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Q281 29 Aug 2026 Sports

Who became the first Indian to win the Grand Chess Tour (GCT) 2026 title?

A Viswanathan Anand

B R. Praggnanandhaa

C Gukesh D

D Arjun Erigaisi

Explanation ग्रैंड चेस टूर (GCT) 2026 (Grand Chess Tour)

विजेताः आर. प्रज्ञानानंदा (भारत)
Winner: R. Praggnanandhaa (India)

उपविजेताः फैबियानो कारूआना (अमेरिका)
Runner-up: Fabiano Caruana (USA)

Q282 29 Aug 2026 Summits & Conferences

When will PM Modi visit Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic in 2026?

A 29 August-1 September 2026

B 27-30 August 2026

C 28 August-31 August 2026

D 30 August-2 September 2026

Q283 29 Aug 2026 National

When did the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana complete 12 years?

A 29 August 2026

B 26 August 2026

C 28 August 2026

D 27 August 2026

Q284 29 Aug 2026 Sports

What position did India secure in the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026?

A Third

B Fourth

C Second

D Fifth

Explanation First Women's Hockey World Cup: 1974

Q285 29 Aug 2026 Appointments

Who has been appointed as India's next Ambassador to the Republic of Nauru?

A Nagesh Singh

B Vinay Mohan Kwatra

C Taranjit Singh Sandhu

D Jaideep Mazumdar

Explanation India's Next Ambassador to the Republic of Nauru.
Nagesh Singh Is Currently India's High Commissioner to Australia.

Q286 29 Aug 2026 General

King Harald V was the king of which country who passed away?

A Sweden

B Denmark

C Norway

D Finland

Q287 29 Aug 2026 Environment

Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary has been recognised as an important breeding site for which bird?

A Peacock

B Great Indian Bustard

C Sarus Crane

D Black-necked Stork

Explanation खिजड़िया पक्षी अभयारण्य को ब्लेक-नेक्ड स्टॉक के प्रजनन स्थल के रूप में पहचान मिली है

Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary Has Been Recognised as a Breeding Site for Black-Necked Storks

Location: Gujarat

अभयारण्य घोषितः 1981

Declared as a Sanctuary: 1981

रामसर साइटः फरवरी 2022

Ramsar Site: February 2022

Q288 29 Aug 2026 Science & Technology

HAL has partnered with which company for the 'Aravali' helicopter engine?

A Safran Helicopter Engines

B Rolls-Royce

C General Electric

D Pratt & Whitney

Q289 29 Aug 2026 Environment

What is the new name given to Lake Ontario?

A Lake Canada

B Lake America

C Lake Trump

D Lake North America

Q290 29 Aug 2026 Science & Technology

Where will India's first dedicated Quantum and Al university campus be established?

A Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh

B Bengaluru, Karnataka

C Hyderabad, Telangana

D Chennai, Tamil Nadu