{"id":253633,"date":"2026-10-08T12:38:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T07:08:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=253633"},"modified":"2026-10-08T12:38:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T07:08:33","slug":"pib-august-current-affairs-quiz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pib-august-current-affairs-quiz\/","title":{"rendered":"Attempt PIB August Current Affairs 2026 Quiz &amp; Download PDF"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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PIB August Current Affairs 2026 covers the major updates from the month, including the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY), RBI and SEBI developments, UPI, IndiaAI, NITI Aayog reports, environmental updates, and important national and international events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-important-government-and-employment-related-current-affairs-of-august-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_important_government_and_employment-related_current_affairs_of_August_2026\"><\/span>What are the important government and employment-related current affairs of August 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Government of India focused strongly on employment generation, social security, rural development, and formalisation of the workforce during August 2026. Several updates were linked with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and the expansion of employment opportunities. The PM-VBRY continued to encourage first-time employment through an EPFO-linked framework. The month also saw the implementation of the VB-G RAM G scheme across rural India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) has an outlay of \u20b999,446 crore.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PM-VBRY is being implemented from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2027.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The scheme aims to generate employment for over 3.5 crore people, including 1.92 crore first-time employees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The maximum one-time incentive for an eligible first-time employee under Part 1 is \u20b915,000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 provides a statutory guarantee of 125 days of wage employment to eligible rural households.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The VB-G RAM G scheme was implemented across rural India from 1 July 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) was launched on 28 August 2014.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The JAM Trinity refers to Jan Dhan, Aadhaar and Mobile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/free-quizzes-for-regulatory-exams\/?ref=contac-rbi-augpibpq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free Quiz for Regulatory Exams<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Download_PIB_August_Current_Affairs_2026_Practice_Quiz_PDF\"><\/span>Download PIB August Current Affairs 2026 Practice Quiz PDF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Strengthen your current affairs preparation with the PIB August Current Affairs 2026 Practice Quiz PDF. Download the quiz and revise important government schemes, economic updates, appointments, reports, international affairs, and other key events from August 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Link<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><tr><td>PIB August 2026 Quiz<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/pib-current-affairs-practice-quiz-pdf\/?ref=contac-rbi-augpibpq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PIB Current Affairs Quiz<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pib-current-affairs\/?ref=contac-rbi-augpibpq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attempt_PIB_August_Current_Affairs_2026_Quiz\"><\/span>Attempt PIB August Current Affairs 2026 Quiz<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Test your preparation with the PIB August Current Affairs 2026 Quiz and revise the important current affairs covered during August 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/courses.oliveboard.in\/edge\/css\/login-modal-for-blog.css\">\n\n<style>\n#quiz-1-sticky-header {\n  position: sticky;\n  top: 0;\n  z-index: 100;\n  background: #1565c0;\n  color: #fff;\n  padding: 12px 20px;\n  border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: space-between;\n  align-items: center;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\n  margin: -20px -20px 20px -20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1-score-badge {\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);\n  padding: 4px 12px;\n  border-radius: 20px;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  white-space: nowrap;\n}\n#quiz-1 * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n\n#quiz-1 .quiz-container {\n  max-width: 700px;\n  margin: auto;\n  padding: 20px;\n  background: #fff;\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\n}\n\n#quiz-1 h2 {\n  text-align: center;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .question {\n  margin-bottom: 22px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .question p {\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button {\n  width: 100%;\n  padding: 12px;\n  margin: 6px 0;\n  border: none;\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  background: #e0e0e0;\n  color: #000;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  cursor: pointer;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button:hover {\n  background: #d5d5d5;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.correct {\n  background: #4caf50;\n  color: #000;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.wrong {\n  background: #f44336;\n  color: #000;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.locked {\n  pointer-events: none;\n}\n\n\/* SUMMARY *\/\n#quiz-1 .final-summary {\n  margin-top: 40px;\n  padding: 20px;\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  background: #fafafa;\n  border: 2px solid #4caf50;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .final-summary h3 {\n  text-align: center;\n  margin-bottom: 20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .summary-row {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr 40px;\n  gap: 10px;\n  align-items: center;\n  margin-bottom: 12px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .summary-bar {\n  height: 14px;\n  background: #ddd;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .bar-fill {\n  height: 100%;\n  width: 0%;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .bar-attempted { background: #2196f3; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-correct { background: #4caf50; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-wrong { background: #f44336; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-unattempted { background: #9e9e9e; width: 100%; }\n\n#quiz-1 .final-score {\n  text-align: center;\n  font-size: 22px;\n  margin-top: 20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .score-value {\n  font-size: 30px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n\n<body>\n<div id=\"quiz-1\">\n  <div class=\"quiz-container\">\n<div id=\"quiz-1-sticky-header\">\n  <span> PIB August Current Affairs Practice Quiz<\/span>\n  <span id=\"quiz-1-score-badge\">Score: <strong id=\"quiz-1-score-value\">0.00<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n    <!-- QUESTIONS -->\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>1. Which pairing correctly describes PM SVANidhi&#8217;s progressively larger working-capital tranches and repayment periods?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b910,000\/12; \u20b920,000\/24; \u20b950,000\/36 months<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b915,000\/18; \u20b925,000\/24; \u20b950,000\/36 months<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b915,000\/12; \u20b930,000\/18; \u20b950,000\/24 months<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b915,000\/12; \u20b925,000\/24; \u20b975,000\/36 months<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">\u20b915,000\/12 months; \u20b925,000\/18 months; \u20b950,000\/36 months<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>2. An eligible street vendor receives the third PM SVANidhi tranche. Which maximum repayment tenure applies?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">12 months<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">36 months<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">18 months<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">24 months<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">48 months<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>3. Which statement correctly captures the revised PM SVANidhi scheme&#8217;s lending horizon?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Lending ended on 31 March 2026.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">Lending under the restructured scheme is extended to 31 March 2030.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">All borrowers must repay their loans by 31 March 2030.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">The scheme is confined to vendors registered before 2020.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">The scheme&#8217;s third tranche is repayable over 60 months.<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>4. A policymaker wants to increase vendors&#8217; digital credit access under restructured PM SVANidhi. Which measure most closely reflects that design?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Mandatory conversion of all loans into gold-backed overdrafts<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">A universal unsecured credit card limit of \u20b92 lakh for every vendor<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">UPI-linked RuPay credit card with a limit up to \u20b930,000 for eligible vendors<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Replacement of working-capital tranches with education loans<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Discontinuation of digital payments incentives<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>5. Which pairing correctly identifies PM SVANidhi&#8217;s launch date and its nodal ministry?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">28 August 2014; Ministry of Finance<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">1 June 2020; Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">1 January 2015; Ministry of Rural Development<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">2 October 2019; Ministry of Commerce and Industry<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">1 April 2022; Ministry of MSME<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>6. The April-July 2026 discussion of electronic manufacturing distinguishes ECMS from final-product assembly. Which outcome is most directly targeted by ECMS?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">Greater domestic capability to manufacture electronic components and subassemblies<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">A prohibition on all imports of finished smartphones<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Subsidising only retail purchases of imported phones<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Replacing electronic manufacturing with software exports<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Financing telecommunication spectrum auctions<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>7. Which combination accurately describes additional ECMS approvals announced on 17 August 2026?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">75 proposals, with \u20b96,844 crore of investment<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">31 proposals, with \u20b969,548 crore of investment exclusively in those proposals<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">106 new proposals, all approved on that date<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">31 proposals, with \u20b961,671 crore exclusively in those proposals<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">31 proposals, with \u20b96,844 crore of investment in those proposals<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>8. Including previously approved projects, how many ECMS projects had been approved according to the 17 August 2026 release?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">106<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">31<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">75<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">121<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">150<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>9. Why is it inaccurate to describe \u20b969,548 crore as the investment of the 31 new ECMS projects alone?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">It is the guaranteed subsidy to each project.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">It is the approved investment only for the 75 earlier projects.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">It is the annual Union budget for electronics exports.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">It represents investment across the cumulative 106 approved projects.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">It measures expected tax receipts, not investment.<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>10. The 17 August ECMS release quoted \u20b97,877 crore of &#8216;current approvals&#8217;. What additional item helps reconcile this with \u20b96,844 crore for 31 new proposals?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b91,033 crore customs duty collection<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b91,033 crore new investment in a separate 32nd proposal<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b91,033 crore refunded to earlier applicants<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b91,033 crore reduction in approved funding<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">\u20b91,033 crore additional investment by an already approved applicant<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>11. Which application of ECMS is most directly consistent with its supply-chain rationale?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Replacing technology investment with only retail advertising<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Permitting duty-free finished imports as the scheme&#8217;s sole target<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Offering consumer mortgages through electronics firms<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">Supporting domestic production of copper-clad laminates used in electronics<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Funding cinema distribution networks<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>12. How many direct jobs were expected from the 31 additional ECMS proposals reported in August 2026?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">9,588<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">74,628<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">2,50,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">31,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">6,844<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>13. Which scheme is primarily concerned with electric-vehicle adoption, charging infrastructure and a domestic EV manufacturing ecosystem?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">PM SVANidhi<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">PM-KISAN<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Jal Jeevan Mission<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">PM E-DRIVE<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">PM Jan Dhan Yojana<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>14. Under the applicable revised PM E-DRIVE rate for registered electric two-wheelers, which incentive specification is correct?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">\u20b92,500 per kWh, subject to a \u20b95,000 per-vehicle ceiling<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b95,000 per kWh, with no per-vehicle ceiling<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b92,500 per km of travel<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b925,000 per kWh, limited to \u20b950,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b95,000 per kWh, limited to \u20b91 lakh<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>15. Suppose an otherwise eligible e-2W has a 3-kWh battery. Ignoring any other tighter price-based cap, what is the incentive at \u20b92,500\/kWh with a \u20b95,000 per-vehicle ceiling?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b97,500<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b92,500<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b910,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">\u20b95,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">\u20b915,000<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>16. Which statement about the \u20b95,000-per-kWh e-2W incentive is accurate?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">It is the universal revised rate for all years through FY 2027-28.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">It was the higher rate for FY 2024-25, not the revised \u20b92,500-per-kWh rate.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">It means each e-2W receives exactly \u20b95,000 irrespective of battery size.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">It applies only to diesel two-wheelers.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">It was the vehicle ceiling for FY 2024-25 without any kWh rate.<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>17. Which service-level benchmark is associated with Jal Jeevan Mission&#8217;s rural household tap-water objective?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">55 litres per capita per day<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">40 litres per household per week<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">70 litres per household per month<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">100 litres per rural family annually<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">25 litres per person per month<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>18. A village reports universal piped connections but water is not delivered regularly. Which evaluation best aligns with Jal Jeevan Mission&#8217;s intended service outcome?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">Physical connection coverage alone does not establish sustained functional water service.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">The mission measures only the number of storage tanks.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">The mission targets urban wastewater reuse rather than rural households.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">Tap connections are irrelevant to the mission.<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">The mission considers water quality only and excludes quantity.<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>19. 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Monetary policy, banknotes, loan recovery rules and economic growth projections were among the key areas. RBI kept the <strong>repo rate unchanged at 5.25%<\/strong>, making monetary policy an important topic for banking and regulatory exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>RBI update<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Important detail<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Repo Rate<\/td><td>5.25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SDF<\/td><td>5.00%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MSF<\/td><td>5.50%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bank Rate<\/td><td>5.50%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CRR<\/td><td>3%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SLR<\/td><td>18%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RBI establishment<\/td><td>1 April 1935<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RBI headquarters<\/td><td>Mumbai<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GDP projection by RBI Survey of Professional Forecasters for FY 2026\u201327<\/td><td>6.6%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Polymer banknotes proposed for trials<\/td><td>\u20b910 and \u20b920<br>RBI plans to conduct field trials of polymer banknotes for \u20b910 and \u20b920 denominations.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proposed polymer banknote quantity<\/td><td>100 crore pieces each<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Note:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The revised deadline for the RBI framework on loan recovery\/recovery agents was set as 1 January 2027.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RBI&#8217;s Survey of Professional Forecasters projected real GDP growth for FY 2026\u201327 at 6.6%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-were-the-important-sebi-and-financial-market-updates-in-august-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_the_important_SEBI_and_financial-market_updates_in_August_2026\"><\/span>What were the important SEBI and financial-market updates in August 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced and strengthened several measures related to accessibility, cybersecurity and market infrastructure. These updates are especially relevant for SEBI Grade A, RBI Grade B, PFRDA Grade A, NABARD Grade A and other regulatory exams. The month also highlighted the importance of technology resilience and investor protection in financial markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SEBI&#8217;s deadline for regulated entities to complete accessibility digital audit and remediation was 31 October 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Credit Risk-o-Meter framework for debt securities has six levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SEBI was established as a statutory body in 1992.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SEBI launched cybersecurity-related reporting mechanisms, including Cyber Suraksha.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under the IT Resilience Index framework for Market Infrastructure Institutions, security and availability received the maximum weightage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio  is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper video-seo-youtube-embed-wrapper\"><div class=\"video-seo-youtube-player\" data-id=\"1KbB5Q7WWX8\"><\/div><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-were-the-important-economic-and-gdp-related-current-affairs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_the_important_economic_and_GDP-related_current_affairs\"><\/span>What were the important economic and GDP-related current affairs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Economic growth remained one of the major themes of August 2026 current affairs. Different institutions released estimates and projections for India&#8217;s growth, while government updates highlighted manufacturing, exports, industrial production and credit growth. These developments are important for understanding India&#8217;s macroeconomic position and are frequently asked in banking and regulatory examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Institution\/Source<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>GDP-related update<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SBI Research<\/td><td>Q1 FY 2026\u201327 growth projected at around 7%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ICRA<\/td><td>Q1 FY 2026\u201327 growth projected at 7%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>India Ratings and Research<\/td><td>FY 2026\u201327 growth projected at 6.8%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RBI Survey of Professional Forecasters<\/td><td>FY 2026\u201327 growth projected at 6.6%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PIB later assessment<\/td><td>Q1 FY 2026\u201327 real GDP growth recorded at 7.8%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>PIB&#8217;s later economic assessment reported that India&#8217;s real GDP grew by 7.8% in Q1 FY 2026\u201327, supported by manufacturing and services. Industrial production also remained strong, while exports and credit growth showed improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-were-the-important-international-current-affairs-of-august-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_the_important_international_current_affairs_of_August_2026\"><\/span>What were the important international current affairs of August 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>International current affairs covered organisations such as the United Nations, WHO, ICC and ADB, along with developments in different countries. Questions based on headquarters, international agreements, global health and international institutions are particularly useful for competitive exams. Candidates should focus on both the event and the static information connected with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WHO headquarters:<\/strong> Geneva, Switzerland.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Asian Development Bank headquarters:<\/strong> Manila, Philippines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nepal&#8217;s capital:<\/strong> Kathmandu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Japan&#8217;s capital:<\/strong> Tokyo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Japan&#8217;s currency:<\/strong> Japanese Yen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under Article 127 of the Rome Statute, withdrawal from the International Criminal Court takes effect one year after notification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Maldives Instant Payment System (MIPS) was integrated with India&#8217;s <strong>UPI<\/strong> for a cross-border payment corridor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UPI was launched by NPCI on 25 August 2016.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WHO confirmed the closure of poliovirus type 2 outbreaks in five African countries in August 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-were-the-important-science-technology-and-digital-current-affairs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_the_important_science_technology_and_digital_current_affairs\"><\/span>What were the important science, technology and digital current affairs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Technology and artificial intelligence continued to be important areas of current affairs. India&#8217;s IndiaAI Mission, Digital India Bhashini and developments in advanced manufacturing were among the key topics. Such questions can be useful for exams conducted by UPSC, RBI, SEBI, PFRDA, NABARD and other government institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IndiaAI Mission was approved in 2024 under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The financial outlay of the IndiaAI Mission is \u20b910,371.92 crore.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital India Bhashini aims to reduce language barriers through AI-based language technologies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India continued to focus on semiconductor development, digital infrastructure and technology-led economic growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UPI<\/strong> remains an important part of India&#8217;s digital-payment ecosystem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rbi-grade-b-mock-test\/?ref=contac-rbi-augpibpq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Attempt RBI Grade B Mock Test<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-were-the-important-environment-and-biodiversity-current-affairs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_the_important_environment_and_biodiversity_current_affairs\"><\/span>What were the important environment and biodiversity current affairs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Environment and biodiversity also featured in August 2026 current affairs. India continued to highlight grasslands, open natural ecosystems and wildlife conservation at international platforms. These topics are useful for questions covering environment, biodiversity, climate change and international conventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India&#8217;s first-ever guide to grasslands and other open natural ecosystems was launched during UNCCD COP17.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India donated five peacocks to UN officers at Geneva.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The group included four blue peafowl and one white-feathered male.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2026: Estonia ranked <strong>first<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India&#8217;s rank in the EPI 2026 was 174.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India&#8217;s performance was discussed in areas including air quality and biodiversity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Gaj Gaurav Award 2026 was associated with elephant conservation and Project Elephant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-were-the-important-appointments-in-august-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_the_important_appointments_in_August_2026\"><\/span>What were the important appointments in August 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Appointments are among the most frequently asked areas in monthly current-affairs examinations. August 2026 saw several important appointments and extensions involving financial regulators, defence, administration and public institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Person<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Appointment\/Update<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>K. Rajaraman<\/strong><\/td><td>Tenure as IFSCA Chairperson extended until October 2028<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Vice Admiral A. N. Pramod<\/strong><\/td><td>Appointed Deputy Chief of Naval Staff<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Prasanta Mahapatra<\/strong><\/td><td>Appointed SEBI Executive Director<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>T. V. Somanathan<\/strong><\/td><td>Received one-year extension as Cabinet Secretary<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Rahul Navin<\/strong><\/td><td>Received one-year extension as Director of Enforcement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Shabnam Sinha<\/strong><\/td><td>Appointed Chairperson of Airtel Payments Bank for three years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-were-the-important-reports-and-rankings-released-in-august-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_the_important_reports_and_rankings_released_in_August_2026\"><\/span>What were the important reports and rankings released in August 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reports and indexes are highly useful for competitive-exam preparation because questions can be asked about the publisher, ranking, India&#8217;s position and key findings. August 2026 included important updates related to environmental performance, employment, caregiving and skill development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Environmental Performance Index 2026:<\/strong> Estonia ranked first; India ranked 174th.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PLFS April\u2013June 2026:<\/strong> Overall unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above was 5.4%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NITI Aayog<\/strong> released Reimagining Care Strategies for Empowering Caregivers in Viksit Bharat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The report focused on developing a skilled caregiving workforce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reimagining Skilling for Viksit Bharat estimated that 87 million Indian youth aged 15\u201329 are NEET.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NITI Aayog identified four high-potential manufacturing sectors: chemicals, textiles, solar photovoltaic modules, and telecom\/networking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kroll Celebrity Brand Valuation 2025: Shah Rukh Khan was the top Indian celebrity brand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FICCI was founded in 1927 and has its headquarters in New Delhi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rbi-grade-b\/?ref=contac-rbi-augpibpq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore RBI Grade B Online Courses<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-were-the-important-business-and-industry-current-affairs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_the_important_business_and_industry_current_affairs\"><\/span>What were the important business and industry current affairs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The industrial sector saw several notable developments during August 2026. One major update was the commissioning of India&#8217;s first Superfine Precipitated Aluminium Trihydrate (PPT ATH) manufacturing plant by Hindalco Industries in Belagavi, Karnataka. The facility has an annual capacity of 30,000 tonnes and operates entirely on renewable energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hindalco Industries commissioned India&#8217;s first Superfine PPT ATH manufacturing plant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location: Belagavi, Karnataka.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annual capacity: 30,000 tonnes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The plant operates using 100% renewable energy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The facility supports applications in wires and cables, polymer insulators, thermal insulation and electric vehicles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pithora painting, a traditional art form of Gujarat, received a GI tag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>V. O. Chidambaranar Port became the first Indian port entity to receive ISO 50001:2018 energy management certification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mahindra &amp; Mahindra was recognised as the overall industry champion at the PMIS Industry Awards 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-important-awards-and-recognitions-from-august-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_important_awards_and_recognitions_from_August_2026\"><\/span>What are the important awards and recognitions from August 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Awards and recognitions provide direct one-liner questions for exams. Candidates should remember the award name, recipient and the field associated with the award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Award\/Recognition<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Winner\/Recipient<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dirac Medal 2026 \u2013 first Indian physicist to receive it<\/td><td>Deepak Dhar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Candid India&#8217;s Women Leaders List 2026 \u2013 youngest honouree<\/td><td>Sheetal Devi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gaj Gaurav Award 2026<\/td><td>Elephant conservation\/Project Elephant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kroll top Indian celebrity brand<\/td><td>Shah Rukh Khan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PMIS Industry Awards 2026 \u2013 overall industry champion<\/td><td>Mahindra &amp; Mahindra<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/rbi-grade-b-mock-test\/?ref=contac-rbi-augpibpq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A Free RBI Grade B Mock test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-important-static-gk-points-to-revise-from-august-2026-current-affairs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_important_static_GK_points_to_revise_from_August_2026_current_affairs\"><\/span>What are the important static GK points to revise from August 2026 current affairs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Monthly current affairs become more useful when candidates connect each event with its related static GK. The August 2026 updates provide several such connections involving headquarters, establishment years, capitals, currencies and important organisations. These facts can help candidates solve both direct and indirect questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>RBI:<\/strong> Established in 1935; headquarters in Mumbai.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SEBI:<\/strong> Established as a statutory body in 1992.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NITI Aayog:<\/strong> Established in 2015; headquarters in New Delhi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FICCI:<\/strong> Founded in 1927; headquarters in New Delhi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>WHO:<\/strong> Headquarters in Geneva.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ADB:<\/strong> Headquarters in Manila.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UPI:<\/strong> Launched by NPCI on 25 August 2016.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PM Jan Dhan Yojana:<\/strong> Launched on 28 August 2014.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Japan:<\/strong> Capital \u2013 Tokyo; Currency \u2013 Yen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nepal:<\/strong> Capital \u2013 Kathmandu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>World Heritage Committee:<\/strong> Comprises representatives of 21 States Parties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791440996585\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">1. What was the financial outlay of PM Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The financial outlay of PM Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana was \u20b999,446 crore.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791440997643\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">2. What was India&#8217;s rank in the Environmental Performance Index 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">India ranked 174th in the Environmental Performance Index 2026.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791440998539\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">3. Who was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff in August 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Vice Admiral A. N. Pramod was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Naval Staff.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791440999112\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">4. Who was the youngest honouree in the Candid India&#8217;s Women Leaders List 2026?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Sheetal Devi was the youngest honouree in the second edition of the Candid India&#8217;s Women Leaders List 2026.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791440999790\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">5. 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