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BRICS Youth Ministers' Meeting ends in Visakhapatnam with joint statement
Q1 Advanced

The BRICS Youth Ministers' Meeting 2026 built on the outcomes of the BRICS Youth Summit and Youth Council Meeting held in which city?

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Correct answer: B — Gandhinagar

The BRICS Youth Summit and BRICS Youth Council Meeting were held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on 19–20 August 2026; the Ministers' Meeting followed in Visakhapatnam.

Q2

Which heritage site near Visakhapatnam did BRICS youth delegates visit in August 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Totlakonda Buddhist Monastery

Delegates visited the historic Totlakonda Buddhist Monastery near Visakhapatnam.

Centre restricts cold-medicine FDCs for children below four
Q3

The August 2026 restriction covers all fixed dose combinations of chlorpheniramine maleate with which other drug?

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Correct answer: C — Phenylephrine hydrochloride

The restriction applies to all FDCs containing chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine hydrochloride.

Q4

Below what age must the restricted chlorpheniramine–phenylephrine FDCs not be used, as per the mandatory warning?

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Correct answer: A — 4 years

The label must say: 'Fixed Dose Combination shall not be used in children below four years of age.'

Q5 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the August 2026 FDC restriction: 1. The notification was issued under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897. 2. The decision followed recommendations of an Expert Committee and the Drugs Technical Advisory Board. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only statement 2 is correct. The notification was issued under Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.

DR Congo and AFC/M23 agree roadmap under the Doha peace process
Q6

Where were the 17–21 August 2026 talks between DR Congo and AFC/M23 held?

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Correct answer: D — Switzerland

The talks were held in Switzerland; the joint statement was released on 22 August 2026.

Q7 Advanced

When was the Doha Framework for a Comprehensive Peace Agreement between DR Congo and AFC/M23 signed?

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Correct answer: A — 15 November 2025

The Doha Framework for a Comprehensive Peace Agreement was signed in Doha on 15 November 2025.

Q8 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the DR Congo–AFC/M23 joint statement of 22 August 2026: 1. Togo took part as the African Union mediator. 2. The parties agreed that the order of negotiating protocols does not dictate the order of implementing them. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The statement was also issued with Qatar, the US, Switzerland and the AU Commission.

Odisha to observe fourth Saturday of August as GARIMA Diwas; 'Mission Zero' workshop held
Q9

What was the theme of the national workshop held in Bhubaneswar on GARIMA Diwas 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Mission Zero – Ending Fatalities in Sanitation Work

The workshop on 22 August 2026 was themed 'Mission Zero – Ending Fatalities in Sanitation Work'.

Q10 Advanced

Odisha's Chief Minister announced in August 2026 that GARIMA Diwas will be observed every year on:

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Correct answer: D — The fourth Saturday of August

Mohan Charan Majhi announced that the fourth Saturday of August will be observed every year as GARIMA Diwas.

Q11 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 'Mission Zero' workshop of 22 August 2026: 1. Experts and officials from 15 states took part. 2. It was held in Bhubaneswar and attended by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only statement 2 is correct. Experts, officials and sanitation workers from eight states took part.

Amit Shah reviews security of the Siliguri Corridor
Q12 Advanced

At Amit Shah's review of Siliguri Corridor security in August 2026, which body presented its progress and recommendations?

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Correct answer: B — Multi Agency Centre's Standing Focus Group on Siliguri Corridor

The Multi Agency Centre's Standing Focus Group on the Siliguri Corridor (SFG-SC) made a presentation on progress and its recommendations.

Q13

Which approach to border security did Amit Shah ask all agencies to implement in the Siliguri Corridor?

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Correct answer: D — Quadrangular approach

Shah stressed the concept of a quadrangular approach to border security and directed all agencies to implement it in full spirit.

Q14 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Siliguri Corridor security review of 22 August 2026: 1. Amit Shah suggested that West Bengal explore opening more Sainik Schools in North Bengal. 2. The review was chaired by the National Security Adviser. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. The review was chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

IAF concludes Exercise Pitch Black in Australia and Udara Shakti in Malaysia
Q15

Exercise Pitch Black 2026, in which the IAF took part, was hosted by the air force of which country?

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Correct answer: A — Australia

Pitch Black 2026 was hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force, with air forces from more than 20 nations.

Q16 Advanced

Where was Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 held?

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Correct answer: C — Subang, Malaysia

After Pitch Black, the IAF contingent moved directly to Subang, Malaysia, for Udara Shakti 2026 with the Royal Malaysian Air Force.

Q17 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the IAF's August 2026 deployments: 1. The IAF deployed Su-30MKI fighters to Exercise Pitch Black 2026. 2. Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 was a trilateral exercise with Australia and Malaysia. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

Both are wrong. The IAF deployed Rafale aircraft to Pitch Black, and Udara Shakti was a bilateral exercise with the Royal Malaysian Air Force.

National Biodiversity Authority releases ₹2.82 crore in benefit-sharing funds
Q18

How much did the National Biodiversity Authority disburse under the Access and Benefit-Sharing mechanism in August 2026?

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Correct answer: D — ₹2.82 crore

The NBA disbursed ₹2.82 crore: ₹2.80 crore to State and UT biodiversity bodies and about ₹2.01 lakh to ICAR-IIHR.

Q19 Advanced

Which state received the largest share of the NBA's August 2026 ABS disbursement?

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Correct answer: B — Gujarat

Gujarat received the largest share (₹44.59 lakh), followed by West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh.

Q20 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the NBA's August 2026 ABS disbursement: 1. The funds came from a payment by Advanta Enterprises for genetic resources behind hybrids of cauliflower, hot pepper, okra and tomato. 2. The money was released to 27 State Biodiversity Boards and 3 UT Biodiversity Councils, besides ICAR-IIHR. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. Since the resources could not be traced to specific farmers or communities, the money was shared by crop cultivation area.

INS Sudarshini reaches Lisbon on Lokayan 26 expedition
Q21

INS Sudarshini, which reached Lisbon in August 2026 on the Lokayan 26 expedition, is a:

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Correct answer: B — Sail training ship

INS Sudarshini is the Indian Navy's sail training ship, a three-masted barque.

Q22 Advanced

The Lisbon stop on 22 August 2026 was INS Sudarshini's which port visit of the Lokayan 26 expedition?

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Correct answer: C — 15th

Lisbon was the ship's 15th port visit in seven months of voyage.

Centre notifies ₹62,500-crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme
Q23

What is the budgetary outlay of the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme notified by MeitY in August 2026?

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Correct answer: B — ₹62,500 crore

The Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) has a budgetary outlay of ₹62,500 crore.

Q24 Advanced

What is the tenure of the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS)?

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Correct answer: D — FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31

The scheme runs for five years, from FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31; TS2 applicants may get a one-year gestation period.

Q25 Advanced

Under Target Segment 2 (TS2) of the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme, what incentive do Indian brands get?

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Correct answer: A — 5%, plus an additional 3% for Indian design and R&D

TS2 gives Indian brands 5%, plus an additional 3% for Indian design and R&D; up to 1.5% more is available for domestic sourcing of key components.

Q26 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme: 1. It follows the PLI scheme for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing, whose tenure ended on 31 March 2026. 2. To be eligible under Target Segment 1, a manufacturer needs a minimum turnover of ₹10,000 crore in FY 2025-26. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. TS1 also requires existing brands to add ₹5,000 crore in sales each year over FY 2025-26.

BRICS Tourism Ministers adopt Jaipur Declaration
Q27

In which city did BRICS Tourism Ministers adopt their 2026 declaration on 21 August 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Jaipur

The BRICS Tourism Ministers' Meeting concluded in Jaipur with the adoption of the Jaipur Declaration.

Q28

Who chaired the BRICS Tourism Ministers' Meeting in Jaipur in August 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat chaired the meeting.

Q29 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Jaipur Declaration of BRICS Tourism Ministers: 1. 'Artificial Intelligence and Tourism' was one of the four thematic priorities reflected in it. 2. It was adopted by consensus. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The other priorities were sustainability, skilling and capacity building, and seamless travel facilitation.

Paradip Port gets 18.5-metre deep-draft capability; ₹427.80-crore projects opened
Q30

What deep-draft capability did Paradip Port mark in August 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 18.5 metres

The projects inaugurated on 21 August 2026 marked Paradip's 18.5-metre deep-draft capability.

Q31 Advanced

The ₹1,580.36-crore concession agreements signed at Paradip Port in August 2026 aim at:

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Correct answer: D — 100% berth mechanisation by 2030

The three mechanisation projects under these agreements aim at 100% berth mechanisation by 2030.

Q32 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Paradip Port projects of August 2026: 1. Capital dredging worth ₹352 crore enables the port to handle fully laden Capesize vessels. 2. The projects inaugurated by Sarbananda Sonowal were worth ₹1,580.36 crore. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. The inaugurated projects were worth ₹427.80 crore; ₹1,580.36 crore was the value of the concession agreements.

12th BRICS Communications Ministers' Meeting held in Pune
Q33

Which city hosted the 12th BRICS Communications Ministers' Meeting in August 2026?

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Correct answer: D — Pune

The 12th BRICS Communications Ministers' Meeting was held in Pune, Maharashtra, on 21 August 2026.

Q34 Advanced

What is the theme of the ICT Track under India's BRICS Chairship in 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future

Scindia introduced the ICT Track theme 'Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future', with four pillars.

Q35 Advanced

On the sidelines of the BRICS ICT Track meeting in Pune in August 2026, India signed a telecommunications and ICT MoU with which country?

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Correct answer: B — Brazil

Jyotiraditya Scindia and Brazil's Communications Minister Frederico de Siqueira Filho signed the MoU.

29 FDI investments worth ₹4,895.65 crore reported under eased land-border rules
Q36

How many FDI investments had been reported under the revised land-bordering-country framework up to 20 August 2026?

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Correct answer: D — 29

29 FDI investments with proposed FDI of ₹4,895.65 crore had been reported up to 20 August 2026.

Q37 Advanced

Under the revised FDI framework of 2026, investors with non-controlling beneficial ownership from land-bordering countries up to what level can use the automatic route?

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Correct answer: B — 10%

Non-controlling LBC beneficial ownership of up to 10% can now come through the automatic route, subject to sectoral caps and reporting.

Q38 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the revised FDI framework for land-bordering-country ownership: 1. It was introduced through Press Note 2 of 2026. 2. Investors using it no longer need to report any information to the government. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. The investor entity may proceed without other approvals only after reporting the relevant information to the government.

India and UK hold 25th Defence Consultative Group meeting
Q39

Which edition of the India–UK Defence Consultative Group meeting was held in New Delhi on 21 August 2026?

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Correct answer: B — 25th

The 25th India–UK Defence Consultative Group meeting was held in New Delhi on 21 August 2026.

Q40 Advanced

The Regional Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (RMSCE), noted at the India–UK DCG meeting, was set up under which initiative?

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Correct answer: A — Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI)

The two sides acknowledged the RMSCE established under the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative.

Q41 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 25th India–UK Defence Consultative Group meeting: 1. It was co-chaired by India's Defence Minister and the UK Defence Secretary. 2. It was held in London. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

Both are wrong. It was co-chaired by India's Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and the UK's Permanent Under Secretary for Defence Jeremy Pocklington, in New Delhi.

Centre steps in to curb sugar prices before festive season
Q42

What stock limit did the Centre impose on sugar dealers from 1 August to 30 November 2026?

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Correct answer: C — 400 tonnes

A stock limit of 400 tonnes was imposed on sugar dealers across the country from 1 August to 30 November 2026.

Q43 Advanced

To improve sugar availability in 2026, the Centre permitted duty-free import of how much raw sugar?

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Correct answer: A — 10 LMT

As a precaution, the government permitted duty-free import of 10 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of raw sugar.

Q44 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Centre's August 2026 note on sugar prices: 1. The government attributed the price rise mainly to diversion of sugar for ethanol. 2. Sugar production this season is expected to be about 343 LMT. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

Both are wrong. The government said ethanol diversion was not the cause (its share fell to about 9%), and output is expected at about 306 LMT; 343 LMT was the states' initial estimate.

14th India–Nepal Joint Working Group on border management meets in Dehradun
Q45

Where was the 14th India–Nepal Joint Working Group meeting on border management held in August 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Dehradun

The 14th India–Nepal JWG met in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, on 20–21 August 2026.

Q46 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 14th India–Nepal Joint Working Group meeting: 1. India's delegation was led by a Joint Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs. 2. The next meeting will be held in India. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

Both are wrong. India's delegation was led by Joint Secretary (BM-I) of the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the next meeting will be in Nepal.

India and ADB sign $230-million loan for Chennai water and sewerage
Q47

How much is the ADB loan signed in August 2026 for Chennai's water supply and sewerage?

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Correct answer: A — $230 million

India and ADB signed a $230 million loan for the Chennai Climate-Resilient Water Security and Sewerage Project.

Q48 Advanced

Under the ADB-backed project, Chennai will become the first Indian city to implement:

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Correct answer: C — A comprehensive ring-main water supply solution

Chennai will be the first Indian city to implement a comprehensive ring-main solution, a closed-loop plumbing system that balances water pressure.

Q49 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Chennai Climate-Resilient Water Security and Sewerage Project: 1. It is financed by a World Bank loan. 2. It will lay over 170 km of pipes and upgrade 7 water and 38 sewer pumping stations. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only statement 2 is correct. The project is financed by a $230 million loan from the Asian Development Bank.

PM Modi meets CEOs and founders of 20 space start-ups
Q50

With the CEOs and founders of how many space start-ups did PM Modi interact on 21 August 2026?

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Correct answer: B — 20

The Prime Minister interacted with CEOs and founders of 20 space start-ups at Seva Teerth.

Q51 Advanced

During his August 2026 interaction with space start-ups, PM Modi suggested greater collaboration with which initiative to nurture young minds' interest in space?

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Correct answer: A — Atal Tinkering Labs

He suggested greater collaboration with Atal Tinkering Labs to nurture curiosity and interest in space among young minds.

Cochin Shipyard delivers 'Mangrol', third anti-submarine shallow water craft, to Navy
Q52

Which shipyard built 'Mangrol', the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft delivered to the Navy in August 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Cochin Shipyard Limited

Mangrol is the third ASW Shallow Water Craft built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi.

Q53 Advanced

The ASW Shallow Water Craft 'Mangrol' is named after a coastal town in which district of Gujarat?

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Correct answer: C — Junagadh

Mangrol is a coastal town and minor port in Junagadh district, Gujarat, known as a fishing harbour.

Q54 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the ship 'Mangrol' delivered in August 2026: 1. It is the first Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by Cochin Shipyard. 2. It is propelled by conventional shafts and propellers. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2

Both are wrong. Mangrol is the third ASW SWC built by CSL, and it is propelled by waterjets.

India and Japan sign maritime security pact at Defence Ministers' Meeting
Q55

Which Japanese Defence Minister held the Japan-India Defence Ministers' Meeting with Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on 20 August 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Shinjiro Koizumi

Japan's Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi met Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on 20 August 2026.

Q56 Advanced

The India-Japan Memorandum of Arrangement on Maritime Security Cooperation signed on 20 August 2026 specifically covers which areas?

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Correct answer: D — MDA information sharing, Search and Rescue, and HADR

The Memorandum covers cooperation between the JMSDF and the Indian Navy, including MDA information sharing and cooperation in SAR and HADR.

Q57 Advanced

Under which Japan-India air force exercise, scheduled for 2026, will Japan Air Self-Defense Force fighter aircraft visit India for the first time?

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Correct answer: A — Veer Guardian 26

Under 'Veer Guardian 26', JASDF fighter aircraft will, for the first time, visit India and take part in the exercise.

Q58 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the India-Japan defence engagement of 20 August 2026: 1. The Memorandum of Arrangement on Maritime Security Cooperation was signed directly between the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and the Indian Navy. 2. 'Dharma Guardian' is the Japan-India Army exercise. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only statement 2 is correct. The Memorandum was signed between the Ministry of Defense of Japan and the Ministry of Defence of India; it provides for JMSDF-Indian Navy cooperation. Dharma Guardian is the Army exercise and JAIMEX the maritime exercise.

Railway factories to build 238 AC EMU rakes for Mumbai suburban network
Q59 Advanced

Which production unit will build the largest share of the 238 AC EMU rakes for the Mumbai Suburban Railway?

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Correct answer: C — Integral Coach Factory, Chennai

ICF Chennai will build 120 rakes, RCF Kapurthala 71 and MCF Raebareli 47.

Q60 Advanced

What is the supply timeline for the 238 AC EMU rakes for Mumbai's suburban railway?

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Correct answer: D — Supply from 2027; completion by 2030

Supply is planned to begin in 2027, with the entire sanctioned quantity due by 2030.

Cabinet approves J&K High Court bench in Ladakh
Q61 Advanced

Where are the principal seats of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, which the Cabinet on 20 August 2026 allowed to sit as a bench in Ladakh?

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Correct answer: A — Srinagar and Jammu

The common High Court has its principal seats at Srinagar and Jammu; the Cabinet decision enables a bench to sit in Ladakh.

Q62 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Cabinet decision of 20 August 2026 on Ladakh: 1. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the decision in a post on X. 2. The Ladakh bench will replace Jammu as a seat of the High Court. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. The decision adds a bench sitting in Ladakh; the High Court's seats at Srinagar and Jammu remain.

India-Mauritius oil and gas MoU; IOCL to meet all Mauritius fuel imports
Q63

With which Mauritian entity did Indian Oil Corporation sign a long-term petroleum products supply agreement on 20 August 2026?

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Correct answer: B — State Trading Corporation

IOCL and the State Trading Corporation (STC) of Mauritius exchanged a long-term sales and purchase agreement.

Q64 Advanced

What is the duration of the IOCL-STC petroleum supply agreement with Mauritius?

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Correct answer: D — Five years

The IOCL-STC agreement is a five-year assured supply commitment.

Q65 Advanced

Consider the following statements about India-Mauritius energy agreements of August 2026: 1. IOCL will supply the entire import requirement of Mauritius for motor spirit, high-speed diesel and aviation turbine fuel. 2. The facility at Mer Rouge, Port Louis, whose groundbreaking Hardeep Singh Puri attended, is a 27.5 MMTPA oil refinery. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. The Mer Rouge project is Indian Oil (Mauritius) Ltd's 27.5 TMT (thousand metric tonnes) bunker marine fuel storage facility, not a refinery.

11.19 lakh PMAY-G houses approved for Bihar with ₹13,427 crore
Q66

How many pucca houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana were approved for Bihar on 20 August 2026, and with what allocation?

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Correct answer: D — About 11.19 lakh houses; ₹13,427 crore

Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced approval of 11,18,937 pucca houses with an allocation of ₹13,427 crore; 24.30 lakh is the two-year total.

Q67 Advanced

Consider the following statements made at the Patna PMAY programme on 20 August 2026: 1. 24.30 lakh houses have been approved for Bihar in two years. 2. 53.83 lakh Farmer IDs have been created in Bihar. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. Chouhan also said ₹29,164 crore had been spent on houses in two years and that PM Fasal Bima Yojana would be implemented in Bihar.

Core sector grows 5.4% in July 2026
Q68

By how much did the Index of Core Industries grow year-on-year in July 2026 (provisional)?

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Correct answer: A — 5.4%

The ICI grew 5.4% in July 2026; June 2026 (final) was 6.0% and April-July cumulative growth was 4.3%.

Q69 Advanced

Which core industry recorded the highest year-on-year growth in July 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Iron ore

Iron ore grew 29.5%, ahead of cement (13.1%), electricity (9%) and coal (7.6%).

Amit Shah chairs 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Mahabalipuram
Q70

Where was the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council held on 20 August 2026?

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Correct answer: C — Mahabalipuram

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu.

Q71 Advanced

According to Amit Shah at the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting, what is the record of zonal council meetings since 2014?

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Correct answer: D — 70 meetings; about 80% of 1,869 issues resolved

Shah said that in 70 meetings held since 2014, approximately 80% of 1,869 issues had been resolved.

Q72 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting: 1. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana agreed to resolve issues of division of assets and liabilities in consultation with the Ministry of Home Affairs. 2. Telangana was represented by its Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The meeting was attended by four Chief Ministers, the Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and the heads of three Union Territories.

Delhi Master Plan 2047 unveiled with 40 lakh affordable homes target
Q73

About how many new affordable housing units does the Delhi Master Plan 2047 envisage?

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Correct answer: B — 40 lakh

The Delhi Master Plan 2047 envisages the development of around 40 lakh new affordable housing units.

Q74 Advanced

Who unveiled the Delhi Master Plan 2047 (MPD-2047) on 20 August 2026?

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Correct answer: A — Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal

Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal unveiled MPD-2047 in the presence of LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu and CM Rekha Gupta.

Q75 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the Delhi Master Plan 2047: 1. It adopts area-based redevelopment for greenfield areas and ROW-based planning for brownfield areas. 2. It incorporates a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) policy. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: B — 2 only

Only statement 2 is correct. It is the other way round: area-based redevelopment is for existing brownfield areas and ROW-based planning, with land pooling, is for greenfield areas.

CMLRE releases national report on deep-sea fishery resources of India's EEZ
Q76 Advanced

Aboard which research vessel was most of the survey work behind CMLRE's 2026 national report on deep-sea fishery resources carried out?

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Correct answer: D — FORV Sagar Sampada

The Fishery and Oceanographic Research Vessel (FORV) Sagar Sampada served as the floating laboratory for the surveys.

Q77 Advanced

Consider the following statements about CMLRE's National Report on Deep-Sea and Distant-Water Fishery Resources of the Indian EEZ: 1. It describes the mesopelagic 'twilight zone' as extending from 200 to 1,000 metres deep. 2. It covers India's Exclusive Economic Zone of about 2.37 million sq km. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both are correct. The report also names biodiversity hotspots such as Kollam Bank and Angria Bank.

Cabinet clears ₹3,590.73-crore four-laning of NH-22 up to Nepal border in Bihar
Q78

What are the cost and length of the Muzaffarpur-Sitamarhi-Sonbarsa NH-22 four-laning approved by the Cabinet on 19 August 2026?

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Correct answer: C — ₹3,590.73 crore; 82.578 km

The project covers 82.578 km at a total capital cost of ₹3,590.73 crore.

Q79 Advanced

On which mode will the Muzaffarpur-Sitamarhi-Sonbarsa section of NH-22 be developed?

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Correct answer: A — Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM)

The CCEA approved the project on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM).

Q80 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the NH-22 Muzaffarpur-Sitamarhi-Sonbarsa project: 1. It links the India-Nepal border at Sonbarsa with Muzaffarpur on NH-27 (East-West Corridor). 2. It is designed for a speed of 120 kmph. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. The road is designed for 100 kmph, with an average speed of 80 kmph.

Transshipment cargo reform scaled up at Delhi's IGI Airport
Q81 Advanced

On which route was the proof of concept for domestic-to-international transshipment cargo run from 20 June 2026?

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Correct answer: B — Chennai-Delhi-Frankfurt

The proof of concept ran on the Chennai-Delhi-Frankfurt sector using DIAL's Transshipment Excellence Centre, with Air India operating end-to-end.

Q82 Advanced

By how much did the transshipment proof of concept reduce average end-to-end transit time?

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Correct answer: D — From 60 hours to 20 hours

Ram Mohan Naidu said the proof of concept cut average end-to-end transit time from 60 hours to 20 hours.

Q83 Advanced

Consider the following statements about the transshipment cargo reform at IGI Airport: 1. London and Copenhagen were added as new international destinations on 19 August 2026. 2. The framework allowing secured transshipment cargo to move without re-screening was notified by the DGCA. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: A — 1 only

Only statement 1 is correct. The framework was notified by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) through Addendum-II to AVSEC Circular No. 6/2024 on 21 July 2025.