Daily Current Affairs Quiz Quiz

Question 1

Consider the following statements regarding recent legislative and policy approvals by the Union Cabinet and Parliament in August 2026:

1. The Lok Sabha passed legislation allowing the Central Government to permit charges on certain digital payment transactions, including UPI.
2. The Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) was approved with a financial outlay of ₹5,070 crore to develop 5,000 MW of floating solar capacity.
3. The MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was passed by Parliament, primarily addressing the issue of delayed payments to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
4. The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme was approved for continuation until 2030-31 with a financial outlay of ₹3.15 lakh crore.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Accepted Answer

All four

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Only three

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Only two

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Only one

Question 2

With reference to India's recent international engagements and environmental standing, consider the following statements:

1. India's rank in the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2026 is 176th out of 177 countries, with Estonia ranking 1st.
2. The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) operationalized the integration of Favara with India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI), enabling real-time cross-border transfers.
3. The 13th BRICS Education Ministers' Meeting was held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, under India's BRICS Chairship theme: "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability."

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 3

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1 and 2 only

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1 and 3 only

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2 and 3 only

Question 3

Which of the following statements correctly describes a significant conservation or environmental development in India during August 2026?

Accepted Answer

The Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia) was photographed for the first time in the Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.

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Ladakh approved India's first-ever guided high-altitude wildlife safari, focusing exclusively on migratory bird species in Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary.

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted above-average rainfall for August 2026, influenced by the La Niña phenomenon.

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The 'Samudra Manthan' project was approved by the Government of India, primarily focusing on deep-sea mineral exploration in the Indian Ocean.

Question 4

Regarding recent advancements in India's defense and space technology, consider the following:

1. India successfully test-fired the Agni-IV intermediate-range ballistic missile from Chandipur, Odisha.
2. The Indian Navy launched DSC A24, the fifth and final vessel under the Diving Support Craft (DSC) Project, at Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata.
3. A team from the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, discovered the first known X-ray binary system in the Magellanic Bridge using the eROSITA space-based X-ray telescope.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 3

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1 and 3 only

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1 and 2 only

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2 and 3 only

Question 5

Which of the following initiatives or schemes launched in August 2026 by various state governments is/are correctly matched with its primary objective?

1. **Project BLESS (Odisha Government):** To prevent distress migration by strengthening rural livelihoods.
2. **Chief Minister's Yarn Bank Scheme (Nagaland):** To provide subsidized natural fibers to support the handloom sector and weavers.
3. **Composite Digital Crop Survey (Karnataka):** An AI-powered state-level initiative for crop data collection and agricultural mapping.
4. **Vidya Vahini Yojana (Delhi Government):** To distribute bicycles to girl students to improve school accessibility and reduce dropouts.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Accepted Answer

1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer

3 and 4 only

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1, 2 and 3 only

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1 and 2 only

Question 6

With reference to significant appointments and recognitions in August 2026, consider the following statements:

1. Bhawana Kanth became India's first woman fighter combat leader after clearing the Fighter Combat Leader (FCL) course.
2. National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval received the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026, presented by the Union Home Minister.
3. T. V. Somanathan, Cabinet Secretary of India, received a one-year extension in service, approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
4. The 12 rat miners involved in the Silkyara Tunnel rescue operation were honored with the Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak, India's highest civilian life-saving award.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

All four

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Only three

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Only one

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Only two

Question 7

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026' and the 'MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026':

1. Both bills were passed by Parliament in August 2026.
2. The 'Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026' primarily aims to streamline the process of birth and death registrations for digital record-keeping.
3. The 'MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026' specifically focuses on addressing the issue of delayed payments to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 3

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1 and 3 only

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1 and 2 only

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2 and 3 only

Question 8

Which of the following statements about maritime and port security in India is/are correct?

1. The 2nd National Port Security Conference 2026 was held in New Delhi, focusing on strengthening India's maritime security architecture.
2. The Ministry of Railways approved reforms to the Model Concession Agreement for Container Train Operators, replacing route-specific permissions with a single All India Licence framework.
3. The 'Samudra Manthan' project, approved by the Government of India, is directly related to enhancing coastal surveillance capabilities through advanced drone technology.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Accepted Answer

1 and 2 only

Answer

1, 2 and 3

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2 and 3 only

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1 only

Question 9

Consider the following events and their associated dates/themes in August 2026:

1. **National Handloom Day:** Observed on August 7, coinciding with the launch of Nagaland's Chief Minister's Yarn Bank Scheme.
2. **National Javelin Day:** Observed annually on August 7, commemorating Neeraj Chopra's gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
3. **World Breastfeeding Week 2026:** Observed from August 1-7, with the theme "Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works."
4. **Quit India Movement Day:** Observed on August 8, marking the 84th anniversary of its launch by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942.

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

All four

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Only one

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Only two

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Only three

Question 10

Regarding the recent financial and economic decisions in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. The Union Cabinet approved an expanded, revamped Khelo India Scheme and an enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSFs) scheme with a combined financial outlay of Rs. 36,441 crore for FY27 to FY31.
2. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducted the 62nd and 3rd Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of Financial Year 2026-27 (FY27) from August 3 to 5, 2026.
3. The "Samudra Manthan" project, approved by the Government of India, is related to offshore energy development.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 3

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1 and 2 only

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1 and 3 only

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2 and 3 only

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