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UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 26 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 – 26 August 2026
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Q1. 'Periyar Kullan', recently registered as an indigenous cattle breed, belongs to which state?
Correct Answer: Kerala
Periyar Kullan is an indigenous cattle breed from Kerala. It became the second cattle breed from the state to receive national registration after the Vechur cow.
Q2. According to the NITI Aayog report on skilling, how many Indian youth are estimated to be NEET?
Correct Answer: 8.7 crore
According to the NITI Aayog report, around 8.7 crore youth aged 15–29 years are estimated to be Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET).
Q3. The new LPG pipeline projects approved by PNGRB will increase the total common-carrier LPG pipeline network to around how many kilometres?
Correct Answer: 9,500 km
The approval of around 1,800 km of new LPG pipelines will expand the total common-carrier LPG pipeline network to nearly 9,500 km.
Q4. The 'Bidesh Sikhyabruti' scheme launched by Odisha is meant for which students?
Correct Answer: Meritorious SC/ST students pursuing higher education abroad
The Odisha government's Bidesh Sikhyabruti scheme provides financial assistance to meritorious SC and ST students pursuing higher education in foreign countries.
Q5. Which ministry launched the third cohort of the GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence programme?
Correct Answer: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
MeitY, through the MeitY Startup Hub, launched the third cohort of the GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) programme to support technology-based startups and innovators.
Q6. The revamped Dak MITRA app is designed to support operations across more than how many Branch Post Offices?
Correct Answer: 1.4 lakh
The Dak MITRA app supports rural postal operations and transactions across more than 1.4 lakh Branch Post Offices in India.
Q7. The Central Bureau of Narcotics signed an MoU with which organisation to support legitimate pharmaceutical exports?
Correct Answer: PHARMEXCIL
The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) signed an MoU with PHARMEXCIL to facilitate legitimate pharmaceutical exports and prevent the diversion of controlled substances.
Q8. Miss Universe India 2026 winner Kaziah Liz Mejo became the first winner from which state?
Correct Answer: Kerala
Kaziah Liz Mejo was crowned Miss Universe India 2026 and became the first contestant from Kerala to win the title.
Q9. Citigroup partnered with which Indian bank for cross-border financing linked to FCNR deposits?
Correct Answer: Axis Bank
Citigroup partnered with Axis Bank to provide cross-border financing support related to Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) deposits.
Q10. The 9th National Security Strategies Conference 2026 was conducted in which mode?
Correct Answer: Hybrid mode
The 9th National Security Strategies Conference (NSSC 2026) was conducted in hybrid mode, bringing together security officials to discuss internal security, counter-terrorism, cybercrime and AI-based security monitoring.
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