Daily Current Affairs Quiz 5 August 2026: 15 Important GK MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams

Question 1

Which wetland was designated as India's 101st Ramsar Site on 3 August 2026?

Accepted Answer

Glaw Lake, Arunachal Pradesh - Glaw Lake in Tawang district, Arunachal Pradesh was designated as India's 101st Ramsar Site on 3 August 2026 . It also became the first wetland from Arunachal Pradesh to receive Ramsar recognition . &bull; Landscape &rarr; Eastern Himalayas &bull; Type &rarr; pristine freshwater lake fed by perennial mountain streams &bull; Reported biodiversity &rarr; over 150 tree species and 49 orchid species Static GK link: The Ramsar Convention is an intergovernmental treaty for the conservation and wise use of wetlands. It was adopted at Ramsar, Iran , in 1971 , and India became a contracting party with effect from 1 February 1982 .

Question 2

The Ramsar Convention, linked with the designation of Glaw Lake, was adopted in which country?

Accepted Answer

Iran - The Ramsar Convention was adopted at Ramsar in Iran in 1971 . The convention provides the global framework for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources . &bull; India joined the convention &rarr; 1 February 1982 &bull; Glaw Lake designation &rarr; raised India's total to 101 Ramsar Sites &bull; State milestone &rarr; first Ramsar Site of Arunachal Pradesh Static GK link: A Ramsar Site is formally recognised as a Wetland of International Importance . Wetlands perform key ecological functions such as flood moderation, groundwater recharge, biodiversity support and carbon storage. The convention encourages countries to maintain the ecological character of listed wetlands.

Question 3

What rank did India receive in the Environmental Performance Index 2026?

Accepted Answer

176th among 177 countries - India was ranked 176th among 177 countries in the Environmental Performance Index 2026 , with an overall score of 22.46 . &bull; Air-quality rank &rarr; 174th &bull; Biodiversity-related rank &rarr; 174th &bull; Climate-change category rank &rarr; 130th &bull; Improvement over the previous decade &rarr; about 7.47 points Static GK link: The index is associated with Yale University and assesses countries across broad areas such as environmental health, ecosystem vitality and climate-policy performance . Reports and indices are commonly tested through the publisher, India's rank, the top-ranked country and the number of countries assessed.

Question 4

Which country topped the Environmental Performance Index 2026 with a score of 74.79?

Accepted Answer

Estonia - Estonia topped the Environmental Performance Index 2026 with a score of 74.79 . Luxembourg ranked second and the United Kingdom ranked third. &bull; India &rarr; 176th of 177 countries &bull; India's score &rarr; 22.46 &bull; Lowest-ranked country &rarr; Laos , with 21.78 Static GK link: Estonia is a Baltic country in Northern Europe. Its capital is Tallinn , and it is a member of the European Union and the euro area . In exam questions on indices, distinguish the ranking organisation, the latest topper, India's position and the measured dimensions.

Question 5

Nauru officially adopted which constitutional name in August 2026?

Accepted Answer

Republic of Naoero - Nauru officially adopted the constitutional name Republic of Naoero in August 2026 after a constitutional amendment approved in May 2026 . Naoero is the island's traditional indigenous name. &bull; Purpose &rarr; preservation of indigenous identity, language and heritage &bull; Expected country-code change &rarr; NRU to NRO &bull; Official term for citizens &rarr; dei-Naoero &bull; Approximate population &rarr; 12,000 Static GK link: The country lies in the Central Pacific region of Oceania . Its administrative centre is the Yaren district , its currency is the Australian Dollar , and it became independent in 1968 .

Question 6

What is the total financial outlay of the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana?

Accepted Answer

Rs 99,446 crore - The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) has a total financial outlay of Rs 99,446 crore . It completed one year of implementation on 1 August 2026 . &bull; Implementation period &rarr; 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2027 &bull; First-time employees formalised in the first year &rarr; more than 72 lakh &bull; Implementing ministry &rarr; Ministry of Labour and Employment &bull; Implementation agency &rarr; Employees' Provident Fund Organisation Static GK link: EPFO administers major social-security schemes for organised-sector workers, including provident fund, pension and employee-linked insurance arrangements.

Question 7

The Centre of Excellence for Handloom Technology inaugurated on 3 August 2026 is located at which institution?

Accepted Answer

IIT Delhi - Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated the Centre of Excellence for Handloom Technology at IIT Delhi on 3 August 2026 . The centre aims to combine traditional weaving knowledge with artificial intelligence, digital monitoring and product innovation. &bull; Five-year training target &rarr; at least 1,000 weavers, faculty members and professionals &bull; Digital tools &rarr; Handloom 4.0, Handloom e-Vidya and HandloomX &bull; Design platform &rarr; Kalagriha Handloom Studio Static GK link: The initiative supports the textile sector's 5F vision : Farm to Fibre to Fabric to Fashion to Foreign . The administrative ministry is the Ministry of Textiles .

Question 8

Which bulletin was launched by the Cotton Corporation of India to provide farmers weather, market-price and cotton-quality advisories?

Accepted Answer

Kapas Darshan - The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) launched the Kapas Darshan bulletin on its 56th Foundation Day , observed on 1 August 2026 in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. &bull; Purpose &rarr; timely weather, market-price and cotton-quality advisories &bull; Digital support &rarr; Kapas Kisan Mobile App &bull; Cotton productivity mission &rarr; Kapas Kanti, with Rs 5,659 crore over five years &bull; 2026-27 seed-cotton MSP increase &rarr; 7% Static GK link: CCI was established in 1970 , is headquartered in Navi Mumbai , and works under the Ministry of Textiles . It is the principal government agency for cotton MSP operations.

Question 9

India's Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan identifies how many priority conservation landscapes across Northeast India?

Accepted Answer

14 - India's Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan identifies 14 priority conservation landscapes across Northeast India. It was highlighted alongside International Clouded Leopard Day on 4 August 2026 . &bull; Monitoring tools &rarr; camera traps, genetics and environmental DNA &bull; Field platform &rarr; M-STrIPES &bull; Main approach &rarr; habitat restoration, community participation and stronger forest corridors &bull; Conservation status &rarr; Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List Static GK link: The recognised species are Neofelis nebulosa and Neofelis diardi . The clouded leopard occurs in Northeast India, the Himalayas, Southeast Asia and southern China, and it is the state animal of Meghalaya .

Question 10

Exercise ROTOR CLAP-III, conducted at Pokhran on 1-2 August 2026, was organised by which service?

Accepted Answer

Indian Air Force - The Indian Air Force conducted the third edition of Exercise ROTOR CLAP-III at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan on 1-2 August 2026 . It was a counter-unmanned aerial systems exercise. &bull; Platforms &rarr; Apache, Mi-25/35, Prachand, Chinook, Mi-17 and Dhruv helicopters &bull; Activities &rarr; live missile and rocket firing, reconnaissance, troop insertion and casualty evacuation &bull; Objective &rarr; validate helicopter-based counter-drone tactics and rapid-response procedures Static GK link: Pokhran is located in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan . Counter-UAS systems are designed to detect, track, identify and neutralise hostile unmanned aerial vehicles.

Question 11

Who assumed charge as acting Central Vigilance Commissioner from 3 August 2026?

Accepted Answer

A. S. Rajeev - A. S. Rajeev assumed charge as the acting Central Vigilance Commissioner from 3 August 2026 . This appointment was listed among the day's important one-line current-affairs updates. &bull; Office &rarr; Central Vigilance Commission &bull; Role &rarr; apex vigilance institution for supervising vigilance administration in the Union government framework &bull; Exam focus &rarr; appointee, office and date of assumption of charge Static GK link: The Central Vigilance Commission was initially created in 1964 following recommendations of the Santhanam Committee . It later received statutory status through the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 .

Question 12

SBI Research forecast approximately what real GDP growth for India in Q1 of FY 2026-27?

Accepted Answer

7.0% - SBI Research forecast approximately 7% GDP growth for India in the first quarter of FY 2026-27. The estimate was higher than the RBI's earlier projection of 6.6% . &bull; Period &rarr; Q1 FY27 &bull; Forecasting institution &rarr; SBI Research &bull; Comparison point &rarr; RBI's earlier 6.6% estimate Static GK link: Gross Domestic Product measures the value of final goods and services produced within a country's domestic territory during a specified period. India's official national-accounts estimates are released by the National Statistical Office under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation . Real GDP adjusts output for price changes.

Question 13

According to the 5 August 2026 current-affairs update, banking services covered what share of India's inhabited villages?

Accepted Answer

99.92% - Banking coverage in India reportedly reached 99.92% of inhabited villages , indicating near-universal access to banking services. &bull; Measured unit &rarr; inhabited villages &bull; Reported coverage &rarr; 99.92% &bull; Broader significance &rarr; expansion of formal financial access and last-mile banking connectivity Static GK link: Financial inclusion seeks to provide affordable access to savings, payments, credit, insurance and pension services. Important delivery channels include bank branches, Business Correspondents , mobile banking and digital-payment infrastructure. The Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana , launched in 2014 , is a major national programme aimed at expanding access to basic banking accounts and financial services.

Question 14

What is the name of the indigenous vaccine developed against African Swine Fever?

Accepted Answer

MA-104 - The indigenous vaccine named MA-104 was developed against African Swine Fever to protect pigs and reduce livestock losses. The development featured in the day's science and agriculture one-liners. &bull; Target disease &rarr; African Swine Fever &bull; Target animal &rarr; pigs &bull; Intended benefit &rarr; disease protection and reduction of livestock losses Static GK link: African Swine Fever is a highly contagious viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs. It does not infect humans, but outbreaks can cause severe economic damage to pig farming. In examination questions, distinguish African Swine Fever from classical swine fever and from zoonotic influenza infections.

Question 15

World Breastfeeding Week 2026 was observed during which period?

Accepted Answer

1-7 August - World Breastfeeding Week 2026 was observed from 1-7 August . The observance promotes awareness of breastfeeding and the importance of support for mothers. &bull; Duration &rarr; seven days &bull; Annual period &rarr; first week of August &bull; Core focus &rarr; breastfeeding awareness, maternal support and infant nutrition Static GK link: World Breastfeeding Week is coordinated globally by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action with support from international health organisations. The observance is linked to the 1990 Innocenti Declaration on the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding. Questions commonly test the dates, theme and associated health organisations.

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