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Q1: What is the target set by India and Morocco for their bilateral trade over the next 5 years?

Answer: To double it

Extra Facts:
In the year 2025, the bilateral trade between the two countries stood at approximately $4 billion.
Both nations have also signed a Cultural Exchange Programme for the period 2026-2030.

Q2: How many nitrosamine impurity reference standards has the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission recently launched?

Answer: Seven (7)

Extra Facts:
These standards include NDMA, NDEA, NEIPA, NDBA, NMPA, NDIPA, and NMBA.
Nitrosamines are impurities found in medicines that can be carcinogenic and cause genetic damage.
This commission functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Q3: Which 17-year-old player won the FIDE-recognised Rapid Chess Tournament held in Bengaluru?

Answer: Apoorv Kamble

Extra Facts:
Apoorv secured the first position by scoring 8.5 points out of 9.
The tournament was played with a time control of 10 minutes and an increment of 5 seconds.

Q4: Which state's legislative assembly has unanimously passed a resolution opposing uranium exploration and mining?

Answer: Meghalaya Legislative Assembly

Extra Facts:
The resolution was introduced by Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma and received the support of all 60 MLAs.
This decision was taken considering public protests and concerns over adverse health effects.

Q5: When is World Lake Day celebrated?

Answer: August 27

Extra Facts:
The United Nations recognised this day by adopting a resolution on December 12, 2024.
The first UN-recognised World Lake Day was observed in the year 2025.
The date of August 27 marks the opening of the first World Lake Conference held in Japan in 1984.

Q6: How many kilometres of corridors does Indian Railways plan to quadruple (four-track) to reduce congestion on its high-density routes?

Answer: Approximately 11,000 kilometres

Extra Facts:
Seven major routes have been identified for this purpose, including Delhi-Howrah, Howrah-Chennai, and Chennai-Mumbai.
These routes currently constitute only 16% of India's total rail network but handle 41% of the rail traffic.

Q7: Where did the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test the indigenously developed Military Combat Parachute System in Ladakh?

Answer: Nyoma-Mud

Extra Facts:
The test jumpers leapt from an altitude of 22,000 feet at a temperature of minus 15 degrees Celsius; the parachute opened at 20,000 feet, and they landed safely at an altitude of 13,700 feet.
This system has been tailored to be compatible with India's own navigation system, NavIC.

Q8: Who addressed the youth virtually under the 'Khelo India Samvaad' on August 27, 2026?

Answer: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Extra Facts:
This event was organised by 'Mera Yuva Bharat' as part of the National Sports Day celebrations.
Under this initiative, youth from two colleges in every district of India were connected with each other.
The dialogue included discussions on topics such as sports development, the 2036 Olympics, youth leadership, Viksit Bharat (Developed India), and the drug-free youth movement.

Q9: Where has Hindalco Industries commissioned India's first greenfield Superfine Precipitated Aluminium Trihydrate plant?

Answer: Belagavi, Karnataka

Extra Facts:
The plant has an initial annual production capacity of 30,000 tonnes, with plans to expand it to 60,000 tonnes.
This chemical is used in fire-retardant materials and thermal insulation.
The entire plant is operated using 100% renewable energy.

Q10: A massive flash flood in the Rasuwa district of Nepal was caused by a snow and rock landslide in which river?

Answer: Lhende Khola River

Extra Facts:
The Lhende Khola River is a tributary of the Bhote Koshi River.
Following this tragedy, India immediately provided humanitarian assistance to Nepal.

Q11: By which year has India set the target to completely phase out the import of SCADA systems for the power sector?

Answer: By 2030

Extra Facts:
The Central Electricity Authority has proposed a three-year indigenisation roadmap from the year 2026-27 to 2028-29.
Currently, the share of local components in grid-level SCADA systems is less than 20%.

Q12: The famous British actor Tim Curry, who recently passed away at the age of 80, is known for which of his iconic roles?

Answer: Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Extra Facts:
He acted in popular films such as Clue, It, Home Alone 2, and Charlie's Angels.
He was awarded a Daytime Emmy Award in 1991 for his voice acting in 'Peter Pan and the Pirates'.

Q13: How much financial assistance will be provided per month to eligible women under the 'Delhi Lakshmi Yojana'?

Answer: ₹2,500 per month

Extra Facts:
This scheme will be implemented from September 1, 2026.
The assistance amount will be directly transferred to the bank accounts of eligible women aged between 21 and 60 years.

Q14: 'Ajit', inducted into the Indian Coast Guard, is a fast patrol vessel of which class?

Answer: The 7th vessel of the Edmya-class

Extra Facts:
This 51.43-metre-long vessel has been built by Goa Shipyard Limited.
It uses over 65% indigenous materials and has an operational range of 1,500 nautical miles.

Q15: Which programme has been launched by the Meghalaya government to improve foundational literacy and reading skills?

Answer: CM-IMPACT Read and Rise

Extra Facts:
Its 'Universal Reading Readiness Mission' aims to enable every child to read and write confidently by the age of 7.
To bridge the learning gap for children older than 7 years, a special 3-month reading target will be provided.

Q16: Which redeveloped memorial was inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Patradevi (Goa)?

Answer: Hutatma Smriti Smarak

Extra Facts:
This memorial is built in honour of the satyagrahis who sacrificed their lives during the Goa Liberation Movement.
A major satyagraha against Portuguese rule took place in Patradevi on August 15, 1955.
Goa was liberated from Portuguese rule in the year 1961 under 'Operation Vijay'.

Q17: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has approved an Indian e-sports contingent of how many members for the 2026 Asian Games?

Answer: A 15-member contingent

Extra Facts:
The 20th Asian Games will be held in Aichi-Nagoya (Japan).
India will participate in the League of Legends, Pokémon Unite, eFootball, and Puyo Puyo Champions events.

Q18: How many metric tonnes of cattle dung can the 'Banas Bio-CNG Model Plant' inaugurated at Vinchiwadi in Dhanera taluka of Banaskantha process daily?

Answer: 100 metric tonnes per day

Extra Facts:
This project is a joint initiative of Banas Dairy, Suzuki Motor Corporation, and the National Dairy Development Board.
Alongside this, India's first 'Gramin Bharat Taxi Service', based on a rural cooperative model, was also launched.

Q19: India showcased the science-based conservation efforts for which animal at the Russia-India Roundtable held in Moscow?

Answer: Snow Leopard

Extra Facts:
The Indian delegation highlighted the progress made in population estimation, radio telemetry, and genetic analysis.
A partnership agreement for its conservation between the two countries was signed in December 2025.

Q20: To reduce foreign freight expenses, how many new ships does India plan to add to its merchant fleet over the next 5 years?

Answer: 100 new ships

Extra Facts:
India currently pays approximately $75 billion annually to foreign shipping companies for import transportation.
This announcement was made during the Sagar Samvad conference.

Q21: How many butterfly species were recorded during the 2026 biodiversity survey in Assam's Dehing Patkai National Park?

Answer: 165 species

Extra Facts:
The survey identified 37 endangered butterfly species.
The park spans an area of 234.26 square kilometres across the Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts.

Q22: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Safran have signed an agreement to develop a new engine for military helicopters under which name?

Answer: Aravalli Helicopter Engine

Extra Facts:
This will be an engine in the 3,500 to 4,000 shaft horsepower class.
This engine will power Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's multi-role helicopters, which will also serve the Indian Navy.
It will be manufactured at a facility located in Tumakuru, Karnataka.

Q23: Which state has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UK government to develop Amaravati as a liveable capital?

Answer: Government of Andhra Pradesh

Extra Facts:
This agreement has been made for collaboration in urban development, infrastructure planning, sustainable urban mobility, and technology transfer.
This initiative will benefit Amaravati as well as 123 municipalities and municipal corporations in Andhra Pradesh.
Infrastructure works worth ₹40,000 crore are currently underway in Andhra Pradesh with the support of the Central and State governments.

Q24: Where did the Indian Women's Hockey Team finish their FIH World Cup campaign?

Answer: In fifth (5th) place

Extra Facts:
India achieved this feat by defeating higher-ranked Germany 3-1 in the 5th place classification match played in Amstelveen, Netherlands.
This is India's best performance in the World Cup in 52 years (the team finished fourth in the inaugural edition in 1974).
The current squad featured 11 players who were playing in the World Cup for the first time.

Q25: Upon completion of 12 years, what is the total amount deposited in Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accounts?

Answer: ₹3.17 trillion (₹3,16,514 crore)

Extra Facts:
Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 28, 2014, a total of 59.09 crore accounts have been opened under this scheme so far.
The share of women among the total account holders is 55.7%, and 77.8% of the accounts are in rural and semi-urban areas.
As of August 19, 2026, the average deposit per account is recorded at ₹5,356, and 41.29 crore RuPay cards have been issued to account holders.

Q26: Who became the first Indian player to win the Grand Chess Tour title?

Answer: R. Praggnanandhaa

Extra Facts:
Praggnanandhaa won this historic title and a prize money of $200,000 by defeating America's Fabiano Caruana 15-13 in the final match played in St. Louis (U.S.).
He secured the victory by making a comeback after falling behind on the final day, August 28, 2026.
In the third-place match, Wesley So defeated Vincent Keymer 18-12 to secure the third spot.

Q27: How many monuments and archaeological sites has Mizoram recently declared as 'State Protected Monuments'?

Answer: 79 monuments

Extra Facts:
This announcement was made by the Minister of Art and Culture, C. Lalsawivunga, under the Mizoram Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 2001.
Additionally, two sites in the Champhai district—'Kawtchhuah Ropui and Ralven Puk' (declared in 2012) and 'Lianpui Hmun/Lungphun Ropui' (declared in 2025)—have been declared monuments of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
Kawtchhuah Ropui (The Great Entranceway) is an archaeological site with over 170 carved standing stones.

Q28: How many engineering students were trained by CTTC Bhubaneswar under the Summer Internship Program 2026?

Answer: Over 8,000 (8,083) engineering students

Extra Facts:
The Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC), Bhubaneswar, functions under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).
This 4-week training program, held during May and June 2026, included students from 22 states and Union Territories, as well as 26 international students.

Q29: US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to rename which lake to 'Lake America'?

Answer: Lake Ontario

Extra Facts:
The order directs the Department of the Interior to immediately implement the name change across all federal agencies and systems.
Lake Ontario is one of the five Great Lakes of North America.
This lake forms the border between the US state of New York and the Canadian province of Ontario.

Q30: On which bank has the RBI imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.50 lakh?

Answer: Shri Vijay Mahantesh Co-operative Bank Limited, Hungund, Karnataka

Extra Facts:
This penalty was imposed due to non-compliance with RBI directives related to 'Income Recognition, Asset Classification, Provisioning and Other Related Matters - UCBs' and 'Loans and Advances to Directors, their Relatives, and Firms/Concerns'.
The penalty has been levied in the exercise of powers vested under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

Q31: The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has launched the country's first reference standard to detect which seven carcinogenic impurities in medicines?

Answer: Nitrosamine impurities

Extra Facts:
This initiative has been undertaken under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to strengthen the screening for potential cancer-causing agents in drugs.
Nitrosamines can be generated inadvertently during manufacturing, storage, or packaging.
This control is particularly crucial for drugs used in the treatment of hypertension, gastric disorders, diabetes, and tuberculosis (TB).

Q32: At what level has S&P Global maintained India's sovereign credit rating?

Answer: 'BBB' rating (with a stable outlook)

Extra Facts:
S&P projects that India's strong growth momentum will continue over the medium term.
In the year 2025, after a gap of 18 years, India's long-term sovereign credit rating was upgraded from 'BBB-' to 'BBB'.
A 'BBB' credit rating indicates an adequate capacity to meet financial commitments.

Q33: The United Nations (UN) has allocated 2 million US dollars following devastating floods in which country recently?

Answer: Nepal

Extra Facts:
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed deep sorrow over the severe floods in Nepal and China.
These funds have been allocated by the UN with the objective of providing assistance to the Government of Nepal for emergency relief operations.

Q34: Who has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TVS Motor Company?

Answer: Peyman Kargar

Extra Facts:
Peyman Kargar will assume the position of Director and CEO starting January 27, 2027.
He will succeed K. N. Radhakrishnan, who will continue to serve as a non-executive director until the AGM in July 2027.

Q35: What percentage of its disinvestment target for the initial 5 months (April-August) of the financial year 2026-27 (FY27) has the Central Government achieved?

Answer: Approximately 78 percent

Extra Facts:
The government has so far raised ₹55,757 crore out of the total FY27 budget target of ₹80,000 crore.
This amount has been generated by selling minority stakes in 9 Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and through strategic sales.
More than half of the total amount realised was raised by selling a 6.5% stake in LIC (₹31,515 crore) and a 2% stake in Coal India (₹5,542 crore).

Q36: Under which ecosystem has the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) established 341 Assaying and Hallmarking Centres?

Answer: HUID-based Silver Hallmarking ecosystem

Extra Facts:
This network spans across 102 districts, and more than 25,000 silver jewellers have registered with BIS ahead of the upcoming festive season.
Since the launch of the Silver HUID portal on September 1, 2025, over 77 lakh silver jewellery pieces have been hallmarked with an HUID.
Consumers are advised to verify the 6-digit HUID using the BIS CARE app.

Q37: Who has won the Dutch Grand Prix race?

Answer: Lando Norris

Extra Facts:
McLaren driver Lando Norris recorded his second consecutive victory of the season by defeating Kimi Antonelli.
George Russell finished third, Lewis Hamilton fourth, Charles Leclerc fifth, and Oscar Piastri secured the sixth position.
The race had to be red-flagged due to a crash involving home favourite Max Verstappen.

Q38: Who has been selected as the next Managing Director (MD) of NTPC Green Energy Limited?

Answer: Sarit Maheshwari

Extra Facts:
Her recommendation was made by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) panel.
She has been serving as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NTPC Green Energy since May 10, 2025.
She holds over 35 years of experience in the power sector and earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Aligarh Muslim University.

Q39: On which date is 'World Lake Day' observed annually?