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Daily Current Affair Quiz: August 17, 2026

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Daily Current Affair Quiz: August 17, 2026

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1. The Gaj Gaurav Awards were instituted in which year?

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2. Consider the following statements regarding Article 3 of the Constitution:
1. Article 3 empowers Parliament to form a new State, increase or diminish the area of a State, alter boundaries, and alter the name of a State.
2. Under Article 4, the Bill must be passed by a special majority in both Houses.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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3. Petermann Glacier is located in which region?

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4. Consider the following statements regarding MMDC:
1. The coalition was formed primarily to protect commercial shipping and energy routes in the Red Sea region.
2. Pakistan has been designated as the first commander of the coalition.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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5. Consider the following statements regarding SACU:
1. It is the world's oldest functioning customs union.
2. Its headquarters is located in Pretoria, South Africa.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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6. Consider the following statements regarding 'Sapta Dhara':
1. PM Modi compared the idea with the ancient concept of Sapta Sindhu (Seven Rivers).
2. The seven streams are: Manufacturing, Agriculture, Technology, Gati Shakti, Defense, Green Economy, and Soft Power.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?