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15 Aug 2026: Current Affairs Quiz (English)

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15 Aug 2026: Current Affairs Quiz (English) — Questions with Answers Open after you finish the quiz — all 10 questions, with answers and explanations.
Q1. According to news reported on 15 Aug 2026, a Tamil Nadu Minister inspected tribal hamlets on Alleri hillock. In which district is Alleri hillock located?
  1. Salem
  2. Vellore
  3. Madurai
  4. Coimbatore
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Answer: B. Vellore
The news on 15 Aug 2026 states, 'Alleri hillock is located in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu.'
Q2. What was the primary objective of the Tamil Nadu Minister's inspection of tribal hamlets on Alleri hillock, as reported on 15 Aug 2026?
  1. To inaugurate new government schemes for tourism.
  2. To assess the provision of basic amenities like roads, electricity, and water supply.
  3. To conduct a survey for potential mining activities.
  4. To review the progress of a wildlife conservation project.
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Answer: B. To assess the provision of basic amenities like roads, electricity, and water supply.
The news on 15 Aug 2026 states, 'Objective: Aims to ensure basic amenities like roads, electricity, and water supply for tribal communities.'
Q3. As per the news on 15 Aug 2026, the second phase of Census 2027 will include a significant new data field. What is this new data field primarily focused on?
  1. Religious affiliation details.
  2. Educational qualifications.
  3. Recording caste data.
  4. Employment status.
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Answer: C. Recording caste data.
The news on 15 Aug 2026 states, 'The second phase of Census 2027, which will include 13 new data fields, notably for recording caste.'
Q4. How many new data fields, including caste, have been notified by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RG&CCI) for the second phase of Census 2027, as reported on 15 Aug 2026?
  1. 10
  2. 13
  3. 20
  4. 40
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Answer: B. 13
The news on 15 Aug 2026 states, 'The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RG&CCI) has notified 40 questions for the second phase of Census 2027, which will include 13 new data fields.'
Q5. According to the background information provided on 15 Aug 2026 regarding Census 2027, when was the last comprehensive caste-based census conducted in India?
  1. 1947
  2. 1931
  3. 1951
  4. 2011
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Answer: B. 1931
The background information on 15 Aug 2026 states, 'The last comprehensive caste-based census in India was conducted in 1931.'
Q6. A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early on 15 Aug 2026. What was its magnitude?
  1. 6.9
  2. 7.0
  3. 7.7
  4. 8.1
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Answer: C. 7.7
The news on 15 Aug 2026 states, 'A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early on August 15.'
Q7. As reported on 15 Aug 2026, Indonesia is frequently affected by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. This is primarily due to its location on which geological zone?
  1. Mid-Atlantic Ridge
  2. African Rift Valley
  3. Pacific Ring of Fire
  4. Alpine-Himalayan Belt
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Answer: C. Pacific Ring of Fire
The background information on 15 Aug 2026 states, 'Indonesia is located on the "Pacific Ring of Fire," a zone characterized by frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.'
Q8. According to a study reported on 15 Aug 2026, what is the projected global accumulation of discarded solar panels by the year 2060?
  1. 100 million tonnes
  2. 250 million tonnes
  3. 402 million tonnes
  4. 550 million tonnes
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Answer: C. 402 million tonnes
The news on 15 Aug 2026 states, 'Discarded solar panels could accumulate to 402 million tonnes globally by 2060.'
Q9. What is the estimated economic benefit that could be unlocked by properly recycling the projected volume of discarded solar panels by 2060, as reported on 15 Aug 2026?
  1. Nearly one billion dollars
  2. Nearly one hundred billion dollars
  3. Nearly one trillion dollars
  4. Nearly ten trillion dollars
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Answer: C. Nearly one trillion dollars
The news on 15 Aug 2026 states, 'proper recycling could unlock nearly one trillion dollars in economic value.'
Q10. The Census in India, as mentioned in the background information on 15 Aug 2026, is a decennial exercise conducted under which specific act?
  1. Census Act, 1931
  2. Census Act, 1948
  3. Census Act, 2011
  4. Census Act, 2027
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Answer: B. Census Act, 1948
The background information on 15 Aug 2026 states, 'Census in India is conducted under the Census Act, 1948.'
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