1. Which organisation entered into agreements with BEML and Adani Defence for the production of fuselage structures for the LCH Prachand helicopter?
Answer: HAL
2. The BRICS Environment Working Group meetings scheduled for 17–18 August 2026 will be hosted by which country?
Answer: India
3. The historic Parichha Dam, which is around 140 years old, is situated in which Indian state?
Answer: Uttar Pradesh
4. In which Union Territory was the CBDC-based Direct Benefit Transfer system introduced for the Public Distribution System?
Answer: Ladakh
5. successfully retained the Esports World Cup chess title by winning the championship for the second consecutive year in 2026?
Answer: Magnus Carlsen
6. Which Indian company will collaborate with Rolls-Royce to develop and manufacture engines for the AMCA programme?
Answer: Tata
7. Which telecom company marked India’s 80th Independence Day on 15 August 2026 by launching several digital initiatives and infrastructure projects?
Answer: BSNL
8. Who received the UT Ladakh State Award 2025 in recognition of outstanding service to Sowa-Rigpa medicine?
Answer: Dr Padma Gurmet
9. India is partnering with which neighbouring country to map cross-border land occupation using UAV technology within a three-year timeframe?
Answer: Nepal
10. Which country reached an agreement with Iran regarding the shipping route map for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz?
Answer: Oman