KVS / NVS Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
What is the gold-ring gift scheme for newborns announced by Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay on 15 August 2026 called?
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Correct answer: C — Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam
The Thaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam for newborns in State-run hospitals will be launched on 15 September at a cost of ₹755.83 crore.
To what amount did Tamil Nadu raise the wedding assistance for daughters of ex-servicemen, as announced on 15 August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ₹50,000
The assistance for the weddings of up to two daughters of ex-servicemen will rise from ₹25,000 to ₹50,000; ₹23,000 is the new freedom fighters' pension.
Consider the following statements about Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's Independence Day announcements of 15 August 2026: 1. The gold-ring scheme for newborns will be launched on 15 August 2026 itself. 2. The pension for freedom fighters is to be raised to ₹23,000. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. The gold-ring scheme will be launched on 15 September, the birth anniversary of C.N. Annadurai.
Up to what upper age limit can candidates now take the Odisha Civil Services exam after the six-attempt cap was removed on 15 August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 42 years
Candidates can now appear without an attempt limit until the prescribed upper age limit of 42 years, which the state had earlier raised from 32.
Consider the following statements about Odisha's Independence Day 2026 announcements: 1. Before the announcement, free textbooks in Odisha were given only up to Class V. 2. Before the change, SEBC candidates were allowed nine attempts at the OCS exam. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. Free textbooks were earlier given up to Class VIII and are now extended to Classes IX and X; earlier, general candidates had six OCS attempts and SEBC candidates nine.
How many Indian missions and posts did the Suryapath Tiranga global relay connect on 15 August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 54
The relay connected 54 missions and posts across continents, following the path of the rising sun.
From which place did the Suryapath Tiranga relay begin on 15 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Suva, Fiji
The relay began in Suva, Fiji, at 1:30 am IST and ended in San Francisco at 8:30 pm IST.
Har Ghar Tiranga 2026, observed from 9 to 17 August, was which edition of the campaign and centred on which anniversary?
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Correct answer: D — Fifth year; 150 years of Vande Mataram
The Ministry of Culture described 2026 as the fifth year of Har Ghar Tiranga, with 150 years of the National Song, Vande Mataram, at its heart.
Which guns were used for the 21-gun salute at the Red Fort on 15 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Indigenous 105 mm Light Field Guns
The 21-gun salute was fired by 1721 Field Battery (Ceremonial) using indigenous 105 mm Light Field Guns.
Which IAF helicopters showered flower petals during the 80th Independence Day ceremony at the Red Fort?
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Correct answer: C — Mi-17
Two IAF Mi-17 helicopters showered petals, one trooping the National Flag and the other a 'Vande Mataram' flag.
Consider the following statements about the 80th Independence Day ceremony at the Red Fort: 1. The Indian Army was the coordinating service for the ceremony. 2. India's National Olympiad Programme, whose medallists were special guests, is run by a centre under IIT Bombay. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The National Olympiad Programme is spearheaded by the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, a national centre of TIFR, which is an aided institution under the Department of Atomic Energy.
From which class did Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar announce AI education in schools on 15 August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Class 6
Under the AI Akshara Abhiyana and Coding Gurukula programme, AI education will be introduced in schools from Class 6.
How many key government vacancies did the Karnataka CM say were being filled, with notifications expected within six months?
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Correct answer: D — About 72,000
Shivakumar said recruitment for about 72,000 key vacancies had begun; one lakh is the job target under Udyoga Nidhi.
What economic target for Karnataka by 2047 did CM D.K. Shivakumar set in his Independence Day address of 15 August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — $3 trillion
Shivakumar set a target of taking the State's economy to $3 trillion by 2047 under the slogan of a young Karnataka and new India.
By which year does Telangana aim to become a $1 trillion economy, as announced by CM Revanth Reddy on 15 August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 2034
Revanth Reddy set targets of a $1 trillion economy by 2034 and a $3 trillion economy by 2047.
Consider the following statements about Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's Independence Day 2026 address: 1. Telangana currently pays social security pensions to about 20 lakh people. 2. Citing RBI figures, he said Telangana's per capita income in 2025-26 was ₹4,18,931. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. The state already pays pensions to 43 lakh people, and 2.25 lakh more were added; the per capita income of ₹4,18,931 is about 91% above the national average.
VIHAAN, the broadband chip by Aheesa Digital Innovations that achieved first-pass silicon in August 2026, is built using which indigenous microprocessor?
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Correct answer: B — VEGA
MeitY said VIHAAN is a fibre broadband networking SoC built using the indigenous VEGA microprocessor.
Under which government scheme is chip design startup Aheesa Digital Innovations supported?
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Correct answer: C — Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme
Aheesa is a DLI Scheme-backed startup; MeitY said DLI-backed companies have raised over $100 million in VC funding and achieved 35 design tape-outs.
Which new policy did Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announce at the state's Independence Day function on 15 August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Integrated Youth Policy
Adityanath announced a new integrated Youth Policy to strengthen the skill, innovation and employment of the state's youth.
Where was Uttar Pradesh's state-level Independence Day celebration held on 15 August 2026, at which the new Youth Policy was announced?
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Correct answer: B — Vidhan Bhavan, Lucknow
The state-level celebration, where the Chief Minister announced the Youth Policy, was held at Vidhan Bhavan in Lucknow.
The Qatar–India postal remittance service launched on 15 August 2026 credits money directly to which kind of accounts in India?
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Correct answer: A — UPI-enabled bank accounts
Customers in Qatar can send funds through Qatar Post outlets directly to UPI-enabled bank accounts in India.
Which platform of the Universal Postal Union is part of the Qatar–India UPI-powered postal remittance service?
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Correct answer: D — UPU Interconnection Platform (UPU-IP)
The service was developed by Qatar Post, India Post, the UPU Interconnection Platform (UPU-IP) and NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL).
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced on 15 August 2026 that the state will observe 2027 as which year?
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Correct answer: C — Year of Youth
Madhya Pradesh will observe 2027 as 'Yuva Varsh' (Year of Youth); 2026 is the Year of Farmers' Welfare and 2025 was the Year of Investment and Employment.
Consider the following statements about Madhya Pradesh's Independence Day 2026 announcements: 1. 2026 is being observed in Madhya Pradesh as the Year of Farmers' Welfare. 2. The state aims to provide public-sector jobs to more than one lakh youth every year. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. CM Mohan Yadav said 2026 is Kisan Kalyan Varsh and set a target of public-sector jobs for over one lakh youth every year, after over 85,000 appointments so far.
In the National Framework released by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs on 15 August 2026, what does 'ITDA' stand for?
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Correct answer: A — Integrated Tribal Development Agency
ITDAs and ITDPs are Integrated Tribal Development Agencies and Projects, the principal field-level institutions for tribal development.
Consider the following statements about the National Framework for Strengthening of ITDAs and ITDPs released on 15 August 2026: 1. It was jointly released by Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram and NITI Aayog Member R. Balasubramaniam. 2. It is based on a consultation covering ITDAs/ITDPs in all 28 States. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The consultation covered 217 ITDAs/ITDPs across 19 States and Union Territories.
In her address on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu said the country is celebrating the 200th birth anniversary of which social reformer?
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Correct answer: B — Mahatma Jyotiba Phule
The President said the country is celebrating the 200th birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, and recalled the contributions of Mahatma Phule and Savitribai Phule to social justice and women's education.
According to President Murmu's address of 14 August 2026, how many people have been lifted out of poverty in India?
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Correct answer: C — More than 25 crore
The President said more than 25 crore people have been lifted out of poverty.
Consider the following statements based on the President's address on the eve of the 80th Independence Day: 1. Women won 8 of India's 13 gold medals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. 2. Of the nearly 59 crore Jan Dhan account holders, fewer than 20 crore are women. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The President said more than 32 crore of the nearly 59 crore Jan Dhan account holders are women.
What share of India's population did President Murmu say is below the age of 35 in her address of 14 August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 65 percent
The President said 65 percent of the country's population is below the age of 35.
How many gallantry awards did the President approve for the Defence Forces and CAPFs on the eve of Independence Day 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 78
The President approved 78 gallantry awards, including 13 posthumous, along with 89 Mention-in-Despatches.
How many Kirti Chakras were approved among the Independence Day 2026 gallantry awards?
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Correct answer: C — 9
Nine Kirti Chakras were approved, seven of them posthumous.
Consider the following statements about the Independence Day 2026 gallantry awards: 1. Most of the Kirti Chakras were awarded posthumously. 2. The awards included more Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry) than Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry). Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct: seven of the nine Kirti Chakras are posthumous, and the awards included 5 Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry) against 3 Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry).
How many Medals for Gallantry were awarded to police and fire service personnel on Independence Day 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 301
A total of 301 Medals for Gallantry were awarded, 272 to police and 29 to fire service personnel, out of 1,057 medals overall.
Consider the following statements about the Independence Day 2026 police and service medals: 1. The largest share of Medals for Gallantry went to personnel from the Jammu & Kashmir region. 2. 664 Medals for Meritorious Service were awarded. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. The largest share of gallantry medals, 197 of 301, went to personnel from Left Wing Extremism affected areas; J&K accounted for 51.
Where did the eighth edition of the IN–USN Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise conclude on 14 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Southern Naval Command, Kochi
The eighth IN–USN EOD Exercise concluded at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi.
The IN–USN exercise that concluded at Kochi on 14 August 2026 focused on which specialisation?
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Correct answer: D — Explosive ordnance disposal
It was an Explosive Ordnance Disposal exercise covering IED threats, render-safe procedures, mine neutralisation and unmanned underwater systems.
When was the Jal Jeevan Mission launched?
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Correct answer: B — 15 August 2019
Jal Jeevan Mission was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 15 August 2019 and completed seven years in August 2026.
What share of rural households had tap water connections as of August 2026, according to the Ministry of Jal Shakti?
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Correct answer: C — About 82%
More than 15.91 crore rural households, or 82.24%, had tap water supply, up from 16.72% at the Mission's launch in 2019.
Consider the following statements about the Jal Jeevan Mission: 1. In JJM, FHTC stands for Functional Household Tap Connection. 2. Under JJM 2.0, the focus shifts to service delivery, source sustainability and community ownership. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. JJM aims to give every rural household a Functional Household Tap Connection, and JJM 2.0 emphasises service delivery, source sustainability, community ownership and long-term functionality.
The government announced on 14 August 2026 that it is removing the advertisement duration cap for TV channels. What was the cap?
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Correct answer: D — 12 minutes per hour
The 12-minute advertisement duration cap for television channels is being removed to enable fair competition and ease of doing business.
Under which rules was the TV advertisement duration cap introduced in 2006?
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Correct answer: A — Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994
The cap was introduced in 2006 under the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994; its removal takes effect when the amendment to these rules is notified.
Consider the following statements about the removal of the TV advertisement cap: 1. When the cap was introduced, India had only 62 TV channels. 2. Digital media platforms in India were subject to the same 12-minute cap. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. India had 62 channels in 2006 against more than 900 now; the Ministry cited a non-level playing field because digital media had no such cap.
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, observed on 14 August, is also known by which name?
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Correct answer: A — Vibhajan Vibheeshika Smriti Divas
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day is also called Vibhajan Vibheeshika Smriti Divas; President Murmu referred to it by this name in her address of 14 August 2026.
Where in New Delhi did the Ministry of Culture hold the main observance of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Central Park, Connaught Place
The main observance, with a Partition Horrors Exhibition, was held at Central Park, Connaught Place; other programmes were held in Amritsar and Kolkata.
Consider the following statements about Partition Horrors Remembrance Day 2026: 1. In Amritsar, the observance was held at Guru Nanak Dev University. 2. In Kolkata, the programme was organised in collaboration with the Government of West Bengal. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Amritsar's programme was at GNDU, and Kolkata's two-day programme on 13–14 August was held at the Newtown Convention Centre with the West Bengal government.
In which two Union Territories was CBDC-based Direct Benefit Transfer under PMGKAY launched on 14 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli
The CBDC-based DBT of food subsidy under PMGKAY was launched in Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
Consider the following statements about the CBDC-based DBT under PMGKAY: 1. The food subsidy is credited to the beneficiary's Digital Rupee wallet instead of a bank account. 2. Only smartphone users can use the facility. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Smartphone users can pay through QR codes, while feature-phone users can use an OTP-based mechanism.
How many medals did India win in total at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow?
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Correct answer: A — 39
India won 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze), of which the Indian Army contingent won 16 and the Navy 2.
Consider the following statements about India's performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games: 1. The Indian Army contingent won half of India's gold medals. 2. Women boxers won 4 of India's 6 boxing gold medals. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. The Army won 8 of India's 13 golds, which is more than half; women boxers won 4 of the 6 boxing golds.
What was India's WPI inflation rate for July 2026 on a year-on-year basis?
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Correct answer: C — 9.78%
WPI inflation was 9.78% in July 2026, slightly lower than 9.87% in June; 6.65% was the food index, 8.52% primary articles and 20.05% fuel and power.
Consider the following statements about WPI data for July 2026: 1. The current WPI series uses 2011-12 as its base year. 2. Fuel and Power inflation fell compared with June 2026. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only statement 2 is correct. The WPI series now uses base year 2022-23, and Fuel and Power inflation fell from 27.41% in June to 20.05% in July.
With which two firms did the Ministry of Defence sign ₹1,577 crore contracts for loiter munition systems on 14 August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Tata Advanced Systems and NIBE
The contracts were signed with Tata Advanced Systems Limited and NIBE Private Limited for the Indian Army's artillery regiments.
Under which procurement route are the loiter munition systems contracted on 14 August 2026 being acquired?
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Correct answer: B — Buy (Indian) through Fast Track Procedure
The loiter munition systems are being procured under the Buy (Indian) category through the Fast Track Procedure.
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.
Against which terror syndicate did security agencies carry out a coordinated operation across 14 states on 12 August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Shahzad Bhatti Network
The operation targeted the Pakistan-based, ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network ahead of Independence Day.
How many people were detained across 14 states in the 12 August 2026 operation against the Shahzad Bhatti Network?
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Correct answer: D — 253
The operation led to 253 detentions across 14 states, with over 80 FIRs and more than 200 arrests recorded.
Which state recorded the highest number of detentions in the 12 August 2026 crackdown on the Shahzad Bhatti Network?
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Correct answer: C — Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh had the most detentions (62), followed by Haryana (52), Delhi (51) and Punjab (44).
Consider the following statements about the operation against the Shahzad Bhatti Network: 1. Grenades recovered bore Pakistan Ordnance Factory markings. 2. The operation used a real-time intelligence-sharing system with State Police forces. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct. Recoveries included grenades with Pakistan Ordnance Factory markings, and the operation relied on real-time intelligence sharing with State Police forces.