Daily Current Affairs Quiz 25 August 2026: 15 Important GK MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams

Question 1

What is the 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 an outlay of Rs 62,500 crore . • Tenure → 5 years , from FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31 • TS1 incentive → 2.25% to 5% for mobile phone manufacturing • TS2 incentive → 5% for Indian mobile phone brands • Additional TS2 design and R&D; incentive → 3% Static GK link: MeitY is the Union ministry responsible for policy and development in electronics and information technology. The scheme is aimed at increasing domestic value addition and strengthening India's global electronics manufacturing competitiveness.

Question 2

The BRICS ICT Track hosted by India in August 2026 was organised under which theme?

Accepted Answer

Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future - The BRICS ICT Track hosted by India's Department of Telecommunications in Pune carried the theme 'Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future' . • Dates → 17 to 21 August 2026 • Major events included the 7th BRICS Working Group Meeting on ICTs and Digital BRICS Forum and Expo • The 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting was also held • India and Brazil signed an MoU covering digital and telecom cooperation Static GK link: BRICS is a grouping of major emerging economies that promotes cooperation in areas including finance, trade, technology and development. India's 2026 chairship provided the platform for these meetings.

Question 3

Under India's 2026 BRICS Chairship, where was the BRICS Youth Council Meeting and Youth Summit held in August 2026?

Accepted Answer

Gandhinagar, Gujarat - The BRICS Youth Council Meeting and Youth Summit was held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat , on 19-20 August 2026 under India's BRICS Chairship. • BRICS Tourism Working Group Meeting → Jaipur , 19 August • Youth Ministers' Meeting → Visakhapatnam , 22 August • Environment Ministers' Meeting → New Delhi • The Youth Ministers' Meeting launched 'Friends of MY Bharat' Static GK link: The BRICS framework has expanded cooperation beyond economics into youth, tourism, environment, health, technology and other sectors. Host-city mapping is useful for competitive-exam questions on international groupings.

Question 4

Which technology was transferred by DRDO's NSTL to Bharat Dynamics Limited in August 2026?

Accepted Answer

Submarine Fired Decoy 'Mohini' technology - The Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL) transferred Submarine Fired Decoy (SFD) 'Mohini' technology to Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) . • NSTL signed two Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology • LM2500 Gas Turbine fabrication, installation and commissioning technology went to Vertex Engineering Systems Pvt. Ltd. • NSTL is located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh Static GK link: DRDO develops defence technologies under the Department of Defence R&D.; Technology-transfer agreements enable Indian industry to manufacture systems developed in government laboratories and support the broader objective of Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence.

Question 5

Terrier Cyber Quest 2026, or TCQ 3.0, was launched by the Territorial Army primarily for which purpose?

Accepted Answer

Developing defence and cybersecurity solutions - Terrier Cyber Quest 2026 (TCQ 3.0) is a national-level hackathon launched by the Territorial Army with CyberPeace for defence, cybersecurity and information-domain challenges. • Tracks → Bug Hunting, AI Kavach and Creators Challenge • Registration deadline → 31 August 2026 • Grand Finale → 6-8 October 2026 in New Delhi • Awards ceremony → 9 October 2026 Static GK link: The Territorial Army is a part-time military organisation that supports the regular Armed Forces when required. The initiative also highlighted the first Baaz Battalion , a drone-equipped Territorial Army unit operating under Vajra Corps.

Question 6

India's first Soil Texture Map, announced by NBSS&LUP;, provides soil information at which level of resolution?

Accepted Answer

Hectare level - The National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning (NBSS&LUP;) developed India's first Soil Texture Map , providing hectare-level soil information. • Released → July 2026 • Soil texture describes the proportion of sand, silt and clay • Methods included field studies, remote sensing, satellite imagery and AI • NBSS&LUP; was established in 1976 and is headquartered in Nagpur Static GK link: NBSS&LUP; is an institute under ICAR . Soil-texture information is important for crop selection, irrigation planning, soil classification, precision agriculture and land-use decisions.

Question 7

Who became the first French woman to perform a spacewalk in August 2026?

Accepted Answer

Sophie Adenot - ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot became the first French woman to perform a spacewalk during an extravehicular activity mission aboard the International Space Station. • EVA duration → 6 hours 23 minutes • She worked alongside American astronaut Anil Menon • The astronauts replaced a Space-to-Ground Antenna (SGANT) • Adenot became the second European woman to perform a spacewalk , after Samantha Cristoforetti Static GK link: The European Space Agency (ESA) is an intergovernmental organisation devoted to space exploration and research. France is one of ESA's major member states and has a long-standing role in European human-spaceflight programmes.

Question 8

Which five African countries were confirmed by WHO to have closed their poliovirus type 2 outbreaks in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Burundi, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Republic of the Congo and Uganda - The WHO Regional Office for Africa confirmed closure of poliovirus type 2 outbreaks in five countries: Burundi, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Republic of the Congo and Uganda . • Reviews were conducted through Independent Outbreak Response Assessments • Assessment areas included surveillance, laboratory evidence, epidemiology and population immunity • Countries strengthened immunisation and targeted vaccination campaigns Static GK link: The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations concerned with international public health. Polio eradication efforts rely heavily on surveillance, laboratory confirmation, vaccination and maintaining high population immunity.

Question 9

Which bank signed an MoU with VinFast India to provide customised inventory financing for its authorised dealers?

Accepted Answer

Federal Bank - VinFast India signed an MoU with Federal Bank for customised inventory financing solutions for its authorised dealer network. • Financing focus → dealer inventory and working-capital requirements • VinFast India is the Indian subsidiary of Vietnamese EV manufacturer Vingroup JSC • The arrangement supports the company's retail and dealer ecosystem • Federal Bank headquarters → Aluva, Kerala Static GK link: Federal Bank was founded in 1931 . Dealer financing is a form of business finance that can help dealers fund inventory purchases and manage cash-flow requirements before vehicles are sold to customers.

Question 10

Which pair of credit cards will Punjab National Bank offer to Indian Army personnel under its August 2026 MoU?

Accepted Answer

PNB LUXURA Metal and PNB Parakram - Punjab National Bank signed an MoU with the Indian Army to offer PNB LUXURA Metal and PNB Parakram credit cards. • PNB LUXURA Metal → designed for Army officers • PNB Parakram → designed for JCOs and other ranks personnel • CSD purchases → 3% cashback • Other benefits include airport lounge access and zero forex markup Static GK link: Punjab National Bank commenced operations on 12 April 1895 in Lahore and is headquartered in New Delhi. Credit cards are payment instruments that allow eligible customers to make purchases using a sanctioned credit facility.

Question 11

Who among the following was appointed as a part-time non-official director on the RBI Central Board in August 2026?

Accepted Answer

Annie George Mathew - Annie George Mathew , along with Janmejaya Kumar Sinha and Syed Akbaruddin, was appointed as a part-time non-official director on the RBI Central Board. • Term → 4 years • Appointments approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on 22 August 2026 • Legal basis → Section 8(1)(c) of the RBI Act, 1934 • Syed Akbaruddin is a former Permanent Representative of India to the UN Static GK link: The Reserve Bank of India was established on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934, and was nationalised in 1949 . Its headquarters are in Mumbai.

Question 12

Who was selected for the 47th Sarala Puraskar for the poetry collection 'Bishwas De Pruthwi'?

Accepted Answer

Ashutosh Parida - Odia poet, essayist and former scientist Ashutosh Parida was selected for the 47th Sarala Puraskar for his poetry collection Bishwas De Pruthwi (2024). • Award ceremony → 25 October 2026 in Bhubaneswar • Prize → Rs 7 lakh , citation and copper plaque • Sarala Puraskar was instituted in 1980 • The award is presented by Indian Metals Public Charitable Trust (IMPaCT) Static GK link: The Sarala Puraskar is a major literary honour associated with Odia literature. The award recognises outstanding contribution to Odia literary works and is named after the medieval Odia poet Sarala Das.

Question 13

Who won the men's singles title at the 2026 BWF World Championships held in New Delhi?

Accepted Answer

Alex Lanier - France's Alex Lanier won the men's singles title at the 30th BWF World Championships held in New Delhi. • Venue → Indira Gandhi Arena, New Delhi • Lanier defeated Kodai Naraoka 21-11, 21-11 • He became the first French player to win a men's singles world title • South Korea's An Se-young won the women's singles title • India's Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand won women's doubles bronze Static GK link: The BWF World Championships are the premier individual world championships in badminton. BWF stands for Badminton World Federation , the international governing body for the sport.

Question 14

Which Indian Grandmaster won the Group A title at the Kanizsa Open 2026 in Hungary?

Accepted Answer

Pranesh M - Indian Grandmaster Pranesh M won the Group A title at the Kanizsa Open 2026 in Nagykanizsa, Hungary. • Final score → 7/9 • He defeated Germany's Vadim Petrovskiy in the ninth round • The title was secured on a superior tiebreak • Pranesh progressed from FM in 2019 to IM in 2020 and GM in January 2023 • His reported rating rose to 2673 by August 2026 Static GK link: FIDE is the international governing body for chess. The standard title progression includes FIDE Master (FM) , International Master (IM) and Grandmaster (GM) , with GM being the highest standard over-the-board title.

Question 15

Which German state signed an MoU with Maharashtra to strengthen cooperation in investment, innovation and skills in August 2026?

Accepted Answer

Hesse - The Government of Maharashtra signed an MoU with the German state of Hesse covering investment, industry, innovation, employment and skill development. • Signatories → Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Hesse Minister-President Boris Rhein • Joint Working Group → to be established within 90 days • Focus sectors → pharmaceuticals, healthcare, engineering and automobiles • Cooperation also covers IT, digital economy, AI and R&D; Static GK link: Hesse is a federal state of Germany, with Wiesbaden as its capital. Germany is a federal republic made up of 16 federal states, known as Länder . Such subnational partnerships are commonly used to promote trade, investment, technology and skills cooperation.

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