Question 1

What topics are covered in the 10 August 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 10 August 2026 quiz covers Economy, International Relations, Security, Governance with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 10 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 ministry is primarily responsible for petroleum and natural gas policy in India?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) is the nodal ministry for all matters related to petroleum and natural gas in India. In the article, MoPNG clarified India’s measures to pre-empt sanctions exposure.

Question 6

Which ministry is primarily responsible for the Government e Marketplace (GeM)?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Commerce and Industry, The article is written by the Minister of Commerce and Industry, and GeM operates under this ministry. It was launched by the Prime Minister in 2016 as a transformative digital initiative for public procurement.

Question 7

Which ministry is primarily responsible for the implementation of the VB-G RAM G scheme?

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Ministry of Rural Development, The article mentions that an official from the Ministry of Rural Development responded about the scheme's implementation. The ministry oversees all rural employment guarantee programmes, including MGNREGS and now VB-G RAM G.

Question 8

Which ministry is primarily responsible for the administration of tribunals in India, as related to the Tribunals Reforms Bill?

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Ministry of Law and Justice, The Ministry of Law and Justice oversees the functioning of tribunals, including appointments and reforms. The Tribunals Reforms Bill is a legislative measure under its purview. Other ministries handle specific tribunals (e.g., Income Tax Appellate Tribunal under Finance), but overall administration falls under Law and Justice.

Question 9

Which constitutional articles empower the President to notify the initial lists of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes?

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Articles 341 and 342, Under Article 341, the President specifies the list of Scheduled Castes, and under Article 342, the list of Scheduled Tribes. Only Parliament can modify these lists. Article 340 deals with the appointment of a Backward Classes Commission.

Question 10

Which Union Territory is set to lead the caste enumeration in the second phase of Census 2027?

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Ladakh, The article explicitly states that Ladakh, one of the country's two youngest Union Territories, is set to lead the way in demonstrating how caste will be enumerated for the first time in Independent India.

Question 11

Which treaty formed the foundational basis of defence cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, as mentioned in the article?

Accepted Answer

1951 Treaty of Friendship, The article states that the Pakistan-Saudi defence relationship began with the 1951 Treaty of Friendship, which provided the basis for subsequent military training, advisory support, and deployment of personnel.

Question 12

Which body is responsible for providing financial assistance for the commercialisation of indigenous technology in India?

Accepted Answer

Technology Development Board, The article mentions the Technology Development Board (TDB) as the body overseeing the deep-tech fund. TDB is a statutory body under the Department of Science and Technology that provides financial assistance for technology commercialisation.

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR)?

Accepted Answer

Fee paid by merchant to bank, MDR is the fee a merchant pays its bank to accept a digital payment, as defined in the article. The other options describe different entities.

Question 14

Which organization is primarily responsible for uranium mining in India?

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Uranium Corporation of India Ltd (UCIL), The article mentions UCIL as the state-owned corporation that currently mines uranium domestically. DAE oversees the sector, but UCIL is the mining entity.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding India’s crude oil imports in June 2026:

1. Russia’s share in India’s oil imports hit an all-time high of 48%.

2. India’s total crude oil imports increased compared to June 2025.

3. The discount on Russian oil for India declined sharply between April and June 2026.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: Russia’s share hit 48% in June 2026. Statement 2 is incorrect: total crude imports were 18.2 MMT, which was 13% lower than June 2025. Statement 3 is correct: the discount fell from $77.7/tonne in April to $10.6/tonne in June.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Government e Marketplace (GeM):

1. GeM was launched in 2016 to replace the Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals.

2. Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) account for over 60% of the Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) on GeM.

3. A recent IIT Delhi study found that GeM generated a monetised benefit of ₹86,571.69 crore over the last three financial years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: GeM replaced the opaque Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals. Statement 2 is incorrect: MSEs account for approximately 60% of orders by volume and over 45% of GMV, not over 60% of GMV. Statement 3 is correct: the IIT Delhi study (Jul-Aug 2026) confirmed the ₹86,571.69 crore benefit. Hence option C is correct.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding VB-G RAM G:

1. It guarantees 125 days of wage employment per rural household in a financial year.

2. The scheme was launched on July 1, 2025, replacing MGNREGS.

3. In July 2026, women contributed 63% of the total person-days generated under the scheme.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: VB-G RAM G provides 125 days wage employment (up from 100 under NREGS). Statement 2 is incorrect: the scheme began on July 1, 2026, not 2025. Statement 3 is correct: the Ministry reported 63% women participation, exceeding the statutory one-third requirement.

Question 18

What was the discount per tonne on Russian oil for India in June 2026?

Accepted Answer

$10.6 per tonne, The article states the discount declined from $77.7 per tonne in April 2026 to $10.6 per tonne in June 2026. The other options are distractors.

Question 19

According to the article, what was the cumulative Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of GeM after 10 years of operation?

Accepted Answer

₹20 lakh crore, The article states that the cumulative GMV is about ₹20 lakh crore. The other options are distractors: ₹5 lakh crore is the annual GMV crossed in the last two financial years, while ₹10 and ₹15 lakh crore are not mentioned.

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