11 August 2026

Quiz — 11 August 2026

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Questions

1. According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for the April-June 2026 quarter, what was the unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above?

   1. A 4.8%
   2. B 5.4%
   3. C 4.3%
   4. D 6.7%

2. What is the primary objective of the Green Energy Corridor (GEC) project?

   1. A To replace all coal-based power plants with nuclear energy plants
   2. B To provide direct financial subsidies to solar panel manufacturers
   3. C To regulate the pricing of electricity in the retail consumer market
   4. D To synchronize renewable energy sources with the conventional power grid for efficient transmission

3. Which of the following has been identified as a challenge for the implementation of the Green Energy Corridor?

   1. A Right of Way (RoW) and forest clearance issues
   2. B Lack of interest from international investors
   3. C Lack of availability of solar and wind technology
   4. D Excessive production of renewable energy beyond grid capacity

4. What is the definition of a 'person-day' in the context of rural employment schemes?

   1. A The average daily wage paid to a labourer in a rural district.
   2. B The total number of hours worked by a household in one month.
   3. C The amount of work done by one person in a single working day.
   4. D The total number of days a person is employed in a fiscal year.

5. The National Register of Citizens (NRC) is primarily associated with which of the following states in India?

   1. A Manipur
   2. B West Bengal
   3. C Assam
   4. D Nagaland

6. The National Tribunals Commission, as proposed in the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, is intended to be composed of:

   1. A A chairperson and two members
   2. B A chairperson and six members
   3. C A chairperson and eight members
   4. D A chairperson and four members

7. Who among the following is eligible to head the proposed National Tribunals Commission?

   1. A The Union Law Minister
   2. B A senior bureaucrat with 20 years of experience
   3. C A retired Supreme Court judge or a retired Chief Justice of a High Court
   4. D A sitting Supreme Court judge

8. Which of the following criteria is essential for an individual to be recognized as a forest-dwelling Scheduled Tribe or other traditional forest dweller under the Forest Rights Act, 2006?

   1. A Exclusive reliance on commercial forest produce for livelihood
   2. B Continuous occupation of forest land for at least 75 years
   3. C Occupation of forest land prior to December 13, 2005
   4. D Ownership of land titles issued by the colonial administration

9. The Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve spans across which of the following states?

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

10. Which term does China use to refer to the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh in its official claims?

    1. A Aksai Chin
    2. B Ladakh
    3. C Zangnan
    4. D Doklam

11. What is the primary objective of observing National Handloom Day on August 7?

    1. A To commemorate the independence of the Indian textile industry
    2. B To honor the invention of the power loom
    3. C To mark the establishment of the first textile mill in India
    4. D To celebrate the launch of the Swadeshi Movement in 1905

12. Which of the following statements regarding the Indian handloom sector is correct?

    1. A The sector has seen a steady increase in the number of young weavers entering the profession
    2. B It is a capital-intensive industry requiring high initial investment
    3. C Men constitute the majority of the handloom workforce
    4. D The sector contributes approximately 15% of India's total cloth production

13. What was the share of Russia in India's total crude oil imports by volume in June 2026?

    1. A 18.2%
    2. B 40%
    3. C 48%
    4. D 25%

14. According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, how has India attempted to mitigate potential sanctions exposure regarding oil imports?

    1. A By utilizing ship-to-ship transfer operations in international waters
    2. B By reducing total oil consumption by 50%
    3. C By increasing imports from the United States
    4. D By exclusively using domestic oil reserves

15. Which legislation is proposed to be amended by the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to allow for charges on electronic payment modes?

    1. A Information Technology Act, 2000
    2. B Banking Regulation Act, 1949
    3. C Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007
    4. D Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

16. Which of the following best describes the role of consensus in the Indian parliamentary system?

    1. A It is essential for ensuring the legitimacy and long-term stability of democratic decisions.
    2. B It is secondary to the simple majority rule in all legislative matters.
    3. C It is only required for constitutional amendment bills.
    4. D It is a mandatory constitutional requirement for passing any bill.

17. What is the primary objective of the Nurses Registration and Tracking System (NRTS) in India?

    1. A To mandate overseas employment for all registered nurses
    2. B To create a unified national registry and streamline registration services for all nurses
    3. C To replace state-level nursing councils with a single central authority
    4. D To provide direct financial assistance to nursing students

18. Which of the following authorities has the power to constitute special courts for the trial of cases investigated by the CBI and NIA in the context of the Manipur violence, as requested by the Supreme Court?

    1. A The Union Ministry of Law and Justice
    2. B The Chief Justice of the concerned High Court
    3. C The Director of the CBI
    4. D The State Government of Manipur

19. Which of the following writs can be filed in the High Court or Supreme Court to secure the release of a person who has been detained unlawfully by a private individual or the state?

    1. A Habeas Corpus
    2. B Certiorari
    3. C Quo-Warranto
    4. D Mandamus

20. According to the recent Karnataka High Court observation, why does prosecution under the PMLA not violate the principle of double jeopardy under Section 300 of the CrPC?

    1. A Because PMLA prosecution is for a distinct statutory offence separate from the predicate offence.
    2. B Because PMLA is a civil law and not a criminal law.
    3. C Because the PMLA only applies to cases where the predicate offence has not been proven.
    4. D Because the Constitution of India does not recognize the principle of double jeopardy.

21. The inter-State point mentioned in the context of the Cauvery water dispute, where water flows are monitored, is:

    1. A Biligundulu
    2. B Kabini
    3. C Krishnaraja Sagar
    4. D Mettur

22. According to the National Family Health Survey (2019-21) data for Maharashtra, what is the reported preference for sons compared to daughters among the surveyed population?

    1. A Higher preference for daughters than sons
    2. B Higher preference for sons than daughters
    3. C Equal preference for sons and daughters
    4. D No significant gender preference reported

23. Under which schedule of the Indian Constitution are the Autonomous District Councils (ADCs) established?

    1. A Sixth Schedule
    2. B Fifth Schedule
    3. C Fourth Schedule
    4. D Seventh Schedule

24. Which of the following best describes 'Capital Expenditure' in the context of state government finances?

    1. A Expenditure that leads to the creation of assets or reduction of liabilities.
    2. B Expenditure on salaries, pensions, and interest payments.
    3. C Expenditure exclusively allocated for social welfare subsidies.
    4. D Expenditure incurred for the day-to-day running of government departments.

25. The Supreme Court-appointed committee for the Aravali hill range has been tasked with which of the following primary objectives?

    1. A To conduct an independent review of the Centre’s report on the definition and delineation of the Aravali range
    2. B To oversee the mining operations in the Delhi-NCR region
    3. C To draft new legislation for the protection of forest land in Rajasthan
    4. D To settle land ownership disputes between private entities and the state government

26. The 1601-series number, as mandated by TRAI, is designated for which of the following purposes?

    1. A Transactional and service calls for non-BFSI and non-government entities
    2. B Emergency services for the general public
    3. C Promotional voice calls for all sectors
    4. D International roaming and data services

27. Which of the following is a primary objective of transitioning welfare pension delivery from doorstep methods to Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)?

    1. A Reducing fiscal leakages and preventing payments to ineligible beneficiaries
    2. B Increasing the number of intermediaries in the payment chain
    3. C Enhancing the role of local self-government institutions in cash handling
    4. D Eliminating the need for Aadhaar-linked authentication

28. Which body is responsible for finalizing the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for digital transactions in India?

    1. A National Payments Corporation of India
    2. B Ministry of Finance
    3. C Securities and Exchange Board of India
    4. D Reserve Bank of India

29. Who is the chairperson of the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes (HLCDC) constituted by the Union Home Ministry?

    1. A Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar
    2. B Mritunjay Kumar Narayan
    3. C Durga Shanker Mishra
    4. D Balaji Srivastava

30. What is the primary objective of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls conducted by the Election Commission?

    1. A To ensure the accuracy and integrity of the electoral rolls
    2. B To reallocate parliamentary constituencies based on population
    3. C To increase the number of political parties in the state
    4. D To conduct direct elections for local municipal bodies

31. Which of the following best describes the constitutional requirement for the passage of a Bill in a State Legislative Assembly?

    1. A The Constitution does not prescribe a specific minimum time for the scrutiny of Bills, leaving the procedure to the rules of business of the respective Houses.
    2. B Bills must be passed by a two-thirds majority of the total membership of the House.
    3. C All state Bills must receive the prior assent of the President of India before being introduced in the Assembly.
    4. D The Constitution mandates a minimum of 30 days for public consultation before any Bill is introduced.

32. The Lakshmi Yojana provides monthly financial assistance to women in which of the following age groups?

    1. A 18 to 45 years
    2. B 21 to 60 years
    3. C 25 to 65 years
    4. D 18 to 60 years

33. The 'Child Beggar-Free Delhi' campaign survey was conducted by which of the following agencies?

    1. A Department of Women and Child Development
    2. B Special Police Unit for Women and Children (SPUWAC)
    3. C National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
    4. D Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights

34. What is the current limit for aggregate airline ownership in the airport operator for the Delhi and Mumbai airports as per their concession agreements?

    1. A 10%
    2. B 26%
    3. C 51%
    4. D 49%

35. In the context of Indian energy policy, what does the term 'under-recovery' signify for Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs)?

    1. A The total tax revenue collected by the government on petroleum sales.
    2. B The difference between the cost of production and the retail selling price of petroleum products.
    3. C The profit margin earned by OMCs on the sale of non-subsidized fuel.
    4. D The total investment made by the government in renewable energy infrastructure.

36. Which of the following best describes the current trend in the Indian IPO market as of mid-2026?

    1. A Increased focus on valuation discipline due to geopolitical volatility
    2. B A complete halt in new IPO approvals by SEBI
    3. C Preference for large-cap IPOs exceeding ₹1,00,000 crore
    4. D Aggressive pricing by issuers to maximize capital gains

37. Which of the following best describes the primary concern associated with the use of AI in generating satellite imagery as discussed in the context of recent technological developments?

    1. A The potential for creating and spreading misinformation regarding sensitive geopolitical or humanitarian events
    2. B The permanent removal of all historical data from global mapping platforms
    3. C The legal requirement for all satellite images to be verified by international space agencies
    4. D The inability of AI to process high-resolution geographic data

38. What is the scientific name of the Asiatic Lion subspecies found in India?

    1. A Panthera leo persica
    2. B Panthera tigris tigris
    3. C Panthera pardus fusca
    4. D Panthera leo leo

39. In his final address to the Constituent Assembly on November 25, 1949, which of the following did B.R. Ambedkar identify as a 'sure road to degradation and to eventual dictatorship' in the context of Indian politics?

    1. A The absence of a strong federal structure
    2. B The lack of a unified national language
    3. C The influence of colonial administrative legacies
    4. D Bhakti or hero-worship

40. According to the 2011 Census of India, approximately how many Indians reported English as a first, second, or third language?

    1. A Approximately 129 million
    2. B Approximately 50 million
    3. C Approximately 83 million
    4. D Approximately 250 million

41. Which of the following best describes the constitutional status of English in India as established by the Constituent Assembly?

    1. A It was granted the status of a classical language.
    2. B It was excluded from all official administrative functions.
    3. C It was retained for official purposes alongside Hindi as the Official Language of the Union.
    4. D It was declared the sole national language.

42. Which of the following best describes the primary mechanism through which states are influenced to comply with international law, according to scholars Abram Chayes and Antonia Handler Chayes?

    1. A Dynamics created within the treaty regimes to which they belong
    2. B The fear of military intervention by global powers
    3. C The threat of immediate economic sanctions
    4. D The mandatory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice

43. Following the recent expansion by the Union Home Ministry, what is the total number of international ports authorized for the entry of e-visa holders in India?

    1. A 88
    2. B 99
    3. C 101
    4. D 77

44. Who was the author of the Peria Puranam?

    1. A Sundarar
    2. B Somasimaara Nayanar
    3. C Sekkizhaar
    4. D Kulothunga Chola II

45. The Peria Puranam chronicles the lives of how many Nayanmars?

    1. A 63
    2. B 12
    3. C 64
    4. D 108

46. Which of the following bodies is responsible for the deployment of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) in India?

    1. A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
    2. B Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
    3. C Delhi Police
    4. D Border Security Force (BSF)

47. As of July 2024, which state holds the highest number of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in India?

    1. A Karnataka
    2. B Tamil Nadu
    3. C Uttar Pradesh
    4. D Maharashtra

48. Which of the following is the standard procedure mandated for investigating a death occurring in police custody in India?

    1. A A review by the State Human Rights Commission only
    2. B An investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation
    3. C A departmental inquiry by the Superintendent of Police
    4. D A mandatory judicial inquiry by a magistrate

49. The 'Suspension of Operations' (SoO) agreement, often discussed in the context of North-East insurgency, is primarily a policy framework managed by:

    1. A The State Government of Manipur
    2. B The District Autonomous Councils
    3. C The United Naga Council
    4. D The Central Government of India

50. Which of the following legislations prohibits the employment of manual scavengers and the hazardous cleaning of sewers and septic tanks in India?

    1. A The Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013
    2. B The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
    3. C The Factories Act, 1948
    4. D The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

51. The Wazirabad Water Supply Improvement Project, which recently received 'in-principle' approval, is being assisted by which of the following international financial institutions?

    1. A World Bank
    2. B International Monetary Fund
    3. C Asian Development Bank
    4. D New Development Bank

52. Which of the following is considered a primary responsibility of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi regarding urban management as highlighted in recent administrative directives?

    1. A Management of national highway traffic
    2. B Sanitation and removal of stray animals from public roads
    3. C Regulation of inter-state dairy trade
    4. D Implementation of rural agricultural subsidies

53. Which of the following bodies is typically responsible for conducting Combined Civil Services examinations at the state level in India?

    1. A Union Public Service Commission
    2. B Staff Selection Commission
    3. C State Public Service Commission
    4. D National Testing Agency

54. What is the primary purpose of attaching CTD tags to sharks in the context of hurricane research?

    1. A To track the migratory patterns and habitat usage of shark species.
    2. B To observe the interaction between shark behavior and atmospheric pressure changes.
    3. C To measure ocean temperature, salinity, and depth to assess the heat content of the mixed layer.
    4. D To monitor the health and population density of shark species in the North Atlantic.

55. Which of the following countries reported its second wildfire of the season amidst the recent European heatwave?

    1. A France
    2. B Switzerland
    3. C Hungary
    4. D Greece

56. The 'Han Kuang' exercise, recently in the news, is an annual military drill conducted by which of the following nations?

    1. A South Korea
    2. B Japan
    3. C Taiwan
    4. D Philippines

57. Which of the following best describes the recent acquisition involving Purvah Green Power Pvt. Ltd. and ReNew Solar Power Pvt. Ltd.?

    1. A A joint venture between CESC Ltd. and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
    2. B A foreign direct investment deal aimed at expanding solar manufacturing capacity in India.
    3. C A private sector acquisition of a 1.4 GWp solar portfolio valued at ₹4,859 crore.
    4. D A government-led initiative to nationalize solar energy assets in Rajasthan and Karnataka.

58. What was the total new business premium (NBP) mobilized by life insurers in July?

    1. A ₹19,011.23 crore
    2. B ₹27,993.61 crore
    3. C ₹47,000.00 crore
    4. D ₹47,004.84 crore

59. According to the recent data on IIT admissions, which of the following courses consistently ranked among the top three in terms of student preference?

    1. A Mechanical, Computer Science, and Biotechnology
    2. B Electrical (Electronics), Mechanical, and Chemical Engineering
    3. C Aerospace, Electrical, and Civil Engineering
    4. D Computer Science, Civil Engineering, and Metallurgy

60. What is the primary objective of the TeleMANAS initiative launched by the Government of India?

    1. A To provide legal counseling for marital disputes in urban areas
    2. B To monitor the digital footprint of individuals in distress
    3. C To provide financial aid to families affected by natural disasters
    4. D To offer 24/7 tele-mental health services across the country

61. According to the recent data on Delhi government schools, what is the total number of sanctioned posts for vice-principals?

    1. A 828
    2. B 950
    3. C 1,090
    4. D 1,670

62. Which of the following technological measures is being deployed for the 80th Independence Day security at the Red Fort?

    1. A Biometric iris scanning for all attendees
    2. B Anti-drone systems
    3. C Satellite-based perimeter monitoring
    4. D Automated crowd dispersal water cannons

63. Which organization is primarily responsible for investigating serious aircraft accidents in India?

    1. A Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS)
    2. B Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
    3. C Airports Authority of India (AAI)
    4. D Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)

64. The 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' is derived from a literary work written by which of the following authors?

    1. A Thiruvalluvar
    2. B Bharathidasan
    3. C Subramania Bharati
    4. D Manonmaniam Sundaranar