Current Affairs Quiz - 19 August 2026
August 2026 events including Nepal visit ending 19 August 2026
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Current Affairs Quiz - 19 August 2026
Key national and other developments from mid-August 2026.
Q1National
Where was India's 80th Independence Day celebrated?
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Correct Answer: (A) Red Fort
Explanation: India celebrated 80th Independence Day at Red Fort on 15 August 2026 marking 150 years of Vande Mataram.
Q2National
How many bills were passed in the Monsoon Session of Parliament?
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Correct Answer: (B) Eleven
Explanation: Monsoon Session of Parliament ended with passage of 11 bills including MMDR Amendment Bill 2026.
Q3National
When did Suryapath Tiranga complete its historic global relay?
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Correct Answer: (D) 17 August 2026
Explanation: Suryapath Tiranga completed historic global relay on 17 August 2026.
Q4National
What initiative did NIELIT launch on 17 August 2026?
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Correct Answer: (C) Cyber Kushti
Explanation: NIELIT launched Cyber Kushti initiative on 17 August 2026.
Q5National
What is the rural tap coverage under Jal Jeevan Mission after 7 years?
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Correct Answer: (A) Over 82%
Explanation: Jal Jeevan Mission completed 7 years with rural tap coverage rising to over 82%.
Q6Economy
What does the MMDR Amendment Bill 2026 seek to establish?
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Correct Answer: (B) Uniform mining-tax framework across states
Explanation: MMDR Amendment Bill 2026 seeks uniform mining-tax framework across states.
Q7Economy
What did NITI Aayog propose for healthcare professionals?
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Correct Answer: (D) Interstate licence portability
Explanation: NITI Aayog proposed interstate licence portability for healthcare professionals.
Q8Appointments
Who received key posts in the BJP national team rejig?
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Correct Answer: (A) Smriti Irani and Ram Madhav
Explanation: Smriti Irani and Ram Madhav got key posts in BJP national team rejig.
Q9Defence
What honorary rank was conferred on the Indian Army Chief in Nepal?
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Correct Answer: (D) General of Nepali Army
Explanation: Indian Army Chief conferred Honorary Rank of General of Nepali Army during Nepal visit.
Q10Defence
When did Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visit Armenia?
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Correct Answer: (B) 16 August 2026
Explanation: Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visited Armenia on 16 August 2026.
Q11Science
What does the UDISE+ 2025-26 report indicate?
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Correct Answer: (D) Improvements in school infrastructure and digital connectivity
Explanation: UDISE+ 2025-26 report shows improvements in school infrastructure and digital connectivity.
Q12Sports
What method did India Post use for the Tiranga relay?
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Correct Answer: (C) Drone-based
Explanation: India Post conducted drone-based Tiranga relay as part of national event.
Q13Awards
What status did Teesta Barrage receive from ICID?
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Correct Answer: (D) World Heritage Irrigation Structure
Explanation: Teesta Barrage received World Heritage Irrigation Structure status from ICID.
Q14International
What was the focus of Exercise MAITREE-XV?
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Correct Answer: (C) Bilateral defence ties
Explanation: Exercise MAITREE-XV conducted with focus on bilateral defence ties.
Q15State
Which state is one step closer to official renaming as Keralam?
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Correct Answer: (D) Kerala
Explanation: Kerala one step closer to official renaming as Keralam.
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