Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The 9 August 2026 quiz covers Economy, Governance, Social Issues, State Governance with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 9 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

Which ministry is primarily responsible for the implementation of the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM-G) scheme?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Rural Development, The scheme is a rural employment guarantee programme, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Rural Development. The Ministry of Rural Development also earlier implemented the MGNREGA scheme, which was renamed as VB-G RAM-G.

Question 6

Which Act governs the acquisition of private forests in Maharashtra?

Accepted Answer

Maharashtra Private Forests (Acquisition) Act, 1975, The article specifically mentions the Maharashtra Private Forests (Acquisition) Act, 1975 as the law under which the state was claiming automatic vesting of private lands. The Indian Forest Act, 1927 is a central law under which proceedings under Section 35 may be initiated, but the state's claim was under the 1975 state Act.

Question 7

Which organization is primarily responsible for the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz according to the article?

Accepted Answer

Iran Revolutionary Guards, The article explicitly states that 'Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday they would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz' and that they are maintaining the closure. This body is a major branch of Iran's armed forces.

Question 8

Which international treaty entitles Indian citizens to visit Svalbard without a visa and engage in commercial ventures?

Accepted Answer

Svalbard Treaty (1920), As mentioned in the article, India was among the original 14 signatories of the 1920 Svalbard Treaty, which grants visa-free access and commercial rights in Svalbard. The other options are unrelated to Svalbard's special status.

Question 9

Which ministry is responsible for publishing the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE)?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Education, The AISHE is an annual survey conducted and published by the Ministry of Education (formerly HRD Ministry). It collects comprehensive data on higher education institutions across India.

Question 10

Which of the following signatories of the Mecca Agreement is a member of NATO?

Accepted Answer

Turkey, Turkey is a member of NATO, as mentioned in the article. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are not NATO members. This static fact is directly linked to the news.

Question 11

Which committee has been formed by the Tamil Nadu government to suggest means of revenue augmentation?

Accepted Answer

Montek Singh Ahluwalia Committee, The article explicitly states that the TVK-led government constituted a committee headed by veteran economist Montek Singh Ahluwalia to suggest means of revenue augmentation for the state.

Question 12

Consider the following statements:

1. VB-G RAM-G is the new name for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.

2. Under the new funding pattern, the Centre provides 100% funding for all states.

3. Tamil Nadu has announced 150 days of employment under the scheme, exceeding the 125-day norm.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: the article states the scheme was rechristened as VB-G RAM-G. Statement 2 is incorrect: the new funding pattern is 60:40 Centre-State for general states, not 100% central funding. Statement 3 is correct: Tamil Nadu CM stated they will provide 150 days employment (25 days extra) at an additional cost of Rs 100 crore.

Question 13

Consider the following statements regarding the Bombay High Court ruling:

1. The court held that land cannot be automatically declared a 'private forest' without following the prescribed procedure under the Act.

2. The court relied on the Godrej & Boyce (2014) and Rohan Vijay Nahar (2025) Supreme Court judgments to interpret the law.

3. The ruling applies only to petitioners from Pune district.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct — the HC held that vesting is not automatic and must follow procedure. Statement 2 is correct — the court relied on both SC rulings (Godrej & Boyce 2014 and Rohan Vijay Nahar 2025). Statement 3 is incorrect — the petitions were from Raigad, Pune, Thane and other parts of Maharashtra, not just Pune district.

Question 14

Consider the following statements:

1. Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz since late February 2026 after US and Israel attacked.

2. Iran's conditions for reopening include only the lifting of sanctions.

3. The June memorandum set out a path for peace talks.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: the article says 'Iran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait since the United States and Israel attacked in late February'. Statement 2 is incorrect because Iran's conditions include compensation, end of aggression, lifting counterblockade, etc., not just sanctions. Statement 3 is correct: 'the June memorandum that set out a path for peace talks'.

Question 15

What is the Centre-state funding split for Himalayan and Northeastern states under the new VB-G RAM-G funding pattern?

Accepted Answer

90:10, The article explicitly states: 'For Himalayan and Northeastern states, the Centre-state split is 90:10.' This is different from the general states' ratio of 60:40. The other options are distractors; 70:30 and 80:20 are not applicable.

Question 16

How many petitions were heard by the Bombay High Court in the batch challenging the state's private forest vesting actions?

Accepted Answer

184 petitions, The article clearly mentions 'a large batch of 184 petitions filed by landholders challenging the State's action of treating their lands as private forests.' The other options are distractors; 84 and 284 are close but incorrect numbers.

Question 17

According to the article, when did the Strait of Hormuz blockade begin?

Accepted Answer

Late February 2026, The article states: 'Iran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait since the United States and Israel attacked in late February'. The other options are dates of other events mentioned (April ceasefire, June memorandum, August publication).

Question 18

According to the Parliamentary Committee report, what was India's total expenditure on Arctic activities in the financial year 2024-25?

Accepted Answer

₹17.53 crore, The article explicitly states that India spent just Rs 17.53 crore on Arctic activities in 2024-25. Option A (₹175.3 crore) is a distractor close to the Antarctica expenditure figure (not given exactly but implied to be ~10 times more). Options C and D are arbitrary.

Question 19

According to the AISHE 2026 report, what percentage of college students are enrolled in private institutions?

Accepted Answer

71%, The report states that private institutions enrol over 71% of all college students. Option A (17.1%) is the percentage of government institutions, option B (70%) is the share of unaided colleges among private colleges, and option D (83%) is the total share of private colleges (including aided and unaided).

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