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Daily Current Affairs Quiz - 22 August 2026

Test your awareness of important events reported on and around 22 August 2026 with this daily practice quiz.

30 Questions
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40% To pass
1.00 Marks / correct

Instructions

  • 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.

Sample Questions & Answers

A preview of 12 questions from this quiz, each with the correct answer and a written explanation. Attempt the full, timed quiz to be scored and earn XP.

  1. Question 1

    Who was appointed as a part-time, non-official director on the RBI Central Board with effect from 20 August 2026?

    • S. Somanath Correct answer
    • Anand Mahindra
    • Sanjay Malhotra
    • Shaktikanta Das
    Explanation: Former ISRO Chairman S. Somanath was appointed to the RBI Central Board for four years.
  2. Question 2

    For how long was S. Somanath appointed to the RBI Central Board?

    • Two years
    • Three years
    • Four years Correct answer
    • Five years
    Explanation: His appointment is for four years, effective from 20 August 2026.
  3. Question 3

    Who was reappointed as a part-time, non-official director on the RBI Central Board?

    • Anand Mahindra Correct answer
    • S. Somanath
    • Poonam Gupta
    • T. Rabi Sankar
    Explanation: Anand Mahindra was reappointed for another four-year term.
  4. Question 4

    Up to what percentage did RBI approve LIC’s aggregate shareholding in HDFC Bank?

    • 7.50%
    • 9.99% Correct answer
    • 12.50%
    • 15.00%
    Explanation: RBI approved LIC's aggregate holding up to 9.99% of HDFC Bank's paid-up share capital or voting rights.
  5. Question 5

    What was LIC’s reported existing stake in HDFC Bank before the approval?

    • 2.11%
    • 4.11% Correct answer
    • 5.99%
    • 9.99%
    Explanation: LIC held about 4.11% before receiving approval to increase its holding.
  6. Question 6

    How much raw sugar did the government allow to be imported duty-free?

    • 5 lakh tonnes
    • 8 lakh tonnes
    • 10 lakh tonnes Correct answer
    • 15 lakh tonnes
    Explanation: The government allowed duty-free import of 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar.
  7. Question 7

    Until which date was the duty-free raw sugar import permitted?

    • 30 September 2026
    • 15 October 2026
    • 31 October 2026 Correct answer
    • 31 December 2026
    Explanation: The permission runs until 31 October 2026.
  8. Question 8

    Which department issued the notification allowing duty-free raw sugar imports?

    • DGFT Correct answer
    • RBI
    • SEBI
    • DPIIT
    Explanation: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade issued the notification.
  9. Question 9

    What was India’s foreign exchange reserve level for the week ending 14 August 2026?

    • $696.9 billion
    • $706.9 billion
    • $716.9 billion Correct answer
    • $726.9 billion
    Explanation: India's reserves rose to about $716.90 billion.
  10. Question 10

    By approximately how much did India’s foreign exchange reserves rise in that week?

    • $4.9 billion
    • $7.2 billion
    • $9.9 billion Correct answer
    • $12.4 billion
    Explanation: The reserves increased by about $9.905 billion.
  11. Question 11

    Which country signed a Government-to-Government oil and gas cooperation MoU with India?

    • Mauritius Correct answer
    • Seychelles
    • Maldives
    • Sri Lanka
    Explanation: India and Mauritius signed the MoU in Port Louis.
  12. Question 12

    Which Indian company signed a five-year petroleum-product supply agreement with Mauritius?

    • Indian Oil Corporation Correct answer
    • Bharat Petroleum
    • Hindustan Petroleum
    • GAIL
    Explanation: IndianOil signed the five-year supply agreement with Mauritius's State Trading Corporation.

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