Daily Current Affairs Quiz 23rd August 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 23 August, 2026

Q1. Kajal Dhochak, who recently made headlines by securing her second consecutive U20 World Championship title in August 2026, is associated with which sport?

(a) Weightlifting

(b) Wrestling

(d) Judo

(e) Shooting

Answer: b

Solution:

India’s Kajal Dhochak won her second consecutive U20 World Wrestling Championship title.
She clinched the gold medal in the women’s 76 kg category.
In the final, Kajal defeated Jingru Sun of China by a commanding 7–0 margin.

Other Indian Performances

In the women’s 72 kg category, Tanu Sharma won the silver medal after losing 3–5 to Chisato Yoshida of Japan in the final.
In the women’s 62 kg category, Savita also secured a silver medal after losing 2–12 by technical superiority to Sakura Onishi of Japan.
Mansi Lather remains in contention for the gold medal in the women’s 68 kg category and is set to face Chenling Song of China in the final.

Q2. Neeraj Chopra secured the silver medal at the Lausanne Diamond League 2026 after finishing second to which athlete?

(a) Arshad Nadeem

(b) Anderson Peters

(d) Jakub Vadlejch

(e) Julian Weber

Answer: c

Solution:

India’s ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished second at the Lausanne Diamond League 2026.
He recorded a season-best throw of 88.05 metres.
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won the event with a throw of 88.14 metres.
The winning margin was just 9 centimetres.
Neeraj’s 88.05-metre throw marked his return to the 88-metre range after a difficult start to the 2026 season.
Pathirage reclaimed the lead with his third attempt, and neither athlete could improve their marks in the remaining rounds.

Q3. Ms. Muanpuii Saiawi, an IFS officer of the 2005 batch, was concurrently accredited as the High Commissioner of India to which Pacific island territory in August 2026?

(a) Fiji

(b) Niue

(d) Tuvalu

(e) Samoa

Answer: b

Solution:

Ms. Muanpuii Saiawi (IFS: 2005), presently serving as the High Commissioner of India to New Zealand, has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to Niue.
She will hold the additional diplomatic assignment with residence in Wellington, New Zealand.

Q4. The 35th Manipuri Language Day was celebrated across Manipur on 20 August 2026. Manipuri language was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of through which Constitutional Amendment Act?

(a) 21st Constitutional Amendment Act

(b) 71st Constitutional Amendment Act

(d) 96th Constitutional Amendment Act

(e) 100th Constitutional Amendment Act

Answer: b

Solution:

The 35th Manipuri Language Day was celebrated across Manipur on 20 August 2026.
The day commemorates the inclusion of the Manipuri language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India on 20 August 1992.
Manipuri was included in the Eighth Schedule through the 71st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.
The state-level celebration was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy (JNMDA), Imphal.
The theme of the celebration was: “State Song ‘Sana Leibak Manipur’ for Peace, Unity and Integrity”
The programme was organised by the Manipuri Language Day State Level Celebration Committee in collaboration with the JNMDA.
JNMDA is a constituent unit of the Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi.

Q5. INS Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) delivered to the Indian Navy in August 2026, was indigenously built by which shipyard?

(a) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL)

(b) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE)

(d) Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)

(e) Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)

Answer: c

Solution:

INS Mangrol, the third of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), was delivered to the Indian Navy on 21 August 2026.
The vessel was indigenously designed and constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL).
INS Mangrol was delivered at Kochi, Kerala.
It has been built in accordance with the Det Norske Veritas (DNV) classification rules.
The vessel is designed for low-intensity maritime operations and search and rescue (SAR) duties.
The Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) is a class of naval vessel designed primarily for operations in coastal and shallow waters

Q6. To qualify under Target Segment 1 (TS1) of the MPMS, existing mobile phone manufacturers must have achieved a minimum turnover in FY 2025-26 of:

(a) ₹1,000 crore

(b) ₹2,500 crore

(d) ₹10,000 crore

(e) ₹15,000 crore

Answer: d

Solution:

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with a budgetary outlay of ₹62,500 crore.
The scheme aims to enhance India’s global competitiveness in mobile phone manufacturing, increase production scale, deepen the domestic supply chain through higher Domestic Value Addition (DVA), strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities and generate employment.
MPMS will also support Indian mobile phone brands in achieving technological sovereignty, capturing greater economic value and encouraging Indian patents in design and R&D.
The earlier Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing (PLI-LSEM) played a catalytic role in making India a global hub for mobile phone manufacturing and exports. Its tenure ended on 31 March 2026.
The new MPMS has been introduced to sustain the growth momentum and further scale up mobile phone manufacturing.
The scheme has two target segments:
- Target Segment 1 (TS1): Incentivising mobile phone manufacturing.
- Target Segment 2 (TS2): Supporting Indian mobile phone brands.
The scheme will operate for five years, from FY 2026–27 to FY 2030–31.
Applicants under TS2 may be granted a gestation period of one year.
Under TS1, the scheme provides a differentiated incentive ranging from 2.25% to 5%.
Under TS2, Indian brands will receive a 5% incentive, along with an additional 3% incentive for Indian design and R&D.
The scheme also provides non-fiscal support to Indian brands.
An additional incentive of up to 1.5% will be provided under both target segments for the domestic sourcing of key components and sub-assemblies.
The additional domestic sourcing incentive will be available if the relevant components are localised for at least 25% of the total mobile phone units manufactured during a financial year.
Applicants under the scheme can include mobile phone manufacturers and Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers registered in India.
Sales and incentives payable under the scheme will be calculated on a brand-wise basis.

Eligibility under TS1

The applicant must be a mobile phone manufacturer or EMS company registered in India.
The applicant must have a minimum turnover of ₹10,000 crore in FY 2025–26.
Existing brands must achieve annual threshold sales of ₹5,000 crore every year over and above their FY 2025–26 sales.
A new brand will become eligible only after achieving total annual sales of ₹10,000 crore in India.
Thereafter, the new brand must meet the year-on-year threshold sales requirement of ₹5,000 crore.

Eligibility under TS2

The applicant must be a mobile phone manufacturer or EMS company registered in India.
The applicant must have a minimum turnover of ₹1,000 crore in FY 2025–26.
The applicant must qualify as an Indian Brand.
To qualify as an Indian Brand, it must:
- Be registered or incorporated in India.
- Have its IP and trademark held within India.
- Have management control with Indian citizens.
- Have more than 51% shareholding held by Indian citizens.
- Possess in-house R&D and design capabilities in India.
The additional incentive for domestic sourcing is intended to promote genuine and deep-rooted domestic manufacturing and strengthen Atmanirbharta in India’s mobile phone manufacturing ecosystem.

Q7. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has mandated a compulsory warning label restricting the use of FDCs containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride for children below what age limit?

(a) 1 year

(b) 2 years

(d) 6 years

(e) 12 years

Answer: c

Solution:

The Government has imposed restrictions on the manufacturing, sale and distribution of all Fixed-Dose Combinations (FDCs) containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride for children below four years of age.
The decision has been taken as a significant step to safeguard the health and safety of young children.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has mandated that a clear warning must be displayed on these medicines.
The mandatory warning reads:

“Fixed Dose Combination shall not be used in children below four years of age.”

This warning must be prominently displayed on:
- Labels
- Package inserts
- Promotional literature
The Government stated that the use of these combinations may pose risks to children below four years of age.
The Government also noted that safer alternatives are available.
The decision was taken following the recommendations of an Expert Committee and the Drug Technical Advisory Board (DTAB).
Earlier, in June 2026, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had prohibited the manufacturing, sale and distribution of 16 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) drugs for human use across the country.

Key Terms

Chlorpheniramine Maleate: An antihistamine drug.
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride: A decongestant commonly used to relieve nasal congestion.
Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC): A formulation containing two or more active pharmaceutical ingredients in a fixed ratio.

Q8. The ‘National Campaign on Entrepreneurship- II’ was launched under the flagship DAY-NRLM scheme by which Union Ministry?

(a) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME)

(b) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)

(d) Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD)

(e) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)

Answer: c

Solution:

The Ministry of Rural Development has launched the ‘National Campaign on Entrepreneurship-II’ under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM).
The campaign will be conducted for a period of three months, from 21 August to 21 November 2026.
The second phase of the campaign has an expanded focus on:
- Farm enterprises
- Non-farm enterprises
- Marketing of Self-Help Group (SHG) products
The campaign has been designed to promote and intensively support rural women entrepreneurship.
The initiative aims to encourage rural women to establish and expand enterprises, thereby strengthening their economic empowerment and livelihood opportunities.

Q9. The Territorial Army launched the 3rd edition of the national hackathon ‘Terrier Cyber Quest 2026’ (TCQ 3.0) in collaboration with which organization?

(a) CyberPeace

(b) C-DAC

(d) NASSCOM

(e) DRDO

Answer: a

Solution:

The Territorial Army, in collaboration with CyberPeace, has launched Terrier Cyber Quest 2026 (TCQ 3.0).
TCQ 3.0 is a national-level hackathon aimed at developing innovative solutions to contemporary defence, cybersecurity and information-domain challenges.
The competition marks the third edition of the Terrier Cyber Quest.
The initiative seeks to bring together technical talent from academia, industry, research institutions, government organisations and the Armed Forces.
The hackathon will focus on emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, threat mitigation and digital awareness.
The initiative aims to encourage the development of indigenous technological solutions relevant to national security.
The organisers are the Territorial Army and CyberPeace.
The main objective is to promote innovative indigenous solutions for defence and national security challenges.

Q10. What was the official global theme for the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism in 2026?

(a) Voices for Peace and Resilience

(b) Healing Through Memory

(d) Education as a Tool Against Radicalization

(e) Solidarity, Support, and Justice

Answer: b

Solution:

The International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism is observed every year on 21 August.
In 2026, the day is being observed on 21 August 2026.
The day aims to honour and support the victims and survivors of terrorism.
It also seeks to promote and protect their human rights and fundamental freedoms.
The observance highlights the need to support the recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration into society of victims and survivors of terrorism.
The 2026 theme is “Healing Through Memory”.
The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
The UNGA adopted Resolution A/RES/72/165 in 2017 to establish the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism.
The day has been observed annually since then on 21 August.