Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 12 September 2026MCQs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams
Practice the Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 12 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 International Relations, Economy, Security and Geography.
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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 of the following countries is NOT a member of BRICS as of 2026?
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Which of the following countries is NOT a member of BRICS as of 2026?
Answer: Turkey
As per the article, BRICS has 11 members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Indonesia (joined Jan 2025). Turkey is not a member.
International Relations · Economy · Security · Geography · easy
Q2Which ministry is primarily responsible for the Border Security Force (BSF) mentioned in the article on drone smuggling in Punjab?
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Which ministry is primarily responsible for the Border Security Force (BSF) mentioned in the article on drone smuggling in Punjab?
Answer: Ministry of Home Affairs
The Border Security Force (BSF) is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), not the Ministry of Defence. BSF guards India's international borders during peacetime.
Security · Science Tech · Social Issues · easy
Q3Which of the following countries is NOT an original member of the BRICS grouping?
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Which of the following countries is NOT an original member of the BRICS grouping?
Answer: South Africa
South Africa joined BRICS later in 2010, making it a later entrant. The original 'BRIC' grouping (2001) consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. The article mentions South Africa as a 'later entrant' to the grouping.
International Relations · Security · Polity · easy
Q4Which Indian ministry is primarily responsible for the implementation and negotiation of the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty (Farakka Treaty) with Bangladesh?
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Which Indian ministry is primarily responsible for the implementation and negotiation of the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty (Farakka Treaty) with Bangladesh?
Answer: Ministry of Jal Shakti
The Ministry of Jal Shakti is the nodal ministry for water resources management and inter-state/inter-country water disputes in India. It handles the technical and policy aspects of the Farakka Treaty, though the Ministry of External Affairs handles diplomatic negotiations.
International Relations · Environment · State Governance · medium
Q5Which ministry/department is primarily responsible for India's engagement with the BRICS grouping?
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Which ministry/department is primarily responsible for India's engagement with the BRICS grouping?
Answer: Ministry of External Affairs
As per the article, India's BRICS summit preparation was led by the Ministry of External Affairs, which handles foreign policy and multilateral engagements. The ministry coordinates summits, meetings, and diplomatic outreach for groupings like BRICS.
International Relations · Economy · easy
Q6Which of the following straits connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and is a critical chokepoint for global oil trade?
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Which of the following straits connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and is a critical chokepoint for global oil trade?
Answer: Bab el-Mandeb Strait
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. It is one of the world's busiest shipping corridors and a strategic chokepoint for oil and trade. The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.
International Relations · Security · Economy · easy
Q7Which ministry is primarily responsible for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)?
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Which ministry is primarily responsible for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)?
Answer: Ministry of Earth Sciences
The article states that 'Sagar Manthan' is being built for NCPOR under the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). NCPOR functions under MoES, which also administers the Deep Ocean Mission and other ocean-related programs.
Science Tech · Geography · Environment · International Relations · easy
Q8Which of the following is an artificial structure built on the Ganga River to divert water for port maintenance, and is mentioned in the context of Bihar's flood management challenges?
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Which of the following is an artificial structure built on the Ganga River to divert water for port maintenance, and is mentioned in the context of Bihar's flood management challenges?
Answer: Farakka Barrage
The Farakka Barrage, commissioned in 1975 on the Ganga in West Bengal, was built to divert water to the Hooghly River to flush silt from the Kolkata port. The article mentions Bihar's contention that this barrage has altered the Ganga's flow regime and exacerbated silt accumulation and flood risks in the state.
Geography · Environment · Governance · easy
Q9Which institution developed the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) mentioned in the article?
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Which institution developed the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) mentioned in the article?
Answer: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
UPI was developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), an umbrella organisation for operating retail payment and settlement systems. While RBI regulates payment systems, NPCI is the developer and operator of UPI.
Economy · International Relations · Banking Regulation · easy
Q10Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing road safety measures and the Motor Vehicles Act in India?
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Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing road safety measures and the Motor Vehicles Act in India?
Answer: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is the nodal ministry for road safety, motor vehicle regulation, and implementation of the Motor Vehicles Act. The Supreme Court in this news directed this ministry to consider the petition.
Social Issues · Governance · Polity · easy
Q11Consider the following statements regarding the India-EU Free Trade Agreement:
1. The European Commission has forwarded the FTA proposal to the European Council for approval.
2. The deal will eliminate tariffs on 96% of Indian goods exports to the EU.
3. The agreement requires consent from the European Parliament before it enters into force.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the India-EU Free Trade Agreement:
1. The European Commission has forwarded the FTA proposal to the European Council for approval.
2. The deal will eliminate tariffs on 96% of Indian goods exports to the EU.
3. The agreement requires consent from the European Parliament before it enters into force.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: 1 and 3 only
Statement 1 is correct: Commission forwarded proposal to Council. Statement 2 is incorrect: the deal eliminates tariffs on 96% of EU goods exports to India, not Indian goods. Statement 3 is correct: Parliament consent is required. Hence option B.
International Relations · Economy · Security · Geography · hard
Q12Consider the following statements regarding drone incursions in Punjab:
1. Since 2024, over 1,200 Pakistani drones have been intercepted by Indian security agencies.
2. The drones initially used simple radio-frequency control but now employ satellite communication and anti-jamming features.
3. The 'Baaz Akh' anti-drone system was launched by the central government in 2025.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding drone incursions in Punjab:
1. Since 2024, over 1,200 Pakistani drones have been intercepted by Indian security agencies.
2. The drones initially used simple radio-frequency control but now employ satellite communication and anti-jamming features.
3. The 'Baaz Akh' anti-drone system was launched by the central government in 2025.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Statements 1 and 2 are correct as per the article: over 1,200 interceptions since 2024, and drone tech evolved from radio to satellite/anti-jamming. Statement 3 is incorrect: 'Baaz Akh' was launched by the Punjab state government (Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann), not the central government.
Security · Science Tech · Social Issues · hard
Q13Consider the following statements regarding the India-China border standoff:
1. The 2020 clashes in eastern Ladakh resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian defence personnel.
2. The Doklam standoff occurred in 2017, before the 2020 Galwan clashes.
3. The Line of Actual Control (LAC) is a legally demarcated international boundary between India and China.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the India-China border standoff:
1. The 2020 clashes in eastern Ladakh resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian defence personnel.
2. The Doklam standoff occurred in 2017, before the 2020 Galwan clashes.
3. The Line of Actual Control (LAC) is a legally demarcated international boundary between India and China.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Statement 1 is correct: the article states 20 Indian personnel were killed in the June 2020 clashes. Statement 2 is correct: the Doklam standoff was in 2017, before the 2020 clashes. Statement 3 is incorrect: the LAC is a de facto border, not a legally demarcated boundary.
International Relations · Security · Polity · hard
Q14According to the article, what percentage of global trade normally passes through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait?
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According to the article, what percentage of global trade normally passes through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait?
Answer: 12%
The article states that 'Around 12% of global trade usually passes through it.' 5% refers to oil and petroleum products. 20% is the approximate share of global oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
International Relations · Economy · Security · Geography · medium
Q15According to the article, what was the total number of Pakistani drones intercepted by the BSF and allied agencies in the year 2024 in Punjab?
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According to the article, what was the total number of Pakistani drones intercepted by the BSF and allied agencies in the year 2024 in Punjab?
Answer: 294
The article explicitly states: 'Nearly 294 Pakistani drones were intercepted by the BSF and other allied agencies in Punjab in 2024'. 287 was the figure for 2025; 1,200 is the cumulative since 2024; 300 is an approximate monthly figure.
Security · Science Tech · Social Issues · medium
Topics Covered
- International Relations
- Economy
- Security
- Geography
- Science Tech
- Social Issues
- Polity
- Environment
- State Governance
- Governance
- Banking Regulation
Relevant for UPSC Prelims, MPSC, SSC CGL, Banking , Teaching and State PSC exams.
Articles Covered
- 18th BRICS Summit, India-EU FTA, Houthi Seize Perim Island: UPSC Must-Know Topics
- 1,200+ Pakistani Drone Incursions in Punjab Since 2024: BSF Deploys 'Baaz Akh' Anti-Drone System
- BRICS Summit: Xi Jinping Visit Highlights India-China Border Standoff Impact on Grouping
- Farakka Treaty (1996) Nears Dec 2026 Expiry: JD-U Launches Campaign Against Barrage, Demands Dismantling
- 18th BRICS Summit 2026: India Hosts, Focuses on Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, Sustainability
- Saudi Arabia Shuts East-West Pipeline After Drone Attack; Oil Surges Past $100/Barrel
- GRSE Launches Indigenous ORV 'Sagar Manthan' for NCPOR under ₹4,077 Cr Deep Ocean Mission
- Bihar Floods Highlight Basin-Wide Cooperation Need as Ganga, Kosi Rise Above Danger Levels
- BRICS Pushes for Local Currency Trade, Cross-Border Payment Linkage via UPI
- India: 11% of Global Road Deaths with 1% Vehicles – SC Directs Road Transport Ministry on Safety Measures
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