Question 1

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

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

Question 2

How to use 9 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 list of the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution does the subject 'Labour' fall?

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Concurrent List, As mentioned in the article, labour is a concurrent subject. The Concurrent List (List III) includes subjects on which both the Parliament and the State Legislatures can make laws.

Question 6

Which constitutional article forms the basis for the Election Commission of India's powers and functions?

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Article 324, Article 324 of the Constitution deals with the superintendence, direction, and control of elections, which is the foundational power of the Election Commission of India. Articles 326, 329, and 352 relate to adult suffrage, bar on court interference in electoral matters, and proclamation of emergency respectively.

Question 7

According to the article, which former military officer authored the analysis on Operation Sindoor?

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Former Air Chief Marshal, The article is authored by R.K.S. Bhadauria, identified as a former Air Chief Marshal who served as Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force. The other options represent chiefs of other services or the CDS, which are not mentioned as the author's role.

Question 8

Which government organization is responsible for building and managing the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor?

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National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), The article explicitly states that the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) is the government organisation responsible for building and managing the high-speed rail corridors. NHSRCL is a special purpose vehicle under the Ministry of Railways for this purpose.

Question 9

Under which Article of the Constitution did the Supreme Court pass orders to ensure the inclusion of voters cleared by appellate tribunals?

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Article 142, The article explicitly states that the Supreme Court invoked its powers under Article 142 to order the Election Commission to publish supplementary voter lists. Article 142 grants the SC the power to pass any order necessary for doing 'complete justice'.

Question 10

The advanced Agni missile was tested from APJ Abdul Kalam Island. This island is located off the coast of which Indian state?

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Odisha, The article explicitly states the missile was tested from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. This island, formerly Wheeler Island, is India's primary missile test range located in the Bay of Bengal off the Odisha coast.

Question 11

Which quasi-judicial body is specifically empowered under the Juvenile Justice Act to handle cases of children in conflict with law?

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Juvenile Justice Board, As per the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) is the competent authority constituted to deal with matters concerning children in conflict with law, as mentioned in the article regarding the petitioner's conviction.

Question 12

Which government body released the vision document for the National Data and Analytics Platform and a report in June 2025 on data inefficiencies?

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NITI Aayog, The article explicitly states that the National Data and Analytics Platform vision document and the June 2025 report on welfare programme databases were released by NITI Aayog.

Question 13

The Jharkhand High Court, in its order on illegal mining, stated that the right to a clean environment is part of which fundamental right under the Indian Constitution?

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Article 21 (Right to Life), The article explicitly states the court held that the right to a clean environment formed an inseparable part of the fundamental right to life under Article 21. This is a well-established judicial interpretation cited in cases like Subhash Kumar vs State of Bihar.

Question 14

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

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The Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow passage that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. It is the only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the open ocean, making it a globally strategic chokepoint for oil shipments.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the recently operationalised labour codes:

1. They consolidate 29 existing central labour laws into four comprehensive codes.

2. The codes mandate free annual health check-ups for all workers in the organised sector.

3. A key provision is the establishment of a National Reskilling Fund for workers who lose their jobs.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article states 29 laws were consolidated. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article specifies free health check-ups are for workers aged 40 years and above, not all organised sector workers. Statement 3 is correct as the National Reskilling Fund is explicitly mentioned.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023:

1. The Act was enacted after the Supreme Court's judgment in Anoop Baranwal vs Union of India.

2. The Act prescribes a selection committee consisting of the Prime Minister, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, and a Cabinet Minister.

3. The Act removes the Chief Justice of India from the selection committee for Election Commissioners.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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All three, Statement 1 is correct: The Act was enacted in 2023 after the Supreme Court's March 2023 ruling. Statement 2 is correct: The Act specifies a committee of PM, LoP, and a Cabinet Minister. Statement 3 is correct: The Act replaced the CJI (from the Court's interim order) with a Cabinet Minister.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding Operation Sindoor:

1. It commenced as a direct response to the Pahalgam carnage that occurred in April 2025.

2. The operation involved integrated strikes on eleven initial terrorist targets within Pakistan.

3. The Indian Air Force conducted counter-strikes on Pakistani airbases including Nur Khan and Sargodha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: Operation Sindoor was a direct response to the Pahalgam carnage on April 22, 2025. Statement 2 is incorrect: The initial strikes were on nine terrorist targets, not eleven. Statement 3 is correct: The IAF counter-strikes hit 11 bases including Nur Khan and Sargodha.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project:

1. Over 90% of its 508-km track will run on elevated viaducts.

2. The project is entirely funded by the Indian government without any foreign loan.

3. The first stretch to be operational will be the 48-km section between Surat and Bilimora.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article mentions 465.38 km (over 90%) of the track will be on viaducts. Statement 2 is incorrect because the project involves a soft loan from Japan's JICA. Statement 3 is correct as the article states the 48-km Surat-Bilimora stretch is scheduled for completion by August 2027.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the news:

1. The Supreme Court noted a trust deficit between the State Government of West Bengal and the Election Commission of India.

2. The appellate tribunals were constituted on the recommendation of the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court.

3. A total of 1,607 appeals were approved by all appellate tribunals before the polls.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is correct as the EC notified tribunals on orders of the SC and recommendations of Calcutta HC Chief Justice Sujoy Paul. Statement 3 is incorrect; 1,607 was the number of additions according to CEO data, but the article reveals one tribunal alone cleared 1,717 appeals, indicating the total was likely higher.

Question 20

According to the newly notified rules under the labour codes, what is the maximum limit set for weekly working hours?

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48 hours, The article explicitly states: "the rules also capped the weekly working hours at 48 hours." The other options are common distractors based on work hour norms in different countries or sectors.

Question 21

According to SIPRI data mentioned in the article, what percentage of global arms imports did India account for during the period 2020–24?

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8.3%, The article explicitly states that SIPRI ranks India as the second-largest arms importer, accounting for 8.3% of global imports in 2020–24. The other options are plausible but incorrect figures.

Question 22

According to the article, what was the total duration of Operation Sindoor from commencement to ceasefire?

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88 hours, The article explicitly states 'After 88 hours of Operation Sindoor, by noon on May 10, Pakistan was reeling...'. The operation started at 1:05 a.m. on May 7 and the ceasefire was announced by noon on May 10, totaling approximately 88 hours.

Question 23

What is the total estimated cost of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor as mentioned in the article?

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₹1.98 lakh crore, The article clearly states the cost as 'Rs 1.98-lakh-crore'. Option D (₹16 lakh crore) is a distractor, as it is the estimated cost for all eight proposed high-speed rail lines spanning 4,000 km.

Question 24

According to the article, how many electors were initially identified by the Election Commission's algorithm for scrutiny under the SIR exercise in West Bengal?

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60.06 lakh, The article states: 'Over 700 judicial officers considered 60.06 lakh electors identified by the EC using a centralised algorithm...' The other numbers are distractors: 27.16 lakh were found ineligible, and 34 lakh appeals were filed.

Question 25

What is a primary objective of codifying the multiple labour laws into four codes as per the article?

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To simplify the legal framework and enhance ease of doing business, The article states the codification was undertaken "to address long-standing challenges and make the system more efficient and contemporary" and that it "aims to enhance ease of doing business." The other objectives are not mentioned as primary goals in the provided content.

Question 26

What was Rabindranath Tagore's primary concern regarding Mahatma Gandhi's emphasis on the charkha and khadi?

Accepted Answer

That it engaged muscles but not the mind, turning spinning into ritual., Tagore argued in 'The Cult of the Charkha' that the repetitive labour demanded by spinning engaged 'the muscles and not the mind' and that spinning had turned into a ritual, undermining its original purpose. While he also worried about nationalism and isolation, his core critique was about the mindless ritualization.

Question 27

What is identified in the article as a critical future implication of Operation Sindoor for India's domestic policy?

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Accelerating indigenous defence growth under Atmanirbhar Bharat, The article's section 'Accelerate indigenous defence growth' stresses the need for the defence industry to ramp up to achieve Atmanirbharata (self-reliance). It calls for a 'whole-of-nation' approach involving DRDO, DPSUs, and MSMEs to 'Innovate, Design, and Manufacture' at scale.

Question 28

What is a primary reason cited in the article for constructing over 90% of the bullet train track on elevated viaducts?

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For safety reasons, as people and animals cross surface tracks, A senior NHSRCL officer in the article explains that the tracks had to be elevated because running a train at 300+ kmph on the surface would be unsafe due to the risk of people and animals crossing the line, a challenge even on existing broad gauge lines.

Question 29

What was the primary reason cited by the Supreme Court for ordering judicial officers to decide on voter eligibility in West Bengal?

Accepted Answer

A trust deficit between the ECI and the State Government, The article explicitly mentions: '...after noting there was a trust deficit between the Election Commission of India and the state government.' This was the core judicial rationale for direct intervention in the adjudication process.

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