SSC Daily Quiz — 2026-08-05

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The Planning Commission of India was replaced by NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) on January 1, 2015, with a focus on 'bottom-up' approach.

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Let the principal be P. If it becomes three times, the amount (A) = 3P. Simple Interest (SI) = A - P = 3P - P = 2P. We know that SI = (P * R * T) / 100. So, 2P = (P * R * 10) / 100. Dividing both sides by P and solving for R: 2 = (R * 10) / 100 => 2 = R / 10 => R = 20%.

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An ocean is made of water. Similarly, a glacier is made of ice.

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When listing multiple items connected by 'and', the possessive pronoun ('his') should ideally be used only once before the first item, or before each item if emphasizing individual possession. Here, 'his' is redundant before 'friends' as it's already covered by 'his children, grandchildren'. A better phrasing would be 'among his children, grandchildren, and friends.'

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The Earth's atmosphere is predominantly composed of Nitrogen (approx. 78%) and Oxygen (approx. 21%), with trace amounts of other gases.

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Let the shares of A, B, and C be A, B, and C respectively. Total sum = A + B + C = 1200. We are given A = (2/3)(B + C). From this, 3A = 2(B + C). We know B + C = 1200 - A. Substitute this into the equation: 3A = 2(1200 - A). So, 3A = 2400 - 2A. This gives 5A = 2400. Therefore, A = 2400 / 5 = Rs. 480. Wait, there was a calculation error. Let's recheck. A = (2/3)(B+C). Total A + B + C = 1200. Substitute B+C = 3A/2 into the total sum: A + 3A/2 = 1200. (2A + 3A)/2 = 1200. 5A/2 = 1200. 5A = 2400. A = 480. The correct option is Rs. 480. My bad, I chose option 1 in my mind but typed 2 as explanation.

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The given series consists of cubes of consecutive natural numbers: 1³=1, 2³=8, 3³=27. So, the next term should be 4³=64. Then 5³=125, 6³=216.

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Benevolent means well-meaning and kindly. Malicious means intending or intended to do harm. Thus, 'Malicious' is the opposite of 'Benevolent'.

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The Dandi March, a pivotal act of nonviolent civil disobedience in colonial India, was led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930. It challenged the British salt monopoly.

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Let the original length be L and width be W. Original area = L*W. New length = L + 0.20L = 1.2L. New width = W - 0.10W = 0.9W. New area = (1.2L) * (0.9W) = 1.08LW. Percentage change in area = ((New Area - Original Area) / Original Area) * 100 = ((1.08LW - LW) / LW) * 100 = (0.08LW / LW) * 100 = 8% increase.

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Sanjay Kumar Agarwal recently took charge as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).

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Odisha has recently launched the 'Odisha Millets Mission' to promote millet cultivation and consumption in the state.

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Italy recently hosted the 'United Nations Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking Moment' in Rome.

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Linda Yaccarino has been named as the new CEO of X (formerly Twitter), with Elon Musk transitioning to the role of Executive Chairman and CTO.

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Himachal Pradesh has launched the 'Mukhya Mantri E-Cycle Yojana' to promote green mobility, reduce pollution, and encourage the use of e-cycles.

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World Ranger Day is observed annually on July 31 to commemorate rangers killed or injured in the line of duty and to celebrate the work rangers do to protect natural and cultural heritage.

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Gandhinagar, Gujarat, recently hosted the 'G20 Empower Summit', focusing on women's empowerment and gender equality.

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Uttar Pradesh has recently launched a new 'Green Hydrogen Policy' to promote the production and usage of green hydrogen in the state, aiming to attract investments and reduce carbon emissions.

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The theme for World Breastfeeding Week 2026 (August 1-7) is 'Let's make breastfeeding and work, work!' focusing on combining breastfeeding and work.

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Russia recently tested its new hypersonic cruise missile, 'Kh-BD', designed for long-range engagements.