2026 Current Affairs
QUESTION 541What honorary rank did General Dhiraj Seth receive?
General Dhiraj Seth को कौन-सा honorary rank मिला?A. Field Marshal of NepalB. Honorary ColonelC. Chief of Defence StaffD. General of the Nepali Army
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Answer: D
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is General of the Nepali Army. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
Who conferred the honorary General rank on General Dhiraj Seth?
General Dhiraj Seth को honorary General rank किसने दिया?A. Nepal President Ramchandra PaudelB. Nepal Prime MinisterC. Nepal Army ChiefD. Indian President
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Answer: A
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
Where is ICFRE headquartered?
ICFRE का headquarters कहाँ है?A. Shimla, Himachal PradeshB. Dehradun, UttarakhandC. Bhopal, Madhya PradeshD. New Delhi
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Answer: B
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In which year was UNCCD established?
UNCCD की स्थापना किस वर्ष हुई?A. 1995B. 2000C. 1994D. 1992
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Answer: C
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is 1994. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
Where is UNCCD headquartered?
UNCCD का headquarters कहाँ है?A. Geneva, SwitzerlandB. Paris, FranceC. Nairobi, KenyaD. Bonn, Germany
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Answer: D
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What does UNCCD stand for?
UNCCD का full form क्या है?A. United Nations Convention to Combat DesertificationB. United Nations Council for Climate DevelopmentC. United Nations Convention on Climate and DroughtD. United Nations Commission to Control Desertification
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Answer: A
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
Which ministry is the nodal ministry for India's grasslands guide?
India के grasslands guide की nodal ministry कौन है?A. Ministry of Jal ShaktiB. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate ChangeC. Ministry of AgricultureD. Ministry of Rural Development
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Answer: B
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
Where did India launch its first Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems?
India ने पहला Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems कहाँ launch किया?A. UNFCCC COP29B. CBD COP16C. UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, MongoliaD. COP30 in Brazil
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Answer: C
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is UNCCD COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
National Handloom Day commemorates which movement?
National Handloom Day किस movement की स्मृति में मनाया जाता है?A. Quit India MovementB. Non-Cooperation MovementC. Civil Disobedience MovementD. Swadeshi Movement of 1905
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Answer: D
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is Swadeshi Movement of 1905. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
National Handloom Day is observed on which date?
National Handloom Day किस date को मनाया जाता है?A. 7 AugustB. 5 AugustC. 8 AugustD. 15 August
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Answer: A
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is 7 August. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
Eri Silk is also known as what?
Eri Silk को और किस नाम से जाना जाता है?A. Mulberry SilkB. Ahimsa Silk or Peace SilkC. Muga SilkD. Tussar Silk
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Answer: B
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Who inaugurated the Eri Weaving Centre of Excellence?
Eri Weaving Centre of Excellence का inauguration किसने किया?A. Pema KhanduB. Neiphiu RioC. Conrad K. SangmaD. Himanta Biswa Sarma
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Answer: C
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Where was the Centre of Excellence for Eri Weaving inaugurated?
Centre of Excellence for Eri Weaving कहाँ inaugurate हुआ?A. Shillong, MeghalayaB. Guwahati, AssamC. Imphal, ManipurD. Nongpoh, Meghalaya
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Answer: D
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is Nongpoh, Meghalaya. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
Who implements PM-JAY?
PM-JAY की implementing authority कौन है?A. National Health AuthorityB. NITI AayogC. Ministry of FinanceD. RBI
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Answer: A
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When was PM-JAY launched?
PM-JAY कब launch हुआ?A. 1 January 2019B. 23 September 2018C. 15 August 2018D. 2 October 2018
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Answer: B
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is 23 September 2018. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
How many digits are in an ABHA ID?
ABHA ID में कितने digits होते हैं?A. 12B. 16C. 14D. 10
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Answer: C
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.
What does ABHA stand for?
ABHA का full form क्या है?A. Ayushman Bharat Hospital AuthorityB. Advanced Bharat Health AccountC. Ayushman Bharat Health AuthorityD. Ayushman Bharat Health Account
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Answer: D
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What is the Centre-State cost-sharing ratio stated for West Bengal PM-JAY?
West Bengal PM-JAY के लिए Centre-State cost-sharing ratio क्या है?A. 60:40B. 50:50C. 70:30D. 90:10
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Answer: A
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What annual cashless health cover is provided under PM-JAY?
PM-JAY के तहत annual cashless health cover कितना है?A. ₹10 lakh per familyB. ₹5 lakh per familyC. ₹2 lakh per familyD. ₹3 lakh per family
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Answer: B
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is ₹5 lakh per family. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
West Bengal became which State/UT to implement AB PM-JAY?
West Bengal AB PM-JAY लागू करने वाला कौन-सा State/UT बना?A. 35thB. 37thC. 36thD. 34th
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Answer: C
The supplied 19 August 2026 current-affairs notes state that the correct answer is 36th. This fact is part of the article's current-affairs or associated static-GK coverage and is important for competitive-exam revision.
