#61

Which of the following sports IS included in the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games?

(a) Badminton

(b) Cricket

(c) 3x3 Basketball

(d) Diving

Explanation: 3x3 Basketball is one of the 10 core sports included in the scaled-down Glasgow 2026 program, while the others listed were dropped.

#62

The 2026 Asian Games will utilize which iconic venue for Baseball events?

(a) Tokyo Dome

(b) Nagoya Dome

(c) Koshien Stadium

(d) Sapporo Dome

Explanation: The Nagoya Dome has been confirmed as the venue for baseball competitions during the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

#63

What is the motto of the 2026 Asian Games?

(a) Energy of Asia

(b) Imagine One Asia

(c) Heart to Heart, @Future

(d) Ever Onward

Explanation: The official motto for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games is "Imagine One Asia".

#64

The exclusion of Cricket from the 2026 Commonwealth Games primarily impacts which Pakistani team?

(a) Men's Team only

(b) Women's Team only

(c) Both Men's and Women's Teams

(d) Under-19 Team

Explanation: Both men's and women's cricket (which have been part of recent multi-sport games or discussions) are excluded, impacting Pakistan's medal prospects in both.

#65

Which Australian state withdrew from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games citing rising costs?

(a) New South Wales

(b) Queensland

(c) Victoria

(d) Western Australia

Explanation: The state of Victoria, Australia, was the original host but withdrew in 2023 due to projected budget blowouts.

#66

Which sport will return to the Asian Games in 2026 after being absent?

(a) Bowling

(b) Bodybuilding

(c) Cricket (Already there)

(d) Powerlifting

Explanation: Tenpin Bowling is often rotated, but Cricket is a notable inclusion. However, based on the specific 2026 program, Baseball/Softball is a key highlight for Japan. (Note: Bowling was in 2018, out in 2022. Japan has a strong bowling tradition, but the official list highlights Baseball). Let's stick to the confirmed inclusion: Baseball is a major focus for Nagoya.

#67

The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will utilize venues from which previous edition?

(a) 2002 Manchester

(b) 2014 Glasgow

(d) 2018 Gold Coast

Explanation: The 2026 Games will heavily rely on existing infrastructure from the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games to keep costs low.

#68

Which city will host the 2030 Asian Games (following Nagoya 2026)?

(a) Riyadh

(b) Doha

(c) Bangkok

(d) New Delhi

Explanation: Doha, Qatar has been selected to host the 2030 Asian Games.

#69

Which three countries will co-host the FIFA World Cup 2026?

(a) USA, Canada, Mexico

(b) Spain, Portugal, Morocco

(c) Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay

(d) France, Germany, Italy

Explanation: The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

#70

Which city will host the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026?

(a) Los Angeles

(b) Mexico City

(c) New York/New Jersey

(d) Dallas

Explanation: FIFA announced that the final of the 2026 World Cup will be played at the MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.

#71

Which country will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside the USA and Mexico?

(a) Brazil

(b) Argentina

(c) Canada

(d) Colombia

Explanation: Canada is one of the three co-hosts for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, along with the United States and Mexico.

#72

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be jointly hosted by which three countries?

(a) USA, Canada, Mexico

(b) Spain, Portugal, Morocco

(c) Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay

(d) Japan, South Korea, China

Explanation: The 2026 World Cup will be held across North America in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

#73

Which virus was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by WHO in August 2024?

(a) Ebola

(b) Mpox (Monkeypox)

(c) Zika

(d) COVID-19 Variant

Explanation: The WHO declared the surge of Mpox in Africa a global health emergency in August 2024.

#74

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, founded by George Lucas, announced a delayed opening date of 2026 in which city?

(a) San Francisco

(b) Chicago

(c) Los Angeles

(d) New York

Explanation: Construction of the futuristic building is underway in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, with an opening set for September 2026.

#75

Which month in the Gregorian calendar is named after Augustus Caesar?

(a) April

(b) August

(c) September

(d) October

Explanation: August (formerly Sextilis) was renamed in honor of Augustus Caesar.

#76

Which emperor had the month of Sextilis renamed to August?

(a) Nero

(b) Augustus

(c) Tiberius

(d) Caligula

Explanation: The month Sextilis was renamed August in honor of Emperor Augustus . A day was reportedly added to it so it would equal Julius Caesar's July (31 days).

#77

In Bangladesh, following the resignation of Sheikh Hasina in August 2024, who took over the administration?

(a) Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)

(b) Awami League

(c) Interim Government

(d) Jatiya Party

Explanation: After mass protests led to the ouster of Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League in August 2024, an Interim Government led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus took charge.

#78

Who is the current President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) serving the term from July 2024 to June 2026?

(a) T. Raja Kumar

(b) Elisa de Anda Madrazo

(c) Marcus Pleyer

(d) Xiangmin Liu

Explanation: Elisa de Anda Madrazo of Mexico assumed the presidency of the FATF on July 1, 2024, for a two-year term ending in June 2026.

#79

The 'Direct Action Day' was observed by the Muslim League on August 16, 1946, to protest against:

(a) The Cabinet Mission Plan's interpretation

(b) The Cripps Mission

(c) The Simla Conference failure

(d) The Partition of Bengal annulment

Explanation: After the Congress refused to accept the compulsory grouping clause of the Cabinet Mission Plan, the Muslim League withdrew its acceptance and called for 'Direct Action Day' to achieve Pakistan.

#80

In which year did the Congress reject the 'August Offer' proposed by Viceroy Linlithgow?

(a) 1939

(b) 1940

(d) 1942

Explanation: The Congress rejected the August Offer of 1940 because it offered only 'Dominion Status' at an unspecified future date rather than complete independence.

August 2026 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions