Daily Current Affairs Quiz 9 & 10 August 2026: 15 Important GK MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams

Question 1

What total outlay was approved for the GOBARdhan Scheme announced in August 2026?

Accepted Answer

Rs 23,731 crore - The Union Cabinet approved the GOBARdhan Scheme with a total outlay of Rs 23,731 crore . The programme is to be implemented by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas for 10 years , from FY27 to FY36, with a major focus on expanding compressed biogas production. Static GK link: GOBARdhan is associated with converting organic and biodegradable waste into useful products such as biogas, compressed biogas and bio-slurry . The wider GOBARdhan initiative was launched in 2018 and has also been linked with rural solid-waste management under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen).

Question 2

What does the acronym GOBARdhan stand for in the Government of India's waste-to-wealth initiative?

Accepted Answer

Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan - GOBARdhan stands for Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan . The initiative promotes productive use of cattle dung, agricultural residue and other biodegradable waste. In August 2026, the Union Cabinet approved a national unified scheme for compressed biogas with an outlay of Rs 23,731 crore . Static GK link: CBG stands for Compressed Bio Gas. The broader GOBARdhan initiative follows a waste-to-wealth approach by converting organic waste into energy and nutrient-rich bio-slurry. The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti has served as the coordinating department for the wider initiative.

Question 3

How many NBFCs did the Reserve Bank of India identify in the Upper Layer for 2026-27?

Accepted Answer

17 - The Reserve Bank of India identified 17 Non-Banking Financial Companies in the Upper Layer for 2026-27. Among the new additions mentioned in the current-affairs update were REC, PFC, IRFC and HUDCO , while Tata Sons continued to remain in the category. Static GK link: RBI's Scale Based Regulation framework classifies NBFCs into Base, Middle, Upper and Top Layers according to factors such as size, activity and systemic importance. NBFC stands for Non-Banking Financial Company . The Upper Layer contains NBFCs requiring enhanced regulatory scrutiny because of their potential systemic impact.

Question 4

RBI extended the implementation of its revised loan-recovery and recovery-agent framework to which date?

Accepted Answer

1 January 2027 - The Reserve Bank of India extended the implementation date of its revised loan-recovery and recovery-agent framework to 1 January 2027 . The earlier implementation date was 1 October 2026 , giving regulated entities additional time to align their systems and procedures with the revised requirements. Static GK link: The Reserve Bank of India was established on 1 April 1935 under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 . It was nationalised in 1949 . RBI performs functions including monetary-policy management, currency issuance, banking regulation and supervision of important segments of India's financial system.

Question 5

Who became the Indian Air Force's first woman fighter pilot to successfully complete the Fighter Combat Leader course?

Accepted Answer

Bhawana Kanth - Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth became the Indian Air Force's first woman Fighter Combat Leader after successfully completing the Fighter Combat Leader course at TACDE, Gwalior , Madhya Pradesh. The achievement marked another important milestone for women officers serving in combat aviation roles in the IAF. Static GK link: TACDE stands for Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment and is a premier Indian Air Force institution for advanced air-combat training. The Indian Air Force was officially established on 8 October 1932 . Bhawana Kanth, Avani Chaturvedi and Mohana Singh were among the pioneering women inducted into the IAF fighter stream.

Question 6

What is the approximate operational range of India's Agni-4 ballistic missile?

Accepted Answer

4,000 km - Agni-4 has an approximate range of 4,000 kilometres . The indigenously developed missile is a two-stage surface-to-surface ballistic missile and can carry a payload of up to approximately 1,000 kilograms . Its testing formed part of India's continuing validation of strategic missile capabilities. Static GK link: The Agni series forms an important part of India's land-based strategic missile capability. Ballistic missiles follow a powered boost phase followed largely by an unpowered ballistic trajectory toward their target. India's strategic missile programmes have been developed with major involvement of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) .

Question 7

Which description correctly identifies India's Agni-4 missile?

Accepted Answer

Two-stage surface-to-surface ballistic missile - Agni-4 is an indigenously developed two-stage surface-to-surface ballistic missile . The August 2026 current-affairs update places its approximate range at 4,000 km and its payload capability at up to 1,000 kg . These characteristics distinguish it from cruise, air-to-air and anti-tank missile systems. Static GK link: A surface-to-surface missile is launched from a land or sea surface platform against a surface target. A ballistic missile differs from a cruise missile because most of its journey follows a ballistic trajectory after the powered phase, while a cruise missile remains aerodynamically powered and guided through much of its flight.

Question 8

Who won the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz 2026 chess title after finishing with 23.5 points?

Accepted Answer

R Praggnanandhaa - Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa won his maiden Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz title in Missouri, USA. He finished with 23.5 points , having won the rapid section before maintaining his overall lead through the blitz phase of the competition. Static GK link: FIDE is the international governing body for chess. It was founded in 1924 in Paris. In tournament chess, rapid and blitz use shorter time controls than classical chess, placing greater emphasis on quick calculation and practical decision-making. A player receives the title of Grandmaster , chess's highest standard open title, under FIDE's title regulations.

Question 9

Who ranked as India's most valuable celebrity in Kroll's Celebrity Brand Valuation 2025 report?

Accepted Answer

Shah Rukh Khan - Shah Rukh Khan ranked first in Kroll's Celebrity Brand Valuation 2025 report, with an estimated brand value of USD 177.9 million . Ranveer Singh was ranked second and Virat Kohli third in the ranking highlighted by the current-affairs article. Static GK link: Brand valuation seeks to estimate the economic value associated with a brand, taking into account factors such as endorsement strength, commercial reach and future earnings potential. Celebrity brand rankings are different from personal net-worth rankings because they focus specifically on the commercial value of the celebrity as a brand rather than total assets owned by the individual.

Question 10

Who was appointed as the first woman Aide-de-Camp to the Chief of the Indian Army?

Accepted Answer

Captain Shivani - Captain Shivani was appointed as the first woman Aide-de-Camp to the Chief of the Indian Army . The appointment represents an important milestone for the expanding participation of women officers in significant staff and operational roles within the Indian Army. Static GK link: An Aide-de-Camp (ADC) is a military officer who serves as a personal staff officer or assistant to a senior military commander or high constitutional authority. The Indian Army traces its present institutional form to the armed forces reorganised after Independence. The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, while the Chief of the Army Staff is the professional head of the Indian Army.

Question 11

Which Indian badminton player won the women's singles title at the Victor Korea Masters 2026?

Accepted Answer

Ashmita Chaliha - Indian badminton player Ashmita Chaliha won the women's singles title at the Victor Korea Masters 2026 . The victory was among the key international sports achievements highlighted in the combined current-affairs update for 9 and 10 August 2026. Static GK link: International badminton is governed by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) . The organisation was founded in 1934 as the International Badminton Federation and adopted its present name in 2006 . A standard badminton match is played as the best of three games, with each game normally played to 21 points under the rally-point scoring system.

Question 12

Which Indian pair won gold at the World Youth Transnational Bridge Championship?

Accepted Answer

Sagnik Roy and Sayantan Kushari - Indian bridge players Sagnik Roy and Sayantan Kushari won the gold medal at the World Youth Transnational Bridge Championship . Their success added another international medal to India's achievements in mind sports highlighted in the 9 and 10 August current-affairs compilation. Static GK link: Contract bridge is normally played by four players divided into two partnerships, using a standard 52-card deck . The World Bridge Federation (WBF) is the international governing body for the sport. Bridge differs from chess because partnership communication through the regulated bidding system is a central part of competitive play before the card-playing phase begins.

Question 13

Nagasaki Day 2026 marked which anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki?

Accepted Answer

81st anniversary - Nagasaki Day is observed annually on 9 August . In 2026 , the observance marked the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan, which took place on 9 August 1945 during the closing stages of the Second World War. Static GK link: The first wartime atomic bombing took place at Hiroshima on 6 August 1945 , followed by Nagasaki three days later. Japan announced its acceptance of surrender on 15 August 1945 , while the formal surrender documents were signed on 2 September 1945 , marking the formal end of World War II.

Question 14

What was the 2026 theme of the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples?

Accepted Answer

Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Well-being - The 2026 theme of the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples was 'Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Well-being' . The theme highlighted the contribution of Indigenous midwives as caregivers and holders of traditional knowledge and emphasised protection of culturally rooted systems of health and well-being. Static GK link: The observance was established by the United Nations General Assembly and is held annually to draw attention to the rights, cultures and challenges of Indigenous Peoples worldwide. The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was adopted by the General Assembly in 2007 .

Question 15

On which date is the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples observed annually?

Accepted Answer

9 August - The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples , also commonly referred to as World Tribal Day , is observed annually on 9 August . The 2026 observance focused on the theme 'Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Well-being'. Static GK link: The date commemorates the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations in 1982 . The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the international observance in 1994 . Indigenous-peoples issues within the UN system are also addressed through bodies including the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues , which advises on economic, social, cultural, environmental, education, health and human-rights matters.

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