Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 07, 2026

As per Article 217, the Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the President, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the concerned state. Hence, option (c) is correct.

• The Limpopo River, located in southern Africa, follows a curved course that causes it to cross the Tropic of Capricorn two times. Hence, option (b) is correct.
• This happens due to its meandering path through Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.
• None of the other listed rivers cross the Tropic of Capricorn even once.

• The Simon Commission, constituted in 1927 under the chairmanship of Sir John Simon, was sent to India to review the working of the Government of India Act, 1919.
• However, it was met with nationwide protests and a complete boycott by all major political parties because it lacked even a single Indian member, reflecting British disregard for Indian aspirations. Hence, option (c) is correct
• The slogan “Simon Go Back” became a rallying cry.
• The protest unified different political factions and marked a significant moment in the freedom struggle, with leaders like Lala Lajpat Rai playing prominent roles in the opposition.

• Disinvestment refers to the process by which the government reduces its stake in public sector undertakings (PSUs), either partially or fully. Hence, option (b) is correct.
• It is done to raise revenue, reduce fiscal burden, or improve efficiency by involving private sector management.

• An electric motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy by utilizing the interaction between magnetic fields and current-carrying conductors. Hence, option (b) is correct.
• This principle is used in household appliances like fans, washing machines, and mixers.
• A generator works oppositely by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy.