Current Affairs Free Quiz for August 12, 2026

Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the new facility inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi:
I. PM Modi inaugurated ‘Param Pragya,’ an AI-enabled high-performance supercomputing facility at IIT Delhi’s Sonipat campus in Haryana.
II. The facility is primarily expected to strengthen the institute’s capabilities in AI, data science, and advanced computing.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Q2. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh recently dedicated ‘Prakriti Gyan Dham’, a first-of-its-kind eco-educational hub developed by CSIR-NBRI, to the nation. In which city is this facility located?

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the recent naval exercise:
I. The Indian Navy and the United States Navy commenced the 8th Edition of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026.
II. The five-day bilateral exercise was hosted at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Q4. The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) launched the digital platform ‘AAERI Verify’ to streamline paperless document verification for Indian students applying to universities in which country?

Q5. Consider the following statements:
I. The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) signed an MoU with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to establish international quality standards for the AYUSH sector.
II. This agreement marks the 100th MoU signed by the BIS and its very first with an AYUSH organization.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Q6. According to the 101st Survey of Professional Forecasters (SPF) released by the Reserve Bank of India, what is the projected real GDP growth rate for India in the Financial Year 2026-27 (FY27)?

Q7. Consider the following statements regarding the newly launched ‘EazyDiner IndusInd Bank Platinum RuPay Credit Card’:
I. The card is issued on the RuPay network, allowing customers to link it with UPI apps to make QR code payments.
II. Customers are required to pay a high annual joining fee of Rs 5,000 to avail of the dining benefits.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Q8. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) recently approved a one-year service extension for the Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Who currently holds this position?

Q9. Consider the following statements regarding Astrobase Space Technologies:
I. The deep-tech aerospace startup unveiled ‘EVEREST’, India’s first privately developed 800 kN Full-Flow Staged Combustion (FFSC) rocket engine.
II. The engine uses a Liquid Oxygen (LOX)–methane propulsion system designed for reusable medium-lift launch vehicles.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Q10. When is World Lion Day observed annually across the globe to raise awareness about lions and highlight their conservation challenges?