Daily Current Affairs Quiz 11 August 2026: 15 Important GK MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams

Question 1

As highlighted in the current affairs of 11 August 2026, approximately how many houses have been sanctioned under PMAY-Urban and PMAY-U 2.0?

Accepted Answer

More than 1.25 crore - More than 1.25 crore houses have been sanctioned under PMAY-Urban and PMAY-U 2.0 . Around 1 crore houses have also been completed and delivered to urban beneficiaries. • Houses sanctioned → more than 1.25 crore • Houses completed and delivered → around 1 crore • Houses allotted to women through sole or joint ownership → around 1 crore Static GK link: PMAY-U stands for Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban. The original urban housing mission was launched in 2015 under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs , with the objective of expanding access to affordable urban housing.

Question 2

The original Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban was launched in which year?

Accepted Answer

2015 - The original Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban was launched in 2015 as a major urban housing initiative. The 11 August 2026 current-affairs update reported that PMAY-Urban and PMAY-U 2.0 together had crossed the milestone of more than 1.25 crore sanctioned houses . • Completed and delivered houses → around 1 crore • Houses allotted to women through sole or joint ownership → around 1 crore Static GK link: The scheme falls under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs . Housing schemes often appear in examinations through questions on the administering ministry, beneficiary groups, launch year and major implementation milestones.

Question 3

India crossed which installed non-fossil fuel-based electricity capacity milestone on 31 July 2026?

Accepted Answer

300 GW - India crossed 300 GW of installed non-fossil fuel-based electricity capacity on 31 July 2026 , reaching approximately 300.50 GW . This marked an important milestone in the country's expansion of low-carbon electricity capacity. • Capacity achieved → approximately 300.50 GW • Milestone crossed → 300 GW of non-fossil capacity • Long-term target → 500 GW by 2030 Static GK link: Non-fossil electricity capacity can include renewable energy sources as well as nuclear power. India's stated 2030 electricity-capacity objective makes the relationship between installed capacity, renewable energy and broader climate commitments an important examination area.

Question 4

What is India's stated non-fossil electricity capacity target for 2030?

Accepted Answer

500 GW - India's stated target is to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil electricity capacity by 2030 . The target gained renewed exam relevance after installed non-fossil fuel-based capacity crossed 300 GW on 31 July 2026 . • Capacity reported → approximately 300.50 GW • Target → 500 GW by 2030 • Remaining gap from the reported level → roughly 199.5 GW Static GK link: Installed electricity capacity measures the rated generating capacity of power plants, while actual generation depends on operating conditions and capacity factors. Competitive exams may distinguish between renewable energy, non-fossil capacity and total installed electricity capacity.

Question 5

To which date did RBI extend implementation of its revised loan recovery and recovery-agent directions?

Accepted Answer

1 January 2027 - The Reserve Bank of India extended implementation of its revised loan recovery and recovery-agent directions to 1 January 2027 . The earlier proposed implementation date was 1 October 2026 . • Earlier date → 1 October 2026 • Revised implementation date → 1 January 2027 • Regulator → Reserve Bank of India Static GK link: The RBI commenced operations on 1 April 1935 under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 . It was nationalised in 1949 and is headquartered in Mumbai . RBI functions include monetary policy, currency management, banking regulation and oversight of payment systems.

Question 6

RBI's 101st Survey of Professional Forecasters projected India's real GDP growth for FY2026-27 at what rate?

Accepted Answer

6.6% - The RBI's 101st Survey of Professional Forecasters projected India's real GDP growth at 6.6% for FY2026-27 . The same survey projected a higher growth rate of 7.0% for FY2027-28 . • FY2026-27 projection → 6.6% • FY2027-28 projection → 7.0% • Survey edition → 101st Static GK link: Real GDP measures output after adjusting for price changes, unlike nominal GDP, which is measured at current prices. RBI surveys of professional forecasters provide expectations from external experts and should be distinguished from official GDP estimates or RBI's own formal policy projections.

Question 7

In which year did the Reserve Bank of India commence operations?

Accepted Answer

1935 - The Reserve Bank of India commenced operations on 1 April 1935 . Its institutional history is relevant to the 11 August 2026 updates concerning RBI's revised loan-recovery directions and its Survey of Professional Forecasters. • Governing legislation → Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 • Operations commenced → 1 April 1935 • Nationalisation → 1949 • Headquarters → Mumbai Static GK link: RBI is India's central bank. It conducts monetary policy, regulates important segments of the financial system, manages currency issuance and acts as banker to governments and banks. Its establishment year and nationalisation year are frequently tested separately in banking examinations.

Question 8

The EVEREST rocket engine unveiled by Astrobase Space Technologies uses which propellant combination and combustion cycle?

Accepted Answer

LOX-methane and Full-Flow Staged Combustion - EVEREST is an 800 kN LOX-methane Full-Flow Staged Combustion rocket engine unveiled by Bengaluru-based Astrobase Space Technologies . It is intended for reusable medium-lift launch vehicles and advanced orbital missions. • Thrust → 800 kN • Propellants → liquid oxygen and methane • Cycle → Full-Flow Staged Combustion • Developer → Astrobase Space Technologies Static GK link: In rocket-engine terminology, LOX means liquid oxygen . Methane is increasingly associated with reusable liquid-propellant engine concepts because engine-cycle efficiency, restart capability and reusability are important considerations in modern launch-system design.

Question 9

From which location was the Agni-4 medium-range ballistic missile successfully test-fired on 7 August 2026?

Accepted Answer

Chandipur, Odisha - India successfully test-fired the Agni-4 medium-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha , on 7 August 2026 . The test was conducted under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command . • Missile → Agni-4 • Test date → 7 August 2026 • Test site → Chandipur, Odisha • Conducting authority → Strategic Forces Command Static GK link: The Agni family forms an important part of India's strategic missile capability. The Strategic Forces Command is associated with the operational management of India's strategic forces under the country's nuclear command framework.

Question 10

The Strategic Forces Command, under whose aegis the Agni-4 test was conducted, is primarily associated with which capability?

Accepted Answer

Strategic nuclear forces - The Strategic Forces Command is primarily associated with the operational management of India's strategic nuclear forces . It featured in the current-affairs update because the Agni-4 missile test of 7 August 2026 was conducted under its aegis. • Missile tested → Agni-4 • Location → Integrated Test Range, Chandipur • State → Odisha • Date → 7 August 2026 Static GK link: India's nuclear command framework separates political authorisation from military execution. For examinations, the Strategic Forces Command is commonly associated with the management and operational deployment of the country's nuclear-capable strategic delivery systems.

Question 11

Where is the 8th India-US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise being conducted from 10 to 14 August 2026?

Accepted Answer

Kochi - The 8th India-US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise is being conducted at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi, Kerala , from 10 to 14 August 2026 . • Edition → 8th • Participants → Indian Navy and US Navy • Venue → Kochi, Kerala • Dates → 10 to 14 August 2026 • Focus → interoperability between specialist diving and EOD teams Static GK link: EOD stands for Explosive Ordnance Disposal. Kochi hosts the Indian Navy's Southern Naval Command , making the city an important centre for naval training and specialised maritime cooperation activities.

Question 12

Who became India's first U20 world high jump medallist by winning silver at the World Athletics U20 Championships?

Accepted Answer

Basant Kumar Meghwal - Basant Kumar Meghwal became India's first U20 world high jump medallist by winning the silver medal at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon . He cleared a personal-best height of 2.21 metres . • Athlete → Basant Kumar Meghwal • Event → men's high jump • Medal → silver • Height → 2.21 metres • Venue → Eugene, Oregon Static GK link: The international governing body for track and field is World Athletics . Major athletics examinations commonly test event records, championship hosts, governing bodies and historic firsts by Indian athletes.

Question 13

In which US state is Eugene, the city where Basant Kumar Meghwal won his U20 world high jump silver medal?

Accepted Answer

Oregon - Eugene is located in the US state of Oregon . It was the venue identified in the current-affairs update in which Basant Kumar Meghwal won silver after clearing a personal-best 2.21 metres . • City → Eugene • State → Oregon • Medal → silver • Performance → 2.21 metres • Achievement → India's first U20 world high jump medal Static GK link: Eugene is internationally associated with athletics and major track-and-field competitions. Geography linked to international sporting venues is a common Static GK extension of current sports news in SSC, Banking and other competitive examinations.

Question 14

Who won the Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz title on 7 August 2026 with a total score of 23.5 points?

Accepted Answer

R Praggnanandhaa - Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa won his maiden Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz title on 7 August 2026 with a total score of 23.5 points . • Champion → R Praggnanandhaa • Score → 23.5 points • Date → 7 August 2026 • Finished ahead of → Javokhir Sindarov and Wesley So • Achievement → maiden Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz title Static GK link: The world governing body for chess is FIDE , founded in 1924 . Competitive examinations commonly link chess current affairs with the Grandmaster title, major international tournaments and FIDE.

Question 15

World Lion Day is observed annually on which date?

Accepted Answer

10 August - World Lion Day is observed every year on 10 August to raise awareness about lion conservation, habitat protection and threats to lion populations. • Date → 10 August • Observance began → 2013 • Key threats highlighted → habitat loss, poaching and human-wildlife conflict • Main purpose → greater awareness of lion conservation Static GK link: The scientific name of the lion is Panthera leo . Lions are large members of the cat family Felidae . In India, the wild population of Asiatic lions is principally associated with the Gir landscape in Gujarat , an important recurring topic in environment and biodiversity examinations.

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