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1. How many new indigenous livestock breeds were recently registered by ICAR-NBAGR?

Answer: 16 new breeds

Extra Facts:
The total number of registered livestock breeds in India has now reached 262 (including 258 indigenous and 4 synthetic breeds).
These categories include cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat, pig, yak, donkey, pony, and dog.
The registration was carried out by ICAR-NBAGR, Karnal.

2. Which train/service has been launched by the Central Government to curb rising onion prices?

Answer: Kanda Express

Extra Facts:
This train will transport onions from Nashik to major consumer centers like Delhi, Chennai, Kochi, and Guwahati.
The onion buffer-stock scheme is being implemented through NAFED and NCCF.
The government has procured approximately 1.2 lakh tonnes of onions and increased the procurement price to ₹2,645 per quintal.

3. Which state approved the ₹31,387 crore 'Green AI Data Center' project in Visakhapatnam?

Answer: Andhra Pradesh

Extra Facts:
This 512-MW facility will be set up by AM AI Factory Pvt Ltd in Amanam village.
The project is expected to generate employment for around 1,000 people.

4. Which state government announced a ₹12,500 crore roadmap for modernizing government schools?

Answer: Rajasthan

Extra Facts:
Under this budget, ₹2,487.75 crore has been allocated for 3,587 new school buildings and ₹8,378.30 crore for the construction of 83,783 classrooms.
It also includes the repair of 22,589 schools and the construction of 13,616 toilet complexes.

5. Which state recently imposed a one-year ban on mislabeled 'Analog Paneer'?

Answer: Karnataka

Extra Facts:
The ban will remain effective from August 17, 2026, to August 17, 2027.
Analog paneer involves the use of vegetable oil, vegetable fat, or non-dairy ingredients.
This action was taken under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSSA).

6. The Uttar Pradesh government proposed a ₹600 crore investment fund in collaboration with which Japanese prefecture?

Answer: Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan

Extra Facts:
This fund will support Yamanashi-based MSME industries investing in Uttar Pradesh.
A dedicated Yamanashi Desk will be established at 'Invest UP' to assist investors.

7. How many times has the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved 180 days of maternity leave for female government employees?

Answer: Twice (for the first two surviving children)

Extra Facts:
Eligible female employees will receive 6 months of leave with full salary.
The objective is to promote maternal health, childcare, and breastfeeding.

8. Which Municipal Corporation introduced QR-code reflective collars to track the vaccination and sterilization of stray dogs?

Answer: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)

Extra Facts:
Each collar features a unique QR code linked to vaccination and health records.
BMC aims to eliminate rabies from Mumbai by 2030.

9. In which country was the world's first biological data center based on human neurons launched?

Answer: Singapore (National University of Singapore)

Extra Facts:
It uses living human neurons integrated with silicon hardware.
This 20-unit rack system contains approximately 1.6 crore (16 million) neurons.
The entire biological rack consumes only 800–1,000 Watts of electricity.

10. India recently signed a 5-year fuel supply agreement with which country?

Answer: Mauritius

Extra Facts:
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) will meet the entire import requirements of petrol, diesel, and ATF for Mauritius.
India Oil (Mauritius) Limited is also developing a 27,500-tonne capacity marine bunker fuel plant there.

11. Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and which country signed the 'Makkah Joint Defence Agreement'?

Answer: Pakistan

Extra Facts:
This is a trilateral collective security agreement under which an armed attack on one member will be considered an attack on all three.
It builds upon the 2025 Saudi-Pakistan strategic mutual defense pact.

12. Who were recently appointed as Non-Official Directors on the Central Board of the RBI?

Answer: Syed Akbaruddin, Annie George Mathew, and Janmejaya Kumar Sinha

Extra Facts:
They were appointed under Section 8(1)(c) of the RBI Act, 1934, for a 4-year term.
With these appointments, the strength of the RBI Central Board increased from 11 to 14.
Syed Akbaruddin previously served as India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN).

13. Where was India's first fully indigenous AK-203 rifle successfully tested, and what is its official name?

Answer: Korwa (Amethi, Uttar Pradesh); Named- 'Sher'

Extra Facts:
It is manufactured by Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL).
IRRPL aims to produce one rifle every 100 seconds.

14. Which medal did India's Mansi Lather win at the U20 World Wrestling Championship 2026?

Answer: Silver Medal (68 kg category)

Extra Facts:
Tanvi Gundes Magdum (57 kg) and Komal (59 kg) won bronze medals.
Earlier, Kajal Dhochak won a gold medal in the 76 kg category.

15. Which Indian Grandmaster won the Group A title at the Kanizsa Open 2026 Chess Tournament?

Answer: Pranesh M

Extra Facts:

19-year-old Pranesh M scored 7 points out of 9 to claim the title.

The tournament was held in Hungary.

16. Who became the leading wicket-taker in the history of the World Test Championship (WTC)?

Answer: Mitchell Starc (Australia)

Extra Facts:
Starc now has 234 WTC wickets (surpassing Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon).
He also joined the all-time top-10 bowlers with 445 Test wickets.

17. Who won the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix 2026 title?

Answer: Lando Norris (McLaren)

Extra Facts:
This was Norris's second consecutive F1 victory.
Kimi Antonelli finished second, and George Russell came third.
This was the final Dutch Grand Prix race held at the Zandvoort circuit.

18. Who became the first Indian and Asian cricketer to play 50 World Test Championship (WTC) matches?

Answer: Ravindra Jadeja

Extra Facts:
Jadeja has scored 2,632 runs and taken 160 wickets across 4 WTC cycles.
Mohammed Siraj (47 matches) and Virat Kohli (46 matches) follow on the list.
The overall record for most WTC matches played is held by Joe Root of England (78 matches).

19. Who became the oldest player to make a Test debut for India in the 21st century?

Answer: Saransh Jain (Off-spinner)

Answer: He made his debut against Sri Lanka in Colombo at the age of 33 years and 145 days.
He was brought into the team as a replacement for the unwell Kuldeep Yadav.

20. Which team did East Bengal defeat to win their 17th Durand Cup title?

Answer: Mohun Bagan (defeated 4-1)

Extra Facts:
Edmund Lalrindika of East Bengal scored a hat-trick in the final.
With this 17th title, East Bengal equaled Mohun Bagan's record for the most Durand Cup titles.

21. Who will lead the raiding department of the Indian Men's Kabaddi team at the Asian Games 2026?

Answer: Ayan Lohchab and Devank Dalal

Extra Facts:
The 2026 Asian Games will take place in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4.
Only 4 players from the 2023 gold-medal-winning team were retained in the 12-member squad.

22. By which year does India plan to establish the 'Bharatiya Antariksh Station' (BAS)?

Answer: By 2035

Extra Facts:
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan made this announcement on National Space Day in Ahmedabad.
The first module of the space station has already been approved by the government.

23. On which date is 'National Space Day' celebrated every year in India?

Answer: August 23

Extra Facts:
This day commemorates the historic landing of Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander on the South Pole of the Moon on August 23, 2023.
India became the first country to land near the lunar south pole.
2026 Theme: "Towards Viksit Bharat – Innovating, Collaborating and Aspiring Global Space Leadership."

24. According to NITI Aayog's report, how many Indian youth aged 15–29 are outside education, employment, or training (NEET)?

Answer: Approximately 8.7 crore youth

Extra Facts:
The report titled "Reimagining Skilling for Viksit Bharat@2047" used data from the 78th round of the National Sample Survey conducted in 2021.
Only 8.25% of graduates are employed in jobs matching their qualifications.
Over 7.67 crore people have received skill training since 2014–15.

25. Which new course was launched by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, for maternal wellness support?

Answer: Garbhini Mitra Course

Extra Facts:
It is a 6-month skill-development program focusing on Ayurveda-based maternal care.
It covers Garbhini Paricharya, Sutika Paricharya, Garbhadhana Vidhi, yoga, diet, and newborn massage training.
Each batch will admit 20 students, with a minimum eligibility requirement of Class 12.

26. Which two applications were upgraded by India Post under its digital modernization program?

Answer: Dak MITRA and Dak Sewa

Extra Facts:
These digital initiatives were launched on August 24, 2026, by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani.
The Dak MITRA app enables paperless and doorstep services across more than 1.4 lakh Branch Post Offices.
The Dak Sewa app provides tracking, booking, and grievance redressal facilities in 23 Indian languages.

27. Where did the National Security Guard (NSG) launch its first all-women commando conversion course?

Answer: Manesar, Haryana (NSG Training Academy)

Extra Facts:
This specialized commando course spans a duration of 12 weeks.
It includes female personnel from State Police Forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF).
Training covers weapons handling, hostage rescue, and counter-terrorism operations.

28. According to data presented at UNCCD COP17, how much degraded land did India restore between 2011 and 2020?

Answer: 21.76 million hectares

Extra Facts:
The land restoration process generated approximately 1.22 billion person-days of employment.
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav shared this information at the COP17 conference in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Under the Bonn Challenge, India has set a target to restore 26 million hectares of land by 2030.

29. Where did Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurate the 9th National Security Strategies Conference 2026?

Answer: New Delhi

Extra Facts:
The two-day conference began on August 24, 2026, with over 850 senior officials in attendance.
Discussions covered counter-terrorism, narcotics control, cybercrime, and illegal migration.
The Home Minister highlighted the implementation of MHA's 'PRAHAAR' scheme and AI-based analysis at the Multi Agency Center.

30. Where was the National Conclave on Tribal Languages and Museums held?

Answer: Mysuru, Karnataka

Extra Facts:
The three-day event was organized by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in collaboration with CIIL and the Karnataka Tribal Research Institute.
On this occasion, the iOS app for the upgraded 'Adi Vaani' platform and five new languages were launched.
The Ministry also launched 'Jago', its official AI conversational assistant for tribal welfare information.

31. India's installed non-fossil fuel power capacity crossed how many Gigawatts (GW) as of July 2026?

Answer: 300.50 Gigawatts (GW)

Extra Facts:
This accounts for over 54% of India's total power generation capacity (552 GW).
Solar power contributed the largest share at 164.59 GW, followed by wind power at 58.14 GW.
India has achieved more than 60% of its 500 GW non-fossil capacity target set for 2030.

32. Which new curriculum will the Tamil Nadu government introduce in government schools from the academic year 2027–28?

Answer: TN-ARIVU Curriculum

Extra Facts:
TN-ARIVU focuses on analytical thinking, reasoning, innovation, entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The curriculum is divided into three stages: ARIVU Foundation, ARIVU Discovery, and ARIVU Edge.
The state government announced 31 school education initiatives with a budget outlay of ₹44,527 crore.

33. Which bird sanctuary in Gujarat emerged as a major breeding site for the 'Black-necked Stork'?

Answer: Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary (Jamnagar, Gujarat)

Extra Facts:
Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary is a Ramsar Site of international importance containing freshwater and brackish wetlands.
Four active nests were recorded during the survey, successfully producing a total of eight juveniles.

34. Which was the only Indian city featured in the IWG 2026 'Work From Anywhere' Index?

Answer: Mumbai

Extra Facts:
Mumbai scored 77 points in the global rankings.
Bangkok, Thailand, topped the global index with 106.5 points.
The ranking is based on transport, accommodation, climate, and the availability of flexible workspaces.

35. Which welfare scheme was announced by the Tamil Nadu government to provide LPG cylinder subsidies to eligible families?

Answer: Annapoorani Super Six LPG Scheme

Extra Facts:
Beneficiaries will receive reimbursement for LPG cylinders via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
The scheme covers families with an annual income below ₹2.5 lakh, small farmers, and households of persons with disabilities.
The scheme will be implemented on Pongal in January 2027 with an annual budget of ₹4,000 crore.

36. Which country did the United States remove from its 'State Sponsors of Terrorism' list in August 2026?

Answer: Syria

Extra Facts:
Syria had been on the US blacklist for nearly 47 years, since December 29, 1979.
This decision followed major political changes and the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria.
Currently, Cuba, Iran, and North Korea remain on the US State Sponsors of Terrorism list.

37. Which act granting amnesty for political conflict-related offenses came into force in Thailand on August 24, 2026?

Answer: Act on Promoting a Peaceful Society B.E. 2569

Extra Facts:
The law covers political offenses and expressions linked to conflicts between January 1, 2005, and July 16, 2025.
Offenses related to treason/lese-majeste (Section 112), severe violence, and corruption are excluded from amnesty.
The Thai Parliament passed the bill with a 306 to 141 vote.

38. Which campaign was launched by the US to isolate Iran's economy and cut off its revenue sources?

Answer: Operation Economic Outcast

Extra Facts:
The campaign targets Iranian economic sectors, including oil, digital assets, technology, gold, aviation, and shipping.
The US Department of the Treasury imposed new sanctions on 60 entities, vessels, and individuals linked to Iran under this campaign.

39. Where was the 25th round of Special Representatives (SR) talks on the boundary question held between India and China?

Answer: Beijing, China

Extra Facts:
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval represented India, while Foreign Minister Wang Yi represented China.
The India-China Special Representatives mechanism was established in 2003.
It addresses unresolved border disputes across the Western, Middle, and Eastern sectors.

40. Which US State Senate declared August 15 as 'National India Hub Day'?

Answer: Illinois

Extra Facts:
The proclamation was made during 'INDIA FEST 2026' to honor the contributions of the Indian-American community.
National India Hub is a 107,000-square-foot community center located in Schaumburg, Illinois.
It brings together more than 150 independent Indian organizations onto a single platform.

41. How many years of operation did India's digital payment platform 'UPI' complete on August 25, 2026?

Answer: 10 Years

Extra Facts:
UPI was launched in 2016 by the NPCI under the guidance of the Reserve Bank of India.
Transactions grew from 1.78 crore in FY 2016–17 to over 24,162 crore in FY 2025–26.
In July 2026 alone, UPI recorded 2,366 crore transactions valued at ₹29.88 lakh crore.
Currently, UPI operates in 11 countries with 741 participating banks.

42. How much surplus liquidity did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) absorb from the banking system via VRRR auctions?

Answer: ₹1.41 trillion (Lakh Crore)

Extra Facts:
The RBI conducted two Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auctions to manage a ₹3.4 trillion surplus in the banking system.
The 7-day auction accepted ₹91,980 crore at a cut-off rate of 5.24%, while the overnight auction accepted ₹49,206 crore.

43. Which new index was introduced by SEBI for Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs)?

Answer: Information Technology Resilience Index (ITRI)

Extra Facts:
This index evaluates the IT infrastructure of stock exchanges, depositories, and clearing corporations.
ITRI incorporates 9 parameters, including availability, security, integrity, and reliability.
Availability and Security carry the highest weightage at 20% each.

44. How many awards did the Publications Division win at the FIP Book Production Awards 2026?

Answer: 7 Awards

Extra Facts:
The Publications Division under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting secured 4 Second Prizes and 3 Third Prizes at the 46th FIP Awards.
Its flagship journals 'Yojana' and 'Kurukshetra' (English) won Second Prizes in their respective categories.

45. Who won the 'Miss Universe India 2026' title at the national competition held in Jaipur?

Answer: Kaziah Liz Mejo

Extra Facts:
19-year-old Kaziah Liz Mejo from Kerala was crowned by Miss Universe India 2025 Manika Vishwakarma.
Mejo will represent India at the 75th Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico in November 2026.

46. What are the names of the indigenous micro gas turbine engines launched by CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL)?

Answer: NJ-05, NJ-50, and NJ-100

Extra Facts:
These engines feature thrust capacities of 5 kg, 50 kg, and 100 kg, respectively.
They are developed for tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), drone interceptors, and missile systems.
These turbine engines generate thrust based on the 'Brayton Cycle'.

47. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the complete Transfer of Technology (ToT) for which DRDO systems?

Answer: All Conventional Missile Systems

Extra Facts:
This policy decision aims to ensure large-scale domestic manufacturing of missile systems in India.
Eligible Indian defense industries will now be able to manufacture DRDO-developed missiles, reducing defense import dependencies.

48. Where was India's first indigenous non-GMO high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid launched?

Answer: Musunuru (Eluru District, Andhra Pradesh)

Extra Facts:
The new seed variety was launched by Vice-President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan.
It aims to eliminate India's reliance on imported popcorn maize hybrid technologies.
Currently, over 17,500 farmers across 8 states cultivate nearly 40,000 acres under the Gourmet Popcornica network.

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