Question 1

What topics are covered in the 8 May 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 8 May 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, International Relations, Environment with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 8 May 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

Under which Article of the Constitution is the Election Commission of India established?

Accepted Answer

Article 324, The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body established under Article 324, which deals with the superintendence, direction, and control of elections.

Question 6

Which international organization acted as the facilitator and is the acknowledged third party in the procedural role of the Indus Waters Treaty?

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World Bank, The article explicitly states that the World Bank acted as the facilitator of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty and is the acknowledged third party in a procedural role, as per India's position.

Question 7

Which national-level board of education is implementing the two-tier Science and Mathematics system discussed in the news?

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Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), The article explicitly discusses reforms by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). NCERT is a research body, UGC regulates universities, and AICTE regulates technical education.

Question 8

Which law in India primarily provides the conditional legal framework for abortion?

Accepted Answer

The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, The MTP Act, 1971 is the primary legislation that sets the conditions under which a pregnancy can be legally terminated in India. While other laws like POCSO and PCPNDT interact with it, the MTP Act provides the core legal framework for abortion.

Question 9

Which part of the Indian Constitution contains provisions regarding disqualification on grounds of defection?

Accepted Answer

Tenth Schedule, The Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, added by the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985, contains provisions for disqualification of members on grounds of defection. This is directly relevant to the article's discussion on party mergers under Paragraph 4(2).

Question 10

In which state did the Tadmetla (Chintalnar) Maoist ambush, which is the subject of the news article, take place?

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Chhattisgarh, The incident occurred in the forest of Tadmetla village in Dantewada district, which is in the state of Chhattisgarh. The article explicitly mentions Dantewada and Sukma districts, both in Chhattisgarh.

Question 11

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint mentioned in the news, connects which two water bodies?

Accepted Answer

The Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow channel that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. This geographical fact is a key piece of static GK for mapping and international relations.

Question 12

Which state department is primarily responsible for managing human-wildlife conflict mitigation measures as discussed in the article?

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Forest Department, The article repeatedly mentions the Forest Department as the agency receiving complaints, deploying task forces, and implementing mitigation strategies like fencing and tracking in conflict zones.

Question 13

Which constitutional article was primarily invoked by the Rajasthan High Court to prohibit police media trials?

Accepted Answer

Article 21, The judgment stressed that Article 21 guarantees not merely life but the right to live with dignity, honour and self-respect, and this right does not evaporate upon arrest.

Question 14

Who is the head of the Department of Defence under the Ministry of Defence, as mentioned in the context of the security summit?

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Defence Secretary, The article mentions Defence Secretary R K Singh speaking at a security summit. The Defence Secretary is the administrative head of the Department of Defence, which is part of the Ministry of Defence.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of Election Commissioners:

1. The Supreme Court's 2023 ruling in *Anoop Baranwal vs Union of India* prescribed a selection committee consisting of the Prime Minister, the Leader of Opposition, and the Chief Justice of India.

2. The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, replaced the Union Cabinet Minister in the selection committee with the Chief Justice of India.

3. Article 324(2) of the Constitution states that the appointment of Election Commissioners is subject to the provisions of any law made by Parliament.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the 2023 Act did the opposite—it replaced the CJI with a Union Cabinet Minister. Statement 3 is correct as it is the exact wording of Article 324(2) mentioned in the article.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Indus Waters Treaty dispute:

1. India's decision to hold the Treaty 'in abeyance' was triggered by a terrorist attack in Pahalgam in April 2025.

2. The Treaty allocates the three eastern rivers—Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab—to India for unrestricted use.

3. Pakistan is currently a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the Treaty allocates the three eastern rivers (Ravi, Sutlej, Beas) to India, not the western ones (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab). Statement 3 is correct as Pakistan's non-permanent UNSC membership began in January 2025.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the CBSE's two-level system:

1. The Standard level for Science and Mathematics will be optional for students from Grade IX.

2. The CBSE admitted that its 'one size fits all' approach followed since 1963 was erroneous.

3. According to a word analysis, the term 'Learning' appears more frequently than 'Assessment' in the new curriculum document.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 2, Statement 1 is incorrect: The Standard level is compulsory for all, while Advanced is optional. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is incorrect: 'Assessment' (171 times) appears more than 'Learning' (154 times).

Question 18

As per the article, which non-governmental organization (NGO) challenged the 2023 Act on Election Commission appointments in 2024?

Accepted Answer

Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), The article explicitly states that in 2024, petitioners such as the NGO Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) challenged the 2023 law. The other organizations are not mentioned in the provided content.

Question 19

According to the article, what percentage of Pakistan's irrigation requirements are fulfilled by the Indus river system?

Accepted Answer

More than 70%, The article states: 'The bulk of its irrigation requirements — more than 70% — is fulfilled by the Indus river system.' This highlights Pakistan's critical dependence as the downstream state.

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