August 2026 Monthly Current Affairs Test-2
August 2026 Monthly Current Affairs Test-2
August 2026 Monthly Current Affairs Test Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Test Name | August 2026 Current Affairs Test |
| Coverage | August 2026 Current Affairs |
| Total Questions | 50 |
| Duration | 60 Minutes |
| Marks per Question | 2 Marks |
| Negative Marking | -0.66 Marks |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Mode | Online |
| Difficulty Level | Moderate to Advanced |
| Cost | Free |
August 2026 Monthly Current Affairs Test-2: Major Topics Covered
UP Specific (ODOP, Culture & Geography): Covers ODOPs for Lucknow (Chikankari), Varanasi (Banarasi Silk), Bareilly (Bamboo/Cane Craft), Jhansi (Soft Toys), and Bijnor (Wood Craft). Also features NBRI’s new ‘Namoh 108’ Lotus, Lucknow Kathak Gharana (Wajid Ali Shah), Buland Darwaza, the 302 km Agra-Lucknow Expressway, the 100-member UP Legislative Council, and the ambitious target to reach a $1 Trillion UP economy by 2027-28.
UPSC Polity: Delves into Article 123 (Ordinance powers), Article 143 (Advisory jurisdiction), Article 280 (16th Finance Commission Chairman Arvind Panagariya), the Election Commissioner’s new appointment committee, and the 10th Schedule’s speaker exemption.
UPSC Economy: Differentiates CRR from SLR, FDI (<10%) from FPI (>=10%), and explores the Twin Balance Sheet Problem, the J-Curve effect in currency devaluation, and Say’s Law of Markets.
UPSC Environment: Covers the 1971 Ramsar Convention, the Kyoto Protocol’s Annex I countries, Yellow-bag biomedical waste sorting, Ecotone “edge effect”, Keystone Species, and the Albedo Effect.
UPSC Science & Space: Deep dives into LVM3’s CE20 cryogenic engine, Monoclonal Antibodies, Web 3.0 blockchain principles, the Meissner Effect in superconductors, 5G mmWave technology, India’s NavIC constellation, the Event Horizon Telescope, and the Agni-V MIRV technology (Mission Divyastra).
UPSC Defense & IR: Project 75 (Scorpene submarines), INS Arihant (SSBN), AUKUS, NATO’s Article 5, UNCLOS Territorial Sea limits, WTO Appellate Body crisis, FATF Greylist, English Channel, Gulf Stream, and Roaring Forties.
UPSC Modern History: Analyzes the 1931 Gandhi-Irwin Pact, the 1940 August Offer, and Gandhi’s famed “post-dated cheque” rejection of the 1942 Cripps Mission.
Why Attempt This Monthly Current Affairs Test?
- Covers the most important August 2026 Current Affairs for UPSC, UPPSC, SSC, Banking, and PCS examinations.
- Includes conceptual, analytical, factual, and statement-based MCQs.
- Strengthens monthly revision and improves retention.
- Helps identify weak areas before the actual examination.
Instructions for Students
- The test consists of 50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Each question carries 2 marks.
- The maximum score is 100 marks.
- The duration of the examination is 60 minutes.
- Negative Marking: 0.66 marks for every incorrect answer.
- No marks will be deducted for unanswered questions.
- Read every question carefully before selecting the correct answer.
- Attempt the test in one sitting to simulate the actual examination environment.
Recommended Attempt Strategy
- First 30 Minutes: Attempt straightforward and high-confidence questions.
- Next 20 Minutes: Solve conceptual and statement-based questions.
- Final 10 Minutes: Review doubtful answers and ensure no easy questions are left unanswered.
Who Should Attempt This Test?
This Monthly Current Affairs Test is highly beneficial for:
- UPSC Civil Services Aspirants
- UPPSC PCS Candidates
- BPSC, MPPSC & RPSC Aspirants
- SSC Aspirants
- Banking Examination Candidates
- Defence Examination Aspirants
- Government Job Aspirants
Start August 2026 Current Affairs Test Now
Attempt August 2026 Monthly Current Affairs Test-2 and evaluate your understanding of the month’s most important developments through a carefully curated set of Current Affairs MCQs. Regular practice through Monthly Current Affairs Tests, Weekly Current Affairs Tests, and Daily Current Affairs Quizzes will strengthen your preparation, improve conceptual clarity, and maximize your score in UPSC, UPPSC, SSC, Banking, Defence, and other competitive examinations.
Best Wishes from Team Srishti IAS!
