Current Affairs MCQ — Friday, 21 August 2026

Justice M. Fathima Beevi, who recently passed away, was appointed to the Supreme Court in which year, becoming India's first woman SC judge?

Which civilian honour had Justice M. Fathima Beevi been conferred during her lifetime?

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

India's core sector (Index of Core Industries) growth rate for July 2026 was recorded at:

India's GDP growth for FY27 is projected to slow to what percentage, citing West Asia crisis and El Niño impact?

The government allowed duty-free import of raw sugar up to how many lakh tonnes to control domestic prices?

SEBI fined Copthall Mauritius Investment and Mansi Share & Stock Broking for manipulating which newly introduced stock market mechanism?

Which authority submitted a proposed interim 'Zone of Influence' for Pallikaranai marshland to the Madras High Court?

The Supreme Court's 2026 ruling on the definition of 'industry' overturns a precedent established in which year?

Sajjan Kumar, who died in prison, was convicted in connection with which historical tragedy?

Under PMAY-G in 2026-27, which Union Minister presided over the 'Grih Pravesh' ceremony for 2.35 lakh units in Bihar?

The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, referenced in August 2026 anniversary reports, occurred in which year?

PM-KUSUM scheme has installed over how many solar pumps in five years to benefit smallholder farmers?

A new study on human brain development suggests that the primary fuel for the metabolically expensive human brain was:

Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa finished second at the Sinquefield Cup after losing the tie-break to which player?

At the 2026 Badminton World Championships, which Indian player exited alongside PV Sindhu, shifting medal hopes to doubles events?

Under CM Vijay's revised Chief Minister's Health Insurance Scheme, the coverage limit has been increased to which amount?

The Free Breakfast Scheme in Tamil Nadu is being expanded to include students of which level?

The 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting held at Mamallapuram was presided over by which Union Minister?

Tamil Nadu's total number of MLAs in the Legislative Assembly, as referenced in the proposal for government cars under Rule 110, is: