Daily Current Affairs Practice Quiz — 17 August
Target Exams: UPSC, SSC CGL, Banking, State PSCs, Defence & Railways
Q1. When is National Nonprofit Day observed globally to recognize NGO contributions?
Explanation: National Nonprofit Day is commemorated on 17 August to celebrate non-profit organizations and NGOs for their selfless societal impact.
Q2. Which Southeast Asian nation celebrated its Independence Day on 17 August?
Explanation: Indonesia marks its Independence Day on 17 August, having proclaimed sovereignty on 17 August 1945 following Dutch colonial rule.
Q3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the 9th-century Prambanan Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in which nation?
Explanation: Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple compound dedicated to the Trimurti in Indonesia, visited by PM Modi during his bilateral tour.
Q4. ‘Bintang Adipurna’, recently conferred upon PM Narendra Modi, is the highest civilian order of which country?
Explanation: ‘Bintang Adipurna’ (Grand Cross) is Indonesia’s supreme civilian decoration, awarded to PM Modi in recognition of strengthening diplomatic relations.
Q5. Where is the BWF Badminton World Championships 2026 being organized?
Explanation: The marquee BWF Badminton World Championship is being held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi from 17 to 23 August.
Q6. What is the name of the official mascot unveiled for the BWF World Championships 2026?
Explanation: ‘Peacko’, representing India’s national bird (the peacock), was unveiled as the official mascot for the BWF World Championship 2026.
Q7. Where was the FIBA Under-18 Asia Cup basketball tournament organized?
Explanation: FIBA Under-18 Asia Cup was hosted in New Delhi, featuring elite junior basketball squads from across the Asian continent.
Q8. In which city was a Guinness World Record set by planting 3.61 lakh saplings within one hour?
Explanation: Under a mega urban afforestation drive, 3.61 lakh saplings were planted in one hour in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, creating a new Guinness World Record.
Q9. Where will the inaugural edition of the ‘World Athletics Ultimate Championship’ take place in 2026?
Explanation: The brand-new global athletics showdown, the World Athletics Ultimate Championship, is slated to debut in Budapest, Hungary.
Q10. ‘Mukhyamantri Yuva Suyog’ platform was launched by which state to connect youth with sports and vocational skills?
Explanation: The Rajasthan government rolled out ‘Mukhyamantri Yuva Suyog’ to mentor rural and urban youth in athletics and industry-ready skill sets.
Q11. Which state has been chosen to host the upcoming 8th Khelo India Youth Games?
Explanation: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports confirmed Telangana as the official host state for the 8th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games.
Q12. Which country is set to host the 14th South Asian Games in 2027?
Explanation: Pakistan has been selected to host the 14th edition of the multi-sport regional event, the South Asian Games, in 2027.
Q13. Which state documented the highest number of newly discovered fauna (animal) species according to recent Zoological Survey data?
Explanation: The Western Ghats biological hotspot in Kerala registered the maximum new discoveries of faunal species across India.
Q14. Which Indian private aerospace company has developed the ‘Vikram-1’ orbital rocket?
Explanation: Hyderabad-based spacetech firm Skyroot Aerospace manufactured the Vikram-1 orbital rocket to deliver small satellites into Low Earth Orbit.
Q15. Which space agency designed the ‘PRAXIS Mission’ to explore the complex ring formations of Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune?
Explanation: NASA announced the PRAXIS (Planetary Ring Atmosphere & Exploration) Mission targeting the deep study of ring systems around the outer giants: Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
Q16. Which country recently announced the successful testing of the world’s largest superconducting fusion magnet?
Explanation: China completed engineering performance tests of the world’s largest superconducting magnet designed for experimental magnetic confinement fusion reactors.
Q17. What is India’s GDP growth forecast for Q1 FY-2027 as projected by the SBI Research Ecowrap report?
Explanation: SBI Research in its economic forecast predicted a robust 7.6% GDP growth rate for India in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026-27.
Q18. Who is the author of the recently published book titled ‘Memories on a Platter: My Fusion Cookbook’?
Explanation: ‘Memories on a Platter: My Fusion Cookbook’ is authored by Rohini Rana, reflecting royal cuisine traditions combined with global flavours.
Q19. India conducted the bilateral military exercise ‘Maitri’ with the armed forces of which country?
Explanation: Exercise ‘Maitri’ is the annual bilateral joint army drill held between the Indian Army and the Royal Thai Army.
Q20. By which target year has India resolved to achieve 100 GW of total installed nuclear power capacity?
Explanation: Under the Viksit Bharat 2047 energy road map announced by PM Narendra Modi on Independence Day, India aims to scale its clean nuclear power capacity to 100 GW by 2047.