Question 1

What topics are covered in the 9 September 2026 current affairs quiz?

Accepted Answer

The 9 September 2026 quiz covers International Relations, Polity, Geography, Governance with 20 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 9 September 2026 daily quiz for UPSC preparation?

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Attempt the quiz after reading the daily current affairs. Focus on understanding the explanation for each question. Link each topic to your static GK notes for comprehensive preparation.

Question 3

How many MCQs should I practice daily for competitive exams?

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Experts recommend 10-20 current affairs MCQs daily. This takes only 5-7 minutes but significantly improves retention through active recall, which is more effective than passive reading.

Question 4

Are these quiz questions based on The Hindu and Indian Express?

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Yes. All questions are derived from important news articles published in The Hindu and Indian Express, filtered and ranked by AI for exam relevance across UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exams.

Question 5

Which international court issued the Advisory Opinion on July 19, 2024, declaring Israel's continued presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory unlawful?

Accepted Answer

International Court of Justice (ICJ), The ICJ, the principal judicial organ of the UN, issued the Advisory Opinion. The ICC deals with individual criminal responsibility, not state obligations under international law. The PCA and ILC are not courts of binding jurisdiction for such opinions.

Question 6

Which parliamentary committee suggested that only 70-75% of affected gram sabhas should consent for projects, potentially diluting the Forest Rights Act?

Accepted Answer

Committee on Public Undertakings, The article specifically mentions the 'Committee on Public Undertakings' suggestion regarding consent from most, rather than all, gram sabhas. This is a parliamentary committee that scrutinizes public sector undertakings and their policies.

Question 7

Which ministry/department is primarily responsible for implementing defence cooperation agreements with Japan in India?

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Ministry of Defence, The Ministry of Defence is the nodal ministry for all defence-related cooperation including exercises, equipment transfer, and industrial collaboration. While the Ministry of External Affairs plays a role in strategic diplomacy, the implementation of defence agreements falls under the Ministry of Defence.

Question 8

Which organisation is the nodal agency for promoting and authorising private sector participation in India's space activities?

Accepted Answer

IN-SPACe, IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre) is the single-window nodal agency under the Department of Space that promotes, handholds, and authorises private sector participation in space activities. ISRO focuses on research and development, while HAL is a PSU involved in aerospace manufacturing.

Question 9

Which ministry is primarily responsible for conducting the decennial Census in India?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Home Affairs, The Census is conducted under the Census Act, 1948, and is administered by the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, which falls under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The other ministries are not directly involved in census operations.

Question 10

Consider the following statements regarding the UK ban on goods from Israeli settlements:

1. The ban covers all agricultural, processed, and manufactured goods produced in Israeli settlements in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.

2. The UK government has also prohibited UK firms from providing services such as construction, infrastructure, real estate, advertising, and financing that facilitate settlement expansion.

3. The ban was announced by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the House of Commons.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is also correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because the ban was announced by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, not the Prime Minister. Hence option C is correct.

Question 11

Consider the following statements regarding the Forest Rights Act (FRA) and gram sabha consent:

1. The FRA explicitly requires a no-objection certificate from every affected gram sabha before a project can proceed.

2. The Committee on Public Undertakings suggested that consent from 70-75% of affected gram sabhas should suffice.

3. The Tribal Affairs Ministry claimed full jurisdiction over the issue of forest land diversion.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 2, Statement 1 is incorrect: The article states that 'the FRA does not include a clause requiring a no-objection certificate from every affected gram sabha', though legal intent implies such consent. Statement 2 is correct: The committee proposed that 'acquiescence of 70%-75% of affected gram sabhas to suffice'. Statement 3 is incorrect: The Tribal Affairs Ministry 'refused to claim jurisdiction over this issue'.

Question 12

Consider the following statements:

1. Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited India in August 2026.

2. The UNICORN system is a maritime surveillance radar developed jointly by India and Japan.

3. A memorandum of understanding for co-development of UNICORN masts was signed in November 2024.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the visit occurred in August 2026. Statement 3 is correct as per the article: MoU for UNICORN masts signed in November 2024. Statement 2 is incorrect because UNICORN is an integrated communications antenna system, not a maritime surveillance radar.

Question 13

Consider the following statements regarding the proposed changes in India's space sector:

1. IN-SPACe chairman Pawan Kumar Goenka stated that ISRO would eventually not manufacture any launch vehicles.

2. ISRO chairman V Narayanan categorically denied any move to privatise the space agency.

3. The government plans to transfer all ISRO technologies to private companies immediately.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct: Goenka said ISRO would eventually not manufacture launch vehicles. Statement 2 is correct: Narayanan clarified there is no move to privatise ISRO. Statement 3 is incorrect: The article only mentions transfer of SSLV technology to HAL (a PSU), not all technologies to private companies immediately.

Question 14

According to the article, what was the estimated annual contribution of settlements in Area C and occupied East Jerusalem to Israel's economy between 2000 and 2020 (in constant 2015 dollars)?

Accepted Answer

$30 billion, The UNCTAD report cited in the article estimated that settlements contributed about $30 billion annually to Israel's economy between 2000 and 2020. The other options are plausible distractors, but $30 billion is the exact figure mentioned.

Question 15

What percentage of affected gram sabhas' consent was suggested by the Committee on Public Undertakings to be sufficient for a project?

Accepted Answer

70-75%, The article clearly states that the Committee on Public Undertakings suggested 'the acquiescence of 70%-75% of affected gram sabhas to suffice'. This is a key data point for prelims.

Question 16

When did Japanese fighter aircraft participate in the Veer Guardian exercise in India?

Accepted Answer

September 9-22, 2026, The article explicitly states that Japan's fighter aircraft are participating in the Veer Guardian exercise in India from September 9-22, 2026, for the first time.

Question 17

Which specific launch vehicle technology has ISRO transferred to HAL as part of the new space ecosystem model?

Accepted Answer

SSLV, The article explicitly states that ISRO developed the small rocket SSLV over the years and has now transferred the technology to HAL, a public-sector unit. Other options are different ISRO launch vehicles not mentioned in the context of technology transfer.

Question 18

According to the article, how many questions are included in the population enumeration phase of the 2027 Census?

Accepted Answer

40, The article explicitly states that ‘the questionnaire for the population enumeration phase of the 2027 Census comprises 40 questions’. The other numbers are distractors not mentioned in the article.

Question 19

Under which type of company is MC2 Plus registered, as per the Companies Act?

Accepted Answer

Section 8 Company, The article explicitly states that the consortium formed a 'Section 8 company, MC2 Plus'. Section 8 companies are non-profit entities formed for promoting commerce, science, research, etc. The other options are different forms of companies under the Companies Act, 2013.

Question 20

Which ministry or department is primarily responsible for implementing the Sustainable Electric Mobility Policy 2024-29 in Andhra Pradesh?

Accepted Answer

Transport Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, The policy was announced by Andhra Pradesh's Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy, indicating the Transport Department as the nodal agency. Central ministries are involved in national schemes like FAME, but this is a state-level policy.

Question 21

Which ministry is primarily responsible for launching the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) and Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, The article explicitly states that NCAP was launched in January 2019 by MoEFCC and that Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan is also an initiative of MoEFCC. SAFAR, by contrast, is administered by the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

Question 22

What is the primary objective of the UK ban on settlement goods as stated in the article?

Accepted Answer

To respond to Israel's settlement expansion in the E1 corridor and uphold the two-state solution, The article states that the decision is a response to Israel's approval of new construction projects in the E1 corridor, which would sever the territorial link between northern and southern West Bank, and that the UK government believes it is a clear attempt to bury the two-state solution. While other options may be related, the primary objective is to counter settlement expansion and preserve the two-state solution.

Question 23

What is the primary concern raised in the article regarding the proposed dilution of gram sabha consent?

Accepted Answer

It will accelerate infrastructure projects at the cost of tribal rights., The article argues that the dilution would enable project developers to bypass consent of directly affected villages, leading to displacement and dispossession. This threatens the constitutional rights of forest-dependent communities, especially in projects like Teesta-IV. The other options are not supported by the article.

Question 24

What is the primary objective of the new maritime framework announced during the India-Japan defence ministerial meeting?

Accepted Answer

To enhance information sharing and Maritime Domain Awareness, The article highlights that the new maritime framework emphasises information sharing and Maritime Domain Awareness to create a continuous strategic picture across the Indo-Pacific. While countering coercion is implied, the core objective is building interoperability and situational awareness.

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