Current Affairs 25 August 2026 — Part 2

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

1. Q1.Minister Bhupender Yadav attended UNCCD COP17 in August 2026. In which city was COP17 held?

   • A.Nairobi
   • B.Bonn
   • C.Ulaanbaatar✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Glasgow

   Explanation: UNCCD COP17 was held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. UNCCD stands for the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, which focuses on land restoration and drought resilience.

2. Q2.What were the two key conservation topics Bhupender Yadav discussed with Bangladesh counterpart at UNCCD COP17?

   • A.Coral reefs and whale migration
   • B.Mangrove conservation and Sundarbans tiger conservation✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Air quality and forest carbon credits
   • D.River dolphins and wetland restoration

   Explanation: Yadav met Bangladesh counterpart at COP17 to discuss mangrove conservation and transboundary monitoring of Bengal tigers in the Sundarbans, a shared ecosystem.

3. Q3.Which hills were cited as contributing to flood severity in Assam in the 2026 monsoon through deforestation and coal mining?

   • A.Garo Hills
   • B.Khasi Hills
   • C.Naga Hills✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Patkai Hills

   Explanation: Experts linked the severity of 2026 Assam floods to deforestation and coal mining in the Naga Hills, which worsened runoff and river flooding downstream.

4. Q4.India men hockey team exited the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 after losing to which team?

   • A.Netherlands
   • B.Australia
   • C.Argentina✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Belgium

   Explanation: Indian men hockey team lost 3-5 to Argentina in the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 and exited the tournament. Former goalkeeper PR Sreejesh criticised the management after both teams failed to reach semifinals.

5. Q5.Rishabh Pant surpassed which player 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, where India declared at 503/9.

6. Q6.East Bengal FC qualified for which continental women football competition in August 2026?

   • A.SAFF Women Championship
   • B.AFC Women Champions League✓ Correct Answer
   • C.FIFA Women World Cup qualifiers
   • D.ASEAN Women Cup

   Explanation: East Bengal FC qualified for the AFC Women Champions League group stage after defeating Sabah FC 2-0, a historic milestone for Indian women club football.

7. Q7.S. Somanath was appointed as a part-time non-official director of the RBI Central Board in August 2026. He is 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 (Indian Space Research Organisation). He was appointed along with Syed Akbaruddin and Annie George Mathew as non-official directors on the RBI Central Board for four-year terms.

8. Q8.Who was appointed as the new Secretary of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) in August 2026?

   • A.Ajit Doval
   • B.Parag Jain✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Syed Akbaruddin
   • D.Monisha Chakraborty

   Explanation: Parag Jain was appointed as the new Secretary of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), India primary external intelligence agency.

9. Q9.The UP Cabinet approved 180 days of maternity leave twice per service career for female state employees. What earlier condition was removed?

   • A.One year gap between leaves
   • B.Two-year gap between the two leaves✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Three-year gap between leaves
   • D.No gap condition existed previously

   Explanation: The UP Cabinet removed the mandatory two-year gap condition between the two spells of 180-day maternity leave, making it more flexible for female state employees.

10. Q10.The Tamil Nadu government ordered distribution of 1.28 lakh gold rings to newborns in government hospitals. When is this scheme set to launch?

    • A.1 September 2026
    • B.15 September 2026✓ Correct Answer
    • C.1 October 2026
    • D.26 January 2027

    Explanation: Tamil Nadu government issued orders for gold rings for newborns in government hospitals, with the scheme set to launch on 15 September 2026 to promote institutional deliveries.

11. Q11.NAMASTE-SUY aims to transform the lives of which category of workers by providing financial assistance and mechanised equipment?

    • A.Street vendors
    • B.Anganwadi workers
    • C.Sanitation workers✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Agricultural labourers

    Explanation: NAMASTE-SUY (Swachhta Udyami Yojana) transforms the lives of sanitation workers by providing financial assistance and mechanised equipment like suction tractors to help them become independent entrepreneurs.

12. Q12.Governor Kavinder Gupta advocated for modernisation of which language as a living language on 24 August 2026?

    • A.Pali
    • B.Prakrit
    • C.Sanskrit✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Tamil

    Explanation: Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta advocated for the modernisation and promotion of Sanskrit as a living language, framing it as a repository of India knowledge tradition relevant in technology and education.

13. Q13.The National Gandhi Museum emphasised that Mahatma Gandhi personal manuscripts that were recently auctioned should be preserved in what kind of institution?

    • A.Private museums
    • B.Foreign archives
    • C.Public institutions✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Religious institutions

    Explanation: The National Gandhi Museum emphasised Gandhi letters and manuscripts, which fetched over Rs 16 crore at auction, are part of India common heritage and should be preserved in public institutions, not sold privately.

14. Q14.India Day 2026 is being celebrated in Ireland on 30 August under which theme?

    • A.Unity in Diversity
    • B.Incredible India
    • C.Bridges of Heritage, Gateways of Trade✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Digital India Connects the World

    Explanation: India Day 2026 in Ireland is themed Bridges of Heritage, Gateways of Trade, celebrating global reach of Indian diaspora and cultural traditions.

15. Q15.Indian Railways launched a nationwide initiative in August 2026 targeting what aspect of passenger hygiene at stations?

    • A.Restroom cleanliness
    • B.Platform sweeping
    • C.Drinking water tank cleaning and disinfection✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Train coach cleaning

    Explanation: Indian Railways launched a nationwide initiative on cleaning and disinfecting drinking water tanks and filtration systems at stations to ensure passenger hygiene standards.