Daily Current Affairs 11 August 2026

Q1 Who was awarded the 2026 Dirac Medal for outstanding contributions to theoretical physics?

• ADeepak DharCorrect
• BC.V. Raman
• CSatyendra Nath Bose
• DHomi Bhabha

Explanation Deepak Dhar received the 2026 Dirac Medal for his outstanding contributions to theoretical physics.

Q2 What is a key criterion for receiving the Dirac Medal?

• APhysicists who have won the Nobel Prize
• BPhysicists who have made outstanding contributions to theoretical physics but have not won the highest honors like the Nobel PrizeCorrect
• CPhysicists specializing in experimental physics
• DPhysicists under 40 years of age

Explanation The Dirac Medal is awarded to physicists who have made outstanding contributions to theoretical physics but have not already received the very top honours, especially the Nobel Prizes.

Q3 At which institution is Deepak Dhar a professor?

• AInternational Centre for Theoretical SciencesCorrect
• BIndian Institute of Science
• CTata Institute of Fundamental Research
• DIndian Institute of Technology

Explanation Deepak Dhar is a professor at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS).

Q1 Why was former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death by a Damascus court?

• AFor war crimes and crimes against humanity during the civil warCorrect
• BFor economic mismanagement
• CFor corruption charges
• DFor fleeing the country

Explanation Bashar al-Assad was sentenced to death for war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Syrian civil war.

Q2 Where is Bashar al-Assad currently located after fleeing Damascus?

• ABeirut
• BMoscowCorrect
• CTehran
• DAnkara

Explanation Assad fled Damascus during the rebel offensive in December 2024 and is currently in Moscow.

Q3 Who else was sentenced to death alongside Bashar al-Assad by the Damascus court?

• AAtef Najib, a security official under AssadCorrect
• BThe Syrian Prime Minister
• CThe leader of the rebel forces
• DThe Syrian Foreign Minister

Explanation Atef Najib, a security official under Assad, was also sentenced to death.

Q1 Who did C. Ve. Shanmugham question regarding their influence in AIADMK's election performance?

• AEdappadi K. PalaniswamiCorrect
• BAgri Krishnamurthy
• CAIADMK whip
• DDistrict secretaries

Explanation Shanmugham questioned the influence of general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami in the constituencies.

Q2 What was the charge that C. Ve. Shanmugham rebutted regarding AIADMK's election debacle?

• AThat district secretaries were to be blamedCorrect
• BThat Edappadi K. Palaniswami was responsible
• CThat rebel leaders caused the debacle
• DThat the whip was ineffective

Explanation Shanmugham rebutted the charge that district secretaries were to be blamed for the party's election debacle.

Q3 According to C. Ve. Shanmugham, how many constituencies did Edappadi K. Palaniswami influence successfully?

• A47 constituenciesCorrect
• B187 constituencies
• C234 constituencies
• DNone

Explanation Shanmugham stated Palaniswami was instrumental in the AIADMK's success in 47 constituencies.

Q1 Who urged the Tamil Nadu government to secure the release of fishermen's boats from Andhra Pradesh?

• AVasanCorrect
• BTVK
• CSupreme Court
• DAndhra Pradesh government

Explanation Vasan urged the Tamil Nadu government to secure the release of fishermen's boats from Andhra Pradesh.

Q2 What action did the TVK-led Tamil Nadu government take regarding the Cauvery water issue?

• AApproached the Supreme Court to secure the State's shareCorrect
• BNegotiated directly with Andhra Pradesh
• CReleased fishermen's boats
• DFiled a petition in the High Court

Explanation The TVK-led government approached the Supreme Court to secure Tamil Nadu's share of Cauvery water.

Q3 Which two states are involved in the dispute over fishermen's boats and water sharing?

• ATamil Nadu and Andhra PradeshCorrect
• BTamil Nadu and Karnataka
• CAndhra Pradesh and Kerala
• DKarnataka and Tamil Nadu

Explanation The dispute involves Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh regarding fishermen's boats and Cauvery water sharing.

Q1 What was the main demand of the Tamil Nadu Assembly resolution regarding medical admissions?

• ATo abolish NEET and allow admissions based on Class 12 marksCorrect
• BTo increase NEET coaching centers in rural areas
• CTo introduce a new medical entrance exam
• DTo reduce the number of medical seats in Tamil Nadu

Explanation The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution urging the Centre to abolish NEET and allow admissions based on Class 12 marks.

Q2 Which parties supported the Tamil Nadu Assembly's resolution to abolish NEET?

• ADMK, AIADMK, and other opposition partiesCorrect
• BOnly DMK
• COnly BJP
• DAIADMK and BJP

Explanation The resolution was supported by DMK, AIADMK, and other opposition parties, while the lone BJP MLA opposed it.

Q3 What reasons did the Tamil Nadu Assembly cite for urging the abolition of NEET?

• ASocial justice, rural students' difficulties, and coaching costsCorrect
• BLack of exam centers in cities
• CHigh failure rates among urban students
• DDemand for more medical colleges

Explanation The Assembly cited social justice, challenges faced by rural students, and the high costs of coaching as reasons to abolish NEET.

Q1 What was the overall economic growth rate of Andhra Pradesh in Q2 of 2025-26?

• A9.9%
• B10.7%Correct
• C13.5%
• D10.6%

Explanation The overall economic growth rate of Andhra Pradesh in Q2 of 2025-26 was 10.7%.

Q2 Which sector led the economic growth in Andhra Pradesh during Q2 of 2025-26?

• AIndustry
• BServices
• CAgricultureCorrect
• DManufacturing

Explanation The agriculture sector led the economic growth with a 13.5% increase.

Q3 What was the growth rate of the services sector in Andhra Pradesh in Q2 of 2025-26?

• A9.9%Correct
• B10.6%
• C13.5%
• D10.7%

Explanation The services sector grew by 9.9% in Andhra Pradesh during Q2 of 2025-26.

Q1 By what percentage did direct tax collections increase in the last five years according to the Union government?

• A24%
• B66%Correct
• C50%
• D100%

Explanation Direct tax collections rose by 66% over five years as per the government data.

Q2 Which of the following measures was NOT mentioned as part of the government's tax compliance tightening?

• APAN-Aadhaar linking
• BGST invoice checks
• CIntroduction of new tax slabsCorrect
• DAnti-fraud drives

Explanation Introduction of new tax slabs was not mentioned; the government focused on PAN-Aadhaar linking, GST invoice checks, and anti-fraud drives.

Q3 What was the increase in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of GeM over the last decade?

• AFrom ₹422 crore to ₹1.55 lakh croreCorrect
• BFrom ₹14.12 lakh crore to ₹23.40 lakh crore
• CFrom ₹1 lakh crore to ₹2 lakh crore
• DFrom ₹500 crore to ₹10,000 crore

Explanation GeM's GMV increased from ₹422 crore to ₹1.55 lakh crore in a decade.

Q1 What was the net profit recorded by Cochin International Airport in FY26?

• A₹400 crore
• B₹502 croreCorrect
• C₹600 crore
• D₹450 crore

Explanation Cochin International Airport reported a record net profit of ₹502 crore in FY26.

Q2 How many passengers did Cochin International Airport handle in FY26?

• A10 million
• B11,442,583Correct
• C12 million
• D9,500,000

Explanation CIAL handled 11,442,583 passengers during FY26.

Q3 What dividend percentage did the Board recommend for shareholders for FY25-26?

• A45%
• B50%
• C55%Correct
• D60%

Explanation The Board recommended a dividend of 55% for shareholders for FY25-26.

Q1 When did Vodafone Idea add subscribers for the first time since its merger?

• AIn the June quarter of 2026Correct
• BIn the August quarter of 2018
• CIn the December quarter of 2025
• DIn the March quarter of 2026

Explanation Vodafone Idea added subscribers for the first time in a quarter since its August 2018 merger during the June quarter.

Q2 What financial changes did Vodafone Idea report in the June quarter?

• AIncreased losses and decreased revenue
• BCut losses and grew revenue and operating profitCorrect
• CNo change in losses but decreased revenue
• DCut losses but decreased operating profit

Explanation Vodafone Idea cut its losses while growing revenue and operating profit in the June quarter.

Q3 Vodafone Idea is ranked as which largest telecom operator in India?

• AFirst
• BSecond
• CThirdCorrect
• DFourth

Explanation Vodafone Idea is India's third-largest telecom operator.

Q1 How much total amount does GMR Airports plan to raise for refinancing and expansion?

• A₹5,000 crore
• B₹6,500 croreCorrect
• C₹1,500 crore
• D₹7,000 crore

Explanation GMR Airports plans to raise a total of ₹6,500 crore for refinancing and expansion.

Q2 What portion of the ₹6,500 crore fundraise will be raised through equity and other securities including QIP?

• A₹1,500 crore
• B₹5,000 croreCorrect
• C₹6,500 crore
• D₹4,000 crore

Explanation Out of the total ₹6,500 crore, ₹5,000 crore will be raised through equity and other securities including QIP.

Q3 Through which instrument does GMR Airports plan to raise ₹1,500 crore?

• AEquity shares
• BQualified Institutional Placement
• CNon-convertible bondsCorrect
• DConvertible debentures

Explanation GMR Airports plans to raise ₹1,500 crore through non-convertible bonds.

Q1 What was the closing value of the BSE Sensex on August 10, 2026?

• A78,479.79
• B78,542.44Correct
• C78,676.98
• D78,298.92

Explanation The BSE Sensex closed at 78,542.44 points on August 10, 2026.

Q2 How did the BSE Sensex perform in early trade on August 10, 2026?

• AIt rose by 43.27 points
• BIt dipped by 19.38 pointsCorrect
• CIt remained unchanged
• DIt hit a high of 78,676.98

Explanation In early trade, the BSE Sensex dipped by 19.38 points to 78,479.79.

Q3 What caused the volatility in the stock markets on August 10, 2026?

• ASpike in crude oil pricesCorrect
• BGovernment policy changes
• CForeign investment inflows
• DCorporate earnings announcements

Explanation The spike in crude oil prices caused volatility in the stock markets on that day.

Q1 What was the purpose of the Tribunals Reforms Bill passed by the Rajya Sabha in August 2026?

• ATo improve the efficiency and transparency of tribunalsCorrect
• BTo rename states in India
• CTo increase the number of tribunals
• DTo abolish tribunals

Explanation The Tribunals Reforms Bill was passed to improve the efficiency and transparency of tribunals.

Q2 Which bill was passed by the Lok Sabha to rename the state of Kerala?

• AKerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026Correct
• BTribunals Reforms Bill
• CKerala State Reorganization Bill
• DKerala Official Language Bill

Explanation The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 was passed by the Lok Sabha to rename Kerala as 'Keralam'.

Q3 Who moved the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 in Parliament?

• ANityanand RaiCorrect
• BAmit Shah
• CNarendra Modi
• DRajnath Singh

Explanation Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai moved the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026.

Q1 What recent legal change did President Droupadi Murmu approve regarding 'Vande Mataram'?

• AIt was declared the national anthem of India
• BInsult to 'Vande Mataram' was criminalised and given the same status as the national anthemCorrect
• CIts singing was made optional in schools
• DIt was removed from the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act

Explanation President Murmu gave assent to a bill making insult to 'Vande Mataram' a crime and granting it the same status as the national anthem.

Q2 Before the new bill, what did the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act prohibit?

• AInsulting the national flag
• BPreventing the singing of the national anthem or disturbing assemblies singing itCorrect
• CInsulting any national leader
• DUsing 'Vande Mataram' in commercial advertisements

Explanation The Act prohibited intentionally preventing the singing of the national anthem or causing disturbance to any assembly engaged in such singing.

Q1 What is the primary purpose of the National Tribunals Commission established by the Tribunals Reforms Bill?

• ATo oversee appointments, fill vacancies, and review performance of tribunalsCorrect
• BTo manage the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
• CTo conduct judicial trials in tribunals
• DTo draft laws related to tribunals

Explanation The bill creates the National Tribunals Commission to fill vacancies, review performance, and oversee complaints related to tribunals.

Q2 Which tribunal is explicitly excluded from the jurisdiction of the National Tribunals Commission as per the Tribunals Reforms Bill?

• ANational Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)Correct
• BIncome Tax Appellate Tribunal
• CCustoms, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal
• DCentral Administrative Tribunal

Explanation The bill leaves the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) outside the ambit of the National Tribunals Commission.

Q3 How was the Tribunals Reforms Bill passed in the Lok Sabha on August 10, 2026?

• AWithout any debate amid dinCorrect
• BAfter a detailed debate and discussion
• CBy a voice vote with unanimous support
• DThrough a joint session of Parliament

Explanation The bill was passed amid din without any debate in the Lok Sabha.

Q1 Which agencies are assisting the AAIB in investigating the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident?

• ABEA France and AirbusCorrect
• BFAA and Boeing
• CDGCA and Boeing
• DBEA France and Boeing

Explanation The French agency BEA and Airbus are assisting the AAIB in the investigation.

Q2 What issue is being examined in the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident?

• AMultiple momentary snags causing altitude lossCorrect
• BEngine failure during takeoff
• CBird strike during landing
• DCommunication failure with air traffic control

Explanation The investigation is focusing on multiple momentary snags that caused the aircraft's altitude loss.

Q3 When are the BEA and Airbus teams scheduled to arrive in Delhi to assist the probe?

• AOn TuesdayCorrect
• BOn Monday
• COn Wednesday
• DOn Friday

Explanation The teams from BEA and Airbus are arriving in Delhi on Tuesday.

Q1 What new feature will be introduced at the Red Fort during Independence Day 2026 celebrations?

• AFirst-ever rendition of 'Vande Mataram'Correct
• BFlag hoisting by the President
• CMilitary parade showcasing new weapons
• DLaunch of a new national scheme

Explanation The 2026 Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort will feature the first-ever rendition of 'Vande Mataram'.

Q2 What is the central theme of the Independence Day 2026 celebrations?

• ADigital India
• BYuva Shakti (youth power)Correct
• CSwachh Bharat
• DMake in India

Explanation The celebrations will centre on 'Yuva Shakti' or youth power and its role in India's development by 2047.

Q3 What is the long-term goal associated with the theme of Independence Day 2026?

• AIndia becoming a developed nation by 2047Correct
• BEradication of poverty by 2030
• CAchieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
• DEstablishing a space station by 2040

Explanation The government highlighted the role of youth power in helping India become a developed nation by 2047.

Q1 What did Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assure regarding UPI payments after the Taxation Bill was cleared?

• AUPI payments will remain free for consumersCorrect
• BUPI payments will have a fixed charge
• CUPI payments will be taxed at 5%
• DUPI payments will be discontinued

Explanation FM Sitharaman stated that UPI payments will remain free for consumers after the Taxation Bill was cleared.

Q2 What is the status of the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework as per the recent statements?

• AMDR framework has been finalized
• BMDR framework will be abolished
• CNo MDR framework has been finalized yetCorrect
• DMDR framework applies only to consumers

Explanation The Finance Minister mentioned that no MDR framework has been finalized yet.

Q1 How many new immigration points were added to India's e-visa network recently?

• A9
• B11Correct
• C88
• D2

Explanation India added 11 new immigration points to its e-visa network, including 9 land ports and 2 airports.

Q2 Which of the following airports was included as a new e-visa entry point in India?

• AChennai
• BBhopalCorrect
• CKolkata
• DMumbai

Explanation Bhopal airport is one of the two airports newly added as e-visa entry points.

Q3 Which land port on the India-Pakistan border was added to the e-visa entry points?

• AMoreh
• BAttariCorrect
• CJaigaon
• DDawki

Explanation Attari, located on the India-Pakistan border, was added as one of the nine new land ports for e-visa entry.

Q1 What was the outcome of the legal case against Gautam Adani in the US?

• AThe judge dismissed the fraud and bribery chargesCorrect
• BThe case is still ongoing
• CGautam Adani was found guilty
• DThe case was transferred to India

Explanation The US judge dismissed the fraud and bribery charges against Gautam Adani after the Justice Department dropped the case.

Q2 What was the business arrangement involved in the case against Gautam Adani?

• ASelling around 12 gigawatts of solar power to the Indian governmentCorrect
• BImporting coal for power plants
• CBuilding wind energy farms in the US
• DExporting solar panels to Europe

Explanation The case centred on Adani Green Energy Ltd. and another company involved in an arrangement to sell around 12 gigawatts of solar power to the Indian government.

Q3 Which department dropped the case against Gautam Adani in the US?

• AUS Justice DepartmentCorrect
• BFederal Trade Commission
• CSecurities and Exchange Commission
• DDepartment of Energy

Explanation The US Justice Department dropped the case, leading to the dismissal of charges against Gautam Adani.

Q1 How many new judges were sworn in at the Madras High Court recently?

• ASix
• BFifteenCorrect
• CTwenty-one
• DSeventy-five

Explanation Fifteen new judges were sworn in at the Madras High Court.

Q2 What is the current working strength of the Madras High Court after the new appointments?

• A66Correct
• B75
• C15
• D6

Explanation The working strength of the Madras High Court increased to 66 after the appointment of fifteen new judges.

Q3 How many new judges assumed office at the Karnataka High Court?

• ASixCorrect
• BFifteen
• CTwenty-one
• DSeventy-five

Explanation Six new judges assumed office at the Karnataka High Court.

Q1 What is the proposed capital expenditure by BSNL for expanding its 4G and 5G networks?

• A₹50,000 crore
• B₹77,000 croreCorrect
• C₹100,000 crore
• D₹25,000 crore

Explanation BSNL has proposed a capital expenditure of ₹77,000 crore to add 200,000 4G sites and roll out 5G services.

Q2 According to the Department of Telecommunications, which of the following is NOT part of BSNL's path to financial turnaround?

• ANetwork modernization
• BAsset monetization
• CCost efficiency
• DIncreasing tariffs drasticallyCorrect

Explanation The DoT mentioned network modernization, asset monetization, cost efficiency, and enterprise focus as part of BSNL's turnaround, but not increasing tariffs drastically.

Q3 How many new 4G sites does BSNL plan to add as part of its expansion?

• A100,000
• B150,000
• C200,000Correct
• D250,000

Explanation BSNL plans to add 200,000 new 4G sites according to its capex proposal.