18 Aug 2026 Current Affairs Quiz | UPSC, CDS, CAPF, NDA AFCAT Preparation
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Quiz Questions
Consider the following statements regarding the New Development Bank (NDB), recently seen in the news:
1. It is a multilateral development bank established by the BRICS countries.
2. It is headquartered in Moscow, Russia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The Mahadayi River originates in which geographical region?
Consider the following statements regarding Mount Elbrus, recently seen in the news:
1. It is the highest mountain in Europe.
2. It is located in Russia.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which among the following best describes Friedreich ataxia (FA), recently seen in the news?
Consider the following statements regarding the Loggerhead Sea Turtle, recently seen in the news:
1. It is the world’s largest hard-shelled turtle.
2. It is classified as ‘Endangered’ under the IUCN Red List.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding South Asian Free Trade Area:
1. It is the free trade arrangement of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).
2. It has objectives to promote and enhance mutual trade and economic cooperation among contracting states.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope:
1. It is designed to study the areas of dark energy, exoplanets, and infrared astrophysics.
2. It is an initiative of the European Space Agency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Hara Mangrove Forest:
1. These forests have a special filtration system in their roots that allows them to thrive in saline conditions.
2. These forests in Persian Gulf are designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission, consider the following:
1. It is a quasi-judicial commission set up under the Consumer Protection Act of 1986.
2. It is only headed by a sitting or a retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India.
3. It shall have jurisdiction to entertain a complaint valued more than two crore.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding Earthquake Swarm:
1. It occurs when multiple seismic events strike a small area in relatively quick succession.
2. It necessarily consists of a sequence of high-intensity earthquakes centred around a clearly identifiable main shock.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?