Current Affairs 26.08.2026

1. Which Indian bank introduced the YES Essence Credit Card, designed specifically with women-focused benefits?

Answer: YES Bank

2. What is the name of the new “smart” cancer drug developed by Indian researchers to selectively target tumour cells?

Answer: RK-251

3. Which state entered into an agreement with Digital Bharat Nidhi for implementing the Amended BharatNet Programme through a State-led model?

Answer: Andhra Pradesh

4. Which institution joined Tata Power in a partnership aimed at developing and commercialising next-generation clean-energy and advanced power technologies?

Answer: IIT Bombay

5. In which city did QpiAI establish its 8-inch quantum processor manufacturing facility in August 2026?

Answer: Bengaluru

6. Which state organised its first-ever Kaushal Mahotsav at Balurghat in August 2026?

Answer: West Bengal

7. The annual health insurance limit under which state’s Chief Minister’s Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme was raised from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh?

Answer: Tamil Nadu

8. Which country entered into a Memorandum of Arrangement with India to strengthen maritime security cooperation in August 2026?

Answer: Japan

9. According to the July 2026 PLFS data, what was India’s unemployment rate among people aged 15 years and above?

Answer: 5.1%

10. Who was elected as the 23rd President of Bangladesh in August 2026?

Answer: Mirza Fakhrul Alamgir

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