Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 22 August 2026MCQs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams
Practice the Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 22 August 2026 with 15 MCQs and explanations. Questions sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express, selected for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exam preparation. Topics covered include Polity, Governance, Social Issues and Education.
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Q1Which Act contained the definition of 'industry' under Section 2(j) that was at the centre of the recent Supreme Court verdict?
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Which Act contained the definition of 'industry' under Section 2(j) that was at the centre of the recent Supreme Court verdict?
Answer: Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
Section 2(j) of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 defined 'industry'. The recent nine-judge bench verdict dealt with the interpretation of this section, which has now been repealed and replaced by the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · easy
Q2Which committee reviewed the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and recommended reforms?
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Which committee reviewed the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and recommended reforms?
Answer: Radhakrishnan Committee
The article explicitly mentions the Radhakrishnan Committee, which reviewed the NTA's functioning and recommended stronger standard operating procedures, better data security, and other reforms. The other committees are historical education commissions not related to NTA review.
Education · Governance · easy
Q3Which ministry/department is primarily responsible for implementing the FDI policy changes mentioned in the news?
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Which ministry/department is primarily responsible for implementing the FDI policy changes mentioned in the news?
Answer: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
The FDI policy is formulated and implemented by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The article explicitly credits the 'Commerce and Industry Ministry' for the announcement.
Economy · Security · International Relations · easy
Q4Which Act was amended in 2025 to allow the creation of Urban Disaster Management Authorities?
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Which Act was amended in 2025 to allow the creation of Urban Disaster Management Authorities?
Answer: The Disaster Management Act, 2005
The article explicitly mentions the 'Disaster Management Act, 2005' and its 2025 amendment (Section 41A) which allows state governments to constitute Urban Disaster Management Authorities. The other options are unrelated acts.
Environment · Governance · Infrastructure · easy
Q5Which ministry is primarily responsible for the new smartphone manufacturing scheme announced in the news?
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Which ministry is primarily responsible for the new smartphone manufacturing scheme announced in the news?
Answer: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
The article mentions IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw as the key official, indicating the scheme falls under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), which oversees electronics manufacturing policies.
Economy · Science Tech · Governance · easy
Q6Which framework is the Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) associated with?
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Which framework is the Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) associated with?
Answer: Quad
IPMDA was launched under the Quad (India, Australia, Japan, USA) framework in 2022. It is a key Quad initiative focused on maritime security and domain awareness in the Indo-Pacific region.
International Relations · Security · Economy · easy
Q7Which ministry is primarily responsible for the implementation of the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system in India?
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Which ministry is primarily responsible for the implementation of the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system in India?
Answer: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
The NHAI, which operates under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), is the nodal agency implementing MLFF. The article mentions MoRTH issuing new National Highway Fee Rules and NHAI taking decisions like mandating HSRP and 'One Vehicle, One FASTag'.
Infrastructure · Science Tech · Economy · easy
Q8Which US law was invoked to impose the 50% tariffs on Canadian products?
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Which US law was invoked to impose the 50% tariffs on Canadian products?
Answer: Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930
The article states that President Trump invoked Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, a Depression-era law (Smoot-Hawley tariffs) that had never been used before for imposing tariffs. Options A, B, and D are other US trade laws but not mentioned in the news.
International Relations · Economy · History · easy
Q9Which ministry/department is primarily responsible for metro rail projects in India?
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Which ministry/department is primarily responsible for metro rail projects in India?
Answer: Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
As per the article, the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) issued a statement defending metro expansion and is responsible for urban transport policy, including metro rail projects. The Ministry of Railways only operates the Kolkata Metro; other metro corporations are under state/central urban development ministries.
Infrastructure · Governance · Economy · easy
Q10Which ministry publishes the 'Road Accident in India' report that provides data on pedestrian deaths?
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Which ministry publishes the 'Road Accident in India' report that provides data on pedestrian deaths?
Answer: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
The article mentions the 'Road Accident in India' report is by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). This is the nodal ministry for road safety data.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · Infrastructure · State Governance · easy
Q11Consider the following statements regarding the 'triple test' for defining 'industry':
1. The triple test requires that the activity must have a profit motive.
2. The test includes systematic activity, cooperation between employer and employee, and production/distribution of goods or services.
3. The triple test was laid down by a seven-judge Supreme Court bench in 1978.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the 'triple test' for defining 'industry':
1. The triple test requires that the activity must have a profit motive.
2. The test includes systematic activity, cooperation between employer and employee, and production/distribution of goods or services.
3. The triple test was laid down by a seven-judge Supreme Court bench in 1978.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 2 and 3
Statement 1 is incorrect because the triple test explicitly held that the absence of profit motive is irrelevant. Statements 2 and 3 are correct as per the 1978 Bangalore Water Supply judgment.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · hard
Q12Consider the following statements regarding the reforms suggested by former UGC chairman M Jagadesh Kumar for NTA:
1. He recommended replacing NTA with a new agency to address security concerns.
2. He proposed three key reforms: secure the entire exam lifecycle, build permanent professional expertise, and improve examination centres.
3. The Radhakrishnan Committee's recommendations include 46 major action points.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the reforms suggested by former UGC chairman M Jagadesh Kumar for NTA:
1. He recommended replacing NTA with a new agency to address security concerns.
2. He proposed three key reforms: secure the entire exam lifecycle, build permanent professional expertise, and improve examination centres.
3. The Radhakrishnan Committee's recommendations include 46 major action points.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 2 and 3
Statement 1 is incorrect because Kumar said replacing NTA 'may not be the most useful answer' and instead advocated for deep structural strengthening. Statement 2 is correct as the article lists three priority areas. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions '46 of the committee's major action points'.
Education · Governance · hard
Q13Consider the following statements regarding the revised FDI policy:
1. The revised policy allows foreign entities with non-controlling beneficial ownership from land-bordering countries of up to 10% to invest without prior government approval.
2. The government has mandated that the majority shareholding and control of the investee entity must remain with resident Indian citizens or entities.
3. All 29 FDI proposals reported under the revised framework originated from land-bordering countries like China and Nepal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the revised FDI policy:
1. The revised policy allows foreign entities with non-controlling beneficial ownership from land-bordering countries of up to 10% to invest without prior government approval.
2. The government has mandated that the majority shareholding and control of the investee entity must remain with resident Indian citizens or entities.
3. All 29 FDI proposals reported under the revised framework originated from land-bordering countries like China and Nepal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Statement 1 is correct: the revised framework allows non-controlling beneficial ownership up to 10%. Statement 2 is correct: the Cabinet decision required majority shareholding and control to be with resident Indian citizens/entities. Statement 3 is incorrect: the 29 proposals came from jurisdictions like Mauritius, USA, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, and Cayman Islands, not necessarily from LBCs themselves.
Economy · Security · International Relations · hard
Q14In which year did the seven-judge Supreme Court bench deliver the landmark judgment in Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board vs A Rajappa, laying down the triple test?
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In which year did the seven-judge Supreme Court bench deliver the landmark judgment in Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board vs A Rajappa, laying down the triple test?
Answer: 1978
The seven-judge bench delivered the judgment in 1978, establishing the triple test that has been used to define 'industry' for decades.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · medium
Q15According to the article, how many of the Radhakrishnan Committee's major action points had been implemented by the government as of July 2026?
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According to the article, how many of the Radhakrishnan Committee's major action points had been implemented by the government as of July 2026?
Answer: 35
The article states: 'The government had also reported in July that 35 of the committee’s 46 major action points had been implemented.' The other options are distractors: 46 is the total, 40 and 30 are not mentioned.
Education · Governance · medium
Topics Covered
- Polity
- Governance
- Social Issues
- Education
- Economy
- Security
- International Relations
- Environment
- Infrastructure
- Science Tech
- History
- State Governance
Relevant for UPSC Prelims, MPSC, SSC CGL, Banking , Teaching and State PSC exams.
Articles Covered
- SC’s Nine-Judge Bench Split: ‘Industry’ Definition Retains 1978 Triple Test for Pending Cases
- Ex-UGC Chairman Kumar Proposes 3 NTA Reforms: Secure Lifecycle, Build Permanent Expertise, Upgrade Centres
- Revised FDI Norms for Land-Bordering Countries Attract ₹4,895.65 Cr Investment (29 Proposals)
- Urban Floods & Heat Islands: Disaster Management Act 2025 Amendment & Finance Commission Inclusion of Heatwaves
- ₹62,500 Cr Smartphone Manufacturing Scheme: Two-Track Strategy for PLI Successor & Indian Brands
- Quad IPMDA Initiative: Strengthening Maritime Domain Awareness for Unimpeded Indo-Pacific Trade
- NHAI Expands Digital Local Pass to 121 Plazas, Aims MLFF on All Highways by March 2029
- US Imposes 50% Tariffs on $20 Billion Canadian Goods; Canada Retaliates Under Section 338 of Tariff Act 1930
- India Metro Expansion at 1,100 km: Ridership Gaps vs Urban Needs – Key Facts
- AP Pedestrian Safety Policy 2026: SC Recognises Right to Walk, 36,526 Pedestrian Deaths in 2024, Section 198A Fine
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