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08 AUGUST 2026

Current Affairs ยท 5 Questions
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Question 1

Assertion (A): The Western Ghats are highly prone to landslides due to their steep slopes, fragile geology, and intense monsoon rainfall.

Reason (R): Large-scale deforestation, unscientific construction, mining, and hydropower projects increase slope instability and trigger landslides.

  • A Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
  • B Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  • C A is true, but R is false.
  • D A is false, but R is true.
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option A
Question 2

The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 primarily aims to:

  • A Increase customs duties on electronic imports
  • B Reduce global supply-chain risks and attract foreign investment under the China Plus One strategy
  • C Privatize public sector enterprises
  • D Introduce a nationwide Goods and Services Tax (GST)
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option B
Question 3

Consider the following statements about Rwanda:

  1. Rwanda is a landlocked country in East-Central Africa.
  2. It shares a border with Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  3. It lies entirely north of the Equator.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A 1 and 2 only
  • B 2 and 3 only
  • C 1 and 3 only
  • D 1, 2 and 3
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option A
Question 4

Consider the following statements regarding India–US Trade Relations:

  1. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce presented its 200th Report on the evaluation of India–US trade relations.
  2. India–US trade in services increased from USD 40.53 billion in 2014 to USD 98.52 billion in 2024.
  3. Under the “Mission 500” initiative, India and the US aim to achieve USD 500 billion in bilateral trade by 2030.
  4. The Committee recommended strengthening critical mineral cooperation through initiatives such as NCMM, IPEF and QUAD.

How many of the above statements are correct?

  • A Only One
  • B Only Two
  • C Only Three
  • D All Four
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option D
Question 5

Consider the following statements regarding India–US Trade Relations:

  1. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce recommended expediting the India–US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA).
  2. The Committee recommended strengthening India’s manufacturing competitiveness through initiatives such as Make in India and the PLI scheme.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  • A I only
  • B II only
  • C Both I and II
  • D Neither I nor II
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option C

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