Daily Quiz August 29

Gurukulprep

Quiz

 

1. What was the primary purpose of launching the Kanda Express in August 2026?
   1.   To supply onions exclusively to Delhi markets
   2.   To promote tourism in Maharashtra
   3.   To export onions to neighboring countries
   4.   To transport onions from Nashik to major Indian cities and stabilize prices
2. What is the main objective of the Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS) announced by ISRO?
   1.   To enable long-term research and sustained human presence in space
   2.   To serve as a tourist destination in orbit
   3.   To focus solely on satellite launches
   4.   To replace the International Space Station immediately
3. As of July 2026, how many banks were connected to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) ecosystem?
   1.   314
   2.   123
   3.   741
   4.   21
4. Which AI startup is Nvidia reportedly considering for a fresh investment, potentially raising its valuation above USD 30 billion?
   1.   DeepMind
   2.   Perplexity
   3.   Anthropic
   4.   OpenAI
5. What is the traditional number of courses in the Onam Sadhya feast central to Kerala’s Onam celebrations?
   1.   32
   2.   12
   3.   26
   4.   18
6. Which of the following was a key focus area during the recent visit of the Japanese delegation to Uttar Pradesh?
   1.   Defence procurement and missile technology
   2.   Agricultural subsidies and water management
   3.   Textile exports and fisheries
   4.   Investment, manufacturing, green energy, technology, skill development, education, and tourism
7. How much foreign exchange did Indian banks raise in 11 weeks through the RBI’s special USD-INR swap facility for FCNR(B) deposits and other instruments as of August 21, 2026?
   1.   US $73 billion
   2.   US $26 billion
   3.   US $50 billion
   4.   US $92 billion
8. What recent milestone did India and Cambodia achieve in their economic relations?
   1.   Launching a joint space mission
   2.   Establishing a defence alliance
   3.   Signing a free trade agreement
   4.   Completion of negotiations for a bilateral investment treaty
9. Which statement accurately describes India’s response to the attack on UN peacekeepers in South Sudan?
   1.   India announced reduction of its UN peacekeeping contributions worldwide.
   2.   India condemned the attack and called for a thorough investigation to ensure accountability.
   3.   India supported the attack as a legitimate act of self-defense.
   4.   India withdrew all its peacekeepers from South Sudan.
10. Which of the following statements about recent development initiatives in Raebareli is correct?
    1.   Raebareli has been excluded from all state welfare schemes.
    2.   A Vande Bharat train shed was rolled out in Raebareli in May 2026.
    3.   Raebareli received its first AIIMS in 2026.
    4.   Mid-day meal cooks are being replaced by private contractors.
11. During EAM S Jaishankar's visit to Moscow, which area of cooperation did Russian President Putin specifically mention as important for Indian farmers?
    1.   Fertilizer supplies
    2.   Tourism promotion
    3.   Textile exports
    4.   Space exploration