Daily Current Affairs Quiz 26 August 2026 | 15 MCQs for UPSC & State PCS
UPSCJOURNAL Editorial TeamAugust 26, 2026
Daily Current Affairs Quiz - 26 August 2026
15 MCQs | UPSC / State PCS
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Q1.
The recently discussed Aravalli is related to which of the following?
Correct Answer: B. Helicopter engine
Explanation: Aravalli is a 3,500-4,000 shaft-horsepower helicopter engine being developed through the HAL-Safran joint venture SAFHAL. It is intended for future platforms such as the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) and DBMRH.
Q2.
Consider the following statements regarding SAFHAL:
1.It is a joint venture between HAL and Safran Helicopter Engines.
2.It is associated with the development of the Aravalli engine.
3.Safran is a Japanese aerospace company.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer: B. 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Safran is a French aerospace and defence company. SAFHAL is the HAL-Safran joint venture working on the Aravalli helicopter engine. Extra Fact: HAL is a defence public-sector aerospace company under India's Ministry of Defence.
Q3.
The India-Japan Startup Roundtable held in August 2026 primarily focused on:
Correct Answer: B. Startup investment and deep-technology cooperation
Explanation: Discussions focused on startups, investors, universities, incubators and deep-tech sectors such as AI, semiconductors, robotics and advanced manufacturing.
Q4.
With reference to India-Japan relations, consider the following statements:
1.India and Japan have a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
2.India and Japan are members of the Quad.
3.India-Japan CEPA came into force in 2011.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation: All three statements are correct. Extra Fact: Quad members are India, Japan, Australia and the United States.
Q5.
With reference to the e-Shram Portal, consider the following statements:
1.It creates a National Database of Unorganised Workers.
2.Registered workers receive a 12-digit Universal Account Number.
3.Gig and platform workers are excluded from the portal.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer: B. 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Gig and platform workers are included within e-Shram's coverage. Extra Fact: e-Shram was launched on 26 August 2021 by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
Q6.
NDUW, often mentioned in connection with e-Shram, stands for:
Correct Answer: B. National Database of Unorganised Workers
Explanation: NDUW stands for National Database of Unorganised Workers.
Q7.
Consider the following statements about rangelands:
1.They may include grasslands.
2.They may include shrublands and drylands.
3.Every natural rangeland should ideally be converted into forest.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer: B. 1 and 2 only
Explanation: Natural rangelands are valuable ecosystems in their own right. Blanket afforestation can damage native grassland or savanna biodiversity. Extra Fact: 2026 is the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.
Q8.
UNCCD primarily deals with:
Correct Answer: B. Desertification, land degradation and drought
Explanation: UNCCD is one of the three major Rio Conventions. Extra Fact: The other two are UNFCCC for climate change and CBD for biodiversity.
Q9.
UNCCD COP17 in 2026 is being held in:
Correct Answer: B. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Explanation: UNCCD COP17 in 2026 is being held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Q10.
The Meta settlement reported on 26 August 2026 is mainly related to concerns regarding:
Correct Answer: B. Social-media harms and children's online safety
Explanation: The settlement concerns allegations involving Facebook and Instagram, including child safety, platform design and collection of children's personal information. Extra Fact: COPPA is a US law dealing with children's online privacy.
Q11.
The Strait of Hormuz connects which of the following?
Correct Answer: B. Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
Explanation: The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Oman and is one of the world's most important maritime energy chokepoints.
Q12.
Which of the following correctly describes India's vulnerability to disruption in the Strait of Hormuz?
Correct Answer: B. It can raise oil, LPG and LNG transport and insurance costs.
Explanation: Hormuz disruption can increase freight, insurance and energy-import costs, affecting inflation, current account and energy security.
Q13.
ICAT, seen in the news recently, is primarily associated with:
Correct Answer: B. Automotive testing and certification
Explanation: ICAT is primarily associated with automotive testing and certification. Extra Fact: ICAT is located at Manesar, Haryana.
Q14.
AVGC-XR refers to:
Correct Answer: B. Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality
Explanation: AVGC-XR stands for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality.
Q15.
Consider the following pairs:
1.Aravalli - Helicopter engine
2.NDUW - Unorganised workers database
3.COP17 - Ulaanbaatar
4.ICAT - Automotive testing
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Correct Answer: D. All four
Explanation: All four pairs are correctly matched.
