Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 30 August 2026MCQs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams
Practice the Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 30 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 Environment, Geography, International Relations and Disaster Management.
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Q1Which Indian ministry is primarily responsible for coordinating disaster response and mitigation for events like the Nepal floods?
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Which Indian ministry is primarily responsible for coordinating disaster response and mitigation for events like the Nepal floods?
Answer: Ministry of Home Affairs
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) oversees disaster management in India through the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). It coordinates response to natural disasters like floods, including those with transboundary impacts.
Environment · Geography · International Relations · Disaster Management · easy
Q2Which ministry is responsible for handling India's foreign policy and bilateral agreements such as the India-Uzbekistan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership?
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Which ministry is responsible for handling India's foreign policy and bilateral agreements such as the India-Uzbekistan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership?
Answer: Ministry of External Affairs
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is the nodal ministry for formulating and implementing India's foreign policy, including bilateral agreements and strategic partnerships with other countries.
International Relations · Economy · Security · easy
Q3Which Indian refinery, partly owned by Russia's Rosneft, supplied petrol to Russia in August 2026?
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Which Indian refinery, partly owned by Russia's Rosneft, supplied petrol to Russia in August 2026?
Answer: Vadinar Refinery, Gujarat (Nayara Energy)
The article states that supplies came from the Vadinar refinery in Gujarat, operated by Nayara Energy, which is half-owned by Russia's Rosneft.
International Relations · Economy · Security · easy
Q4Which country has the world's largest proven oil reserves?
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Which country has the world's largest proven oil reserves?
Answer: Venezuela
Venezuela holds the world's largest proven oil reserves, estimated at about 300 billion barrels, as mentioned in the article. Saudi Arabia and the US have large reserves but are not the largest. Iran also has significant reserves but ranks below Venezuela.
International Relations · Economy · Security · easy
Q5Which ministry is primarily responsible for handling India's bilateral relations with Uzbekistan as mentioned in the article?
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Which ministry is primarily responsible for handling India's bilateral relations with Uzbekistan as mentioned in the article?
Answer: Ministry of External Affairs
The article quotes MEA Secretary (West) Siby George and MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, indicating the Ministry of External Affairs is the nodal ministry for India-Uzbekistan diplomatic and strategic engagements.
International Relations · Economy · Security · easy
Q6Which organization deputed a yoga teacher to the Yoga Federation of Uzbekistan?
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Which organization deputed a yoga teacher to the Yoga Federation of Uzbekistan?
Answer: Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
The article states that the Yoga Federation of Uzbekistan was 'nurtured by the Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR) which had deputed a yoga teacher to it for four years.' ICCR is the nodal agency for cultural diplomacy.
International Relations · Central Asia · Diplomacy · easy
Q7Which organisation based in Kathmandu publishes evidence-based reports on Himalayan glaciology and climate tipping points?
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Which organisation based in Kathmandu publishes evidence-based reports on Himalayan glaciology and climate tipping points?
Answer: ICIMOD
The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal, conducts research and publishes reports on the Hindu Kush Himalayas, including glaciology and climate change impacts. It is directly mentioned in the article as having warned about tipping points in the region's deteriorating glaciology.
Environment · International Relations · Infrastructure · easy
Q8Consider the following statements regarding the recent Nepal floods:
1. The floods were triggered by a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) following a glacier collapse near the China-Tibet border.
2. Over 570 hydropower projects are at various stages of completion in Nepal, and 13 were damaged in the floods.
3. The Himalayan region is warming at a rate of 0.16°C per decade, which is double the global average.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the recent Nepal floods:
1. The floods were triggered by a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) following a glacier collapse near the China-Tibet border.
2. Over 570 hydropower projects are at various stages of completion in Nepal, and 13 were damaged in the floods.
3. The Himalayan region is warming at a rate of 0.16°C per decade, which is double the global average.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Statement 1 is correct: the disaster was triggered by a GLOF after a glacier collapse. Statement 2 is correct: Nepal has 570+ hydropower projects, and 13 were damaged. Statement 3 is incorrect: the Himalayan warming rate is 0.32°C per decade (double the global average of 0.16°C), not 0.16°C.
Environment · Geography · International Relations · Disaster Management · hard
Q9Consider the following statements regarding the India-Uzbekistan bilateral meeting in August 2026:
1. India and Uzbekistan decided to upgrade their ties from a Strategic Partnership to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
2. Both sides set a target of $5 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2027.
3. A Coordination Council at the level of foreign ministers was established to provide direction to cooperation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the India-Uzbekistan bilateral meeting in August 2026:
1. India and Uzbekistan decided to upgrade their ties from a Strategic Partnership to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
2. Both sides set a target of $5 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2027.
3. A Coordination Council at the level of foreign ministers was established to provide direction to cooperation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct as the ties were elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Statement 2 is incorrect because the target was set for 2030, not 2027. Statement 3 is correct as a Coordination Council at the foreign ministers' level was established. Hence option C is correct.
International Relations · Economy · Security · hard
Q10Consider the following statements:
1. India supplied 1 million barrels of petrol to Russia in the last two months as of August 2026.
2. Russia's gasoline export ban has been extended through the end of January 2027, while its diesel export ban was extended through September 1, 2026.
3. All of Russia's imported gasoline in August 2026 arrived on sanctioned tonnage.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements:
1. India supplied 1 million barrels of petrol to Russia in the last two months as of August 2026.
2. Russia's gasoline export ban has been extended through the end of January 2027, while its diesel export ban was extended through September 1, 2026.
3. All of Russia's imported gasoline in August 2026 arrived on sanctioned tonnage.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Statement 1 is correct: Indian refiners supplied 1 million barrels of gasoline in the last two months. Statement 2 is correct: Russia extended its gasoline export ban through end of January 2027 and diesel export ban through September 1, 2026. Statement 3 is incorrect: around 55% (not all) of Russia's imported gasoline in August arrived on sanctioned tonnage.
International Relations · Economy · Security · hard
Q11According to the article, how many people were reported dead and missing (including Indians) in the Nepal floods?
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According to the article, how many people were reported dead and missing (including Indians) in the Nepal floods?
Answer: Over 734 dead, 3,000 missing (320 Indians)
The article explicitly states: 'over 734 people have died, and over 3,000 others remain missing, including nearly 320 Indians.' Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they misstate the numbers.
Environment · Geography · International Relations · Disaster Management · medium
Q12What is the target for annual bilateral trade between India and Uzbekistan set during PM Modi's 2026 visit?
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What is the target for annual bilateral trade between India and Uzbekistan set during PM Modi's 2026 visit?
Answer: $5 billion by 2030
The article explicitly states that both sides set a target of $5 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2030. The current trade volume is over $1 billion.
International Relations · Economy · Security · medium
Q13According to Vortexa, what was Russia's record seaborne gasoline import rate in August 2026?
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According to Vortexa, what was Russia's record seaborne gasoline import rate in August 2026?
Answer: 125,000 barrels per day
Vortexa data showed Russia's seaborne gasoline imports surged to a record around 125,000 barrels per day in August 2026, equivalent to a projected 470,000 tonnes for the month.
International Relations · Economy · Security · medium
Q14According to Rystad Energy, how much investment is needed over the next 15 years to return Venezuelan oil production to late 1990s levels?
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According to Rystad Energy, how much investment is needed over the next 15 years to return Venezuelan oil production to late 1990s levels?
Answer: $180 billion
Rystad Energy estimated that over $180 billion would have to be invested over the next 15 years to return Venezuelan oil production to late 1990s levels, assuming a new investment cycle starts as early as 2026. The other options are distractors: $209 billion refers to potential tax revenues, and $100 billion refers to potential private investment mentioned in the article.
International Relations · Economy · Security · medium
Q15What is the bilateral trade target set between India and Uzbekistan by 2030?
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What is the bilateral trade target set between India and Uzbekistan by 2030?
Answer: USD 5 billion
The article explicitly states that both sides set a target of USD 5 billion bilateral trade by 2030. Current trade stands at about USD 1 billion. Other options are distractors.
International Relations · Economy · Security · medium
Topics Covered
- Environment
- Geography
- International Relations
- Disaster Management
- Economy
- Security
- International Relations
- Central Asia
- Diplomacy
- Infrastructure
Relevant for UPSC Prelims, MPSC, SSC CGL, Banking , Teaching and State PSC exams.
Articles Covered
- 734 Dead, 3,000 Missing in Nepal Floods: Experts Flag GLOF Risks from 13 Damaged Hydropower Plants in Himalayas
- India-Uzbekistan Elevate Ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Set $5 Billion Trade Target by 2030
- India Becomes Key Petrol Supplier to Russia as Drone Attacks Cut Refinery Output by 70%
- US-Venezuela Oil Deal: US Gains 65 Billion Barrels of Heavy Sour Crude Reserves
- India-Uzbekistan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: $5 Billion Trade Target by 2030, Uranium Supply Deal
- PM Modi's Uzbekistan Visit: $1B Trade, SCO Summit, Defence & Energy Cooperation
- Nepal Floods 2026: 4 Transborder Disaster Lessons for India, China, Nepal on GLOF & Energy Security
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