August 2026 Current Affairs — Read All Questions — Page 23

Q221 22 Aug 2026

According to the recent EPFO data for 2025-26, which specific age group formed the single largest cohort entering formal employment, accounting for over 35% of all new UANs?

A 18-20 years

B 21-25 years

C 26-30 years

D 31-35 years

Q222 23 Aug 2026

What was the color of the Bandhej turban worn by the Prime Minister in 2026?

A Yellow

B Red

C Green

D Blue

Q223 23 Aug 2026

NASA's Voyager 2 mission has been extended by one year through a power-saving upgrade. Voyager 2 is primarily known as what?

A Space Telescope

B Deep-space probe

C Weather Satellite

D Communication Satellite

Q224 23 Aug 2026

Who met Kenya's National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula in New Delhi?

A Jagdeep Dhankhar

B Om Birla

C Amit Shah

D Rajnath Singh

Q225 23 Aug 2026

What was the name of the first-ever multinational attack-drone task force launched by the US?

A Operation Thunder Strike

B Falcon Strike

C Operation Red Shield

D Eagle Force

Q226 23 Aug 2026

Which disputed island did Russian President Vladimir Putin visit during his first visit to the Kuril Islands?

A Kunashir

B Shikotan

C Iturup

D Habomai

Q227 23 Aug 2026

Which Act opened India's nuclear energy sector to private Indian firms and foreign partners?

A Nuclear Energy Reform Act, 2025

B Atomie Energy Development Act, 2025

C SHANTI Act, 2025

D Nuclear Power Promotion Act, 2025

Q228 23 Aug 2026

Which place is famous for perfume that has received GI protection?

A Agra

B Varanasi

C Kannauj

D Lucknow

Q229 23 Aug 2026

In which year was the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) announced?

A 2012

B 2013

C 2014

D 2015

Q230 23 Aug 2026

Hareli Tihar is the first folk festival of which Indian state?

A Jharkhand

B Odisha

C Chhattisgarh

D Madhya Pradesh