Current affairs questions of 26th August 2025
Current affairs questions and answers of 26th August 2025 are important for all competitive exams. They help you stay updated with recent events and developments. Most exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, and Railways include daily current affairs in their syllabus. These questions improve your general knowledge and boost your confidence in the exam. Practicing daily updates also builds a strong foundation for the interview stage. Stay consistent and make current affairs a key part of your exam preparation strategy.
1. Who has been appointed as the new Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) to handle internal security affairs?
- A. Rajinder Khanna
- B. Anish Dayal Singh
- C. T.V. Ravichandran
- D. Pawan Kapoor
Correct Answer: B. Anish Dayal Singh
Explanation: Former CRPF and ITBP Director General Anish Dayal Singh has been appointed as the new Deputy NSA to oversee internal security matters.
2. Where will the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference be held in October 2025?
- A. New Delhi, India
- B. London, UK
- C. Bridgetown, Barbados
- D. Canberra, Australia
Correct Answer: C. Bridgetown, Barbados
Explanation: The 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference will take place in Bridgetown, Barbados, from 5th to 12th October 2025.
3. Which spiritual leader will deliver the keynote address at the “रूहmantic” conclave in Ujjain?
- A. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
- B. Gauranga Das Prabhu
- C. Sadhguru
- D. Baba Ramdev
Correct Answer: B. Gauranga Das Prabhu
Explanation: Spiritual leader Gauranga Das Prabhu will deliver the keynote at the 2nd Global Spiritual Tourism Conclave “रूहmantic” in Ujjain.
4. Which EV models is VinFast planning to launch in India?
- A. VF 1 and VF 2
- B. VF 3 and VF 4
- C. VF 6 and VF 7
- D. VF 8 and VF 9
Correct Answer: C. VF 6 and VF 7
Explanation: VinFast Auto is preparing to launch its VF 6 and VF 7 electric vehicle models in the Indian market.
5. Who has been appointed as the ex officio member of the RBI Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)?
- A. Rajiv Ranjan
- B. Shaktikanta Das
- C. Indranil Bhattacharyya
- D. Michael Patra
Correct Answer: C. Indranil Bhattacharyya
Explanation: Indranil Bhattacharyya has been appointed as the new ex officio MPC member, replacing Rajiv Ranjan.
6. Which two entities launched the co-branded credit card available on RuPay and VISA platforms?
- A. SBI Card & HDFC Bank
- B. Bank of Maharashtra & SBI Card
- C. Axis Bank & Mastercard
- D. ICICI Bank & SBI Card
Correct Answer: B. Bank of Maharashtra & SBI Card
Explanation: The co-branded credit card was launched by Bank of Maharashtra in partnership with SBI Card, available in ELITE, PRIME, and SimplySAVE variants.
7. India was elected as Chairman of which organization’s Executive Board in 2025?
- A. SAARC
- B. AIBD
- C. BIMSTEC
- D. SCO
Correct Answer: B. AIBD
Explanation: India was elected Chairman of the Executive Board of AIBD (Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development) at its 23rd General Conference.
8. What is the name of the digital gold loan scheme launched by South Indian Bank?
- A. Gold Line
- B. SIB Gold Xpress
- C. Quick Gold Loan
- D. GoldEase
Correct Answer: B. SIB Gold Xpress
Explanation: South Indian Bank launched “SIB Gold Xpress,” a fully digital gold loan product offering up to ₹25 lakh.
9. Which bank signed a €150 million loan agreement with Germany’s KfW for power distribution reforms?
- A. REC Ltd
- B. NTPC
- C. Power Finance Corporation (PFC)
- D. NHPC
Correct Answer: C. Power Finance Corporation (PFC)
Explanation: PFC signed a €150 million loan agreement with Germany’s KfW to support India’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS).
10. Who inaugurated the All India Speakers’ Conference marking 100 years of Vithalbhai Patel’s legacy?
- A. Om Birla
- B. Narendra Modi
- C. Amit Shah
- D. Rajnath Singh
Correct Answer: C. Amit Shah
Explanation: Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the two-day conference at Delhi Assembly to mark the centenary of Vithalbhai Patel becoming the first Indian Speaker.