Question 1

What topics are covered in the 7 August 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 7 August 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Science Tech, Economy with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 7 August 2026 daily quiz for UPSC preparation?

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Attempt the quiz after reading the daily current affairs. Focus on understanding the explanation for each question. Link each topic to your static GK notes for comprehensive preparation.

Question 3

How many MCQs should I practice daily for competitive exams?

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Experts recommend 10-20 current affairs MCQs daily. This takes only 5-7 minutes but significantly improves retention through active recall, which is more effective than passive reading.

Question 4

Are these quiz questions based on The Hindu and Indian Express?

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Yes. All questions are derived from important news articles published in The Hindu and Indian Express, filtered and ranked by AI for exam relevance across UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exams.

Question 5

Which act was amended by Section 44(3) of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023?

Accepted Answer

Right to Information Act, 2005, The article states that Section 44(3) of the DPDP Act amended Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act 2005, facilitating public authorities to blankly refuse information on the ground that the details sought were of a 'personal' nature.

Question 6

Which ministry is primarily responsible for enforcing the Information Technology Rules, 2021, as amended?

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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, The IT Rules are framed under the Information Technology Act, 2000, which is administered by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). This ministry is responsible for all matters related to cyber laws, digital governance, and regulation of intermediaries.

Question 7

Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the GOBARdhan (National Circular Bioenergy) Scheme?

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Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, The article explicitly states that the GOBARdhan scheme is to be implemented by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. This aligns with its focus on compressed biogas (CBG) as a substitute for CNG in the petroleum sector.

Question 8

Which agency issued the new guidelines for planned re-entry of space objects as mentioned in the news?

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Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), The article states that IN-SPACe issued the document titled 'Norms, Guidelines and Procedures for Implementation of Indian Space Policy-2023 in Respect of Authorisation for Undertaking Planned Re-entry of Space Objects'. ISRO is the space agency, DoS is the parent department, PRL is a research lab. Hence option B is correct.

Question 9

Which article of the Constitution empowers the state to make special provisions for the advancement of socially and educationally backward classes?

Accepted Answer

Article 15(4), Article 15(4) specifically allows the state to make special provisions for the advancement of any socially and educationally backward classes of citizens or for SCs and STs. This is the constitutional basis for the Tamil Nadu GO in question.

Question 10

Which statutory body under the Department of Science and Technology acts as a Second-Level Fund Manager for the RDI Fund?

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Technology Development Board (TDB), The article states that the Technology Development Board (TDB), a statutory body under the Department of Science and Technology, has been selected as one of the two Second-Level Fund Managers (SLFMs) for the RDI Fund. BIRAC is the other SLFM but is a Section 8 company under DBT, not a statutory body under DST.

Question 11

Which international military alliance does Turkey, one of the signatories of the Jeddah defence pact, belong to?

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NATO, Turkey is a member of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), as explicitly mentioned in the article. The other options are incorrect: Warsaw Pact is defunct, SCO is primarily political/security (Turkey is a dialogue partner, not member), and CSTO is a Russia-led alliance.

Question 12

Anuradha Thakur, quoted in the news, is the Economic Affairs Secretary under which ministry?

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Ministry of Finance, The Economic Affairs Secretary heads the Department of Economic Affairs in the Union Ministry of Finance, which handles economic policy, external finance and investment treaty matters. The article quotes Secretary Anuradha Thakur on the Model BIT review.

Question 13

Which agency is primarily responsible for investigating the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case?

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Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), The CBI is the premier investigating agency for serious crimes, and the article explicitly states that the CBI filed the charge sheet in this case. The NTA is the exam conducting body, not the investigation agency.

Question 14

Which state presented its first Agriculture Budget under Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay?

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Tamil Nadu, The article explicitly states that Tamil Nadu's first Agriculture Budget was presented under Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. This is a direct static fact from the news.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's observations on the DPDP Act and RTI Act:

1. The DPDP Act 2023 applies only to data in digital form.

2. The RTI Act 2005 originally allowed public authorities to blankly refuse personal information without any conditions.

3. The Supreme Court said journalists are a special category with unreserved access to data.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1, Statement 1 is correct: The court said DPDP law is only concerned with data in digital form. Statement 2 is incorrect: RTI Act originally had conditions - exemption only if information had no relation to public activity or would cause unwarranted invasion of privacy, and public interest could override. Statement 3 is incorrect: The court said journalists cannot be considered a 'special category' with unreserved access.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the amended IT Rules, 2021:

1. The deadline for social media platforms to remove sensitive content has been reduced from 24 hours to 2 hours.

2. The amendments were introduced on February 10, 2026, and primarily target deepfakes and other AI-generated content.

3. The grievance redressal timeline has been increased from 36 hours to 72 hours.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct: the deadline for sensitive content removal is now 2 hours (from 24 hours). Statement 2 is correct: the amendments were introduced on February 10, 2026, targeting deepfakes and AI-generated content. Statement 3 is incorrect: the grievance redressal timeline has been reduced from 72 hours to 36 hours, not increased.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Appropriation Bill:

1. The Appropriation Bill is classified as a Money Bill under Article 110 of the Constitution.

2. The Rajya Sabha can amend the Appropriation Bill and return it to the Lok Sabha.

3. The government cannot withdraw any money from the Consolidated Fund without passing the Appropriation Act.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: Appropriation Bill is a Money Bill under Article 110. Statement 2 is incorrect: The Rajya Sabha can only discuss and recommend amendments, not amend the bill itself. Statement 3 is correct: Article 114 requires an Appropriation Act for withdrawals. Hence option B is correct.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the Vikram-1 launch:

1. Vikram-1 is India's first privately developed orbital rocket, launched under 'Mission Aagaman'.

2. The rocket carried a total of six payloads, all of which were injected into Low Earth Orbit.

3. India became the third country in the world to achieve private orbital launch capability.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: Vikram-1 is indeed the first privately developed orbital rocket and the mission is called 'Mission Aagaman'. Statement 2 is incorrect: only two satellites (SCOPE and Grahaa) were injected into Low Earth Orbit; the remaining four payloads remained on the upper stage for in-orbit experiments. Statement 3 is correct: the article explicitly says India is the third country to achieve this feat. Hence option C is correct.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the Madras High Court judgment on the Tamil Nadu GO:

1. The High Court held that a person who embraces Islam cannot claim the status of backward class (Muslim).

2. The High Court observed that Islam does not have a caste hierarchy and therefore classifying sects as backward is antithetical to Quranic injunctions.

3. The High Court upheld the constitutional validity of Paragraph 3 of the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct: the HC held that a convert to Islam cannot claim backward class status. Statement 2 is correct: the HC noted that Islam preaches equality and thus categorizing sects as backward is against Quranic teachings. Statement 3 is incorrect: the HC did not uphold Paragraph 3; it was the 1951 judgment in G. Michael vs S. Venkateswaran that upheld its validity. The HC in this case quashed the GO, but did not directly rule on Paragraph 3.

Question 20

Which section of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 amended the Right to Information Act, 2005?

Accepted Answer

Section 44(3), The article explicitly states that 'Section 44(3) of the DPDP Act has amended Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act' to facilitate blanket refusal of personal information. The other options are not mentioned in the article.

Question 21

According to the amended IT Rules, 2021, what is the new timeline for social media intermediaries to remove unlawful content after receiving valid directions from a government or court?

Accepted Answer

3 hours, The amended rules specify that social media intermediaries must remove unlawful content within 3 hours of receiving valid, reasoned directions from the appropriate government or a court. Previously, this timeline was 36 hours. The 2-hour deadline applies specifically to sensitive content like nudity or impersonation.

Question 22

According to the article, what was the total number of road fatalities in India in 2024?

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1.77 lakh, The article mentions that a total of 1.77 lakh people died in road accidents in 2024, an increase of 2.31% from 2023 when 1.73 lakh fatalities were recorded. The other options are close distractors but only 1.77 lakh is correct.

Question 23

According to the Tracxn report mentioned in the article, what is the total equity funding raised by the Indian SpaceTech ecosystem through July 2026?

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$871 million, The Tracxn report states that total equity funding has reached $871 million across 241 rounds. $495 million is the amount raised by Bengaluru-based companies alone. $205 million is Hyderabad's share, and $80 million is Chennai's share. Hence option B is correct.

Question 24

On which date did the Madras High Court deliver its judgment quashing the Tamil Nadu Government Order on reservation for Muslim converts?

Accepted Answer

June 25, 2024, The article states that the High Court judgment of June 25 had held that a person who embraces Islam cannot claim the status of backward class (Muslim). March 9, 2024 is the date of the GO, and August 7, 2026 is the date of the Supreme Court hearing.

Question 25

According to the petitioners in the Supreme Court, what is the primary effect of Section 44(3) of the DPDP Act on the right to privacy?

Accepted Answer

It turns the right to privacy on its head by extending it to protect the state and public functionaries, The article states that petitioners, represented by advocate Vrinda Grover, submitted that the provision 'has turned the fundamental right to privacy on its head' - the right meant to protect citizens from state incursion has been extended to protect the state and public functionaries from RTI disclosures.

Question 26

What is the primary consequence for a social media intermediary that fails to comply with its obligations under the amended IT Rules, 2021?

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It will lose the safe harbour exemption under Section 79 of the IT Act, The amended rules state that intermediaries failing to comply will lose the exemption available for third-party content under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act. This makes them liable for further legal action or prosecution under applicable laws. The other options, while possible under other provisions, are not the primary consequence mentioned in the article.

Question 27

What is the primary objective of the GOBARdhan scheme as described in the article?

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To reduce India's dependence on imported natural gas by boosting domestic CBG production, The article states that India imports about half its natural gas requirements, and boosting CBG production will help reduce imports and insulate the domestic market from supply shocks. The scheme aims to increase CBG production nearly 10-fold through blending obligations and capital support.

Question 28

What was the primary objective of the memorandum issued by the Department of Space (DoS) as mentioned in the article?

Accepted Answer

To curb the exodus of scientists working on critical missions like Gaganyaan, The article clearly states that DoS issued a memorandum to curb the exodus of scientists and engineers working on critical missions of national importance, such as Gaganyaan. It asked directors not to accept voluntary retirement or resignation requests from Group 'A' scientific/technical personnel associated with these missions until their realisation. Options A, C, and D are not mentioned as objectives of the memorandum.

Question 29

What is the primary objective of the Tamil Nadu Government Order of March 9, 2024, regarding reservation for Muslim converts?

Accepted Answer

To ensure that persons from backward classes who convert to Islam do not lose reservation benefits solely due to conversion, The article explicitly states that the object of the GO was to ensure that persons belonging to socially and educationally backward communities are not deprived of reservation benefits solely on account of conversion to Islam, thereby creating a level playing field by preserving affirmative action benefits despite change of religion.

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