Daily Current Affairs 15th, 16th and 17th August 2026 Quiz
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India celebrated its 80th Independence Day on which date in 2026?
(a) 14 August 2026
((b) 15 August 2026
(c) 16 August 2026
(d) 26 January 2026
(e) 2 October 2026
Answer & Explanation
Ans. b
Explanation: According to the file, India celebrated its 80th Independence Day on 15 August 2026, marking 79 years of freedom from British rule. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag and addressed the nation from the Red Fort. The celebrations focused on 150 years of Vande Mataram and Yuva Shakti.
Q2. Where was the Meeting of Heads of BRICS Competition Authorities held on 8 August 2026?
(a) Jaipur, Rajasthan
(b) New Delhi, Delhi
(c) Udaipur, Rajasthan
(d) Bengaluru, Karnataka
(e) Mumbai, Maharashtra
Answer & Explanation
Ans.c
Explanation: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) hosted the Meeting of Heads of BRICS Competition Authorities on 8 August 2026 in Udaipur, Rajasthan, under India’s BRICS Chairship. The meeting focused on fair competition in renewable energy and digital markets.
Q3. Which state announced that India’s first government-driven Artificial Intelligence University would be established there?
(a) Telangana
(b) Karnataka
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Tamil Nadu
(e) Andhra Pradesh
Answer & Explanation
Ans.b
Explanation: According to the file, Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that India’s first government-driven Artificial Intelligence (AI) University would come up in Karnataka. The state will also establish an AI Hub as an incubation centre for AI research and development.
Under which scheme did the Karnataka Cabinet approve ₹5 lakh annual family health cover for state pensioners and their families?
(a) Karnataka Arogya Scheme
(b) Sandhya Kiran Scheme
(c) Jeevan Jyoti Scheme
(d) Pension Health Suraksha Scheme
(e) Karnataka Swasthya Scheme
Answer & Explanation
Ans.b
Explanation: The Karnataka Cabinet approved the Sandhya Kiran Scheme, a contributory cashless healthcare initiative under Ayushman Bharat–Arogya Karnataka (AB-ArK). The scheme provides ₹5 lakh annual family health cover and is expected to cover around 4.93 lakh beneficiaries, including state pensioners and their dependents.
What was the first-quarter revenue achieved by India Post in Q1 FY2026–27?
(a) ₹3,009 crore
(b) ₹3,509 crore
(c) ₹4,009 crore
(d) ₹4,509 crore
(e) ₹5,009 crore
Answer & Explanation
Ans.c
Explanation:
India Post achieved its highest-ever first-quarter revenue of ₹4,009 crore during Q1 FY2026–27 (April–June 2026). The file states that this represented a 22% year-on-year growth, with growth across parcel delivery, mail, citizen services and postal savings.
Which company was named India’s most valuable tyre brand in 2026?
(a) Apollo Tyres
(b) CEAT
(c) JK Tyre
(d) MRF Tyres
(e) Bridgestone India
Answer & Explanation
Ans.d
Explanation: According to the Brand Finance India 100 report, MRF Tyres retained the top position as India’s most valuable and strongest tyre brand in 2026. Its brand value reached $863 million, registering a 24% year-on-year increase.
The Gaj Gaurav Award 2026 was conferred for outstanding contribution to which area?
(a) Tiger Conservation
(b) Elephant Conservation
(c) Forest Restoration
(d) Wetland Conservation
(e) Rhino Conservation
Answer & Explanation
Ans.b
Explanation: The Gaj Gaurav Award 2026 was conferred on 13 August 2026 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It honored seven frontline mahouts and forest staff from West Bengal’s Jaldapara Wildlife Division for their bravery during severe North Bengal floods.
Natarajan Chandrasekaran is set to step down as Executive Chairman of Tata Sons upon completion of his current term on which date?
(a) 20 February 2026
(b) 20 January 2027
(c) 20 February 2027
(d) 20 March 2027
(e) 31 December 2027
Answer & Explanation
Ans.c
Explanation: The file states that Natarajan Chandrasekaran is set to step down as Executive Chairman of Tata Sons Private Limited upon completion of his current term on 20 February 2027. He was appointed Chairman of Tata Sons in February 2017 and reappointed in 2022.
Which organisation approved India’s first indigenous, fully commercial Earth Observation constellation under the PPP model?
(a) ISRO
(b) DRDO
(c) IN-SPACe
(d) NSIL
(e) DoT
Answer & Explanation
Ans.c
Explanation: The Indian Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) approved and signed an agreement for India’s first indigenous, fully commercial Earth Observation (EO) constellation under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. The private consortium involved is Allied Orbits Private Limited.
Which Bengali filmmaker, whose 1996 directorial debut Damu won the National Film Award, died at the age of 71?
(a) Aparna Sen
(b) Raja Sen
(c) Mrinal Sen
(d) Buddhadeb Dasgupta
(e) Goutam Ghose
Answer & Explanation
Ans.b
Explanation:
Veteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen died at a Kolkata hospital at the age of 71. His feature filmmaking journey began with Damu in 1996, which focused on a young boy and his bond with an elephant and won the National Film Award for Best Children’s Film.
