Daily Current Affairs 30 August 2026

Q1 Who were the victims run over by the Chennai Central Suburban – Tiruchanur MEMU train near Arakkonam railway station?

• AK. Valli and her two sons, K. Bharath and K. SanthoshCorrect
• BA group of railway workers
• CPassengers of the goods engine
• DLocal commuters crossing the road

Explanation The victims were identified as K. Valli (27) and her two sons, K. Bharath (7) and K. Santhosh (3), who were run over by the train near Arakkonam railway station.

Q2 What other railway incident occurred near Arakkonam railway station around the same time?

• AA goods engine derailedCorrect
• BA passenger train collided with a truck
• CA bridge collapsed
• DA fire broke out in the station

Explanation A goods engine derailed near Arakkonam railway station, as reported shortly before the accident involving the woman and her sons.

Q1 Which prestigious award was conferred on PM Narendra Modi by Uzbekistan?

• AOrder of Oliy Darajali DostlikCorrect
• BOrder of Friendship
• CNishan-e-Pakistan
• DOrder of the Rising Sun

Explanation PM Narendra Modi was conferred with Uzbekistan's highest state award, the Order of Oliy Darajali Dostlik.

Q2 Who presented the Oliy Darajali Dostlik Order to PM Modi?

• APresident Shavkat MirziyoyevCorrect
• BPrime Minister of Uzbekistan
• CForeign Minister of Uzbekistan
• DSpeaker of Uzbekistan's Parliament

Explanation The award was presented by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during PM Modi's visit to Tashkent.

Q3 What significance did PM Modi attribute to the award?

• ADedicated it to bilateral ties between India and UzbekistanCorrect
• BDedicated it to the Indian Armed Forces
• CDedicated it to the people of Uzbekistan
• DDedicated it to the United Nations

Explanation PM Modi dedicated the honour to the bilateral ties between India and Uzbekistan.

Q1 What is the reported death toll due to the floods along the Nepal-China border?

• A675
• B734Correct
• C800
• D500

Explanation The death toll has risen to at least 734 as per the latest reports.

Q2 Which country sent tunnel experts to assist Nepal in rescue operations?

• AIndia
• BChinaCorrect
• CUnited States
• DNepal itself

Explanation China sent 5 tunnel experts to assist Nepalese rescue teams.

Q3 How many Indian nationals were rescued during the Nepal floods?

• A50
• B114Correct
• C200
• D300

Explanation 114 Indian nationals were rescued amid the ongoing rescue operations.

Q1 As of the latest reports, what is the current value of bilateral trade between India and Uzbekistan?

• A$1.5 billionCorrect
• B$3 billion
• C$500 million
• D$2 billion

Explanation The bilateral trade between India and Uzbekistan is currently valued at $1.5 billion.

Q2 What is the target bilateral trade value that India and Uzbekistan aim to achieve in the next three years?

• A$2 billion
• B$3 billionCorrect
• C$4 billion
• D$1.5 billion

Explanation India and Uzbekistan expect to double their bilateral trade to about $3 billion over the next three years.

Q3 During PM Modi's visit, India was described as being among the top how many trade partners of Uzbekistan?

• ATop 5
• BTop 10Correct
• CTop 15
• DTop 20

Explanation India is among the top 10 trade partners of Uzbekistan.

Q1 How many Indian nationals have been rescued from the Nepal floods as per the latest reports?

• A88Correct
• B320
• C287
• D4

Explanation The Ministry of External Affairs reported that 88 Indians have been rescued from the Nepal floods.

Q2 What specialized teams has India sent to assist in the Nepal flood relief efforts?

• AForensic and tunnel rescue teamsCorrect
• BMedical and firefighting teams
• CMilitary and aviation teams
• DEngineering and construction teams

Explanation India has sent forensic teams and specialized tunnel rescue teams to assist in the ongoing relief efforts in Nepal.

Q3 From which district were four Indian nationals rescued during the Nepal floods?

• ARasuwaCorrect
• BKathmandu
• CPokhara
• DChitwan

Explanation Four Indian nationals were rescued from a hydropower project in Rasuwa district during the Nepal floods.

Q1 Why has Nepal requested early power imports from India in 2026?

• ADue to damage to its hydropower capacity caused by floodsCorrect
• BTo meet increased winter demand
• CBecause of a new trade agreement with India
• DTo export surplus power to India

Explanation Nepal's hydropower capacity was hit by floods, prompting it to seek early power imports from India.

Q2 When does Nepal usually import electricity from India?

• ADuring the summer months
• BDuring the winter monthsCorrect
• CThroughout the year
• DOnly during flood seasons

Explanation Nepal usually imports electricity from India during the winter months.

Q3 What specific request did Nepal make regarding the power import process?

• ATo increase the volume of power imports
• BTo process the approvals for power imports in SeptemberCorrect
• CTo reduce the cost of imported electricity
• DTo build new transmission lines

Explanation Nepal asked that the required approvals for sending power be processed in September itself.

Q1 As of the latest reports, what is the approximate death toll due to the Nepal flash floods?

• A579
• B675Correct
• C1500
• D3000

Explanation The death toll has risen to 675 as per the latest figures from Nepal and China.

Q2 How many Indians are reported missing or stranded due to the Nepal flash floods?

• A85 missing, 98 stranded
• B320 missing, 400 strandedCorrect
• C400 missing, 320 stranded
• D98 missing, 85 stranded

Explanation The MEA reported at least 320 Indians missing and around 400 stranded on the Chinese side.

Q3 What action did the Nepal government take to aid the rescue operations after the flash floods?

• ADeclared a national emergency
• BAllowed foreign experts to join the search operationCorrect
• CClosed borders with China
• DRequested military intervention

Explanation The Nepal government allowed foreign experts to join the search operation following diplomatic pressure.

Q1 Which West Bank village was attacked by Israeli settlers in August 2026?

• AQusraCorrect
• BHebron
• CRamallah
• DBethlehem

Explanation The attack took place in the village of Qusra near Nablus, as reported in the sources.

Q2 Who condemned the settler attack in Qusra as reported in August 2026?

• AIsraeli President Isaac HerzogCorrect
• BPalestinian Authority President
• CUN Secretary-General
• DUS Secretary of State

Explanation Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemned the attack, along with Israel's Foreign Ministry.

Q3 What action did the settlers take during the attack on Qusra village?

• ABlocked supplies from entering Palestinian housesCorrect
• BSet up checkpoints for peaceful dialogue
• COrganized humanitarian aid
• DHeld a protest outside the village

Explanation The settlers blocked supplies from entering Palestinian houses, trapping residents inside.

Q1 Why was the NEET-PG 2026 exam at the Sitapura centre in Jaipur rescheduled?

• ADue to a power outage causing system shutdownsCorrect
• BBecause of a natural disaster
• CDue to administrative errors in seating arrangements
• DBecause of a strike by exam staff

Explanation The exam was rescheduled because of a power outage that caused multiple system shutdowns during the exam.

Q2 On which date was the NEET-PG 2026 exam at the Sitapura centre rescheduled?

• ASeptember 1, 2026
• BSeptember 3, 2026
• CSeptember 5, 2026Correct
• DSeptember 7, 2026

Explanation The exam was rescheduled to September 5, 2026, for candidates at the Sitapura centre.

Q3 What action did candidates take after the power failure disrupted the NEET-PG 2026 exam at Jaipur centres?

• AThey protested outside the centresCorrect
• BThey immediately left the exam hall
• CThey requested exam postponement online
• DThey continued the exam without interruption

Explanation Candidates protested outside the centres after experiencing multiple system shutdowns due to power failure.

Q1 Why did Kolkata Police file a suo motu FIR against Mamata Banerjee?

• AFor violating Calcutta High Court conditions during a TMCP foundation day eventCorrect
• BFor organizing an unauthorized rally in Kolkata
• CFor making inflammatory speeches against the government
• DFor not attending the court hearing

Explanation The FIR was filed because Mamata Banerjee allegedly violated Calcutta High Court conditions during the TMCP foundation day event.

Q2 What was the specific violation of the Calcutta High Court order during the TMCP foundation day event?

• AThe event was held without police permission
• BThe event continued beyond the court-ordered time of 3 p.m.Correct
• CThe event was held at an unauthorized location
• DThe event included banned political slogans

Explanation The court had ordered the event to be held from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., but it went beyond 3 p.m. as Mamata Banerjee could not finish her speech in time.

Q3 Where was the FIR against Mamata Banerjee registered?

• APark Street Police Station
• BHastings Police StationCorrect
• CSalt Lake Police Station
• DEsplanade Police Station

Explanation The FIR was registered at Hastings Police Station.

Q1 Why is HDFC Bank searching for an external candidate for the CEO position?

• ATo comply with Reserve Bank of India's rule requiring multiple namesCorrect
• BTo replace the current CEO immediately
• CTo expand its international presence
• DTo reduce operational costs

Explanation HDFC Bank is searching for an external candidate to align with the RBI's rule that banks must submit multiple names for the CEO position.

Q2 Who is the internal candidate being considered by HDFC Bank for the CEO role?

• ASashidhar Jagdishan
• BKaizad BharuchaCorrect
• CAditya Puri
• DUday Kotak

Explanation The internal candidate considered is Deputy Managing Director Kaizad Bharucha.

Q3 What is the position held by Kaizad Bharucha at HDFC Bank?

• AChief Financial Officer
• BDeputy Managing DirectorCorrect
• CChief Operating Officer
• DHead of Retail Banking

Explanation Kaizad Bharucha is the Deputy Managing Director at HDFC Bank.

Q1 Who is the HDFC Bank CEO deciding not to seek reappointment in 2026?

• ASashidhar JagdishanCorrect
• BAditya Puri
• CUday Kotak
• DChanda Kochhar

Explanation Sashidhar Jagdishan, the current CEO of HDFC Bank, has decided not to seek reappointment.

Q2 What action has the HDFC Bank board taken following the CEO's decision?

• AFast-tracked the process to select and appoint a successorCorrect
• BExtended the CEO's term by one year
• CMerged with another bank
• DAppointed an interim CEO immediately

Explanation The board decided to fast-track the process for selection and appointment of the CEO's successor.

Q3 When is Sashidhar Jagdishan expected to retire as HDFC Bank CEO?

• AOctober 2026Correct
• BDecember 2026
• CJanuary 2027
• DAugust 2026

Explanation He is expected to retire in October 2026 as per the reports.

Q1 Who did India's Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal meet in Chile to discuss trade pact talks?

• AChile’s Vice-Minister of International Economic Relations Paula Estévez WeinsteinCorrect
• BChile’s President
• CChile’s Finance Minister
• DChile’s Trade Union Leader

Explanation Rajesh Agrawal met Chile’s Vice-Minister of International Economic Relations Paula Estévez Weinstein to discuss the trade pact talks.

Q2 What is the timeline India has committed to for concluding the trade pact talks with Chile?

• AWithin this year (2026)Correct
• BBy 2028
• CWithin the next five years
• DNo specific timeline given

Explanation India has committed to concluding the trade pact talks with Chile within the year 2026.

Q3 What was the purpose of Rajesh Agrawal's visit to Chile?

• ATo review progress of trade pact talksCorrect
• BTo attend a cultural festival
• CTo sign a defense agreement
• DTo inaugurate an Indian embassy

Explanation Rajesh Agrawal visited Chile to review the progress of the trade pact talks between India and Chile.

Q1 What fiscal target did India achieve as announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during her US visit?

• AMeeting the FY26 fiscal consolidation targetCorrect
• BReducing borrowing to 30% of GDP by 2030
• CAchieving zero fiscal deficit in FY26
• DIncreasing borrowing to 60% of GDP by 2030

Explanation Nirmala Sitharaman stated that India met its fiscal consolidation target for FY26.

Q2 What is the government's borrowing target relative to GDP by the year 2030 as stated by Nirmala Sitharaman?

• AReduce borrowing to 50% of GDPCorrect
• BIncrease borrowing to 70% of GDP
• CMaintain borrowing at 60% of GDP
• DEliminate borrowing completely

Explanation The Finance Minister said the government aims to reduce borrowing to 50% of GDP by 2030.

Q1 What amount was Subhash Chandra allowed to pay against the admitted claims by the NCLT?

• A₹6.5 croreCorrect
• B₹22,006.57 crore
• C₹625 crore
• D₹1.6 crore

Explanation The NCLT allowed Subhash Chandra to pay ₹6.5 crore against admitted claims of ₹22,006.57 crore.

Q2 Which financial institution decided not to challenge the NCLT approval of Subhash Chandra's repayment plan?

• AIndiabulls Housing FinanceCorrect
• BUnion Bank
• CCanara Bank
• DLIC Housing Finance

Explanation Indiabulls Housing Finance chose not to challenge the NCLT approval, stating it had recovered more than the amount disbursed.

Q3 Which entities are challenging the NCLT decision allowing Subhash Chandra's repayment plan?

• AUnion Bank, Canara Bank, LIC Housing FinanceCorrect
• BIndiabulls Housing Finance only
• CZee Group
• DNational Company Law Appellate Tribunal

Explanation Union Bank, Canara Bank, and LIC Housing Finance are challenging the NCLT decision by filing appeals.

Q1 When is the 57th GST Council meeting scheduled to take place?

• AAugust 29, 2026
• BSeptember 12, 2026Correct
• COctober 1, 2026
• DDecember 31, 2026

Explanation The 57th GST Council meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2026.

Q2 Who chairs the GST Council meetings?

• APrime Minister
• BFinance MinisterCorrect
• CMinister of State for Finance
• DChief Justice of India

Explanation The GST Council is chaired by the Finance Minister.

Q3 What is a key agenda item for the 57th GST Council meeting?

• AIncreasing GST rates
• BEasing compliance and addressing blocked input tax creditCorrect
• CIntroducing new taxes
• DMerging GST with income tax

Explanation The agenda is expected to focus on easing compliance and addressing blocked input tax credit.

Q1 By what percentage have cotton yarn prices risen, causing concern among apparel exporters?

• A40%
• B50%
• C60%Correct
• D70%

Explanation Cotton yarn prices have risen by 60%, as reported by the sources, leading to concerns among apparel exporters.

Q2 What measure are apparel exporters seeking in response to the rise in cotton yarn prices?

• AIncrease in import duties
• BExport curbs on cotton yarnCorrect
• CSubsidies for fuel costs
• DReduction in international market opportunities

Explanation Apparel exporters are seeking export curbs on cotton yarn to stabilize prices amid the price hike.

Q3 What additional cost pressures are affecting manufacturers besides the rise in cotton yarn prices?

• AHigher labor wages
• BIncreased raw material and fuel costsCorrect
• CIncreased transportation costs
• DHigher taxes

Explanation Manufacturers are squeezed by higher raw material and fuel costs along with the rise in cotton yarn prices.

Q1 What is the shape of the warning label proposed by FSSAI for unhealthy packaged foods?

• ACircle
• BTriangle
• CHexagonCorrect
• DSquare

Explanation FSSAI has proposed red hexagonal warning labels on packaged foods high in fat, sugar, and salt.

Q2 Which of the following concerns was NOT raised by experts regarding FSSAI's proposed warning labels?

• ANutrient threshold levels
• BTimeline for the second phase
• CDefinition of HFSS
• DBan on all packaged foodsCorrect

Explanation Experts raised concerns about nutrient thresholds, timeline, HFSS definition, label size, and exemptions, but not about banning all packaged foods.

Q3 What does HFSS stand for in the context of FSSAI's proposed labeling?

• AHigh Fiber, Sugar, and Salt
• BHigh Fat, Sugar, and SaltCorrect
• CHealthy Food and Snack Standards
• DHigh Fat, Sodium, and Sugar

Explanation HFSS stands for foods high in fat, sugar, and salt.