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Current Affairs 22 August 2026
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC (22 August 2026)
1. What is the current RBI repo rate after the August 2026 MPC meeting?
[A] 4.75%
[B] 5.00%
[C] 5.25%
[D] 5.50%
Answer: C
2. India’s foreign-exchange reserves crossed which milestone in August 2026?
[A] $600 billion
[B] $650 billion
[C] $700 billion
[D] $750 billion
Answer: C
3. How many new nuclear reactors were announced as part of India’s expansion plans?
[A] 3
[B] 4
[C] 5
[D] 7
Answer: C
4. India is preparing to expand piped gas coverage from around 70 cities to how many cities?
[A] 300
[B] 500
[C] 700
[D] 1,000
Answer: C
5. What is India’s stated preparation goal regarding the 2036 Olympics?
[A] Host the Youth Olympics
[B] Host the Asian Games
[C] Prepare to host the 2036 Olympics
[D] Host the Commonwealth Games
Answer: C
22 August 2026 One-liner Current Affairs
1. India’s foreign-exchange reserves consist of foreign currency assets, gold, SDRs and what other component? – Reserve Tranche Position in the IMF
2. Which organisation released the “National Report on Deep-Sea and Distant-Water Fishery Resources of the Indian EEZ”? – Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology
3. The 12th BRICS Communications Ministers Meeting in August 2026 was held in which Indian city? – Pune
4. The Sujalam Bharat initiative primarily relates to which sector? – Rural drinking water
5. From which year is the proposed IOC–Sonatrach LPG import agreement expected to begin? – 2027
Important Current Affairs 22 August 2026
- RBI & Rupee: RBI intervention is suspected as Indian rupee-dollar futures open interest crossed $3.7 billion, while the rupee remains under pressure.
- RBI Repo Rate: RBI kept the repo rate at 5.25%, while policymakers warned that rising oil prices could increase inflation risks.
- Forex Reserves: India’s foreign-exchange reserves rose to about $707 billion as of 7 August 2026, a four-month high.
- Bangladesh–India Relations: Bangladesh said there is no final decision yet on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s reported visit to India.
- Telangana CM’s US Visit: The MEA reportedly declined political clearance for Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy’s proposed US visit, citing an inappropriate programme.
- Ladakh: The Ladakh administration began the process of withdrawing cases linked to last year’s September 24 violence, starting with closure reports for 25 people.
- IRDAI Action: IRDAI barred Niva Bupa Health Insurance from opening new places of business for six months over non-compliance with Expense of Management limits.
- ET World Leaders Forum: The ET World Leaders Forum began in New Delhi, with PM Modi scheduled to address global business leaders.
- Monsoon Alert: IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in parts of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, with risks of waterlogging and landslides.
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Conclusion
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