Current Affairs Free Quiz for August 31, 2026

Q1. In August 2026, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) organized a three-day National Conclave on Tribal Languages & Museums to promote the documentation, preservation, and revitalization of tribal heritage. In which city was this conclave held?

Q2. Samtel HAL Display Systems Limited (SHDS), a joint venture between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Samtel Avionics, recently inaugurated India’s first public-private JV manufacturing facility in defense avionics. Where is this new facility located?

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the ‘IGNITE’ incubation program:
I. It was launched by IDFC First Bank in partnership with the IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) with a total financial support outlay of Rs 2 crore.
II. The program specifically targets and supports startups developing solutions in the domains of sustainability and the circular economy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q4. Air India recently entered into an interline partnership to strengthen seamless passenger and baggage connectivity across its networks. Drukair is the national flag carrier airline of which country?

Q5. The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) announced a scholarship initiative to provide up to 80% financial support for 100 students in the AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality) sector. Which global streaming platform partnered with IICT for this initiative?

Q6. Which autonomous body under the Ministry of Mines organized the Critical Minerals Innovation Hackathon 2026 (CMiH 2026) to promote technology-based solutions in India’s critical minerals ecosystem?

Q7. The Government of Andhra Pradesh recently signed a G2G Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop its capital, Amaravati, as a world-class smart and sustainable city using advanced technology like Digital Twins and BIM. With which country was this MoU signed?

Q8. Consider the following statements regarding the “Lokmata Ahilyabai Matrushakti Yojana”:
I. It was approved by the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet to provide lifelong free bus travel on all Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) buses.
II. The scheme is specifically designed for eligible women beneficiaries aged 60 years and above.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q9. SpaceX recently announced a massive USD 100 billion investment to build a new, self-sustaining rocket launch complex capable of supporting thousands of Starship flights annually. In which US state will this new spaceport be located?

Q10. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested the indigenous Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) for high-altitude special operations. Where was this parachute system successfully tested with safe jumps from 22,000 feet?