Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 15 August, 2026: Top GK Questions & Answers For UPSC, SSC & Banking Exams

Celebrate Independence Day and reinforce your government job preparation with our Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 15 August, 2026 — an essential GK quiz for every aspirant targeting UPSC, SSC, and Banking sarkari exams. The General Awareness section of competitive exams is dynamic and ever-changing, and a dedicated daily current affairs quiz habit ensures aspirants never fall behind.

1. The Thoti community, which was recently in the news, is primarily found in which Indian state?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Kerala
[C] Odisha
[D] Telangana

2. In which Indian state was the daily Itarsi–Madan Mahal passenger train recently introduced to improve regional connectivity?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Chhattisgarh

3. Which organisation launched India’s first accreditation scheme for Mobile Food Testing Laboratories to strengthen food safety standards?
[A] Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
[B] National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories
[C] Bureau of Indian Standards
[D] National Centre for Food Technology

4. On which date is World Lion Day observed annually across the world to raise awareness about lion conservation?
[A] August 10
[B] August 12
[C] August 8
[D] August 15

5. Which medal did Maharajan Arumugapandian win in the men’s 65 kg category at the Asian Junior Weightlifting Championships 2026?
[A] Gold
[B] Silver
[C] Bronze
[D] None of the above

Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 14 August, 2026: Top GK Questions & Answers For UPSC, SSC & Banking Exams

Correct Answers:

1. [D] Telangana

2. [B] Madhya Pradesh

3. [B] National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories

4. [A] August 10

5. [B] Silver

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