Current Affairs MCQ — Saturday, 22 August 2026

Justice M. Fathima Beevi, who was conferred the Padma Bhushan, is historically significant because she was:

Justice K.T. Thomas, who received the Padma Vibhushan, is known for which landmark case judgment?

What was India's core sector (Index of Core Industries) growth rate in July 2026?

By how much will India's LPG pipeline network expand following PNGRB's authorisation of ~1,800 km of new pipelines?

According to PFRDA Chairman Ramann, what is India's current retirement income replacement rate compared to the global average of 60%?

From March 2026, India's revised FDI policy allows investments from companies where up to what percentage of stake is held by entities from land-bordering countries?

Which regulatory body fined Copthall Mauritius Investment and Mansi Share & Stock Broking ₹3.7 crore for manipulating the Closing Auction Session?

What is the capacity of Nagaland's first private-sector solar plant to be set up at Tizit?

What is the minimum law practice period now required for entry into judicial service, as reduced by the Supreme Court?

Which shipyard delivered INS Mangrol to the Indian Navy, and after which location is the vessel named?

How many school teachers are to be honoured by the President of India on Teachers' Day 2026?

Which national commission announced the launch of a grievance registration helpline for sanitation workers and also pushed for raising their minimum wages?

What was the amount of TikTok's settlement with the US Justice Department over children's privacy violations?

What type of thermal protection system does India's Gaganyaan spacecraft use to withstand extreme temperatures during atmospheric re-entry?

What is India's BRICS Presidency theme announced at the BRICS Science & Technology meet by MoS Jitendra Singh?

What distance did Neeraj Chopra throw to finish second at the Lausanne Diamond League 2026?

Where was the 2026 FIFA World Cup final held, in which Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time?

How many one-gram gold rings did the Tamil Nadu government order under CM Vijay's welfare scheme for women?

Which two jewellers were selected by the Tamil Nadu government to supply gold rings under CM Vijay's women welfare scheme?

What welfare programme does the Tamil Nadu government plan to extend to middle school students?