4 august 2026

Q1- India clarified that it had no official role in the virtual address of which former foreign leader?
A- Ranil Wickremesinghe
B- Sheikh Hasina
C- K. P. Sharma Oli
D- Mahinda Rajapaksa
Answer: B) Sheikh Hasina
Q2- Which ministry issued the clarification regarding India's position on Sheikh Hasina's virtual address?
A- Ministry of Home Affairs
B- Ministry of External Affairs
C- Ministry of Defence
D- Ministry of Finance
Answer: B) Ministry of External Affairs
Q3- According to market analysts, gold prices on 4 August 2026 were expected to:
A- Rise sharply
B- Fall below ₹80,000
C- Remain range-bound
D- Reach an all-time high immediately
Answer: C) Remain range-bound
Q4- Which factors were cited as major influences on gold prices in early August 2026?
A- Cricket World Cup results
B- Inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical tensions
C- Tourism growth
D- Monsoon rainfall alone
Answer: B) Inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical tensions
Q5- On 4 August 2026, the Hindu Panchang observed which lunar day (Tithi)?
A- Pratipada
B- Tritiya
C- Shashthi
D- Dashami
Answer: C) Shashthi
Q6- Which Nakshatra was observed on 4 August 2026 according to the Panchang?
A- Rohini
B- Ashwini
C- Revati
D- Bharani
Answer: C) Revati
Q7- Bangladesh sought clarification from India regarding the participation of:
A- Muhammad Yunus
B- Sheikh Hasina
C- Khaleda Zia
D- Tarique Rahman
Answer: B) Sheikh Hasina
Q8- Which of the following is a major use of the Hindu Panchang?
A- Stock market analysis
B- Determining auspicious timings for activities
C- Weather forecasting
D- Election scheduling
Answer: B) Determining auspicious timings for activities
Q9- Gold and silver prices are primarily influenced by which type of factors?
A- School examinations
B- Global economic indicators and central bank policies
C- Local festivals only
D- Local festivals only
Answer: B) Global economic indicators and central bank policies
Q10- The event involving Sheikh Hasina in New Delhi was organized by:
A- Government of India
B- Ministry of External Affairs
C- Foreign Correspondents' Club of South Asia
D- SAARC Secretariat
Answer: C) Foreign Correspondents' Club of South Asia