Current Affairs 22 August 2026 — Part 1

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.The Union Cabinet approved a new bench of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh in which Union Territory?

   • A.Jammu
   • B.Chandigarh
   • C.Ladakh✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Puducherry

   Explanation: The Cabinet's approval aims to improve access to justice for residents of remote areas of Ladakh; the High Court of J&K and Ladakh's principal seat remains at Srinagar/Jammu.

2. Q2.The MHA recently transferred processing of citizenship applications under the CAA, 2019 to which authority in eight states/UTs?

   • A.State Home Secretaries
   • B.District Collectors✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Union Home Secretary
   • D.State Election Commissioners

   Explanation: The CAA, 2019 provides a pathway to Indian citizenship for persecuted religious minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan who entered India before 31 December 2014.

3. Q3.AVNL's Machine Tool Prototype Factory (MTPF) at Ambarnath invited applications for how many Trade Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961?

   • A.182
   • B.142
   • C.202
   • D.162✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: Of the 162 posts, 83 are reserved for Non-ITI candidates and 79 for Ex-ITI candidates; AVNL (Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited) is a defence PSU under the Ministry of Defence.

4. Q4.IDFC FIRST Bank raised $500 million through its debut global bond issuance via bonds of what tenure?

   • A.5-year
   • B.3-year✓ Correct Answer
   • C.7-year
   • D.10-year

   Explanation: The bonds carried a BBB- rating and marked the bank's first offering in overseas debt capital markets.

5. Q5.PhonePe signed MoUs with MeitY and DPIIT to integrate its payments data insights into which government infrastructure-planning initiative?

   • A.Bharatmala Pariyojana
   • B.Sagarmala
   • C.PM GatiShakti✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Digital India Bhashini

   Explanation: PM GatiShakti is the National Master Plan for multi-modal connectivity launched in 2021 to integrate infrastructure planning across ministries.

6. Q6.South Indian Bank's Junior Officer (Business Promotion Officer) 2026 recruitment is being filled on what basis?

   • A.A three-year renewable contract✓ Correct Answer
   • B.A permanent probationary appointment
   • C.A one-year internship
   • D.A five-year fixed contract

   Explanation: Unlike most public-sector bank hiring, this role has no written exam — selection is via profile shortlisting, group discussion, interview and psychometric assessment.

7. Q7.India Ratings (Ind-Ra) raised India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to what level, citing lower crude oil prices?

   • A.7.2%
   • B.6.3%
   • C.7.5%
   • D.6.8%✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: FY27 refers to the fiscal year 2026-27 (April 2026-March 2027); lower crude prices ease India's import bill and inflation, supporting growth.

8. Q8.Which BNP leader was elected Bangladesh's 23rd President by Parliament in August 2026?

   • A.Khaleda Zia
   • B.Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Tarique Rahman
   • D.Oli Ahmad

   Explanation: Alamgir won with 255 votes against Liberal Democratic Party's Oli Ahmad, in Bangladesh's first contested presidential election since 1991.

9. Q9.Turkey formally requested Interpol to issue a Red Notice against which leader in August 2026?

   • A.Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Israeli President Isaac Herzog
   • C.US President
   • D.UN Secretary-General

   Explanation: The request followed domestic Turkish arrest warrants against Netanyahu; a Red Notice is a request to law enforcement worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition.

10. Q10.Tourism ministers of BRICS nations adopted the 'Jaipur Declaration' at a meeting held in which Indian state?

    • A.Gujarat
    • B.Madhya Pradesh
    • C.Rajasthan✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Uttar Pradesh

    Explanation: BRICS is a grouping of major emerging economies — Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and newer members — that also cooperates on sectors like tourism.

11. Q11.PNGRB authorised how many kilometres of new common-carrier LPG pipeline infrastructure in August 2026?

    • A.1,200 km
    • B.2,500 km
    • C.900 km
    • D.1,800 km✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: At an estimated cost of Rs 7,000 crore, the new pipelines will take the country's total authorised LPG pipeline network from 7,700 km to 9,500 km.

12. Q12.The National Commission for Women launched the 'Yashoda AI' programme in which city?

    • A.Jalandhar✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Amritsar
    • C.Ludhiana
    • D.Chandigarh

    Explanation: The programme focuses on AI literacy and digital empowerment for women; Jalandhar is in Punjab.

13. Q13.Under Rajasthan's newly approved State Wage Code 2026, wages must be revised how often?

    • A.Once a year
    • B.Twice a year✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Every quarter
    • D.Every three years

    Explanation: Revisions occur on 1 April and 1 October; the code also caps weekly working hours at 48 and mandates a 30-minute break after five consecutive work hours.

14. Q14.Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council in which state?

    • A.Kerala
    • B.Karnataka
    • C.Tamil Nadu✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Andhra Pradesh

    Explanation: The meeting was held at Kovalam, Mahabalipuram; the Southern Zonal Council comprises Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and three UTs.

15. Q15.HPPSC extended the application deadline for HP Police Constable Recruitment 2026, which aims to fill how many posts?

    • A.634
    • B.834
    • C.534
    • D.734✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: Of the 734 posts, 491 are for male candidates and 243 for female candidates; selection includes a written exam, PET/PMT and medical exam.