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Current Affairs 9 August 2026
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC (9 August 2026)
1. Sarnath was recently designated as India’s which UNESCO World Heritage Site number?
[A] 43rd
[B] 44th
[C] 45th
[D] 46th
Answer: C
2. Qdenga is manufactured by which company?
[A] Pfizer
[B] Serum Institute of India
[C] Takeda
[D] Bharat Biotech
Answer: C
3. Who received the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026?
[A] Ajit Doval
[B] Amit Shah
[C] S. Jaishankar
[D] Rajnath Singh
Answer: A
4. Which Indian athlete won India’s first-ever Commonwealth Games para-athletics gold in 2026?
[A] Shilpa Shyla
[B] Sharmila Dhankar
[C] K.S. Shilpa
[D] Pooja Singh
Answer: B
5. Which organisation is responsible for declaring UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
[A] UNICEF
[B] UNESCO
[C] UNDP
[D] UNEP
Answer: B
9 August 2026 One-liner Current Affairs
1. Sarvesh Kushare is associated with which sport? – High Jump
2. Gulveer Singh is primarily associated with which sport? – Athletics
3. Where did Gautama Buddha deliver his first sermon? – Sarnath
4. Where is the headquarters of UNESCO located? – Paris
5. Who is the National Security Adviser of India? – Ajit Doval
Important Current Affairs 9 August 2026
- RBI Loan Recovery Rules: RBI revised loan-recovery norms to strengthen borrower protection, with the new framework taking effect from 1 January 2027.
- BRICS Trade Ministers’ Meeting: The BRICS trade ministers finalised the Economic Partnership 2030 strategy and an MSME credit framework in Jaipur.
- BRICS Startup Initiative: India proposed a BRICS incubator network and startup innovation fund to promote entrepreneurship among member countries.
- FAIR Project: India developed a beam catcher for the Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research (FAIR), a major international particle-physics facility.
- Renewable Energy: India discovered a record-low ₹5.25/unit tariff for round-the-clock renewable energy in recent bidding.
- Mithila Makhana Export: GI-tagged Mithila Makhana from Bihar was shipped by sea to Australia for the first time.
- GeM Milestone: Government e-Marketplace (GeM) is completing 10 years, with cumulative Gross Merchandise Value reaching about ₹20 lakh crore.
- Sixth-Generation Fighter: India is moving towards participation in France-led Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a sixth-generation fighter programme.
- Ayurveda Standards:CCRAS and BIS signed an MoU to strengthen standardisation and quality benchmarks for Ayurveda-related products and practices.
- BRICS 2026: India, as BRICS Chair in 2026, is preparing to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi later this year.
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Conclusion
Current events play a crucial role in preparing for the NDA, CDS, AFCAT, and UPSC exams. Important topics to focus on include international relations, defence advancements, economic growth, space exploration, and environmental issues. Being well-informed about these subjects can significantly boost your performance in competitive exams. Additionally, students can download the Target Defence Academy Mobile App to access the August 2026 Current Affairs, ensuring they stay up to date and ready for upcoming challenges.
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