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19 AUGUST 2026

Current Affairs · 4 Questions
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Question 1

. With reference to India’s maritime trade, consider the following statements:

  1. Nearly 95% of India’s trade by volume moves through sea routes.
  2. Strait of Hormuz is important for India’s energy security.
  3. Bab-el-Mandeb is a strategic chokepoint connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden.

Which of the above are correct?

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

Assertion (A): India has introduced the National Single Window System (NSWS) to reduce the compliance burden on businesses.

Reason (R): NSWS helps businesses identify and apply for multiple central and state-level approvals through a single platform.

 

  • 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.
✓ Correct Answer: Option A
Question 3

With reference to the CM-SKY Solar Project in Karnataka, consider the following statements:

  1. BESCOM aims to develop 500 MW of solar power under the scheme.
  2. The project focuses on solarisation of agricultural pumpsets and IP feeders.
  3. The total target across Karnataka’s Escoms is 1,000 MW.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

Consider the following statements regarding Kenya:

  1. Kenya is located in East Africa.
  2. The Equator passes through Kenya.
  3. Kenya shares a land border with Tanzania and Uganda.
  4. Kenya has a coastline along the Atlantic Ocean.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

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