Daily Quiz August 21

Gurukulprep

Quiz

 

1. What is the main objective of the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) held in Singapore?
   1.   To organize joint military exercises
   2.   To deepen bilateral cooperation in emerging and strategic areas
   3.   To resolve border disputes
   4.   To negotiate a free trade agreement
2. What initiative did FM Nirmala Sitharaman urge Public Sector Banks to launch from October 2, 2026?
   1.   A month-long youth banking campaign
   2.   A women entrepreneurs’ loan scheme
   3.   A digital payments week
   4.   A rural credit expansion drive
3. What is the last date for making disclosures under the Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers–Disclosure Scheme, 2026?
   1.   30 June 2026
   2.   15 August 2026
   3.   31 December 2026
   4.   31 March 2027
4. According to SBI Research, what is the estimated GDP growth rate for India in Q1 FY27?
   1.   9%
   2.   8%
   3.   7%
   4.   6.5%
5. Where will the 15th edition of the MAITREE-XV joint military exercise between India and Thailand be held?
   1.   Bangkok Military Academy
   2.   Chiang Mai Training Centre
   3.   Vibhavadi Rangsit Camp, Surat Thani
   4.   Pattaya Field Base
6. Which organisation has introduced the indigenous ‘GARUD’ High-Resolution Binoculars for the civilian market?
   1.   Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
   2.   India Optel Limited (IOL)
   3.   Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
   4.   Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
7. What percentage of Regional Rural Banks’ (RRBs) priority-sector lending in FY2025-26 was directed towards agriculture and allied activities?
   1.   77%
   2.   60%
   3.   91.7%
   4.   50%
8. What is a major benefit of the NHAI's expanded digital FASTag Local Pass facility?
   1.   Provides discounts on fuel purchases
   2.   Allows free travel for all vehicles nationwide
   3.   Extends toll plaza operational hours
   4.   Eliminates the need for physical document submission at toll plazas
9. How did Raichur in Karnataka transform the 35-acre Yakalaspura dumpsite?
   1.   By reclaiming land and developing a Miyawaki forest
   2.   By building a sports stadium
   3.   By converting it into a landfill for hazardous waste
   4.   By constructing a shopping mall
10. What is a highlight of SEMICON India 2026 to be held in New Delhi?
    1.   It will feature over 500 exhibitors and more than 240 international companies
    2.   It is a virtual-only event
    3.   It will focus only on software development
    4.   It is exclusively for Indian startups