Daily Current Affairs Quiz — 25 August 2026 (10 MCQs with Answers)
Test your knowledge of today top current affairs: India-China border diplomacy, RBI forex record, Hockey World Cup exit, UNCCD COP17, Rishabh Pant record, and more from 25 August 2026.
NSA Ajit Doval visited Beijing for which round of India-China Special Representatives talks on the boundary question on 25 August 2026?
Current Affairs 25 August 2026 — Answer Key & Explanations (10 Questions)
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Q1.NSA Ajit Doval visited Beijing for which round of India-China Special Representatives talks on the boundary question on 25 August 2026?
- A.22nd
- B.23rd
- C.24th
- D.25th✓ Correct Answer
Explanation: Ajit Doval held the 25th round of Special Representatives talks with Chinese FM Wang Yi in Beijing, focused on institutionalising bilateral stability along the LAC.
Q2.The RBI advanced the FCNR(B) forex swap window closure to 31 August 2026 after raising a record approximately how much in under 11 weeks?
- A.$35 billion
- B.$50 billion
- C.$73 billion✓ Correct Answer
- D.$100 billion
Explanation: India mobilised ~$73 billion via the FCNR(B) forex swap in under 11 weeks, a record that prompted the RBI to close the window early on 31 August.
Q3.Bank of Baroda reached an out-of-court settlement of $600 million with which company in August 2026?
- A.Apollo Hospitals
- B.Fortis Healthcare
- C.NMC Health✓ Correct Answer
- D.Max Healthcare
Explanation: Bank of Baroda settled a $600 million dispute with NMC Health, a UAE-based healthcare company that collapsed in 2020, resolving long-running international credit exposure.
Q4.MeitY notified a Rs 62,500 crore scheme in August 2026 to boost manufacturing in which sector?
- A.Semiconductor chips
- B.Mobile handsets✓ Correct Answer
- C.Electric vehicles
- D.Solar panels
Explanation: MeitY notified a Rs 62,500 crore PLI-style scheme to boost mobile handset manufacturing, attract global OEMs, and deepen India electronics supply chain.
Q5.Which defence startup successfully tested a Rotating Detonation Engine at DRDO Hyderabad in August 2026?
- A.Ideaforge
- B.DPropulse✓ Correct Answer
- C.Sagar Defence
- D.NewSpace Research
Explanation: DPropulse tested an RDE at DRDO Hyderabad. RDE technology applies to next-generation supersonic missiles and spacecraft.
Q6.UNCCD COP17 in August 2026 was held in which city?
- A.Nairobi
- B.Bonn
- C.Ulaanbaatar✓ Correct Answer
- D.Glasgow
Explanation: UNCCD COP17 was held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. It focuses on land restoration and drought resilience. Minister Bhupender Yadav represented India.
Q7.Indian men hockey team exited FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 after losing to which team?
- A.Netherlands
- B.Australia
- C.Argentina✓ Correct Answer
- D.Belgium
Explanation: India lost 3-5 to Argentina and exited the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026. Former goalkeeper PR Sreejesh criticised management after both teams failed to reach the semifinals.
Q8.Rishabh Pant surpassed which cricketer to become India highest wicketkeeper run-scorer in away Tests?
- A.Syed Kirmani
- B.Dinesh Karthik
- C.MS Dhoni✓ Correct Answer
- D.KS More
Explanation: Rishabh Pant surpassed MS Dhoni to become India highest wicketkeeper run-scorer in away Tests during the 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Q9.S. Somanath was appointed to the RBI Central Board in August 2026. He was the former Chairman of which organisation?
- A.HAL
- B.DRDO
- C.ISRO✓ Correct Answer
- D.NTPC
Explanation: S. Somanath is the former Chairman of ISRO. He was appointed part-time non-official director on the RBI Central Board for a four-year term from 22 August 2026.
Q10.NAMASTE-Swachhta Udyami Yojana targets transformation of whose lives?
- A.Street vendors
- B.Anganwadi workers
- C.Sanitation workers✓ Correct Answer
- D.Agricultural labourers
Explanation: NAMASTE-SUY provides financial assistance and mechanised equipment like suction tractors to sanitation workers, enabling them to become independent entrepreneurs.