India Current Affairs Quiz — Last 6 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Which city hosted the Second Meeting of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group under India's BRICS Presidency in August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Hyderabad
DoPT hosted the Second Meeting of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group in Hyderabad on 4–5 August 2026.
Which NITI Aayog report released in August 2026 focuses on building an organised, professional system of caregivers?
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Correct answer: A — Reimagining Care: Strategies for Empowering Caregivers in Viksit Bharat@2047
NITI Aayog released 'Reimagining Care: Strategies for Empowering Caregivers in Viksit Bharat@2047' on 5 August 2026.
Scientists from which DST institute developed near-infrared light-driven nanobots for targeted breast cancer therapy, as reported in August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali
The nanobots were developed by scientists at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali.
Noemi Aerospace (Elfly AS), with which Pawan Hans signed an MoU on electric seaplanes in August 2026, is from which country?
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Correct answer: D — Norway
Pawan Hans signed the non-binding MoU with Noemi Aerospace (Elfly AS) of Norway.
On which portal was the 'As Seen on Netflix' section launched in August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Incredible India portal
The 'As Seen on Netflix' section was launched on the Incredible India portal under the Ministry of Tourism–Netflix India collaboration.
At which event was the 'Digital Handloom Atlas – One Platform. Endless Markets' launched in August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit
The Digital Handloom Atlas was launched at the GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit organised by DC (Handlooms) with HEPC.
As of August 2026, how many coal blocks have been successfully auctioned since commercial coal mining began in 2020?
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Correct answer: B — 147
With the six blocks of August 2026, 147 coal blocks have been auctioned since 2020, with a production capacity of 377.974 MTPA.
Consider the following statements about the coal block auctions concluded on 4 August 2026: 1. The highest final offer, 37.50%, was for the Tara (Revised) block in Chhattisgarh. 2. All six blocks auctioned were fully explored blocks. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: four blocks were fully explored and two partially explored.
According to the MHA in August 2026, how many fugitive criminals were brought back to India between 2019 and 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 274
274 fugitives were brought back from 36 countries; 401 is the number of Red Corner Notices in the last three years.
BHARATPOL connects more than 1,400 Indian agencies with which organisation?
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Correct answer: D — INTERPOL
BHARATPOL connects more than 1,400 agencies with INTERPOL, reducing information-sharing time to 3–10 days.
India's first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) is being developed in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Gwalior
India's first and only Telecom Manufacturing Zone is at Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
After the Mumbai investors' meet of 4 August 2026, what were the cumulative investment commitments for the Gwalior Telecom Manufacturing Zone?
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Correct answer: C — ₹5,500 crore
₹2,000 crore of fresh commitments at Mumbai took the cumulative total to ₹5,500 crore; ₹10,000 crore is the target.
In August 2026, PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana crossed which milestone of rooftop solar households?
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Correct answer: C — 50 lakh
The scheme crossed 50.06 lakh beneficiary households with rooftop solar installations.
What is the financial outlay of PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana?
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Correct answer: D — ₹75,021 crore
The scheme has an outlay of ₹75,021 crore; ₹28,024 crore is the subsidy released so far through DBT.
Consider the following statements about PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana as of August 2026: 1. Rooftop solar capacity of about 25 GW has been commissioned under the scheme. 2. About 20 lakh rooftop solar installations were recorded in the ten years before the scheme. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong: 14.8 GW has been commissioned, and only 7.94 lakh installations were recorded in the previous ten years.
ICAR's telomere-to-telomere reference genome announced in August 2026 belongs to which variety of pigeonpea?
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Correct answer: B — Asha
The T2T genome is of pigeonpea variety 'Asha', the same variety whose draft genome was published in 2011.
How many chromosomes of pigeonpea are fully represented in ICAR's T2T genome assembly?
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Correct answer: D — 11
The 752.65 million base-pair assembly gives a complete representation of all 11 chromosomes of pigeonpea.
Consider the following statements: 1. In 2011, ICAR–National Institute for Plant Biotechnology published the world's first draft genome of a pulse crop. 2. ICAR's T2T pigeonpea genome identifies 36,557 genes. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: the 2011 pigeonpea draft was the world's first pulse-crop genome, and the T2T annotation identified 36,557 genes.
International Clouded Leopard Day is observed on which date?
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Correct answer: D — 4 August
International Clouded Leopard Day is observed on 4 August.
How many priority conservation landscapes across Northeast India are identified in India's Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan?
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Correct answer: A — 14
The CAP identifies 14 priority conservation landscapes across Northeast India.
Consider the following statements about India's Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan: 1. It was released at a meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wild Life held at Kaziranga. 2. The clouded leopard has been included in the Species Recovery Programme of the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats (IDWH) scheme. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: the CAP was released at the 91st SC-NBWL meeting in Coimbatore. Statement 2 is correct.
D.Y. Patil, who died in August 2026, served as Governor of which states?
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Correct answer: B — Tripura and Bihar, with additional charge of West Bengal
D.Y. Patil was Governor of Tripura (2009–13) and Bihar (2013–14), holding additional charge of West Bengal.
Consider the following statements about D.Y. Patil: 1. He served as Mayor of Kolhapur from 1957 to 1962. 2. He was a recipient of the Padma Shri. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: he was Mayor of Kolhapur in 1957–62 and a Padma Shri awardee.
Air India flight AI2379, which suffered a sudden altitude loss on 4 August 2026, was operated by which aircraft type?
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Correct answer: A — Airbus A320
AI2379 was operated by an Airbus A320, registration VT-EXO.
Which body is investigating the AI2379 occurrence, classified as a Serious Incident?
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Correct answer: C — Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)
The occurrence was classified as a Serious Incident and taken up for investigation by the AAIB under ICAO protocols.
Consider the following statements about the AI2379 incident of 4 August 2026: 1. France's BEA, along with Airbus, is assisting the investigation as the authority of the State of Design and Manufacture. 2. The aircraft lost about 3,000 feet of altitude during cruise. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the altitude variation was about 300 feet.
Yuva Sangam, whose Phase VII registrations opened in August 2026, is conducted under which initiative?
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Correct answer: B — Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
Yuva Sangam is a youth exchange programme under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) initiative.
C-DAC, which signed an umbrella MoU with the Geological Survey of India in August 2026, functions under which ministry?
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Correct answer: B — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
C-DAC is under MeitY; GSI is under the Ministry of Mines.
CAQM's amended Statutory Direction No. 86 of August 2026 targets dust-control violations at construction and demolition sites of what size in NCR?
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Correct answer: A — Plot area below 500 sq m
The amendment strengthens enforcement at C&D sites with plot area less than 500 sq m across NCR.
Which city hosted the meeting of Heads of National Statistical Offices of BRICS countries that concluded on 4 August 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Lucknow
The two-day BRICS NSO heads' meeting concluded in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on 4 August 2026.
Who chaired the BRICS 2026 Statistics Track and welcomed delegates to the meeting of Heads of BRICS National Statistical Offices in Lucknow on 3 August 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Saurabh Garg
MoSPI (3 Aug 2026): Dr Saurabh Garg, Secretary, MoSPI and Chair of the BRICS 2026 Statistics Track, welcomed the delegates to the two-day event.
Which publications were released in draft form on 3 August 2026 at the meeting of Heads of BRICS National Statistical Offices in Lucknow?
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Correct answer: B — BRICS Joint Statistical Publication 2026 and Snapshot BRICS JSP 2026
MoSPI (3 Aug 2026): a draft BRICS Joint Statistical Publication (JSP) 2026 and Snapshot BRICS JSP 2026 were released on 3 August 2026 during the meeting.
At the BRICS heads of statistics meeting in Lucknow in August 2026, India presented its transition roadmap for implementing which framework?
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Correct answer: C — System of National Accounts, 2025 (2025 SNA)
MoSPI (4 Aug 2026): India presented its transition roadmap for implementing the System of National Accounts, 2025 (2025 SNA), and China shared its early experience with the 2025 SNA framework.
Which body convened the BRICS-TCA Research Symposium and JMC meeting held in New Delhi on 3–4 August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
The meeting was convened by NSDC under the guidance of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
Glaw Lake, designated India's 101st Ramsar site in August 2026, is located in which state?
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Correct answer: C — Arunachal Pradesh
Glaw Lake is in Arunachal Pradesh and is the state's first Ramsar site.
Glaw Lake lies within which protected area?
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Correct answer: A — Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary
Glaw Lake is located within the Kamlang Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary in the Eastern Himalayas.
According to the Environment Ministry, how many Ramsar sites did India have in 2014?
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Correct answer: D — 26
India's Ramsar network grew from 26 sites in 2014 to 101 with Glaw Lake.
How many orchid species have been recorded within Glaw Lake Ramsar site and its catchment?
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Correct answer: B — 49
49 orchid species and over 150 tree species have been recorded within the site and its catchment.
Consider the following statements about Glaw Lake: 1. It is the first Ramsar site in Arunachal Pradesh. 2. It is a brackish-water coastal lagoon. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: Glaw Lake is a freshwater lake in the Eastern Himalayas.
Which institution conducted the third-party assessment of the KCC–Modified Interest Subvention Scheme reported in August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bengaluru
The assessment was conducted through ISEC, Bengaluru.
According to the ISEC assessment, every ₹1 invested under KCC-MISS contributes how much to net value addition in agriculture and allied sectors?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2.30
Every ₹1 invested under KCC-MISS contributes ₹2.30 to net value addition; ₹1.87 lakh crore is the subsidy outlay till 2024-25.
Consider the following statements about KCC-MISS: 1. Its estimated subsidy outlay from inception till 2024-25 was about ₹1.87 lakh crore. 2. Farmers receiving the Prompt Repayment Incentive showed better credit discipline, according to the ISEC study. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements reflect the ISEC findings reported by the Finance Ministry.
The Centre of Excellence for Handloom Technology (CoE-HT), inaugurated in August 2026, is located at which institution?
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Correct answer: A — IIT Delhi
Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated the CoE-HT at IIT Delhi on 3 August 2026.
Which initiative launched at the Centre of Excellence for Handloom Technology converts recycled defence textiles into premium handloom fabrics?
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Correct answer: C — Threads of Valour
Threads of Valour is a sustainability initiative that turns recycled defence textiles into premium handloom fabrics.
At the India–Uzbekistan Business Forum in August 2026, bilateral trade between the two countries was stated to have crossed approximately how much?
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Correct answer: B — US$1.5 billion
Piyush Goyal said bilateral trade had crossed about US$1.5 billion and called for doubling it in three years.
Consider the following statements about India–Uzbekistan economic ties as discussed on 3 August 2026: 1. Piyush Goyal called for doubling bilateral trade over the next three years. 2. India and Uzbekistan have recently concluded a Bilateral Investment Treaty. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct: Goyal set a three-year goal to double trade and referred to the recently concluded Bilateral Investment Treaty.
How much freight did Indian Railways load in July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 141.3 million tonnes
Indian Railways loaded 141.3 MT in July 2026 against 129.7 MT in July 2025, a 9% rise.
Which commodity recorded the highest year-on-year growth in railway loading in July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Iron ore
Iron ore loading grew 22.2%, ahead of fertilisers (12%) and coal and food grains (11.5% each).
Satish Gujral, on whose centenary a postage stamp was released in August 2026, was a recipient of which Padma award?
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Correct answer: D — Padma Vibhushan
Satish Gujral was a Padma Vibhushan recipient.
Where was the commemorative postage stamp on Satish Gujral's centenary released on 3 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Bikaner House, New Delhi
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia released the stamp at Bikaner House, New Delhi.
Which Union Minister released the commemorative postage stamp on Satish Gujral's centenary?
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Correct answer: C — Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
The stamp was released by Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia; the Department of Posts is under his ministry.
As reported in August 2026, what share of India's inhabited villages is served by a banking outlet within 5 km?
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Correct answer: A — 99.92%
99.92% of inhabited villages (6,00,868 of 6,01,328) are served by a banking outlet within 5 km.
The coverage of villages by banking outlets is tracked using data uploaded by banks on which app?
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Correct answer: B — Jan Dhan Darshak
The figures are based on data uploaded by banks on the Jan Dhan Darshak (JDD) app.
Consider the following statements: 1. RBI permits banks to open branches anywhere without prior approval, provided 25% of them are in unbanked rural areas. 2. More than 75 crore PMJDY accounts had been opened as of August 2026. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: 58.77 crore PMJDY accounts had been opened.
Who delivered the keynote address at the fourth Tri-Services Future Warfare Course on 3 August 2026 as Chief of Defence Staff?
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Correct answer: D — General N.S. Raja Subramani
CDS General N.S. Raja Subramani delivered the keynote address at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
Which edition of the Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) Civilian Services Day was celebrated on 3 August 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 85th
Rajnath Singh addressed the 85th AFHQ Civilian Services Day celebrations in New Delhi.
The revamped 'TRAI MyCall' app launched in August 2026 is meant for consumers to assess what?
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Correct answer: D — Voice-call quality
TRAI MyCall lets consumers rate and report their voice-calling experience, including call drops and audio issues.
CSIR–CRRI's field surveys for the 'Standard Framework for Paving and Greening of Urban Roads in Delhi NCR', begun in August 2026, are supported by which body?
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Correct answer: D — Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)
The project is supported by CAQM; CSIR–CRRI flagged off an indigenous Network Survey Vehicle for it.