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In this dedicated session, we break down the most critical global events, national updates, and economic shifts into high-yield, exam-oriented questions. Whether you are aiming to test your current knowledge or looking to learn new facts quickly, this comprehensive quiz will sharpen your static and current awareness.
Read on to challenge yourself with today’s essential questions, detailed explanations, and key takeaways to stay ahead of the competition.
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GK Quiz Today, 8 August, 2026: Latest Current Affairs Questions & Answers
Q. Which country’s ‘Coast Guard Day’ was recently celebrated on August 4?
a. Russia
b. USA
c. Japan
d. None of these
Correct Answer: b. USA
Q. Until when has the Union Cabinet recently approved the extension of the PM-KISAN scheme?
a. 2037
b. 2029
c. 2031
d. None of these
Correct Answer: c. 2031
Q. Where was the ‘Centre of Excellence in Handloom Technology’ recently inaugurated?
a. IIT Mumbai
b. IIT Delhi
c. IIT Kanpur
d. None of these
Correct Answer: b. IIT Delhi
Q. Who has recently assumed charge as the new Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff?
a. Naresh Gangwar
b. Satyapal Kumar
c. AN Pramod
d. None of these
Correct Answer: c. AN Pramod
Q. Which state’s first Ramsar site has Glaw Lake recently become?
a. Assam
b. Manipur
c. Meghalaya
d. Arunachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: d. Arunachal Pradesh
Q. Where was the 135th Durand Cup football tournament recently inaugurated?
a. Mumbai
b. Guwahati
c. Hyderabad
d. None of these
Correct Answer: b. Guwahati
Q. Where did President Droupadi Murmu recently inaugurate the Jagadguru Kripalu University?
a. Pune
b. Kochi
c. Cuttack
d. None of these
Correct Answer: c. Cuttack
Q. Who has recently been honoured with Sri Lanka’s highest state honour?
a. Gautam Dey
b. Jainendra Jain
c. L. Subramaniam
d. None of these
Correct Answer: c. L. Subramaniam
Q. Who is the author of the recently released book ‘The EV Evolution: Then, Now and Next of Electric Vehicles’?
a. Vikas Jha
b. Anil Sasi
c. Tushar Mehta
d. None of the above
Correct Answer: b. Anil Sasi
Q. Who recently won the women’s singles title at the Taipei Open?
a. Nguyen Thuy
b. Anahat Singh
c. Tanvi Sharma
d. None of the above
Correct Answer: c. Tanvi Sharma
Q. Who has recently taken charge as the CEO of Indigo?
a. Alka Nangia
b. Varsha Aglave
c. Willie Walsh
d. None of the above
Correct Answer: c. Willie Walsh
Q. Who has recently become the first Indian female cyclist to participate in the Tour de France Femmes?
a. Richa Ghosh
b. Harshita Jakhar
c. Pratiksha Pandey
d. None of the above
Correct Answer: b. Harshita Jakhar
Conclusion
Today’s GK Quiz 8 August 2026 covered the most important current affairs questions that are highly relevant for SSC, RRB, Group D, Banking and other competitive exams Regular practice of these daily quizzes w ill help you stay updated improve your accuracy and strengthen your overall exam preparation Keep revising daily stay consistent and continue solving more GK quizzes to score higher in your upcoming exams.
