13 current affairs MCQs for 10 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) Over 1 crore
MoHUA reported that more than 1.25 crore homes had been approved and over 1 crore completed and delivered to beneficiaries under PMAY-U and PMAY-U 2.0, with about 1 crore of the approved homes allocated to women as owners or joint owners.
Answer: (a) Southern Naval Command, Kochi
The exercise, held annually since 2005, was hosted at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi in August 2026, bringing together diving and EOD specialists from both navies to share techniques and best practices and enhance interoperability.
Answer: (a) Renewable energy markets
Held in Udaipur, the meeting brought together heads of BRICS competition authorities and adopted a joint statement on 'strengthening cooperation to promote fair competition, including in renewable energy markets,' alongside a CCI-led study on the sector's competition landscape.
Answer: (a) Scheduled Caste Sub-Scheme (SCSP)
DAPSC, guided by NITI Aayog norms issued in 2017, requires 38 ministries and departments to allocate funds for Scheduled Castes welfare; it was earlier known as the Scheduled Caste Sub-Scheme (SCSP), and its implementation is monitored by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Answer: (a) Ministry of Finance (Department of Expenditure)
The Indian Cost Accounts Service (ICOAS) functions under the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. ICOAS Day 2026 was marked in New Delhi with the Defence Secretary as chief guest, highlighting the service's role in cost efficiency for defence production and PPP project structuring.
Answer: (a) Vande Mataram
In his 2026 appeal, the Prime Minister called on citizens to join the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, this year dedicated to 'Vande Mataram' as India marks 150 years since the composition of the national song, reaffirming a collective commitment to a 'Viksit Bharat.'
Answer: (a) Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya led the event from the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium along a 5-km route around India Gate and Kartavya Path; the initiative, running since December 2024, has drawn over 3 million participants across 10,000+ locations nationwide.
Answer: (a) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
GOBARdhan, approved with an outlay of Rs. 23,731 crore for 2026-27 to 2035-36, is administered by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. It targets a nearly ten-fold rise in domestic Compressed Biogas production by converting agricultural residue and cattle dung into fuel, backed by assured offtake and CBG blending obligations.
Answer: (a) 5.25%
The MPC, led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, held the repo rate at 5.25% at its August 3-5, 2026 meeting, projecting FY27 GDP growth at 6.7% and inflation at 5%, while noting that headline inflation is expected to peak in the third quarter before moderating.
Answer: (a) A four-year undergraduate degree
Under the July 29, 2026 circular, only students who have completed a four-year (Honours/Research) bachelor's degree, as envisaged under NEP 2020, are eligible for the shortened one-year PG programme via ODL/online mode, provided the institution already offers the corresponding two-year programme in that mode.
Answer: (a) Dakshina Kannada, Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru
The IMD placed Dakshina Kannada, Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru under an orange alert, with a yellow alert across the rest of the state including Uttara Kannada, Kodagu and Udupi, forecasting widespread rain and gusty winds through August 13 and prompting local authorities to declare holidays for schools and anganwadis in some taluks.
Answer: (a) The Radisson Blu, Atria
The BBMP's Food Safety and Drug Administration Department inspected multiple luxury hotels including The Lalit Ashok, Shangri-La, Four Seasons, Vivanta Whitefield, Taj Yeshwantpur and Radisson Blu Atria, uncovering expired dairy products, unhygienic storage and FSSAI labelling violations, with the Radisson Blu Atria recording the largest seizure at about 105 kg.
Answer: (a) 319
The Karnataka Public Service Commission's July 31, 2026 notification advertised 319 posts (117 Group A, 202 Group B) under the Karnataka Gazetted Probationers (Appointment by Competitive Examinations) Rules, 1997, with online applications open from August 1 to 31, 2026.