Current Affairs Quiz — 13 August 2026

5 UPSC-style MCQs from daily current affairs, with answers and exam-focused explanations.

Take this quiz (scored)Read 13 August 2026 briefing

Q1.Under Mission Mausam, the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) states that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) strengthened its observational network by adding how many Doppler Weather Radars?

  • A50
  • B100
  • C150
  • D500

Q2.In which year was the Management Effectiveness Evaluation framework for Elephant Reserves launched by the Government of India?

  • A2020
  • B2023
  • C2025
  • D2026

Q3.Which committee does the Lok Sabha refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 to after adopting a motion?

  • AA select committee of the Lok Sabha
  • BA Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC)
  • CA Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs
  • DA judicial review bench of the Supreme Court

Q4.The Cooperative Governance Index (CGI) developed by NABARD is meant to assess, quantify and benchmark governance standards for which cooperative banks through a digital portal?

  • ARegional Cooperative Banks (RCBs)
  • BState Cooperative Banks (StCBs) only
  • CDistrict Cooperative Banks (DCCBs) only
  • DPrimary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) nationwide

Q5.Under RBI-linked relaxations mentioned for Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs), up to what limit can a UCB open new branches without prior RBI approval?

  • AUp to 15% (maximum 10) of existing branches
  • BUp to 10% (maximum 5) of existing branches
  • CUp to 15% (maximum 15) of existing branches
  • DUp to 25% (maximum 10) of existing branches