Daily Current Affairs 5 August 2026

Q1 What special item was announced for brides in the Tamil Nadu Budget 2026?

• AOne-sovereign gold coin and silk sareeCorrect
• BCash incentive of Rs 50,000
• CFree education for daughters
• DHousing scheme for newlyweds

Explanation The budget announced one-sovereign gold coins and silk sarees for brides.

Q2 What is the purpose of the 'Aran' shelter homes announced in the Tamil Nadu Budget 2026?

• ATo provide safe accommodation and support to transgender personsCorrect
• BTo offer free education to senior citizens
• CTo serve as community centers for youth
• DTo provide employment opportunities for women

Explanation 'Aran' shelter homes will provide safe accommodation, food, counselling, and rehabilitation support to transgender persons.

Q3 How did political leaders from DMK, AIADMK, and PMK react to the Tamil Nadu Budget 2026?

• AThey expressed disappointment citing absence of significant new schemesCorrect
• BThey praised the budget for its innovative welfare measures
• CThey demanded immediate implementation of the budget
• DThey remained neutral without any comments

Explanation Leaders from DMK, AIADMK, and PMK expressed disappointment due to lack of significant new scheme announcements.

Q1 What was AIADMK leader Palaniswami's reaction to the Tamil Nadu 2026 Budget?

• AHe praised the Budget for fulfilling all promises
• BHe gave the Budget 'zero marks' for not including promised measuresCorrect
• CHe suggested minor improvements in the Budget
• DHe did not comment on the Budget

Explanation Palaniswami criticized the ruling TVK government, giving the Budget 'zero marks' for failing to include promised measures.

Q2 What new educational institution was announced in the Tamil Nadu 2026 Budget?

• AA specialised government medical college in Chennai
• BA specialised government law college in MaduraiCorrect
• CA new engineering college in Coimbatore
• DA new arts college in Trichy

Explanation Finance Minister Marie Wilson announced the setting up of a specialised government law college in Madurai.

Q3 What change did Finance Minister Marie Wilson urge regarding medical admissions in Tamil Nadu?

• ATo continue NEET-based admissions
• BTo abolish NEET and base admissions on Class XII public exam marksCorrect
• CTo introduce a new entrance exam
• DTo increase the number of medical seats

Explanation Marie Wilson urged the Union government to abolish the NEET-based admission system and restore medical admissions based on Class XII public exam marks.

Q1 What is the new Haj subsidy amount announced by the Tamil Nadu government for first-time pilgrims?

• A₹25,000
• B₹30,000
• C₹35,000Correct
• D₹40,000

Explanation The Tamil Nadu government raised the Haj subsidy to ₹35,000 for first-time pilgrims.

Q2 What is the name of India's first AI and innovation city announced in the Tamil Nadu budget?

• AArivagamCorrect
• BTechnoCity
• CInnovatech
• DAI Nagar

Explanation The Tamil Nadu government announced 'Arivagam' as India's first AI and innovation city.

Q3 Which areas will be declared as the 'Space Industrial Investment Zone' in Tamil Nadu?

• AChennai and Coimbatore
• BThoothukudi and TirunelveliCorrect
• CMadurai and Salem
• DErode and Vellore

Explanation Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli will be declared a 'Space Industrial Investment Zone' anchored by the spaceport at Kulasekarapattinam.

Q1 Which three medicines were classified as carcinogenic by WHO's IARC?

• AHydrochlorothiazide, voriconazole, tacrolimusCorrect
• BParacetamol, ibuprofen, aspirin
• CMetformin, amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin
• DAtorvastatin, losartan, clopidogrel

Explanation WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer classified hydrochlorothiazide, voriconazole, and tacrolimus as carcinogenic.

Q2 What advice did experts give to patients using these medicines?

• AStop treatment immediately
• BSwitch to alternative medicines without consulting doctors
• CContinue treatment and not stop medicines without medical adviceCorrect
• DIncrease dosage to counter risks

Explanation Experts urged patients not to stop treatment and to continue medicines under medical supervision despite the carcinogenic classification.

Q3 For which condition is hydrochlorothiazide commonly prescribed in India?

• ADiabetes management
• BHypertension managementCorrect
• CFungal infections
• DOrgan transplant rejection

Explanation Hydrochlorothiazide is widely prescribed in India for managing hypertension.

Q1 What was the repo rate decided by the RBI MPC in August 2026?

• A5.00%
• B5.25%Correct
• C5.50%
• D5.75%

Explanation The RBI MPC kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% for the fourth consecutive meeting.

Q2 What was the primary reason cited by the RBI MPC for keeping the repo rate unchanged?

• ARapid economic growth
• BGlobal uncertaintiesCorrect
• CSharp decline in inflation
• DIncrease in foreign investments

Explanation The MPC cited global uncertainties as a key reason for maintaining the repo rate at 5.25%.

Q3 According to the RBI MPC, what mainly contributed to the higher inflation observed?

• AHousing and transport costs
• BFuel and food pricesCorrect
• CGeneralized price pressures
• DIncrease in wages

Explanation The MPC noted that higher inflation was mostly due to fuel and food prices, with little sign of generalized price pressures.

Q1 What was the RBI Monetary Policy Committee's decision on the repo rate in August 2026?

• AKept the repo rate unchangedCorrect
• BIncreased the repo rate by 25 basis points
• CDecreased the repo rate by 25 basis points
• DIncreased the repo rate by 50 basis points

Explanation The RBI MPC in August 2026 decided to keep the repo rate unchanged while maintaining a neutral stance.

Q2 Which of the following factors influenced the RBI MPC's decision in August 2026?

• AWest Asia war and rising crude oil pricesCorrect
• BStrong South-West monsoon and appreciating Rupee
• CDeclining inflation and stable crude oil prices
• DGlobal economic boom and low inflation

Explanation The decision was influenced by inflationary pressures and risks from the West Asia war, rising crude oil prices, a depreciating Rupee, and the El Nino effect on the monsoon.

Q3 What was the repo rate set by RBI MPC in December 2025?

• A5.25% after a 25 basis points cutCorrect
• B5.50% after a 25 basis points hike
• C5.00% after a 50 basis points cut
• D5.75% unchanged

Explanation In December 2025, the RBI MPC cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25% while maintaining a neutral stance.

Q1 Which organization developed the indigenous vaccine for African Swine Fever in India?

• AICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal DiseasesCorrect
• BIndian Veterinary Research Institute
• CNational Institute of Virology
• DCentral Drug Research Institute

Explanation The vaccine was developed by scientists at ICAR-NIHSAD, Bhopal.

Q2 What type of virus was used to develop the African Swine Fever vaccine by ICAR?

• ANovel attenuated ASFV Genotype II virusCorrect
• BLive attenuated Influenza virus
• CInactivated Rabies virus
• DRecombinant Dengue virus

Explanation The vaccine was developed using a novel attenuated ASFV Genotype II virus.

Q3 African Swine Fever primarily affects which animals?

• ADomestic and wild pigsCorrect
• BCattle and buffaloes
• CPoultry birds
• DSheep and goats

Explanation ASF is a disease affecting domestic and wild pigs worldwide.

Q1 What is the primary objective of the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill?

• ATo increase taxes on electronics manufacturing
• BTo ease rules for offshore funds and boost Make in IndiaCorrect
• CTo restrict foreign investments in India
• DTo abolish REITs and InvITs

Explanation The Bill seeks to ease rules for offshore funds, cloud firms, REITs, InvITs, and electronics manufacturing to attract global capital and boost Make in India.

Q2 Which sectors are targeted for regulatory easing under the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill?

• APharmaceuticals and textiles
• BOffshore funds, cloud firms, REITs, InvITs, and electronics manufacturingCorrect
• CAgriculture and mining
• DAutomobiles and steel

Explanation The Bill proposes easing rules specifically for offshore funds, cloud firms, REITs, InvITs, and electronics manufacturing.

Q3 How does the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill aim to impact India's investment environment?

• ABy making investment rules more stringent
• BBy strengthening India's investment appealCorrect
• CBy limiting foreign capital inflow
• DBy increasing compliance burdens

Explanation The Bill aims to strengthen India's investment appeal by easing regulations and attracting global capital.

Q1 Who among the following officials received a one-year extension in their tenure as per the recent government decision?

• AT. V. Somanathan and Govind MohanCorrect
• BT. V. Somanathan and Ajit Doval
• CGovind Mohan and Rajiv Gauba
• DAjit Doval and Rajiv Gauba

Explanation The tenures of Cabinet Secretary T. V. Somanathan and Home Secretary Govind Mohan were extended by one year.

Q2 Which committee approved the one-year tenure extension of the Cabinet Secretary and Home Secretary?

• AAppointments Committee of the CabinetCorrect
• BUnion Public Service Commission
• CFinance Committee
• DParliamentary Committee

Explanation The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the extension of tenures for both officials.

Q3 What is the duration of the tenure extension granted to the Cabinet Secretary and Home Secretary?

• AOne yearCorrect
• BSix months
• CTwo years
• DThree years

Explanation Both the Cabinet Secretary and Home Secretary were granted a one-year extension in their service.

Q1 Why did the FSSAI ban Dabur Honey and coconut milk products?

• AFor using misleading '100 per cent' claims on labelsCorrect
• BFor containing harmful ingredients
• CFor not having proper licenses
• DFor being imported without approval

Explanation FSSAI banned the products because they used misleading '100 per cent' claims, which violates the law and constitutes false advertising.

Q2 What does the FSSAI consider the use of '100 per cent' claims on Dabur products to be?

• AA marketing strategy
• BA violation of law and false advertisingCorrect
• CAn endorsement by the government
• DA quality certification

Explanation The FSSAI stated that such labeling violates the law and constitutes false advertising.

Q1 Which bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Day 13 of the Parliament Monsoon Session?

• ABankers’ Books Evidence Bill
• BBill to increase Supreme Court judgesCorrect
• CTaxation Amendment Bill
• DFCRA Amendment Bill

Explanation The Rajya Sabha passed the bill to increase the number of Supreme Court judges on Day 13.

Q2 What was the status of the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill in the Lok Sabha on Day 13?

• APassed after debate
• BPassed without debateCorrect
• CRejected
• DNot introduced

Explanation The Lok Sabha passed the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill without debate on Day 13.

Q3 Which Union Minister criticized Opposition protests over Ram Temple donation allegations during the session?

• AAmit Shah
• BKiren RijijuCorrect
• CPiyush Goyal
• DNirmala Sitharaman

Explanation Union Minister Kiren Rijiju hit out at Opposition protests concerning Ram Temple donation scams.

Q1 What is a key reason for criticism of the Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026?

• AIt requires General Body approval for even small reformsCorrect
• BIt abolishes the General Body of the institute
• CIt privatizes the Indian Statistical Institute
• DIt reduces funding for the institute

Explanation The government states that the regulations are prescriptive, requiring General Body approval for even minor reforms, which has drawn criticism.

Q2 What does the Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026 primarily aim to do?

• AReform the Indian Statistical InstituteCorrect
• BMerge the institute with another university
• CConvert the institute into a private entity
• DIncrease the number of students admitted

Explanation The Bill seeks to reform the premier Indian Statistical Institute.

Q3 Who must approve reforms under the Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026 according to the government?

• AThe General BodyCorrect
• BThe Prime Minister
• CThe Ministry of Education
• DThe Board of Trustees

Explanation The government contends that reforms require the approval of the General Body as per the Bill.

Q1 What directive did IRDAI give to insurers regarding the Assam floods?

• ATo mobilise resources for speedy settlement of flood claimsCorrect
• BTo increase insurance premiums in Assam
• CTo halt all claim settlements temporarily
• DTo focus only on new insurance policies

Explanation IRDAI instructed insurers to mobilise resources for speedy settlement of flood claims in Assam.

Q2 Who are insurers advised to communicate the nomination of a Senior Executive to?

• AThe Prime Minister
• BThe Chief Secretary of AssamCorrect
• CThe Finance Minister
• DThe IRDAI Chairman

Explanation Insurers have been advised to communicate the nomination of a Senior Executive to the Chief Secretary of Assam.

Q3 What is the primary purpose of nominating a Senior Executive by insurers as per IRDAI's instruction?

• ATo oversee new policy sales
• BTo ensure speedy processing and settlement of flood claimsCorrect
• CTo conduct flood relief operations
• DTo manage premium collections

Explanation The Senior Executive is nominated to ensure speedy processing and settlement of flood claims.

Q1 What was the name of the Indian vessel that sank off the coast of Yemen after a projectile attack?

• AMSV Faize Noore OliyaCorrect
• BINS Vikrant
• CMV Seaman Guard Ohio
• DINS Arihant

Explanation The Indian vessel that sank after the projectile attack off Yemen was the mechanised sailing vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya.

Q2 How many Indian crew members were rescued after the sinking of the vessel off Yemen?

• A10
• B13Correct
• C15
• D20

Explanation All 13 Indian crew members aboard the vessel were rescued safely after it sank.

Q3 Who confirmed the sinking of the Indian vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya near Yemeni waters?

• APrime Minister of India
• BUnion Minister Sarbananda SonowalCorrect
• CIndian Navy Chief
• DMinister of External Affairs

Explanation Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed the sinking of the vessel near Yemeni waters.

Q1 What measure has the Supreme Court sought from the Centre regarding uninsured vehicles?

• ATo stop fuel sales to uninsured vehiclesCorrect
• BTo increase insurance premiums
• CTo ban uninsured vehicles from highways
• DTo provide free insurance to vehicle owners

Explanation The Supreme Court sought a plan to stop fuel sales to uninsured vehicles.

Q2 According to the Supreme Court, what is a benefit of stopping fuel sales to uninsured vehicles?

• AIt will reduce fuel prices
• BIt will help identify uninsured and unregistered vehiclesCorrect
• CIt will increase vehicle registrations
• DIt will promote electric vehicles

Explanation The court said such a system would help identify uninsured and unregistered vehicles.

Q3 Why does the Supreme Court want to encourage vehicle owners to keep their insurance active?

• ATo reduce traffic congestion
• BTo ensure road safety and legal complianceCorrect
• CTo increase government revenue
• DTo promote public transport

Explanation The court aims to encourage owners to keep their insurance active, which ensures legal compliance and road safety.

Q1 Why were schools, colleges, and anganwadis closed in 10 districts of Kerala on 5 August?

• ADue to a strike by teachers
• BBecause of an orange alert issued by IMD forecasting heavy rainfallCorrect
• CFor a state holiday
• DDue to a power outage

Explanation The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert forecasting heavy rainfall, leading to the closure of educational institutions.

Q2 How many people have been displaced in Kerala due to floods as mentioned in the report?

• AOver 18,000Correct
• BAbout 5,000
• CMore than 50,000
• DLess than 1,000

Explanation The floods in Kerala have displaced over 18,000 people according to the report.

Q3 How many deaths have been reported in Kerala due to floods as per the source?

• A10
• B25Correct
• C50
• D100

Explanation The floods have killed 25 people in Kerala as mentioned in the source.

Q1 What was Iran's Foreign Ministry's position on negotiations with the United States in August 2026?

• AThey confirmed ongoing negotiations
• BThey denied that negotiations were taking placeCorrect
• CThey announced a ceasefire agreement
• DThey requested immediate talks

Explanation Iran's Foreign Ministry denied that any negotiations with the United States were taking place.

Q2 What did Donald Trump say about the talks with Iran on August 4, 2026?

• AHe denied any talks were happening
• BHe insisted that talks were currently ongoingCorrect
• CHe announced a deadline for the agreement
• DHe called for a wider war

Explanation Donald Trump insisted that talks with Iran were currently ongoing, stating, 'We are talking right now.'

Q3 Did Donald Trump set a deadline for the Iran-US agreement in August 2026?

• AYes, he set a deadline for the next day
• BNo, he declined to set a deadlineCorrect
• CYes, he set a deadline for the end of the month
• DNo, he refused to talk about any agreement

Explanation Trump mentioned talks would happen but declined to set a deadline for any agreement.

Q1 Who top-scored for West Indies in the 2nd Test against Pakistan?

• ABabar
• BJustin GreavesCorrect
• CRoston Chase
• DShafique

Explanation Justin Greaves top-scored with 73 runs for West Indies in the 2nd Test.

Q2 What was the partnership run total between Babar and Shafique on Day 2?

• A183Correct
• B70
• C344
• D73

Explanation Babar and Shafique stretched their partnership to 183 runs on Day 2.

Q3 What notable batting milestone did Babar continue to struggle with during the match?

• ACentury drought in TestsCorrect
• BDouble century in Tests
• CFastest fifty
• DHighest score in ODIs

Explanation Babar's century drought in Tests continued during this match.