Q1.
As per the news on 21 Aug 2026, Delhi Police registered an FIR concerning pellet injuries to a student protester. What was the primary reason for the registration of this FIR, as highlighted in the report?
- A court order mandated the registration after a public interest litigation.
- The Delhi Police suo motu decided to investigate the matter.
- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi staged a sit-in demanding its registration.
- The National Human Rights Commission intervened directly.
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Answer: C. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi staged a sit-in demanding its registration.
The news states, 'The move came after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi staged a dharna at the Parliament Street police station, demanding registration of the FIR.'
Q2.
According to reports on 21 Aug 2026, approximately how many voters in Karnataka are facing potential exclusion from the state's electoral rolls?
- Around 50 lakh voters.
- Exactly 1.08 crore voters.
- More than 2 crore voters.
- Less than 75 lakh voters.
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Answer: B. Exactly 1.08 crore voters.
The news states, 'A total of 1,07,96,415 voters are staring at potential exclusion from Karnataka’s electoral rolls,' which is approximately 1.08 crore.
Q3.
As announced by Delhi University on 21 Aug 2026, what is the minimum academic requirement for Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) graduates to be eligible for direct PhD admission, bypassing the master's degree?
- A minimum of 6.5 CGPA.
- A minimum of 7.0 CGPA.
- A minimum of 7.5 CGPA.
- A minimum of 8.0 CGPA.
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Answer: C. A minimum of 7.5 CGPA.
The news states, 'FYUP graduates with a minimum of 7.5 CGPA will be eligible for direct PhD admission.'
Q4.
As of 21 Aug 2026, figures presented in the Rajya Sabha indicate that how many districts in Madhya Pradesh have less than 70% coverage of potable tap water under the 'Har Ghar Jal' initiative?
- 15 districts.
- 23 districts.
- 30 districts.
- 55 districts.
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Answer: B. 23 districts.
The news states, '23 out of Madhya Pradesh's 55 districts have been assessed as having less than 70% coverage of potable tap water.'
Q5.
The FIR registered by Delhi Police on 21 Aug 2026, regarding a protester's pellet injury, was related to an incident that occurred on which date?
- July 20.
- August 15.
- September 1.
- June 10.
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Answer: A. July 20.
The news states, 'The injuries were sustained during a July 20 protest.'
Q6.
Delhi University's new policy allowing direct PhD pathway for eligible FYUP graduates will be effective from which academic session, as reported on 21 Aug 2026?
- 2025-26 academic year.
- 2026-27 academic year.
- 2027-28 academic year.
- 2024-25 academic year.
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Answer: B. 2026-27 academic year.
The news states, 'The policy will be effective for admissions starting in the 2026-27 academic year.'
Q7.
What is the primary objective of the 'Har Ghar Jal' initiative, a component of the Jal Jeevan Mission, as mentioned in the news on 21 Aug 2026?
- To provide electricity to all rural households by 2024.
- To ensure functional household toilets in all rural areas by 2024.
- To provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections to all rural households by 2024.
- To establish community water purification plants in all villages by 2026.
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Answer: C. To provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections to all rural households by 2024.
The news states, 'The 'Har Ghar Jal' initiative aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections to all rural households by 2024.'
Q8.
According to the background information provided on 21 Aug 2026 regarding the potential exclusion of voters from Karnataka's electoral rolls, which body is primarily responsible for the preparation and revision of electoral rolls in India?
- The State Election Commission.
- The Ministry of Home Affairs.
- The Election Commission of India (ECI).
- The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India.
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Answer: C. The Election Commission of India (ECI).
The background section states, 'The Election Commission of India (ECI) is responsible for the preparation and revision of electoral rolls to ensure free and fair elections.'
Q9.
Delhi University's decision, reported on 21 Aug 2026, to allow direct PhD admission for eligible FYUP graduates aligns with the objectives of which national education policy?
- National Policy on Education 1986.
- National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
- Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan.
- Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA).
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Answer: B. National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
The background section states, 'Represents a significant policy change in higher education, impacting academic progression and aligning with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.'
Q10.
The 'Har Ghar Jal' initiative is a key component of the Jal Jeevan Mission. When was the Jal Jeevan Mission launched, as per the information provided on 21 Aug 2026?
- August 2014.
- August 2019.
- January 2020.
- March 2021.
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Answer: B. August 2019.
The background section states, ''Har Ghar Jal' is a key component of the Jal Jeevan Mission, launched in August 2019.'
