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Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 18 August 2026

Check how well you remember important current events from 18 August 2026 with a focused daily quiz.

25 Questions
30 min Duration
60% To pass
1.00 Marks / correct

Instructions

  • This quiz has 25 questions.
  • Questions are picked at random from a bank of 29, so each attempt is different.
  • You have 30 minutes. The quiz submits automatically when time runs out.
  • You need 60% to pass.
  • There is no negative marking.
  • You can mark questions for review and return to them before submitting.
  • Correct answers and explanations are shown after you submit.

Sample Questions & Answers

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  1. Question 1

    What was the central theme highlighted for India's 80th Independence Day celebrations in 2026?

    • Yuva Shakti for Viksit Bharat@2047 Correct answer
    • Sabka Saath for Digital India
    • Atmanirbhar Bharat for New India
    • Nari Shakti for Global India
    Explanation: The 2026 Independence Day celebrations highlighted “Yuva Shakti for Viksit Bharat@2047,” emphasizing the role of young Indians in India's development journey.
  2. Question 2

    What major milestone related to Vande Mataram was highlighted during India's 80th Independence Day celebrations in 2026?

    • 100 years
    • 125 years
    • 150 years Correct answer
    • 175 years
    Explanation: The year 2026 marks 150 years of Vande Mataram, and the milestone was highlighted during the Independence Day celebrations.
  3. Question 3

    What target for artificial intelligence training did Prime Minister Narendra Modi announce in his 2026 Independence Day address?

    • 1 million youth
    • 5 million youth
    • 10 million youth Correct answer
    • 25 million youth
    Explanation: The Prime Minister announced a plan to provide artificial intelligence training to 1 crore, or 10 million, young people.
  4. Question 4

    What nuclear power capacity target was highlighted for India by 2047 in the 2026 Independence Day address?

    • 50 GW
    • 75 GW
    • 100 GW Correct answer
    • 150 GW
    Explanation: The 2026 Independence Day address highlighted a target of 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047.
  5. Question 5

    How many semiconductor plants did the Prime Minister say India would have as part of the expansion highlighted in the 2026 Independence Day address?

    • 5
    • 6
    • 8 Correct answer
    • 10
    Explanation: The address highlighted a plan for eight semiconductor plants in India, including existing and planned facilities.
  6. Question 6

    To how many cities was the expansion target for piped gas services highlighted in the 2026 Independence Day address?

    • 300 cities
    • 500 cities
    • 700 cities Correct answer
    • 1,000 cities
    Explanation: The government highlighted an ambition to expand piped gas services from about 70 cities to 700 cities.
  7. Question 7

    What age group is targeted by the nationwide sports talent identification programme announced on Independence Day 2026?

    • 3 to 8 years
    • 5 to 15 years Correct answer
    • 10 to 20 years
    • 15 to 25 years
    Explanation: The nationwide talent identification programme announced on 15 August 2026 targets children aged 5 to 15 years.
  8. Question 8

    Which Olympic Games did India say it is aiming to host in the announcement made on 15 August 2026?

    • 2028 Olympics
    • 2032 Olympics
    • 2036 Olympics Correct answer
    • 2040 Olympics
    Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is preparing to host the 2036 Olympic Games.
  9. Question 9

    What was the target mentioned for bringing Indian companies into the Fortune 500 list?

    • 25 companies
    • 50 companies Correct answer
    • 75 companies
    • 100 companies
    Explanation: The Independence Day address set an ambition of having 50 Indian companies in the Fortune 500 list.
  10. Question 10

    Which country awarded Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth the honorary rank of General of its army in August 2026?

    • Bhutan
    • Nepal Correct answer
    • Sri Lanka
    • Thailand
    Explanation: Nepal conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army on Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth.
  11. Question 11

    Who conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army on General Dhiraj Seth?

    • President Ram Chandra Paudel Correct answer
    • Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli
    • President Mohamed Muizzu
    • King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
    Explanation: Nepal's President Ram Chandra Paudel conferred the honorary rank on General Dhiraj Seth during his official visit to Nepal.
  12. Question 12

    Which joint military exercise did an Indian Army contingent depart for Thailand to participate in on 17 August 2026?

    • Maitree-XV Correct answer
    • Yudh Abhyas-XV
    • Dharma Guardian-XV
    • Surya Kiran-XV
    Explanation: The Indian Army contingent departed for Thailand for the 15th edition of the India-Thailand joint military exercise Maitree-XV.

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