Tripura Current Affairs August 2026 – TPSC Prelims MCQs

Answer: A — Ratan Lal Nath, Pranajit Singha Roy and Jitendra Kumar Sinha

Explanation: CM Manik Saha held a high-level Power Department meeting on 8 August 2026 attended by Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath, Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy and Chief Secretary Jitendra Kumar Sinha.

Answer: B — Pradyot Kishore Debbarma

Explanation: CM Saha indicated he might travel to Delhi amid reports that Amit Shah had summoned TIPRA Motha leaders, including founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarma, ahead of the Village Committee elections.

Answer: A — Dolugaon Higher Secondary School grounds, Unakoti

Explanation: The 18 development projects were inaugurated/launched at a function held at the Dolugaon Higher Secondary School grounds in Unakoti district.

Answer: C — ₹45.18 crore

Explanation: The 18 projects (6 inaugurated + 12 foundation stones) in Unakoti district had a combined cost of about ₹45.18 crore.

Answer: B — 56 projects worth ₹197.68 crore

Explanation: CM Saha noted that a total of 56 projects worth about ₹197.68 crore had been inaugurated or had foundation stones laid in Unakoti district since 6 December 2022.

Answer: A — Parliament House, New Delhi

Explanation: CM Manik Saha met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Parliament House in New Delhi on 14 August 2026 to discuss state issues.

Answer: A — Foundation stone of Agartala Government Eye Hospital + IHMIS launch

Explanation: CM Saha laid the foundation stone of the Agartala Government Eye Hospital at Capital Complex and also launched the Integrated Health Management Information System (IHMIS) on 14 August 2026.

Answer: B — Assam Rifles Ground, Agartala

Explanation: The state-level 80th Independence Day celebration was held at Assam Rifles Ground, Agartala, where CM Saha hoisted the flag and inspected the parade.

Answer: C — 360 awards

Explanation: CM Saha stated that Tripura has secured more than 360 national and regional awards in the last eight years, citing good governance and transparent administration.

Answer: A — Conference Hall No. 2, Secretariat

Explanation: The DISHA Committee meeting for the 2026-27 fiscal year was held at Conference Hall No. 2 of the Secretariat on 18 August 2026.

Answer: B — 240 schools

Explanation: CM Saha launched interactive virtual classrooms in 240 schools across Tripura on 20 August 2026.

Answer: A — Digital land mapping

Explanation: The NAKSHA pilot project, inaugurated on 20 August 2026 in the Agartala Municipal Corporation area, is for digital land mapping.

Answer: C — 5 schools worth ₹29.12 crore

Explanation: CM Saha laid foundation stones for infrastructure projects at five schools worth ₹29.12 crore at a programme held at PM-SHRI A.D. Nagar English Medium School on 20 August 2026.

Answer: B — West Tripura and Khowai districts, Howrah and Kathakhal rivers

Explanation: Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall in the Baramura Hills hit West Tripura and Khowai districts, with the Howrah and Kathakhal rivers crossing danger levels around 23 August 2026.

Answer: A — Around 1,300 people across 17 relief camps

Explanation: According to the State Emergency Operation Centre, 1,305–1,352 people from around 410–413 families were evacuated to 17 relief camps.

Answer: C — Vivekananda School, Bardowali, and Ashram Chowmuhani

Explanation: CM Saha visited flood-hit residents sheltered at Vivekananda School in Bardowali and inspected the affected area near Ashram Chowmuhani on 24 August 2026.

Answer: A — Lalchhari, Ambassa — a 100-bed college on ~20 acres

Explanation: The H.P. Ghosh Memorial Medical College's foundation stone was laid at Lalchhari in Ambassa on 25 August 2026, planned as a 100-bed facility on about 20 acres.

Answer: B — Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM)

Explanation: The 'Dhalai Cafe', inaugurated on 25 August 2026 at the Dhalai District Magistrate's office complex, will be managed by the Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM).

Answer: A — 16 Fire Services drivers and 180 women

Explanation: At a Muktadhara Auditorium event on 30 August 2026, CM Saha handed appointment letters to 16 newly recruited Fire Services drivers and sewing machines to 180 women.

Answer: A — The Food Minister

Explanation: CM Saha said he had discussed the issue of rising commodity prices with the Food Minister and instructed authorities to engage with traders to keep prices in check.

Answer: C — 28 September 2026

Explanation: The State Election Commission announced on 31 August 2026 that polling for the TTAADC Village Committee elections would be held on 28 September 2026.

Answer: B — 5 October 2026

Explanation: Counting of votes for the Village Committee elections is scheduled for 5 October 2026, with the full process to conclude by 8 October.

Answer: A — 587 Village Committees and 4,597 seats

Explanation: The Village Committee elections will cover 587 Village Committees, 2,634 constituencies and 4,597 seats, with about 9.6 lakh eligible voters.

Answer: B — Dr. P. K. Chakraborty

Explanation: State Election Commissioner Dr. P.K. Chakraborty announced the Village Committee election schedule on 31 August 2026.