Current Affairs MCQs: August 31, 2026

11.

Which historical event led to the selection of August 29 as the International Day Against Nuclear Tests?

A The signing of the NPT

B The closure of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site in Kazakhstan

C The first nuclear test by India

D The end of the Cold War

12.

The International Day Against Nuclear Tests is observed globally on which date?

A August 29

B September 15

C October 2

D July 16

13.

What is the primary objective of celebrating National Sports Day in India?

A To promote international trade

B To encourage sports and physical activity among citizens

C To celebrate the independence of India

D To honor military veterans

14.

Which prestigious sports awards are traditionally presented by the President of India on the occasion of National Sports Day?

A Arjuna Awards and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

B Padma Vibhushan

C Bharat Ratna

D Sahitya Akademi Award

15.

National Sports Day is celebrated in India annually on August 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of which legendary athlete?

A Milkha Singh

B Major Dhyan Chand

C P.T. Usha

D Balbir Singh Sr.

16.

What is the primary objective of observing the International Day Against Nuclear Tests?

A To promote nuclear energy for commercial use

B To increase the number of nuclear-armed states

C To raise awareness about the effects of nuclear weapon test explosions

D To encourage the development of new nuclear missiles

17.

The International Day Against Nuclear Tests was established by the UN General Assembly in which year?

A 2007

B 2008

C 2009

D 2010

18.

The United Nations observes the International Day Against Nuclear Tests annually on which date?

A August 28

B August 29

C August 30

D August 31

19.

Which prestigious sports award is traditionally presented by the President of India on the occasion of National Sports Day?

A Arjuna Award

B Dronacharya Award

C Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award

D All of the above

20.

Major Dhyan Chand, in whose honor National Sports Day is celebrated, was a legendary player of which sport?

A Cricket

B Hockey

C Football

D Athletics

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