Question 1

What topics are covered in the 6 August 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 6 August 2026 quiz covers Economy, Polity, Governance, Social Issues with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 6 August 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 Finance Commission constituted?

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Article 280, Article 280 provides for the constitution of a Finance Commission every five years by the President. Article 275 deals with grants-in-aid, Article 282 with miscellaneous grants, and Article 293 with borrowing by States.

Question 6

Which of the following is the civil law that already provided protection to women in live-in relationships against domestic violence?

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Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 is a civil law that covers women in live-in relationships. Section 498A IPC and Section 85 BNS are criminal law provisions, which the Supreme Court has now extended to live-in partners 'in the nature of marriage' through this judgment.

Question 7

Which ministry was primarily responsible for introducing the legislation to abrogate Article 370 and reorganise Jammu and Kashmir?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, The article states that Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the legislations in both Houses of Parliament. Therefore, the Ministry of Home Affairs was the nodal ministry for this action.

Question 8

Which constitutional article deals with the definition and procedure for Money Bills in India?

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Article 110, Article 110 of the Constitution defines a Money Bill and lists the matters it can exclusively deal with, such as taxation, borrowing, and appropriation from the Consolidated Fund of India. Article 109 deals with the procedure for Ordinary Bills, Article 111 with the President's assent, and Article 117 with Financial Bills.

Question 9

Which of the following is the nodal body responsible for regulating foreign contributions to NGOs in India?

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Ministry of Home Affairs, The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act is administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The article mentions the FCRA Amendment Bill, and the nodal ministry for FCRA is MHA, not Finance or RBI.

Question 10

Which country is mediating the Iran-US talks on the Strait of Hormuz shipping route agreement?

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Oman, According to the article, Oman is mediating the negotiations between Iran and the US on the Strait of Hormuz shipping route. The article states 'Oman mediation steps up with a Gulf-backed plan' and describes the talks as 'Iran–Oman' with the US kept informed but not directly involved.

Question 11

Which constitutional body conducted the audit that found compensation shortfalls in tribal land acquisitions in West Bengal?

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Comptroller and Auditor General of India, The article explicitly states that the CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) conducted the audit of land management in tribal areas and flagged the failures. The CAG is a constitutional body under Article 148.

Question 12

Which organization publishes the Red List of Threatened Species that classifies the Asiatic lion as 'Endangered'?

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International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), The IUCN Red List is the most comprehensive global inventory of species' conservation status. The Asiatic lion is listed as 'Endangered' on this list, having been upgraded from 'Critically Endangered'.

Question 13

Which strait connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman?

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Strait of Hormuz, The Strait of Hormuz is located between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, carrying about 20-30% of global oil supply. Bab-el-Mandeb connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.

Question 14

Which ministry is primarily responsible for the development and maintenance of National Highways in India?

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Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is the nodal ministry for planning, development, and maintenance of National Highways in India. The project mentioned in the news, the Guwahati-Tezpur Corridor of NH-15, falls under MoRTH's jurisdiction.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the 16th Finance Commission (FC-16):

1. FC-16 has retained the vertical devolution of central taxes to the States at 41%.

2. FC-16 has increased the weight assigned to income distance from 42.5% to 45%.

3. FC-16 has introduced a 10% weight for contribution to GDP in the horizontal devolution formula.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: FC-16 retained vertical devolution at 41%. Statement 2 is incorrect: FC-16 reduced the weight of income distance from 45% to 42.5%, not increased it. Statement 3 is correct: a 10% weight for contribution to GDP was newly introduced.

Question 16

Consider the following statements:

1. The Supreme Court has ruled that Section 498A of the IPC applies to live-in relationships that are 'in the nature of marriage'.

2. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 does not cover women in live-in relationships.

3. The Court mandated that safeguards from the Arnesh Kumar vs Bihar case be followed in such cases.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the SC extended Section 498A IPC (now Section 85 BNS) to live-in relationships 'in the nature of marriage'. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 already covers women in live-in relationships. Statement 3 is correct as the Court mandated safeguards from Arnesh Kumar vs Bihar to prevent misuse. Hence option C is correct.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir:

1. The Union government abrogated the special status accorded to the State of Jammu and Kashmir by Article 370.

2. The state was bifurcated into two Union Territories: Jammu and Kashmir (with a legislature) and Ladakh (without a legislature).

3. The primary justification given for the move was to improve the state's healthcare, poverty, and economic growth, which the article confirms has been fully achieved.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as the article explicitly states the special status under Article 370 was stripped. Statement 2 is correct as the state was bifurcated into the UTs of J&K and Ladakh. Statement 3 is incorrect because the article's analysis concludes that the Union government has NOT delivered on its promises of wide-ranging transformation.

Question 18

Consider the following statements:

1. A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.

2. A Money Bill requires the approval of both Houses of Parliament to become law.

3. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha has the final authority to certify a Bill as a Money Bill.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: Money Bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha. Statement 2 is incorrect: A Money Bill does not require Rajya Sabha's approval; it can only be delayed by 14 days. Statement 3 is correct: The Speaker's certification is final and cannot be questioned in any court. Hence option C is correct.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding the Money Bill:

1. A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.

2. The Rajya Sabha can reject a Money Bill within 14 days.

3. The Speaker of Lok Sabha certifies whether a bill is a Money Bill.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct per Article 109(1). Statement 2 is incorrect: Rajya Sabha cannot reject, only recommend amendments or delay by 14 days. Statement 3 is correct: Speaker decides if a bill is Money Bill. Hence option C is correct.

Question 20

According to the article, what percentage of Finance Commission grants did Revenue Deficit Grants (RDGs) account for in 2024-25?

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20%, The article explicitly states that RDGs accounted for about 20% of Finance Commission grants in 2024-25. The other options are close distractors often used by examiners.

Question 21

According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) mentioned in the article, what percentage of ever-married women in India have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional violence?

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Over 22%, The article states that the recent NFHS found that over 22% of ever-married women have experienced physical, sexual, or emotional violence at the hands of their partners. The other options are close distractors but 22% is the correct figure mentioned in the news.

Question 22

How many years have passed since the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories, according to the article published in August 2026?

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7 years, The article's lead paragraph states 'Seven years have passed since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) introduced legislations in Parliament to implement its long-standing objective'. The article is published in August 2026, making it exactly 7 years since the August 2019 decision.

Question 23

According to the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, what is the proposed total sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges (including the Chief Justice of India)?

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38, The Bill seeks to increase the sanctioned strength from the current 34 to 38, including the Chief Justice of India. The previous increase to 34 was also done via a Money Bill in 2019. Options 36 and 40 are close but incorrect distractors.

Question 24

According to the article, what is the repo rate maintained by the RBI in the August 2026 monetary policy?

Accepted Answer

5.25%, The article states: 'RBI's Monetary Policy Committee kept its key policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent'. The other options are distractors; 5.00% was not mentioned, 5.50% and 6.00% are higher rates not in line with the policy.

Question 25

What is the primary concern raised by the authors regarding the 16th Finance Commission's approach?

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It excessively rewards high-performing States at the cost of structurally disadvantaged ones, The authors argue that FC-16's shift toward efficiency and performance-based transfers, combined with the removal of RDGs and introduction of GDP weight, risks widening regional disparities. The Commission's approach prioritises fiscal discipline over fiscal justice, moving away from its equalising mandate.

Question 26

What is the primary significance of the Supreme Court's judgment extending Section 498A protection to live-in relationships?

Accepted Answer

It recognizes that domestic abuse is about power imbalance, not marital status, The SC judgment emphasizes that domestic abuse derives its force from unequal power and coercion, and does not become less devastating because a relationship lacks formal solemnisation. This shifts the focus from marital status to the substance of the relationship, ensuring criminal law protection for vulnerable women in genuine live-in relationships.

Question 27

What is the primary conclusion of the data analysis presented in the article regarding the impact of abrogating Article 370 and reducing J&K to a Union Territory?

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The Union government has not delivered on its promise of wide-ranging transformation in the region., The article's subtitle clearly states: 'Analysis of available data show that the Union government has not delivered on its promise of wide-ranging transformation in Jammu and Kashmir'. Options A, C, and D are all positive claims that contradict the article's critical assessment.

Question 28

What is the primary constitutional implication of the government using the Money Bill route to pass the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill?

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It bypasses the need for Rajya Sabha's approval, A Money Bill, under Article 110, does not require Rajya Sabha's approval. It can only be delayed by 14 days after which it is deemed passed. This is significant because the government currently lacks a majority in the Rajya Sabha. The other options are incorrect: Money Bills are not subject to High Court challenge on certification, do not require a special majority, and do not require a referendum.

Question 29

What is the primary objective of introducing polymer banknotes as per the RBI Governor?

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To enhance durability and expand printing capacity, The RBI Governor stated two purposes: 'one, it enhances the durability' (especially for lower notes with higher velocity) and 'second purpose is to expand our capacity as the needs of the economy increase'. While other options may be secondary benefits, the primary stated objectives are durability and capacity expansion.

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