Current Affairs MCQ — Thursday, 13 August 2026

Justice M. Fathima Beevi, conferred the Padma Bhushan, is historically significant for being which milestone in Indian judiciary?

Former Supreme Court Justice K.T. Thomas, conferred the Padma Vibhushan, is notable for urging clemency for the convicts of whose assassination?

To what level did India's retail inflation rise in July 2026, marking a 19-month high?

What sovereign credit rating has Fitch retained for India, a rating it has held since 2006?

What is the identified funding gap for UPI's annual operational cost that prompted the government to consider MDR charges or tiered incentives?

By what percentage did net direct tax collections grow, reaching ₹8.11 lakh crore?

Which trade bloc, comprising South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, and Eswatini, revived Free Trade Agreement talks with India?

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution can Parliament rename a state, as done for renaming Kerala as 'Keralam'?

Which constitutional amendment is associated with the cooperative movement and is relevant to the National Cooperative Development Corporation Bill passed by Lok Sabha?

Which community's children died due to faith healing practices in Madhya Pradesh, highlighting the need for better PVTG welfare policies?

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann wrote to the Governor seeking a 10-day parole for Jagtar Singh Hawara, who was convicted in the assassination of which former Chief Minister?

The FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 was referred to which parliamentary body after Lok Sabha adopted the motion?

At which bilateral meeting was NASA's official invitation to ISRO to collaborate on the Moon Base programme extended?

One of the three newly discovered cascade frog species in Northeast India was named in honour of which social worker?

Which research institute's scientists predicted 'petal-like' structures in the Sun's corona during Western Europe's first total solar eclipse in 27 years?

Against which opponent did R. Praggnanandhaa secure a clinical endgame victory at the Sinquefield Cup?

What is the enhanced monthly aid amount announced for KMUT beneficiaries above 60 years of age who will be transitioned to a pension scheme?

Which organisation filed a PIL in the Madras High Court against TASMAC's online liquor booking facility?

During the NIA searches across Tamil Nadu and Mizoram following a methamphetamine seizure, how many locations in Tamil Nadu were searched?

What is the full form of KMUT, the scheme whose beneficiaries above 60 are being transitioned to a pension framework in Tamil Nadu?