Current Affairs MCQ — Tuesday, 25 August 2026

Justice M. Fathima Beevi was conferred the Padma Bhushan in 2026. She is historically significant as India's first —

Justice K.T. Thomas, announced as a Padma Vibhushan recipient in 2026, is known for his independent judgement in which landmark case?

By what percentage did central government capital expenditure surge in June 2026?

According to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, India's FTA strategy aims to cover what percentage of global trade?

PNGRB's authorisation of approximately 1,800 km of LPG pipeline infrastructure will expand India's LPG network by what percentage?

The sharp rise in sugar prices in India has been linked to the diversion of sugarcane for which government programme?

Bihar's demand to scrap the Farakka Barrage Treaty relates to which bilateral agreement signed with Bangladesh?

Which major climate phenomenon did the UK forecast to be the 'biggest on record' in 2026, likely causing the hottest year globally?

Which year has been indicated as a feasible target for implementing 'One Nation One Election' by the panel overseeing the initiative?

Operation Sindoor-linked cyber terrorism raids by NIA in August 2026 involved searches across how many locations?

As of August 2026, how many CAA certificates have been issued in West Bengal out of a total of 2.3 lakh applications?

During EAM Jaishankar's meeting with Russian President Putin in August 2026, which sectors were the primary focus of discussions?

What is the primary safety function of the Crew Escape System in India's Gaganyaan mission?

A new study on 'Thunderquakes' demonstrated that lightning strikes generate seismic waves that can be used for which application?

Which Indian pair won the Cancun Country Open Doubles title in tennis in August 2026?

Under which Chief Minister was the Free Breakfast Scheme expanded to cover middle school students in Tamil Nadu?

What is the total cost of Tamil Nadu's Rabies Control Project announced in 2026?

The ₹41-crore stormwater drain project in Chennai covers which of the following areas?

Tamil Nadu's Water Resources Department (WRD) plans to complete dredging of Ennore backwaters by October 2026. What is the primary target of this dredging work?

Tamil Nadu's TVK government rejected the PM SHRI scheme primarily because it conflicts with which state policy?