Current Affairs Quiz - 22 August 2026

Current Affairs MCQs for 22 August 2026

Aug 22, 2026 - 11:50
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Current Affairs Quiz - 22 August 2026

Test knowledge on recent national and international developments.

Q1National

When does the approved incentive scheme for domestic PNG connections become effective?

(A) September 2026
(B) December 2026
(C) January 2027
(D) April 2026
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Correct Answer: (A) September 2026

Explanation: The Government of India approved an incentive scheme for domestic PNG connections effective September 2026.

Q2National

How many projects worth Rs 7,877 crore were approved by MeitY under ECMS?

(A) 31 projects
(B) 15 projects
(C) 40 projects
(D) 25 projects
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Correct Answer: (A) 31 projects

Explanation: MeitY approved 31 projects worth Rs 7,877 crore under ECMS.

Q3National

What did the Supreme Court uphold regarding execution methods?

(A) Constitutional validity of execution by hanging
(B) Firing squad option
(C) Lethal injection only
(D) Electric chair validity
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Correct Answer: (A) Constitutional validity of execution by hanging

Explanation: Supreme Court upheld constitutional validity of execution by hanging.

Q4National

What is the total value of railways and highways projects approved by the Cabinet in 5 states?

(A) Rs 8,500 crore
(B) Rs 10,000 crore
(C) Rs 13,041 crore
(D) Rs 15,000 crore
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Correct Answer: (C) Rs 13,041 crore

Explanation: Cabinet approved railways and highways projects worth Rs 13,041 crore in 5 states.

Q5International

What agreement did India and Japan sign on maritime matters?

(A) Trade deal on shipping
(B) Memorandum on maritime security cooperation
(C) Joint naval base pact
(D) Fishing rights agreement
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Correct Answer: (B) Memorandum on maritime security cooperation

Explanation: India and Japan signed memorandum on maritime security cooperation.

Q6Economy

To what rate is India's economic growth projected to slow in FY27?

(A) 7.2%
(B) 6.8%
(C) 5.5%
(D) 8.0%
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Correct Answer: (B) 6.8%

Explanation: India's economic growth projected to slow to 6.8% in FY27.

Q7National

How many fugitive criminals has India brought back since 2019?

(A) 150 criminals
(B) 300 criminals
(C) 200 criminals
(D) 274 criminals
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Correct Answer: (D) 274 criminals

Explanation: India brought back 274 fugitive criminals from 36 countries since 2019.

Q8National

How many days of construction ban did the Delhi government order for winter pollution?

(A) 30 days
(B) 15 days
(C) 42 days
(D) 60 days
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Correct Answer: (C) 42 days

Explanation: Delhi government ordered 42-day construction ban to tackle winter pollution.

Q9State

Where did the New Development Bank launch its Indian Regional Office?

(A) Maharashtra
(B) Gujarat
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) Karnataka
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Correct Answer: (B) Gujarat

Explanation: New Development Bank launched Indian Regional Office in Gujarat.

Q10International

How many Indian sailors were on the two hijacked vessels India raised concerns about?

(A) 15 sailors
(B) 30 sailors
(C) 22 sailors
(D) 10 sailors
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Correct Answer: (C) 22 sailors

Explanation: India raised concerns over hijacking of two vessels with 22 Indian sailors.

Q11Science

What amount of incentive plan is India set to approve for building equipment manufacturing?

(A) $500 million
(B) $800 million
(C) $2 billion
(D) $1.2 billion
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Correct Answer: (D) $1.2 billion

Explanation: India set to approve $1.2 billion incentive plan for building equipment manufacturing.

Q12Sports

Who took a 10-wicket haul as India beat Sri Lanka in Test cricket?

(A) Ravindra Jadeja
(B) Axar Patel
(C) Kuldeep Yadav
(D) Manav Suthar
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Correct Answer: (D) Manav Suthar

Explanation: Manav Suthar took 10-wicket haul as India beat Sri Lanka in Test.

Q13Days

Which day did India observe related to broadcasting?

(A) National Media Day
(B) Journalism Day
(C) Radio Awareness Day
(D) National Broadcasting Day
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Correct Answer: (D) National Broadcasting Day

Explanation: India observed National Broadcasting Day.

Q14Economy

Which companies raised smartphone prices in India recently?

(A) Vivo and Nokia
(B) Motorola and Lenovo
(C) Oppo Realme OnePlus Samsung
(D) Apple and Xiaomi
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Correct Answer: (C) Oppo Realme OnePlus Samsung

Explanation: Oppo Realme OnePlus Samsung raised smartphone prices in India.

Q15International

At which forum did India highlight its strong economic growth?

(A) IMF meeting
(B) WTO Trade Policy Review
(C) G20 summit
(D) World Bank forum
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Correct Answer: (B) WTO Trade Policy Review

Explanation: India highlighted strong economic growth at WTO Trade Policy Review.

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