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Current Affairs 27 August 2026
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Daily Current Affairs Quiz for UPSC (27 August 2026)
1. The Government of India recently notified the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with an outlay of:
[A] ₹50,000 crore
[B] ₹62,500 crore
[C] ₹75,000 crore
[D] ₹1 lakh crore
Answer: B
2. Who became the first Indian woman to receive the COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal?
[A] Ritu Karidhal
[B] Nandini Harinath
[C] Annapurni Subramaniam
[D] Tessy Thomas
Answer: C
3. Who was reappointed as a part-time, non-official director on the RBI Central Board in August 2026?
[A] Anand Mahindra
[B] Ratan Tata
[C] N. Chandrasekaran
[D] Mukesh Ambani
Answer: A
4. Who was appointed along with Anand Mahindra as a part-time, non-official director on the RBI Central Board?
[A] K. Sivan
[B] S. Somanath
[C] V. Narayanan
[D] G. Madhavan Nair
Answer: B
5. The recent India-China border talks were held in:
[A] New Delhi
[B] Beijing
[C] Shanghai
[D] Lhasa
Answer: B
27 August 2026 One-liner Current Affairs
1. India and China recently held which round of Special Representatives’ talks on the boundary question? – 25th
2. DRDO recently approved the transfer of technology for which category of systems to Indian private industry? – Conventional missile systems
3. Who approved the transfer of DRDO-developed conventional missile technologies to Indian industries? – Rajnath Singh
4. Which DRDO laboratory recently signed an agreement for transfer of Submarine Fired Decoy (SFD) “Mohini” technology? – NSTL
5. MAITREE-XV 2026 was conducted in which country? – Thailand
Important Current Affairs 27 August 2026
- India–China Talks: Ajit Doval and Wang Yi held the 25th round of Special Representatives’ talks on the boundary issue in Beijing.
- UPI: India’s UPI completed 10 years of digital-payment operations.
- Regional Rural Banks: RRBs posted a record ₹10,176 crore net profit in FY 2025–26.
- Defence: India approved the transfer of DRDO-developed conventional missile technologies to domestic defence industries.
- Science & Technology: CSIR-NAL unveiled three indigenous micro/small gas-turbine engines for UAVs and defence applications.
- Critical Minerals: Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy launched the Critical Minerals Innovation Hackathon 2026.
- Nepal Floods: Flash floods in Nepal’s Himalayan region killed at least 8 people, with rescue operations underway.
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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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