Daily Current Affairs Question-Answer (Q&A) 22nd August 2026 (Special for Competitive Exams)
Daily Current Affairs: 22 August 2026
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Q1. Who has been elected as Bangladesh's 23rd President?
Answer: Mirza Fakhul Islam Alamgir
Key Facts:
- President-elect: Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir (Bangladesh Nationalist Party - BNP)
- Votes Received: 255 votes (In the presidential election held at the Jatiya Sangsad)
- Main Opponent: Oli Ahmad (Former army officer)
- Opponent's Votes: 88 votes (Backed by the 11-party alliance led by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and National Citizen Party - NCP)
- Capital: Dhaka
- Currency: Bangladeshi Taka (৳)
- Prime Minister: Tarique Rahman
Q2. Which two Mumbai-based Parsi doctors have recently been proposed by the Pakistan government for its highest civilian honour, 'Nishan-e-Imtiaz'?
Answer: Dr. Jal Ratanji Patel and Dr. Jal Dhaybho-Koo
Extra Facts:
- The Nishan-e-Imtiaz stands as the most prestigious civilian award in Pakistan.
- These two medical professionals are receiving this honor posthumously for maintaining strict confidentiality regarding the severe illness (tuberculosis) of Pakistan's founder, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, prior to the Partition.
- About Pakistan: The nation's capital is Islamabad, and transactions are conducted using the Pakistani Rupee (PKR). Currently, Shehbaz Sharif serves as the Prime Minister, while Asif Ali Zardari holds the office of the President.
Q3. On August 18, 2026, West Bengal hosted its first 'Kaushal Mahotsav' at Balurghat Stadium in Dakshin Dinajpur. Which edition of the Kaushal Mahotsav in India was this?
Answer: 11th Kaushal Mahotsav
Extra Facts:
- This mega event, aimed at boosting employment generation, was a collaborative initiative involving the Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), and the State Government of West Bengal.
- More than 50 leading corporate entities, including Wipro, the Tata Group, and Axis Bank, participated in this job fair, conducting over 7,500 interviews in a single day.
- About West Bengal (At a glance): The state capital is Kolkata, the Chief Minister is Suvendu Adhikari, and the Governor is R. N. Ravi.
Q4. When was 'Indian Akshay Urja Day' observed to promote the use of clean and renewable energy alternatives in the country?
Answer: August 20
Extra Facts:
- This special day is dedicated to spreading nationwide awareness about inexhaustible energy resources such as solar, hydro, wind, and biomass power.
- Initiated in 2004, this annual campaign is observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
- The primary objective of this initiative is to reduce our dependence on conventional fossil fuels and encourage environmentally friendly sustainable development across India.
Q5. When is 'World Senior Citizens Day' observed globally to appreciate the contributions of the elderly and highlight the challenges they face?
Answer: August 21
Extra Facts:
- This day is commemorated annually around the world to honor the life experiences, wisdom, and remarkable achievements of older adults.
- Additionally, it draws society's attention to pressing issues affecting the elderly population, including deteriorating health, financial instability, and elder abuse.
Q6. India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a loan agreement of how many million dollars to modernize the water supply and sanitation infrastructure in Chennai?
Answer: $230 million
Extra Facts:
- These funds will be heavily utilized to upgrade the city's sewerage systems and ensure access to safe, world-class drinking water for Chennai's residents.
- The project encompasses laying down new pipelines across various parts of the city as well as upgrading multiple existing pumping stations.
- Chennai is set to become the first Indian city to implement a modern 'ring-main system', which will make the water supply highly reliable and keep the urban infrastructure resilient even during climate change or natural disasters.
Q7. Which renowned Odia poet and essayist has been selected for the prestigious 47th 'Sarala Puraskar' for the year 2026?
Answer: Dr. Ashutosh Parida
Extra Facts:
- Dr. Ashutosh Parida, who also has a background as a former scientist at CSIR-IMMT, is being honored with this major award for his brilliant poetry collection titled 'Bishwas De Pruthwi'.
- The recipient of this prestigious literature award is presented with a cash prize of ₹7 lakh.
- He will be officially felicitated with this honor at a special award ceremony scheduled for October 25, 2026.
Q8. When is 'World Mosquito Day' observed to commemorate Sir Ronald Ross’s historic 1897 discovery proving that female mosquitoes transmit malaria?
Answer: August 20
Extra Facts:
- This observance plays a crucial role in raising global awareness about the severe threats posed by deadly mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, Zika virus, and chikungunya.
- Furthermore, it encourages communities worldwide to adopt effective preventive measures and maintain cleanliness in their surroundings to curb mosquito breeding.
Q9. In the latest 'Hunger Hotspots Report 2026' released by the FAO and WFP, how many countries and territories have been identified as hotspots facing severe acute food insecurity?
Answer: 13 countries and territories
Extra Facts:
- Based on projections for the period between June and November 2026, the report indicates that the hunger crisis is expected to worsen significantly in these specific regions.
- According to the findings, the primary drivers of this extreme food insecurity include armed conflicts, mass displacement of people, climate shocks, and severe economic instability.
- Nations such as Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen, Palestine, Northeast Nigeria, and Somalia are among the regions where the food crisis has reached the most alarming levels.
- About the United Nations: Founded on October 24, 1945, the UN is headquartered in New York, USA, and António Guterres currently serves as its Secretary-General.
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