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UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 17 August 2026
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This StudyAgora Daily Current Affairs Quiz is designed for aspirants preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, particularly the Preliminary Examination.
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UPSC Daily Quiz Answer Key – 17 August 2026
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Q1. The Mahadayi River, an important river of Goa, originates from which wildlife sanctuary?
Correct Answer: Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary
The Mahadayi River originates from several natural springs in the Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka before flowing into Goa.
Q2. BHEL partnered with Norway's Hystar AS to manufacture which clean energy technology in India?
Correct Answer: Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Electrolysers
BHEL partnered with Norway-based Hystar AS to support the indigenous manufacturing of PEM electrolysers for green hydrogen production.
Q3. The NCLT launched 'e-Inspection' services for which purpose?
Correct Answer: Direct digital access to judicial case files
The NCLT e-Inspection service allows litigants, advocates and other stakeholders to access digital case records online.
Q4. Which river project in Bhutan will be jointly developed by DGPC and JSW Neo Energy?
Correct Answer: Punatsangchhu-III Hydroelectric Project
Bhutan's DGPC and JSW Neo Energy will jointly develop the 920 MW Punatsangchhu-III Hydroelectric Project.
Q5. The Parichha Dam, recently recognised as a World Heritage Irrigation Structure, is located in which state?
Correct Answer: Uttar Pradesh
The historic Parichha Dam is located in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on the Betwa River and was recognised as a World Heritage Irrigation Structure.
Q6. Under the CBDC-based DBT pilot in Chandigarh, which digital instrument is used to provide PDS food subsidies?
Correct Answer: e-RUPI Vouchers
Chandigarh launched a CBDC-based DBT pilot for PDS subsidies using e-RUPI digital vouchers.
Q7. Karnataka's 'Sandhya Kiran Scheme' provides health coverage to which group?
Correct Answer: State pensioners below 70 years and their families
The Sandhya Kiran Scheme provides eligible state pensioners and their families with up to ₹5 lakh annual cashless health coverage.
Q8. HAL signed agreements with BEML and Adani Defence to manufacture fuselage structures for which platform?
Correct Answer: LCH Prachand
HAL partnered with BEML and Adani Defence to manufacture fuselage structures for 156 LCH Prachand helicopters.
Q9. India and Nepal agreed to implement 8 High Impact Community Development Projects across how many provinces of Nepal?
Correct Answer: 4 Provinces
The 8 High Impact Community Development Projects are being implemented with Indian assistance across 4 provinces of Nepal.
Q10. Staff and mahouts of which national park received the Gaj Gaurav Award 2026 for their flood rescue work?
Correct Answer: Jaldapara National Park
Mahouts and staff from Jaldapara National Park in West Bengal received the Gaj Gaurav Award 2026 for their efforts in rescuing and protecting animals during monsoon floods.
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