Category: World Current Affairs

In August 2026 which country imposed sanctions against International Criminal Court’s President Tomoko Akane?

A. Australia
B. New Zealand
C. Russia
D. USA

Answer

Correct Answer: D. USA

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The United States government on August 18, 2026, designated two additional International Criminal Court (ICC) officials for sanctions under an executive order issued by President Donald Trump in February 2025. Those sanctioned are Tomoko Akane, from Japan, the president of the ICC, and Abdoulaye Seye, from Senegal, an ICC senior trial lawyer.

India-Uzbekistan ties were elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on?

A. 25 August 2026
B. 30 August 2026
C. 18 August 2026
D. 21 August 2026

Answer

Correct Answer: B. 30 August 2026

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India and Uzbekistan elevated their bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on August 30, 2026. The announcement was made in Tashkent by Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the latter’s state visit to Uzbekistan. During the talks, both leaders also agreed on key goals and frameworks.

Which new space telescope did NASA launch on 30 August 2026 from Florida?

A. James Webb
B. Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
C. Hubble -2
D. Euclid-2

Answer

Correct Answer: B. Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope

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The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is a NASA infrared space telescope that was launched on a trajectory toward a Sun–Earth L 2 orbit on 30 August 2026.

Which country won Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 retaining title?

A. Spain
B. Belgium
C. Netherland
D. Germany

Answer

Correct Answer: D. Germany

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Germany won the Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026 by defeating Spain 1–0 in the final to retain their title. Germany successfully defended their men’s hockey World Cup title as Michel Struthoff scored the only goal of Sunday’s final against Spain.

Sydney Marathon men’s winner August 2026?

A. Addisu Gobena
B. Eliud Kipchoge
C. Kelvin Kiptum
D. Bekele

Answer

Correct Answer: A. Addisu Gobena

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Addisu Gobena won the 2026 Sydney Marathon in record time, with Peres Jepchirchir claiming gold for the women’s category. A record 40,000 people registered for the race. The Sydney Marathon has operated under Abbott World Marathon Major status for the second consecutive year.

India acquired US FGM-148 Javelin ATGMs in August 2026 for?

A. Navy
B. India Army
C. Indian Air Force
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: B. India Army

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FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system in August 2026 to address a long-standing capability gap against heavily armored vehicles and boost the Indian Army’s precision-strike and anti-armor readiness.

26th SCO Summit will hosted by?

A. Russia
B. Pakistan
C. Kyrgystan
D. India

Answer

Correct Answer: C. Kyrgystan  

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The 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit was hosted by Kyrgyzstan in Bishkek from August 31 to September 1, 2026. Marked the 25th anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization under the theme “25 Years of the SCO: Together Towards Sustainable Peace, Development and Prosperity”.

In August 2026, Syria reached a final deal with which country regarding its two military bases in Syria?

A. Israel
B. Russia
C. USA
D. None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: B. Russia

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Syria and Russia have reached an agreement over the future of two strategic Mediterranean coastal bases that ultimately ends their use as military outposts for Moscow, Syria’s Foreign Ministry said Sunday.

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