoolCorrect
• BElina Svitolina and Gael Monfils
• CNovak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka
• DSerena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz did not play together

Explanation Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz began their US Open mixed doubles campaign against Erin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool.

Q2 Which mixed doubles pair reached the semifinals at the US Open?

• ASerena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz
• BNovak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka
• CElina Svitolina and Gael MonfilsCorrect
• DErin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool

Explanation Spouses Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils reached the mixed doubles semifinals.

Q3 Which of the following players were eliminated from the US Open mixed doubles event?

• AElina Svitolina and Gael Monfils
• BSerena Williams and Carlos AlcarazCorrect
• CErin Routliffe and Lloyd Glasspool
• DNone of the above

Explanation Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz were knocked out of the mixed doubles event.