Daily Current Affairs Quiz 25th August 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 25 August, 2026

Q1. Which snake boat (Chundan Vallam) emerged victorious in the 72nd Nehru Trophy Boat Race held at Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha?

(a) Nadubhagom Chundan

(b) Aromal Chundan

(d) Champakulam Chundan

(e) Karichal Chundan

Answer: b

Soution:

Aromal Chundan has won the 72nd Nehru Trophy Boat Race.
The race was held at Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha, Kerala.
Aromal Chundan secured the coveted trophy in a nail-biting finish.
It completed the race in 4 minutes, 23 seconds and 328 milliseconds.
Nadubhagom Chundan finished in second place with a time of 4 minutes, 23 seconds and 448 milliseconds.
Veeyapuram Chundan secured third place, clocking 4 minutes, 23 seconds and 770 milliseconds.
The competition was described as one of the closest contests in the history of the Nehru Trophy Boat Race.

Q2. Recently, in August 2026, which US State Assembly adopted a resolution officially designating November 8, 2026, as ‘Diwali Day’ and encouraging statewide participation in the celebrations?

(a) New York

(b) Texas

(d) Pennsylvania

(e) Illinois

Answer: c

Solution:

In August 2026, the California State Assembly adopted a resolution recognising 8 November 2026 as Diwali Day.
The resolution urged people across the state of California, United States, to participate in the Diwali celebrations.
The resolution expressed deep respect and appreciation for Indian Americans and the Indian diaspora in California and across the world.
The recognition was made in connection with the celebration of Diwali, one of the most important festivals in Indian culture and traditions.

Q3. Which football club defeated Mohun Bagan Super Giant 4-1 to win the Durand Cup on 23 August 2026, equaling the record for the most titles won?

(a) Bengaluru FC

(b) East Bengal FC

(d) Mumbai City FC

(e) Kerala Blasters FC

Answer: b

Solution:

East Bengal FC won the Durand Cup 2026.
East Bengal FC defeated its arch-rival Mohun Bagan Super Giant by 4–1 in the final.
The final was played at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on 23 August 2026.
With this victory, East Bengal FC lifted the Durand Cup for a record-equalling 17th time.

Q4. Which entity was selected by NSDC as the primary 100% online delivery partner for the nationwide AWS cloud and AI skilling initiative?

(a) Cultus Education

(b) NIIT

(d) Coursera

(e) UpGrad

Answer: a

Solution:

In August 2026, the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), under the guidance of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), announced a nationwide Cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI) skilling initiative.
The initiative has been launched in collaboration with Cultus Education and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
The programme aims to provide 150,000 learners with foundational AI and cloud literacy through AWS digital training content.
It will also provide intensive, job-ready training to 10,000 participants through the AWS re/Start programme.
AWS re/Start is a free, cohort-based workforce development training programme that helps individuals develop cloud computing skills and connect with employment opportunities.
The programme will provide successful graduates with access to qualified interview opportunities.
The initiative aims to address challenges faced by youth in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, including limited access to globally recognised technical training, weak connections with technology employers and lack of relevant credentials.
The programme will be delivered 100% online through Cultus, the delivery partner selected by NSDC.
The initiative will cover all states and Union Territories of India.
It will particularly prioritise youth from underserved communities.
The programme will conclude with a National Hackathon.

Q5. Who became the first French woman and second European woman to complete a spacewalk outside the International Space Station in August 2026?

(a) Samantha Cristoforetti

(b) Claudie Haigneré

(d) Jessica Meir

(e) Christina Koch

Answer: c

Solution:

European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Sophie Adenot became the first French woman and the second European woman to perform a spacewalk.
She achieved the feat on 18 August 2026.
Sophie Adenot carried out U.S. Spacewalk 97 outside the International Space Station (ISS).
She was accompanied by NASA astronaut Anil Menon during the spacewalk.
The extravehicular activity lasted for 6 hours and 23 minutes.