Question 1

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

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The 9 April 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Social Issues, Economy with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 9 April 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

Which constitutional articles are specifically mentioned in the article as needing amendment for the proposed increase in Lok Sabha and Assembly seats?

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Article 81 and Article 170, The article explicitly states that for the Lok Sabha, changes will have to be made to Article 81 and for the Assemblies to Article 170. These articles govern the composition of the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies respectively.

Question 6

Which landmark Supreme Court judgment recognized transgender persons as a 'third gender' and affirmed self-determination of gender identity as part of personal liberty under Article 21?

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NALSA Judgment (2014), The article explicitly mentions the 2014 NALSA judgment by the Supreme Court, which recognized transgender persons as a 'third gender' and ruled that self-determination of gender identity is an integral part of personal autonomy under Article 21. The Puttaswamy judgment (2017) dealt with the right to privacy.

Question 7

Which Ministry is primarily associated with monitoring the release and utilisation of Finance Commission grants to Rural Local Bodies?

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Ministry of Panchayati Raj, As per the article, the data on the release of Finance Commission grants to Rural Local Bodies is available with the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. This ministry is the nodal agency for matters related to Panchayati Raj Institutions in India.

Question 8

Under which Article of the Constitution does the State have the power to regulate secular activities associated with religious practice, as discussed in the Supreme Court hearing?

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Article 25(2)(b), The article explicitly mentions Article 25(2)(b) as the constitutional provision under discussion. This clause empowers the State to make laws providing for social welfare and reform or throwing open Hindu religious institutions of a public character to all sections of Hindus.

Question 9

Which constitutional amendments are most frequently cited as evidence for the positive impact of women's reservation in local governance, as mentioned in the article?

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73rd and 74th Amendments, The article explicitly states that evidence from local governance, particularly after the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments, shows women leaders have prioritized areas like education, health, and sanitation. These amendments constitutionalized Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Bodies with one-third reservation for women.

Question 10

The administration of Union Territories in India is primarily governed under which Part of the Constitution?

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Part VIII, As mentioned in the article, Union territories are governed under Part VIII of the Constitution, comprising Articles 239 to 242. This part deals with the administration of UTs.

Question 11

As per the article, which body is both the promoter and the regulator of nuclear energy in India, creating a potential conflict of interest?

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Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), The article states that the AERB and the DAE report to the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), making the AEC the body that oversees both the promotional (DAE) and regulatory (AERB) functions of nuclear energy in India.

Question 12

The Conference of the Parties (COP) mentioned in the news is the decision-making body of which international convention?

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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), The COP refers to the Conference of the Parties under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which is the primary international treaty for addressing climate change. The Paris Agreement is an agreement under the UNFCCC.

Question 13

Which constitutional articles were cited by the Bombay High Court in 2016 as being violated by the ban on women entering the inner sanctum of the Haji Ali Dargah?

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Articles 14, 15, and 25, The article explicitly states that the Bombay High Court ruled the ban was unconstitutional, violating Articles 14 (equality before law), 15 (prohibition of discrimination), and 25 (freedom of religion). These are fundamental rights enshrined in Part III of the Constitution.

Question 14

Which international body was described as being 'paralysed' during the West Asia hostilities mentioned in the article?

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United Nations Security Council (UNSC), The article explicitly states 'the UNSC was paralysed throughout' the West Asia crisis. The UNSC is the primary UN body responsible for international peace and security, making its paralysis a significant point in the context of great-power rivalry.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the proposed Bills for women's reservation:

1. The Bills propose using the 2011 Census data for delimitation to implement the reservation.

2. The Delimitation Bill proposes to increase the number of seats in Lok Sabha and state assemblies by 33%.

3. The proposed increase in Lok Sabha seats would be implemented only by the next general elections in 2029.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article says the government is using 2011 Census data to fast-track the reservation. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article states the increase is 50%, not 33%. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions the strength would increase by 50% only by the next general elections in 2029.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026:

1. It removes the provision for 'right to self-perceived gender identity' that was present in the original 2019 Act.

2. It introduces certification by a medical board and approval by a District Magistrate for legal recognition of gender identity.

3. It mandates medical institutions to furnish details of individuals undergoing gender-affirming surgeries to the district magistrate.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

All three, Statement 1 is correct as the article states the 2026 Amendment 'removes this provision' (the right to self-perceived gender identity). Statement 2 is correct as it 'introduces medical boards for certifying a person’s gender identity, subject to the approval of a district magistrate'. Statement 3 is correct as one petition flags a provision that 'mandates medical institutions to furnish details of individuals undergoing gender-affirming surgeries to the district magistrate'. Hence, all three statements are correct.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Finance Commission grants to Rural Local Bodies:

1. The 15th Finance Commission recommended a total grant of ₹2,97,555 crore for Rural Local Bodies for its award period.

2. The release of grants to RLBs under the 15th Finance Commission was the lowest since the 10th Finance Commission.

3. The 16th Finance Commission has allocated 90% of its total RLB grant to block and district panchayats.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Only 1, Statement 1 is correct as the article states the 15th FC recommended ₹2,97,555 crore. Statement 2 is incorrect because the release rate of 94.94% under the 15th FC was the highest, not the lowest, since the 10th FC. Statement 3 is incorrect as the article states 90% of the 16th FC grant is for gram panchayats, not block and district panchayats.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court hearing discussed in the news:

1. The Centre argued that secular courts lack the 'scholarly competence' to decide if a religious practice is superstitious.

2. The 9-judge bench was constituted to hear a review petition against a 2020 Supreme Court judgment.

3. The original writ petition in the Sabarimala case was filed by the Indian Young Lawyers Association in 2006.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the Solicitor General stated that a secular court lacks scholarly competence in religious matters. Statement 2 is incorrect; the bench is reviewing the 2018 Sabarimala judgment, not a 2020 judgment. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions the PIL was filed by the Indian Young Lawyers Association in 2006.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam as discussed in the article:

1. It is officially known as the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act.

2. The bill proposes reservation for women in both the Lok Sabha and all State Legislative Assemblies.

3. The legislation is rooted in a charity-based approach to women's empowerment.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam is the 106th Constitutional Amendment. Statement 2 is correct as the bill aims for reservation in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. Statement 3 is incorrect; the article clearly states the government's approach is 'fundamentally transformative rather than rooted in tokenism or charity'.

Question 20

According to the article, what is the proposed new total number of seats in the Lok Sabha after the 50% increase?

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816, The article clearly states that the proposal aims to increase Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816. 543 is the current number, 550 is the constitutional ceiling mentioned, and 500 is unrelated to Lok Sabha.

Question 21

According to the petitions challenging the Amendment Act, what is the maximum imprisonment term introduced for anyone who 'compels or entices' a person to assume a transgender identity?

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Up to ten years, The article specifically mentions that the petitions challenge the introduction of 'penal consequences — including imprisonment of up to ten years — for anyone who "compels or entices" a person to assume a transgender identity'. The other options are close distractors.

Question 22

What was the percentage of grant funds released to Rural Local Bodies under the award period of the 15th Finance Commission, as per the article?

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94.94%, The article explicitly states that ₹2,82,632 crore out of the recommended ₹2,97,555 crore was released, which is 94.94%. Options A and B are the release percentages for the 13th and 14th Finance Commissions, respectively. Option D is the rate achieved by only five specific states, not the overall release.

Question 23

According to the news, in which year was the original Supreme Court judgment delivered that struck down age restrictions on women's entry into the Sabarimala temple?

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2018, The article clearly states that the 9-judge bench is examining questions arising from petitions seeking review of the 'September 28, 2018, judgment' on Sabarimala. The year 2006 is when the PIL was filed, making it a close distractor.

Question 24

What is the percentage of seats proposed to be reserved for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies under the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam?

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33%, The article refers to the legislation as promising to reshape political demography, which aligns with the known provision of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam (Women's Reservation Bill) that reserves one-third, or approximately 33%, of seats for women. The other options are common distractors.

Question 25

What is the primary strategic reason cited in the article for the government's decision to use 2011 Census data instead of waiting for a new census?

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To expedite the implementation of women's reservation as the census exercise would take a long time., The article mentions that Union Home Minister Amit Shah conveyed that the Government wants to bring the amendment Bill without waiting for the Census exercise to be completed as it would take a long time. Expediting the reservation is the core reason.

Question 26

What is the primary constitutional grievance raised by the petitioners against the 2026 Amendment Act?

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It dilutes the fundamental rights to equality, freedom of expression, and personal liberty recognized by the Supreme Court., The article states that petitioners argue the shift from a rights-based framework to a regulatory mechanism 'violates the fundamental rights to equality (Article 14), freedom of expression (Article 19) and life and personal liberty (Article 21)'. They contend it rolls back rights guaranteed by the Supreme Court in the NALSA judgment. The other options are not the primary grievances mentioned in the article.

Question 27

What is the primary constitutional basis for the devolution of funds and functions to Panchayati Raj Institutions, as highlighted in the context of Finance Commission grants?

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Article 243G, The article mentions that the grants contribute to strengthening Panchayati Raj institutions under the framework of Article 243G of the Constitution. This article, introduced by the 73rd Amendment, empowers Panchayats to prepare plans for economic development and social justice. Article 280 deals with the Finance Commission, Article 266 deals with the Consolidated Fund, and Article 312 deals with All-India Services.

Question 28

What was a primary concern raised by the Centre regarding the Supreme Court's power to decide on superstitious religious practices?

Accepted Answer

Secular courts lack the scholarly competence to make such determinations., As per the article, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that 'a secular court can’t decide a religious practice as mere superstition because you don’t have scholarly competence.' The other options, while plausible in a broader debate, are not mentioned in the provided text.

Question 29

According to the article, what is the primary transformative objective of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam beyond mere numerical representation?

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To dismantle social barriers and promote women's agency, autonomy, and accessibility in political life., The article's core argument is that the legislation is centred on the three parameters of 'agency, autonomy, and accessibility' and aims to 'gradually dismantle the social barriers that have historically restricted women’s roles'. The other options are either too narrow or not supported by the article's text.

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