Daily Current Affairs Quiz 23 & 24 August 2026: 15 Important GK MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams

Question 1

India observed its 3rd National Space Day on which date in 2026?

Accepted Answer

23 August 2026 - India observed its 3rd National Space Day on 23 August 2026 . The day commemorates the successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon on 23 August 2023 . • National Space Day → marks India's lunar-landing achievement • 2026 edition → focused on India's expanding space ecosystem and private participation • The celebration highlighted innovation, collaboration and global space ambitions Static GK link: Chandrayaan-3 consisted of the Vikram lander and Pragyan rover, with the landing taking place near the lunar south polar region. The mission made India the fourth country to achieve a soft landing on the Moon and the first to land in the south-polar region.

Question 2

What was the theme of India's 3rd National Space Day observed in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Towards Viksit Bharat: Innovating, Collaborating and Aspiring to Global Space Leadership - The theme of the 3rd National Space Day in 2026 was ' Towards Viksit Bharat: Innovating, Collaborating and Aspiring to Global Space Leadership '. • Theme focus → innovation, collaboration and global leadership • Occasion → the third anniversary of the Chandrayaan-3 soft landing • 2026 celebrations → highlighted India's growing public-private space ecosystem Static GK link: India's space programme is led by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) , functioning under the Department of Space . The Department of Space was established in 1972 , while ISRO was formed in 1969 .

Question 3

According to the 2026 National Space Day update, approximately how many space startups were operating in India?

Accepted Answer

More than 440 - India's space ecosystem had grown to more than 440 space startups by the 2026 National Space Day update. • Growth followed → space-sector reforms introduced by the Government of India in 2020 • Ecosystem → includes private companies working across launch vehicles, satellites, applications and related technologies • Public-private cooperation → was highlighted as an important driver of future growth Static GK link: IN-SPACe was established as an autonomous agency under the Department of Space to facilitate and regulate private-sector participation in space activities. NSIL is the commercial arm of ISRO, while ISRO remains the principal national space agency.

Question 4

What is the total budgetary outlay of the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme notified by MeitY in August 2026?

Accepted Answer

Rs 62,500 crore - The Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) notified by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has a budgetary outlay of Rs 62,500 crore . • Ministry → MeitY • Main objectives → increase scale, deepen domestic value addition and strengthen supply-chain resilience • Additional focus → Indian mobile brands, technological sovereignty, design, R&D; and patents Static GK link: The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing was an important earlier policy supporting domestic electronics manufacturing. MeitY is the Union ministry responsible for major national policies concerning electronics, information technology and digital governance.

Question 5

For which financial-year period will the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme operate?

Accepted Answer

FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31 - The Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme will operate for five years , from FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31 . • Tenure → five financial years • Policy purpose → expand mobile-phone manufacturing and domestic value addition • Strategic objective → improve global competitiveness and strengthen the domestic manufacturing ecosystem Static GK link: India's electronics manufacturing policies commonly use production or sales-linked incentives to encourage investment and scale. The PLI framework links incentives to specified performance criteria, while the MPMS places additional emphasis on domestic value addition, Indian brands and technology development.

Question 6

Who became the first French woman to perform a spacewalk during an International Space Station mission in August 2026?

Accepted Answer

Sophie Adenot - Sophie Adenot , an astronaut of the European Space Agency, became the first French woman to perform a spacewalk during an International Space Station maintenance mission. • Spacewalk → took place on 18 August 2026 • Partner astronaut → NASA astronaut Anil Menon • Task → removal of a failed Space-to-Ground antenna from the ISS Static GK link: The International Space Station (ISS) is a multinational orbital laboratory involving several space agencies, including NASA, ESA, Roscosmos, JAXA and CSA. An astronaut's work outside a spacecraft or station is called an extravehicular activity (EVA) , commonly known as a spacewalk.

Question 7

How many athletes are included in India's approved contingent for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026?

Accepted Answer

492 athletes - India's approved contingent for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 consists of 492 athletes . • Men → 265 athletes • Women → 227 athletes • Host region → Aichi-Nagoya, Japan • The selection reflects India's preparations for the continental multi-sport event Static GK link: The Asian Games are organised under the Olympic Council of Asia. The first Asian Games were held in New Delhi in 1951 . The event is generally held once every four years and features athletes from across Asia competing in multiple sports.

Question 8

Which Indian pair won the historic women's doubles bronze medal at the BWF World Championships 2026?

Accepted Answer

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand - Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand won the women's doubles bronze medal at the BWF World Championships 2026 . The result was a historic women's doubles World Championships medal for India . • Medal → bronze • Significance → India's first women's doubles World Championships medal since 2011 • Earlier Indian bronze → Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa in 2011 Static GK link: The BWF World Championships are the premier individual world championship in badminton. BWF stands for Badminton World Federation , the international governing body for badminton.

Question 9

India and the Asian Development Bank signed a USD 230 million loan agreement in August 2026 for which project?

Accepted Answer

Chennai Climate-Resilient Water Security and Sewerage Project - The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a USD 230 million loan agreement for the Chennai Climate-Resilient Water Security and Sewerage Project . • Location → Chennai • Focus → modernising and expanding water supply and sanitation infrastructure • Broader objective → improve climate resilience and urban water security Static GK link: The Asian Development Bank is a regional multilateral development bank established in 1966 . Its headquarters are in Manila, Philippines . ADB provides loans, grants and technical assistance for development projects across the Asia-Pacific region.

Question 10

Salal Dam, mentioned in the 23-24 August 2026 current affairs update, is built across which river?

Accepted Answer

Chenab - Salal Dam is located on the Chenab River in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir and has a power-generation capacity of 690 MW . • Location → Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir • River → Chenab • Capacity → 690 MW Static GK link: The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 governs the use of the Indus river system by India and Pakistan. Under the treaty, the eastern rivers - Ravi, Beas and Sutlej - are allocated principally to India, while the western rivers - Indus, Jhelum and Chenab - are allocated principally to Pakistan, subject to specified uses by India.

Question 11

The National Campaign on Entrepreneurship-II launched in August 2026 is being implemented under which rural livelihoods mission?

Accepted Answer

DAY-NRLM - The National Campaign on Entrepreneurship-II is a three-month campaign under DAY-NRLM , aimed at strengthening rural women's entrepreneurship. • Campaign period → 21 August to 21 November 2026 • Focus → enterprise formalisation, digital adoption and women's entrepreneurship • Vision → supports the Lakhpati Didi objective of improving the incomes of rural women Static GK link: DAY-NRLM stands for Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihoods Mission . It focuses on organising rural poor households, especially women, into self-help groups and improving access to livelihoods, finance, skills and markets.

Question 12

National Space Day in India commemorates the successful soft landing of which mission on the Moon?

Accepted Answer

Chandrayaan-3 - National Space Day commemorates the successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon on 23 August 2023 . The achievement became a major milestone in India's lunar exploration programme. • Landing date → 23 August 2023 • Lander → Vikram • Rover → Pragyan • Significance → successful soft landing near the lunar south-polar region Static GK link: Chandrayaan-1 was India's first lunar mission, launched in 2008 . Chandrayaan-2 followed in 2019 and included an orbiter, lander and rover. Chandrayaan-3 was designed primarily to demonstrate safe landing and rover operations on the lunar surface.

Question 13

Which organisation is the principal national space agency associated with India's space programme?

Accepted Answer

ISRO - The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is India's principal national space agency and has played the central role in developing the country's launch vehicles, satellites and space missions. • ISRO → conducts major national space missions and develops space technologies • Department → functions under the Department of Space • 2026 update → ISRO's institutional support was highlighted as important to India's expanding private space sector Static GK link: ISRO was established in 1969 , succeeding the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR). The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is located in Thiruvananthapuram, while the Satish Dhawan Space Centre is the major Indian spaceport at Sriharikota.

Question 14

What does ADB stand for in the context of the Chennai water and sanitation project?

Accepted Answer

Asian Development Bank - ADB stands for the Asian Development Bank , which signed a USD 230 million loan agreement with India for modernising and expanding Chennai's water supply and sanitation infrastructure. • Project location → Chennai • Financing institution → Asian Development Bank • Core objective → climate-resilient water security and improved sanitation Static GK link: The Asian Development Bank was established in 1966 and is headquartered in Manila . It is a multilateral development bank serving the Asia-Pacific region. Its membership includes countries from within and outside the region, and its work covers infrastructure, climate change, social development and economic growth.

Question 15

Which statement correctly describes the Lakhpati Didi vision linked with the National Campaign on Entrepreneurship-II?

Accepted Answer

It aims to promote entrepreneurship and higher incomes among rural women - The Lakhpati Didi vision is linked with efforts to promote entrepreneurship, enterprise development and higher incomes among rural women through self-help-group-based livelihoods initiatives. • Campaign link → National Campaign on Entrepreneurship-II under DAY-NRLM • Focus → enterprise formalisation, digital adoption and entrepreneurship • Beneficiaries → rural women connected with livelihood and self-help-group structures Static GK link: Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are central to DAY-NRLM's approach. They enable collective savings, access to credit, livelihood activities and enterprise development. The programme therefore combines financial inclusion with skills, market access and community-based institution building.

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