Current Affairs 20 August 2026: 12 Questions & Answers

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What is Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir?

Direct Answer
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is a veteran leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) who transitioned to the highest constitutional office as the 23rd President
Concept
The voting distribution was as follows:

Candidate Party/Alliance Votes Secured
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir BNP 255
Col (Retd) Oli Ahmad Jamaat-e-Islami Alliance 88
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What is the difference between All-India UR and Rural vs Urban?

Direct Answer
All-India UR:Declined to 5.1% in July 2026 from 5.5% in June 2026.
Rural vs Urban:Rural UR stood at 4.5%, while Urban UR was at 6.7%.
LFPR & WPR:LFPR increased to 55.4% and WPR increased to 52.5%.
Concept
The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) is a bulletin published by the National Statistics Office (NSO) that provides monthly estimates of key labour market indicators
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What is Underground Coal Gasification (UCG)?

Direct Answer
Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) is an industrial process that converts coal into product gas in-situ, which can be utilized for power generation and chemical synthesis
Concept
Project Parameters:

Parameter Detail
Proposer Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
Location Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh
Investment 2.73 lakh crore INR
Duration Over 30 years
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What is the difference between Structure and Location & River?

Direct Answer
Structure:Parichha Weir (140 years old)
Location & River:Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, across the Betwa River
Utility:Headworks of the Betwa Canal System serving UP and MP
Concept
A World Heritage Irrigation Structure (WHIS) is a designation by the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID) awarded to structures with historical significance and lasting utility
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What is the difference between Model Name and Core Technology?

Direct Answer
Model Name:Razorpay Vulcan
Core Technology:Transformer-based AI fueled by NVIDIA & AWS
Key Upgrades:8-10% success rate boost & 8x international fraud detection
Concept
A foundational AI model in payments is a large-scale, transformer-based architecture trained to process billions of financial signals simultaneously to optimize success rates and detect fraud
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What is a Mega-Earth?

Direct Answer
A "Mega-Earth" is an informal astronomical classification for unusually massive, predominantly rocky exoplanets that maintain an ultra-high density despite their large physical size
Concept
The physical properties of the newly discovered GJ 523b are remarkable when compared to our home planet:

Property Earth GJ 523b
Radius 1 Earth Radius ~2.5 Earth Radii
Mass 1 Earth Mass ~23 Earth Masses
Composition Rocky with Atmosphere Ultra-Dense Rocky Core, Minimal Gas
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What is the difference between State Milestone and Target Species?

Direct Answer
State Milestone:Chhattisgarh becomes the 1st inland state to export value-added Tilapia.
Target Species:Tilapia, heavily favored for its adaptability and high global demand.
Strategic Impact:Diversifies India's seafood export basket away from coastal reliance.
Concept
Value-added export refers to the process of enhancing raw agricultural or aquaculture products (like filleting or freezing Tilapia) before international shipping to significantly increase their global economic value
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What is the Nishan-e-Imtiaz?

Direct Answer
The Nishan-e-Imtiaz is the highest civilian award in Pakistan, conferred for extraordinary achievements, sacrifices, and services to the nation
Concept
Key figures and their historical role:

Individuals Profession Action Taken
Dr. Jal Ratanji Patel Physician Kept diagnosis confidential
Dr. Jal Dhaybho-Koo Radiologist Conducted the X-ray analysis
Muhammad Ali Jinnah Political Leader Diagnosed with advanced Tuberculosis (1946)
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What is Sadbhavana Divas, or Harmony Day,?

Direct Answer
Sadbhavana Divas, or Harmony Day, is a national observance dedicated to fostering communal harmony, peace, and national integration among all Indian citizens irrespective of caste, region, or religion
Concept
Observance Details:

Parameter Detail
Date August 20 Annually
Honoree Rajiv Gandhi (6th Prime Minister)
Core Pledge To work for the emotional oneness of all people and resolve differences through dialogue
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What is the Subroto Cup?

Direct Answer
The Subroto Cup is one of India's most renowned and oldest inter-school football tournaments, primarily aimed at fostering and identifying grassroots athletic talent across the nation
Concept
Tournament Parameters (65th Edition):

Parameter Detail
Edition 65th (2026)
Venue Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi
Categories U-17 Boys, U-17 Girls, U-15 Boys
Scale 108 participating teams
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What is the difference between The Scientist and The Discovery (1897)?

Direct Answer
The Scientist:Sir Ronald Ross
The Discovery (1897):Identified that female Anopheles mosquitoes carry and transfer the malaria parasite.
The Global Impact:Laid the definitive scientific foundation for modern mosquito control.
Concept
World Mosquito Day is a global health observance held annually to raise awareness about mosquito-borne illnesses and honor the scientific discovery of their transmission vectors
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What is ESPN (Entertainment and Sports Programming Network)?

Direct Answer
ESPN (Entertainment and Sports Programming Network) is a pioneering global cable sports channel that successfully proved the viability and explosive commercial potential of 24-hour continuous sports broadcasting
Concept
Foundational Milestones of the Enterprise:

Year Milestone / Event
1978 Bill Rasmussen conceptualizes a continuous sports network alongside his son Scott.
1979 ESPN officially launches its first broadcast from Bristol, Connecticut.
2026 Passing of visionary founder Bill Rasmussen at age 93.
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