Daily Quiz August 19

Gurukulprep

Quiz

 

1. Which landmark in Jerusalem was illuminated in the colours of the Indian tricolour to mark India’s 80th Independence Day?
   1.   King David Hotel
   2.   Friendship Bridge (Chords Bridge)
   3.   Western Wall
   4.   Mount of Olives
2. According to the new Memorandum of Understanding, what is the status of Russia's military bases in Syria?
   1.   They are converted into civilian airports only
   2.   They are rebranded as joint Syria-Russia training centres
   3.   They remain exclusive Russian military bases
   4.   They are handed over to the United States
3. What is the cost of a meal at the Atal Canteens launched by the Delhi government?
   1.   ₹10
   2.   ₹20
   3.   ₹15
   4.   ₹5
4. What recent demand did the U.S. make regarding Pakistan's military and intelligence budgets?
   1.   Subject them to civilian and parliamentary oversight
   2.   Increase them by 20%
   3.   Reduce them by half
   4.   Allocate more funds to education
5. Which animal breed, native to Andhra Pradesh, was featured in PM Modi’s morning routine video?
   1.   Sahiwal cow
   2.   Murrah buffalo
   3.   Miniature humped cattle
   4.   Gir cow
6. According to PM Modi’s Independence Day address, how many people in India had social security coverage before 2014?
   1.   100 crore
   2.   50 crore
   3.   25 crore
   4.   75 crore
7. What is the main theme of the BRICS ICT Track hosted by India in Pune in August 2026?
   1.   Smart Cities and Connectivity
   2.   Innovate, Cooperate and Transform (ICT) for a Resilient Future
   3.   Digital India for All
   4.   Technology for Peace
8. Which freedom fighter, known as the ‘protector of the flag’, was specially remembered by Vice President Radhakrishnan in his Independence Day article?
   1.   Bhagat Singh
   2.   Rani Lakshmibai
   3.   Rabindranath Tagore
   4.   Tiruppur Kumaran
9. What is the primary objective of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026?
   1.   To ban mineral exports from India
   2.   To ensure long-term stability and boost investment in the mining sector
   3.   To increase central government control over state mineral revenues
   4.   To nationalise all mineral resources
10. What major engineering challenge was overcome in constructing the Navi Mumbai International Airport?
    1.   Building on desert terrain
    2.   Erecting the tallest control tower in Asia
    3.   Constructing undersea terminals
    4.   Blasting Ulwe Hill and moving the Ulwe River to prevent flooding