Question 1

What topics are covered in the 13 August 2026 current affairs quiz?

Accepted Answer

The 13 August 2026 quiz covers Polity, Economy, Governance, Environment with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 13 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 constitutional article deals with the powers and privileges of state legislatures?

Accepted Answer

Article 194, Article 194 specifically grants powers, privileges, and immunities to state legislatures and their members. Article 105 is the corresponding provision for Parliament. Article 19(1)(a) deals with free speech, and Article 21 with right to life.

Question 6

Which ministry is primarily responsible for the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Mines, The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 is under the purview of the Ministry of Mines, Government of India. This ministry handles all matters related to mining, mineral development, and the metallurgical industries.

Question 7

Which ministry is primarily responsible for the achievement of India's renewable energy capacity targets?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is the nodal ministry for all matters related to renewable energy in India, including setting targets and monitoring capacity additions.

Question 8

Which ministry is primarily responsible for conducting NEET-UG examinations?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Education, NEET-UG is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) under the administrative control of the Ministry of Education. The article mentions the Union Education Minister's resignation following the NEET-UG 2026 leak, confirming this linkage.

Question 9

Which British official chaired the Boundary Commissions responsible for drawing the India-Pakistan border in 1947?

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Sir Cyril Radcliffe, Sir Cyril Radcliffe, a British barrister, was appointed to chair both the Punjab and Bengal Boundary Commissions. Lord Mountbatten was the Viceroy who oversaw the process but did not chair the commissions. Nehru and Jinnah were nationalist leaders, not commissioners.

Question 10

Which space agency extended the formal invitation to ISRO to join the Moon Base programme?

Accepted Answer

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), The article clearly states that NASA, through the 9th India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group, offered a formal invitation to ISRO. ESA, Roscosmos, and CNSA are other major space agencies but not involved in this invitation.

Question 11

Which ministry/department is primarily responsible for implementing the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Home Affairs, FCRA is administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). This ministry issues registration certificates, monitors foreign fund usage, and takes enforcement actions.

Question 12

Which of the following countries is NOT a signatory to the 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement' mentioned in the article?

Accepted Answer

Iran, The article clearly states that the signatories to the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement are Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. Iran is mentioned as a target of the alliance, not a member. This question tests basic recall of the key participants in the newly formed pact.

Question 13

Which institution is primarily responsible for developing and publishing school textbooks aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020?

Accepted Answer

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), The NCERT is the autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Education responsible for developing and publishing school textbooks and curricula. CBSE aligns its examination patterns with NCERT curricula, but the textbook development itself is NCERT's mandate.

Question 14

Which central bank regulates the Uniform Payments Interface (UPI) system in India?

Accepted Answer

Reserve Bank of India (RBI), The RBI is India's central bank and the ultimate regulator of the payment systems, including UPI. While NPCI oversees the day-to-day operations of UPI, the RBI provides the overarching regulatory framework. This is a standard static GK fact linked to the article's mention of RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra.

Question 15

Consider the following statements:

1. The case originated from a 2003 editorial in The Hindu criticizing then Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa.

2. The Supreme Court has already delivered a final judgment on this matter in 2004.

3. The seven-judge bench will commence hearing on October 6, 2026.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the editorial was published in April 2003. Statement 2 is incorrect because the case was referred to a five-judge bench in 2004, not finally decided. Statement 3 is correct as per the article: the seven-judge bench will start hearing on October 6, 2026.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026:

1. The Bill was passed by both Houses of Parliament in the Monsoon Session of 2026.

2. The Bill expands the powers of state governments to levy taxes on mineral rights.

3. The Bill will become law only after receiving the President's assent.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: The Bill was passed by Lok Sabha on August 12 and Rajya Sabha on August 13, 2026 during the Monsoon Session. Statement 2 is incorrect: The Bill actually restricts states' powers to levy taxes on mineral rights. Statement 3 is correct: After parliamentary approval, the Bill requires the President's assent to become law.

Question 17

Consider the following statements:

1. India's non-fossil fuel installed electricity generation capacity crossed 300 GW as of July 31, 2026.

2. India's revised NDC for 2035 targets at least 50% of electricity installed capacity from non-fossil fuel sources.

3. India has committed to creating a carbon sink of 3.5 to 4 billion tonnes of CO2-equivalent larger than 2005 levels.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: India achieved 300.50 GW non-fossil capacity as of July 31, 2026. Statement 2 is incorrect: the 2035 target is 60%, not 50%. Statement 3 is correct: the carbon sink target is 3.5 to 4 billion tonnes CO2-equivalent.

Question 18

On which date will the seven-judge Supreme Court bench commence hearing the case on legislative privilege vs free speech?

Accepted Answer

October 6, 2026, The article explicitly states that the seven-judge bench would commence hearing from October 6. August 13 is the publication date of the article. December 8, 2003 is when the case was referred to a five-judge bench. October 12, 2023 is when the Union government was impleaded.

Question 19

On which date did the Rajya Sabha pass the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026?

Accepted Answer

August 13, 2026, The Rajya Sabha passed the Bill on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The Lok Sabha had passed it a day earlier on August 12, 2026.

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