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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.
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GK Quiz Today, 16 August, 2026: Latest Current Affairs Questions & Answers
Q. According to the 16th national assessment, what is the total number of Asiatic lions recorded in India in the year 2025?
a. 891
b. 896
c. 791
d. 991
Answer: a. 891
Q. When is World Lion Day celebrated?
a. August 8
b. August 10
c. August 12
d. August 15
Answer: b. August 10
Q. The Lok Sabha passed the Supreme Court Amendment Bill, 2026; under this, the number of judges was increased to how many?
a. 34
b. 38
c. 37
d. 36
Answer: b. 38
Q. Which private company’s rocket, ‘Vikram-1’, successfully completed India’s first private orbital launch from ISRO’s ‘Satish Dhawan Space Centre’?
a. Skyroot Aerospace
b. Agnikul Cosmos
c. Bellatrix Aerospace
d. Dhruva Space
Answer: a. Skyroot Aerospace
Q. For how many years did the Union Cabinet approve the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme?
a. One year
b. Two years
c. Five years
d. Four years
Answer: c. Five years (extended until 2030-31)
Q. In which country did more than 1,700 people die due to the Ebola virus outbreak?
a. Guinea
b. Gabon
c. Tanzania
d. DRC Congo
Answer: d. DRC Congo
Q. Which Indian won the Korea Masters 2026 women’s singles title?
a. Ashmita Chaliha
b. Seed Han Qian Xi
c. Tanvi Sharma
d. Park Tae-sang
Answer: a. Ashmita Chaliha
Q. Who became the first Indian to win a medal in the high jump at the World Athletics U20 Championships?
a. Atul Solanki
b. Basant Kumar Meghwal
c. Ambrish Karthikeyan
d. Shahnawaz Khan
Answer: b. Basant Kumar Meghwal
Q. Which Union Territory’s police force was awarded the ‘President’s Police Colour’ in August 2026?
a. Ladakh
b. Puducherry
c. Jammu and Kashmir
d. Chandigarh
Answer: b. Puducherry
Q. Which Indian physicist was jointly awarded the 2026 Dirac Medal?
a. Deepak Dhar
b. Bernard Derrida
c. Amit Agarwal
d. Prof. Surhud More
Answer: a. Deepak Dhar
Q. With which country, alongside Saudi Arabia, did Pakistan sign the ‘Makkah Joint Defence Pact,’ under which an attack on one country would be considered an attack on all of them?
a. Türkiye
b. Iran
c. UAE
d. India
Answer: a. Türkiye
Q. For which Northeastern state did the Central Government formally announce names for 27 locations based on their geographical characteristics?
a. Meghalaya
b. Arunachal Pradesh
c. Assam
d. Manipur
Answer: b. Arunachal Pradesh
Conclusion
Today’s GK Quiz 16 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.
