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Answer: STRIPES
2. Which scheme aims to promote Floating Solar Photovoltaic projects in reservoirs, lakes, and dams across India?
Answer: Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana
3. Which Central Sector Scheme was launched to stimulate offshore oil and gas exploration activities in India’s maritime regions?
Answer: Samudra Manthan Scheme
4. Which ancient Buddhist site in Uttar Pradesh was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 48th Session of the World Heritage Committee?
Answer: Sarnath
5. Name the seventh Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft launched by the Indian Navy.
Answer: Machilipatnam
6. Who is the chairman of the high-powered Exam Reform Task Force constituted by the Government of India?
Answer: Nandan Nilekani
7. Where will India’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone be established?
Answer: Gwalior
8. Who founded the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), India’s oldest scientific research institution, which celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2026?
Answer: Dr. Mahendralal Sircar
9. Where was the recently inaugurated Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport located?
Answer: Bhogapuram, Andhra Pradesh
10. Which traditional painting of the Rathwa tribal community in Gujarat received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag recently?
Answer: Pithora Painting
11. According to the Competere Foundation's report, what was India's rank in the Market Distortions Performance Index in 2023?
Answer: 57th
12. Which index will replace the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) as the GDP deflator for quarterly and annual GDP estimates?
Answer: Output Producer Price Index
13. Which bank became the first Southeast Asian bank to win the “World’s Best Corporate Bank” title at the Global Finance Global Bank Awards 2026?
Answer: DBS Bank
14. Which is the first Indian bank to issue Basel III-compliant Additional Tier-I (AT-1) Perpetual Bonds in 2026?
Answer: State Bank of India
15. Who was appointed as the Official Liquidator to manage the winding up of Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL)?
Answer: Girikumar M. Nair
16. Who became the first woman to head the Geological Survey of India (GSI) as its 54th Director General?
Answer: Varsha Ashok Aglawe
17. Name the indigenously developed anti-swarm drone defence system showcased to the Indian Army recently.
Answer: Bhargavastra
18. Which paramilitary force notified the Recruitment Rules, 2026, reserving 50% of Constable (General Duty) vacancies for ex-Agniveers?
Answer: Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)
19. According to the BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026, which country became the world's second-largest supplier of seafarers?
Answer: India
20. Who became the first Indian medallist at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026?
Answer: Rishikanta Singh Chanambam
21. The Lok Sabha recently passed a bill increasing the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court. What will be the new strength of the Supreme Court?
Answer: 38 judges, including the Chief Justice of India.
22. Which lake in Arunachal Pradesh became India’s 101st Ramsar Site on August 3, 2026?
Answer: Glaw Lake, Lohit district.
23. Who assumed charge as the Director General of Naval Operations (DGNO) on August 3, 2026?
Answer: Vice Admiral Manish Chadha
24. Who took charge as the new CEO of IndiGo on August 3, 2026?
Answer: Willie Walsh
25. Who has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to Iran?
Answer: Vishwesh Negi
26. Which Indian artist’s birth centenary was commemorated with a special postage stamp released on August 3?
Answer: Satish Gujral
27. What new communication system for marine fishermen received approval for nationwide rollout recently?
Answer: Vessel Communication and Support System (VCSS)
28. Which organization developed the transponders used under the Vessel Communication and Support System (VCSS)?
Answer: ISRO
29. What is the name of the mobile application developed by ISRO to provide communication and support to marine fishermen?
Answer: Nabhmitra
30. What does GOBARdhan, a national initiative by the Government of India, stand for?
Answer: Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan
31. What new category has been introduced under the revamped Khelo India programme for younger athletes?
Answer: Emerging Khelo India Athletes (E-KIA)
32. Which Kerala port was recently designated as a customs port, enabling full EXIM cargo operations?
Answer: Vizhinjam Transshipment Seaport
33. Which state has emerged as India’s largest electric-vehicle market, accounting for 18% of national EV sales in 2025?
Answer: Uttar Pradesh
34. On which day was the 12th National Handloom Day observed in 2026?
Answer: August 7
35. Which country celebrated its National Day on August 9, 2026, marking its independence from Malaysia in 1965?
Answer: Singapore
36. India was awarded the hosting rights of which international multi-sport event in 2030?
Answer: The Centenary Commonwealth Games, to be held in Ahmedabad.
