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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, 9 August, 2026: Latest Current Affairs Questions & Answers
Q. When was the 81st Hiroshima Day recently observed?
a. 04 August
b. 06 August
c. 05 August
d. None of these
Correct Answer: b. 06 August
Q. Which state government has recently developed a comprehensive manual to establish child-friendly villages across all Gram Panchayats?
a. Kerala
b. Odisha
c. Karnataka
d. None of these
Correct Answer: c. Karnataka
Q. Under the recent Andhra Pradesh-Australia MoUs, at which institute is a ‘Centre of Excellence in Solar Manufacturing’ proposed to be established?
a. IIT Bombay
b. IIT Tirupati
c. IIT Kanpur
d. None of these
Correct Answer: b. IIT Tirupati
Q. Who has recently been appointed as the Union Home Secretary?
a. AN Pramod
b. Vishesh Negi
c. Govind Mohan
d. None of these
Correct Answer: c. Govind Mohan
Q. Which Indian badminton player has recently been ranked 9th (seeded 9th)?
a. Chirag Shetty
b. Satwiksairaj
c. Saina Nehwal
d. PV Sindhu
Correct Answer: d. PV Sindhu
Q. Which country has recently achieved over 99% universal banking coverage?
a. Bhutan
b. India
c. Nepal
d. None of these
Correct Answer: b. India
Q. Kailash Chandra Pant, a recipient of the Padma Shri award, passed away recently; who was he?
a. Singer
b. Journalist
c. Writer
d. None of these
Correct Answer: c. Writer
Q. Who has recently authored the book titled ‘Bringing the Cheetah Back to India’?
a. Ravi Kumar
b. Jainendra Jain
c. Prashant Agrawal
d. None of these
Correct Answer: c. Prashant Agarwal
Q. Where was the second meeting of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group recently held?
a. Mumbai
b. Hyderabad
c. New Delhi
d. None of the above
Correct Answer: b. Hyderabad
Q. Which Indian city has recently received the prestigious status of UNESCO Creative City and World Craft City?
a. Surat
b. Kochi
c. Srinagar
d. None of the above
Correct Answer: c. Srinagar
Q. Who has recently been appointed as the Union Cabinet Secretary?
a. Alka Nangia
b. Varsha Aglave
c. T.V. Somanathan
d. None of the above
Correct Answer: c. T.V. Somanathan
Q. Who has recently been appointed as an Executive Director (ED) of the Reserve Bank of India?
a. Harshita Jakhar
b. Monisha Chakraborty
c. Pratiksha Pandey
d. None of the above
Correct Answer: b. Monisha Chakraborty
Conclusion
Today’s GK Quiz 9 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.
