Daily Current Affairs Question-Answer (Q&A) 9-10 August 2026 (Special for Competitive Exams)
Daily Current Affairs: 9-10 August 2026
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Q1. Where did Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah recently launch ‘Bank in a Box’ and a dedicated Security Operations Centre (SOC) for Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs)?
Answer: Mumbai
Extra Facts:
- This integrated platform will provide core banking, digital payments, cloud infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and loan origination services.
- It will also offer Aadhaar-based services and an AI-driven fraud prevention system.
- The SOC will provide 24×7 cybersecurity monitoring, while 'MuleHunter' will help identify suspicious transactions and potential mule accounts.
- About RBI (Reserve Bank of India):
- Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Governor: Sanjay Malhotra
- Established: April 1, 1935.
Q2. Which state's legislative assembly unanimously passed a resolution on August 10, 2026, to make 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' the first song at official events?
Answer: Tamil Nadu
Extra Facts:
- This song is the State Anthem of Tamil Nadu, which will now be played/sung first at the beginning of all government and official events.
- About Tamil Nadu (At a glance):
- Capital: Chennai.
- Chief Minister: C. Joseph Vijay (Thalapathy Vijay)
- Governor: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
Q3. Until when has the Government of India extended the tenure of Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director Rahul Navin?
Answer: Until August 13, 2027 (for one year)
Extra Facts:
- About Enforcement Directorate (ED):
- The ED was established on May 1, 1956.
- Its headquarters is located in New Delhi.
- Director of Enforcement: Rahul Navin
- It operates under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
- Its main function is to enforce the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) and the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA).
Q4. Which Indian theoretical physicist was announced to be awarded the prestigious '2026 Dirac Medal' on August 8, 2026?
Answer: Deepak Dhar
Extra Facts:
- This award was announced by the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste, Italy.
- The Dirac Medal is awarded every year on August 8 (on Paul Dirac's birthday) to scientists who have made significant contributions to theoretical physics.
Q5. Where is the 'EOD Exercise 2026' (Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise) being organized between the Indian Navy and the US Navy from August 10 to August 14, 2026?
Answer: Kochi, Kerala
Extra Facts:
- This five-day bilateral exercise is being organized at the 'Southern Naval Command' in Kochi.
- About Indian Navy:
- HQ: New Delhi.
- Naval Chief: Admiral Krishna Swaminathan.
- Indian Navy Day: December 4 (In memory of 'Operation Trident' during the 1971 India-Pak war).
- About Kerala:
- Capital: Thiruvananthapuram (also known as Trivandrum)
- Chief Minister: V. D. Satheesan
- Governor: Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar
Q6. Which is India's flagship digital platform for registering and monitoring complaints related to government services, where it is mandatory to resolve grievances within a maximum of 21 days?
Answer: CPGRAMS (Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System)
Extra Facts:
- It is developed and monitored by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).
- This platform directly connects citizens with central ministries, departments, state governments, and union territories.
- Key Fact: In CPGRAMS, it is mandatory that the received complaints are resolved within a maximum of 21 days.
Q7. Which comprehensive digital platform was launched on August 8, 2026, to modernize India's maritime governance?
Answer: E-Samudra
Extra Facts:
- It provides single-window services for seafarers, shipping companies, ports, and other maritime stakeholders.
- This platform offers online payments, real-time tracking, digital certificates, and streamlined digital workflows.
- Its supporting initiatives include 24×7 e-NAVIK grievance redressal, Seafarer Tracking Dashboard, and Digital Seafarers Employment Agreement (d-SEA).
Q8. With whom has NeGD (MeitY) partnered to launch 'AAERI Verify' for secure digital document verification for Indian students seeking higher education in Australia?
Answer: AAERI (Association of Australian Education Representatives in India)
Extra Facts:
- This platform was launched at the AAERI annual convention in New Delhi on August 7, 2026.
- It is integrated with DigiLocker for secure, paperless, and consent-based verification of academic, identity, and financial documents.
- Its two-stage process includes student credential verification prior to application and sponsor financial verification after admission offers.
- About DigiLocker:
- It is a flagship initiative of 'Digital India' under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
- It allows citizens to digitally secure their important documents (mark sheets, PAN cards, driving licenses, etc.) on the cloud.
- Australia:
- Capital: Canberra
- Currency: Australian dollar (AUD)
- PM: Anthony Albanese
- President: None (Head of state is King Charles III, represented locally by the Governor-General)
Q9. Which milestone has India's installed non-fossil fuel-based electricity capacity crossed by July 31, 2026?
Answer: 300 Gigawatts (300.50 GW)
Extra Facts:
- India is advancing rapidly in the field of Renewable Energy, and this capacity reflects the expansion of solar, wind, and hydroelectric projects.
Q10. On August 9, 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the prestigious 'President's Colours' honor to the police of which state/union territory?
Answer: Puducherry Police
Extra Facts:
- This honor recognizes the bravery, dedication, and outstanding service of the force.
- The 'President's Colours' is the highest honor bestowed upon any military or police unit in India for its exceptional service to the nation.
- The Puducherry Police maintains law and order across the union territory's four geographically separated regions (Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam).
- Puducherry:
- Capital: Puducherry / Pondicherry
- Chief Minister: N. Rangasamy
- Lieutenant Governor: K. Kailashnathan
Q11. Which scheme, launched for the welfare and economic empowerment of women, has crossed the five lakh registrations mark within a week of its launch?
Answer: Delhi Lakshmi Yojana
Extra Facts:
- This scheme was initially approved as 'Mahila Samriddhi Yojana' and its name was changed later.
- Beneficiaries receive ₹2,500 per month through two savings options.
- Under one option, ₹1,000 goes to a 'Central Bank Digital Currency' (CBDC) wallet and ₹1,500 into an RD/FD.
- The second option allows saving the entire ₹2,500 amount through an RD/FD.
- About Delhi:
- Capital: New Delhi
- Chief Minister: Rekha Gupta
- Lieutenant Governor: Taranjit Singh Sandhu
Q12. When is 'World Lion Day' observed annually to raise awareness about the challenges of lion conservation?
Answer: August 10
Extra Facts:
- In India, Asiatic Lions are mainly found in the Gir National Park in Gujarat. This day promotes global efforts to save the declining population of lions.
Q13. Which Indian badminton player won the women's singles title at the Korea Masters 2026 on August 9, 2026?
Answer: Ashmita Chaliha
Extra Facts:
- About Korea Masters: It is a prestigious BWF World Tour Super 300 badminton tournament held in South Korea. This is Ashmita Chaliha's first Korea Masters title.
Q14. When is the 'International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples' observed to recognize the rights, cultures, and contributions of indigenous people worldwide?
Answer: August 9
Extra Facts:
- The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed the observance of this day in 1994.
- Theme 2026: Honouring Indigenous Midwives: Safeguarding Life and Well-being.
- This day highlights the need to protect indigenous communities, their cultural heritage, and their traditional knowledge.
- About the United Nations:
- HQ: New York, USA.
- Head/Chief: António Guterres.
Q15. Who has become the first woman of Indian origin to be appointed as a judge in the Supreme Court of Zambia?
Answer: Justice Abha Nayar Patel
Extra Facts:
- She was recently welcomed at the Supreme Court of India by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and other judges, reflecting a remarkable judicial and India-Zambia relationship.
- Justice Patel was appointed to the Supreme Court of Zambia on May 27, 2026.
- Prior to this, she served on the Zambia Court of Appeal and holds an LLM degree from Cambridge University.
- About Zambia (At a glance):
- Capital: Lusaka.
- President: Hakainde Hichilema. (Note: Zambia is a presidential republic, hence there is no post of Prime Minister; the President is the head of state and government.)
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