1. On which day is National Small Industry Day observed in India?
Answer: August 30
2. Which nation conferred its highest civilian honour, the Oliy Darajali Do‘stlik Order, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
Answer: Uzbekistan
3. What type of warning label has FSSAI proposed for packaged HFSS foods that exceed the prescribed nutrient limits?
Answer: Red Hexagonal
4. Which country issued a nationwide red alert on August 29, 2026, because of the El Niño phenomenon?
Answer: Ecuador
5. Which Indian state announced three new elephant corridors in the Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary on August 28, 2026?
Answer: Tamil Nadu
6. Which state introduced its first ozone-based drinking water treatment project in Dehra?
Answer: Himachal Pradesh
7. Which country possesses the world’s largest proven oil reserves and was associated with the historic 65-billion-barrel oil deal with the United States?
Answer: Venezuela
8. Which institution introduced the three-team basketball format known as Phiball ahead of National Sports Day 2026?
Answer: IIT Madras
9. Which country lost the hosting rights for the 2027 Women’s Champions Trophy amid concerns regarding cricket governance?
Answer: Bangladesh
10. Which nation secured the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup title after defeating Spain 1–0 in the final?
Answer: Germany