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Daily Current Affairs Quiz - 17 August 2026

Catch up on important developments from 17 August 2026 with a focused current affairs practice set.

25 Questions
15 min Duration
40% To pass
1.00 Marks / correct

Instructions

  • This quiz has 25 questions.
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  • You need 40% to pass.
  • There is no negative marking.
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  1. Question 1

    Which organisation has proposed interstate licence portability for healthcare professionals in India?

    • NITI Aayog Correct answer
    • National Medical Commission
    • Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
    • National Health Authority
    Explanation: NITI Aayog has proposed interstate licence portability so registered healthcare professionals can practise in another state without repeated registration processes or No Objection Certificates.
  2. Question 2

    The proposed interstate licence portability for healthcare professionals is intended primarily to avoid which requirement?

    • Repeated state registration and NOCs Correct answer
    • Medical entrance examinations
    • Annual income-tax filing
    • National identity verification
    Explanation: The proposal aims to reduce repeated registration procedures and No Objection Certificate requirements when healthcare professionals move between states.
  3. Question 3

    On 17 August 2026, which state saw farmers gathering near the Khanauri-Data Singh Wala inter-state border point?

    • Haryana Correct answer
    • Punjab
    • Rajasthan
    • Uttar Pradesh
    Explanation: Haryana Police sealed the Khanauri-Data Singh Wala border point as farmers gathered to enter Haryana.
  4. Question 4

    Students in Jharkhand planned to gherao whose residence on 20 August 2026?

    • Hemant Soren Correct answer
    • Champai Soren
    • Raghubar Das
    • Babulal Marandi
    Explanation: Jharkhand students announced plans to gherao Chief Minister Hemant Soren's residence over issues linked to JPSC and JSSC examinations.
  5. Question 5

    A CAG audit found E. coli bacteria in drinking water samples at how many of the railway stations tested?

    • 8 Correct answer
    • 6
    • 12
    • 16
    Explanation: The CAG audit reported E. coli contamination in water samples from eight of the 49 railway stations tested.
  6. Question 6

    How many railway stations were tested in the CAG audit that flagged E. coli contamination?

    • 49 Correct answer
    • 39
    • 59
    • 69
    Explanation: The audit tested drinking water at 49 railway stations and found E. coli in samples from eight stations.
  7. Question 7

    Who apologised to law students following the controversy involving an interaction at NALSAR University?

    • Manan Kumar Mishra Correct answer
    • Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud
    • Tushar Mehta
    • Kapil Sibal
    Explanation: Bar Council of India chairman Manan Kumar Mishra publicly apologised to law students after the NALSAR controversy.
  8. Question 8

    Which Odisha leader opposed the new minerals law over concerns about state rights and revenue?

    • Naveen Patnaik Correct answer
    • Mohan Charan Majhi
    • Dharmendra Pradhan
    • Baijayant Panda
    Explanation: Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik opposed the new minerals law, arguing that it could affect Odisha's rights and revenue.
  9. Question 9

    Which Iranian leader was reported as set to visit India for the BRICS Summit?

    • Masoud Pezeshkian Correct answer
    • Ebrahim Raisi
    • Hassan Rouhani
    • Ali Khamenei
    Explanation: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was reported as set to visit India for the BRICS Summit, with bilateral talks expected with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  10. Question 10

    In which US city did authorities launch a crackdown on alleged H-1B visa fraud?

    • Dallas Correct answer
    • Houston
    • New York
    • Chicago
    Explanation: US authorities launched a crackdown on alleged H-1B visa fraud in Dallas.
  11. Question 11

    Which country defeated Australia in a Test match in Darwin in a major cricket upset reported on 17 August 2026?

    • Bangladesh Correct answer
    • New Zealand
    • South Africa
    • Pakistan
    Explanation: Bangladesh defeated Australia in the first Test in Darwin, producing a major upset against the Test champions.
  12. Question 12

    Where are the 2026 BWF World Championships being held?

    • New Delhi Correct answer
    • Mumbai
    • Bengaluru
    • Hyderabad
    Explanation: The 2026 BWF World Championships are being held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.

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