Mastering daily current affairs is critical for cracking national and state-level competitive exams such as OPSC, OSSC, OSSSC, UPSC, SSC, Railways, and Banking. This roundup covers key national updates, international defense exercises, government schemes, science and tech breakthroughs, and environmental news.
Below are 20 essential multiple-choice style questions and detailed answers extracted directly from today’s current affairs lecture to boost your exam preparation.
1. Who became the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour title?
R. Praggnanandhaa made history by becoming the first Indian chess player to win the Grand Chess Tour title.
2. On which date is World Sanskrit Day observed every year?
World Sanskrit Day was observed on August 28 to promote and celebrate the ancient language.
3. Which organization successfully tested the Indigenous Military Combat Parachute System in Ladakh?
DRDO successfully tested the indigenous military combat parachute system in Nomad, Ladakh.
4. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) was launched as a part of which national mission?
PMJDY, which recently completed 12 years, was launched under the National Mission on Financial Inclusion.
5. Which country is the host of the 18th BRICS Summit in 2026?
India is scheduled to host the 18th BRICS Summit in 2026.
6. Which portal was launched by the UP Government to strengthen the state’s startup ecosystem?
The Uttar Pradesh Startup Mission Portal was launched to support and expand startups in UP.
7. Who is the author of the book ‘Sankalp Se Siddhi Ka Modi Yug’?
Ghanshyam Tiwari authored the book titled ‘Sankalp Se Siddhi Ka Modi Yug’.
8. What is the name of the first Multipurpose Vessel (MPV) delivered to the Indian Navy?
Samarthak is the first multipurpose vessel built and delivered to the Indian Navy.
9. India’s first cooperative-linked Bio-CNG plant was inaugurated in which state?
India’s first cooperative-linked Bio-CNG plant was launched in Gujarat.
10. Dehing Patkai National Park is located in which Indian state?
Dehing Patkai National Park, known for its rich biodiversity, is located in Assam.
11. Which country is hosting the 20th edition of the Asian Games in 2026?
Japan is the host country for the 20th Asian Games 2026, scheduled in Aichi-Nagoya.
12. India’s first superfine precipitated aluminum trihydrate plant was commissioned in which state?
The specialized aluminum trihydrate plant was commissioned in Karnataka.
13. ‘Ammania telanganensis’, a new flowering plant species, was discovered in which state?
The new flowering plant species ‘Ammania telanganensis’ was discovered in Telangana.
14. National Sports Day is celebrated annually in India on which date?
National Sports Day is celebrated on August 29 to mark Major Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary.
15. Operation Sankalp was launched by which branch of the Indian Armed Forces?
Operation Sankalp was launched by the Indian Navy to ensure safety and security of Indian shipping.
16. A rare spoon-tailed sky dragonfly was spotted for the first time in which state?
The rare spoon-tailed sky dragonfly species was spotted for the first time in Arunachal Pradesh.
17. Who won the PSA Budapest Squash Open Title in Hungary?
Indian squash player Velavan Senthilkumar won the PSA Budapest Squash Open title in Hungary.
18. Which operation was conducted by the Central Bureau of Narcotics to seize psychotropic medicines?
Operation Vajra 2.0 was executed to seize illegal consignments of psychotropic tablets.
19. National Small Industry Day is celebrated in India every year on which day?
National Small Industry Day is observed on August 30 to support and recognize small scale businesses.
20. Who was named the Men’s Indian Footballer of the Year 2024?
Lallianzuala Chhangte was awarded the AIFF Men’s Footballer of the Year award.
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