Current Affairs Free Quiz for August 27, 2026

Q1. In August 2026, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) launched ‘Mission Samriddh Gaon’ to develop poverty-free, employment-rich villages with assured access to basic amenities. The initial pilot implementation of this mission will take place in which state?

Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the IT Resilience Index (ITRI) Framework introduced by SEBI for Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs):
I. The framework uses nine parameters to assess the operational resilience of critical IT systems.
II. The ‘Availability’ and ‘Security’ parameters carry the maximum weightage of 20% each.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) recently unveiled the NJ-05, NJ-50, and NJ-100. What do these names represent?

Q4. The Public Private Partnership Appraisal Committee (PPPAC), chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs, recently granted in-principle approval for the third round of privatization of how many airports across 5 bundles?

Q5. Consider the following statements regarding India’s first indigenous non-GMO high-expansion Popcorn Maize hybrid seed:
I. It was officially launched by the Vice-President of India in the Eluru district of Andhra Pradesh.
II. The seed was developed through a scientific collaboration involving the ICAR-Indian Institute of Maize Research (IIMR).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q6. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) recently hosted the 2nd edition of the joint maritime exercise ‘Sahyog HOP TAC’ in Chennai to strengthen maritime cooperation. This exercise was conducted with the Coast Guard of which country?

Q7. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India announced the next phase of its 7-year partnership to strengthen an inclusive circular economy for plastics across 50 Indian cities. Which corporate entity has UNDP partnered with for this initiative?

Q8. Which state government recently announced the “Annapurnam Super Six” scheme to provide 3 free LPG cylinders to economically disadvantaged families, along with the “Vetri Payanam” scheme for expanded free bus travel for women and transgenders?

Q9. Tata Capital Limited (TCL) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help foreign companies explore financial solutions and business opportunities in India. TCL signed this agreement with Resona Bank, which is based in which country?

Q10. Consider the following statements regarding World Water Week 2026:
I. It is organized annually by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI).
II. The official theme for the year 2026 was “Water for People and Progress”.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?