Current Affairs MCQ — Friday, 14 August 2026

Justice M. Fathima Beevi was conferred the Padma Bhushan. She is historically significant as India's:

Which former Supreme Court judge was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honour?

Gautam Rangarajan, appointed as UK Prime Minister's Adviser, previously served as which senior role at the BBC?

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

What was the trade deficit recorded in July 2026, as goods exports surged 20%?

How much foreign exchange did India's E20 ethanol blending programme reportedly save, as informed to Lok Sabha?

What financial gap did the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance flag regarding UPI operations?

The Budget 2026–27 cut the air quality management outlay by what percentage, raising concerns about the National Clean Air Programme?

Which state's government withdrew the Banga Bibhusan award from BJP MP Nagendra Roy?

The tunnel tragedy in July 2026 that killed 6 people and injured 14 occurred in which district of Uttarakhand?

The accused arrested after 35 years was linked to a blast at which railway station in 1991?

The U.S. Senate passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which proposes what tariff on countries importing Russian oil?

NASA has invited India to partner in building a permanent lunar outpost at which location on the Moon?

Which university's experiment raised biosecurity concerns by showing AI systems proposing new biological structures?

How many gold medals did India win at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships to emerge overall champions?

India's performance at FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 could be their best finish since which decade?

What is the total value of MoUs signed at the TVK government's first investment conclave?

The TVK government plans to increase monthly assistance under Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam (KMUT) for beneficiaries above 60 years to which amount?

Which party's leader Vaiko urged CM Vijay to reject the Centre's PM SHRI three-language scheme?

CM Vijay virtually inaugurated SIPCOT infrastructure at Ranipet, built by which organisation?