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UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 24 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 – 24 August 2026
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Q1. The 25th round of India-China Special Representative talks was held in which city?
Correct Answer: Beijing
NSA Ajit Doval held the 25th round of Special Representative-level talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on the India-China boundary issue.
Q2. Which major port received seven new infrastructure projects worth ₹427.80 crore inaugurated by Sarbananda Sonowal?
Correct Answer: Paradip Port
Seven infrastructure projects worth ₹427.80 crore were inaugurated at Paradip Port, Odisha, to improve cargo handling and port operations.
Q3. The ADB signed a $230 million loan agreement with India for improving water and sanitation infrastructure in which city?
Correct Answer: Chennai
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) provided a $230 million loan to improve water supply and sanitation infrastructure in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Q4. The National Coach Accreditation Board (NCAB) was set up based on recommendations of a task force headed by whom?
Correct Answer: Pullela Gopichand
The government decided to establish the National Coach Accreditation Board (NCAB) based on recommendations of a task force headed by badminton coach Pullela Gopichand.
Q5. Indian Railways operated its first 1.3-km-long double-stack container train between JNPT and which station?
Correct Answer: Varnama
The 1.3-km-long double-stack container train, carrying 360 TEUs, operated from JNPT to Varnama on the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor.
Q6. Which institution partnered with the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance to launch the 'India Pharma Archives' platform?
Correct Answer: IIM Ahmedabad
IIM Ahmedabad partnered with the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance to create India Pharma Archives, documenting the history and growth of India's pharmaceutical industry.
Q7. Under the new DGFT guidelines, exporters can invoice overseas trade in which currencies?
Correct Answer: Indian Rupee and foreign currencies
The updated DGFT guidelines allow exporters greater flexibility to invoice and receive payments in Indian Rupees or permitted foreign currencies, subject to RBI regulations.
Q8. The 27th session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation was held in which city?
Correct Answer: Moscow
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar visited Moscow to co-chair the 27th session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission (IRIGC-TEC).
Q9. Which ministry launched the National Campaign on Entrepreneurship-II under DAY-NRLM?
Correct Answer: Ministry of Rural Development
The Ministry of Rural Development launched the three-month National Campaign on Entrepreneurship-II under DAY-NRLM to promote women-led rural enterprises.
Q10. Former Indian cricketer Karn Sharma was part of how many IPL title-winning teams during his career?
Correct Answer: Four
Leg-spinner Karn Sharma was part of four IPL title-winning squads during his career, representing teams including SRH, MI, CSK and RCB.
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