Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 13 August 2026MCQs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams
Practice the Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 13 August 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, Economy, Governance and Environment.
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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 constitutional article deals with the powers and privileges of state legislatures?
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Which constitutional article deals with the powers and privileges of state legislatures?
Answer: Article 194
Article 194 specifically grants powers, privileges, and immunities to state legislatures and their members. Article 105 is the corresponding provision for Parliament. Article 19(1)(a) deals with free speech, and Article 21 with right to life.
Polity · easy
Q2Which ministry is primarily responsible for the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957?
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Which ministry is primarily responsible for the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957?
Answer: Ministry of Mines
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 is under the purview of the Ministry of Mines, Government of India. This ministry handles all matters related to mining, mineral development, and the metallurgical industries.
Polity · Economy · Governance · easy
Q3Which ministry is primarily responsible for the achievement of India's renewable energy capacity targets?
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Which ministry is primarily responsible for the achievement of India's renewable energy capacity targets?
Answer: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is the nodal ministry for all matters related to renewable energy in India, including setting targets and monitoring capacity additions.
Environment · Economy · Science Tech · easy
Q4Which ministry is primarily responsible for conducting NEET-UG examinations?
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Which ministry is primarily responsible for conducting NEET-UG examinations?
Answer: Ministry of Education
NEET-UG is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) under the administrative control of the Ministry of Education. The article mentions the Union Education Minister's resignation following the NEET-UG 2026 leak, confirming this linkage.
Governance · Social Issues · Education · easy
Q5Which British official chaired the Boundary Commissions responsible for drawing the India-Pakistan border in 1947?
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Which British official chaired the Boundary Commissions responsible for drawing the India-Pakistan border in 1947?
Answer: Sir Cyril Radcliffe
Sir Cyril Radcliffe, a British barrister, was appointed to chair both the Punjab and Bengal Boundary Commissions. Lord Mountbatten was the Viceroy who oversaw the process but did not chair the commissions. Nehru and Jinnah were nationalist leaders, not commissioners.
History · Polity · International Relations · easy
Q6Which space agency extended the formal invitation to ISRO to join the Moon Base programme?
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Which space agency extended the formal invitation to ISRO to join the Moon Base programme?
Answer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
The article clearly states that NASA, through the 9th India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group, offered a formal invitation to ISRO. ESA, Roscosmos, and CNSA are other major space agencies but not involved in this invitation.
Science Tech · International Relations · easy
Q7Which ministry/department is primarily responsible for implementing the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010?
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Which ministry/department is primarily responsible for implementing the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010?
Answer: Ministry of Home Affairs
FCRA is administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). This ministry issues registration certificates, monitors foreign fund usage, and takes enforcement actions.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · easy
Q8Which of the following countries is NOT a signatory to the 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement' mentioned in the article?
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Which of the following countries is NOT a signatory to the 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement' mentioned in the article?
Answer: Iran
The article clearly states that the signatories to the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement are Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. Iran is mentioned as a target of the alliance, not a member. This question tests basic recall of the key participants in the newly formed pact.
International Relations · Security · easy
Q9Which institution is primarily responsible for developing and publishing school textbooks aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020?
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Which institution is primarily responsible for developing and publishing school textbooks aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020?
Answer: National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
The NCERT is the autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Education responsible for developing and publishing school textbooks and curricula. CBSE aligns its examination patterns with NCERT curricula, but the textbook development itself is NCERT's mandate.
Governance · Social Issues · Education · easy
Q10Which central bank regulates the Uniform Payments Interface (UPI) system in India?
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Which central bank regulates the Uniform Payments Interface (UPI) system in India?
Answer: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
The RBI is India's central bank and the ultimate regulator of the payment systems, including UPI. While NPCI oversees the day-to-day operations of UPI, the RBI provides the overarching regulatory framework. This is a standard static GK fact linked to the article's mention of RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra.
Economy · Banking Regulation · International Relations · easy
Q11Consider the following statements:
1. The case originated from a 2003 editorial in The Hindu criticizing then Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa.
2. The Supreme Court has already delivered a final judgment on this matter in 2004.
3. The seven-judge bench will commence hearing on October 6, 2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements:
1. The case originated from a 2003 editorial in The Hindu criticizing then Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa.
2. The Supreme Court has already delivered a final judgment on this matter in 2004.
3. The seven-judge bench will commence hearing on October 6, 2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct as the editorial was published in April 2003. Statement 2 is incorrect because the case was referred to a five-judge bench in 2004, not finally decided. Statement 3 is correct as per the article: the seven-judge bench will start hearing on October 6, 2026.
Polity · hard
Q12Consider the following statements regarding the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026:
1. The Bill was passed by both Houses of Parliament in the Monsoon Session of 2026.
2. The Bill expands the powers of state governments to levy taxes on mineral rights.
3. The Bill will become law only after receiving the President's assent.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026:
1. The Bill was passed by both Houses of Parliament in the Monsoon Session of 2026.
2. The Bill expands the powers of state governments to levy taxes on mineral rights.
3. The Bill will become law only after receiving the President's assent.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct: The Bill was passed by Lok Sabha on August 12 and Rajya Sabha on August 13, 2026 during the Monsoon Session. Statement 2 is incorrect: The Bill actually restricts states' powers to levy taxes on mineral rights. Statement 3 is correct: After parliamentary approval, the Bill requires the President's assent to become law.
Polity · Economy · Governance · hard
Q13Consider the following statements:
1. India's non-fossil fuel installed electricity generation capacity crossed 300 GW as of July 31, 2026.
2. India's revised NDC for 2035 targets at least 50% of electricity installed capacity from non-fossil fuel sources.
3. India has committed to creating a carbon sink of 3.5 to 4 billion tonnes of CO2-equivalent larger than 2005 levels.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements:
1. India's non-fossil fuel installed electricity generation capacity crossed 300 GW as of July 31, 2026.
2. India's revised NDC for 2035 targets at least 50% of electricity installed capacity from non-fossil fuel sources.
3. India has committed to creating a carbon sink of 3.5 to 4 billion tonnes of CO2-equivalent larger than 2005 levels.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct: India achieved 300.50 GW non-fossil capacity as of July 31, 2026. Statement 2 is incorrect: the 2035 target is 60%, not 50%. Statement 3 is correct: the carbon sink target is 3.5 to 4 billion tonnes CO2-equivalent.
Environment · Economy · Science Tech · hard
Q14On which date will the seven-judge Supreme Court bench commence hearing the case on legislative privilege vs free speech?
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On which date will the seven-judge Supreme Court bench commence hearing the case on legislative privilege vs free speech?
Answer: October 6, 2026
The article explicitly states that the seven-judge bench would commence hearing from October 6. August 13 is the publication date of the article. December 8, 2003 is when the case was referred to a five-judge bench. October 12, 2023 is when the Union government was impleaded.
Polity · medium
Q15On which date did the Rajya Sabha pass the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026?
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On which date did the Rajya Sabha pass the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026?
Answer: August 13, 2026
The Rajya Sabha passed the Bill on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The Lok Sabha had passed it a day earlier on August 12, 2026.
Polity · Economy · Governance · medium
Topics Covered
- Polity
- Economy
- Governance
- Environment
- Science Tech
- Social Issues
- Education
- History
- International Relations
- Security
- Banking Regulation
Relevant for UPSC Prelims, MPSC, SSC CGL, Banking , Teaching and State PSC exams.
Articles Covered
- SC 7-Judge Bench to Settle Legislative Privilege vs Free Speech Tussle Under Articles 194, 19(1)(a)
- Parliament Passes Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 Restricting States' Tax on Mineral Rights
- India Crosses 300 GW Non-Fossil Fuel Capacity, Targets 60% by 2035 Under Revised NDC
- NEET-UG 2026 Leak Forces Minister Resignation; Jharkhand Recruitment Irregularities Span 7 Years, Demand CBI Probe
- Radcliffe Line: How a British Barrister Drew India-Pakistan Border in 6 Weeks
- NASA Invites ISRO to Join Moon Base Programme Under Artemis Accords; Lunar South Pole Outpost Planned
- FCRA Amendment Bill 2026: Automatic Asset Seizure on Lapse of Registration Referred to JPC
- Mecca Joint Defence Pact: Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan Sign Mutual Defence Agreement Shifting Away from US Security Umbrella
- Parliamentary Panel Flags NCERT Textbook Delays, Application-Based Exams Widening Curriculum Gap for Classes 9-12
- UPI Should Remain Free Public Good: ₹2,000 Cr Subsidy, ₹1,500 Cr Saved on Currency
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