Daily Current Affairs 7 August 2026

Q1 What is the target number of schools under Tamil Nadu's 'Super Clean, Super Campus' scheme?

• A5,320 schools
• B10,000 schoolsCorrect
• C1 lakh schools
• D532 schools

Explanation The 'Super Clean, Super Campus' scheme targets 10,000 schools as announced in the Tamil Nadu budget.

Q2 Under the MY-HOME scheme, how many housing units does Tamil Nadu plan to develop over the next seven years?

• A50,000 units
• B1 lakh unitsCorrect
• C10,000 units
• D5 lakh units

Explanation The MY-HOME scheme aims to develop one lakh housing units over seven years through a public-private partnership.

Q3 Which class students will receive branded bicycles under the Tamil Nadu government's new scheme?

• AClass IX
• BClass X
• CClass XICorrect
• DClass XII

Explanation Branded bicycles will be provided to around 5.32 lakh Class XI students in government and government-aided schools.

Q1 What is the primary objective of the GOBARdhan scheme approved by the Union Cabinet in 2026?

• ATo increase domestic production of compressed biogas ten-foldCorrect
• BTo promote solar energy in rural areas
• CTo reduce water consumption in agriculture
• DTo develop electric vehicle infrastructure

Explanation The GOBARdhan scheme aims to increase domestic production of compressed biogas (CBG) ten-fold.

Q2 What is the approximate financial outlay approved by the Union Cabinet for the GOBARdhan scheme?

• A₹10,000 crore
• B₹23,371 to ₹24,000 croreCorrect
• C₹50,000 crore
• D₹5,000 crore

Explanation The Union Cabinet approved a budget of around ₹23,371 to ₹24,000 crore for the GOBARdhan scheme.

Q3 Which sector is expected to see large-scale private investment due to the GOBARdhan scheme?

• ASolar energy sector
• BCompressed biogas (CBG) sectorCorrect
• CElectric vehicle manufacturing
• DWater conservation projects

Explanation The scheme aims to mobilise large-scale private investment in the compressed biogas (CBG) sector.

Q1 What is the approximate daily number of residential rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar scheme?

• AOver 16,300Correct
• BAround 5,000
• CAbout 10,000
• DLess than 1,000

Explanation The PM Surya Ghar scheme has crossed 16,300 daily rooftop solar installations as per MNRE Minister Pralhad Joshi.

Q2 How many beneficiaries has the PM Surya Ghar scheme crossed?

• AMore than 50 lakhCorrect
• B10 lakh
• C25 lakh
• D5 lakh

Explanation The scheme has crossed more than 50 lakh beneficiaries according to the reports.

Q3 By how much have rooftop solar installations accelerated under the PM Surya Ghar scheme in nine months?

• AMore than threefoldCorrect
• BDoubled
• CRemained the same
• DDecreased

Explanation Installations have accelerated more than threefold in nine months under the PM Surya Ghar scheme.

Q1 What was the main objective of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026 passed by the Lok Sabha?

• ATo improve administrative structure and facilitate payment mechanisms for MSMEsCorrect
• BTo increase taxes on MSMEs
• CTo merge MSMEs with large enterprises
• DTo reduce the number of MSMEs

Explanation The Bill seeks to address challenges faced by the MSME sector by improving the administrative structure and facilitating payment mechanisms.

Q2 How was the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026 passed in the Lok Sabha?

• AAfter a detailed debate
• BWithout any debateCorrect
• CBy a voice vote after protests
• DAfter being referred to a committee

Explanation The Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha without any debate.

Q3 During the Monsoon Session on August 7, 2026, what issue caused protests from the Opposition in Parliament?

• AThe passage of the MSME Bill
• BAttendance of Home Minister Amit Shah in the HouseCorrect
• CThe budget allocation for MSMEs
• DThe appointment of Kiren Rijiju

Explanation The Opposition protested against Home Minister Amit Shah's attendance in the House during the Monsoon Session.

Q1 What did RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat say about Gen Z protesters' grievances?

• AThey are anti-national
• BThey are genuine and not anti-nationalCorrect
• CThey are exaggerated
• DThey are irrelevant

Explanation Mohan Bhagwat stated that Gen Z protesters' grievances, especially related to education, are genuine and not anti-national.

Q2 Which event led to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation?

• AProtests over NEET paper leak by Cockroach Janta PartyCorrect
• BRSS chief's statement on Gen Z
• CIIMUN Youth Conference
• DGeneral elections

Explanation The Cockroach Janta Party's protests over the NEET paper leak culminated in Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.

Q3 What is the significance of Mohan Bhagwat's interaction with Gen Z and Gen Alpha?

• AIt was a routine statement
• BIt was the RSS's most significant outreach to these generationsCorrect
• CIt was a criticism of the protests
• DIt was unrelated to education issues

Explanation Bhagwat's remarks are seen as the RSS's most significant outreach to Gen Z and Gen Alpha since the CJP protests.

Q1 What is the estimated cost of the Guwahati-Tezpur highway corridor project approved by the Cabinet?

• A₹8,970 croreCorrect
• B₹13,587 crore
• C₹9,000 crore
• D₹7,500 crore

Explanation The Cabinet approved the Guwahati-Tezpur corridor project at a cost of ₹8,970 crore.

Q2 What is a key feature of the new Guwahati-Tezpur highway corridor?

• AIt includes an Indian Air Force emergency landing facilityCorrect
• BIt is a six-lane highway
• CIt connects Assam with Bangladesh
• DIt is a railway corridor

Explanation The highway will have an Indian Air Force emergency landing facility as a key feature.

Q3 Which states will benefit from improved connectivity due to the Guwahati-Tezpur corridor?

• AAssam and Arunachal PradeshCorrect
• BAssam and Meghalaya
• CArunachal Pradesh and Nagaland
• DAssam and Tripura

Explanation The corridor aims to improve connectivity across Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

Q1 What did Prime Minister Narendra Modi urge people to do ahead of National Handloom Day?

• AShare videos featuring their favourite handloom products on social mediaCorrect
• BBuy only machine-made textiles
• CAvoid using handloom products
• DOrganize handloom exhibitions in schools

Explanation PM Modi urged people to celebrate National Handloom Day by sharing videos featuring their favourite handloom products on social media.

Q2 On which platform did PM Modi post videos handling various handloom materials?

• AFacebook
• BInstagramCorrect
• CTwitter
• DYouTube

Explanation PM Modi posted on his Instagram account handling various pieces of handloom material from different parts of the country.

Q1 Which organizations led the protests in Kalaburagi demanding revised minimum wages?

• ACITU and AIUTUCCorrect
• BBMS and INTUC
• CAIDWA and SEWA
• DFSSAI and NITI Aayog

Explanation The protests in Kalaburagi were led by CITU and AIUTUC demanding implementation of revised minimum wages.

Q2 What was the primary demand of the contract workers protesting in Kalaburagi?

• AImmediate implementation of revised minimum wagesCorrect
• BIncrease in working hours
• CReduction in minimum wages
• DPrivatization of labor contracts

Explanation The contract workers demanded the immediate implementation of revised minimum wages and opposed keeping the wage notification in abeyance.

Q3 Where did the protests demanding revised minimum wages take place?

• AKalaburagiCorrect
• BBengaluru
• CMysuru
• DHubballi

Explanation The protests were held in Kalaburagi, Karnataka.

Q1 What is the time frame the Tamil Nadu Finance Minister mentioned for restoring fiscal prudence?

• AOne year
• BTwo yearsCorrect
• CFive years
• DFifteen years

Explanation The Finance Minister stated that the government needs two years to restore fiscal prudence.

Q2 Which scheme in the Tamil Nadu budget aims to promote women's entrepreneurship?

• AAnnan’s Seer
• BSingappengal Valimaippaduthum ThittamCorrect
• CKudumbashree
• DAmma Unavagam

Explanation The 'Singappengal Valimaippaduthum Thittam' scheme is designed to promote entrepreneurship among women.

Q3 What benefits does the 'Annan’s Seer' scheme provide to eligible brides?

• ACash assistance and education support
• BEight-gram gold coin and a silk sareeCorrect
• CHousing and healthcare benefits
• DFree transportation and job training

Explanation The 'Annan’s Seer' scheme provides eligible brides with an eight-gram gold coin and a silk saree.

Q1 How much money has Tamil Nadu allocated over five years for the consecration of temples?

• A₹418 crore
• B₹600 crore
• C₹708 croreCorrect
• D₹122 crore

Explanation Tamil Nadu allocated ₹708 crore over five years for the consecration of 3,000 temples as per the budget.

Q2 What is the total budget allocation for the Tamil Nadu Soil Fertility Mission over five years?

• A₹122 crore
• B₹600 croreCorrect
• C₹418 crore
• D₹708 crore

Explanation The Tamil Nadu Soil Fertility Mission has been allocated ₹600 crore over five years.

Q3 How many temples over 1,000 years old are undergoing restoration and conservation in Tamil Nadu?

• A3,000 temples
• B213 templesCorrect
• C600 temples
• D122 temples

Explanation Restoration and conservation works are being carried out at 213 temples over 1,000 years old.

Q1 What was a key shortcoming of the Tamil Nadu Budget 2026 regarding healthcare?

• AIt did not increase healthcare spending
• BIt failed to address the need to increase manpowerCorrect
• CIt reduced the number of hospitals
• DIt eliminated healthcare subsidies

Explanation The budget increased healthcare spending but fell short in addressing the need to increase manpower.

Q2 According to Finance Secretary M.A. Siddique, what must happen to manage Tamil Nadu's rising debt?

• ADebt must be completely eliminated
• BIncome growth must outpace the rate of debt increaseCorrect
• CHealthcare spending must be cut
• DThe state must borrow more funds

Explanation M.A. Siddique stated that the rate of income growth must outpace the rate at which debt rises.

Q1 Which sectors are the focus of the Bajaj General Insurance and Swiss Re partnership?

• AAgriculture and textiles
• BHigh-tech and manufacturingCorrect
• CRetail and hospitality
• DEducation and healthcare

Explanation The partnership targets underwriting expertise in high-tech and manufacturing sectors.

Q2 What platform will the Bajaj General Insurance and Swiss Re partnership leverage for their commercial insurance offerings?

• ASwiss Re Corporate Solutions’ International ProgrammesCorrect
• BBajaj General’s Domestic Network
• CSwiss Re Retail Insurance Platform
• DBajaj General’s Health Insurance Platform

Explanation The partnership aims to leverage Swiss Re Corporate Solutions’ International Programmes platform.

Q3 What is one of the goals of the Bajaj General Insurance and Swiss Re partnership?

• ATo provide insurance only for Indian domestic companies
• BTo support Indian companies expanding overseas and multinationals operating in IndiaCorrect
• CTo focus exclusively on personal insurance products
• DTo enter the agriculture insurance market

Explanation The partnership aims to support Indian companies expanding overseas and multinationals operating in India.

Q1 Who called Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the West Asia crisis?

• ABenjamin NetanyahuCorrect
• BJoe Biden
• CEmmanuel Macron
• DBoris Johnson

Explanation Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, called PM Narendra Modi to discuss the West Asia crisis.

Q2 What was the main topic discussed during the call between PM Modi and Israeli PM Netanyahu?

• AWest Asia crisisCorrect
• BClimate change
• CTrade agreements
• DSpace cooperation

Explanation The main topic discussed was the West Asia crisis.

Q3 When did PM Narendra Modi receive the call from Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu?

• AOn ThursdayCorrect
• BOn Monday
• COn Sunday
• DOn Wednesday

Explanation PM Modi received the call on Thursday.

Q1 Where did Sheikh Hasina hold her first public media interaction since fleeing Bangladesh?

• ABangladesh
• BIndiaCorrect
• CPakistan
• DNepal

Explanation Sheikh Hasina held her first public media interaction in India after fleeing Bangladesh.

Q2 What was Bangladesh's reaction to Sheikh Hasina's press conference in India?

• AWelcomed the interaction
• BExpressed outrage and demanded extraditionCorrect
• CIgnored the event
• DSupported her return plans

Explanation Bangladesh expressed outrage over the press conference and stated that its repeated extradition requests have not been responded to.

Q3 When did Sheikh Hasina announce her plan to return to Bangladesh?

• AAugust 2026
• BDecember 2026Correct
• CJanuary 2027
• DJune 2026

Explanation Sheikh Hasina announced plans to return to Bangladesh in December 2026.

Q1 What did Iran and Oman agree upon on August 5, 2026?

• AGeographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of HormuzCorrect
• BA security pact for the Strait of Hormuz
• CJoint naval exercises in the Persian Gulf
• DTrade tariffs on oil exports

Explanation Iran and Oman reached an understanding on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz.

Q2 According to Iran's Foreign Ministry, what does the agreement between Iran and Oman not guarantee?

• AEconomic benefits for Oman
• BSecurity in the strategic waterwayCorrect
• CIncreased shipping traffic
• DEnvironmental protection measures

Explanation The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that the agreement alone does not guarantee security in the strategic waterway.