Which ministry organised the PMFME Conclave 2026 and Bazaar in New Delhi?

Ministry of Food Processing Industries

Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Medium Free Current Affairs Daily Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz - 27 August 2026

Daily Current Affairs quiz covering important national, international, economy, banking, defence, science, technology, sports and government updates relevant to 27 August 2026.

30 Questions

No limit Duration

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.

Question 1
Which Indian state launched the country's first non-GMO high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed?
- Andhra Pradesh Correct answer
- Telangana
- Karnataka
- Maharashtra
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh launched India's first non-GMO high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed.
Question 2
What is the name of the Ayurvedic maternal wellness course launched by the All India Institute of Ayurveda?
- Garbhini Mitra Correct answer
- Matru Shakti
- Ayush Garbha
- Swasthya Mata
Explanation: The All India Institute of Ayurveda launched the Garbhini Mitra course for Ayurvedic maternal wellness.
Question 3
Which country hosted the third India-Cambodia Joint Working Group meeting held in August 2026?
- Cambodia Correct answer
- India
- Thailand
- Vietnam
Explanation: The third India-Cambodia Joint Working Group meeting was held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Question 4
What is the name of Tamil Nadu's new AI curriculum for schools?
- TN-ARIVU Correct answer
- TN-AI Shiksha
- Tamil AI Pathway
- ARIVU Next
Explanation: Tamil Nadu plans to introduce the TN-ARIVU AI curriculum for school students.
Question 5
Which football club won the 2026 Durand Cup by defeating Mohun Bagan 4-1?
- East Bengal Correct answer
- Mohammedan SC
- Bengaluru FC
- Mumbai City FC
Explanation: East Bengal defeated Mohun Bagan 4-1 in the final to win the Durand Cup.
Question 6
How many Durand Cup titles did East Bengal reach after its 2026 victory?
- 15
- 16
- 17 Correct answer
- 18
Explanation: The 2026 triumph gave East Bengal its record-equalling 17th Durand Cup title.
Question 7
Who scored a hat-trick for East Bengal in the 2026 Durand Cup final?
- Edmund Lalrindika Correct answer
- Cleiton Silva
- Naorem Mahesh
- Souvik Chakraborty
Explanation: Edmund Lalrindika scored a hat-trick in East Bengal's 4-1 final victory.
Question 8
Which ministry organised the PMFME Conclave 2026 and Bazaar in New Delhi?
- Ministry of Food Processing Industries Correct answer
- Ministry of MSME
- Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Ministry of Agriculture
Explanation: The Ministry of Food Processing Industries organised the PMFME Conclave 2026 and Bazaar.
Question 9
Which organisation signed an MoU with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries at the PMFME Conclave to improve market linkages?
- ONDC Correct answer
- RBI
- SEBI
- NPCI
Explanation: MoFPI signed an MoU with ONDC, along with APEDA and NABKISAN, to strengthen market and institutional linkages.
Question 10
Who won the 47th Sarala Puraskar for poetry in 2026?
- Ashutosh Parida Correct answer
- Pratibha Ray
- Sitakant Mahapatra
- Manoj Das
Explanation: Dr. Ashutosh Parida was selected for the 47th Sarala Puraskar for his poetry collection Bishwas De Pruthwi.
Question 11
What is the cash prize attached to the 47th Sarala Puraskar?
- ₹5 lakh
- ₹7 lakh Correct answer
- ₹10 lakh
- ₹12 lakh
Explanation: The Sarala Puraskar carries a cash prize of ₹7 lakh along with a plaque.
Question 12
Which German state signed an MoU with Maharashtra to strengthen cooperation in AI and R&D?
- Hessen Correct answer
- Bavaria
- Saxony
- North Rhine-Westphalia
Explanation: Maharashtra signed an MoU with Germany's Hessen state focusing on AI, R&D and other sectors.