Question 1

Which of these is NOT one of the seven pillars in PM Modi's 'Sapta Dhara' roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047, unveiled on 80th Independence Day?

Accepted Answer

Space exploration. The seven streams are manufacturing, agriculture, technology, Gati Shakti infrastructure, defence self-reliance, the green-blue economy and soft power -- space exploration is not one of the named pillars, even though ISRO achievements were separately highlighted in the same speech.

Question 2

How many deepwater exploration wells does the 'Samudra Manthan' National Offshore Exploration Scheme plan to drill?

Accepted Answer

60. A Rs 10,000-crore component funds common offshore infrastructure hubs and Rs 43,200 crore funds drilling 60 deepwater wells -- two of the scheme's four components, aiming to add over 600 million tonnes of oil-equivalent reserves.

Question 3

By what date does the FAST-DS 2026 one-time foreign assets disclosure window close?

Accepted Answer

31 December 2026. The window runs from 16 August to 31 December 2026, letting small taxpayers disclose undisclosed foreign assets/income at a 60% total levy.

Question 4

Who released NITI Aayog's report identifying 12 priority sectors for India's manufacturing hub ambitions?

Accepted Answer

Vice Chairperson Ashok Kumar Lahiri. NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson Ashok Kumar Lahiri released the report on 13 August 2026, prepared with Crisil Intelligence from an initial pool of 62 sectors.

Question 5

Which Indian manufacturing corridor did the White House's 'Great Transshipment Scam' report specifically flag as a risk for Chinese-linked exports?

Accepted Answer

Pune-Gujarat-Chennai. The report highlighted the Pune-Gujarat-Chennai corridor's exports of pumps and compressors, which could affect US industrial cities like Cincinnati and Dayton.

Question 6

When did India's Ministry of Defence formally confirm to a Parliamentary panel that it was pursuing France's FCAS fighter programme?

Accepted Answer

7 August 2026. The confirmation came in a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence report dated 7 August 2026, weeks after Germany's June 2026 exit from the Franco-German project.

Question 7

Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce's AMCA engine partnership proposes setting up what kind of facility in India?

Accepted Answer

An Aerospace Gas Turbine Complex. The proposed Aerospace Gas Turbine Complex would be a centre of excellence covering the AMCA engine's design, manufacturing, testing and through-life support.

Question 8

Who said ISRO, with the Department of Atomic Energy, is developing tech for lunar landers to survive 100-200 days?

Accepted Answer

V. Narayanan. ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan made the statement, framing it as a major leap from Chandrayaan-3's Vikram lander's 14-day operational life.

Question 9

The 4,172 Van Dhan Vikas Kendras sanctioned under PM-JANMAN, benefiting 12.48 lakh people, primarily support which community?

Accepted Answer

Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). PM-JANMAN targets Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups, and the Van Dhan Kendras support livelihoods through value-addition of tribal forest produce.

Question 10

On Day 1 of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka, which Indian batter retired hurt with cramps after scoring 77?

Accepted Answer

KL Rahul. KL Rahul, the vice-captain, retired hurt with cramps after tea; Devdutt Padikkal remained unbeaten on a maiden Test century of 131 at stumps.

Daily Current Affairs Quiz — 16 August 2026 (10 MCQs with Answers)

Which of these is NOT one of the seven pillars in PM Modi's 'Sapta Dhara' roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047, unveiled on 80th Independence Day?

Current Affairs 16 August 2026 — Answer Key & Explanations (10 Questions)

Daily Current Affairs Quiz — 16 August 2026 (10 MCQs with Answers)

Which of these is NOT one of the seven pillars in PM Modi's 'Sapta Dhara' roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047, unveiled on 80th Independence Day?

Current Affairs 16 August 2026 — Answer Key & Explanations (10 Questions)