Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 19 September 2026MCQs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams
Practice the Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 19 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 International Relations.
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Q1Under which central Act do state governments derive the power to make rules regulating the possession and sale of poisons like methanol?
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Under which central Act do state governments derive the power to make rules regulating the possession and sale of poisons like methanol?
Answer: Poisons Act, 1919
The Poisons Act, 1919 is a central legislation that empowers state governments to make rules for the possession, sale, and transport of poisons. The Maharashtra Poisons Rules, 1972 were framed under this Act. The other options are not directly related to poison regulation.
Polity · Governance · State Governance · easy
Q2Which Indian ministry issued a statement clarifying that India will take all necessary measures to protect its trade and economic interests regarding the US tariff law on Russian oil?
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Which Indian ministry issued a statement clarifying that India will take all necessary measures to protect its trade and economic interests regarding the US tariff law on Russian oil?
Answer: Ministry of External Affairs
The article quotes a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday (Sept 18, 2026) regarding the legislation. The MEA said the issue was discussed at high levels and India will protect its interests. Other ministries are involved, but the MEA leads diplomatic communications.
International Relations · Economy · Security · easy
Q3The proposed Article 371(K) for Ladakh, as mentioned in the news, falls under which part of the Indian Constitution?
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The proposed Article 371(K) for Ladakh, as mentioned in the news, falls under which part of the Indian Constitution?
Answer: Part XXI (Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions)
Article 371 and its subsequent sub-clauses (371A to 371J) are located in Part XXI of the Indian Constitution, which deals with temporary, transitional, and special provisions for certain states. The news proposes adding a new article (371K) to this part, highlighting its constitutional nature.
Polity · Governance · Environment · Geography · medium
Q4Which international treaty, as mentioned in the news, is the primary legal instrument defining 'grave breaches' that constitute war crimes?
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Which international treaty, as mentioned in the news, is the primary legal instrument defining 'grave breaches' that constitute war crimes?
Answer: The Geneva Conventions of 1949
The article directly states that the UN mission examined whether actions violated IHL pursuant to the 1949 Geneva Conventions, which define 'grave breaches' like wilful killing and torture as war crimes.
International Relations · Security · easy
Q5Which international financial institution exited Project mBridge in October 2024?
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Which international financial institution exited Project mBridge in October 2024?
Answer: Bank for International Settlements (BIS)
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), an international financial institution owned by central banks, exited Project mBridge on October 31, 2024, after hand-holding it since 2019. This is a key static fact from the article.
International Relations · Economy · Banking Regulation · easy
Q6Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in India?
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Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in India?
Answer: Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education (formerly MHRD) is the nodal ministry for implementing NEP 2020. NITI Aayog advises but does not execute policy. The article discusses state-level implementation under this ministry's framework.
Education · Governance · State Governance · easy
Q7Which of the following is a military alliance based on the principle of collective defense (Article 5)?
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Which of the following is a military alliance based on the principle of collective defense (Article 5)?
Answer: North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
NATO is a military alliance of 31 countries founded on the principle of collective defense under Article 5, meaning an attack on one member is considered an attack on all. The EU is a political-economic union, the UN is an international organization for peace and cooperation, and the WTO deals with global trade rules.
International Relations · Security · easy
Q8Which existing treaty provided the United States with rights to use military bases in Greenland before the new deal?
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Which existing treaty provided the United States with rights to use military bases in Greenland before the new deal?
Answer: 1951 US-Denmark defense agreement
The article mentions that the US already had 'wide rights to fly over and use bases in Greenland, thanks to a treaty signed back in 1951.' The other options are not directly related to US basing rights in Greenland.
International Relations · Security · Geography · easy
Q9Which agreement already gave the United States extensive military access to Greenland before the new security deal?
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Which agreement already gave the United States extensive military access to Greenland before the new security deal?
Answer: 1951 US-Denmark Defence Agreement
The article states that the 1951 defence agreement gave the US broad military access including free movement by land, sea, and air, and the right to establish defence areas. The 2004 agreement updated it, but the foundational agreement is 1951.
International Relations · Security · easy
Q10Which provision of the UN Charter is invoked by the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement to justify collective self-defence?
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Which provision of the UN Charter is invoked by the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement to justify collective self-defence?
Answer: Article 51
The Mecca Pact is grounded in Article 51 of the UN Charter, which recognises the inherent right of individual and collective self-defence. Article 5 belongs to NATO, not the UN Charter.
International Relations · Security · easy
Q11Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court judgment on Maharashtra's methanol rules:
1. The court struck down Rules 18A and 18B of the Maharashtra Poisons Rules, 1972 as unconstitutional.
2. The court held that the mandatory addition of colourant and bitterant had a reasonable and proximate nexus with preventing hooch tragedies.
3. The court applied the proportionality test from the K.S. Puttaswamy case (2017).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court judgment on Maharashtra's methanol rules:
1. The court struck down Rules 18A and 18B of the Maharashtra Poisons Rules, 1972 as unconstitutional.
2. The court held that the mandatory addition of colourant and bitterant had a reasonable and proximate nexus with preventing hooch tragedies.
3. The court applied the proportionality test from the K.S. Puttaswamy case (2017).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct: the Supreme Court struck down Rules 18A and 18B. Statement 2 is incorrect: the court specifically held that the requirement did NOT have a reasonable and proximate nexus with preventing misuse. Statement 3 is correct: the court applied the proportionality framework from K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017). Hence option C is correct.
Polity · Governance · State Governance · hard
Q12Consider the following statements regarding the 'Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026':
1. The law imposes a blanket 500% tariff on countries buying Russian energy, as originally proposed.
2. The law gives the US President authority to waive the application of its provisions.
3. India imports over 88% of its crude oil needs and Russia accounts for nearly half of these imports.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the 'Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026':
1. The law imposes a blanket 500% tariff on countries buying Russian energy, as originally proposed.
2. The law gives the US President authority to waive the application of its provisions.
3. India imports over 88% of its crude oil needs and Russia accounts for nearly half of these imports.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 2 and 3
Statement 1 is incorrect: the final law allows tariffs up to 100% (not 500%) on the top five buyers. The original draft had a 500% proposal, but the enacted law reduced it. Statement 2 is correct: the bill gives the President powers to waive provisions. Statement 3 is correct: the article states India depends on imports for over 88% of crude and Russia supplies nearly half.
International Relations · Economy · Security · hard
Q13Consider the following statements regarding the news on Ladakh:
1. The Centre has proposed a new constitutional provision, Article 371(K), for Ladakh.
2. The 1846 Treaty of Amritsar was signed between Maharaja Ranjit Singh and the British East India Company.
3. The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 allocated the waters of the eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the news on Ladakh:
1. The Centre has proposed a new constitutional provision, Article 371(K), for Ladakh.
2. The 1846 Treaty of Amritsar was signed between Maharaja Ranjit Singh and the British East India Company.
3. The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 allocated the waters of the eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct as the article explicitly mentions the Centre's proposal for Article 371(K). Statement 2 is incorrect because the Treaty of Amritsar (1846) was signed between the British East India Company and Raja Gulab Singh Dogra, not Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Statement 3 is correct as the article states the eastern rivers were allocated to India under the 1960 treaty. Hence, option C is correct.
Polity · Governance · Environment · Geography · hard
Q14How many people died in the 1991 Mumbai hooch tragedy that led to the stricter methanol regulations in Maharashtra?
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How many people died in the 1991 Mumbai hooch tragedy that led to the stricter methanol regulations in Maharashtra?
Answer: 93
The article explicitly states that around 93 people died in the 1991 Mumbai hooch tragedy after consuming spurious liquor containing methanol. This incident led to the constitution of the Parthasarthy Committee and subsequent amendments to the Maharashtra Poisons Rules.
Polity · Governance · State Governance · medium
Q15According to the article, what was India's Russian oil import volume in August 2026 (in million barrels per day)?
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According to the article, what was India's Russian oil import volume in August 2026 (in million barrels per day)?
Answer: 2.08 million bpd
The article cites vessel tracking data from Kpler: India imported 2.08 million barrels per day of Russian oil in August, accounting for 45% of total imports. The other options are distractors: 1.0 million bpd was the February 2026 level after US pressure, 1.5 million bpd is not mentioned, and 2.5 million bpd is close but incorrect.
International Relations · Economy · Security · medium
Topics Covered
- Polity
- Governance
- State Governance
- International Relations
- Economy
- Security
- Environment
- Geography
- Banking Regulation
- Education
Relevant for UPSC Prelims, MPSC, SSC CGL, Banking , Teaching and State PSC exams.
Articles Covered
- Supreme Court Strikes Down Maharashtra’s Methanol Denaturing Rules as Unconstitutional: Violates Articles 14 & 19(1)(g)
- Trump Signs Law for 100% Tariff on Russian Oil: India's 45% Import Share at Risk
- Centre Proposes Article 371(K) for Ladakh, Land & Ecology Central to Autonomy Debate
- UN Mission: US Committed War Crimes in Iran Under Geneva Conventions
- BRICS Push for De-dollarization: mBridge, CIPS, SPFS Emerge as SWIFT Alternatives
- Northeast Seeks Hill-Specific NEP 2020 Norms Amid Nagaland's 80% Schools, 33% Enrolment Gap
- Carpathian Eight Summit in Ukraine: Russia Hybrid Threats, Putin Warning on Ship Seizures
- US-Denmark-Greenland Deal: US Gets Permanent Military Rights, Rivals Excluded from Greenland
- US, Denmark Sign Greenland Security Deal: US Gets Permanent Control, Sovereignty Reaffirmed
- Mecca Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA): 3-Nation Pact Lacks Ratification as Houthis Attack Saudi Arabia
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