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Today Current Affairs Quiz

Check your awareness of the latest developments covered in todays current affairs.

20 Questions
30 min Duration
40% To pass
1.00 Marks / correct

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  • This quiz has 20 questions.
  • You have 30 minutes. The quiz submits automatically when time runs out.
  • You need 40% to pass.
  • There is no negative marking.
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  1. Question 1

    The 2026 BWF World Championships, which began on 17 August, are being hosted in which Indian city?

    • Hyderabad
    • Bengaluru
    • New Delhi Correct answer
    • Mumbai
    Explanation: The 2026 BWF World Championships are being held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi from 17 to 23 August 2026.
  2. Question 2

    Which Indian badminton star is targeting a record sixth World Championships medal in 2026?

    • Saina Nehwal
    • Aditi Bhatt
    • Ashwini Ponnappa
    • PV Sindhu Correct answer
    Explanation: PV Sindhu entered the 2026 World Championships campaign seeking a record sixth medal.
  3. Question 3

    Who has been appointed CEO of IndiGo and assumed charge on 3 August 2026?

    • Aasif Malbari
    • Pieter Elbers
    • Tewolde Gebremariam
    • Willie Walsh Correct answer
    Explanation: Willie Walsh assumed charge as IndiGo CEO on 3 August 2026.
  4. Question 4

    Who was appointed as the new CEO and MD of Godrej Consumer Products in August 2026?

    • Sanjiv Mehta
    • Willie Walsh
    • Aasif Malbari Correct answer
    • Sudhir Sitapati
    Explanation: Aasif Malbari was appointed Managing Director and CEO of Godrej Consumer Products Limited.
  5. Question 5

    Which former Ethiopian Airlines chief was appointed CEO of Air India in 2026?

    • Gautam Adani
    • Tewolde Gebremariam Correct answer
    • Willie Walsh
    • Campbell Wilson
    Explanation: Tewolde Gebremariam, former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, was appointed to lead Air India.
  6. Question 6

    Which major badminton tournament returned to India after a 17-year gap in August 2026?

    • Thomas Cup
    • Uber Cup
    • BWF World Championships Correct answer
    • Sudirman Cup
    Explanation: The BWF World Championships returned to India after 17 years, with New Delhi hosting the 2026 edition.
  7. Question 7

    The BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi are scheduled from which dates?

    • 24–30 August
    • 17–23 August Correct answer
    • 1–7 September
    • 10–16 August
    Explanation: The tournament is scheduled from 17 to 23 August 2026.
  8. Question 8

    Which Indian doubles pair is among the leading Indian contenders at the 2026 BWF World Championships?

    • Rohan Bopanna and Yuki Bhambri
    • Manu Attri and Sumeeth Reddy
    • Dipika Pallikal and Joshna Chinappa
    • Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty Correct answer
    Explanation: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are among India's leading doubles contenders.
  9. Question 9

    What technology-focused initiative did Prime Minister Narendra Modi announce for one crore youth on Independence Day 2026?

    • Free smartphones
    • Coding jobs abroad
    • Drone licences
    • AI training Correct answer
    Explanation: The Independence Day address announced AI training for one crore young Indians.
  10. Question 10

    What long-term nuclear-energy capacity target was highlighted in the 2026 Independence Day address?

    • 100 GW by 2047 Correct answer
    • 150 GW by 2035
    • 50 GW by 2040
    • 25 GW by 2030
    Explanation: The announced vision targets 100 GW of nuclear energy capacity by 2047.
  11. Question 11

    How many semiconductor plants did the 2026 Independence Day announcements target for development in India over the next one to two years?

    • 4–5
    • 7–8 Correct answer
    • 12–15
    • 2–3
    Explanation: The announcements referred to developing about 7–8 semiconductor plants in the next one to two years.
  12. Question 12

    What sports initiative announced on Independence Day 2026 aims to identify young sporting talent?

    • Fit India Schools
    • Sports Talent Hunt Correct answer
    • Mission Olympic
    • Khelo India 2.0
    Explanation: A nationwide Sports Talent Hunt was announced for young children.

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