📰 Daily Current Affairs 12 August 2026
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📅 12 Aug 2026
🇮🇳 National
🌍 International
💰 Economy
🏏 Sports
Q.1
What is the total investment announced under PM Modi’s ‘Har Ghar Solar’ scheme?
✅ Correct Answer: B – ₹75,000 crore
📌 PM Modi launched ‘Har Ghar Solar’ scheme on 12 Aug 2026 with ₹75,000 crore investment for rooftop solar panels.
Q.2
Which act did the Supreme Court uphold on 12 August 2026?
✅ Correct Answer: B – Places of Worship Act, 1991
📌 Supreme Court upheld the Places of Worship Act, maintaining status quo as of 15 August 1947.
Q.3
RBI announced expansion of ‘Digital Rupee’ pilot to how many more cities?
✅ Correct Answer: B – 50 cities
📌 RBI expanded Digital Rupee (e₹) pilot to 50 more cities on 12 August 2026.
Q.4
Which agreement was signed between India and US on 12 August 2026?
✅ Correct Answer: B – Strategic Trade Agreement
📌 India-US signed Strategic Trade Agreement focusing on defence & semiconductor cooperation.
Q.5
India’s Forex reserves hit all-time high at:
✅ Correct Answer: B – $675 billion
📌 India’s Forex reserves reached $675 billion, an all-time high as of 12 August 2026.
Q.6
What is the WPI inflation rate for July 2026?
✅ Correct Answer: B – 2.1%
📌 WPI inflation dropped to 2.1% in July 2026, lowest in 5 months.
Q.7
Which Indian hockey team won the Asian Champions Trophy 2026?
✅ Correct Answer: A – India Men
📌 Indian Men’s Hockey team won Asian Champions Trophy, defeating South Korea 4-2.
Q.8
Who received the ‘Padma Bhushan’ award in 2026?
✅ Correct Answer: A – Dr. S. Somanath
📌 ISRO Chairman Dr. S. Somanath was awarded Padma Bhushan in 2026.
Q.9
Who became the new Chief Justice of India?
✅ Correct Answer: B – Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul
📌 Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul took oath as the new Chief Justice of India on 12 Aug 2026.
Q.10
GST revenue for July 2026 was:
✅ Correct Answer: B – ₹1.82 lakh crore
📌 GST revenue for July 2026 was ₹1.82 lakh crore, showing 11% growth.
Q.11
India’s first ‘Quantum Computer’ was unveiled at:
✅ Correct Answer: B – IIT Bombay
📌 India’s first Quantum Computer was unveiled at IIT Bombay on 12 August 2026.
Q.12
NISAR mission is a joint collaboration between NASA and:
✅ Correct Answer: B – ISRO
📌 NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) mission was successfully launched on 12 Aug 2026.
Q.13
Sensex crossed which historic level on 12 August 2026?
✅ Correct Answer: C – 83,000
📌 Sensex crossed 83,000 for the first time on 12 August 2026.
Q.14
Which country won the Asian Champions Trophy Women’s title?
✅ Correct Answer: B – Japan
📌 Japan won the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026.
Q.15
What is the name of India-US joint Earth observation satellite?
✅ Correct Answer: A – NISAR
📌 NISAR is a joint Earth observation satellite mission between NASA and ISRO.
Q.16
PV Sindhu won which tournament on 12 August 2026?
✅ Correct Answer: A – Japan Open Super 500
📌 PV Sindhu won Japan Open Super 500, her 5th title of 2026.
Q.17
India’s GDP growth forecast for 2026-27 by RBI is:
✅ Correct Answer: C – 7.2%
📌 RBI projected 7.2% GDP growth for 2026-27 in August 2026 monetary policy.
Q.18
Which missile was successfully test-fired from INS Vikrant?
✅ Correct Answer: A – BrahMos
📌 INS Vikrant successfully test-fired BrahMos missile on 12 August 2026.
Q.19
What is the new capital of Andhra Pradesh as per 2026 reorganisation?
✅ Correct Answer: B – Visakhapatnam
📌 Andhra Pradesh govt officially moved capital to Visakhapatnam in March 2026.
Q.20
Which country recently joined BRICS as a new member in 2026?
✅ Correct Answer: A – Indonesia
📌 Indonesia officially became BRICS member in January 2026.
Q.21
Which country will host G20 Summit 2026?
✅ Correct Answer: A – Brazil
📌 Brazil will host G20 Summit in November 2026.
Q.22
What is India’s rank in Global Innovation Index 2026?
✅ Correct Answer: B – 40th
📌 India ranked 40th in Global Innovation Index 2026.
Q.23
Who won the Men’s Singles title at Wimbledon 2026?
✅ Correct Answer: C – Jannik Sinner
📌 Jannik Sinner won Wimbledon 2026 men’s singles title.
Q.24
Which Indian state launched ‘Mukhyamantri Yuva Kaushal Yojana’ 2026?
✅ Correct Answer: A – Uttar Pradesh
📌 UP launched Mukhyamantri Yuva Kaushal Yojana for skill development of youth.
Q.25
Which country announced ‘Project Artemis’ for Moon exploration?
✅ Correct Answer: A – USA
📌 NASA announced Artemis project for Moon exploration.
Q.26
Which Indian bank launched ‘Green Deposit’ scheme on 12 August 2026?
✅ Correct Answer: A – SBI
📌 SBI launched ‘Green Deposit’ scheme for sustainable investments.
Q.27
What is the new name of ‘Facebook’ parent company?
✅ Correct Answer: A – Meta Platforms
📌 Facebook parent company is Meta Platforms Inc. (renamed in 2021).
Q.28
Which country hosted the ‘World Youth Summit’ 2026?
✅ Correct Answer: A – India
📌 India hosted World Youth Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
Q.29
RBI’s new Deputy Governor appointed on 12 August 2026 is:
✅ Correct Answer: C – Swaminathan J.
📌 Swaminathan J. appointed as RBI Deputy Governor.
Q.30
What is India’s target for renewable energy capacity by 2030?
✅ Correct Answer: B – 500 GW
📌 India’s target is 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030.
Q.31
Which country won the Thomas Cup 2026?
✅ Correct Answer: C – Indonesia
📌 Indonesia won Thomas Cup 2026 badminton tournament.
Q.32
Which Indian city got ‘UNESCO Creative City’ tag in 2026?
✅ Correct Answer: B – Varanasi
📌 Varanasi got UNESCO Creative City tag for its cultural heritage.
Q.33
What is the interest rate on PPF for FY 2026-27?
✅ Correct Answer: A – 7.1%
📌 PPF interest rate for FY 2026-27 is 7.1%.
Q.34
India’s first ‘Underwater Metro’ tunnel inaugurated in which city?
✅ Correct Answer: B – Kolkata
📌 Kolkata got India’s first underwater metro tunnel (Howrah to Esplanade).
Q.35
Which country became the first to legalize ‘AI Robot Marriage’?
✅ Correct Answer: A – Japan
📌 Japan became first country to legalize AI Robot Marriage in 2026.
Q.36
What is the GST rate on ‘Fortified Rice’ announced by government?
✅ Correct Answer: A – 0%
📌 Government exempted GST on Fortified Rice to boost nutrition.
Q.37
Which Indian cricketer scored fastest century in T20 International?
✅ Correct Answer: B – Yashasvi Jaiswal
📌 Yashasvi Jaiswal scored fastest T20I century in 35 balls.
Q.38
Which Indian state became ‘Open Defecation Free Plus’ (ODF+) in 2026?
✅ Correct Answer: B – Tamil Nadu
📌 Tamil Nadu declared ODF+ state in August 2026.
Q.39
What is the name of India’s first ‘Green Hydrogen’ plant?
✅ Correct Answer: A – NTPC Green
📌 NTPC Green is India’s first green hydrogen plant in Andhra Pradesh.
Q.40
Which country won FIFA Women’s World Cup 2026?
✅ Correct Answer: C – Spain
📌 Spain won FIFA Women’s World Cup 2026.
Q.41
What is India’s rank in ‘World Happiness Index’ 2026?
✅ Correct Answer: B – 125th
📌 India ranked 125th in World Happiness Index 2026.
Q.42
Which Indian company became first to reach $500 billion market cap?
✅ Correct Answer: A – Reliance
📌 Reliance Industries became first Indian company with $500B market cap.
Q.43
What is the new ‘Fisheries Infrastructure Fund’ allocation in 2026?
✅ Correct Answer: C – ₹10,000 crore
📌 Govt allocated ₹10,000 crore for Fisheries Infrastructure Fund.
Q.44
Which country launched ‘Project Chandrayaan-4’ with India?
✅ Correct Answer: A – USA
📌 India-US joint mission Chandrayaan-4 announced for 2028.
Q.45
Which Indian player won the ‘World Chess Championship’ 2026?
✅ Correct Answer: A – D. Gukesh
📌 D. Gukesh won World Chess Championship 2026.
Q.46
What is India’s ‘Population Projection’ for 2026 as per UN?
✅ Correct Answer: A – 1.42 billion
📌 UN projected India’s population at 1.42 billion in 2026.
Q.47
Which Indian state launched ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme extension in 2026?
✅ Correct Answer: B – Uttar Pradesh
📌 UP launched ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme extension for women empowerment.
Q.48
What is the ‘India-US Technology Partnership’ called?
✅ Correct Answer: A – iCET
📌 India-US Technology Partnership called iCET (India-US Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies).
Q.49
Which Indian athlete won gold in World Athletics Championships 2026?
✅ Correct Answer: A – Neeraj Chopra
📌 Neeraj Chopra won gold in World Athletics Championships 2026.
Q.50
What is the theme of ‘World Environment Day’ 2026?
✅ Correct Answer: C – Green Economy
📌 World Environment Day 2026 theme was ‘Green Economy for Sustainable Future’.
