Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 5 September 2026MCQs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams
Practice the Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 5 September 2026 with 15 MCQs and explanations. Questions sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express, selected for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exam preparation. Topics covered include Science Tech, Polity, Economy and International Relations.
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Q1Which organization is responsible for compiling and releasing India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates?
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Which organization is responsible for compiling and releasing India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates?
Answer: National Statistical Office (NSO) under MoSPI
As per the news, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) releases GDP data through its National Statistical Office. RBI deals with monetary policy, NITI Aayog with policy planning, and Ministry of Finance with budget. This static fact is linked to the article discussing GDP base year revision.
Science Tech · Polity · Economy · International Relations · Social Issues · easy
Q2Which ministry is responsible for releasing GDP data and making base year revisions in India?
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Which ministry is responsible for releasing GDP data and making base year revisions in India?
Answer: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
MoSPI is the nodal ministry for compiling and publishing national accounts statistics, including GDP. The article specifically mentions MoSPI as the ministry that unveiled the new GDP series on February 27, 2026.
Economy · Governance · easy
Q3Which international organization is primarily responsible for addressing the issue of 'dark fleets' as mentioned in the article?
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Which international organization is primarily responsible for addressing the issue of 'dark fleets' as mentioned in the article?
Answer: International Maritime Organization (IMO)
In the interview, Tommy Koh explicitly states that the dark fleet problem should be tackled at the IMO. The IMO is the UN specialized agency responsible for regulating shipping, maritime safety, and marine pollution. ITLOS handles disputes, ISA manages seabed mining, and UNSC deals with peace and security.
International Relations · Environment · Polity · easy
Q4Which UN agency published the report 'Limiting Overshoot'?
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Which UN agency published the report 'Limiting Overshoot'?
Answer: UNEP
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) publishes reports on the emissions gap and climate overshoot. The IPCC assesses climate science, while UNFCCC is the treaty body. UNDP focuses on development. Hence, option C is correct.
Environment · International Relations · easy
Q5Which institution assembled a team of experts to study the draft 2015 model BIT after it was circulated for public comment in March 2015?
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Which institution assembled a team of experts to study the draft 2015 model BIT after it was circulated for public comment in March 2015?
Answer: Law Commission of India
According to the article, the circulation of the draft 2015 model BIT in March 2015 allowed the Law Commission of India to assemble a team of experts to study it. The LCI subsequently made recommendations in its 260th report on improving the draft model BIT.
Economy · International Relations · Governance · easy
Q6Which constitutional amendments established panchayats and municipalities as institutions of self-government in India?
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Which constitutional amendments established panchayats and municipalities as institutions of self-government in India?
Answer: 73rd and 74th Amendments
The 73rd Amendment (1992) added Part IX for Panchayats, and the 74th Amendment (1992) added Part IXA for Municipalities. The article explicitly refers to these as the constitutional basis for local self-government.
Polity · Governance · State Governance · easy
Q7Which legislative body cleared the Defence Forces of Pakistan Act, 2026, as mentioned in the article?
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Which legislative body cleared the Defence Forces of Pakistan Act, 2026, as mentioned in the article?
Answer: National Assembly of Pakistan
The article states that the Act 'cleared the National Assembly in late August' and created the post of Chief of Defence Forces. The National Assembly is the lower house of Pakistan's Parliament.
International Relations · Security · Polity · easy
Q8Which international organisation adopted the Bishkek Declaration in September 2026?
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Which international organisation adopted the Bishkek Declaration in September 2026?
Answer: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
The article explicitly states that the SCO summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan adopted the Bishkek Declaration. BRICS is a different grouping, and the UNSC or EU are not mentioned.
International Relations · Security · Economy · easy
Q9Consider the following statements regarding the EOS-05 satellite:
1. It is India’s first dedicated imaging satellite placed in a low earth orbit (LEO).
2. The satellite weighs more than 2,360 kg and was launched by GSLV-F17.
3. It has a mission life of 10 years and can provide real-time imaging services from geosynchronous orbit.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the EOS-05 satellite:
1. It is India’s first dedicated imaging satellite placed in a low earth orbit (LEO).
2. The satellite weighs more than 2,360 kg and was launched by GSLV-F17.
3. It has a mission life of 10 years and can provide real-time imaging services from geosynchronous orbit.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 2 and 3
Statement 1 is incorrect because EOS-05 is placed in geosynchronous orbit (36,000 km), not LEO. Statement 2 is correct: the article mentions weight >2,360 kg and launch by GSLV-F17. Statement 3 is correct: mission life 10 years, designed for real-time imaging from geosynchronous orbit.
Science Tech · Polity · Economy · International Relations · Social Issues · hard
Q10Consider the following statements regarding the recent GDP data revisions:
1. The base year for GDP has been changed from 2011-12 to 2022-23.
2. Single deflation means that inputs and outputs are deflated separately using their own price indices.
3. The new GDP series uses the Producer Price Index (PPI) for double deflation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the recent GDP data revisions:
1. The base year for GDP has been changed from 2011-12 to 2022-23.
2. Single deflation means that inputs and outputs are deflated separately using their own price indices.
3. The new GDP series uses the Producer Price Index (PPI) for double deflation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct: the base year was shifted from 2011-12 to 2022-23. Statement 2 is incorrect: single deflation uses a common deflator for both inputs and outputs, whereas separate deflation is double deflation. Statement 3 is correct: PPI is now used for double deflation to adjust nominal GDP to real GDP.
Economy · Governance · hard
Q11Consider the following statements regarding UNCLOS:
1. The United States is a party to UNCLOS but has not ratified the 1994 Part XI Agreement.
2. Iran is not a party to UNCLOS but is bound by the regime of transit passage as it is part of customary international law.
3. UNCLOS provides for a system of compulsory dispute settlement binding on all states parties.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding UNCLOS:
1. The United States is a party to UNCLOS but has not ratified the 1994 Part XI Agreement.
2. Iran is not a party to UNCLOS but is bound by the regime of transit passage as it is part of customary international law.
3. UNCLOS provides for a system of compulsory dispute settlement binding on all states parties.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 2 and 3
Statement 1 is incorrect: The U.S. is NOT a party to UNCLOS (as explicitly stated in the article). Statement 2 is correct: Iran is not a party but the article says transit passage is customary international law binding on Iran. Statement 3 is correct: The article states UNCLOS has a system of compulsory dispute settlement.
International Relations · Environment · Polity · hard
Q12According to the article, what is India’s foreign exchange reserves as of the week ending August 28, 2026?
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According to the article, what is India’s foreign exchange reserves as of the week ending August 28, 2026?
Answer: $740.8 billion
The article states that India’s forex reserves surged to a fresh all-time high of $740.8 billion in the week ending August 28, 2026. The previous week’s record was $729.33 billion. Option A is the earlier record, C and D are distractors not mentioned.
Science Tech · Polity · Economy · International Relations · Social Issues · medium
Q13According to the article, how many deflators does MoSPI use in the new GDP series to compute real GVA?
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According to the article, how many deflators does MoSPI use in the new GDP series to compute real GVA?
Answer: About 300
The article states that MoSPI now has more than 300 deflators to arrive at various real GVA values, compared to around 180 under the old series. This allows for more accurate sectoral measurement.
Economy · Governance · medium
Q14As of 2026, how many countries are parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)?
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As of 2026, how many countries are parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)?
Answer: 172
Tommy Koh explicitly states in the interview: 'We have 172 countries which are parties to UNCLOS; this is near universal.' The other options are plausible distractors: 168 (close but incorrect), 170 (near miss), 174 (too high).
International Relations · Environment · Polity · medium
Q15According to the UNEP report, what is the projected global warming by the end of the century if all countries deliver on their current climate pledges?
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According to the UNEP report, what is the projected global warming by the end of the century if all countries deliver on their current climate pledges?
Answer: 1.8°C
The report states that if all countries deliver on their climate pledges, the globe is still poised to heat 1.8°C. Under current policies (without full pledge implementation), the warming would be 2.6°C. Option A (1.5°C) is the limit, not the projection. Option D (3.0°C) is not mentioned.
Environment · International Relations · medium
Topics Covered
- Science Tech
- Polity
- Economy
- International Relations
- Social Issues
- Governance
- Environment
- State Governance
- Security
Relevant for UPSC Prelims, MPSC, SSC CGL, Banking , Teaching and State PSC exams.
Articles Covered
- ISRO Launches EOS-05: India's First Geo-Imaging Satellite in Geosynchronous Orbit; SC Invokes Article 142 to Quash CJP Protest Cases
- MoSPI Revises GDP Using PPI for Double Deflation; Base Year Shifted to 2022-23
- UNCLOS: 172 Parties, U.S. Non-Party but Accepts as Authoritative Law of the Sea
- UNEP Report: 1.5°C Limit Breached, India Must Shed Victim Mindset on Climate Action
- India Revises 2015 Model BIT Amid Calls for Public Consultation and Parliamentary Scrutiny
- 73rd/74th Amendments: India's Unfinished Decentralisation - Need Genuine 3F Devolution & Stronger State Finance Commissions
- Pakistan's Defence Forces Act 2026 Creates CDF, Giving Army Chief Command Over All Three Services
- SCO Bishkek Declaration 2026: India Achieves Objectives on Terrorism, Connectivity, and Central Asia Ties
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