7 August 2026

Quiz — 7 August 2026

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Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the government's current stance on the 'creamy layer' for SC/ST reservations?

   1. A It has already implemented a creamy layer for STs but not for SCs.
   2. B It supports the immediate implementation of an income-based creamy layer.
   3. C It argues that the creamy layer principle is not applicable to SCs and STs based on judicial precedents.
   4. D It believes the creamy layer is a constitutional requirement for all reserved categories.

2. What is the primary constitutional requirement for passing a Bill to amend the Constitution of India?

   1. A Simple majority of the total membership of each House
   2. B Simple majority of the total membership of the Lok Sabha only
   3. C Absolute majority of the total membership and two-thirds majority of members present and voting
   4. D Two-thirds majority of the total membership of each House

3. What is the primary objective of the GOBARdhan scheme approved by the Union Cabinet?

   1. A To provide direct cash transfers to farmers for cattle maintenance
   2. B To replace all coal-based power plants with municipal waste-to-energy plants
   3. C To promote the export of agricultural residue to international markets
   4. D To increase local compressed biogas production through a structured framework

4. Which of the following can be used as feedstock for producing compressed biogas under the GOBARdhan scheme?

   1. A Only cattle dung
   2. B Industrial plastic waste and chemical effluents
   3. C Only municipal organic waste
   4. D Agricultural residue, cattle dung, and sugar industry waste

5. Which of the following best describes the objective of Ukraine's 'Operation MoLoChKa' as reported in the context of the ongoing conflict?

   1. A A joint naval exercise conducted with international partners to secure trade routes.
   2. B A large-scale maritime drone campaign aimed at disrupting Russian oil, fuel, and cargo logistics.
   3. C A diplomatic initiative to secure peace treaties with neighboring states.
   4. D A humanitarian mission to evacuate civilians from the Sea of Azov.

6. What percentage of India's total crude oil imports were sourced from Russia in June, according to the provided report?

   1. A Approximately 66%
   2. B Over 50%
   3. C Approximately 25%
   4. D Approximately 30%

7. The Taxation and other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, primarily seeks to modify the framework governing which of the following?

   1. A Zero-MDR framework on digital payments
   2. B Direct Tax Code for individual taxpayers
   3. C Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure
   4. D Goods and Services Tax (GST) slabs for electronics

8. The Taxation and other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, replaces an ordinance that provided tax exemptions to which group?

   1. A Domestic retail investors in equity markets
   2. B Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) investing in G-Secs
   3. C Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
   4. D Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)

9. Under the RBI's Scale Based Regulation framework, which of the following is NOT one of the layers used to categorise Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)?

   1. A Base Layer
   2. B Bottom Layer
   3. C Middle Layer
   4. D Upper Layer

10. What is the primary regulatory implication for an NBFC identified in the 'Upper Layer' (NBFC-UL) by the RBI regarding its capital market status?

    1. A Prohibition from issuing public debt
    2. B Mandatory listing within three years
    3. C Exemption from all liquidity coverage ratio norms
    4. D Immediate de-registration from the stock exchange

11. Which of the following statements regarding the Ramsar Convention in India is correct?

    1. A The Ramsar Convention provides a statutory buffer zone of 10 km for all designated wetlands.
    2. B India has the highest number of Ramsar sites among all Asian countries.
    3. C Ramsar designation automatically grants protected status under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
    4. D The Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017, explicitly prohibit all mining activities within Ramsar sites.

12. Under the current judicial framework, what is the mandatory buffer zone for mining activities around national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in India?

    1. A No mandatory buffer exists
    2. B 10 km
    3. C 5 km
    4. D 1 km

13. With reference to the 'digital arrest' menace, which of the following measures has been directed by the Supreme Court of India?

    1. A Direct intervention by the Central Bureau of Investigation in every cyber fraud case
    2. B Mandatory installation of AI-based surveillance in all private bank branches
    3. C Circulation of a standard operating procedure for temporary debit holds on mule accounts
    4. D Immediate criminalization of all digital video call interactions

14. According to current National Medical Commission (NMC) regulations, what proportion of seats in private medical institutions must be charged at government rates?

    1. A 25%
    2. B 50%
    3. C 33%
    4. D 75%

15. Which of the following best describes the Gujarat High Court's observation regarding starvation-related crimes?

    1. A They are purely individual criminal acts to be judged by the Indian Penal Code.
    2. B They are exclusively the responsibility of local municipal authorities.
    3. C They fall outside the purview of constitutional rights and judicial review.
    4. D They represent a collective failure of the state and society to protect vulnerable families.

16. Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for examining the audit reports of the Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) to ensure financial accountability of the executive?

    1. A Departmentally Related Standing Committee
    2. B Estimates Committee
    3. C Public Accounts Committee
    4. D Committee on Public Undertakings

17. Which of the following best describes the rationale for the Centre's intervention in economic policy as highlighted in recent discourse on federalism?

    1. A To reduce the financial autonomy of States to ensure fiscal discipline.
    2. B To centralize all tax collection powers within the Union government.
    3. C To replace State-level industrial policies with a single national directive.
    4. D To prevent 'beggar-thy-neighbour' policies among States competing for investments.

18. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers has recommended the establishment of a joint command and monitoring cell to improve fertilizer distribution. Which of the following departments/entities is NOT proposed to be part of this cell?

    1. A Department of Agriculture
    2. B Ministry of External Affairs
    3. C Department of Fertilizers
    4. D Railways

19. Under the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, what powers are granted to the 'designated authority' regarding assets created from foreign funds?

    1. A Powers to audit the religious activities of NGOs
    2. B Powers of a civil court to manage or dispose of assets
    3. C Powers to unilaterally increase foreign funding limits
    4. D Powers of a criminal court to prosecute NGO board members

20. National Handloom Day is observed on August 7 to commemorate which historical event?

    1. A The launch of the Swadeshi Movement in 1905
    2. B The launch of the Non-Cooperation Movement
    3. C The signing of the Handloom Reservation Act
    4. D The establishment of the first Indian Institute of Handloom Technology

21. What is the primary objective of the 'Handloom 4.0' initiative mentioned in the context of the handloom sector?

    1. A To exclusively export handloom products to European markets
    2. B To provide direct cash subsidies to all handloom artisans
    3. C To use digital tools and AI to monitor productivity and quality
    4. D To replace traditional weavers with automated robotic looms

22. Which of the following agencies is primarily responsible for the investigation of corruption cases involving public servants at the state level in Tamil Nadu?

    1. A Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC)
    2. B National Investigation Agency (NIA)
    3. C Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
    4. D Enforcement Directorate (ED)

23. Under the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, what is the primary function of the Town Vending Committee (TVC)?

    1. A To oversee the national-level policy for urban migration
    2. B To manage the criminal prosecution of illegal hawkers
    3. C To provide direct financial subsidies to street vendors
    4. D To conduct surveys and designate vending zones and pitches

24. Under which legislation are the rules governing the 'claims and objections' process for electoral rolls primarily framed?

    1. A Conduct of Election Rules, 1961
    2. B Representation of the People Act, 1951
    3. C Election Commission (Conditions of Service) Act, 1991
    4. D Registration of Electors Rules, 1960

25. What is the primary purpose of Form 7 in the context of the electoral roll revision process?

    1. A To object to the inclusion of a name or request deletion from the electoral roll
    2. B To request a correction in personal details on the voter ID
    3. C To apply for a duplicate voter identification card
    4. D To register as a new voter in a constituency

26. Which of the following best describes the recent trend in the Indian gold market as of 2026?

    1. A A total stagnation in both investment demand and jewellery consumption.
    2. B A shift from gold ETFs to physical jewellery as the primary investment vehicle.
    3. C A sharp increase in jewellery demand alongside a decline in gold-backed loans.
    4. D A decline in jewellery demand accompanied by a significant rise in gold-backed lending.

27. What regulatory measure has the Reserve Bank of India implemented regarding gold-backed loans?

    1. A A complete ban on banks offering loans against gold jewellery.
    2. B Requiring full repayment of principal and interest before an asset can be repledged.
    3. C Mandating that gold loans must be repaid only in physical gold bars.
    4. D Limiting the maximum loan-to-value ratio for gold loans to 10%.

28. Which of the following best describes the current administrative status of Jammu and Kashmir?

    1. A A Union Territory with a Legislative Assembly and a Lieutenant Governor
    2. B A full state with a Legislative Assembly and Governor
    3. C A centrally administered territory without any legislative representation
    4. D An autonomous region under the direct control of the Union Home Ministry

29. Which body is primarily responsible for prescribing the Rules of Legal Education and overseeing the standards of law colleges in India?

    1. A All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
    2. B Bar Council of India (BCI)
    3. C Ministry of Education
    4. D University Grants Commission (UGC)

30. Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for examining the excess expenditure incurred by the government as reported in the Appropriation Bill?

    1. A Estimates Committee
    2. B Public Accounts Committee
    3. C Finance Commission
    4. D Committee on Public Undertakings

31. Which of the following best describes the role of the Parliamentary Affairs Minister in the context of House proceedings?

    1. A To act as the primary link between the Government and the Opposition to facilitate legislative business
    2. B To preside over the House in the absence of the Speaker
    3. C To draft all bills introduced in the Parliament
    4. D To adjudicate on points of order raised by members

32. Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for conducting the State Service Examinations in Chhattisgarh?

    1. A Union Public Service Commission
    2. B Chhattisgarh State Recruitment Board
    3. C Staff Selection Commission
    4. D Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission

33. Article 275(1) of the Indian Constitution pertains to which of the following?

    1. A Grants-in-Aid to certain States for promoting the welfare of Scheduled Tribes
    2. B Establishment of a National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
    3. C Reservation of seats for Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha
    4. D Special provisions for the administration of Scheduled Areas

34. What does the term 'E20 fuel' signify in the context of Indian energy policy?

    1. A Diesel blended with 20% ethanol
    2. B Petrol with 20% reduced carbon emissions
    3. C Petrol blended with 20% ethanol
    4. D A synthetic fuel with 20% higher efficiency

35. Which of the following bodies is responsible for the registration of medical practitioners in the state of Maharashtra as mentioned in the context?

    1. A Maharashtra Medical Council
    2. B State Health Department
    3. C National Medical Commission
    4. D Medical Council of India

36. The 'ideal victim' concept, as discussed in recent judicial discourse, refers to which of the following?

    1. A A victim who provides irrefutable forensic evidence in all criminal cases.
    2. B A cultural archetype where a victim is only believed if they exhibit absolute vulnerability and total passivity.
    3. C A legal standard requiring the victim to be a witness to the crime in a public space.
    4. D A mandatory requirement for victims to report crimes within 24 hours to be considered credible.

37. The current ship routing system in the Strait of Hormuz, which splits sailing corridors through Iranian and Omani waters, was adopted in which year?

    1. A 1948
    2. B 1994
    3. C 1968
    4. D 1982

38. The Senkaku/Diaoyu Dao islands are a subject of territorial dispute between which two nations?

    1. A Japan and Russia
    2. B Japan and China
    3. C China and Vietnam
    4. D China and South Korea

39. What is the primary objective of the 'intelligent platform for results commercialisation' in the Beijing innovation model?

    1. A To exclusively manage the import of foreign robotics technology
    2. B To regulate the land acquisition process for research universities
    3. C To replace private venture capital with state-only funding
    4. D To bridge the gap between academic research and commercial application

40. Which of the following is a noted risk associated with state-backed capital in innovation ecosystems as highlighted in the Beijing model?

    1. A Inadequate due diligence leading to wasteful spending
    2. B Excessive focus on short-term profit over long-term growth
    3. C Lack of interest from research universities
    4. D Over-reliance on foreign direct investment

41. Which of the following is a primary strategic objective often associated with the control of the Strait of Hormuz in the context of global energy security?

    1. A Enforcement of international maritime environmental laws
    2. B Management of the global fishing industry
    3. C Control over the transit of approximately 20% of the world's seaborne crude oil
    4. D Regulation of submarine telecommunication cables

42. Which of the following bodies is currently investigating the alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand competitive examinations?

    1. A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
    2. B Jharkhand Crime Investigation Department (CID)
    3. C National Investigation Agency (NIA)
    4. D State Vigilance Commission

43. Which of the following are the stated objectives of the proposed partnership between the Karnataka government and Anthropic?

    1. A To accelerate AI adoption in governance, healthcare, and education while ensuring data sovereignty.
    2. B To establish a central regulatory body for AI governance across India.
    3. C To mandate the use of AI in all private sector industries.
    4. D To replace human labor in the state startup ecosystem with automated AI systems.

44. The 'My Police Station' initiative, aimed at improving police-citizen ties and reducing custodial crimes, was launched in which Indian state?

    1. A Andhra Pradesh
    2. B Tamil Nadu
    3. C Kerala
    4. D Karnataka

45. Under the 'My Police Station' initiative, who is primarily entrusted with the responsibility of Station House Officer (SHO) in the majority of law-and-order stations?

    1. A Assistant Commissioner of Police
    2. B Circle Inspector
    3. C Deputy Superintendent of Police
    4. D Sub-Inspector

46. The Guwahati-Tezpur corridor project is being developed under which of the following implementation models?

    1. A Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT)
    2. B Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC)
    3. C Public-Private Partnership (PPP) - Annuity
    4. D Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM)

47. What is the primary strategic feature included in the Guwahati-Tezpur corridor project?

    1. A A high-speed rail integration point
    2. B A dedicated freight corridor for heavy industries
    3. C A 5-km emergency landing facility for the Indian Air Force
    4. D An underground tunnel for all-weather connectivity

48. The digital monitoring system launched by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for its plantation drive primarily utilizes which of the following for data verification?

    1. A Geotagged photographs
    2. B Manual physical audits by government officials only
    3. C Crowdsourced data from local residents
    4. D Satellite imagery exclusively

49. Which of the following stages in the electoral roll revision process is specifically designed to address discrepancies such as incorrect 'shifted' status for voters?

    1. A The claims and objections stage
    2. B The booth-level agent appointment phase
    3. C The digitisation phase
    4. D The enumeration form distribution phase

50. Which of the following best describes the principle of 'Hara hachi bu' practiced in Okinawa?

    1. A A dietary practice of eating until 80% full
    2. B A communal ritual performed to ensure a good harvest
    3. C A traditional method of preserving vegetables using fermentation
    4. D A meditative technique to reduce stress and improve sleep

51. What is the significance of 'umami' in the context of the Okinawan diet?

    1. A It is a specific type of protein found only in deep-sea fish
    2. B It is a sugar substitute derived from local fruits
    3. C It is a chemical additive used to increase the shelf life of food
    4. D It enhances the perception of saltiness, allowing for lower salt consumption

52. Which of the following is considered a rich source of Vitamin A?

    1. A White rice
    2. B Chicken breast
    3. C Apples
    4. D Sweet potato

53. What is the total size of the Milky Mist Dairy IPO as reported?

    1. A ₹1,428 crore
    2. B ₹482 crore
    3. C ₹125 crore
    4. D ₹1,553 crore

54. Which of the following organizations are involved in the coordination of the sugar crushing schedule with the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution?

    1. A Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association and National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories
    2. B Bureau of Indian Standards and Indian Council of Agricultural Research
    3. C Food Corporation of India and Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
    4. D Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices and National Cooperative Development Corporation

55. Which of the following factors contributed to the growth in LIC's standalone net profit for the June quarter as reported?

    1. A Decrease in operational costs
    2. B Higher premium income and surge in value of new business
    3. C Reduction in claim settlement ratios
    4. D Divestment of government stake

56. According to the FADA data for July, which segment of the automobile industry recorded the highest percentage growth?

    1. A Passenger Vehicles
    2. B Commercial Vehicles
    3. C Two-Wheelers
    4. D Wheeled Construction Equipment

57. Which of the following is cited as a primary challenge for host nations of modern multi-sport events?

    1. A Lack of international broadcasting rights
    2. B High financial costs and potential for economic instability
    3. C Excessive number of participating countries
    4. D Lack of athlete interest

58. In the context of Artha Panchakam, what does 'Upaya Svarupa' refer to?

    1. A The means to attain the Supreme Lord
    2. B The nature of the individual soul
    3. C The obstacles preventing liberation
    4. D The nature of the Supreme Being

59. Which of the following is considered a 'Sadhyopaya' for attaining liberation according to the Artha Panchakam?

    1. A Para Svarupa
    2. B Prapatti
    3. C Sri Vaikuntha
    4. D Sriman Narayana

60. Which ministry is primarily responsible for providing data regarding the expenditure incurred on the Prime Minister's foreign visits to Parliament?

    1. A Ministry of External Affairs
    2. B Ministry of Home Affairs
    3. C Ministry of Finance
    4. D Prime Minister's Office

61. Which agency is primarily responsible for investigating complex, multi-state, and international cyber-fraud syndicates in India as evidenced by recent operations in Punjab and Delhi?

    1. A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
    2. B Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO)
    3. C National Investigation Agency (NIA)
    4. D Intelligence Bureau (IB)

62. Which of the following agencies is responsible for issuing weather alerts such as the 'orange alert' mentioned in the context of Gurugram's rainfall?

    1. A India Meteorological Department
    2. B National Disaster Management Authority
    3. C Municipal Corporation of Gurugram
    4. D Central Water Commission

63. Which of the following mechanisms is required to facilitate the operation of state-owned bus services between two different states in India?

    1. A A constitutional amendment under Article 368
    2. B A mandatory permit issued by the National Highways Authority of India
    3. C A Reciprocal Transport Agreement
    4. D An executive order by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs

64. What is the primary objective of establishing STEM Innovation Labs in government schools?

    1. A To privatize the management of government school infrastructure
    2. B To mandate STEM subjects as the only core curriculum for primary education
    3. C To replace traditional classroom teaching with digital-only content
    4. D To promote experiential learning and skill-building for an innovation-driven future

65. In the context of clinical obesity classification, what is the threshold BMI for a patient to be categorized as having 'super-super obesity'?

    1. A Above 70 kg/m²
    2. B Above 60 kg/m²
    3. C Above 40 kg/m²
    4. D Above 50 kg/m²

66. In the context of the security measures described for Independence Day in Delhi, which of the following statements is correct regarding the timeline of the security operations?

    1. A Security operations commenced on July 2nd, two weeks earlier than the usual date of July 15.
    2. B Security operations are limited to the day of Independence Day only.
    3. C Security operations are conducted exclusively by the central paramilitary forces without local police involvement.
    4. D Security operations began on August 1st, consistent with previous years.