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Polity & Governance
PM Modi Unveils Saptadhara Vision on India’s 80th Independence Day
On India’s 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his 13th consecutive speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort and laid out the Saptadhara (Seven Streams) Vision for building a Viksit Bharat by 2047. This framework identifies seven priority directions for national growth: manufacturing, agriculture and food processing, technology and innovation, Gati Shakti (infrastructure and logistics), self-reliance in defence, the green and blue economy, and soft power.
The vision aims to reduce India’s import dependence, especially in defence equipment, while boosting renewable energy and marine-based livelihoods such as fisheries. It also pushes India to project its culture, values and diplomacy globally as a soft power. This is one of the most likely General Awareness questions this exam season, so remember all seven streams in order.
- Saptadhara = “Seven Streams,” announced on India’s 80th Independence Day (15 August 2026)
- The seven streams: Manufacturing, Agriculture & Food Processing, Technology & Innovation, Gati Shakti, Defence (Self-Reliance), Green & Blue Economy, Soft Power
- Ultimate goal: Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047
- This was PM Modi’s 13th Independence Day address from the Red Fort
Union Cabinet Approves Permanent Bench of J&K and Ladakh High Court in Ladakh
The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a permanent bench of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court in Ladakh. Until now, this joint High Court — shared by both Union Territories since the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 — functioned only from Jammu and Srinagar, forcing litigants from Ladakh to travel long distances for court proceedings. This new bench will be the third judicial location of the High Court and aims to provide easier access to justice for the people of Ladakh. The original Jammu and Kashmir High Court itself dates back to 1928, making it one of the oldest High Courts in the country. This is a frequently asked static-cum-current polity question.
- J&K and Ladakh High Court is a joint High Court for two Union Territories
- Established in 1928; reorganised under the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019
- Existing benches: Jammu and Srinagar; Ladakh will be the third
- Aim: easier and faster access to justice for Ladakh residents
Defence
Exercise Maitree 2026: 15th Edition of India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise
The 15th edition of Exercise Maitree, the joint military exercise between India and Thailand, is being conducted in Thailand from 8 to 31 August 2026, with around 85 soldiers from each country’s army participating. Exercise Maitree began in 2006 and is held alternately in both nations; the 14th edition in 2025 was held in Meghalaya, India, making this year Thailand’s turn to host. The exercise focuses on counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations in jungle and urban terrain, boosting interoperability between the two armies. This kind of India-plus-another-country defence exercise is a regular favourite in bank exam General Awareness sections.
- Exercise Maitree: India-Thailand joint army exercise, started in 2006
- 15th edition: 8–31 August 2026, hosted in Thailand
- 14th edition (2025) was hosted by India in Meghalaya
- Focus: counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations
General Dhiraj Seth Conferred Honorary Rank of General by Nepal Army
Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth was conferred the Honorary Rank of General of the Nepali Army by Nepal’s President Ram Chandra Paudel during a ceremony at Sheetal Niwas in Kathmandu on 17 August 2026. This continues a reciprocal tradition between India and Nepal dating back to 1950, under which the two countries confer honorary general ranks on each other’s army chiefs. General Seth also laid a wreath at the Army Pavilion in Tundikhel and met Nepal’s Army Chief, General Ashok Raj Sigdel. Nepal’s capital is Kathmandu, its President is Ram Chandra Paudel, and its Prime Minister is Balendra Shah, who took charge in March 2026 after the Rastriya Swatantra Party’s landslide election win.
- India-Nepal honorary General rank tradition began in 1950
- Nepal’s Army Chief: General Ashok Raj Sigdel
- Nepal’s President: Ram Chandra Paudel; Prime Minister: Balendra Shah
- Currency of Nepal: Nepali Rupee; Capital: Kathmandu
Sports
BWF World Championships 2026: New Delhi Hosts After 17 Years
The 30th edition of the BWF (Badminton World Federation) World Championships was held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi from 17 to 23 August 2026, marking India’s first time hosting the tournament since 2009 — a gap of 17 years. India earned hosting rights after China’s cancellation of the 2023 Sudirman Cup led to a reshuffling of host allocations. In the previous edition (2025, Paris, France), China had topped the medal tally, with India winning only a bronze medal through the men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. This is an important sports current affairs topic for bank exams, especially for questions on venues and editions.
- BWF World Championships 2026: 30th edition, New Delhi (17–23 August 2026)
- Venue: Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium
- India last hosted in 2009 (Hyderabad) — a 17-year gap
- 2025 edition was held in Paris, France; China topped the medal tally
Rishabh Pant Becomes First Indian to Hit 100 Sixes in Test Cricket
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant became the first Indian and only the fourth batter in the world to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket, achieving the milestone during India’s first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle. He reached the landmark in just 4,918 balls — the fastest ever, beating the previous record held by Australia’s Adam Gilchrist, who took 6,578 balls. Pant now sits third on the all-time list behind England’s Ben Stokes (138 sixes) and New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum (107 sixes), and level with Gilchrist (100 sixes). This kind of individual sporting milestone with exact numbers is a classic bank exam General Awareness question.
- Rishabh Pant: 1st Indian, 4th batter overall to hit 100 Test sixes
- Achieved in 4,918 balls — fastest ever to the milestone
- Ahead of him: Ben Stokes (138), Brendon McCullum (107)
- Level with him: Adam Gilchrist (100 sixes, previous fastest at 6,578 balls)
Magnus Carlsen Retains Esports World Cup Chess 2026 Title
Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen won the Esports World Cup Chess 2026 title for the second consecutive year, defeating Belarus’s Denis Lazavik in the final held in Paris, France. While the overall Esports World Cup is in its third edition, the Chess category is only in its second edition, having been introduced in the previous year. American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura finished third. The tournament carried a prize pool of USD 2.5 lakh (250,000), and the first edition of the chess event was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Winner: Magnus Carlsen (Norway) — 2nd consecutive Esports World Cup Chess title
- Runner-up: Denis Lazavik (Belarus); 3rd place: Hikaru Nakamura (USA)
- 2026 edition held in Paris; 2025 (1st chess edition) held in Riyadh
- Esports World Cup overall began in 2024; 2026 is its 3rd edition
Wesley So Wins Sinquefield Cup 2026 via Armageddon Tiebreak
American Grandmaster Wesley So won the Sinquefield Cup 2026, a prestigious annual chess tournament held in Saint Louis, USA, defeating India’s R Praggnanandhaa in the final. The winner was decided through an Armageddon tiebreak game — a chess format used when players are tied even after rapid playoff games, in which the player with black pieces wins automatically if the game is drawn, since white gets extra time but black needs a draw only to win. This tiebreak rule is a useful concept-based question for competitive exams beyond just naming the winner.
- Winner: Wesley So (USA); Runner-up: R Praggnanandhaa (India)
- Tiebreak method used: Armageddon game
- In Armageddon: White gets more time, but a draw favours Black
- Sinquefield Cup is held annually in Saint Louis, USA
National Sports Awards 2025: Arjuna Award (Lifetime) Goes to Footballer I Arul Anand
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2025. Notably, the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award was not conferred on anyone this year. In the Arjuna Award (Lifetime) category, renowned Indian footballer I Arul Anand (also referred to as I Aruna Nayagam) was honoured. Seventeen players received the regular Arjuna Award, spanning sports such as athletics, badminton, chess, hockey, boxing, kabaddi, shooting and para-sports. The Arjuna Award, started in 1961, carries a cash prize of Rs 15 lakh along with a bronze statuette and certificate; its Lifetime category began in 2002 (earlier under the Dhyan Chand name before being renamed).
- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: not given this year
- Arjuna Award (Lifetime) 2025: I Arul Anand (football)
- Arjuna Award started 1961; cash prize ₹15 lakh + bronze statuette
- Dronacharya Award started 1985; National Sports Promotion Award started 2009 (given this year to Army Paralympic Node, Pune)
International Affairs
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir Elected 23rd President of Bangladesh
Veteran Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was elected the 23rd President of Bangladesh on 20 August 2026, winning Bangladesh’s first contested presidential election in 35 years by defeating Liberal Democratic Party’s Oli Ahmad in a parliamentary vote. The election became necessary after former President Mohammed Shahabuddin, the 22nd President, resigned on 24 July 2026 citing health reasons. This topic is highly relevant for bank exams as questions on neighbouring countries’ heads of state are frequently asked.
- Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir: 23rd President of Bangladesh (elected 20 Aug 2026)
- Preceded by Mohammed Shahabuddin (22nd President), who resigned on 24 July 2026
- First contested Bangladeshi presidential election in 35 years
- Bangladesh’s Prime Minister: Tarique Rahman
Hakainde Hichilema Re-elected President of Zambia for Second Term
Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected as President of Zambia for a second consecutive term, securing over 61% of the vote in the presidential election. He first became President in 2021 and leads the United Party for National Development; his new term runs from 2026 to 2031. Zambia is a landlocked African nation with Lusaka as its capital and the Zambian Kwacha as its official currency. Questions on African nations’ Presidents and their party affiliations are common in bank exam static GK sections.
- Hakainde Hichilema: re-elected President of Zambia, 2nd term (2026–2031)
- Secured over 61% of votes; first elected President in 2021
- Party: United Party for National Development
- Zambia — Capital: Lusaka; Currency: Zambian Kwacha; landlocked African nation
UNCCD COP17 Held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
The 17th Conference of Parties (COP17) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is being held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from 17 to 28 August 2026. At this summit, India launched its first comprehensive guide titled “Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems of India,” documenting the country’s 24 types of open natural ecosystems, including grasslands, savannas, rocky plateaus, deserts and coastal ecosystems. UNCCD-related summits are a recurring topic in bank exam current affairs, especially the host country and India’s initiatives at such forums.
- UNCCD COP17: 17–28 August 2026, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
- UNCCD = United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
- India launched: “Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems of India”
- India has 24 types of open natural ecosystems as per this guide
Romania Shuts Down Its Only Nuclear Power Plant, Cernavoda
Romania has shut down both units of the Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant, its only active nuclear power plant, due to a severe drought that has reduced the flow of the Danube River, whose water is essential to cool the plant’s reactors. Unit 1 was commissioned in 1996 and Unit 2 in 2007; both were shut down by 13 August 2026. Romania is a European country with Bucharest as its capital, and its eastern coastline touches the Black Sea. This is an important environment-meets-energy current affairs topic showing how climate change is affecting infrastructure.
- Cernavoda Nuclear Power Plant: Romania’s only active nuclear plant, now shut
- Unit 1 (1996) and Unit 2 (2007) both shut down by 13 August 2026
- Reason: drought reducing Danube River water needed for reactor cooling
- Romania — Capital: Bucharest; borders the Black Sea in the east
Sophie Adnet Becomes First French Woman to Conduct a Spacewalk
French astronaut Sophie Adnet has become the first French woman to conduct a spacewalk, a landmark achievement for France’s space programme. France is one of India’s key strategic partners and is often referred to as a “helping nation” for India due to strong bilateral ties in defence, space and nuclear energy. Questions on “firsts” achieved by astronauts of various countries are a regular feature in bank exam General Awareness sections, so linking the person’s name to their nationality and achievement is important.
- Sophie Adnet: first French woman to conduct a spacewalk
- France’s President: Emmanuel Macron
- France is considered a strong strategic and defence partner of India
- Spacewalks are also known as Extra-Vehicular Activities (EVA)
Science & Technology
India’s First Virtual Zoo Launched in Indore, Madhya Pradesh
India’s first virtual zoo has been launched inside the Kamla Nehru Prani Sangrahalaya (zoo) in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Built under a Public-Private Partnership model at a cost of Rs 4.5 crore across 8,000 square feet, the virtual zoo uses technologies such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and 3D theatre-style experiences to let visitors observe wild animals up close without the limitations of physical enclosures. This kind of “India’s first” infrastructure/technology news, tagged with the exact city and state, is a very common bank exam question type.
- India’s first virtual zoo: Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Located inside Kamla Nehru Prani Sangrahalaya (Indore Zoo)
- Built via Public-Private Partnership at a cost of ₹4.5 crore
- Technology used: Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, 3D theatre experience
RK-251: New Smart Cancer Drug Developed by Indian Scientists
Indian scientists have developed a new smart cancer drug named RK-251, designed to specifically target tumour cells while sparing healthy cells — a major step forward in precision cancer treatment. The drug was jointly developed by the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology and IIT Guwahati. This is an important science-based current affairs topic, and remembering the exact drug name along with the collaborating institutions is key for exam questions.
- Drug name: RK-251 — a smart, tumour-targeting cancer drug
- Developed jointly by Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology and IIT Guwahati
- Designed to spare healthy cells while attacking tumour cells
- A step toward precision/targeted cancer therapy in India
NABL Launches India’s First Accreditation Scheme for Mobile Food Testing Labs
The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) has launched India’s first accreditation scheme for mobile food testing laboratories. This initiative will allow food quality and safety testing to be conducted on the spot, even in rural and remote areas that previously lacked easy access to testing facilities. This move strengthens India’s food safety ecosystem at the grassroots level and is an important scheme-based current affairs question for bank exams.
- Launched by: NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories)
- India’s first accreditation scheme for mobile food testing labs
- Benefit: on-the-spot food testing in rural and remote areas
- Strengthens food safety surveillance across India
Economy, Infrastructure & Energy
India Targets 100 GW Nuclear Power Capacity by 2047
India has set a target of achieving 100 gigawatts (GW) of nuclear power generation capacity by 2047, coinciding with the nation’s 100th year of independence and the Viksit Bharat 2047 goal. This target was announced in the context of India’s broader push toward clean and self-reliant energy sources. Nuclear power capacity targets are important for bank exam questions related to India’s energy policy and its various milestone years.
- India’s nuclear power target: 100 GW by 2047
- Aligned with the “Viksit Bharat @2047” vision
- Part of India’s clean energy and energy self-reliance push
- 2047 marks 100 years of India’s independence
India’s First Private Branded Train to Run Between Lucknow and New Delhi
India’s first private branded train will operate between Lucknow and New Delhi, and will be run and operated by IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation). This move marks a significant step in the branding and privatisation of premium train services in India, following the earlier success of the Tejas Express model. Remembering the exact route and the operating body is essential, as bank exams often test such infrastructure-related “firsts.”
- India’s first private branded train: Lucknow–New Delhi route
- Operated by: IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation)
- IRCTC = Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation
- Part of India’s push toward premium, branded railway travel experiences
Reliance Proposes India’s First Integrated Underground Coal Gasification Complex in Andhra Pradesh
Reliance Industries has proposed India’s first integrated Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) complex in Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh. UCG is a process of converting coal into gas while it is still underground, without the need for physical mining, making it a cleaner and more efficient method of extracting energy from coal reserves. This is an important economy and energy-related current affairs topic, especially given its “India’s first” status and private sector involvement.
- India’s first integrated UCG (Underground Coal Gasification) complex: proposed in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh
- Proposed by: Reliance Industries
- UCG converts coal to gas underground without traditional mining
- A cleaner alternative to conventional coal extraction
Government Schemes & Social Welfare
Tamil Nadu Becomes First State to Give 365 Days’ Paid Maternity Leave for Third Child
Tamil Nadu has become the first Indian state to announce 365 days (one year) of paid maternity leave for women employees on the birth of their third child, up from the earlier 84 days (12 weeks). Previously, only the first two children were eligible for a full year of paid leave. The move is aimed at addressing Tamil Nadu’s declining Total Fertility Rate (TFR), which currently stands below 1.4, well under the replacement level of 2.1 needed to maintain a stable population. Over 16% of Tamil Nadu’s population is already elderly, making this a demographic policy concern.
- Tamil Nadu: first state to give 365 days’ paid maternity leave for 3rd child too
- Earlier: only 84 days (12 weeks) leave for the third child
- Reason: Tamil Nadu’s TFR is below 1.4, against the replacement level of 2.1
- Over 16% of Tamil Nadu’s population is classified as senior citizens
Yashoda AI Initiative Launched by National Commission for Women
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has launched the Yashoda AI Initiative to promote AI literacy and digital empowerment among women, aiming to increase women’s participation in emerging technologies. The initiative was launched from Punjab and is being led by NCW Chairperson Vijay Kishore Rahatkar. This scheme-based current affairs topic is important for bank exams, especially questions linking initiatives to their launching bodies and chairpersons.
- Yashoda AI Initiative: launched by National Commission for Women (NCW)
- Goal: promote AI literacy and digital empowerment among women
- Launched from: Punjab
- NCW Chairperson: Vijay Kishore Rahatkar
Environment
Madras High Court Grants Legal Person Status to Tamiraparani River
The Madras High Court’s Madurai Bench has granted “legal person” status to the Tamiraparani River in Tamil Nadu, meaning the river now has legal rights of its own to protect it from pollution and environmental degradation. This gives the river the standing to be represented in legal proceedings against those causing it harm. The Tamiraparani River flows for approximately 128 km, originating from the Pothigai Hills in the Western Ghats and draining into the Gulf of Mannar. This kind of “legal personhood for a natural entity” news is an increasingly popular environment-law crossover topic in exams.
- Tamiraparani River: granted legal person status by Madras HC’s Madurai Bench
- River length: approximately 128 km
- Origin: Pothigai Hills, Western Ghats; drains into: Gulf of Mannar
- Legal personhood allows courts to hear cases on the river’s behalf
Art, Culture & History
Vande Mataram Performed in Full for the First Time at Red Fort on Independence Day
On India’s 80th Independence Day (15 August 2026), the national song Vande Mataram was performed in its complete form for the first time at the Red Fort, marking 150 years since the song was written. This historic performance held special cultural significance given the milestone anniversary of the song’s composition. Remembering milestone years attached to national symbols is a frequent static GK question in bank exams.
- Vande Mataram: performed in full for the first time at Red Fort on 15 Aug 2026
- This marked 150 years since the song’s composition
- Performed as part of India’s 80th Independence Day celebrations
- Vande Mataram is India’s National Song (distinct from the National Anthem)
Mushk Budji: GI-Tagged Kashmiri Rice Variety in the News
Mushk Budji, a GI (Geographical Indication)-tagged aromatic rice variety from Kashmir, has recently been in the news. It received its GI tag in 2023 and is prized for its distinctive fragrance and taste, traditionally grown at heights of 5,000 to 7,000 feet in the Kashmir Valley. However, it is now increasingly being cultivated outside its traditional growing zones, which experts warn is diluting both its quality and the premium price it once commanded for farmers. GI-tagged agricultural products from various Indian states are a regularly tested static GK category in bank exams.
- Mushk Budji: aromatic Kashmiri rice variety; GI tag received in 2023
- Traditionally grown at 5,000–7,000 feet altitude in the Kashmir Valley
- Known for its distinctive fragrance and taste
- Cultivation outside traditional zones is affecting quality and farmer income
Guinness World Record: Youngest Male Chartered Accountant is India-Origin Laxmanan Mayappan
Guinness World Records has officially recognised Laxmanan Mayappan, an India-origin, Dubai-based finance professional, as the world’s youngest male Chartered Accountant. Originally from Tamil Nadu, Mayappan completed his CA qualification on 30 June 2021 at the age of 16 years and 170 days, a record that has now been formally certified by Guinness. He currently works as a Senior Research Analyst at Century Financial in Dubai. This “youngest achiever” style question, combined with a professional finance qualification, makes it particularly relevant for bank exam aspirants.
- Laxmanan Mayappan: Guinness World Record holder, world’s youngest male CA
- Completed CA qualification on 30 June 2021, aged 16 years 170 days
- Originally from Tamil Nadu; now based in Dubai, UAE
- Currently works as Senior Research Analyst at Century Financial, Dubai
Weekly Current Affairs Quiz for Bank Exams based on Weekly Current Affairs PDF for Bank Exams Post
Q1. PM Modi’s Saptadhara Vision, announced on India’s 80th Independence Day, is built around how many priority streams?
a) Five b) Six c) Seven d) Eight
Answer: c) Seven
Q2. The permanent bench of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court is being established in which region?
a) Jammu b) Srinagar c) Ladakh d) Kargil
Answer: c) Ladakh
Q3. The 15th edition of Exercise Maitree (India-Thailand) is being hosted in which country in 2026?
a) India b) Thailand c) Myanmar d) Vietnam
Answer: b) Thailand
Q4. General Dhiraj Seth was conferred the Honorary Rank of General by which country’s army?
a) Bhutan b) Sri Lanka c) Nepal d) Bangladesh
Answer: c) Nepal
Q5. Where is the 30th edition of the BWF World Championships 2026 being held?
a) Hyderabad b) Mumbai c) New Delhi d) Paris
Answer: c) New Delhi
Q6. Rishabh Pant became the first Indian to hit how many sixes in Test cricket?
a) 50 b) 75 c) 100 d) 150
Answer: c) 100
Q7. Who won the Esports World Cup Chess 2026 title, retaining it for a second consecutive year?
a) Hikaru Nakamura b) Magnus Carlsen c) Denis Lazavik c) R Praggnanandhaa
Answer: b) Magnus Carlsen
Q8. Who won the Sinquefield Cup 2026 through an Armageddon tiebreak?
a) R Praggnanandhaa b) Wesley So c) Magnus Carlsen d) Vidit Gujrathi
Answer: b) Wesley So
Q9. The Arjuna Award (Lifetime) 2025 for football was given to which player?
a) Sunil Chhetri b) I Arul Anand c) Bhaichung Bhutia d) Gurpreet Singh Sandhu
Answer: b) I Arul Anand
Q10. Who was elected the 23rd President of Bangladesh in August 2026?
a) Mohammed Shahabuddin b) Sheikh Hasina c) Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir d) Tarique Rahman
Answer: c) Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir
Q11. Hakainde Hichilema was re-elected President of which African country?
a) Kenya b) Zambia c) Nigeria d) Tanzania
Answer: b) Zambia
Q12. UNCCD COP17 is being held in which country?
a) Kenya b) Mongolia c) Saudi Arabia d) Uzbekistan
Answer: b) Mongolia
Q13. Cernavoda, the nuclear power plant shut down due to drought, is located in which country?
a) Bulgaria b) Romania c) Hungary d) Ukraine
Answer: b) Romania
Q14. Sophie Adnet made history as the first French woman to do what?
a) Win an Olympic gold b) Conduct a spacewalk c) Climb Mount Everest d) Cross the Atlantic solo
Answer: b) Conduct a spacewalk
Q15. India’s first virtual zoo has been launched in which city?
a) Bhopal b) Indore c) Gwalior d) Jabalpur
Answer: b) Indore
Q16. RK-251, the smart cancer drug, was jointly developed by IIT Guwahati and which institute?
a) IISc Bangalore b) Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology c) AIIMS Delhi d) CSIR
Answer: b) Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology
Q17. NABL launched India’s first accreditation scheme for which kind of facility?
a) Blood banks b) Mobile food testing laboratories c) Water testing plants d) Fire safety labs
Answer: b) Mobile food testing laboratories
Q18. India has targeted what nuclear power capacity by 2047?
a) 50 GW b) 75 GW c) 100 GW d) 125 GW
Answer: c) 100 GW
Q19. India’s first private branded train will run between New Delhi and which city?
a) Kanpur b) Lucknow c) Varanasi d) Agra
Answer: b) Lucknow
Q20. Reliance’s proposed India’s first Underground Coal Gasification complex is located in which state?
a) Telangana b) Odisha c) Andhra Pradesh d) Jharkhand
Answer: c) Andhra Pradesh
Q21. Which state became the first in India to give 365 days’ paid maternity leave for the third child?
a) Kerala b) Karnataka c) Tamil Nadu d) Telangana
Answer: c) Tamil Nadu
Q22. The Yashoda AI Initiative was launched by which body?
a) Ministry of Women and Child Development b) National Commission for Women c) NITI Aayog d) UGC
Answer: b) National Commission for Women
Q23. The Madras High Court granted legal person status to which river?
a) Kaveri b) Vaigai c) Tamiraparani d) Palar
Answer: c) Tamiraparani
Q24. Vande Mataram was performed in full for the first time at the Red Fort, marking how many years since its composition?
a) 100 years b) 125 years c) 150 years d) 175 years
Answer: c) 150 years
Q25. Mushk Budji, the GI-tagged aromatic rice variety in the news, belongs to which region?
a) Punjab b) Kashmir c) Himachal Pradesh d) Uttarakhand
Answer: b) Kashmir
Quick Revision Table of Weekly Current Affairs PDF for Bank Exams Points
| Topic | Key Fact |
|---|---|
| Saptadhara Vision | 7 streams for Viksit Bharat 2047, announced by PM Modi |
| J&K & Ladakh HC Bench | New permanent bench approved in Ladakh |
| Exercise Maitree (15th edition) | India–Thailand, hosted in Thailand, 8–31 Aug 2026 |
| Gen. Dhiraj Seth | Honorary General rank conferred by Nepal Army |
| BWF World Championships 2026 | 30th edition, New Delhi, first since 2009 |
| Rishabh Pant | First Indian, 4th overall to hit 100 Test sixes |
| Esports World Cup Chess 2026 | Magnus Carlsen (Norway) wins 2nd year in a row |
| Sinquefield Cup 2026 | Wesley So (USA) wins via Armageddon tiebreak |
| Arjuna Award (Lifetime) 2025 | I Arul Anand — football |
| Bangladesh’s 23rd President | Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir |
| Zambia’s President (2nd term) | Hakainde Hichilema |
| UNCCD COP17 | Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (17–28 Aug 2026) |
| Cernavoda Nuclear Plant | Romania’s only plant, shut due to drought |
| Sophie Adnet | First French woman to conduct a spacewalk |
| India’s First Virtual Zoo | Indore, Madhya Pradesh |
| RK-251 | Smart cancer drug — IIT Guwahati + IASST |
| NABL Mobile Food Lab Scheme | India’s first accreditation for mobile food testing |
| India’s Nuclear Power Target | 100 GW by 2047 |
| India’s First Private Branded Train | Lucknow–New Delhi, operated by IRCTC |
| Reliance’s UCG Complex | Eluru, Andhra Pradesh |
| Tamil Nadu Maternity Leave | 365 days for 3rd child too |
| Yashoda AI Initiative | Launched by National Commission for Women |
| Tamiraparani River | Granted legal person status by Madras HC |
| Vande Mataram at Red Fort | Full performance, marking 150 years |
| Mushk Budji | GI-tagged Kashmiri aromatic rice (tag: 2023) |
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