Current Affairs Quiz 23rd and 24th August 2026 Quiz

Explanation:

• The Vice President, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today inaugurated ‘MALHAR 2026’, a youth-centric, monsoon-themed celebration of Indian classical music by Antar Hriday Connect, in New Delhi.
• Vice President appreciated Antar Hriday Connect for creating opportunities for young people to experience and engage with India’s rich classical music heritage, particularly through free classical music concerts.

Explanation:

• India and Mauritius signed a broad government-to-government oil and gas MoU alongside a five-year sales and purchase agreement. Under this pact, Indian Oil Corporation will fulfill the entire import needs of Mauritius for petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel to ensure energy security and stable pricing.
• The MoU between the two countries institutionalizes the longstanding energy partnership between the two countries, covering petroleum products supply, training and capacity building for Mauritian officials and biofuels cooperation.

Explanation:

• External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will undertake a two-day official visit to Moscow beginning on 23^rd August to hold talks with his Russian counterparts on a range of issues, including bilateral trade and investment ties.
• Jaishankar will also meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, with talks between the two set to focus on regional and global issues.
• Jaishankar will co-chair the 27th session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) alongside Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov.

Explanation:

• Wizzmoni Financial Services Ltd and Oman Air have partnered to launch the co-branded Wizz Voyager Multi-Currency Card, an AI-powered travel card supporting multiple global currencies.
• Bringing together Wizzmoni’s fintech capabilities with Oman Air’s international network, the partnership delivers a more seamless travel experience by integrating payments, rewards, and travel benefits into a single platform.

Explanation:

• The Indian government appointed former ISRO chairman Somanath Sreedhara Panicker and re-appointed Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra as part-time, non-official directors on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Central Board for four years starting August 20, 2026.
• The RBI’s central board comprises official directors (including the Governor and up to four Deputy Governors), government-nominated directors and other non-official directors drawn from various fields, who provide direction to the central bank’s affairs.

Explanation:

• Kochi-based Cochin Shipyard Limited has delivered the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, Mangrol, to the Indian Navy.
• The Defence Ministry said that the ship comprises over 80 per cent indigenous content. The ship is equipped for underwater surveillance, Anti-Submarine Warfare operations in coastal waters, Low-Intensity Maritime Operations, along with mine warfare capabilities.

Explanation:

• East Bengal FC recently defeated arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant 4-1 to claim their record-equalling 17th title in the prestigious Durand Cup on August 23, 2026.

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• Score: East Bengal FC 4 – 1 Mohun Bagan Super Giant
• Date & Venue: August 23, 2026, at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata

Explanation: The International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is commemorated annually on August 23 by UNESCO. It memorializes the transatlantic slave trade and honors its victims and freedom fighters.  

Explanation: India celebrated its 3rd National Space Day on August 23, 2026. The day marks the anniversary of the Chandrayaan-3 soft landing at Shiv Shakti Point near the Moon’s south pole in 2023. The 2026 theme was “Towards Viksit Bharat: Innovating, Collaborating and Aspiring to Global Space Leadership.”