Q1.
On 24 Aug 2026, U.S. envoy Sergio Gor visited the Tata-Lockheed Martin manufacturing hub in India. For which specific component of the C-130J Super Hercules did he tour the production line?
- Fuselage sections
- Empennages
- Wing assemblies
- Landing gear systems
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Answer: B. Empennages
The U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor toured the production line for C-130J Super Hercules empennages.
Q2.
As of 24 Aug 2026, India is looking to procure how many transport aircraft, a topic highlighted by U.S. envoy Sergio Gor's visit to the Tata-Lockheed Martin manufacturing hub?
- 50
- 60
- 70
- 80
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Answer: D. 80
India is currently looking to procure 80 transport aircraft.
Q3.
According to the news on 24 Aug 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin credited which Indian leader for the significant growth in Russia-India trade turnover during talks with EAM S. Jaishankar?
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
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Answer: B. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Russian President Vladimir Putin credited PM Modi for strengthening bilateral ties and the substantial growth in Russia-India trade turnover.
Q4.
On 24 Aug 2026, EAM S. Jaishankar met with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Which of the following areas was specifically mentioned as part of the long-standing strategic partnership between India and Russia?
- Tourism, education, and sports
- Defence, energy, and trade
- Agriculture, textiles, and IT services
- Space exploration, pharmaceuticals, and automotive
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Answer: B. Defence, energy, and trade
India and Russia have a long-standing strategic partnership, particularly in defence, energy, and trade.
Q5.
On 24 Aug 2026, Minnesota student Vick Tan developed a low-cost arsenic filter. Which three main components were used in its design?
- Coffee grounds, sand, and activated charcoal
- Teabags, eggshells, and magnetic iron oxide
- Cotton, wood chips, and silver nanoparticles
- Rice husks, clay, and graphene
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Answer: B. Teabags, eggshells, and magnetic iron oxide
The filter is designed as a teabag and incorporates eggshells and magnetic iron oxide.
Q6.
What percentage of arsenic did Vick Tan's innovative filter, reported on 24 Aug 2026, successfully remove from polluted water?
- Over 70%
- Over 80%
- Over 90%
- Over 95%
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Answer: C. Over 90%
It successfully removed more than 90% of arsenic from water.
Q7.
As per the background information provided on 24 Aug 2026 regarding arsenic contamination, which region in India was specifically mentioned as being affected?
- Thar Desert region
- Western Ghats
- Ganga-Brahmaputra delta
- Deccan Plateau
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Answer: C. Ganga-Brahmaputra delta
Arsenic contamination in groundwater is a major public health concern in many parts of the world, including India (e.g., Ganga-Brahmaputra delta).
Q8.
On 24 Aug 2026, Indigenous women in Ecuador were reported to be actively engaged in which of the following activities to protect the Amazon rainforest?
- Mining for sustainable minerals and setting up eco-tourism resorts
- Planting trees for birds and growing cacao for their families
- Developing hydroelectric projects and establishing wildlife sanctuaries
- Promoting large-scale commercial logging and cattle ranching
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Answer: B. Planting trees for birds and growing cacao for their families
Indigenous women in Ecuador are actively engaged in planting trees for birds and growing cacao for their families.
Q9.
The visit of U.S. envoy Sergio Gor to the Tata-Lockheed Martin manufacturing hub on 24 Aug 2026 highlights which of the following aspects for Indian competitive exams?
- India's growing reliance on Russian defence technology.
- Strengthening India-US strategic partnership and 'Make in India' in defence.
- India's shift towards entirely indigenous defence production.
- The decline of foreign investment in India's defence sector.
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Answer: B. Strengthening India-US strategic partnership and 'Make in India' in defence.
The news is important for exams as it 'Shows strengthening India-US strategic partnership, 'Make in India' in defence, and specific defence platforms.'
Q10.
The discussions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and EAM S. Jaishankar on 24 Aug 2026, where Putin credited PM Modi for growing trade, are important for exams as they reflect which of the following?
- The isolation of India in global trade relations.
- The dynamics of India's foreign policy and economic relations with major powers.
- India's complete pivot away from traditional allies.
- A significant decrease in India's international trade volume.
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Answer: B. The dynamics of India's foreign policy and economic relations with major powers.
The news is important for exams as it 'Reflects the dynamics of India's foreign policy, economic relations with major powers, and the role of leadership in international trade.'
