Daily Current Affairs Quiz 4 August 2026: 15 Important GK MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams

Question 1

The development projects inaugurated and initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Andhra Pradesh on 1 August 2026 were worth more than what amount?

Accepted Answer

Rs 17,900 crore - Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth more than Rs 17,900 crore in Andhra Pradesh on 1 August 2026 . The package covered aviation, semiconductors, highways, renewable energy and employment-oriented infrastructure. &bull; Bhogapuram airport &rarr; Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport &bull; Airport cost &rarr; over Rs 5,640 crore &bull; Semiconductor project &rarr; ASIP Technologies Project , about Rs 2,500 crore Static GK link: Andhra Pradesh was reorganised in 2014 under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, creating the separate state of Telangana.

Question 2

After Parliament's 2026 amendment, what is the total sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court of India, including the Chief Justice of India?

Accepted Answer

38 judges - The total sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court of India was increased to 38 judges , including the Chief Justice of India. Parliament raised the number of judges other than the CJI from 33 to 37 . &bull; Previous total strength &rarr; 34 &bull; Original 1950 composition &rarr; one Chief Justice and seven other judges &bull; Pending cases reported on 1 January 2026 &rarr; over 92,000 Static GK link: The number of judges is prescribed through the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 , while the Court itself is established under Article 124.

Question 3

Which constitutional article establishes the Supreme Court of India and empowers Parliament to prescribe its number of judges?

Accepted Answer

Article 124 - Article 124 provides for the establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court of India. It allows Parliament to determine the number of judges by law, which is why the sanctioned strength can be changed through amendments to the relevant statute. &bull; Current sanctioned strength after the 2026 change &rarr; 38 judges , including the CJI &bull; Governing statute &rarr; Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 Static GK link: Article 136 concerns the Supreme Court's special-leave jurisdiction, Article 214 provides for a High Court in each state, and Article 226 gives High Courts writ jurisdiction.

Question 4

The Assam government released the first tranche of 2026 interim flood assistance amounting to how much?

Accepted Answer

Rs 160 crore - The Government of Assam released Rs 160 crore as the first tranche of interim flood assistance on 3 August 2026 . The support targeted more than 75,000 households severely affected by floods. &bull; Interim assistance per identified household &rarr; Rs 15,000 &bull; Extra support in Sivasagar and Charaideo &rarr; Rs 10,000 &bull; Transfer mode &rarr; direct credit to beneficiaries' bank accounts Static GK link: The Brahmaputra is Assam's principal river system. Disaster-response financing in India operates through State and National Disaster Response Funds under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 .

Question 5

The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026 received presidential assent under which constitutional provision governing reserved State Bills?

Accepted Answer

Article 201 - Presidential consideration of a State Bill reserved by the Governor is governed by Article 201 . President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026 on 31 July 2026 . &bull; Prior notice for intended conversion &rarr; 60 days &bull; Notice authority &rarr; District Magistrate &bull; Maximum imprisonment for specified violations &rarr; up to 7 years &bull; Repeat offenders &rarr; up to 10 years Static GK link: Article 200 deals with a Governor's options on State Bills, while Article 201 applies after a Bill has been reserved for the President.

Question 6

The Favara-UPI corridor operationalised in 2026 links India's UPI with the instant payment system of which country?

Accepted Answer

Maldives - The Favara-UPI cross-border payment corridor links India's Unified Payments Interface with Maldives ' instant payment system, Favara. It enables real-time person-to-person transfers between the two countries. &bull; Indian partner &rarr; NPCI International Payments Limited &bull; Regulators &rarr; Reserve Bank of India and Maldives Monetary Authority &bull; Initial use cases &rarr; family-maintenance and gift remittances &bull; Currency settlement &rarr; Maldivian Rufiyaa transfers credited in Indian Rupees Static GK link: UPI is operated by the National Payments Corporation of India , an umbrella organisation for retail payments and settlement systems in India.

Question 7

The second BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group meeting under India's 2026 presidency was hosted in which city?

Accepted Answer

Hyderabad - The second BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group meeting was held in Hyderabad on 4-5 August 2026 under India's BRICS Presidency. It was organised by the Department of Personnel and Training. &bull; Inaugural authority &rarr; DoPT Secretary Rachna Shah &bull; Key themes &rarr; transparency, asset recovery, fugitive offenders and cross-border corruption &bull; Emerging risk area &rarr; FinTech and digital assets Static GK link: BRICS originally brought together Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The grouping is a platform for cooperation among major emerging economies.

Question 8

SEBI's GARUDA framework introduced in August 2026 is intended to streamline scheme launches by which type of investment vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Alternative Investment Funds - The GARUDA framework introduced by the Securities and Exchange Board of India applies to scheme filings and launches by Alternative Investment Funds . It seeks to reduce procedural delays while retaining regulatory oversight. &bull; Related compliance update &rarr; digital-accessibility audit deadline extended to 31 October 2026 &bull; Coverage &rarr; digital platforms operated by SEBI-regulated entities &bull; Objective &rarr; equal access for persons with disabilities Static GK link: SEBI became a statutory regulator under the SEBI Act, 1992 . It regulates India's securities market and protects investor interests.

Question 9

Under IRDAI's amended insurer ownership rules effective from 1 August 2026, which is the lowest listed shareholding threshold requiring regulatory scrutiny?

Accepted Answer

5% - The lowest listed approval threshold under the amended IRDAI ownership framework is 5% . Other specified thresholds are 10%, 25%, 50% and 75% , and prior approval is also required when an entity becomes the single largest shareholder. &bull; Effective date &rarr; 1 August 2026 &bull; Coverage &rarr; direct and specified indirect ownership changes &bull; Regulatory concern &rarr; arrangements designed to avoid the 5% threshold Static GK link: IRDAI derives its statutory basis from the IRDA Act, 1999 and is headquartered in Hyderabad .

Question 10

India's first sovereign-backed maritime insurance product was launched under which programme?

Accepted Answer

Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool - India's first sovereign-backed maritime insurance product was launched under the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool . It is designed to provide domestic risk cover for Indian shipping interests and reduce reliance on overseas insurance and reinsurance markets. &bull; Sector &rarr; shipping and maritime-risk insurance &bull; Main beneficiaries &rarr; Indian shipowners and maritime-sector participants &bull; Policy objective &rarr; expand domestic insurance capacity and retain premiums within India Static GK link: Marine insurance covers risks associated with ships, cargo and maritime liabilities. India's maritime-development policy also includes port modernisation, coastal connectivity and domestic shipping capacity.

Question 11

SBI Research projected India's real GDP growth in Q1 of FY 2026-27 at approximately what rate?

Accepted Answer

7.0% - SBI Research projected India's real GDP growth at around 7% for Q1 of FY 2026-27, covering April-June 2026. This was higher than the cited RBI projection of 6.6% . &bull; Q1 inflation cited &rarr; 3.9% &bull; June passenger-vehicle sales growth &rarr; 24.1% year-on-year &bull; Export growth &rarr; 15.5% &bull; IIP growth &rarr; 7.3% Static GK link: India's official national-income estimates are compiled by the National Statistical Office under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

Question 12

Exercise ROTOR CLAP III, concluded in Rajasthan, primarily tested which operational capability?

Accepted Answer

Counter-drone operations - The Indian Air Force's Exercise ROTOR CLAP III primarily tested counter-drone and counter-unmanned aerial system operations . It was conducted in Rajasthan to evaluate responses to emerging low-altitude drone threats. &bull; Core tasks &rarr; detection, tracking and neutralisation of hostile drones &bull; Systems assessed &rarr; sensors, command networks and neutralisation platforms &bull; Operational value &rarr; layered defence and interoperability under realistic field conditions Static GK link: The Indian Air Force was established on 8 October 1932 . Air Force Day is observed annually on 8 October.

Question 13

The Indian Navy's DSC A24, launched at Titagarh in Kolkata, is the fifth and final vessel of which project?

Accepted Answer

Diving Support Craft project - DSC A24 is the fifth and final vessel of the Diving Support Craft project . It was launched at Titagarh in Kolkata and built by Titagarh Rail Systems Limited . &bull; Design &rarr; twin-hull or catamaran configuration &bull; Approximate displacement &rarr; 300-400 tonnes &bull; Indigenous content &rarr; nearly 70% of main and auxiliary equipment &bull; Role &rarr; diving and underwater maintenance operations Static GK link: Catamaran designs use two parallel hulls, generally providing improved stability, deck area and sea-keeping for specialised support tasks.

Question 14

The Ministry of AYUSH collaboration for artificial-intelligence applications in traditional medicine was signed with which national mission?

Accepted Answer

IndiaAI Mission - The Ministry of AYUSH entered into a collaboration with the IndiaAI Mission to promote artificial-intelligence applications in traditional medicine. AYUSH stakeholders will gain access to datasets, models, specialised toolkits and computing infrastructure. &bull; National repository &rarr; AIKosh &bull; Initial validity &rarr; 2 years &bull; Financial commitment in the agreement &rarr; nil for both parties &bull; Parent ministry of IndiaAI &rarr; Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Static GK link: AYUSH expands to Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy.

Question 15

The newly identified catfish species Pseudolaguvia khairii was discovered in which river of Odisha?

Accepted Answer

Budhabalanga River - The new freshwater catfish species Pseudolaguvia khairii was discovered in the Budhabalanga River in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. Its name honours Khairi, the Royal Bengal tigress associated with Similipal Tiger Reserve. &bull; Taxonomic order &rarr; Siluriformes &bull; Publication &rarr; Zootaxa &bull; Genus habitat &rarr; fast-flowing hillstream river systems &bull; Scientific value &rarr; improved documentation of eastern India's freshwater biodiversity Static GK link: Scientific naming follows binomial nomenclature, using a genus name followed by a species epithet; both are conventionally written in italics.

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