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Daily Current Affairs Quiz - 30 August 2026

Daily Current Affairs quiz covering major national, international, economy, banking, defence, science, environment, education and sports developments for 30 August 2026.

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Question 1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 2026 Central Asia visit began with which country?
- Uzbekistan Correct answer
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Kazakhstan
- Tajikistan
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi began the visit with Uzbekistan, arriving in Tashkent on 29 August 2026.
Question 2
Who is the President of Uzbekistan with whom Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral discussions in Tashkent?
- Shavkat Mirziyoyev Correct answer
- Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
- Sadyr Japarov
- Emomali Rahmon
Explanation: Shavkat Mirziyoyev is the President of Uzbekistan and hosted the Indian Prime Minister in Tashkent.
Question 3
Which regional summit is Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to attend in Kyrgyzstan during his Central Asia visit?
- SCO Summit Correct answer
- BRICS Summit
- G20 Summit
- CICA Summit
Explanation: The visit includes participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Kyrgyzstan.
Question 4
India's foreign exchange reserves reached what record level as of 21 August 2026?
- $629.33 billion
- $679.33 billion
- $729.33 billion Correct answer
- $779.33 billion
Explanation: RBI data showed India's foreign exchange reserves reached a record $729.33 billion as of 21 August 2026.
Question 5
Which component contributed the largest part of India's foreign exchange reserves at the 21 August 2026 level?
- Foreign currency assets Correct answer
- Gold reserves
- Special Drawing Rights
- Reserve tranche position
Explanation: Foreign currency assets were the largest component at about $591.3 billion.
Question 6
What was India's reported industrial production growth in July 2026?
- 5.7%
- 6.7% Correct answer
- 7.7%
- 8.7%
Explanation: India's Index of Industrial Production grew 6.7% year-on-year in July 2026.
Question 7
Which sector of India's industrial production contracted in July 2026 while overall IIP grew 6.7%?
- Manufacturing
- Electricity
- Mining Correct answer
- Water supply
Explanation: Mining contracted in July even as manufacturing and electricity recorded growth.
Question 8
What was the manufacturing sector's growth rate in July 2026?
- 5.3%
- 6.3%
- 7.3% Correct answer
- 8.3%
Explanation: Manufacturing output expanded 7.3% year-on-year in July 2026.
Question 9
By how much did CNG prices rise in Delhi from 29 August 2026?
- ₹2.89 per kg
- ₹3.89 per kg Correct answer
- ₹4.89 per kg
- ₹5.89 per kg
Explanation: Indraprastha Gas Limited raised Delhi CNG prices by ₹3.89 per kg effective 29 August.
Question 10
What was the new CNG price in Delhi after the 29 August 2026 revision?
- ₹83.09 per kg
- ₹85.98 per kg
- ₹86.98 per kg Correct answer
- ₹89.98 per kg
Explanation: The revised Delhi CNG price became ₹86.98 per kg.
Question 11
What was cited by IGL as a key reason for the Delhi-NCR CNG price increase?
- Lower domestic gas prices
- Higher imported LNG costs Correct answer
- Lower electricity tariffs
- Higher coal production
Explanation: IGL cited elevated imported LNG and input gas costs as a major reason for the increase.
Question 12
Who announced that he would not seek reappointment as HDFC Bank's Managing Director and CEO?
- Sashidhar Jagdishan Correct answer
- Aditya Puri
- Shyamala Gopinath
- Deepak Parekh
Explanation: Sashidhar Jagdishan informed the HDFC Bank board that he would not seek another term.