Question 1

What topics are covered in the 8 August 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 8 August 2026 quiz covers Economy, International Relations, Security, Governance with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 8 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 US legislative body passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026?

Accepted Answer

Senate, The article explicitly states that the US Senate voted 86-11 in favor of the bill. The House of Representatives will consider it next, but the Senate is the body that passed it initially.

Question 6

Which US legislative body passed the Russia sanctions bill that seeks 100% tariffs on India?

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The Senate, The article states that the U.S. Senate passed the bill by an 86-11 vote. The House of Representatives will consider it next. The Senate is one of the two chambers of Congress.

Question 7

Which US legislative body passed the 'Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026' that authorizes up to 100% tariffs on India?

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US Senate, The US Senate passed the bill with an 86-11 vote. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for approval before going to the President for signature.

Question 8

Which strait lies between Iran and Oman and is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments?

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Strait of Hormuz, The Strait of Hormuz is located between Iran and Oman, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. It is a vital chokepoint for oil tankers, with about 20% of global oil passing through it before the US-Iran war.

Question 9

Which statutory body is the custodian of the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund mentioned in the news?

Accepted Answer

Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), The article states that the ANRF, a statutory body under the Ministry of Science and Technology, is the custodian of the RDI Fund. CSIR, DST, and ISRO are other research bodies but not the custodian of this specific fund.

Question 10

Which committee of the Reserve Bank of India is responsible for setting the repo rate?

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Monetary Policy Committee, The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is a statutory committee constituted under Section 45ZB of the RBI Act, 1934. It decides the policy repo rate to achieve the inflation target set by the government. The other options are not involved in rate-setting.

Question 11

Which Supreme Court judgment introduced the creamy layer concept for Other Backward Classes (OBCs)?

Accepted Answer

Indra Sawhney (1992), The Indra Sawhney judgment (1992) established the creamy layer for OBCs. Davinder Singh dealt with sub-categorisation of SC/STs. M. Nagaraj dealt with reservation in promotions. The Mandal Commission recommended OBC reservation but was not a judgment.

Question 12

Which constitutional provision mandates that a minimum of five judges of the Supreme Court shall decide cases involving a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Article 145(3), Article 145(3) of the Constitution of India provides that no fewer than five judges of the Supreme Court shall decide any case involving a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the Constitution. Article 143 deals with the President's power to seek the Supreme Court's opinion, Article 131 covers original jurisdiction, and Article 32 is the right to constitutional remedies.

Question 13

Which treaty, signed in 1923, is identified in the article as the root cause of Turkey's Kurdish question?

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Treaty of Lausanne, The article explicitly states that the Kurdish question can be traced back to the Treaty of Lausanne (1923), when the newly founded Turkish Republic adopted a centralized nation-state model that marginalized ethnic minorities, including Kurds.

Question 14

Consider the following statements regarding the US bill on Russian oil sanctions:

1. The bill proposes a blanket 500% tariff on all buyers of Russian energy.

2. The bill includes a provision allowing the US president to waive its application.

3. India is the largest buyer of Russian crude oil globally.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 2, Statement 1 is incorrect because the original 500% tariff was diluted to a maximum of 100% on only the top five buyers. Statement 2 is correct as the article mentions the presidential waiver provision. Statement 3 is incorrect; India is the second-largest buyer, not the largest (China is the largest).

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the U.S. Russia sanctions bill:

1. The bill allows the President to impose 100% tariffs on goods from the top five importers of Russian oil.
2. The bill was passed unanimously by the Senate.
3. The bill extends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 until 2031.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article: 'It allows President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on goods from countries that are the top five importers of Russian oil and gas.' Statement 2 is incorrect because the vote was 86-11, not unanimous. Statement 3 is correct: 'the bill would extend till 2031 the expiration date of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996.' Hence option C is correct.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the US sanctions bill:

1. The bill automatically imposes 100% tariffs on all imports from India, China, Azerbaijan, Hungary, and Slovakia.

2. The bill extends the expiration date of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to 2031.

3. India is the largest buyer of Russian crude oil among the five targeted countries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 2, Statement 1 is incorrect because the tariffs are discretionary, not automatic — the President has authority to impose them. Statement 2 is correct as the bill extends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to 2031. Statement 3 is incorrect because China is the largest buyer of Russian crude; India is the second-largest.

Question 17

According to Kpler data, what was India's daily Russian oil import volume in June-July 2026?

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2.7 million barrels per day, The article states that India's Russian oil imports rose to 2.7 million barrels per day (bpd) in June-July 2026, accounting for well over half of New Delhi's total oil imports.

Question 18

What was the vote count in the U.S. Senate for the Russia sanctions bill?

Accepted Answer

86-11, The article explicitly states: 'The bill... was approved by the Senate by an 86-11 vote.' The other options are close distractors that do not match the reported figure.

Question 19

By what percentage did India's imports of Russian crude rise in June 2026, according to the article?

Accepted Answer

34%, The article states that Indian imports of Russian crude rose sharply through 2026, climbing 34% in June alone to record levels. The other options are distractors: 50% refers to existing US tariffs, 86% is the Senate vote margin, and 25% was the additional tariff imposed in August 2025.

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