Current Affairs MCQ — Thursday, 20 August 2026

Justice M. Fathima Beevi was conferred which Padma award in 2026, and what was her historic distinction?

Which former Supreme Court judge was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 2026?

India's GDP growth for FY27 has been projected at what percentage, factoring in the West Asia crisis and El Niño impact?

By what percentage did India's crude oil import bill surge in July 2026?

SEBI fined two firms a total of ₹3.7 crore for manipulating which market mechanism?

Which international trade mechanism was condemned by BRICS as discriminatory against developing nations?

The Supreme Court criticised which state in 2026 for failing to act against encroachments in the Agasthyamalai region?

The Jharkhand government scrapped 22 recruitment exams following sustained protests at which venue?

Sonam Wangchuk's Ladakh civil society groups demanded which constitutional schedule status for Ladakh in their meeting with the Home Ministry?

How long after crossing $39 trillion did the U.S. national debt cross the $40 trillion mark?

Bangladesh scheduled its presidential election in August 2026 after how many years without one?

ISRO's GISAT-1A is described as a second attempt after the failure of which earlier mission?

A new study published in 2026 suggests that human brain development was primarily powered by which type of food?

Which boxing coach received the Dronacharya Award in 2026, known for training Mary Kom and Jaismine Lamboria?

Dhanush Shankar created history by becoming the first Indian to win a Commonwealth Games medal in which athletics event?

Who chaired the Southern Zonal Council meeting held near Mamallapuram on August 20, 2026?

Under which legislation was the Southern Zonal Council established as a statutory body?

What is the revised annual allocation by the Tamil Nadu government for archaeological excavations?

Which official was relieved of duty in Dindigul for ordering collection of political party members' personal details?

What major urban transport integration was announced in Tamil Nadu in August 2026?