Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 10 September 2026MCQs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams
Practice the Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 10 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 Polity, Governance, State Governance and Economy.
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Test your knowledge with 15 MCQs from today's current affairs. Each question includes an explanation for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exam preparation.
All Questions in Today's Current Affairs Quiz
Q1Which ministry proposed the new Chapter K under Article 371 for Ladakh?
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Which ministry proposed the new Chapter K under Article 371 for Ladakh?
Answer: Ministry of Home Affairs
The article states that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) proposed the new constitutional provision. The MHA is the nodal ministry for internal security and Union Territories, including Ladakh.
Polity · Governance · State Governance · easy
Q2Which organization provides data on India's crude oil imports mentioned in the news article?
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Which organization provides data on India's crude oil imports mentioned in the news article?
Answer: Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC)
The article specifically cites data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) regarding India's crude oil import volumes and values. PPAC is the statistical and analytical arm of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Economy · International Relations · Security · easy
Q3Which ministry is the nodal agency for implementing the Forest Rights Act 2006?
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Which ministry is the nodal agency for implementing the Forest Rights Act 2006?
Answer: Ministry of Tribal Affairs
The article states that MoTA was made the nodal agency for FRA by amending the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules 1961, and it is responsible for implementing the Act, including issuing directions on all matters within its purview.
Polity · Environment · Governance · easy
Q4Which ministry is responsible for the compilation of India's national accounts and GDP series?
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Which ministry is responsible for the compilation of India's national accounts and GDP series?
Answer: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is the nodal ministry for compiling national accounts, including GDP estimates. The Ministry of Finance handles fiscal policy, while the Ministry of Commerce deals with trade. NITI Aayog is a policy think tank.
Economy · Governance · easy
Q5Which financial institution, established by BRICS, provides loans without political conditionalities for sustainable infrastructure projects?
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Which financial institution, established by BRICS, provides loans without political conditionalities for sustainable infrastructure projects?
Answer: New Development Bank (NDB)
The article explicitly states that the NDB provides loans without political conditionalities, unlike the IMF and World Bank. AIIB is led by China but not BRICS-specific; ADB and World Bank are traditional Western-led institutions.
International Relations · Economy · Governance · easy
Q6Which ministry in India is primarily responsible for coordinating the country's participation in BRICS summits?
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Which ministry in India is primarily responsible for coordinating the country's participation in BRICS summits?
Answer: Ministry of External Affairs
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) handles India's diplomatic engagements, including multilateral platforms like BRICS. While commercial aspects involve the Ministry of Commerce, overall coordination lies with MEA.
International Relations · Economy · Security · easy
Q7Which ministry is primarily involved in the negotiations with Ladakh representatives regarding the new governance model?
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Which ministry is primarily involved in the negotiations with Ladakh representatives regarding the new governance model?
Answer: Ministry of Home Affairs
The article mentions that the meeting was between representatives from Ladakh and officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The MHA handles Union Territory administration and internal security, making it the nodal ministry for this negotiation.
Polity · Governance · State Governance · easy
Q8Which international body is the forum where the Loss and Damage Fund was established and is governed?
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Which international body is the forum where the Loss and Damage Fund was established and is governed?
Answer: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
The Loss and Damage Fund was established by the Conference of the Parties (COP) under the UNFCCC. COP27 (2022) agreed to create it, and COP28 (2023) officially launched it. The World Bank may host the fund but the governing body is the UNFCCC.
Environment · International Relations · Geography · easy
Q9Which department is primarily responsible for disaster management in Bihar, as mentioned in the article?
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Which department is primarily responsible for disaster management in Bihar, as mentioned in the article?
Answer: Bihar Disaster Management Department
The article quotes the Principal Secretary of the Bihar Disaster Management Department, Santosh Kumar Mall, indicating that this department is the nodal agency for disaster response in the state. The Water Resources Department (WRD) handles barrages and river management, but the overall disaster coordination is with the Disaster Management Department.
Geography · Environment · State Governance · easy
Q10Which ranking framework, as mentioned in the article, gives 30% weightage to Research and Professional Practice?
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Which ranking framework, as mentioned in the article, gives 30% weightage to Research and Professional Practice?
Answer: National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)
The article explicitly states that NIRF rewards 30% weightage to Research and Professional Practice, including publications and patents. The other options are names of rankings or sources mentioned in the article, but they are not identified with this 30% weightage.
Governance · Science Tech · Ethics · easy
Q11Consider the following statements:
1. The proposed Chapter K under Article 371 would enable Ladakh to have an elected UT-level body with legislative powers.
2. Article 371 currently has chapters from A to K, applicable to 13 states.
3. Ladakh was turned into a Union Territory without a legislative assembly in 2019 after the abrogation of Article 370.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements:
1. The proposed Chapter K under Article 371 would enable Ladakh to have an elected UT-level body with legislative powers.
2. Article 371 currently has chapters from A to K, applicable to 13 states.
3. Ladakh was turned into a Union Territory without a legislative assembly in 2019 after the abrogation of Article 370.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct as per the article: the proposed body would be elected and have legislative powers over subjects like land, culture, forest, etc. Statement 2 is incorrect: Article 371 currently has chapters from A to J (not A to K), and applies to 12 states, not 13. Statement 3 is correct: Ladakh became a UT without a legislature in 2019 following the abrogation of Article 370.
Polity · Governance · State Governance · hard
Q12Consider the following statements:
1. The Strait of Hormuz accounts for about 20% of global oil and LNG flows.
2. India meets over 88% of its crude oil requirement through imports.
3. Every $1 per barrel increase in oil price adds approximately $1 billion to India's annual import bill.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements:
1. The Strait of Hormuz accounts for about 20% of global oil and LNG flows.
2. India meets over 88% of its crude oil requirement through imports.
3. Every $1 per barrel increase in oil price adds approximately $1 billion to India's annual import bill.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Statement 1 is correct: The Strait of Hormuz accounted for a fifth (20%) of global oil and LNG flows before the war. Statement 2 is correct: India depends on imports to meet over 88% of its crude oil requirement. Statement 3 is incorrect: The article states every $1/barrel increase bumps up India's oil import bill by up to $2 billion on an annualised basis, not $1 billion.
Economy · International Relations · Security · hard
Q13Consider the following statements:
1. The Committee on Public Undertakings (2026-27) proposed that consent from 70-75% of affected gram sabhas should be sufficient for large hydropower projects.
2. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs supported the Committee's proposal to ease forest clearance for hydropower projects.
3. The Supreme Court in the Niyamgiri case (2013) held that gram sabha consent is mandatory for all projects under the Forest Rights Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements:
1. The Committee on Public Undertakings (2026-27) proposed that consent from 70-75% of affected gram sabhas should be sufficient for large hydropower projects.
2. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs supported the Committee's proposal to ease forest clearance for hydropower projects.
3. The Supreme Court in the Niyamgiri case (2013) held that gram sabha consent is mandatory for all projects under the Forest Rights Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct: the Committee proposed 70-75% consent. Statement 2 is incorrect: MoTA opposed the proposal by stating the FRA has no provision for gram sabha consent. Statement 3 is correct: the SC in Niyamgiri reaffirmed mandatory gram sabha consent.
Polity · Environment · Governance · hard
Q14According to the article, how many people were killed in the violence that broke out on September 24, 2025, in Leh city?
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According to the article, how many people were killed in the violence that broke out on September 24, 2025, in Leh city?
Answer: 4 people
The article explicitly states that 'four people were killed in police firing' during the protests on September 24, 2025, in Leh city. The protest was demanding constitutional safeguards for the region.
Polity · Governance · State Governance · easy
Q15According to the news article, what was the average Brent crude price in August 2026?
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According to the news article, what was the average Brent crude price in August 2026?
Answer: $91 per barrel
The article mentions that Brent crude spot prices averaged at about $85 per barrel in June, around $83 in July, and almost $91 in August 2026. The $100 threshold was breached on September 10, 2026.
Economy · International Relations · Security · medium
Topics Covered
- Polity
- Governance
- State Governance
- Economy
- International Relations
- Security
- Environment
- Geography
- Science Tech
- Ethics
Relevant for UPSC Prelims, MPSC, SSC CGL, Banking , Teaching and State PSC exams.
Articles Covered
- MHA Proposes Chapter K Under Article 371: Elected Body for Ladakh UT
- Brent Crude Breaches $100/Barrel: West Asia Conflict Triggers 25% Surge, India's Import Bill at Risk
- MoTA States Forest Rights Act 2006 Has No Provision for Gram Sabha Consent for Forest Clearance
- MoSPI: Better Informal Sector Data via ASUSE & PLFS Drives Downward Revision in Nominal GDP
- BRICS as a Reformist Non-Western Bloc: Key Data on NDB, Intra-BRICS Trade & De-dollarisation for India's Global South Strategy
- BRICS 2026: President Xi Jinping Confirms India Visit After 7-Year Hiatus; Trade Normalisation Key Agenda
- Centre Proposes Sui Generis Model for Ladakh Under Article 371(K), Needs 2/3 Parliament Majority
- Loss and Damage Fund: $822M Pledged, US Pulls Out; Nepal Seeks Climate Compensation After Floods
- Bihar Floods: Ganga Breaches Previous HFLs Despite 27% Rain Deficit; Farakka Barrage & Backwater Effect Key Causes
- India Ranks 3rd in Research Volume, 19th in h-index; NIRF's 30% Weightage Under Scrutiny
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