What was highlighted as a major youth-focused goal in the 2026 Independence Day address?

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Question 1
India celebrated which Independence Day anniversary on 15 August 2026?
- 80th Correct answer
- 79th
- 78th
- 81st
Explanation: 2026 marked India's 80th Independence Day since independence in 1947.
Question 2
What was highlighted as a major youth-focused goal in the 2026 Independence Day address?
- One laptop for every citizen
- Universal military service
- AI training for one crore youth Correct answer
- Free housing for all students
Explanation: The address announced AI training for one crore youth.
Question 3
What is India's nuclear-energy capacity target for 2047 announced in 2026?
- 150 GW
- 100 GW Correct answer
- 50 GW
- 75 GW
Explanation: India aims for 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047.
Question 4
How many semiconductor plants were targeted in the near-term 2026 announcement?
- 15
- 3
- 7–8 Correct answer
- 5
Explanation: The announcement targeted around 7–8 semiconductor plants in the next one to two years.
Question 5
What expansion of piped gas networks was highlighted in the 2026 address?
- 100 to 500 cities
- 500 to 1,000 cities
- 70 to 700 cities Correct answer
- 7 to 70 cities
Explanation: The announced ambition was to expand the piped gas network from 70 to 700 cities.
Question 6
How many players were targeted by the Sports Talent Hunt announced in 2026?
- 25 lakh
- 50 lakh Correct answer
- 1 crore
- 5 lakh
Explanation: The sports talent hunt was aimed at 50 lakh children/players.
Question 7
Which city hosted the 2026 BWF World Championships?
- Kochi
- Ahmedabad
- New Delhi Correct answer
- Lucknow
Explanation: The BWF World Championships were held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.
Question 8
Which state announced a state-of-the-art Sports Science Centre at Rajgir?
- Jharkhand
- Bihar Correct answer
- Uttar Pradesh
- Odisha
Explanation: Rajgir in Bihar was selected for the proposed Sports Science Centre.
Question 9
Which day is observed in India as National Handloom Day?
- 11 August
- 7 August Correct answer
- 5 August
- 9 August
Explanation: National Handloom Day is observed on 7 August.
Question 10
What movement is commemorated by Quit India Movement Day?
- Civil Disobedience Movement
- Quit India Movement Correct answer
- Non-Cooperation Movement
- Swadeshi Movement
Explanation: Quit India Movement Day commemorates the 1942 movement launched against British rule.
Question 11
Which day marks India's independence?
- 14 August
- 16 August
- 26 January
- 15 August Correct answer
Explanation: India celebrates Independence Day on 15 August.
Question 12
Who hoists the national flag at the Red Fort on Independence Day?
- Prime Minister Correct answer
- Chief Justice of India
- Home Minister
- President
Explanation: The Prime Minister traditionally hoists the national flag at the Red Fort.