Current Affairs Quiz - 17 August 2026
MCQs on India national affairs, bills and schemes from 13-17 August 2026
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Current Affairs Quiz - 17 August 2026
Test your knowledge of recent Indian national developments with these 8 MCQs.
Q1National
Which bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 13 August 2026 to change the name of a state?
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Correct Answer: (A) Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026
Explanation: Rajya Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 to rename the state as Keralam.
Q2National
The National Co-operative Development Corporation (NCDC) (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was recently passed by which house of Parliament?
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Correct Answer: (C) Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Explanation: Parliament has passed the NCDC (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
Q3National
Which bill related to minerals was passed by Parliament on 14 August 2026?
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Correct Answer: (A) Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026
Explanation: Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026.
Q4National
The Department of Food and Public Distribution proposed which draft bill on 13 August 2026?
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Correct Answer: (A) Draft National Food Security (Amendment) Bill, 2026
Explanation: Draft National Food Security (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was proposed.
Q5National
Which ministry received bids for the scheme to promote manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnet (REPM)?
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Correct Answer: (A) Ministry of Heavy Industries
Explanation: Ministry of Heavy Industries received bids under the REPM scheme.
Q6National
The SASCI scheme is related to which sector and ministry?
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Correct Answer: (A) Tourism development by Ministry of Tourism
Explanation: SASCI-Development of Iconic Tourist Centers scheme by Ministry of Tourism.
Q7National
The Monsoon Session 2026 of Parliament ended on 14 August as one of the?
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Correct Answer: (A) Least productive in decades
Explanation: Monsoon Session 2026 ended as one of the least productive in decades.
Q8National
On which date did Parliament pass the MMDR Amendment Bill in August 2026?
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Correct Answer: (A) 14 August 2026
Explanation: The Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill was passed on 14 August 2026.
Q9International
India and Nepal signed MoUs for how many development projects worth NPR 803 million?
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Correct Answer: (C) Eight
Explanation: India–Nepal signed MoUs for eight projects.
Q10Banking
SEBI proposed a mandatory colour-coded Credit Risk-o-Meter for which securities?
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Correct Answer: (B) Debt securities
Explanation: SEBI proposed it for debt securities.
Q11Banking
Which entity received an Investment Banking license from IFSCA for GIFT City?
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Correct Answer: (A) Nexent Capital IFSC Private Limited
Explanation: IFSCA granted the license to Nexent Capital.
Q12International
Where did CCI host the BRICS Competition Authorities Meeting in August 2026?
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Correct Answer: (B) Udaipur
Explanation: The meeting was hosted in Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Q13Economy
NITI Aayog report identified how many high-potential sectors for manufacturing growth?
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Correct Answer: (C) Four
Explanation: Four sectors: chemicals, textiles, telecom and solar PV.
Q14Business
L&T is building India’s largest NVIDIA B300 AI factory in which city?
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Correct Answer: (B) Chennai
Explanation: The factory is in Chennai for Together AI.
Q15Business
BHEL partnered with which Norwegian company for PEM electrolyser manufacturing?
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Correct Answer: (A) Hystar AS
Explanation: Partnership with Norway’s Hystar AS.
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