Daily Current Affairs Quiz 30 & 31 August 2026: 15 Important GK MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams

Question 1

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's August 2026 state visit, India and Uzbekistan elevated bilateral ties to which level?

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive Strategic Partnership - India and Uzbekistan elevated their bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's state visit to Uzbekistan on 29-30 August 2026 . The leaders also set a bilateral trade target of more than USD 5 billion by 2030 and agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, critical minerals, healthcare, digital public infrastructure and other sectors. Static GK link: India and Uzbekistan established diplomatic relations on 18 March 1992 and declared a Strategic Partnership in 2011 . Uzbekistan is a Central Asian republic whose capital is Tashkent .

Question 2

Which capital-currency pair is correctly matched with Uzbekistan, whose ties with India were upgraded in August 2026?

Accepted Answer

Tashkent - Uzbekistani soum - The correct pair is Tashkent - Uzbekistani soum . Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan, while the soum, commonly represented by the currency code UZS , is its national currency. The country was in focus because India and Uzbekistan upgraded their relationship during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's August 2026 visit. Static GK link: Uzbekistan's Constitution identifies Tashkent as the capital and Uzbek as the state language. The country is one of the five Central Asian republics and shares borders with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.

Question 3

Which Uzbekistan honour was conferred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 30 August 2026?

Accepted Answer

Oliy Darajali Do'stlik Order - Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Oliy Darajali Do'stlik Order , or Order of Highest Friendship, on 30 August 2026 . It was presented by Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and is described by Uzbekistan as its highest honour for foreign leaders . Modi dedicated the honour to the people of India and linked it to the enduring friendship between the two countries. Static GK link: India and Uzbekistan established diplomatic relations in 1992 . Their Strategic Partnership dates to 2011 , while the relationship was elevated further to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2026 .

Question 4

India's August 2026 procurement agreement for the FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile system was concluded with which country?

Accepted Answer

United States - India concluded the Javelin procurement arrangement with the United States in August 2026 for the Indian Army. The FGM-148 Javelin is a man-portable, shoulder-fired, fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile designed to engage tanks, armoured vehicles and other targets. The acquisition also opened the door to future co-production possibilities in India. Static GK link: Javelin was developed for the U.S. Army and Marine Corps and is produced by the Javelin Joint Venture between Raytheon, an RTX business, and Lockheed Martin. The system entered U.S. service in 1996 .

Question 5

Which description best matches the FGM-148 Javelin missile system?

Accepted Answer

Fire-and-forget anti-tank missile using infrared guidance and top-attack - The FGM-148 Javelin is a fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile that uses automatic infrared guidance. After lock-on and launch, the missile guides itself, allowing the operator to move or seek cover. It can use a top-attack profile against armoured vehicles and a direct-attack mode against suitable targets. Static GK link: Javelin replaced the older M47 Dragon in U.S. service and uses a tandem high-explosive anti-tank warhead to defeat armour, including explosive reactive armour. It is jointly produced by Raytheon and Lockheed Martin through the Javelin Joint Venture.

Question 6

Under India's new national mortuary standards, what cold-storage range and minimum body capacity are prescribed for a mortuary?

Accepted Answer

4°C to 8°C and at least four bodies - India's first national minimum standards for mortuaries and post-mortem infrastructure prescribe dead-body cold storage at 4°C to 8°C with capacity for at least four bodies . The standards also cover identification, staffing and autopsy infrastructure, and they bar mortuaries from being located in basements or near hospital waste-disposal areas. Static GK link: The standards were developed under the National Council for Clinical Establishments , functioning under the Directorate General of Health Services. The broader regulatory framework is linked to the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010 .

Question 7

The national mortuary standards highlighted in August 2026 are linked to which central law governing registration and regulation of clinical establishments?

Accepted Answer

Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010 - The relevant law is the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010 . The official Clinical Establishments portal lists the new mortuary requirements among its minimum standards. These standards seek to create uniform requirements for mortuary location, cold storage, identification, staffing and post-mortem facilities. Static GK link: The Act was enacted in 2010 to provide for registration and regulation of clinical establishments with a view to prescribing minimum standards of facilities and services. The national framework is administered through the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, with the Directorate General of Health Services playing a key role.

Question 8

The Mediation Council of India, formally established in August 2026, was created under Section 31 of which law?

Accepted Answer

Mediation Act, 2023 - The Mediation Council of India was established under Section 31 of the Mediation Act, 2023 . A Central Government notification dated 27 August 2026 formally created the statutory Council and fixed its head office at Delhi . Its role includes promoting institutional mediation, recognising mediation service providers and institutes, and setting standards connected with mediation practice. Static GK link: The Mediation Act is Act No. 32 of 2023 . Chapter VIII deals with the Mediation Council of India, while Chapter VII contains provisions on online mediation .

Question 9

Under Section 32 of the Mediation Act, 2023, the Mediation Council of India is envisaged as a body of how many members?

Accepted Answer

Seven members - Section 32 of the Mediation Act, 2023 envisages the Mediation Council of India as a seven-member body. The composition includes a Chairperson, members with experience in mediation or alternative dispute resolution and research or teaching, ex-officio members, and a representative of a recognised body of commerce and industry. Static GK link: Section 31 provides for establishment of the Council, while the Central Government formally notified it in August 2026 with its head office at Delhi . The Council is a statutory body intended to support standards and institutional development in mediation.

Question 10

Under the Ladakh High Court Regulation, 2026, who may designate a place in Ladakh for High Court judges and Division Courts to sit?

Accepted Answer

Chief Justice of the High Court with approval of the Lieutenant Governor - The Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh may designate a place in Ladakh for Judges and Division Courts to sit, with the approval of the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh . The Regulation was promulgated on 27 August 2026 , while the principal seat of the common High Court remains unchanged. Static GK link: The measure is the Union Territory of Ladakh (Sitting of Bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh in Ladakh) Regulation, 2026 . It was made under Article 240 of the Constitution read with Section 58(2) of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019.

Question 11

The 2026 regulation enabling High Court sittings in Ladakh was promulgated by the President under which Article of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Article 240 - The Ladakh High Court sitting regulation was promulgated under Article 240 of the Constitution. This provision empowers the President to make regulations for specified Union Territories, and the 2026 Ladakh regulation was issued under Article 240 read with Section 58(2) of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. Static GK link: Ladakh became a separate Union Territory on 31 October 2019 under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. It continues to share the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh with the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Question 12

What front-of-pack warning format did FSSAI propose in August 2026 for packaged foods exceeding specified levels of sugar, salt or saturated fat?

Accepted Answer

Red hexagonal warning labels - The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India proposed prominent red hexagonal warning labels on the front of packaged foods that exceed specified levels of sugar, salt or saturated fat. The proposal, placed before the Supreme Court in August 2026 , is intended to make nutrition risks easier for consumers to identify and is expected to be introduced in phases. Static GK link: FSSAI is a statutory food regulator established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 . Its administrative ministry is the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare , and its head office is in New Delhi .

Question 13

FSSAI, which proposed new front-of-pack warning labels in August 2026, was established under which Act?

Accepted Answer

Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 - FSSAI was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 . The law created a single statutory authority for laying down science-based food standards and regulating manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import so that safe and wholesome food is available to consumers. The authority was in the news for its proposed red front-of-pack warnings in August 2026 . Static GK link: The Act is Central Act No. 34 of 2006 . FSSAI functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and its headquarters is at FDA Bhawan, New Delhi .

Question 14

Who succeeded King Harald V of Norway after his death on 28 August 2026?

Accepted Answer

Crown Prince Haakon, as King Haakon VIII - Crown Prince Haakon succeeded his father King Harald V and took the regnal name King Haakon VIII . King Harald V died on 28 August 2026 at the age of 89 , after reigning since 1991 . Under Norway's constitutional system, the next person in the line of succession automatically becomes monarch when the reigning king or queen dies. Static GK link: Norway is a constitutional monarchy . Article 6 of the Norwegian Constitution deals with the order of succession to the throne. The monarch is formally the country's head of state.

Question 15

Which capital-currency pair is correctly matched with Norway, where King Haakon VIII ascended the throne in August 2026?

Accepted Answer

Oslo - Norwegian krone - The correct pair is Oslo - Norwegian krone . Oslo is Norway's capital, while the Norwegian krone is the country's currency. Norway drew international attention after King Haakon VIII succeeded King Harald V on 28 August 2026 . Static GK link: Norway is a Nordic country in Northern Europe and is a constitutional monarchy. It is a member of NATO but not of the European Union. The national legislature is the Storting . Norway shares land borders with Sweden, Finland and Russia.

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