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Current Affairs 23 August 2026
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC (23 August 2026)
1. India signed a Government-to-Government MoU on oil and gas cooperation with which country?
[A] Seychelles
[B] Mauritius
[C] Mauritius
[D] Sri Lanka
Answer: B
2. Which NASA space telescope’s rescue mission was recently abandoned?
[A] Hubble Space Telescope
[B] Chandra X-ray Observatory
[C] Kepler Space Telescope
[D] Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory
Answer: D
3. Six Indian nationals were among the crew of a cargo vessel hijacked by pirates off Somalia’s Puntland region. What was the vessel’s name?
[A] M/V LUTUF
[B] M/V SEASTAR
[C] M/V OCEANIC
[D] M/V PUNTLAND
Answer: A
4. Himachal Pradesh signed a five-year MoU with which institution for developing its forest economy?
[A] IIM Shimla
[B] Bharti Institute of Public Policy, ISB
[C] TERI
[D] Wildlife Institute of India
Answer: B
5. Which former ISRO Chairman was appointed as a part-time, non-official director on the RBI’s Central Board?
[A] K. Sivan
[B] S. Somanath
[C] A.S. Kiran Kumar
[D] K. Radhakrishnan
Answer: B
23 August 2026 One-liner Current Affairs
1. Which Ministry organised a national capacity-building workshop for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0? – Ministry of Jal Shakti
2. IRDAI barred which health insurance company from opening new branches? – Niva Bupa Health Insurance
3. The Union Cabinet approved a permanent bench of which High Court in Ladakh? – J&K and Ladakh High Court
4. Which state became the first inland Indian state to begin exports of value-added Tilapia products? – Chhattisgarh
5. Which state became the first inland Indian state to begin exports of value-added Tilapia products? – Chhattisgarh
Important Current Affairs 23 August 2026
- Ukraine-Russia war – Fighting continues unabated, with Ukraine’s General Staff reporting 172 combat engagements and Russian airstrikes using 219 guided bombs in a single day.
- Gaza ceasefire strain – US envoy Jared Kushner held a rare meeting with Hamas leadership in Egypt to salvage a stalled 15-point Gaza road map, after Netanyahu had rejected the plan.
- Gaza humanitarian toll – UNICEF says at least 300 children have been killed in Gaza in the 300 days since the ceasefire supposedly took effect.
- Indian stock markets – The Sensex slipped 15 points to close at 77,522 on Friday, dragged by Maruti Suzuki, Infosys, and Tech Mahindra, while Power Grid and Nestlé India gained.
- India-US trade thaw – Earlier this year Trump agreed to cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50% after Modi committed to halting Russian oil purchases and buying more American energy and goods — a deal still shaping trade ties today.
- Gaza territorial control – Israel’s military now controls close to 70% of Gaza, according to Israeli officials and aid-access maps analyzed by NPR.
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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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