10 Questions • Daily Quiz
1. India and China resumed border trade via which historic mountain pass in Sikkim from 1 August 2026 after a six-year suspension?
A) Shipki La
B) Nathu La
C) Lipulekh Pass
D) Jelep La
✓ Answer: B) Nathu La
Nathu La border trade in East Sikkim resumed on 1 August 2026 after being suspended since 2020.
2. What is the official theme for World Breastfeeding Week 2026, observed from 1st to 7th August?
A) Support Breastfeeding for a Healthier Planet
B) Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works
C) Step Up for Breastfeeding: Educate and Support
D) Enabling Breastfeeding: Making a Difference for Working Parents
✓ Answer: B) Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works
The Ministry of Women and Child Development observes World Breastfeeding Week 2026 under this theme.
3. Who led the Indian boxing contingent as 10 Indian boxers entered the finals at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on 1 August?
A) Nikhat Zareen
B) Lovlina Borgohain
C) Mary Kom
D) Jasmine Lamboria
✓ Answer: B) Lovlina Borgohain
Lovlina Borgohain led a record 10 Indian boxers reaching the CWG 2026 finals in Glasgow.
4. Which upgraded regulatory framework for streamlined, one-time customer verification came into effect across Indian banks and insurance companies on 1 August 2026?
A) e-KYC Express
B) CKYC 2.0
C) DigiKYC Plus
D) Unified-KYC Portal
✓ Answer: B) CKYC 2.0
CKYC 2.0 launched on 1 August 2026, eliminating repeated document submissions for financial institutions.
5. The Ministry of Ayush signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which entity to integrate Artificial Intelligence into traditional healthcare systems?
A) NITI Aayog
B) C-DAC
C) IndiaAI
D) ISRO
✓ Answer: C) IndiaAI
Ministry of Ayush partnered with IndiaAI to harness artificial intelligence for traditional medicine and digital healthcare.
6. The Reserve Bank of India approved the appointment of Samir Mirza Maindargi as the CEO of which cooperative bank effective 1 August 2026?
A) Saraswat Cooperative Bank
B) Sanmati Sahakari Bank Ltd.
C) Cosmos Cooperative Bank
D) Abhyudaya Cooperative Bank
✓ Answer: B) Sanmati Sahakari Bank Ltd.
RBI approved Samir Mirza Maindargi's appointment as CEO of Sanmati Sahakari Bank for five years from August 1.
7. What is the name of India's integrated air and missile defense shield framework highlighted in August 2026 strategic defence developments?
A) Mission Sudarshan Chakra
B) Project Akash Raksha
C) Mission Trishul Shield
D) Project Vayu Rakshak
✓ Answer: A) Mission Sudarshan Chakra
Mission Sudarshan Chakra aims to build a multi-layered, AI-integrated air and missile defense grid for India.
8. The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the PM-KISAN scheme from FY 2026-27 to 2030-31 with what total financial outlay?
A) ₹2.50 lakh crore
B) ₹3.15 lakh crore
C) ₹4.00 lakh crore
D) ₹1.85 lakh crore
✓ Answer: B) ₹3.15 lakh crore
Cabinet approved PM-KISAN extension up to FY 2030-31 with a ₹3.15 lakh crore financial allocation.
9. Under the revised guidelines effective August 2026, what is the mandatory time frame within which a newborn should receive breast milk (the 'Golden Hour')?
A) Within 30 minutes
B) Within the first hour after birth
C) Within 2 hours
D) Within 6 hours
✓ Answer: B) Within the first hour after birth
The 'Golden Hour' guidance mandates initiating colostrum feeding within the first 60 minutes of birth.
10. The Indian Army Chief launched a special 'Xtreme Weather Grade Diesel' in late July/August 2026 for operations in which region?
A) Coastal Defense Zones
B) High-Altitude and Sub-Zero Military Posts
C) Desert Border Patrols
D) Deep Sea Naval Fleets
✓ Answer: B) High-Altitude and Sub-Zero Military Posts
The specialized diesel prevents fuel freezing at high altitudes and extreme winter operational sites.