Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 26 August, 2026: Top GK Questions & Answers For UPSC, SSC & Banking Exams
Raise your sarkari exam scores with our Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 26 August, 2026 — a comprehensive GK quiz crafted for aspirants targeting government jobs through UPSC, SSC, and Banking exams. A daily current affairs quiz is not merely good practice — it is an absolute necessity for any candidate serious about performing well in the General Awareness section of competitive examinations.
1. Which Indian state organised its first-ever Kaushal Mahotsav in Balurghat during August 2026?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Odisha
[C] Bihar
[D] Jharkhand
2. Which initiative received the Gold Award in the Central Level Initiatives category at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026?
[A] e-Jagriti
[B] AgriStack
[C] DigiLocker
[D] UMANG
3. What was India’s unemployment rate among people aged 15 years and above in July 2026, according to the latest data?
[A] 5.5%
[B] 5.1%
[C] 4.5%
[D] 6.7%
4. What is the primary purpose of the PM-AASHA scheme in supporting India’s farmers and agricultural sector?
[A] To provide free seeds to farmers
[B] To ensure remunerative prices for farmers
[C] To provide irrigation facilities
[D] To promote agricultural exports
5. Which bank introduced the women-focused YES Essence Credit Card in August 2026 with specialised benefits for women customers?
[A] HDFC Bank
[B] YES Bank
[C] Axis Bank
[D] ICICI Bank
Correct Answers:
1. [A] West Bengal
2. [B] AgriStack
3. [B] 5.1%
4. [B] To ensure remunerative prices for farmers
5. [B] YES Bank
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1. Which Indian state organised its first-ever Kaushal Mahotsav in Balurghat during August 2026?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Odisha
[C] Bihar
[D] Jharkhand
2. Which initiative received the Gold Award in the Central Level Initiatives category at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026?
[A] e-Jagriti
[B] AgriStack
[C] DigiLocker
[D] UMANG
3. What was India’s unemployment rate among people aged 15 years and above in July 2026, according to the latest data?
[A] 5.5%
[B] 5.1%
[C] 4.5%
[D] 6.7%
4. What is the primary purpose of the PM-AASHA scheme in supporting India’s farmers and agricultural sector?
[A] To provide free seeds to farmers
[B] To ensure remunerative prices for farmers
[C] To provide irrigation facilities
[D] To promote agricultural exports
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5. Which bank introduced the women-focused YES Essence Credit Card in August 2026 with specialised benefits for women customers?
[A] HDFC Bank
[B] YES Bank
[C] Axis Bank
[D] ICICI Bank
Correct Answers:
1. [A] West Bengal
2. [B] AgriStack
3. [B] 5.1%
4. [B] To ensure remunerative prices for farmers
5. [B] YES Bank
Image Courtesy: ChatGPT
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