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Daily Current Affairs Quiz - 21 August 2026

Review important developments from 21 August 2026 through a focused daily current affairs quiz.

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  • This quiz has 30 questions.
  • There is no time limit on this quiz.
  • You need 40% 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.

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  1. Question 1

    Which section of National Highway-22 was approved for four-laning and upgradation by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs?

    • Muzaffarpur-Sitamarhi-Sonbarsa Correct answer
    • Patna-Gaya-Aurangabad
    • Darbhanga-Saharsa-Purnea
    • Ranchi-Bokaro-Dhanbad
    Explanation: The approved NH-22 project covers the 82.578-km Muzaffarpur-Sitamarhi-Sonbarsa section in Bihar.
  2. Question 2

    At which airport was India’s expanded transshipment cargo operation launched on 19 August 2026?

    • Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi Correct answer
    • Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai
    • Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru
    • Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad
    Explanation: The expanded transshipment operation began at the Transshipment Excellence Centre at Terminal 2 of IGI Airport.
  3. Question 3

    Which company received USFDA approval for Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray USP 0.05 mg?

    • Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Correct answer
    • Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
    • Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
    • Cipla
    Explanation: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited received the USFDA approval for the specified nasal spray.
  4. Question 4

    What maximum permissible speed was approved for trains on the Katra-Banihal broad-gauge section?

    • 80 kmph
    • 90 kmph
    • 100 kmph Correct answer
    • 120 kmph
    Explanation: The Ministry of Railways approved a maximum permissible speed of 100 kmph on the 111-km section.
  5. Question 5

    What limit on mobile connections was reinforced by the Department of Telecommunications using subscriber photographs?

    • Five SIMs per person
    • Seven SIMs per person
    • Nine SIMs per person Correct answer
    • Twelve SIMs per person
    Explanation: The DoT directed telecom providers to deny new connections after the nine-SIM limit is reached.
  6. Question 6

    Where was the 2nd BRICS 2026 Tourism Working Group meeting held on 19 August 2026?

    • Jaipur Correct answer
    • New Delhi
    • Mumbai
    • Kochi
    Explanation: The meeting was held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, under India’s BRICS chairship.
  7. Question 7

    How many major ICMR research grants were approved for Banaras Hindu University on 20 August 2026?

    • Four
    • Five
    • Six Correct answer
    • Eight
    Explanation: BHU secured approval for six biomedical research grants under an ICMR scheme.
  8. Question 8

    Where was the new shore-based Launch and Recovery System Test Plinth inaugurated?

    • Visakhapatnam Correct answer
    • Kochi
    • Mumbai
    • Port Blair
    Explanation: The new LARS Test Plinth was inaugurated at the Submarine Rescue Unit (East) in Visakhapatnam.
  9. Question 9

    Which organisation issued an Expression of Interest for long-term private-sector partnership in missile production?

    • DRDO Correct answer
    • ISRO
    • HAL
    • BEML
    Explanation: DRDO, through Research Centre Imarat in Hyderabad, issued the Expression of Interest.
  10. Question 10

    From which amount to which amount did Tamil Nadu raise annual CMCHIS health insurance cover?

    • ₹2 lakh to ₹10 lakh
    • ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh Correct answer
    • ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh
    • ₹15 lakh to ₹30 lakh
    Explanation: Tamil Nadu increased the annual CMCHIS cover from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh.
  11. Question 11

    Which two entities signed an agreement for the Amended BharatNet Programme in Chhattisgarh?

    • Digital Bharat Nidhi and Government of Chhattisgarh Correct answer
    • RBI and Government of Chhattisgarh
    • BSNL and Government of Odisha
    • MeitY and Government of Jharkhand
    Explanation: Digital Bharat Nidhi signed the agreement with the Government of Chhattisgarh.
  12. Question 12

    Where did West Bengal host its first Kaushal Mahotsav on 18 August 2026?

    • Balurghat Correct answer
    • Durgapur
    • Siliguri
    • Kolkata
    Explanation: West Bengal hosted its first Kaushal Mahotsav at Balurghat Stadium in Dakshin Dinajpur.

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