2026 Current Affairs
QUESTION 501In 2019, how many 8,000-metre peaks did Nirmal Purja climb?
2019 में Nirmal Purja ने कितनी 8,000-metre peaks climb कीं?A. 10B. 12C. 16D. 14
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Answer: D
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is 14. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
At approximately what altitude was the plant discovered?
Plant लगभग किस altitude पर discover हुई?A. 2,800–2,900 metresB. 1,800–1,900 metresC. 3,800–3,900 metresD. 4,800–4,900 metres
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Answer: A
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is 2,800–2,900 metres. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
Where was Impatiens nimspurjai discovered?
Impatiens nimspurjai कहाँ discover हुई?A. Kathmandu ValleyB. Myagdi District, NepalC. Mustang DistrictD. Solukhumbu District
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Answer: B
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is Myagdi District, Nepal. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
The new Himalayan plant species Impatiens nimspurjai was named after whom?
नई Himalayan plant species Impatiens nimspurjai का नाम किसके सम्मान में रखा गया?A. Edmund HillaryB. Bachendri PalC. Nirmal PurjaD. Tenzing Norgay
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Answer: C
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is Nirmal Purja. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
Who was RBI's first Governor?
RBI के first Governor कौन थे?A. C.D. DeshmukhB. Benegal Rama RauC. James TaylorD. Sir Osborne Smith
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Answer: D
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is Sir Osborne Smith. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
When was RBI nationalised?
RBI का nationalisation कब हुआ?A. 1 January 1949B. 1 April 1935C. 15 August 1947D. 26 January 1950
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Answer: A
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When was RBI established?
RBI की स्थापना कब हुई?A. 15 August 1947B. 1 April 1935C. 1 April 1934D. 1 January 1949
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Answer: B
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is 1 April 1935. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
Under which Act was the RBI penalty imposed?
RBI penalty किस Act के तहत लगाई गई?A. Companies Act, 2013B. SEBI Act, 1992C. Banking Regulation Act, 1949D. RBI Act, 1934 only
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Answer: C
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is Banking Regulation Act, 1949. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
The IndusInd Bank penalty was related to what?
IndusInd Bank penalty किससे related थी?A. Loan default by customersB. Tax evasionC. Foreign exchange lossD. Non-compliance with regulatory directions
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Answer: D
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is Non-compliance with regulatory directions. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
How much penalty did RBI impose on IndusInd Bank?
RBI ने IndusInd Bank पर कितनी penalty लगाई?A. ₹59.20 lakhB. ₹49.20 lakhC. ₹69.20 lakhD. ₹5.92 crore
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Answer: A
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is ₹59.20 lakh. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
Who was BJP's first President?
BJP के first President कौन थे?A. Deendayal UpadhyayaB. Atal Bihari VajpayeeC. L.K. AdvaniD. Syama Prasad Mukherjee
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Answer: B
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is Atal Bihari Vajpayee. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
When was BJP established?
BJP की स्थापना कब हुई?A. 1 January 1980B. 15 August 1980C. 6 April 1980D. 6 April 1977
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Answer: C
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Who was named National General Secretary (Organisation)?
National General Secretary (Organisation) किसे बनाया गया?A. Biplab Kumar DebB. Piyush GoyalC. Baijayant Jay PandaD. B. L. Santhosh
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Answer: D
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is B. L. Santhosh. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
Who was named National Treasurer?
National Treasurer किसे बनाया गया?A. Piyush GoyalB. Smriti IraniC. Anil BaluniD. Ram Madhav
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Answer: A
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is Piyush Goyal. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
How many National General Secretaries were listed?
कितने National General Secretaries listed थे?A. 13B. 8C. 6D. 10
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Answer: B
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is 8. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
How many National Vice-Presidents were listed in the new BJP national team?
नई BJP national team में कितने National Vice-Presidents listed थे?A. 10B. 15C. 13D. 8
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Answer: C
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is 13. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
When was the Central Water Commission established?
Central Water Commission की स्थापना कब हुई?A. 1935B. 1950C. 1956D. 1945
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Answer: D
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is 1945. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
Teesta is a major tributary of which river?
Teesta किस river की major tributary है?A. BrahmaputraB. GangaC. MahanandaD. Yamuna
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Answer: A
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Teesta originates from which glacier region?
Teesta किस glacier region से originate होती है?A. Siachen GlacierB. Pahunri Glacier or Teesta KhangseC. Gangotri GlacierD. Zemu Glacier
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Answer: B
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is Pahunri Glacier or Teesta Khangse. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
Where is Gajaldoba Barrage located?
Gajaldoba Barrage कहाँ स्थित है?A. Darjeeling DistrictB. Cooch Behar DistrictC. Jalpaiguri District, West BengalD. Sikkim
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Answer: C
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is Jalpaiguri District, West Bengal. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
