Daily Quiz August 17

Gurukulprep

Quiz

 

1. Which historic first occurred at the Red Fort during the 80th Independence Day celebrations?
   1.   Only Army personnel participated
   2.   ‘Vande Mataram’ was rendered for the first time
   3.   The National Anthem was not sung
   4.   No floral tributes were paid
2. Who attended the Indian community's 80th Independence Day celebration in Hong Kong as a chief guest?
   1.   Narendra Modi
   2.   Denis Alipov
   3.   Rajnath Singh
   4.   John Lee Ka-chiu
3. What is the main idea behind the 'Suryapath Tiranga' initiative launched for Independence Day?
   1.   A national essay competition
   2.   A marathon race across Indian states
   3.   A new design for the national flag
   4.   A global relay of the Indian flag following sunrise
4. Why did US security officials secretly transfer President Trump from Air Force One to a C-32A aircraft in Ankara?
   1.   Due to a credible threat against Air Force One
   2.   Because of a technical malfunction
   3.   For a scheduled maintenance check
   4.   To save fuel on the journey
5. What significant milestone did India Post achieve in Himachal Pradesh on the eve of Independence Day 2026?
   1.   Opened the largest post office in India
   2.   Introduced cashless postal services
   3.   Launched a new postal stamp
   4.   First-ever drone delivery of the National Flag
6. What is the name of the second Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) launched by GRSE for the Indian Navy in August 2026?
   1.   Vikrant
   2.   Shruti
   3.   Sanghmitra
   4.   Sudarshini
7. Which two minerals are the focus of the Andhra Pradesh government's MoU for exploration in the Kadapa Basin?
   1.   Gold and Silver
   2.   Lithium and Gallium
   3.   Copper and Nickel
   4.   Iron and Bauxite
8. According to BAHS 2025, which state remained India's top milk producer in 2024–25?
   1.   Gujarat
   2.   Uttar Pradesh
   3.   Rajasthan
   4.   Madhya Pradesh
9. Who is the author of the autobiography 'Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles' launched by PM Modi in August 2026?
   1.   Jyotiraditya Scindia
   2.   Narendra Modi
   3.   Ram Nath Kovind
   4.   D.Y. Chandrachud
10. According to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, what was the value of India's domestic defence production in 2025-26?
    1.   Rs 38,424 crore
    2.   Rs 7.85 lakh crore
    3.   Rs 1.78 lakh crore
    4.   Rs 46,000 crore