Current Affairs MCQ — Wednesday, 19 August 2026

Justice M. Fathima Beevi was conferred the Padma Bhushan in 2026. She is historically significant as India's:

Justice K.T. Thomas, recommended for Padma Vibhushan, is known for his verdict in which landmark case?

India's GDP growth is projected to slow to what percentage in FY27?

By what percentage did India's crude import bill surge in July amid the West Asia crisis?

By what percentage did central government capital expenditure surge in June 2026?

BRICS has condemned which mechanism introduced by the European Union as a unilateral trade-linked climate measure?

In which protected area were two elephants recently found dead in Tamil Nadu?

What new feature will Census 2027 include regarding caste declaration?

Operation Trinetra, launched by NCB, targets which category of individuals?

How many recruitment exams did Jharkhand cancel due to irregularities?

The Government of India's new indigenisation list released by the Defence Ministry is part of which broader initiative?

The U.S. sanctioned ICC chief Tomoko Akane, who is a national of which country?

Rotating Detonation Engines (RDEs) offer how much greater thermal efficiency compared to conventional engines?

NASA's Moon Base programme seeks to establish a lunar outpost at which location?

Asian Games 2026 will be held in which city/region of Japan?

Lalremsiami, nominated for the Arjuna Award, is the first athlete from Mizoram to receive such a nomination. Which sport does she represent?

Under which authority will Tamil Nadu's Talent Research Wing for Olympic grooming be established?

What is the annual budget allocated for Tamil Nadu's CM's Road Safety Mission?

The Thirumangai Alwar bronze idol recently returned to Kumbakonam was stolen from which temple?

Which body in Tamil Nadu was directed by Madras HC to form a committee to address gaps in child-related criminal laws?