Q1. What new bill did PM Modi reference when he said files were being signed from jail?
a) Bill to increase MPs’ salaries
b) Bill to sack jailed PMs and CMs
c) Bill to privatize PSUs
d) Bill to create new states
Answer: b) Bill to sack jailed PMs and CMs
Q2. Who explained that the government brought the bill because Arvind Kejriwal did not resign?
a) Narendra Modi
b) Amit Shah
c) Rajnath Singh
d) JP Nadda
Answer: b) Amit Shah
Q3. Critics argue that the bills to remove jailed ministers may:
a) Strengthen federalism
b) Normalize the use of arrest as a political weapon
c) Increase voter turnout
d) Reduce corruption automatically
Answer: b) Normalize the use of arrest as a political weapon
🚗 GST & Economy
Q4. What is the proposed new GST rate for SUVs and sedans?
a) 40% → lower cut expected
b) 50% fixed rate
c) 20% single rate
d) No change in GST
Answer: a) 40% → lower cut expected
Q5. When will the GST Council meet to decide on the two-rate GST proposal?
a) August 25–26
b) September 3–4
c) October 1–2
d) December 15–16
Answer: b) September 3–4
Q6. Experts warn that a GST tax cut might have unintended impact on which sector?
a) Banking
b) EV momentum
c) Textile exports
d) Pharma sector
Answer: b) EV momentum
🎲 Laws & Judiciary
Q7. What major online industry did India’s parliament recently ban?
a) E-commerce
b) Digital payments
c) Online gambling
d) Cloud gaming
Answer: c) Online gambling
Q8. What did the Supreme Court say those excluded from Bihar’s draft voters’ list can submit for inclusion?
a) Ration Card
b) Aadhaar Card
c) Passport
d) Driving License
Answer: b) Aadhaar Card
Q9. In a recent order, the Supreme Court asked dog lovers and NGOs to:
a) Adopt stray dogs
b) Deposit funds for stray dog cases
c) Ban stray dog feeding
d) Support sterilization campaigns
Answer: b) Deposit funds for stray dog cases
📱 Technology & AI
Q10. Which global tech firm has set up an India unit and begun local hiring in AI?
a) Microsoft
b) OpenAI
c) Google
d) Amazon
Answer: b) OpenAI
Q11. What new design features leaked about Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?
a) Foldable battery
b) Multitasking and UI features
c) Solar charging panel
d) Transparent display
Answer: b) Multitasking and UI features
Q12. Which Nikon product was recently launched in India with its fastest-ever autofocus?
a) DSLR D7600
b) Z8 camera
c) New zoom lens
d) Action GoCam
Answer: c) New zoom lens
📉 Business & Finance
Q13. Who recently gave the Jackson Hole speech, highlighting inflation and unemployment?
a) Janet Yellen
b) Jerome Powell
c) Raghuram Rajan
d) Christine Lagarde
Answer: b) Jerome Powell
Q14. On the reported day, how much did the Sensex fall?
a) 400 pts
b) 500 pts
c) 690 pts
d) 1000 pts
Answer: c) 690 pts
Q15. What was NIFTY 50’s closing level?
a) 25,000
b) 24,870.10
c) 24,500
d) 23,995
Answer: b) 24,870.10
💱 Digital Currencies
Q16. Which cryptocurrency is said to be outpacing Bitcoin currently?
a) Solana
b) Ethereum
c) Ripple
d) Dogecoin
Answer: b) Ethereum
Q17. Traders are watching two key price levels for:
a) Bitcoin
b) Ethereum
c) Dogecoin
d) Tether
Answer: a) Bitcoin
🏏 Cricket
Q18. Which South African bowler took five wickets to seal a 5th consecutive ODI series win vs Australia?
a) Rabada
b) Ngidi
c) Nortje
d) Maharaj
Answer: b) Ngidi
Q19. Which city will host the Women’s World Cup 2025 instead of Bengaluru?
a) Delhi
b) Navi Mumbai
c) Hyderabad
d) Ahmedabad
Answer: b) Navi Mumbai
Q20. Which board faced criticism over Asia Cup squad selection for applying “different rules for different people”?
a) PCB
b) ECB
c) BCCI
d) ICC
Answer: c) BCCI