Q1.
On 17 Aug 2026, Goethe-Zentrum expanded its presence in North Keralam by opening a new examination centre in which city?
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Kochi
- Kozhikode
- Kannur
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Answer: C. Kozhikode
The news on 17 Aug 2026 states that Goethe-Zentrum has opened a new German language examination centre in Kozhikode, North Kerala.
Q2.
According to the BJP's announcement of new national office bearers on 17 Aug 2026, who replaced Amit Malviya as the IT cell chief?
- Smriti Irani
- Piyush Goyal
- Deepak Mhaskey
- Ashok Raj Sigdel
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Answer: C. Deepak Mhaskey
The news on 17 Aug 2026 mentions that Amit Malviya has been removed as IT cell chief, with Deepak Mhaskey taking over the position.
Q3.
On 17 Aug 2026, General Dhiraj Seth, the Indian Army Chief, was awarded the honorary rank of General of the Nepal Army. This award was conferred during his visit to Nepal at the invitation of which Nepalese Army counterpart?
- General Bipin Rawat
- General Ashok Raj Sigdel
- General Purna Chandra Thapa
- General Rajendra Chhetri
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Answer: B. General Ashok Raj Sigdel
The news on 17 Aug 2026 states that the award was conferred during General Seth's visit to Nepal, at the invitation of his Nepalese Army counterpart General Ashok Raj Sigdel.
Q4.
As of 17 Aug 2026, India has signed a deal worth Rs 1,900 crore to lease how many MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones for maritime surveillance and reconnaissance?
- One
- Two
- Thirty-one
- Nineteen
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Answer: B. Two
The news on 17 Aug 2026 states that India has signed a deal worth Rs 1,900 crore to lease two MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones.
Q5.
A study by ICMR-NIN, reported on 17 Aug 2026, found a link between vitamin deficiencies and which of the following in the elderly?
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Cognitive decline
- Diabetes
- Osteoporosis
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Answer: B. Cognitive decline
The news on 17 Aug 2026 states that an ICMR-NIN study has found a link between vitamin deficiencies and cognitive decline in the elderly.
Q6.
What is the primary objective of the new Goethe-Zentrum examination centre opened in Kozhikode on 17 Aug 2026?
- To promote Indian classical dance forms.
- To meet the rising demand for certified German language qualifications.
- To facilitate cultural exchange programs with France.
- To offer vocational training in engineering.
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Answer: B. To meet the rising demand for certified German language qualifications.
The news on 17 Aug 2026 mentions that the facility aims to meet the rapidly rising demand for certified German language qualifications among students and young professionals across the Malabar region.
Q7.
Which two prominent leaders were appointed to key roles within the BJP's national team, as announced on 17 Aug 2026?
- Amit Malviya and Deepak Mhaskey
- Smriti Irani and Piyush Goyal
- General Dhiraj Seth and General Ashok Raj Sigdel
- Bharati Kulkarni and Amit Shah
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Answer: B. Smriti Irani and Piyush Goyal
The news on 17 Aug 2026 states that Smriti Irani and Piyush Goyal have been appointed to key roles within the BJP's national team.
Q8.
The conferral of the honorary rank of General on each other's Army Chiefs between India and Nepal, as seen on 17 Aug 2026 with General Dhiraj Seth, symbolizes what?
- Economic cooperation agreements.
- Strong military ties.
- Cultural exchange programs.
- Joint space exploration missions.
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Answer: B. Strong military ties.
The background information on 17 Aug 2026 states that it is a long-standing tradition between India and Nepal to confer the honorary rank of General on each other's Army Chiefs, symbolizing strong military ties.
Q9.
The two MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones leased by India for Rs 1,900 crore, as reported on 17 Aug 2026, are primarily intended for what purpose?
- Air-to-air combat operations.
- Land-based agricultural monitoring.
- Maritime surveillance and reconnaissance.
- Passenger transport.
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Answer: C. Maritime surveillance and reconnaissance.
The news on 17 Aug 2026 states that these drones are leased for maritime surveillance and reconnaissance.
Q10.
According to Bharati Kulkarni, Director of ICMR-NIN, as stated on 17 Aug 2026, what does healthy ageing require attention to, in addition to disease management?
- Financial planning
- Social engagement
- Nutritional well-being
- Physical exercise only
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Answer: C. Nutritional well-being
The news on 17 Aug 2026 quotes Bharati Kulkarni, Director of ICMR-NIN, emphasizing that healthy ageing requires attention not only to disease management but also to nutritional well-being.
