Current Affairs MCQ — Monday, 17 August 2026

Justice M. Fathima Beevi, who was awarded the Padma Bhushan, holds the distinction of being the first woman to hold which position in India?

Retired Supreme Court judge K.T. Thomas has been awarded which civilian honour in 2026?

WPI inflation eased to what percentage in July 2026, marking the first month-on-month decline under the new 2022-23 base year series?

The Central government's capital expenditure surged by what percentage year-on-year in June, signalling an accelerated infrastructure push?

Under the government's foreign asset disclosure scheme for small taxpayers, what is the effective total levy on undisclosed foreign assets?

What is the full form of MDR, the charge being considered for reintroduction on UPI transactions?

A large-scale fish kill in the Palar river near Ambur, Tamil Nadu, was primarily attributed to which environmental factor?

The Hara mangrove forests threatened by a major oil spill in the Persian Gulf are designated as which type of international protected area?

Which Chief Justice of India urged National Law Universities to responsibly integrate generative AI tools into legal education?

The Ujjain mound, identified as an Ashokan-era stupa potentially larger than Sanchi, is associated with which ancient Indian dynasty?

Which carcinogenic form of chromium was found contaminating groundwater in parts of Uttar Pradesh due to decades of industrial waste dumping?

Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth's visit to Nepal continues a unique bilateral tradition of conferring what upon each other's Army Chiefs?

U.S. envoy Jared Kushner held direct talks with Hamas leadership focusing on a plan involving Hamas disarmament and withdrawal from which country's territory?

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reported the use of over 1,550 drones and 62 missiles in one week of Russian attacks, renewing appeals to allies for what specific type of support?

A SpaceX rocket stage is expected to impact the Moon near which crater, being tracked for data on lunar geology and space debris?

How many Badminton World Championships medals is PV Sindhu targeting to become the most decorated player in the tournament's history?

Which scheme is the Tamil Nadu government using to desilt water bodies and irrigation channels ahead of the northeast monsoon?

The Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam (KMUT) beneficiaries above which age are being shifted to the existing pension scheme with an increased monthly assistance of ₹1,500?

The Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary incident, which led to protests and murder charges against forest officials, involved the killing of three nationals from which state?

Tamil Nadu reaffirmed its two-language policy by rejecting which Central government scheme that mandates a three-language formula?