Current Affairs 25 August 2026 — Part 1

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

1. Q1.NSA Ajit Doval visited Beijing on 25 August 2026 for which round of the India-China Special Representatives talks on the boundary question?

   • A.22nd
   • B.23rd
   • C.24th
   • D.25th✓ Correct Answer

   Explanation: Ajit Doval held the 25th round of SR talks with Chinese FM Wang Yi in Beijing, focused on institutionalising bilateral stability along the LAC.

2. Q2.Which state government formed a five-member judicial committee to recommend examination reforms after paper-leak incidents?

   • A.Jharkhand
   • B.Uttar Pradesh
   • C.Bihar✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Rajasthan

   Explanation: Bihar government constituted the five-member expert committee, headed by a judge, to suggest broad examination reforms following repeated paper-leak incidents.

3. Q3.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman departed on 25 August 2026 to visit which two countries?

   • A.USA and UK
   • B.Canada and USA✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Japan and Australia
   • D.Germany and France

   Explanation: Sitharaman visited Canada and the USA from August 25 to September 2, 2026, for bilateral financial talks and economic forums.

4. Q4.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 approximately $73 billion via the FCNR(B) forex swap in under 11 weeks, a record that prompted the RBI to advance the window closure.

5. Q5.Bank of Baroda reached a $600 million out-of-court settlement in August 2026 related to which healthcare company?

   • 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 company that collapsed in 2020, resolving a long-running international credit exposure.

6. Q6.India bank credit growth in the June 2026 quarter was highest in over four years at approximately what percentage YoY (Bernstein report)?

   • A.12 percent
   • B.16 percent
   • C.20 percent✓ Correct Answer
   • D.24 percent

   Explanation: Bank credit growth was ~20% YoY in Q1 FY27, highest in 4+ years driven by industrial and services lending; deposit growth lagged keeping LDR at historic highs.

7. Q7.MeitY notified a scheme worth Rs 62,500 crore in August 2026 to boost production 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, attracting global OEMs and deepening electronics supply chain.

8. Q8.EAM S. Jaishankar met Russian President Putin in August 2026 to discuss which areas?

   • A.Defence and border security
   • B.Trade, energy and high-tech cooperation✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Climate finance and green energy
   • D.Space exploration

   Explanation: Jaishankar met Putin to discuss trade, energy, and high-tech cooperation, underscoring continued Russia-India strategic partnership.

9. Q9.Where was the 2nd India-New Zealand Defence Strategic Dialogue held in August 2026?

   • A.Auckland
   • B.Christchurch
   • C.Wellington✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Dunedin

   Explanation: The 2nd India-New Zealand Defence Strategic Dialogue was held in Wellington, New Zealand capital, prioritising maritime security and joint training.

10. Q10.Approximately what share of world oil transits through the Strait of Hormuz daily?

    • A.About 10 percent
    • B.About 15 percent
    • C.About 20 percent✓ Correct Answer
    • D.About 30 percent

    Explanation: About 20% of world oil supply transits through the Strait of Hormuz, making it one of the most strategic energy chokepoints globally.

11. Q11.NSTL signed Transfer of Technology for the Submarine Fired Decoy Mohini with which organisation?

    • A.HAL
    • B.BDL✓ Correct Answer
    • C.DRDO
    • D.Mazagon Dock

    Explanation: NSTL transferred the Submarine Fired Decoy Mohini technology to Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), India key missile and guided weapon manufacturer.

12. Q12.Exercise MAITREE is a joint military exercise between India and which country?

    • A.Nepal
    • B.Sri Lanka
    • C.Thailand✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Myanmar

    Explanation: MAITREE is India-Thailand annual joint military exercise. The 15th edition in 2026 ran 18-31 August with 85 personnel from each side.

13. Q13.Which city in Andhra Pradesh got approval for a green AI data centre by AM AI Factory with over Rs 31,387 crore investment?

    • A.Vijayawada
    • B.Guntur
    • C.Visakhapatnam✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Tirupati

    Explanation: Andhra Pradesh approved a green AI data centre in Visakhapatnam by AM AI Factory with Rs 31,387 crore investment, one of India largest state-level AI infrastructure commitments.

14. Q14.Which defence startup tested a Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) 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 is next-generation propulsion applicable to supersonic missiles and spacecraft.

15. Q15.Which body conducts NEET PG, whose 2026 admit cards were released on 25 August?

    • A.Medical Council of India
    • B.National Medical Commission
    • C.National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Union Public Service Commission

    Explanation: NEET PG is conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), the gateway for postgraduate medical admissions in India.