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Science & Technology
National Space Day 2026 Observed on 23 August
India observed its third National Space Day on 23 August 2026, commemorating the day in 2023 when Chandrayaan-3 achieved a soft landing near the Moon’s south pole, making India the first country in the world to do so. National Space Day was first announced and celebrated in 2024, and this year’s theme was “Towards Viksit Bharat: Innovating, Collaborating, and Aspiring to Global Space Leadership.” The day is meant to inspire young Indians toward careers in space science and to celebrate India’s growing space capabilities. This kind of anniversary-linked observance day, with its exact theme, is a frequently asked static GK question in bank exams.
- National Space Day: observed every year on 23 August
- Marks the anniversary of Chandrayaan-3’s Moon landing (23 Aug 2023)
- First celebrated in 2024; 2026 was the third edition
- 2026 theme: “Towards Viksit Bharat: Innovating, Collaborating, and Aspiring to Global Space Leadership”
Bharatiya Antariksh Station: First Module BAS-01 Explained
ISRO is progressing on India’s own space station, the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), which will be built in five modules, the first of which is named BAS-01. The complete station is targeted for establishment by 2035 and will orbit in Low Earth Orbit at an altitude of 400–450 km, similar to the International Space Station’s range. It is designed to host 3–4 astronauts at a time, with stays of 3–6 months, and the project’s cost for the 2025–2028 phase is estimated at around Rs 1,763 crore. This is one of India’s most important upcoming space missions and a strong candidate for both static and current-affairs questions.
- Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS): India’s own space station, built in 5 modules
- First module: BAS-01
- Target completion: 2035; orbit altitude: 400–450 km (Low Earth Orbit)
- Capacity: 3–4 astronauts, stays of 3–6 months; 2025–2028 phase cost: ~₹1,763 crore
India’s First High-Resolution Soil Texture Map Released
India’s first high-resolution soil texture map has been developed by the National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning (NBSS&LUP), an institute functioning under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Soil texture refers to the proportion of sand, silt and clay present in soil, and mapping it at the hectare level — using field studies, satellite imagery and remote sensing — helps identify which crops suit which regions. This benefits both farmers, who get crop-suitability guidance, and the government, which can plan agricultural resources more efficiently at the grassroots level.
- Developed by: ICAR-NBSS&LUP (National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning)
- India’s first high-resolution soil texture map
- Prepared at the per-hectare level using field studies, satellite imagery and remote sensing
- Helps in crop-suitability planning and agricultural resource management
Source: PIB, PTI
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Chinese Humanoid Robot Tiangong Ultra Beats Usain Bolt’s 100m Time
A Chinese humanoid robot named Tiangong Ultra completed a 100-metre sprint in 9.39 seconds, faster than Usain Bolt’s human world record of 9.58 seconds set in 2009. While this is a robotics demonstration rather than an athletics record, it highlights rapid advances in humanoid robot mobility and is the kind of unusual “robot vs human record” comparison that often appears in bank exam General Awareness sections due to its high recall value.
- Robot: Tiangong Ultra (China) — humanoid robot
- Completed 100m sprint in 9.39 seconds
- Usain Bolt’s human world record: 9.58 seconds (set in 2009)
- Reflects rapid progress in humanoid robotics and mobility technology
Economy, Industry & Agriculture
UPI Completes 10 Years: India’s Digital Payment Revolution
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) completed 10 years on 25 August 2026, having been launched in India on 25 August 2016. From just 1.78 crore transactions in its first financial year, UPI processed a staggering 24,162 crore transactions worth Rs 314 lakh crore in FY 2025–26. UPI is now operational in 11 countries, including the UAE, France, Bhutan and Sri Lanka, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recognised it as the world’s largest real-time retail payment system, accounting for about 49% of all real-time transactions globally. This is a must-know topic for bank exams given its direct connection to India’s digital banking ecosystem.
- UPI launched in India on 25 August 2016; completed 10 years on 25 August 2026
- FY 2025–26: 24,162 crore transactions worth ₹314 lakh crore
- Operational in 11 countries, including UAE, France, Bhutan and Sri Lanka
- Recognised by the IMF as the world’s largest real-time retail payment system (~49% of global transactions)
PM Jan Dhan Yojana Completes 12 Years
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), India’s flagship financial inclusion scheme, completed 12 years, having opened over 59.09 crore bank accounts as of 19 August 2026. Launched to ensure universal access to banking services, especially for the unbanked and underbanked population, PMJDY has become a cornerstone of India’s Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) architecture. This scheme’s milestones — years completed and total accounts opened — are asked almost every year in bank exam General Awareness sections, making it essential to remember the latest figures.
- PM Jan Dhan Yojana: completed 12 years in 2026
- Over 59.09 crore bank accounts opened (as of 19 August 2026)
- Aim: universal access to banking and financial services for all
- Forms the backbone of India’s Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system
Mumbai Only Indian City Featured in Work From Anywhere Index 2026
Mumbai is the only Indian city featured in the Work From Anywhere Index 2026, released by the International Workplace Group (IWG), ranking 50th out of 50 cities with a score of 77. The index ranks cities based on indicators such as broadband speed, workspace environment and overall infrastructure suitable for remote/flexible work. Bangkok (Thailand) topped the index, followed by Tokyo (Japan) and Barcelona (Spain) in second and third place. IWG, which provides flexible workspaces to professionals worldwide, was established in 1989 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.
- Work From Anywhere Index 2026: released by International Workplace Group (IWG)
- Mumbai: only Indian city featured, ranked 50th (last) with a score of 77
- Top 3 cities: Bangkok (1st), Tokyo (2nd), Barcelona (3rd)
- IWG: established in 1989; headquartered in Brussels, Belgium
Maharashtra Becomes India’s Largest Sugar-Producing State in 2026
According to recently released government data, Maharashtra has become India’s largest sugar-producing state in 2026, producing 9.92 million tonnes, ahead of Uttar Pradesh’s 8.92 million tonnes and Karnataka in third place. Interestingly, while Uttar Pradesh grows the most sugarcane in the country, Maharashtra leads in actual sugar production. India’s total sugar production stands at 30.6 million tonnes, making it the world’s second-largest sugar producer after Brazil. This state-wise production ranking is a classic static-agriculture question for bank exams.
- Largest sugar producer (2026): Maharashtra — 9.92 million tonnes
- 2nd: Uttar Pradesh — 8.92 million tonnes (despite growing the most sugarcane); 3rd: Karnataka
- India’s total sugar production: 30.6 million tonnes
- India is the world’s 2nd-largest sugar producer, after Brazil
Polity & Governance
Supreme Court Reduces Legal Practice Requirement for Judicial Service
The Supreme Court has reduced the mandatory legal practice requirement for entry-level judicial service candidates from 3 years to 1 year. This change affects aspirants applying for entry-level posts such as Civil Judge (Junior Division) across states, aiming to allow younger law graduates with relevant experience to enter the judiciary sooner. This is an important polity and legal-awareness topic, especially for candidates preparing for judicial and legal-focused competitive exams alongside banking exams.
- Mandatory legal practice requirement for entry-level judicial service: reduced from 3 years to 1 year
- Applies to entry-level judicial service posts across states
- Aim: allow younger, qualified law graduates to enter the judiciary faster
- A significant reform to India’s judicial recruitment process
Kerala Officially Renamed “Keralam” Under New Law
Kerala has officially changed its name to “Keralam” under the Kerala Alteration of Name Act, 2026. The change reflects the state’s name in its native Malayalam pronunciation and will apply across official government communications and documentation. Static GK questions on states’ official names and any recent alterations are a recurring feature in bank exam General Awareness sections, making this an important one to remember.
- Kerala officially renamed: “Keralam”
- Legal basis: Kerala Alteration of Name Act, 2026
- Reflects the state’s name in native Malayalam pronunciation
- Applies to official government communications and documentation
Defence
Indian Army Deploys First “Baaz” Drone Battalion in Jalandhar
The Indian Army has deployed the country’s first “Baaz” (hawk) drone battalion at Jalandhar Cantonment in Punjab, raised by the Army’s 11 Vajra Corps. The battalion comprises advanced drone units and will be used to monitor the 500-km border with Pakistan, helping detect and neutralise any hostile drone incursions from across the border. This kind of “India’s first” defence unit, with its exact location and purpose, is a strong bank exam General Awareness question.
- India’s first “Baaz” drone battalion: deployed at Jalandhar Cantonment, Punjab
- Raised by: 11 Vajra Corps of the Indian Army
- Purpose: monitor the 500-km Pakistan border and neutralise hostile drones
- Reflects India’s growing focus on counter-drone defence technology
AK-203 “Sher”: India’s First 100% Indigenous Assault Rifle
India has unveiled the AK-203 “Sher,” described as the country’s first 100% indigenous version of the AK-203 assault rifle, marking a significant step in India’s defence manufacturing self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The rifle is manufactured domestically, reducing dependence on imported components that were previously required for earlier AK-203 variants produced in India. This kind of indigenous defence hardware milestone is increasingly common in bank exam current affairs given India’s push for self-reliance in defence.
- AK-203 “Sher”: India’s first 100% indigenous AK-203 assault rifle variant
- Represents a major step under the Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) initiative in defence
- Reduces India’s dependence on imported rifle components
- Reflects India’s growing domestic defence manufacturing capability
Exercise Sahyog-HOPE: India-Vietnam Joint Coast Guard Exercise
The second edition of Exercise Sahyog-HOPE, a joint coast guard exercise between India and Vietnam, was held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, in 2026. The exercise, first held in 2018, aims to strengthen maritime cooperation between the Indian Coast Guard and the Vietnam Coast Guard. Bilateral defence and coast guard exercises with Southeast Asian nations are frequently tested in bank exam General Awareness, especially the exercise name, participating countries and edition number.
- Exercise Sahyog-HOPE: joint coast guard exercise between India and Vietnam
- 2nd edition held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, in 2026; 1st edition was in 2018
- Aim: strengthen maritime cooperation between the two coast guards
- Reflects India’s growing defence ties with Southeast Asian nations
Sports
BWF World Championships 2026: India Finishes 6th in Medal Tally
India finished 6th in the medal tally at the BWF World Championships 2026, held in New Delhi from 17–23 August 2026, winning just one bronze medal through the women’s doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand. South Korea topped the tally with two golds, followed by France and China. India’s historically limited success at this event includes only one gold ever — by PV Sindhu in 2019 — and its first-ever bronze, won by Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa in the women’s doubles category back in 2011.
- India’s rank at BWF World Championships 2026: 6th (1 bronze medal)
- Bronze winners: Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand (women’s doubles)
- Top 3 nations: South Korea (1st, 2 golds), France (2nd), China (3rd)
- India’s only-ever gold: PV Sindhu (2019); first-ever bronze: Jwala Gutta & Ashwini Ponnappa (2011)
East Bengal FC Wins Durand Cup 2026, Beating Mohun Bagan Super Giant
East Bengal FC won the 135th edition of the Durand Cup 2026, defeating Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the final held at Kolkata’s Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. The Durand Cup, first played in 1888 in Shimla, is Asia’s oldest football tournament and the third-oldest in the world. This was East Bengal’s first Durand Cup title since 2004, and with this win, both East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant are now tied at 17 Durand Cup titles each — the joint most successful teams in the tournament’s history.
- Durand Cup 2026 (135th edition) winner: East Bengal FC; runner-up: Mohun Bagan Super Giant
- Durand Cup: Asia’s oldest, world’s 3rd-oldest football tournament, started in 1888 in Shimla
- East Bengal’s first title since 2004
- Both East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan Super Giant now have 17 titles each
National Sports Day 2026 Celebrated on 29 August
India observed National Sports Day on 29 August 2026, marking the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, born in 1905 in Allahabad (now Prayagraj). Known as the “Wizard of Hockey,” Major Dhyan Chand was instrumental in India winning three Olympic hockey gold medals — at the 1928 Amsterdam, 1932 Los Angeles, and 1936 Berlin Olympics. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1956, and National Sports Day itself has been observed since 2012 to promote physical activity and sporting awareness among the youth.
- National Sports Day: observed every year on 29 August, since 2012
- Marks the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan Chand (born 1905, Allahabad/Prayagraj)
- Major Dhyan Chand helped India win hockey gold at 3 Olympics: 1928, 1932, 1936
- Awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1956; known as the “Wizard of Hockey”
Yomif Kejelcha Sets New Half Marathon World Record
Ethiopian long-distance runner Yomif Kejelcha set a new half marathon world record of 56 minutes 51 seconds at the Buenos Aires Half Marathon in Argentina on 23 August 2026, breaking the previous record of 57 minutes 20 seconds held by Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo. This made Kejelcha the first man to complete a record-eligible half marathon in under 57 minutes. Records involving exact timings and the athlete’s nationality are a favourite bank exam question format in the sports section.
- New half marathon world record: 56 minutes 51 seconds, by Yomif Kejelcha (Ethiopia)
- Set at the Buenos Aires Half Marathon, Argentina, on 23 August 2026
- Broke the previous record of 57:20, held by Jacob Kiplimo (Uganda)
- Kejelcha is the first man to run a record-eligible half marathon under 57 minutes
Brazil to Host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027
FIFA has announced that Brazil will host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the tournament’s 10th edition, scheduled from 24 June to 25 July 2027, featuring 32 countries and 64 matches. The previous (9th) edition in 2023 was jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand, with Spain winning the title and England finishing as runners-up. This is an important upcoming sporting event, and remembering the host country, edition number and previous winner is a common bank exam question pattern.
- FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027: to be hosted by Brazil (10th edition)
- Dates: 24 June to 25 July 2027; 32 countries, 64 matches
- 2023 (9th edition): jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand
- 2023 winner: Spain; runner-up: England
Keziah Liz Mejo Crowned Miss Universe India 2026
Keziah Liz Mejo, a 19-year-old law student from Kerala, was crowned Miss Universe India 2026 at the grand finale held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on 23 August 2026, competing against 53 other contestants. She will represent India at the 75th Miss Universe pageant, scheduled to be held in Puerto Rico in November 2026. She is the first winner from Kerala in the pageant’s short history; the previous editions were won by Rhea Singha (2024) and Manika Vishwakarma (2025, Rajasthan).
- Miss Universe India 2026: Keziah Liz Mejo (Kerala), a 19-year-old law student
- Event held in Jaipur, Rajasthan; 3rd edition of the pageant
- Will represent India at the 75th Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico, November 2026
- First winner from Kerala; previous winners: Rhea Singha (2024), Manika Vishwakarma (2025)
International Affairs
Operation Economic Outcast: US Sanctions Campaign Against Iran
The United States launched a new sanctions campaign against Iran on 24 August 2026, named “Operation Economic Outcast,” led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The campaign involves imposing a series of economic sanctions and trade restrictions on Iran, aiming to put economic pressure on the country amid ongoing tensions. This kind of named sanctions campaign, along with the country it targets and the official leading it, is a useful international-relations question for bank exams.
- Operation Economic Outcast: US sanctions campaign against Iran, launched 24 August 2026
- Led by: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
- Involves economic sanctions and trade restrictions aimed at pressuring Iran
- Part of escalating US-Iran tensions
India-Bangladesh Ganga Water Sharing Treaty Set to Expire in December 2026
The India-Bangladesh Ganga Water Sharing Treaty, signed on 12 December 1996 for a 30-year term, is set to expire on 12 December 2026, and talks are underway between the two countries on its renewal. The treaty is also known as the Farakka Treaty, named after the Farakka Barrage on the Ganga River in West Bengal, which regulates the water-sharing arrangement between the two nations. With changing conditions over the past three decades, both sides are discussing new terms for a renewed agreement. This is an important bilateral-relations topic for bank exams.
- Ganga Water Sharing Treaty (India-Bangladesh): signed 12 December 1996, for a 30-year term
- Set to expire: 12 December 2026
- Also known as the Farakka Treaty, linked to the Farakka Barrage, West Bengal
- Renewal talks are currently underway between India and Bangladesh
Deadly Flash Floods Hit Nepal, Linked to Bhotekoshi and Trishuli Rivers
A devastating flash flood struck Nepal on 26 August 2026, triggered by a glacial lake outburst in the upper Himalayas that sent a massive surge of water into the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems. Nepal Police confirmed over 160 deaths in the initial toll, with search and rescue operations ongoing and concerns about missing Indian nationals and NRIs. India placed its National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on standby, issued alerts for its Bihar border areas, and sent 10 tonnes of relief material to Nepal in the aftermath.
- Nepal flash flood (26 Aug 2026): caused by a glacial lake outburst in the Himalayas
- Main rivers affected: Bhotekoshi and Trishuli
- Over 160 deaths confirmed in initial reports; rescue operations ongoing
- India sent 10 tonnes of relief material and placed the NDRF on standby
US President Trump Renames Lake Ontario as “Lake America”
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario, one of the five Great Lakes located between the United States and Canada, as “Lake America,” amid an escalating trade dispute with Canada. Of the five Great Lakes — Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario — Lake Michigan is the only one located entirely within the United States. This kind of unusual naming decision, combined with basic Great Lakes geography, is a useful current-affairs-meets-static-GK question for exams.
- Lake Ontario renamed “Lake America” by an executive order signed by US President Donald Trump
- Move made amid an escalating US-Canada trade dispute
- The five Great Lakes: Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario
- Lake Michigan is the only Great Lake located entirely within the USA
SCO Heads of State Summit 2026 to Be Held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
The 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of State Summit will be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from 31 August to 1 September 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan from 29 August to 1 September 2026, attending the summit as part of his trip. The SCO is a key multilateral platform for India’s engagement with Central Asian nations, China and Russia, and questions on summit venues and India’s participation are common in bank exam current affairs.
- SCO Heads of State Summit 2026: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (31 Aug – 1 Sept 2026)
- PM Narendra Modi’s visit: Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, 29 Aug – 1 Sept 2026
- SCO = Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
- Key platform for India’s engagement with Central Asia, China and Russia
Government Schemes & Social Welfare
e-Shram Portal Completes 5 Years
The e-Shram portal, developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), has completed 5 years since its launch. The portal was created to build a comprehensive national database of unorganised sector workers in India, enabling them to access social security schemes and welfare benefits more easily. This kind of scheme-anniversary question, paired with the implementing agency, is a regular feature in bank exam General Awareness sections related to government welfare initiatives.
- e-Shram portal: completed 5 years in 2026
- Developed by: National Informatics Centre (NIC)
- Purpose: national database of unorganised sector workers
- Helps unorganised workers access social security and welfare schemes
Weekly Current Affairs Quiz for Bank Exams
Q1. National Space Day is observed every year in India on which date?
a) 15 August b) 23 August c) 29 August d) 2 October
Answer: b) 23 August
Q2. What is the name of the first module of India’s Bharatiya Antariksh Station?
a) ISS-01 b) BAS-01 c) Gaganyaan-1 d) Antariksh-1
Answer: b) BAS-01
Q3. India’s first high-resolution soil texture map was developed by which organisation?
a) ISRO b) ICAR-NBSS&LUP c) IMD d) CSIR
Answer: b) ICAR-NBSS&LUP
Q4. Tiangong Ultra, the humanoid robot that completed a 100m sprint in 9.39 seconds, belongs to which country?
a) Japan b) USA c) China d) South Korea
Answer: c) China
Q5. UPI was launched in India on 25 August of which year?
a) 2014 b) 2016 c) 2018 d) 2020
Answer: b) 2016
Q6. As of 19 August 2026, how many bank accounts has the PM Jan Dhan Yojana opened?
a) 45.09 crore b) 50.09 crore c) 59.09 crore d) 65.09 crore
Answer: c) 59.09 crore
Q7. Which is the only Indian city featured in the Work From Anywhere Index 2026?
a) Delhi b) Bengaluru c) Mumbai d) Hyderabad
Answer: c) Mumbai
Q8. Which state became India’s largest sugar-producing state in 2026?
a) Uttar Pradesh b) Maharashtra c) Karnataka d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: b) Maharashtra
Q9. The Supreme Court reduced the mandatory legal practice requirement for entry-level judicial service from 3 years to how many years?
a) 6 months b) 1 year c) 2 years d) 18 months
Answer: b) 1 year
Q10. Kerala has officially been renamed to which name?
a) Malayalam Nadu b) Keralam c) Kerala Pradesh d) Cheranadu
Answer: b) Keralam
Q11. India’s first “Baaz” drone battalion has been deployed in which city?
a) Amritsar b) Jalandhar c) Pathankot d) Ludhiana
Answer: b) Jalandhar
Q12. What is the name of India’s first 100% indigenous version of the AK-203 assault rifle?
a) AK-203 Veer b) AK-203 Sher c) AK-203 Bahadur d) AK-203 Shakti
Answer: b) AK-203 Sher
Q13. Exercise Sahyog-HOPE, held in Chennai in 2026, is a joint coast guard exercise between India and which country?
a) Indonesia b) Philippines c) Vietnam d) Thailand
Answer: c) Vietnam
Q14. India finished at which position in the medal tally of the BWF World Championships 2026?
a) 3rd b) 4th c) 5th d) 6th
Answer: d) 6th
Q15. East Bengal FC won the Durand Cup 2026 by defeating which team?
a) Bengaluru FC b) Mohun Bagan Super Giant c) NorthEast United FC d) Kerala Blasters
Answer: b) Mohun Bagan Super Giant
Q16. National Sports Day is celebrated every year on 29 August to mark the birth anniversary of whom?
a) PT Usha b) Major Dhyan Chand c) Milkha Singh d) Abhinav Bindra
Answer: b) Major Dhyan Chand
Q17. Yomif Kejelcha, who set a new half marathon world record, belongs to which country?
a) Kenya b) Ethiopia c) Uganda d) Morocco
Answer: b) Ethiopia
Q18. Brazil will host which edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2027?
a) 8th b) 9th c) 10th d) 11th
Answer: c) 10th
Q19. Keziah Liz Mejo, crowned Miss Universe India 2026, belongs to which state?
a) Tamil Nadu b) Kerala c) Karnataka d) Rajasthan
Answer: b) Kerala
Q20. “Operation Economic Outcast,” the US sanctions campaign, is directed against which country?
a) Russia b) North Korea c) Iran d) Venezuela
Answer: c) Iran
Q21. The India-Bangladesh Ganga Water Sharing Treaty, also known as the Farakka Treaty, is set to expire in which year?
a) 2025 b) 2026 c) 2027 d) 2028
Answer: b) 2026
Q22. The devastating flash flood in Nepal on 26 August 2026 was mainly linked to which two rivers?
a) Koshi and Gandak b) Bhotekoshi and Trishuli c) Karnali and Mahakali d) Rapti and Bagmati
Answer: b) Bhotekoshi and Trishuli
Q23. US President Trump renamed which of the Great Lakes as “Lake America”?
a) Lake Superior b) Lake Michigan c) Lake Ontario d) Lake Erie
Answer: c) Lake Ontario
Q24. The 2026 SCO Heads of State Summit will be held in which city?
a) Astana b) Bishkek c) Tashkent d) Dushanbe
Answer: b) Bishkek
Q25. The e-Shram portal, which recently completed 5 years, was developed by which organisation?
a) UIDAI b) National Informatics Centre (NIC) c) NITI Aayog d) Ministry of Labour
Answer: b) National Informatics Centre (NIC)
Quick Revision Table
| Topic | Key Fact |
|---|---|
| National Space Day 2026 | 23 August; 3rd edition; Chandrayaan-3 anniversary |
| Bharatiya Antariksh Station | First module BAS-01; target 2035 |
| India’s First Soil Texture Map | Developed by ICAR-NBSS&LUP |
| Tiangong Ultra | Chinese robot; 100m in 9.39s, beats Bolt’s 9.58s |
| UPI Completes 10 Years | Launched 25 Aug 2016; 49% of world’s real-time payments |
| PM Jan Dhan Yojana | 12 years; 59.09 crore accounts (as of 19 Aug 2026) |
| Work From Anywhere Index 2026 | Mumbai only Indian city; ranked 50th, score 77 |
| Largest Sugar Producer 2026 | Maharashtra (9.92 million tonnes) |
| SC on Judicial Service | Legal practice requirement cut from 3 years to 1 year |
| Kerala Renamed | Now officially “Keralam” |
| India’s First Baaz Drone Battalion | Deployed in Jalandhar, Punjab |
| AK-203 Sher | India’s first 100% indigenous AK-203 rifle |
| Exercise Sahyog-HOPE | India-Vietnam coast guard exercise, Chennai |
| BWF World Championships 2026 | India ranked 6th; 1 bronze (Treesa-Gayatri) |
| Durand Cup 2026 | East Bengal FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant |
| National Sports Day | 29 August; Major Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary |
| Half Marathon World Record | Yomif Kejelcha (Ethiopia), 56:51, Buenos Aires |
| FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 | Host: Brazil; 10th edition |
| Miss Universe India 2026 | Keziah Liz Mejo (Kerala) |
| Operation Economic Outcast | US sanctions campaign against Iran |
| Ganga Water Sharing Treaty | Expires 12 Dec 2026; aka Farakka Treaty |
| Nepal Flash Floods | Linked to Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers |
| Lake Ontario Renamed | Now “Lake America” (US executive order) |
| SCO Summit 2026 | Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (31 Aug–1 Sept) |
| e-Shram Portal | Completed 5 years; developed by NIC |
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