Daily Current Affairs 10 August 2026

Q1 What resolution did the Tamil Nadu Assembly adopt regarding Tamil Thai Vazhthu?

• ATo sing Tamil Thai Vazhthu first at official functionsCorrect
• BTo replace Tamil Thai Vazhthu with Vande Mataram
• CTo ban Tamil Thai Vazhthu at official events
• DTo sing Vande Mataram before Tamil Thai Vazhthu

Explanation The Tamil Nadu Assembly adopted a resolution mandating that Tamil Thai Vazhthu be sung first at official functions.

Q2 What directive did the Union Home Ministry issue on July 9, 2026, related to state songs?

• ATo sing Tamil Thai Vazhthu before the National Anthem
• BTo render Vande Mataram before the National Anthem at official eventsCorrect
• CTo ban singing of Vande Mataram at state functions
• DTo make Tamil Thai Vazhthu the National Song

Explanation The Union Home Ministry directed State governments to render the National Song, Vande Mataram, before the National Anthem at official events.

Q3 Who has called for a Bill to give legal status to Tamil Thai Vazhthu?

• AChief Minister Vijay
• BFormer Minister S. RegupathyCorrect
• CUnion Home Minister
• DTamil Nadu Assembly Speaker

Explanation Former Minister S. Regupathy said the government should introduce a Bill to give legal status to Tamil Thai Vazhthu.

Q1 What did the Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously approve regarding government functions?

• AMandating Tamil Thaai Vazhthu as the first songCorrect
• BIntroducing English as the official language
• CBanning all songs at government events
• DReplacing Tamil Thaai Vazhthu with a national anthem

Explanation The Assembly approved a resolution to mandate Tamil Thaai Vazhthu as the first song at government functions and institutions.

Q2 Who proposed the resolution mandating Tamil Thaai Vazhthu at government functions in Tamil Nadu?

• AChief Minister VijayCorrect
• BGovernor of Tamil Nadu
• CLeader of Opposition
• DSpeaker of the Assembly

Explanation The resolution was proposed by Chief Minister Vijay.

Q3 The resolution mandating Tamil Thaai Vazhthu applies to which of the following?

• AGovernment functions and institutionsCorrect
• BPrivate companies
• CSchools only
• DReligious ceremonies

Explanation The mandate applies to government functions and institutions as per the resolution.

Q1 Which Chinese company is Apple in talks with to source memory chips for iPhones and MacBooks?

• ASMIC
• BCXMTCorrect
• CHuawei
• DTsinghua Unigroup

Explanation Apple has held preliminary discussions with CXMT, China's largest chipmaker by market value, to supply memory chips.

Q2 What is the primary reason for Apple exploring memory chips from CXMT?

• ATo reduce manufacturing costs globally
• BTo secure components amid a global shortageCorrect
• CTo replace all existing suppliers
• DTo launch new device models exclusively in China

Explanation Apple's talks with CXMT are aimed at securing components amid a global shortage of memory chips.

Q3 For which market is Apple specifically considering using CXMT memory chips?

• AGlobal market
• BEuropean market
• CChinese marketCorrect
• DNorth American market

Explanation The discussions focus on using CXMT memory chips in devices marketed within China.

Q1 Who emphasized the need for a clear legal framework to address deepfakes?

• ABaijayant PandaCorrect
• BNarendra Modi
• CRahul Gandhi
• DAmit Shah

Explanation Baijayant Panda, BJP lawmaker and chairperson of the committee on public undertakings, called for a clear legal framework to protect people from deepfakes.

Q2 What is the main concern Baijayant Panda raised about AI-generated content?

• AIt is too expensive to produce
• BIt is becoming increasingly realistic and can be misusedCorrect
• CIt is not accessible to the public
• DIt is less popular than traditional media

Explanation Baijayant Panda highlighted that AI-generated content, such as deepfakes, is becoming increasingly realistic, necessitating legal measures to prevent misuse.

Q3 Baijayant Panda is the chairperson of which committee?

• ACommittee on Public UndertakingsCorrect
• BCommittee on Finance
• CCommittee on Defence
• DCommittee on Education

Explanation Baijayant Panda is the chairperson of the committee on public undertakings.

Q1 By what percentage has the Asiatic lion population in India increased over the past decade?

• A50%
• B60%
• C70%Correct
• D80%

Explanation The Asiatic lion population in India has increased by 70% over the past decade.

Q2 What is the current population of Asiatic lions in India as reported?

• A789
• B891Correct
• C950
• D1020

Explanation The current population of Asiatic lions in India is 891.

Q3 Which of the following is NOT listed as a threat to the Asiatic lion population?

• AHabitat loss
• BHuman-wildlife conflict
• CPoaching
• DClimate changeCorrect

Explanation Climate change is not mentioned as a threat; the listed threats are habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and poaching.

Q1 Which of the following is a provision of the Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026 passed by the Lok Sabha?

• AEstablishment of a National Tribunals CommissionCorrect
• BAbolition of all tribunals
• CIntroduction of state-specific tribunal rules
• DPrivatization of tribunal services

Explanation The Bill proposes the establishment of a National Tribunals Commission as one of its key provisions.

Q2 How was the Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026 passed in the Lok Sabha?

• AAfter a detailed debate and amendments
• BWithout any debate amid Opposition protestsCorrect
• CBy a voice vote with unanimous support
• DAfter being referred to a select committee

Explanation The Bill was passed without debate despite protests from the Opposition.

Q3 What is the purpose of the National Tribunals Data Grid proposed in the Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026?

• ATo privatize tribunal data management
• BTo create a uniform data management system for tribunalsCorrect
• CTo eliminate tribunals' digital records
• DTo restrict public access to tribunal data

Explanation The Bill mandates the creation of a National Tribunals Data Grid to streamline tribunal functioning and data management.

Q1 What prompted the confirmatory drug test for the Air India pilot?

• AInitial screening test indicated the need for confirmatory testingCorrect
• BPilot voluntarily requested the test
• CRoutine annual health check
• DComplaints from passengers

Explanation The pilot's initial screening test indicated a result requiring confirmatory testing.

Q2 How many people were injured in the Air India flight incident?

• A10
• B17Correct
• C25
• D5

Explanation The incident on the Air India flight resulted in 17 injuries.

Q3 Which agencies are involved in investigating the Air India flight incident?

• ADGCA and AAIBCorrect
• BCBI and NIA
• CFSSAI and SEBI
• DISRO and DRDO

Explanation The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) are investigating the incident.

Q1 Rahul Navin's tenure as Director of the Enforcement Directorate has been extended until which month and year?

• AAugust 2026
• BAugust 2027Correct
• CSeptember 2027
• DAugust 2028

Explanation Rahul Navin's tenure has been extended by one year till August 2027.

Q2 Since when has Rahul Navin been serving as the full-time chief of the Enforcement Directorate?

• ASeptember 2023
• BAugust 14, 2024Correct
• CAugust 2023
• DJanuary 2024

Explanation Rahul Navin has been leading the Enforcement Directorate as its full-time chief since August 14, 2024.

Q3 Rahul Navin belongs to which batch and cadre of the Indian Revenue Service?

• A1993 batch, Income Tax cadreCorrect
• B1994 batch, Customs cadre
• C1993 batch, Customs cadre
• D1995 batch, Income Tax cadre

Explanation Rahul Navin is a 1993-batch Indian Revenue Service officer of the Income Tax cadre.

Q1 What action did the DGCA take after the initial psychoactive substance screening of the Air India pilot?

• AConfirmed the pilot was under influence and suspended him permanently
• BSaid the screening requires confirmatory testing and removed both pilots from rosterCorrect
• CCleared the pilot and allowed him to continue flying
• DTransferred the pilot to another flight route

Explanation DGCA stated that the initial screening requires confirmatory testing and both pilots were removed from the roster pending final investigation.

Q2 What was Air India's response regarding the post-flight drug screening results after the Phuket-Delhi turbulence?

• AThey received and shared the results publicly
• BThey denied any drug screening was conducted
• CThey said they have not received the screening results yetCorrect
• DThey confirmed the pilot tested positive

Explanation Air India stated it has not received the results of the post-flight drug screening of pilots.

Q3 Which organization urged caution until the pilot drug screening findings are confirmed?

• ADGCA
• BAir India Management
• CFederation of Indian PilotsCorrect
• DMinistry of Civil Aviation

Explanation The Federation of Indian Pilots urged caution until the findings are confirmed.

Q1 Why is Spain replacing its ambassador to India, Juan Antonio March Pujol?

• ADue to allegations of financial misconduct related to embassy fundsCorrect
• BBecause of health issues
• CTo assign him to another country
• DFollowing retirement

Explanation Juan Antonio March Pujol is being replaced due to allegations over financial dealings and misuse of embassy funds.

Q2 Which body has Spanish authorities referred the allegations against the ambassador to?

• AAnti-corruption bodyCorrect
• BSupreme Court
• CMinistry of Foreign Affairs
• DParliamentary committee

Explanation The matter has been referred to an anti-corruption body by Spanish authorities.

Q3 The financial allegations against Spain's ambassador to India are linked to which type of events?

• ACultural eventsCorrect
• BSports events
• CPolitical rallies
• DTrade fairs

Explanation The financial dealings in question are linked to cultural events organized by the embassy.

Q1 How many people were reported killed in the recent Houthi attacks in Yemen?

• A5
• B8
• C11Correct
• D14

Explanation A medical source reported that 11 people, including three civilians and eight military personnel, were killed in the Houthi attacks.

Q2 Which location was described as a 'red line' by the Saudi-led coalition amid Houthi attacks?

• AJizan
• BMaribCorrect
• CMokha
• DSanaa

Explanation The Saudi-led coalition considers Marib a 'red line' and has vowed not to stand idly by as Houthis increase attacks there.

Q3 What type of facility was targeted by the Houthi attacks in Jizan, Saudi Arabia?

• AMilitary base
• BOil refinery
• CAramco facilityCorrect
• DAirport

Explanation The Houthi attacks targeted an Aramco facility in Jizan, Saudi Arabia.

Q1 What condition did Iran's security chief Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr specify for reopening the Strait of Hormuz?

• AWithdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan
• BEnd to war and aggression against Iran and its allies in Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, and IraqCorrect
• CLifting of all economic sanctions on Iran
• DSigning of a new nuclear deal with the U.S.

Explanation Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr stated that reopening the Strait of Hormuz depends on ending the war and aggression against Iran and its allies in Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, and Iraq.

Q2 Who made the statement about the conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz?

• AIran's President
• BIran's security chief Mohammad Bagher ZolghadrCorrect
• CU.S. Secretary of State
• DUnited Nations Secretary-General

Explanation The statement was made by Iran's security chief Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr.

Q3 Which countries are mentioned as Iran's allies in the context of the demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz?

• ALebanon, Palestine, Yemen, and IraqCorrect
• BSyria, Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia
• CTurkey, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain
• DAfghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh

Explanation Iran's demands include ending aggression against its allies in Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, and Iraq.

Q1 What role did Jorge Messi play in Lionel Messi's early football career?

• AHe was his first coach in ArgentinaCorrect
• BHe was a teammate in Barcelona
• CHe was a football club owner
• DHe was a sports journalist

Explanation Jorge Messi was Lionel Messi's first coach in Argentina.

Q2 Apart from being Lionel Messi's father, what other role did Jorge Messi serve?

• AHis long-time agentCorrect
• BHis football trainer in Barcelona
• CHis team captain
• DHis fitness coach

Explanation Jorge Messi was Lionel Messi's long-time agent managing his professional career.

Q3 At what age did Jorge Messi pass away?

• A68Correct
• B70
• C65
• D72

Explanation Jorge Messi died at the age of 68.

Q1 What was the approximate amount Gianni Infantino proposed to raise by selling a stake in FIFA's commercial rights?

• A$2 billion
• B$3.5 billion
• C$4.2 billionCorrect
• D$5 billion

Explanation Infantino proposed raising about $4.2 billion by selling a stake in the commercial rights of the World Cup and other tournaments.

Q2 What issue is FIFA currently facing related to Gianni Infantino?

• AEffort to undermine his leadershipCorrect
• BFinancial mismanagement allegations
• CHosting rights disputes
• DPlayer eligibility controversies

Explanation FIFA warned of a concerted and ongoing effort to undermine Gianni Infantino's leadership amid a deepening leadership crisis.

Q3 Which organization's leadership crisis is highlighted in the news?

• AUEFA
• BFIFACorrect
• CAFC
• DCONMEBOL

Explanation The leadership crisis is within FIFA, the international governing body of football.

Q1 Which player did Arsenal sign from Newcastle United in 2026?

• ABruno GuimaraesCorrect
• BMohamed Salah
• CKevin De Bruyne
• DHarry Kane

Explanation Arsenal signed Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United as reported in August 2026.

Q2 What was the reported transfer fee for Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal?

• A50 million pounds
• B75 million poundsCorrect
• C100 million pounds
• D125 million pounds

Explanation The deal for Bruno Guimaraes was reported to be worth around 75 million pounds.

Q3 Which club was the Premier League champion when Bruno Guimaraes was signed?

• AManchester City
• BLiverpool
• CArsenalCorrect
• DChelsea

Explanation Arsenal were the Premier League champions at the time they signed Bruno Guimaraes.

Q1 What is the proposed new threshold for FDI proposals requiring CCEA approval in India?

• A₹10,000 crore
• B₹15,000 croreCorrect
• C₹20,000 crore
• D₹5,000 crore

Explanation The government is considering raising the CCEA approval threshold for FDI proposals to ₹15,000 crore.

Q2 What is the main objective behind raising the CCEA approval threshold for FDI proposals?

• ATo increase government revenue
• BTo improve India's investment climateCorrect
• CTo restrict foreign investments
• DTo promote domestic manufacturing

Explanation The proposal aims to improve India's investment climate by streamlining the approval process.

Q3 Which government body’s approval is required for FDI proposals above the threshold?

• AFinance Ministry
• BCabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)Correct
• CReserve Bank of India
• DSecurities and Exchange Board of India

Explanation FDI proposals above the threshold require approval from the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA).