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UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 23 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 – 23 August 2026
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Q1. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the new state-of-the-art permanent campus of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) in which North-Eastern city?
Correct Answer: Aizawl
The permanent campus of IIMC's North East Regional Centre was inaugurated at the Mizoram University campus in Aizawl to boost media education and journalism training across the region.
Q2. Which state government launched the expanded 'Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Yojana' providing interest-free loans up to ₹5 lakh to foster young rural entrepreneurs?
Correct Answer: Bihar
The Bihar state cabinet approved the expansion of the Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Yojana, offering capital seed money and 50% capital subsidies for young entrepreneurs setting up micro-enterprises.
Q3. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for major defense procurement proposals worth ₹45,000 crore. Who chairs the DAC?
Correct Answer: Union Defence Minister
The Defence Acquisition Council is the highest decision-making body in the Ministry of Defence for capital acquisitions and is chaired by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Q4. According to the S&P Global India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) report for August 2026, what was India's manufacturing PMI score?
Correct Answer: 57.5
India's manufacturing PMI registered a robust 57.5, reflecting sustained growth in factory production, expanding domestic order volumes, and employment creation.
Q5. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) extended the deadline for Regulated Entities to implement the revised framework on Penal Charges in Loan Accounts to which date?
Correct Answer: 1st October 2026
The RBI provided additional time until 1st October 2026 for banks and NBFCs to transition from compounding penal interest rates to transparent, non-compounded penal charges.
Q6. Which Indian naval warship participated in the bilateral maritime passage exercise (PASSEX 2026) conducted alongside the Royal Navy in the Indian Ocean Region?
Correct Answer: INS Tabar
Stealth frigate INS Tabar executed tactical maneuvers, replenishment at sea, and joint air defense drills alongside HMS Vanguard in the Indian Ocean Region.
Q7. The Ministry of Power signed an MoU with which public sector enterprise to establish green hydrogen production plants at major thermal power stations?
Correct Answer: NTPC Limited
NTPC Green Energy Limited partnered with state bodies to setup pilot green hydrogen and green ammonia production facilities at thermal power units to lower carbon intensity.
Q8. The Geological Survey of India (GSI) identified new high-grade metallurgical Bauxite deposits in the Eastern Ghats region of which state?
Correct Answer: Odisha
GSI identified significant bauxite reserves across the Koraput and Rayagada belts of Odisha, further expanding the state's lead in national bauxite output.
Q9. The Supreme Court of India directed all High Courts to set up specialized digital benches to adjudicate cases under which act within a 6-month timeline?
Correct Answer: Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
To clear pendency and expedite the disposal of cheque-bounce cases under Section 138 of the NI Act, the Supreme Court mandated establishing special fast-track digital benches.
Q10. Who took charge as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Railway Board in August 2026?
Correct Answer: Satish Kumar
Senior IRSE officer Satish Kumar assumed office as the Chairman & CEO of the Railway Board, succeeding the outgoing leadership.
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