Current Affairs Quiz — 13 August 2026
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How many Bills were passed by both Houses of Parliament during the Monsoon Session 2026, which ended on 13 August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 12
Twelve Bills were passed by both Houses during the session, which had 19 sittings over 25 days.
The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, passed in the Monsoon Session, renames the state by amending which part of the Constitution?
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Correct answer: B — First Schedule
The Bill amends the First Schedule to the Constitution, in accordance with Article 3, to rename Kerala as 'Keralam'.
Consider the following statements about the Monsoon Session 2026: 1. The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 brings Vande Mataram under the 1971 Act. 2. The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed by both Houses. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 was referred to a Joint Committee of the Houses for examination, not passed.
Under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, introduced in the Monsoon Session, within what time must trials be completed?
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Correct answer: D — Three months
The Bill mandates completion of investigation within two months and trial within three months, with Special Fast Track Courts designated by states and UTs.
Consider the following statements about the productivity of Parliament in the Monsoon Session 2026: 1. Lok Sabha productivity was higher than Rajya Sabha productivity. 2. Rajya Sabha productivity was above 50%. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither statement is correct. Productivity was about 19% in the Lok Sabha and about 39% in the Rajya Sabha.
What total manufacturing capacity does the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets aim to create?
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Correct answer: C — 6,000 MTPA
The scheme aims to set up a total capacity of 6,000 MTPA, with each beneficiary allotted up to 1,200 MTPA; it drew 20 bids by August 2026.
Which ministry runs the scheme for sintered rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing that received 20 bids in August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Heavy Industries
The Ministry of Heavy Industries received the 20 bids under the REPM scheme through a global tender on the CPP portal.
Consider the following statements about the REPM scheme: 1. The scheme covers sintered NdFeB (neodymium-iron-boron) magnets. 2. The Union Cabinet approved the scheme in November 2025. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. The scheme is for integrated sintered NdFeB rare earth permanent magnet facilities and was approved by the Union Cabinet on 26 November 2025.
Which of the following is NOT among the four sectors analysed in NITI Aayog's August 2026 report 'Key Sectors to Position India as a Global Manufacturing Hub'?
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Correct answer: D — Automobiles
The report analyses Chemicals, Telecom and Networking Equipment, Textiles and Solar PV manufacturing; automobiles is not one of the four.
Which body released the report 'Key Sectors to Position India as a Global Manufacturing Hub' on 13 August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog released the report, which analyses chemicals, telecom and networking equipment, textiles and solar PV manufacturing.
What were India's total exports (merchandise and services) in July 2026, as estimated by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry?
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Correct answer: B — $80.14 billion
Total exports in July 2026 were $80.14 billion, up 13.31%; $44.24 billion was merchandise exports, $95.16 billion total imports and $316.42 billion the April–July cumulative exports.
Consider the following statements about India's trade in July 2026: 1. Electronic goods exports grew faster than petroleum product exports. 2. Total imports grew faster than total exports. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. Petroleum product exports grew 67.64% against 57.40% for electronics, and total imports grew 15.83% against 13.31% for total exports.
By what percentage did India's electronic goods exports grow in July 2026 over July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 57.40%
Electronic goods exports rose 57.40%, from $3.76 billion to $5.92 billion; engineering goods grew 17.71% and chemicals 14.39%.
Where were the national celebrations of World Elephant Day 2026 held?
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Correct answer: D — Visakhapatnam
The national celebrations were held at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, where the Gaj Gaurav Awards 2026 were conferred.
According to the Environment Ministry in August 2026, how many Elephant Reserves does India have?
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Correct answer: C — 33
MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh said India has 33 Elephant Reserves and 150 scientifically identified elephant corridors.
Consider the following statements made at the World Elephant Day 2026 national celebrations: 1. India has nearly 60% of the world's wild Asian elephant population. 2. The Regional Action Plan on human–elephant conflict released at the event covers north-eastern states. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The Regional Action Plan released covers southern India: Karnataka, Keralam, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, what does a 'Sujal Gaon ID' uniquely identify?
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Correct answer: A — A rural water supply service area (habitation)
Sujal Gaon IDs give digital identities to water supply service areas (habitations), while Sujalam Bharat IDs identify rural water supply schemes; 75% of habitations had Sujal Gaon IDs by August 2026.
Consider the following statements about Sujalam Bharat under the Jal Jeevan Mission: 1. It has been developed as a federated Digital Public Infrastructure. 2. It is integrated with the PM GatiShakti platform. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Sujalam Bharat is a federated DPI for lifecycle management of rural piped water supply schemes and is integrated with PM GatiShakti for GIS-validated architecture.
On what basis will the ₹15.52 crore ABS proceeds from mustard hybrids released by the NBA in August 2026 be shared among states?
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Correct answer: B — Area under mustard cultivation in each state
Because no single farmer or community could be identified, the ABS share is calculated on the area under mustard cultivation in each state, using ICAR-IIRMR data.
Which state, with nearly 42% of India's mustard cultivation area, receives the largest share of the NBA's mustard ABS proceeds?
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Correct answer: D — Rajasthan
Rajasthan, which accounts for nearly 42% of India's mustard cultivation, gets the highest share, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
Consider the following statements about the NBA's mustard ABS release: 1. The ABS amount came from a company that developed ten commercial Brassica juncea hybrids. 2. The ICAR–Indian Institute of Rapeseed-Mustard Research is located in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Pioneer Overseas Corporation developed ten commercial mustard (Brassica juncea) hybrids, and ICAR-IIRMR, whose cultivation data was used, is in Bharatpur, Rajasthan.
Under which two schemes did the Centre approve ₹340.59 crore for Rajasthan and ₹265.12 crore for Telangana on 13 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — PM-RKVY and Krishonnati Yojana
The allocations were approved under the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana and the Krishonnati Yojana.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Awards on 13 August 2026 for which years?
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Correct answer: D — 2024 and 2025
The President presented the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Awards for the years 2024 and 2025.
The India Code Portal, revamped and relaunched on 13 August 2026 with AI-assisted search, is maintained by which department?
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Correct answer: C — Legislative Department
The India Code Portal belongs to the Legislative Department of the Law Ministry and provides the Constitution, Central Acts and Rules.
Which unit of India Optel Limited developed and manufactures the 'GARUD' binoculars launched for the civil market in August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Ordnance Factory Dehradun
GARUD is developed and manufactured by Ordnance Factory Dehradun, a unit of India Optel Limited, a Mini Ratna Category-I DPSU.