Question 1
Who became the first Indian woman scientist to be awarded the prestigious COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal in 2026?
2026 में प्रतिष्ठित COSPAR विक्रम साराभाई पदक से सम्मानित होने वाली पहली भारतीय महिला वैज्ञानिक कौन बनीं?
Correct Answer: (B) Annapurni Subramaniam / अन्नपूर्णी सुब्रमण्यम
Explanation: Astrophysicist Annapurni Subramaniam, Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), was awarded the prestigious COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal for her significant contributions to space research.
Question 2
Who was appointed as India's Ambassador to Iran in August 2026?
अगस्त 2026 में ईरान में भारत का नया राजदूत किसे नियुक्त किया गया?
Correct Answer: (C) Vishwesh Negi / विश्वेश नेगी
Explanation: Senior diplomat Vishwesh Negi has been appointed as the Ambassador of India to the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Question 3
Which famous festival's inclusion in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list was proposed by the Odisha Government in 2026?
वर्ष 2026 में ओडिशा सरकार ने किस प्रसिद्ध उत्सव को यूनेस्को (UNESCO) की अमूर्त सांस्कृतिक विरासत सूची में शामिल करने का प्रस्ताव भेजा है?
Correct Answer: (B) Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra / भगवान जगन्नाथ रथ यात्रा
Explanation: The Odisha Government submitted a proposal to secure UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status for the world-famous Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra of Puri.
Question 4
Which Pacific island nation officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero in August 2026?
अगस्त 2026 में किस प्रशांत महासागरीय द्वीप देश ने आधिकारिक तौर पर अपना नाम बदलकर रिपब्लिक ऑफ नाओएरो कर लिया?
Correct Answer: (B) Nauru / नौरू
Explanation: The Pacific island nation of Nauru officially restored its indigenous name, changing its official designation to the Republic of Naoero.
Question 5
Which national organization launched a dynamic, real-time portal and mobile app in August 2026 for a nationwide organ transplant waiting list?
अगस्त 2026 में देशव्यापी अंग प्रत्यारोपण प्रतीक्षा सूची के लिए किस राष्ट्रीय संगठन ने एक गतिशील (Dynamic) रियल-टाइम पोर्टल और मोबाइल ऐप लॉन्च किया?
Correct Answer: (C) NOTTO (National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation) / एनओटीटीओ
Explanation: NOTTO launched a centralized digital portal and mobile app to provide transparency and real-time updates for organ allocation across India.
Question 6
Who took charge as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IndiGo Airlines in August 2026?
अगस्त 2026 में इंडिगो एयरलाइंस (IndiGo) के मुख्य कार्यकारी अधिकारी (CEO) के रूप में किसने पदभार संभाला?
Correct Answer: (B) Willie Walsh / विली वॉल्श
Explanation: Aviation veteran Willie Walsh officially took over as the new CEO of IndiGo Airlines.
Question 7
Which state government developed a comprehensive manual in 2026 to establish Child-Friendly Villages across all Gram Panchayats?
वर्ष 2026 में किस राज्य सरकार ने सभी ग्राम पंचायतों में बाल-अनुकूल गांव (Child-Friendly Villages) स्थापित करने के लिए एक व्यापक नियमावली (Manual) विकसित की?
Correct Answer: (B) Karnataka / कर्नाटक
Explanation: The Karnataka government released a specialized operational manual to create Child-Friendly Villages focused on child protection, nutrition, and education in rural Panchayats.
Question 8
The Department of Posts released a commemorative postage stamp to mark the birth centenary of which Indian artist?
डाक विभाग ने किस भारतीय कलाकार की शताब्दी वर्ष पर स्मारक डाक टिकट जारी किया?
Correct Answer: (B) Satish Gujral / सतीश गुजराल
Explanation: India Post honored renowned painter, sculptor, and architect Satish Gujral on his 100th birth anniversary with a commemorative postage stamp.
Question 9
Who received the David Dixon Award as the outstanding athlete of the Commonwealth Games 2026?
राष्ट्रमंडल खेल 2026 की उत्कृष्ट खिलाड़ी के रूप में डेविड डिक्सन पुरस्कार किसे मिला?
Correct Answer: (B) Melanie Woods of Scotland / स्कॉटलैंड की मेलानी वुड्स
Explanation: Scottish para-athlete Melanie Woods was presented with the David Dixon Award for outstanding sportsmanship and performance at the Commonwealth Games.
Question 10
Where is the 2nd meeting of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group being held?
ब्रिक्स भ्रष्टाचार-विरोधी कार्य समूह की दूसरी बैठक कहाँ आयोजित की जा रही है?
Correct Answer: (B) Hyderabad / हैदराबाद
Explanation: Delegates from member nations gathered in Hyderabad, India, for the 2nd BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group meeting.
Question 11
Who has been appointed as the new Executive Director (ED) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक (RBI) के नए कार्यकारी निदेशक (ED) के रूप में किसे नियुक्त किया गया है?
Correct Answer: (B) Monisha Chakraborty / मोनिशा चक्रवर्ती
Explanation: The Reserve Bank of India appointed Monisha Chakraborty as Executive Director to oversee key financial enforcement and regulatory departments.
Question 12
According to the NOTTO Annual Report 2025-26, which state emerged as the best-performing state in India regarding deceased organ donation?
NOTTO वार्षिक रिपोर्ट 2025-26 के अनुसार, मृत अंग दान (Deceased Organ Donation) के मामले में भारत का कौन सा राज्य शीर्ष पर है?
Correct Answer: (B) Tamil Nadu / तमिलनाडु
Explanation: Tamil Nadu maintained its leading position nationwide in deceased organ donation numbers according to NOTTO's annual report.
Question 13
Which lake has recently been designated as Arunachal Pradesh's first Ramsar site, bringing the total number of Ramsar sites in India to 101?
हाल ही में किस झील को अरुणाचल प्रदेश के पहले रामसर स्थल के रूप में नामित किया गया है, जिससे भारत में कुल रामसर स्थलों की संख्या 101 हो गई है?
Correct Answer: (B) Glaw Lake / ग्लॉव झील
Explanation: Glaw Lake in Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary became Arunachal Pradesh's inaugural Ramsar Wetland of International Importance, taking India's tally to 101.
Question 14
Which ministry issued the draft rules for introducing Vehicle-to-Vehicle communication in India?
भारत में वाहन-से-वाहन संचार प्रणाली लागू करने के लिए मसौदा नियम किस मंत्रालय ने जारी किए?
Correct Answer: (B) Ministry of Road Transport and Highways / सड़क परिवहन एवं राजमार्ग मंत्रालय
Explanation: MoRTH notified draft standards for V2V (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) safety features to enhance road safety and collision avoidance on Indian roads.
Question 15
Which former judge, who headed the commission investigating the Babri Masjid demolition, passed away recently?
हाल ही में किस पूर्व न्यायधीश का निधन हो गया जो बाबरी मस्जिद विध्वंस की जांच करने वाले आयोग का नेतृत्व किया था?
Correct Answer: (B) Justice M.S. Liberhan / जस्टिस एम.एस. लिब्रहान
Explanation: Former High Court judge M.S. Liberhan, known for heading the Liberhan Commission setup to investigate the December 1992 Babri Masjid demolition, passed away.
Question 16
In which year was the Quit India Movement launched?
भारत छोड़ो आंदोलन किस वर्ष शुरू किया गया था?
Correct Answer: (B) 1942
Explanation: The Quit India Movement (August Kranti) was officially launched by Mahatma Gandhi at the Bombay session of the All-India Congress Committee on August 8, 1942.
Question 17
Which country was the first in the world to introduce plastic (polymer) banknotes?
विश्व में सबसे पहले प्लास्टिक (पॉलीमर) नोटों का प्रचलन किस देश में शुरू हुआ था?
Correct Answer: (B) Australia (1988) / ऑस्ट्रेलिया (1988)
Explanation: Australia became the first country to issue polymer banknotes in 1988 to prevent counterfeiting and increase currency durability.
Question 18
Which famous river flows through Paris, the capital of France?
फ्रांस की राजधानी पेरिस से होकर कौन सी प्रसिद्ध नदी बहती है?
Correct Answer: (B) Seine River / सीन नदी
Explanation: The Seine River flows right through the heart of Paris, dividing the city into its famous Left and Right Banks.
Question 19
How many members are there in the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India?
भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक (RBI) की मौद्रिक नीति समिति (MPC) में कितने सदस्य होते हैं?
Correct Answer: (B) 6 Members / 6 सदस्य
Explanation: The MPC consists of 6 members: 3 members appointed by the Reserve Bank of India (including the RBI Governor) and 3 members appointed by the Central Government.
Question 20
The famous 'Pampas' grasslands are located in which continent?
प्रसिद्ध पंपास (Pampas) घास के मैदान किस महाद्वीप में स्थित हैं?
Correct Answer: (B) South America / दक्षिण अमेरिका
Explanation: The Pampas are fertile South American lowlands primarily covering Argentina, Uruguay, and parts of Brazil.