13 current affairs MCQs for 08 August 2026, framed UPSC-style from the day's reporting, each verified against its source and explained. Click a question to reveal the answer, or take the quiz interactively.
Answer: (a) Bhopal
Under India's 2026 BRICS presidency, the BRICS Culture Ministers' meeting was held in Bhopal and adopted the 'Bhopal Declaration'. Hosting such sectoral ministerial meetings across cities is a feature of the rotating BRICS chairship.
Answer: (b) Jaipur
The 16th BRICS Trade Ministers' meeting was successfully held in Jaipur under India's 2026 BRICS presidency. BRICS is an intergovernmental grouping whose members account for a large share of the world's population and economic output.
Answer: (b) Ministry of Mines
The Geological Survey of India, established in 1851, works under the Ministry of Mines and is the country's premier body for geoscientific surveys and mineral exploration. Varsha Aglawe is the first woman to lead the 176-year-old organisation and has prioritised the search for critical minerals like lithium and cobalt.
Answer: (b) Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises are administered by the dedicated Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. MSMEs are classified using a composite criterion of investment in plant and machinery and annual turnover, which such amendments periodically revise.
Answer: (b) Cyber financial fraud
The e-Zero FIR system automatically converts high-value cyber financial fraud complaints filed on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal into a Zero FIR, speeding up investigation. A Zero FIR can be registered at any police station regardless of jurisdiction and later transferred to the correct one.
Answer: (b) Dairying and indigenous cattle breeding
The National Gopal Ratna Award is one of the highest national awards in the field of livestock and dairy, recognising work in rearing indigenous cattle and buffalo breeds. It is conferred by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
Answer: (a) Urban cooperative banks
The National Urban Cooperative Finance and Development Corporation (NUCFDC) is the umbrella organisation for urban cooperative banks, providing them capital, technology and support. It operates in the cooperative sector under the Ministry of Cooperation.
Answer: (b) Union Public Service Commission
The CAPF (Assistant Commandants) Examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission to recruit officers for forces such as the BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB. The UPSC also conducts the Civil Services, NDA, CDS and other central examinations.
Answer: (b) Digital India
DigiLocker is a flagship initiative under the Digital India programme, providing citizens a secure cloud-based platform to store and share authenticated documents. Its integrations let institutions verify credentials digitally without physical paperwork.
Answer: (b) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and promotes exports of scheduled agricultural and processed products. It helps farmers access overseas markets, often fetching higher returns than domestic sales.
Answer: (a) The Karnataka Public Service Commission
The Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) is recruited by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), a state-level constitutional body under Article 315. Its 2026 notification advertised 319 Group A and B posts through a prelims, mains and interview process.
Answer: (b) Neelam and Totapuri
The consignment comprised Neelam and Totapuri mangoes procured from a Farmer Producer Company in Kolar, with growers reportedly earning over 50% higher returns. Totapuri, a parrot-beak-shaped variety, is widely grown in southern India for pulp and processing.
Answer: (b) Gold mining
Kolar is historically famous for the Kolar Gold Fields (KGF), once among the deepest gold mines in the world before operations ceased in 2001. The district also has a strong horticulture base, including the mango and tomato belts around Kolar.