Q1.
Which of the following acts was invoked by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for the raids conducted on IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar's premises on 23 Aug 2026?
- Prevention of Corruption Act
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
- Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA)
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)
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Answer: B. Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
The ED conducted searches under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with the case.
Q2.
On 23 Aug 2026, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided premises linked to IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar in connection with the KPSC 'scam' case. In which two Indian states were these raids carried out?
- Karnataka and Maharashtra
- Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh
- Uttar Pradesh and Delhi
- Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
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Answer: B. Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh
Raids were carried out in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
Q3.
According to reports on 23 Aug 2026, the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror base in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, which was reportedly destroyed in 'Operation Sindoor', is operational again. What was the alleged financial aid provided by the Pakistani government for its reconstruction?
- Rs 5 crore
- Rs 8 crore
- Rs 10 crore
- Rs 12 crore
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Answer: B. Rs 8 crore
The Pakistani government reportedly provided Rs 8 crore for its reconstruction.
Q4.
Which city in Pakistan, mentioned in the news on 23 Aug 2026, is home to a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror base that has reportedly become operational again?
- Lahore
- Karachi
- Islamabad
- Bahawalpur
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Answer: D. Bahawalpur
The terror base is located in Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
Q5.
As of 23 Aug 2026, what has the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) confirmed regarding the H1N1 strain in India?
- A new, more virulent H1N1 strain is circulating.
- No new H1N1 strain is circulating in India.
- The H1N1 strain has mutated significantly since 2025.
- H1N1 infections are causing severe public health emergencies.
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Answer: B. No new H1N1 strain is circulating in India.
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed that no new H1N1 strain is circulating in India.
Q6.
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is the apex body for biomedical research in India. Which ministry funds the ICMR, as per the information available on 23 Aug 2026?
- Ministry of Science and Technology
- Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
- Ministry of Education
- Ministry of Ayush
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Answer: B. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
ICMR is funded by the Government of India through the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
Q7.
What is the primary objective of the new textbook initiative 'Kitab Ek, Padhe Anek' (KEPA), launched as of 23 Aug 2026?
- To promote digital literacy among rural students.
- To provide inclusive education for students with diverse learning needs.
- To standardize textbooks across all Indian states.
- To reduce the cost of textbook production.
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Answer: B. To provide inclusive education for students with diverse learning needs.
KEPA aims to provide inclusive education for students with diverse learning needs.
Q8.
The 'Kitab Ek, Padhe Anek' (KEPA) initiative, mentioned on 23 Aug 2026, integrates multiple learning cues within a single textbook. Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as an embedded cue?
- Audio
- Braille
- Virtual Reality (VR)
- Indian Sign Language (ISL)
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Answer: C. Virtual Reality (VR)
The initiative embeds audio, print, tactile, Braille, Indian Sign Language (ISL), and visual cues. Virtual Reality (VR) is not mentioned.
Q9.
On 23 Aug 2026, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was in the news for raids related to the KPSC 'scam' case. The ED is described as a law enforcement and economic intelligence agency responsible for:
- Maintaining law and order in states.
- Enforcing economic laws and fighting economic crime.
- Regulating foreign trade policies.
- Overseeing public service commissions.
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Answer: B. Enforcing economic laws and fighting economic crime.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is a law enforcement and economic intelligence agency responsible for enforcing economic laws and fighting economic crime in India.
Q10.
The news on 23 Aug 2026 about the reactivation of Jaish-e-Mohammed's (JeM) terror base in Bahawalpur is highlighted as important for understanding India's security challenges and international relations. Which country is primarily associated with this terror base and alleged financial aid for its reconstruction?
- Afghanistan
- China
- Pakistan
- Iran
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Answer: C. Pakistan
The terror base is in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, and the Pakistani government reportedly provided financial support for its reconstruction. JeM is also described as a Pakistan-based Islamist terrorist organization.
