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UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 21 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 – 21 August 2026
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Q1. Which neighbouring country conferred the honorary rank of General on Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi?
Correct Answer: Nepal
General Upendra Dwivedi was conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army under the long-standing military tradition between India and Nepal.
Q2. The 'Yashoda AI' initiative was launched to promote what?
Correct Answer: AI literacy and digital empowerment for women
The Yashoda AI – Women's Path to AI Empowerment initiative promotes AI awareness, cyber safety and digital empowerment among women.
Q3. Which organisation was exempted from income tax on interest earned from Indian government securities under the amended Taxation Act, 2026?
Correct Answer: Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
The amended Taxation and Other Laws Act, 2026 provided tax exemption to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) on specified income from Indian government securities.
Q4. The Territorial Army launched which cyber competition to identify cyber defence talent?
Correct Answer: Terrier Cyber Quest 2026
The Territorial Army launched Terrier Cyber Quest 2026 (TCQ 3.0) to identify and develop specialised talent for cyber defence.
Q5. Ind-Ra raised India's GDP growth forecast for FY 2026–27 to what percentage?
Correct Answer: 6.8%
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) revised India's real GDP growth forecast for FY 2026–27 upward to 6.8%.
Q6. Which NBFC launched dedicated branches for loans against silver?
Correct Answer: Paul Merchants Finance
Paul Merchants Finance became the first NBFC to launch dedicated branches for loans against silver under the RBI framework.
Q7. NH-22, whose four-laning was approved by the CCEA, is located in which state?
Correct Answer: Bihar
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the four-laning of NH-22 in Bihar as part of a major infrastructure package.
Q8. Paramotor Digital Technology partnered with which bank to issue co-branded prepaid cards?
Correct Answer: NSDL Payments Bank
Paramotor Digital Technology partnered with NSDL Payments Bank to issue co-branded prepaid cards across India.
Q9. The expanded NAMASTE scheme will be implemented for which period?
Correct Answer: 2026–27 to 2030–31
The NAMASTE scheme was expanded for a five-year period from FY 2026–27 to FY 2030–31, with wider coverage including rural sanitation operations.
Q10. Which country hosted the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS)?
Correct Answer: India
India hosted the 5th Coast Guard Global Summit, bringing together maritime agencies to discuss maritime security, safety and search-and-rescue cooperation.
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