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18 AUGUST 2026

Current Affairs ยท 5 Questions
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Question 1

Consider the following statements about Yard 3037 ‘Shruti’:

  1. It is a Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV).
  2. It was launched at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A 1 only
  • B 2 only
  • C Both 1 and 2
  • D Neither 1 nor 2
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option C
Question 2

Assertion (A): India has emerged as the world’s leading ship recycling nation.

Reason (R): India’s share in global ship recycling increased to 35.4% in 2025.

  • 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 B
Question 3

. With reference to India–Namibia trade, consider the following statements:

  1. Bilateral merchandise trade reached USD 592.94 million in 2025–26.
  2. India’s exports to Namibia exceeded its imports.
  3. Bilateral trade increased compared to the previous financial year.

Which of the statements given above 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 D
Question 4

With reference to India’s Saptadhara, consider the following statements:

  1. It refers to seven strategic streams of India’s growth and national strength.
  2. It focuses only on economic development and excludes cultural influence.
  3. It aims to strengthen India’s journey towards Aatmanirbharta and Viksit Bharat.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  • A 1 and 3 only
  • B 2 and 3 only
  • C 1 and 2 only
  • D 1, 2 and 3
โœ“ Correct Answer: Option A
Question 5

With reference to the Black-necked Crane, consider the following statements:

  1. It is the only exclusively alpine species among the world’s crane species.
  2. It is the State Bird of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
  3. It is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN.

Which of the statements given above 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 D

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