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Which state-run defense public sector undertaking (PSU) became the first Indian company to secure the S400 laboratory qualification from GE Aerospace for metallic material testing in August 2026?
Which two Indian chess players clinched the Open and Girls' gold medals, respectively, at the Asian Junior Blitz Chess Championship held in August 2026?
What is AppCoMS 2.0 (Appeal and Complaint Management System)?
Direct Answer
AppCoMS 2.0 (Appeal and Complaint Management System) is the CIC's apex online case-management platform for scheduling, notice generation, and decision upload regarding RTI appeals
Who has been appointed to succeed Sunil Bharti Mittal as the Chairperson of Airtel Payments Bank, effective October 1, 2026?
What is the geographical route and altitude of the NCC's All India Girls High Altitude Long Trek 'Aparajita – Parang La 2026', which was flagged off by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh in August 2026?
Direct Answer
Connecting the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh with the Changthang region of Ladakh at an altitude of 5,578 metres (18,300 feet)
Who did Magnus Carlsen defeat in the final to successfully defend his Esports World Cup Chess title in August 2026?
What is the United Nations Medal?
Direct Answer
The United Nations Medal is an international decoration awarded by the UN to military and police personnel who have rendered exceptional service in peacekeeping missions
What is the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)?
Direct Answer
The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is a flagship scheme of the Government of India aimed at providing safe and adequate drinking water through a Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to every rural household
What is *Impatiens nimspurjai*?
Direct Answer
*Impatiens nimspurjai* is a newly discovered Himalayan flora belonging to the Impatiens genus (locally known as tiuri), named after Nimsdai Purja to honor his legacy
What is the guide?
Direct Answer
The guide is a first-of-its-kind comprehensive document that classifies 24 distinct open natural ecosystems (ONEs) in India, emphasizing their vital role in biodiversity, livelihoods, and climate resilience
What is the difference between Central Authority and State Partner?
Direct Answer
Central Authority:CCRAS-NIIMH (Hyderabad), Ministry of Ayush
State Partner:SEMIRI, managed by Kumaranalloor Ooranma Devaswom
Primary Objective:Digitization and descriptive cataloguing of 30,000+ texts
What is the difference between Geopolitical Entity and Agreement Scope?
Direct Answer
Geopolitical Entity:
Republic of Armenia (Capital:Yerevan, Currency: Dram ֏)
Agreement Scope:Defence research, development, innovation, and joint production
Indian Exports:Akash air defence, Pinaka rocket launcher, Swathi radar, ATAGS
What is a Black Hole Star?
Direct Answer
A "Black Hole Star" is a proposed astrophysical object where a massive black hole core powers an extraordinarily bright, extended envelope of dense gas that outwardly resembles an enormous star
What does RSVC-AMRIT mean in the context of Current Affairs 18 August 2026?
Direct Answer
RSVC-AMRIT is a comprehensive ecosystem designed to bridge the gap between India's pool of validated scientific innovations and their actual last-mile adoption by rural communities