21 August 2026 Current Affairs MCQ/Quiz PDF

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1. The approved package is worth ₹13,041 crore.
2. It includes four railway multi-tracking projects.
3. The Muzaffarpur–Sitamarhi–Sonbarsa section of NH-22 will be upgraded under the Hybrid Annuity Mode.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation: The CCEA approved infrastructure projects worth ₹13,041 crore, including four railway multi-tracking projects and the four-laning of the 82.578-km NH-22 section in Bihar under HAM.

A) Corporate bonds only
B) Government securities
C) Gold ETFs
D) Real estate investment trusts

Explanation: The amendment provides specified tax exemptions to foreign institutional investors and the Bank for International Settlements on interest and certain capital gains arising from government securities.

A) Fabaceae
B) Asteraceae
C) Balsaminaceae
D) Poaceae

Explanation: Impatiens nimspurjae belongs to the genus Impatiens and the family Balsaminaceae. It was discovered in Nepal’s Myagdi district and named in honour of mountaineer Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja.

A) Nuclear research cooperation
B) Refugee education, livelihood support and socio-economic inclusion
C) Maritime security
D) Climate-finance mobilisation

Explanation: The partnership aims to promote refugee education, research, community engagement, livelihood support, self-reliance and socio-economic inclusion.

1. It focuses on women’s AI literacy and digital empowerment.
2. It was originally launched in May 2025.
3. It is associated with the National Commission for Women.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2 only
C) 2 and 3 only
D) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation: Yashoda AI is an NCW initiative aimed at equipping women with AI and digital skills. It was originally launched on 22 May 2025 at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly.

A) Prime Minister of Nepal
B) President of Nepal
C) Chief of Nepal Army
D) Defence Minister of Nepal

Explanation: Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel conferred the honorary rank on General Dhiraj Seth. The practice of conferring honorary general ranks between the two countries dates back to 1950.

A) Platinum loans
B) Silver loans
C) Commodity loans
D) Agricultural equipment loans

Explanation: Paul Merchants Finance launched exclusive silver-loan branches, initially beginning operations in Chandigarh, following RBI’s regulatory framework for lending against eligible gold and silver collateral.

A) Credit cards
B) Debit cards
C) Co-branded prepaid cards
D) Sovereign gold bonds

Explanation: The partnership combines Paramotor Digital’s technology platform with NSDL Payments Bank’s infrastructure for co-branded prepaid payment solutions.

A) 6.2%
B) 6.5%
C) 6.8%
D) 7.2%

Explanation: Ind-Ra raised its FY27 real GDP growth forecast by 10 basis points from 6.7% to 6.8%, citing factors including lower crude oil prices.

A) Tejas Mk-1A
B) AMCA
C) Astra missile programme
D) Akash missile programme

Explanation: The collaboration aims to support development and manufacturing of an indigenous combat aircraft engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme. AMCA is planned as a fifth-generation stealth multi-role aircraft.

A) US$5 million
B) US$7.5 million
C) US$10 million
D) US$15 million

Explanation: Google submitted the winning US$10 million bid for a portion of Spirit Airlines’ internal enterprise data and software assets, subject to approval by a U.S. bankruptcy court.

A) CFA Charterholder
B) Chartered Accountant
C) Investment Banker
D) Actuary

Explanation: Meyyappan achieved the record at 16 years and 141 days after completing the ACCA qualification.

A) 2009
B) 2010
C) 2012
D) 2015

Explanation: The BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRICS CCI) was established in 2012 and is headquartered in New Delhi.

A) 5.00%
B) 7.50%
C) 9.99%
D) 12.50%

Explanation: RBI approved LIC to acquire an aggregate holding of up to 9.99% of HDFC Bank’s paid-up share capital or voting rights, subject to applicable regulations. LIC’s reported existing stake was 4.11%.

A) 51%
B) 60%
C) 74%
D) 75%

Explanation: Prudential Corporation Holdings proposed acquiring a 75% majority stake in Bharti Life Insurance for approximately ₹3,500 crore, subject to other regulatory approvals.

Explanation: The indigenous NIKA2 Kisan Medium Drone, developed by Hyderabad-based AkinAnalytics, has a 16-litre spraying payload and 12-litre spreading payload, along with terrain-following, fail-safe and night-operation capabilities.

A) Male Aedes mosquitoes
B) Female Anopheles mosquitoes
C) Female Aedes mosquitoes
D) Male Anopheles mosquitoes

Explanation: Sir Ronald Ross made the landmark discovery on 20 August 1897 in Secunderabad that female Anopheles mosquitoes transmit malaria parasites between humans. He received the 1902 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his malaria research.