August 2026 Current Affairs — Read All Questions — Page 31

Q301 30 Aug 2026 Economy and Banking

Trial of polymer banknotes will be conducted for which denominations in India?

A ₹10 and ₹20

B ₹50 and ₹100

C ₹100 and ₹200

D ₹200 and ₹500

Explanation The Government of India has approved the Reserve Bank of India's proposal to conduct field trials of polymer banknotes in the denominations of ₹10 and ₹20. Polymer notes are more durable, resistant to moisture and tearing, and have a longer lifespan than traditional paper currency. The RBI plans to issue one billion pieces each of ₹10 and ₹20 polymer notes during the trial phase before considering their regular circulation.

Q302 31 Aug 2026

PM Narendra Modi was conferred with the 'Order of Oliy Darajali Dustlik`, the highest state award of which country?

A Kazakhstan

B Uzbekistan

C Tajikistan

D Kyrgyzstan

Q303 31 Aug 2026

India's Army will acquire over 100 Javelin missiles from which country?

A France

B Israel

C United States

D Russia

Q304 31 Aug 2026

In which state have three elephant corridors been notified in the Hosur Forest Division?

A Kerala

B Karnataka

C Tamil Nadu

D Andhra Pradesh

Q305 31 Aug 2026

India finished in which position at the FIH World Cup after losing to Belgium in a shootout?

A 6th

B 7th

C 8th

D 9th

Q306 31 Aug 2026

On which date was World Sanskrit Day 2026 observed?

A 26 August

B 27 August

C 28 August

D 29 August

Q307 31 Aug 2026

National Sports Day 2026 is celebrated on which date to honour Major Dhyan Chand?

A 27 August

B 28 August

C 29 August

D 30 August

Q308 31 Aug 2026

Which state approved the Lokmata Ahilyabai Matrushakti Yojana', offering free bus travel for life?

A Madhya Pradesh

B Rajasthan

C Uttar Pradesh

D Haryana

Q309 31 Aug 2026

What is the name of the first indigenous multi-purpose vessel inducted into the Indian Navy?

A INS Vikrant

B INS Samudra

C INS Samarthak

D INS Shakti

Q310 31 Aug 2026

From which city did Indian Railways operate its first double-stack long-distance container train?

A Delhi

B Kolkata

C Chennai

D Mumbai