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Daily Current Affairs Quiz - 31 August 2026

Daily Current Affairs quiz covering important national, international, economy, science, technology, government, education and sports developments for 31 August 2026.

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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.
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  1. Question 1

    Which highest state honour of Uzbekistan was conferred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 2026 visit?

    • Oliy Darajali Do'stlik Order Correct answer
    • Order of Amir Temur
    • Order of Friendship
    • National Order of Uzbekistan
    Explanation: Uzbekistan conferred its highest state honour, the Oliy Darajali Do'stlik Order, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  2. Question 2

    Who conferred Uzbekistan's highest state honour on Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

    • Shavkat Mirziyoyev Correct answer
    • Sadyr Zhaparov
    • Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
    • Emomali Rahmon
    Explanation: President Shavkat Mirziyoyev presented the honour to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tashkent.
  3. Question 3

    India and Uzbekistan agreed to elevate their bilateral relationship to which level during Prime Minister Modi's 2026 visit?

    • Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Correct answer
    • Special Strategic Partnership
    • Strategic Economic Partnership
    • Enhanced Development Partnership
    Explanation: India and Uzbekistan announced the elevation of their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
  4. Question 4

    What bilateral trade target did India and Uzbekistan set for 2030?

    • More than $3 billion
    • More than $5 billion Correct answer
    • More than $7 billion
    • More than $10 billion
    Explanation: The two countries set a target of taking bilateral trade above $5 billion by 2030.
  5. Question 5

    What payment arrangement was highlighted between India and Uzbekistan during the August 2026 visit?

    • UPI apps enabling merchant payments through UZQR Correct answer
    • RuPay replacing UZQR
    • NEFT payments through Uzbek banks
    • RTGS payments through Indian QR codes
    Explanation: The arrangement enables Indian UPI apps to scan Uzbekistan's national UZQR system for merchant payments.
  6. Question 6

    How many Hindi Language Scholarships were announced in Uzbekistan in the name of Lal Bahadur Shastri?

    • 50
    • 75
    • 100 Correct answer
    • 150
    Explanation: One hundred Hindi Language Scholarships were announced in Uzbekistan under the initiative named after Lal Bahadur Shastri.
  7. Question 7

    What type of environmental support did India announce for the Aral Sea region during the India-Uzbekistan engagement?

    • $1 million for afforestation Correct answer
    • $5 million for desalination
    • $2 million for irrigation
    • $10 million for hydropower
    Explanation: India announced $1 million in support for afforestation in the Aral Sea region.
  8. Question 8

    When were the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026 notified?

    • 27 August 2026 Correct answer
    • 29 August 2026
    • 30 August 2026
    • 31 August 2026
    Explanation: The Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026 were notified on 27 August 2026.
  9. Question 9

    After how many days from publication in the Gazette will the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026 come into force?

    • 90 days
    • 120 days
    • 180 days Correct answer
    • 365 days
    Explanation: The rules are scheduled to come into force 180 days after their publication in the Gazette.
  10. Question 10

    What is the main purpose of the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026?

    • To make IST the common official time reference Correct answer
    • To introduce daylight saving time
    • To change India's standard meridian
    • To replace IST with UTC
    Explanation: The rules aim to establish Indian Standard Time as a common reference for legal, administrative, commercial and official purposes.
  11. Question 11

    Which organisation is responsible for the official realisation and maintenance of Indian Standard Time?

    • CSIR-National Physical Laboratory Correct answer
    • India Meteorological Department
    • Indian Space Research Organisation
    • National Informatics Centre
    Explanation: CSIR-National Physical Laboratory is responsible for the official realisation and maintenance of Indian Standard Time.
  12. Question 12

    Which space telescope was launched by NASA on 30 August 2026?

    • Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Correct answer
    • James Webb Space Telescope
    • Chandra X-ray Observatory
    • Hubble Space Telescope
    Explanation: NASA launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope on 30 August 2026.

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