What leadership change occurred at Tata Sons in August 2026?

N. Chandrasekaran resigned as chairman

TCS became a separate holding company

Ratan Tata returned as chairman

What was the main purpose of the Sports Science Centre proposed at Rajgir?

Scientific support for athletes

Which pair represents India's leading men's doubles challenge in the 2026 BWF Worlds?

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty

Divij Sharan and Ramkumar Ramanathan

What was one major youth-focused announcement in the 2026 Independence Day address?

AI training for one crore youth

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Question 1
Which aviation executive was appointed Air India CEO during the second week of August 2026?
- Tewolde Gebremariam Correct answer
- Willie Walsh
- Pieter Elbers
- Aasif Malbari
Explanation: Tewolde Gebremariam was appointed Air India CEO during August 2026.
Question 2
What leadership change occurred at Tata Sons in August 2026?
- Noel Tata became CEO
- TCS became a separate holding company
- N. Chandrasekaran resigned as chairman Correct answer
- Ratan Tata returned as chairman
Explanation: N. Chandrasekaran resigned as chairman of Tata Sons.
Question 3
Which company appointed Aasif Malbari as MD and CEO?
- HUL
- Godrej Consumer Products Correct answer
- Tata Consumer Products
- Marico
Explanation: Aasif Malbari became MD and CEO of Godrej Consumer Products.
Question 4
Which aviation executive assumed charge at IndiGo on 3 August 2026?
- Campbell Wilson
- Tewolde Gebremariam
- Ashish Singh
- Willie Walsh Correct answer
Explanation: Willie Walsh assumed charge as IndiGo CEO on 3 August 2026.
Question 5
What was the main purpose of the Sports Science Centre proposed at Rajgir?
- Scientific support for athletes Correct answer
- Defence manufacturing
- Railway training
- Film production
Explanation: The centre is intended to support athletes through sports physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition.
Question 6
Which 2026 badminton championship returned to India after 17 years?
- BWF World Championships Correct answer
- Sudirman Cup
- Thomas Cup
- Uber Cup
Explanation: The BWF World Championships returned to India in 2026 after a 17-year gap.
Question 7
Which Indian badminton player was preparing for a sixth World Championships medal?
- PV Sindhu Correct answer
- Lakshya Sen
- H. S. Prannoy
- Kidambi Srikanth
Explanation: PV Sindhu was targeting a record sixth World Championships medal.
Question 8
Which pair represents India's leading men's doubles challenge in the 2026 BWF Worlds?
- Manu Attri and Sumeeth Reddy
- Divij Sharan and Ramkumar Ramanathan
- Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty Correct answer
- Rohan Bopanna and Yuki Bhambri
Explanation: Satwik and Chirag are India's leading men's doubles pair at the championships.
Question 9
What was one major youth-focused announcement in the 2026 Independence Day address?
- A new national currency
- AI training for one crore youth Correct answer
- Universal foreign scholarships
- Free cars for graduates
Explanation: The address announced AI training for one crore youth.
Question 10
What semiconductor target was announced for India in the 2026 Independence Day address?
- 7–8 plants Correct answer
- 20 plants
- 1 plant
- 2 plants
Explanation: The announcement targeted about 7–8 semiconductor plants over the next one to two years.
Question 11
Which sector was targeted for 100 GW capacity by 2047?
- Hydrogen
- Wind energy
- Nuclear energy Correct answer
- Solar energy
Explanation: The target concerns nuclear energy capacity.
Question 12
What national sports initiative was announced for children on Independence Day 2026?
- Every Child a Medal
- Mission Stadium
- Sports Talent Hunt Correct answer
- National Sports Census
Explanation: A nationwide Sports Talent Hunt was announced.