Current Affairs Quiz - August, 2026

[1]. The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) with an outlay of ₹5,070 crore to promote floating solar projects across India. Which of the following statements about floating solar projects is correct?

[A]. They use photovoltaic panels mounted on floating platforms over water bodies.

[B]. They require large tracts of agricultural land for installing solar panels.

[C]. They can be installed only in seawater and not freshwater bodies.

[D]. They generate electricity by using the movement of water beneath the panels.

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[2]. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is formulating a dedicated subsidy scheme to establish 30 GW of domestic polysilicon manufacturing capacity by 2030. Which of the following statements about polysilicon is correct?

[A]. It is a high-purity form of silicon used to produce solar PV wafers and semiconductor chips.

[B]. It is a liquid fuel primarily used in thermal power plants.

[C]. It is a synthetic polymer used for manufacturing solar panels.

[D]. It is a rare-earth mineral used mainly in wind turbine magnets.

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[3]. The Indian Air Force (IAF) concluded Exercise Udara Shakti 2026, after participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia. Exercise Udara Shakti is conducted between:

[A]. India and Indonesia

[B]. India and Malaysia

[C]. India and Australia

[D]. India and Singapore

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[4]. The Indian Navy received ‘Mangrol’, the third indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), from Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi. Consider the following statements about Mangrol:

Mangrol is the third vessel of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft.
It is designed to operate mainly in deep ocean waters against long-range submarine threats.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A]. 1 only

[B]. 2 only

[C]. Both 1 and 2

[D]. Neither 1 nor 2

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[5]. Australia recently confirmed its first mainland case of H5N1 in a mammal after the virus was detected in a dead long-nosed fur seal in South Australia. H5N1 is associated with which type of disease?

[A]. Newcastle Disease

[B]. African Swine Fever

[C]. Foot-and-Mouth Disease

[D]. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

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[6]. The National Statistical Office (NSO) has published the Annual Report on the Improvement of Crop Statistics (ICS) Scheme for 2023-24, highlighting efforts to improve the quality and accuracy of State-generated crop statistics. Which of the following statements about the Improvement of Crop Statistics (ICS) Scheme is correct?

[A]. It is implemented only by the National Statistical Office without involvement of State agencies.

[B]. It is a Central Sector Scheme launched to provide financial assistance to farmers for crop production.

[C]. It was launched by the Ministry of Agriculture to replace Crop Cutting Experiments with satellite data.

[D]. It is a centrally sponsored scheme to improve the accuracy of State crop statistics.

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[7]. The National Medical Commission (NMC) recently proposed a “One Nation, One License” framework for doctors. Which of the following statements about the proposed “One Nation, One License” framework is correct?

[A]. It would allow doctors to practise across India through a unique identification number

[B]. It would require doctors to obtain separate registrations from every State Medical Council.

[C]. It proposes to abolish the National Medical Register maintained by the NMC.

[D]. It would transfer medical registration powers entirely from the NMC to State Governments.

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[8]. The Indian Navy has received another MH-60R Seahawk helicopter from the United States, taking deliveries to 21 of the 24 helicopters ordered. Consider the following statements about the MH-60R Seahawk helicopter:

The MH-60R Seahawk is a shipborne, multi-role naval helicopter designed mainly for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare.
It is equipped with sensors such as dipping sonar, sonobuoys and multi-mode radar, but does not have any missile capability.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A]. 1 only

[B]. 2 only

[C]. Both 1 and 2

[D]. Neither 1 nor 2

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[9]. The Global Digital Capacity Building Alliance (GDCBA) has completed six months of its operations and is entering its next phase. Which of the following statements about the Global Digital Capacity Building Alliance (GDCBA) is correct?

[A]. It was launched to promote international cooperation in public-sector capacity building.

[B]. It was launched by the World Bank to promote private-sector digital transformation.

[C]. It focuses only on improving digital skills among Indian civil servants.

[D]. It was established by the United Nations to coordinate global AI research.

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[10]. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) recently approved 31 additional proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), with a projected investment of ₹6,844 crore. The scheme primarily aims to:

[A]. Promote domestic manufacturing of electronic components

[B]. Provide subsidies only for manufacturing finished smartphones

[C]. Promote imports of electronic components from global markets

[D]. Replace semiconductor manufacturing with software development

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[11]. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs recently amended the citizenship-processing framework under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019. Which authority will now process applications under Section 6B in specified areas?

[A]. District Collectors

[B]. State Governors

[C]. Election Commissioners

[D]. District Magistrates’ Committees

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[12]. Recently, APEDA facilitated first-ever export of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana by sea route from Bihar to Australia. In this context, consider the following statements about the growing conditions of Makhana:

Makhana grows well in shallow, stagnant freshwater wetlands, ponds and oxbow lakes.
Makhana requires a cold and dry climate with deep, fast-flowing water.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A]. 1 only

[B]. 2 only

[C]. Both 1 and 2

[D]. Neither 1 nor 2

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[13]. The 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting recently concluded in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. Consider the following statements about Zonal Councils:

Zonal Councils are statutory bodies established under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956.
They were created to promote cooperation and coordination among States and Union Territories.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A]. 1 only

[B]. 2 only

[C]. Both 1 and 2

[D]. Neither 1 nor 2

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[14]. The 12th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting, held recently in New Delhi under India’s chairship, criticised the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). What is the primary objective of CBAM?

[A]. To provide subsidies for green industries in developing countries

[B]. To impose a carbon price on carbon-intensive imports entering the EU

[C]. To eliminate all carbon taxes imposed by EU member states

[D]. To regulate carbon emissions from international shipping

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[15]. The Supreme Court recently upheld the constitutional validity of execution by hanging, rejecting a challenge that termed it cruel and violative of the right to dignity. Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Life and Personal Liberty?

[A]. Article 14

[B]. Article 19

[C]. Article 21

[D]. Article 32

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[16]. Prime Minister recently paid tribute to Sri Aurobindo on his 154th birth anniversary. Sri Aurobindo was associated with which of the following?

[A]. Ramakrishna Mission and the Swadeshi Movement

[B]. Brahmo Samaj and the Aligarh Movement

[C]. Arya Samaj and the Home Rule Movement

[D]. Integral Yoga and the Indian nationalist movement

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[17]. An Indian defence start-up recently demonstrated a Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) at a DRDO facility in Hyderabad. The engine uses a continuous supersonic detonation wave for combustion. Which of the following best describes an RDE?

[A]. It uses a continuous supersonic detonation wave inside a ring-shaped combustion chamber.

[B]. It uses only subsonic combustion to burn the fuel.

[C]. It uses a combustion chamber with a single cylindrical wall.

[D]. It works by reducing pressure during combustion to improve efficiency.

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[18]. A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Flores Island, Indonesia, bringing attention to its location and seismic significance. Which of the following statements about Flores Island is correct?

[A]. It is part of the Lesser Sunda Islands and lies within the Pacific Ring of Fire.

[B]. It is located between Java Island and Sumatra Island.

[C]. It is bordered by the Java Sea to the north and Indian Ocean to the south.

[D]. It is part of Indonesia’s Maluku Islands and has no active volcanoes.

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[19]. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence recently busted a network involved in falsely declaring South-East Asian areca nuts as Bangladeshi-origin goods. The imports were allegedly misusing the preferential tariff benefits available under which regional trade agreement?

[A]. ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA)

[B]. South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA)

[C]. South Asian Preferential Trading Arrangement (SAPTA)

[D]. Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)

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[20]. Consider the following statements about Greenium:

Greenium refers to the lower yield investors accept on green bonds compared with conventional government securities.
A lower yield on green bonds indicates that investors are willing to pay a higher price for environmentally sustainable investments.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A]. 1 only

[B]. 2 only

[C]. Both 1 and 2

[D]. Neither 1 nor 2

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