Introduction

Bank and government exam current affairs from 10–16 August 2026 covered India's 80th Independence Day and ISRO's 57th Foundation Day, alongside the 16th Finance Commission's expanded disaster list, fresh defence exercises, a leadership extension at the Enforcement Directorate, and notable sporting and international developments. This weekly current affairs Q&A is built specifically for exam preparation: quick, accurate revision instead of another long video to sit through. This roundup covers 27 exam-important questions from 10–16 August 2026, each followed by four options, the correct answer, and a short explanation with the key facts you need.

National Affairs & Government Schemes

Q1. India celebrated which Independence Day on 15 August 2026?

  • a) 78th Independence Day
  • b) 79th Independence Day
  • c) 80th Independence Day
  • d) 81st Independence Day

Answer: c) 80th Independence Day

India celebrated its 80th Independence Day on 15 August 2026 under two themes: "150 Years of Vande Mataram," marking 150 years since Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay composed the national song, and "Yuva Shakti for Viksit Bharat @2047."

Q2. Which Prime Minister has hoisted the national flag from the Red Fort the most number of times?

  • a) Narendra Modi
  • b) Indira Gandhi
  • c) Jawaharlal Nehru
  • d) Manmohan Singh

Answer: c) Jawaharlal Nehru

Jawaharlal Nehru hoisted the flag at Red Fort 17 times, followed by Indira Gandhi with 16 times. PM Narendra Modi hoisted the flag for the 13th time on 15 August 2026.

Q3. When was the Indian Independence Act 1947 passed by the British Parliament?

  • a) 15 August 1947
  • b) 18 July 1947
  • c) 3 June 1947
  • d) 26 January 1947

Answer: b) 18 July 1947

The Indian Independence Act 1947 was passed by the British Parliament on 18 July 1947, forming the legal basis for India's independence on 15 August 1947.

Q4. India's space agency ISRO celebrated which Foundation Day on 15 August 2026?

  • a) 55th Foundation Day
  • b) 56th Foundation Day
  • c) 57th Foundation Day
  • d) 58th Foundation Day

Answer: c) 57th Foundation Day

ISRO was established on 15 August 1969 and celebrated its 57th Foundation Day in 2026. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai is regarded as the father of India's space programme; ISRO is headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, with V. Narayanan as its current Chairman.

Q5. Which two disasters were added to the notified natural disasters list following the 16th Finance Commission's recommendation?

  • a) Cyclone and Flood
  • b) Heatwave and Lightning
  • c) Drought and Landslide
  • d) Earthquake and Tsunami

Answer: b) Heatwave and Lightning

Based on the 16th Finance Commission's recommendations (chaired by Arvind Panagariya) for 2026–31, the Central Government added Heatwave and Lightning to the officially notified natural disasters list, taking the total from 12 to 14 disasters eligible for SDRF/NDRF assistance.

Q6. How many strategic locations in Arunachal Pradesh were officially renamed and updated on India's national map?

  • a) 15 locations
  • b) 21 locations
  • c) 27 locations
  • d) 30 locations

Answer: c) 27 locations

The Ministry of Home Affairs and Survey of India officially renamed 27 strategic locations in Arunachal Pradesh — 21 villages, 4 mountain passes (Thangla, Dzola, Rizala and Pukurla), and one high-altitude lake, Shambhu Sarovar — in response to China's renaming claims in the region.

Q7. The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) recently issued an advisory about which cyber fraud?

  • a) UPI Refund Scam
  • b) WhatsApp Boss Scam
  • c) SIM Swap Scam
  • d) OTP Fraud

Answer: b) WhatsApp Boss Scam

I4C, functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs, issued a national advisory on the "WhatsApp Boss Scam," where fraudsters impersonate company executives to trick employees into transferring funds.

Q8. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated which AI-powered supercomputing facility at IIT Delhi?

  • a) PARAM Siddhi
  • b) PARAM Pragya
  • c) PARAM Shivay
  • d) PARAM Ganga

Answer: b) PARAM Pragya

PM Modi inaugurated "PARAM Pragya," an AI-powered high-performance supercomputing facility, at the IIT Delhi Sonipat campus, developed under the National Supercomputing Mission for use in AI, data science, weather, healthcare, and defence research.

Q9. Asia's first desert-themed drive-through night safari will be built in which Gujarat district?

  • a) Kutch
  • b) Banaskantha
  • c) Patan
  • d) Surendranagar

Answer: b) Banaskantha

A Desert Zoological Park and drive-through night safari, approved by the Central Zoo Authority, will be built at Juna Deesa in Banaskantha district, Gujarat, spanning 103 hectares with 83 species and a budget of ₹542 crore.

Defence

Q10. Which edition of the India–US Navy EOD Exercise was conducted in 2026?

  • a) 6th Edition
  • b) 7th Edition
  • c) 8th Edition
  • d) 9th Edition

Answer: c) 8th Edition

The 8th edition of the India–US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise was held in Kochi, Kerala, concluding on 14 August 2026, aimed at strengthening coordination between the two navies' EOD and salvage teams.

Q11. "Udarshakti 2026" is a bilateral air exercise between India and which country?

  • a) Indonesia
  • b) Malaysia
  • c) Singapore
  • d) Thailand

Answer: b) Malaysia

Udarshakti 2026 was conducted between the Indian Air Force and the Royal Malaysian Air Force at Subang Airbase, Malaysia, from 10 to 14 August 2026, to strengthen coordination between the two air forces.

Banking, Finance & Economy

Q12. What non-fossil fuel power capacity had India achieved as of 31 July 2026?

  • a) 250.30 GW
  • b) 300.50 GW
  • c) 350.75 GW
  • d) 400.00 GW

Answer: b) 300.50 GW

India achieved 300.50 GW of non-fossil fuel power capacity as of 31 July 2026 — over 60% of its 500 GW target for 2030 — with non-fossil sources now accounting for more than 54% of total installed electricity capacity. Solar power contributes the largest share, at 164.59 GW.

Q13. Which port became India's first major port to achieve Scope 2 Emission-Free status?

  • a) Chennai Port
  • b) Cochin Port
  • c) V.O. Chidambaranar Port
  • d) Mumbai Port

Answer: c) V.O. Chidambaranar Port

V.O. Chidambaranar Port in Tamil Nadu became India's first major port to achieve Scope 2 Emission-Free status, meeting about 94% of its electricity needs through its own solar (7.04 MW) and wind (2 MW) capacity.

Appointments

Q14. Whose tenure as Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was extended by one year?

  • a) Sanjay Kumar Mishra
  • b) Rahul Navin
  • c) Praveen Sood
  • d) Nageshwar Rao

Answer: b) Rahul Navin

Rahul Navin, a 1993-batch IRS officer appointed ED Director in 2024, received a one-year extension, allowing him to continue in the post from 13 August 2026 to 13 August 2027.

International Affairs

Q15. Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in which country?

  • a) Japan
  • b) Philippines
  • c) China
  • d) Vietnam

Answer: c) China

Typhoon Dolphin, a tropical cyclone in the Western Pacific Ocean, made landfall in China's Zhejiang province via the East China Sea, ranking among China's most powerful typhoons of 2026.

Q16. Who was elected as the new President of Hungary in August 2026?

  • a) Tamás Sulyok
  • b) Péter Magyar
  • c) András Bácska
  • d) Viktor Orbán

Answer: c) András Bácska

András Bácska, a former Supreme Court Chief Justice, was elected President of Hungary, replacing Tamás Sulyok. He takes office on 19 August 2026 for a 5-year term. Hungary's capital is Budapest, with Péter Magyar serving as Prime Minister.

Q17. A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake recently struck which country?

  • a) Venezuela
  • b) Colombia
  • c) Ecuador
  • d) Peru

Answer: b) Colombia

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake — the 21st century's most powerful in Colombia — struck the South American nation, which lies at the tri-junction of the Nazca, South American, and Caribbean tectonic plates. Colombia's capital is Bogotá.

Sports

Q18. Where is the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 being held?

  • a) India
  • b) Netherlands only
  • c) Belgium and Netherlands jointly
  • d) Germany

Answer: c) Belgium and Netherlands jointly

The FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 — men's and women's events held together for the first time — is being co-hosted by Belgium and Netherlands from 15 to 30 August 2026, with 16 teams competing in each category.

Q19. How many medals did India win at the World Athletics U20 Championship 2026?

  • a) 2 medals
  • b) 3 medals
  • c) 4 medals
  • d) 5 medals

Answer: b) 3 medals

India won 3 medals at the World Athletics U20 Championship 2026, held in Eugene, Oregon, USA, finishing 27th in the medal tally. The USA topped the table, followed by Kenya and Italy.

Q20. The Irani Cup 2026, to be hosted by Jammu & Kashmir, is associated with which sport?

  • a) Hockey
  • b) Football
  • c) Cricket
  • d) Badminton

Answer: c) Cricket

The Irani Cup is played between the reigning Ranji Trophy champion and the Rest of India team. J&K won its maiden Ranji Trophy title in 2025–26 and will host the Irani Cup 2026 in October on home ground.

Q21. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports recently suspended the recognition of which sports federation?

  • a) All India Football Federation
  • b) Table Tennis Federation of India
  • c) Badminton Association of India
  • d) Athletics Federation of India

Answer: b) Table Tennis Federation of India

The Ministry suspended TTFI's recognition citing governance lapses, including failure to conduct elections. The Indian Olympic Association has been directed to coordinate with the International Table Tennis Federation and form an ad hoc committee to regulate the sport in the interim.

Awards, Recognition & Research

Q22. "President of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles" is the autobiography of which leader?

  • a) Pranab Mukherjee
  • b) Ram Nath Kovind
  • c) Droupadi Murmu
  • d) Pratibha Patil

Answer: b) Ram Nath Kovind

The autobiography was launched by PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Ram Nath Kovind served as President of India from 2017 to 2022 and was earlier Governor of Bihar (2015–2017).

Q23. Where is the 73rd Miss World 2026 being held?

  • a) India
  • b) Thailand
  • c) Vietnam
  • d) Indonesia

Answer: c) Vietnam

The 73rd Miss World 2026 (9 August – 5 September) is being held in Vietnam for the first time. India is represented by Nikita Porwal, winner of Femina Miss India World 2024.

Q24. Where was India's first Black-Necked Crane Festival held?

  • a) Leh, Ladakh
  • b) Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
  • c) Gangtok, Sikkim
  • d) Srinagar, J&K

Answer: a) Leh, Ladakh

India's first Black-Necked Crane Festival, inaugurated by Ladakh Lt. Governor V.K. Saxena, was held in Leh to promote conservation of the Black-Necked Crane, Ladakh's state bird and a species listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.

Important Days

Q25. International Youth Day is observed every year on which date?

  • a) 10 August
  • b) 12 August
  • c) 15 August
  • d) 20 August

Answer: b) 12 August

International Youth Day is observed globally on 12 August every year, recognised by the United Nations since 1999. The 2026 theme is "Different Contexts, Common Aspirations."

Q26. World Organ Donation Day is observed every year on which date?

  • a) 3 August
  • b) 13 August
  • c) 15 August
  • d) 20 August

Answer: b) 13 August

World Organ Donation Day is observed globally on 13 August, honouring Dr. Joseph Murray, who performed the world's first successful organ transplant in 1954. India separately observes National Organ Donation Day on 3 August.

Q27. Which birth anniversary of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, father of India's space programme, was observed on 12 August 2026?

  • a) 105th
  • b) 106th
  • c) 107th
  • d) 108th

Answer: c) 107th

Vikram Sarabhai, born on 12 August 1919 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, founded the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) in 1962, which evolved into ISRO in 1969.

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Conclusion & Summary

This week's current affairs reflected India's diplomatic and strategic focus — from the 80th Independence Day and ISRO's 57th Foundation Day, to the 16th Finance Commission's expanded disaster coverage and a leadership extension at the Enforcement Directorate, alongside notable developments in defence exercises, hockey, and international affairs. Bookmark this weekly current affairs page for quick revision before your bank or government exam, and check back every Sunday for the next roundup.