Daily Current Affairs Quiz 8 August 2026: 15 Important GK MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams

Question 1

What is the total financial outlay approved for the GOBARdhan - National Circular Bioenergy Scheme in August 2026?

Accepted Answer

Rs 23,731 crore - The Union Cabinet approved the GOBARdhan - National Circular Bioenergy Scheme with a total financial outlay of Rs 23,731 crore on 6 August 2026 . • Implementation period → FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36 • Nodal ministry → Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas • Principal fuel → Compressed Biogas (CBG) • Feedstocks include cattle dung, agricultural residue and municipal waste. Static GK link: The scheme supports the SATAT initiative , launched in 2018 . SATAT promotes production and use of compressed biogas as a cleaner transport and energy fuel.

Question 2

Under the GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme, what mandatory CBG blending trajectory is specified from FY27 onward?

Accepted Answer

3% in FY27, 4% in FY28 and 5% from FY29 - The approved framework specifies mandatory CBG blending of 3% in FY27 , 4% in FY28 and 5% from FY29 onward for specified CNG and PNG segments. • Administered price cited → Rs 2,110 per MMBTU • Minimum pricing horizon → 10 years • Eligible greenfield projects can receive support of up to Rs 2 crore per TPD of installed capacity. Static GK link: CBG means Compressed Biogas . The programme links waste management with the circular economy by converting biodegradable waste into usable energy while also supporting the broader SATAT ecosystem.

Question 3

What is the key implication of the UPI-related legislation passed by the Lok Sabha as reported in August 2026?

Accepted Answer

It created an enabling framework for permitted charges without imposing an immediate UPI fee - The Lok Sabha passed legislation creating an enabling legal framework under which the Central Government may permit charges on notified digital-payment transactions, including Unified Payments Interface (UPI) . It did not itself impose an immediate charge on UPI payments. • Related law → Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 • Transaction-related fee discussed → Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) Static GK link: UPI stands for Unified Payments Interface . For examination purposes, distinguish between an enabling legal provision , which provides authority to act, and an actual notification or rule that brings a charge into effect.

Question 4

The Rs 8,970.20 crore Guwahati-Tezpur NH-15 corridor approved in August 2026 will be developed under which mode?

Accepted Answer

Built-Operate-Transfer Toll Mode - The Guwahati-Tezpur NH-15 corridor will be developed under the Built-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Toll Mode . The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the project on 6 August 2026 . • Length → 135.871 km • Capital cost → approximately Rs 8,970.20 crore • Emergency Landing Facility → 4.9 km in the Tezpur Bypass • Major bypasses → five . Static GK link: Under a BOT arrangement, the private concessionaire builds and operates an infrastructure asset for a specified period before transferring it according to the concession framework.

Question 5

Which banknote denominations are proposed for initial focus under RBI's polymer banknote plan announced in August 2026?

Accepted Answer

Rs 10 and Rs 20 - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plans to initially focus on Rs 10 and Rs 20 denominations while introducing polymer banknotes, with the proposed transition targeted for the beginning of FY28 . • Proposed substrate → Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) • Expected lifespan → around 3-4 times that of conventional paper notes • Initial requirement cited → 68,000 reams . Static GK link: The RBI was established on 1 April 1935 and is headquartered in Mumbai . The polymer-note initiative is linked with RBI's Utkarsh 2029 agenda.

Question 6

Which regulator granted Standard Chartered in-principle approval for wealth-management operations from GIFT City in August 2026?

Accepted Answer

International Financial Services Centres Authority - Standard Chartered received in-principle approval from the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) on 6 August 2026 to launch wealth-management operations and distribute capital-market products from GIFT City , Gujarat. • Proposed services → cross-border investment and offshore wealth solutions • The approval expands its presence beyond institutional banking • Standard Chartered became the first foreign bank to begin operations in GIFT City in 2020 . Static GK link: IFSCA was established in April 2020 under the IFSCA Act, 2019 . Its headquarters is in Gandhinagar, Gujarat .

Question 7

The ABHA Scan and Register facility crossed which major OPD registration milestone as reported in August 2026?

Accepted Answer

25 crore registrations - The National Health Authority (NHA) crossed more than 25 crore OPD registrations through the ABHA Scan and Register facility, marking a major digital-health milestone under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) . • Registration method → QR code-based digital registration • Purpose → faster and more paperless OPD registration • ABHA enables individuals to use a digital identity for accessing and managing health information. Static GK link: ABHA stands for Ayushman Bharat Health Account , while ABDM stands for Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission . The implementing authority mentioned in the source is the National Health Authority .

Question 8

Who became the first woman pilot to qualify as a Fighter Combat Leader after completing the course at TACDE, Gwalior, in August 2026?

Accepted Answer

Bhawana Kanth - Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth became the first woman pilot to qualify as a Fighter Combat Leader after completing the course at TACDE, Gwalior on 6 August 2026 . • Course duration cited → 20 weeks • FCL training prepares pilots to lead complex air-to-air and air-to-ground combat operations • Kanth was commissioned in June 2016 as one of India's first three women fighter pilots. Static GK link: TACDE stands for Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment . It was established in 1971 and received its present designation in 1972 .

Question 9

The Vetri Vaanmagal Scheme, launched to train women as drone pilots for precision farming, belongs to which state?

Accepted Answer

Tamil Nadu - The Tamil Nadu Government launched the Vetri Vaanmagal Scheme on 6 August 2026 as part of its agriculture initiatives for 2026-27. It combines women's economic empowerment with drone-based precision agriculture. • Training institution → Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) • Overall target → 500 candidates , including 100 women drone operators • Drone-purchase assistance → 50% subsidy for 50 women • Subsidy allocation → Rs 2.50 crore . Static GK link: Training is to be conducted through TNAU's Remote Pilot Training Organisation , linking agricultural mechanisation with precision-farming technology.

Question 10

Which mission's crew completed the full seed-to-seed rice harvest aboard China's Tiangong Space Station in August 2026?

Accepted Answer

Shenzhou-23 - China's Shenzhou-23 crew completed what the supplied source describes as the first full seed-to-seed rice harvest in a space environment aboard the Tiangong Space Station on 5 August 2026 . • Research focus → crop regeneration and genetic stability in microgravity • Potential application → long-duration crewed missions to the Moon and Mars • Growth chambers controlled light, temperature, humidity and nutrient delivery. Static GK link: Tiangong means 'Heavenly Palace'. It is operated by the China Manned Space Agency , or CMSA, orbits at roughly 400 km , and has the principal modules Tianhe, Wentian and Mengtian .

Question 11

General Concurrence Percolation, developed to improve long-distance quantum communication networks, was developed by scientists at which institution?

Accepted Answer

Bose Institute - Scientists at Bose Institute, Kolkata developed the General Concurrence Percolation (GCP) framework on 6 August 2026 to improve the efficiency of long-distance quantum communication networks. • Researchers → Dr Deep Nath and Prof Soumen Roy • Approach → a geometric routing strategy applied to quantum entanglement • Objective → stronger long-distance links with fewer resources and a lower minimum entanglement threshold. Static GK link: Bose Institute was founded by Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose in 1917 . It is an autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology .

Question 12

Approximately how much does a single water sample test cost using IIT Guwahati's E-Eye contamination detection system?

Accepted Answer

Rs 2 - The E-Eye portable water-contamination detection system developed by IIT Guwahati has an approximate testing cost of only Rs 2 per sample . The estimated device cost is around Rs 3,500 . • Detectable contaminants include arsenic, lead, iron, chromium, fluoride and Escherichia coli • Scientific basis → Beer-Lambert law combined with optical sensing and digital electronics • Research support → Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Static GK link: IIT Guwahati was established in 1994 . The E-Eye research findings were published in the IEEE Sensors Journal .

Question 13

For which period is the Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign scheduled?

Accepted Answer

9-17 August 2026 - The Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign is scheduled from 9 to 17 August 2026 . It was launched by Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and is linked with the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram . • Nodal ministry → Ministry of Culture • Special initiative → Suryapath Tiranga global relay through Indian Missions • Har Ghar Tiranga was originally launched in 2022 . Static GK link: Vande Mataram was composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and was adopted as India's National Song on 24 January 1950 .

Question 14

National Handloom Day, which commemorates the launch of the Swadeshi Movement in 1905, is observed annually on which date?

Accepted Answer

7 August - National Handloom Day is observed annually on 7 August and commemorates the launch of the Swadeshi Movement in 1905 . The source notes that the 12th National Handloom Day included the presentation of 22 awards . • Sant Kabir Handloom Awards → three • National Handloom Awards → 19 • Sant Kabir Handloom Award amount cited → Rs 3.5 lakh . Static GK link: The Swadeshi Movement began in 1905 in the context of opposition to the partition of Bengal and encouraged the use of indigenous goods and industries.

Question 15

What is the total strength of the Goa Legislative Assembly, where legislation has been notified to facilitate Scheduled Tribe representation?

Accepted Answer

40 seats - The Goa Legislative Assembly has a total strength of 40 seats . The Central Government notified legislation intended to facilitate political representation for Scheduled Tribes in the Assembly. • Related law → Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Act • The supplied source states that the legislation has received Presidential assent • Implementation requires constituency readjustment or delimitation-related action and further Election Commission action. Static GK link: The measure concerns reserved representation in a state legislative assembly. For exams, distinguish passage and notification of legislation from the subsequent constituency readjustment required for operational implementation.

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