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Current Affairs 14 August 2026 — Part 2
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14-august-2026 — Answer Key & Explanations (15 Questions)
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Q1.India signed Terms of Reference in August 2026 to begin Preferential Trade Agreement talks with which bloc, its first such PTA negotiation with an African regional grouping?
- A.Southern African Customs Union (SACU)✓ Correct Answer
- B.East African Community (EAC)
- C.ECOWAS
- D.African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
Explanation: SACU comprises South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini; India's trade with the bloc includes about $7.5 billion in exports.
Q2.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in August 2026 that normal India-China ties depend on what precondition, amid reports of fresh Himalayan troop tensions?
- A.Peace along the disputed border✓ Correct Answer
- B.Resumption of direct flights
- C.A new trade agreement
- D.Reopening of the Nathu La pass
Explanation: The statement came ahead of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi (12-13 September 2026), which Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to attend.
Q3.Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, who died in August 2026 aged 97, is best known for driving reforms that led China into which organisation?
- A.World Trade Organization (WTO)✓ Correct Answer
- B.United Nations Security Council
- C.G7
- D.OECD
Explanation: Zhu served as Premier from 1998 to 2003 and also drove state-enterprise privatisation and urban housing reform.
Q4.Digital India BHASHINI Division and NITI Aayog signed a Statement of Intent in August 2026 to jointly develop AI solutions focused on:
- A.Multilingual, voice-first governance tools✓ Correct Answer
- B.Autonomous vehicle navigation
- C.Weather forecasting models
- D.Cybersecurity threat detection
Explanation: The partnership spans five sub-programmes: BHASHINI Udyat, Mitra, AppMitra, Sahayogi and Pravakta.
Q5.Cochin Shipyard delivered 'MS Maria', a 7,000 DWT ice-class vessel, to a shipping firm based in which country?
- A.Germany✓ Correct Answer
- B.Norway
- C.Netherlands
- D.Japan
Explanation: MS Maria is the second of an eight-vessel HS EcoFreighter series designed by Groot Ship Design of the Netherlands, built to DNV rules.
Q6.The 8th edition of the India-US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 is being held at which naval command?
- A.Southern Naval Command, Kochi✓ Correct Answer
- B.Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam
- C.Western Naval Command, Mumbai
- D.Andaman and Nicobar Command
Explanation: The exercise series between the two navies' specialist diving and EOD teams began in 2005.
Q7.In Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 with the Royal Malaysian Air Force, which IAF fighter is participating for the first time since its 2020 induction?
- A.Rafale✓ Correct Answer
- B.Su-30MKI
- C.Tejas
- D.Mirage 2000
Explanation: Four IAF Rafales from 101 Squadron are taking part alongside two C-17s, following Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia.
Q8.The 'State of India's Environment 2026' report found that extreme weather events struck India on what share of days in 2025?
- A.99%✓ Correct Answer
- B.50%
- C.75%
- D.25%
Explanation: The extreme weather caused over 4,400 deaths and damaged 17.41 million hectares of crops.
Q9.The 'State of India's Environment 2026' report links rising tiger-human conflict to the fact that roughly what share of tiger territory is now shared with human populations?
- A.40%✓ Correct Answer
- B.10%
- C.70%
- D.5%
Explanation: India's tiger population has more than doubled since 2006 to a record 3,682 per the 2022 estimation, intensifying habitat overlap with about 60 million people.
Q10.Four Malabar pied hornbills were sighted for the first time near the Muyyam river in which Kerala district?
- A.Kannur✓ Correct Answer
- B.Wayanad
- C.Idukki
- D.Palakkad
Explanation: The sighting was notable because the species is rarely seen outside dense forest cover.
Q11.India won a record 35 medals and lifted the Wilkinson Sword Trophy for the first time at which 2026 championship in Lagos, Nigeria?
- A.Commonwealth Fencing Championships✓ Correct Answer
- B.Commonwealth Wrestling Championships
- C.Commonwealth Boxing Championships
- D.Commonwealth Youth Games
Explanation: India's tally was 13 gold, 8 silver and 14 bronze across U-23 and senior events.
Q12.Titli Maji won a silver medal for India in the women's 45kg category at which 2026 championship in Tashkent?
- A.Asian Youth & Junior Weightlifting Championships✓ Correct Answer
- B.Asian Senior Weightlifting Championships
- C.Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships
- D.World Junior Weightlifting Championships
Explanation: She lifted a combined 145kg — 65kg in snatch and 80kg in clean & jerk.
Q13.Afghanistan's win over Ireland in August 2026 secured them automatic qualification for the 2027 Cricket World Cup, leaving which two-time champions to go through the qualifiers again?
- A.West Indies✓ Correct Answer
- B.Zimbabwe
- C.Ireland
- D.Netherlands
Explanation: West Indies, ranked 10th in ODI rankings, must play qualifiers for a third straight World Cup edition; the 2027 event will be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Q14.The Karnataka bandh called by Kannada organisations on 13 August 2026 was protesting a directive to release Cauvery water to which state?
- A.Tamil Nadu✓ Correct Answer
- B.Andhra Pradesh
- C.Kerala
- D.Telangana
Explanation: The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee had directed release of 12,000 cusecs of water; the bandh drew a mixed response after some groups withdrew support.
Q15.The Rajasthan Cabinet's 'One State-One Election' decision in August 2026 proposes holding simultaneous elections for which two bodies?
- A.Panchayati Raj institutions and urban local bodies✓ Correct Answer
- B.Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha
- C.Municipal corporations and cooperative societies
- D.Zilla Parishads and gram sabhas only
Explanation: The Cabinet, chaired by CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, also accepted the state OBC Commission's local-body quota recommendations and cleared a new Agriculture and Food Processing Policy.
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