Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The 9 February 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Environment, State Governance with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 9 February 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

The article cites a historical committee report that laid the foundation for asymmetric federalism in India. Who chaired this Joint Report on Excluded and Partially Excluded Areas?

Accepted Answer

Gopinath Bordoloi and A. V. Thakkar, The Constituent Assembly's Joint Report of the Excluded and Partially Excluded Areas (Other Than Assam) and the North-East Frontier (Assam) Tribal and Excluded Areas Sub-Committee was chaired by Gopinath Bordoloi and A. V. Thakkar. This report is a key historical document influencing the Fifth and Sixth Schedules and the concept of special provisions for distinct regions.

Question 6

The Orissa High Court judgment on compassionate appointment primarily interpreted which part of the Indian Constitution?

Accepted Answer

Fundamental Rights (Part III), The judgment was based on the Fundamental Rights enshrined in Part III of the Constitution, specifically Articles 14 (equality), 15 & 16 (prohibition of discrimination), and 21 (right to life and personal liberty).

Question 7

The Central Government's Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourers is implemented under the administrative control of which Ministry?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Labour and Employment, The rehabilitation scheme for bonded labourers falls under the purview of the Ministry of Labour and Employment. The Ministry of Home Affairs deals with law and order, while Social Justice and Empowerment focuses on welfare schemes for SC/STs, and Rural Development handles rural employment programs.

Question 8

The PM CARES Fund has been registered under which of the following acts?

Accepted Answer

The Registration Act, 1908, As per the government's affidavit in the Delhi High Court, the PM CARES Fund is registered as a Public Charitable Trust under the Registration Act, 1908. It is not created under the Constitution or any specific parliamentary law.

Question 9

Which department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued the notification defining 'Deep Tech Startups'?

Accepted Answer

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), The notification was issued by the DPIIT, which is responsible for formulating and implementing policies related to industry, internal trade, and startups in India.

Question 10

The negotiations for the Kuki-Zo peace deal in Manipur are being primarily handled by which Union Ministry?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Home Affairs, The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the nodal ministry for internal security, law and order, and negotiations with insurgent groups in states like Manipur and Nagaland. The article specifically mentions sources in the MHA discussing the deal.

Question 11

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is conducted under the authority of which constitutional body?

Accepted Answer

Election Commission of India, The Election Commission of India, established under Article 324, is responsible for conducting elections and revising electoral rolls nationwide, including Special Intensive Revisions (SIR). State Election Commissions handle local body elections, not parliamentary or assembly rolls.

Question 12

The news article cites a report projecting the growth of India's MRO service market. Which government body is associated with this report?

Accepted Answer

NITI Aayog, The article explicitly mentions 'According to a NITI Aayog report, the MRO service market is projected to grow...' NITI Aayog is the premier policy think tank of the Government of India, responsible for providing strategic inputs on long-term policy.

Question 13

Which High Court has a Circuit Bench in Port Blair with jurisdiction over the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands?

Accepted Answer

Calcutta High Court, The Andaman and Nicobar Islands fall under the jurisdiction of the Calcutta High Court. The High Court has a Circuit Bench in Port Blair to serve the Union Territory.

Question 14

The debt-GDP ratio targets for the Centre and State Governments are mandated under which legislation?

Accepted Answer

The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, 2003, The FRBM Act, amended in 2018, provides the legal framework for setting debt and fiscal deficit targets for the Central and State Governments in India.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding constitutional provisions for states:
1. Article 371A provides special provisions for the state of Nagaland.
2. Article 371F was inserted following the accession of Sikkim to India.
3. Article 371I deals comprehensively with environmental and land protection for Goa.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct: Article 371A grants special status to Nagaland, protecting its religious & social practices, customary law, and land resources. Statement 2 is correct: Article 371F contains special provisions for Sikkim following its accession. Statement 3 is incorrect: Article 371I, applicable to Goa, only specifies the minimum strength of its Legislative Assembly (40 members). It does not contain comprehensive environmental safeguards, which is the core demand in the article.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Orissa High Court judgment on compassionate appointment:
1. The court held that marriage cannot be a bar for daughters when it is not one for sons.
2. The judgment was based solely on the Odisha Civil Service Rules and did not refer to the Constitution.
3. The court imposed a daily penalty on the state for delay in implementation.

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the court's observation. Statement 2 is incorrect because the judgment extensively relied on constitutional provisions (Articles 14, 15, 16, 21). Statement 3 is correct as the court levied a Rs 500 per day penalty.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding bonded labour in India:
1. The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976, provides for punishment of up to three years imprisonment for offenders.
2. Over 90% of the bonded labourers rescued and rehabilitated belong to the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities.
3. The immediate cash assistance provided to each rescued bonded labourer under the central scheme is Rs. 50,000.

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct: The BLSA prescribes punishment up to three years. Statement 2 is correct: Data from the Ministry of Labour and NCRB indicates over 90% of victims are from SC/ST communities. Statement 3 is incorrect: The immediate cash assistance is Rs. 30,000, not Rs. 50,000.

Question 18

Goa attained full statehood in the Indian Union in which year?

Accepted Answer

1987, Goa was liberated from Portuguese rule in 1961 and became a Union Territory. The 1967 Opinion Poll rejected its merger with Maharashtra. It was finally granted statehood on 30th May 1987, under the prime ministership of Rajiv Gandhi. This is a crucial static GK fact often asked.

Question 19

What was the daily penalty amount imposed by the Orissa High Court on the state authorities for delay in granting compassionate appointment?

Accepted Answer

Rs 500 per day, The Orissa High Court directed that a delay beyond eight weeks would attract an additional levy of Rs 500 per day, payable to the petitioner and recoverable from the erring officials.

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