Question 1

What topics are covered in the 23 August 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 23 August 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, International Relations, Security with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 23 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 empowers the Governor to dissolve the Legislative Assembly of a state?

Accepted Answer

Article 174(2)(b), Article 174(2)(b) of the Constitution explicitly gives the Governor the power to dissolve the Legislative Assembly. Article 163 deals with the Council of Ministers, Article 356 with President's Rule, and Article 171 with the Legislative Council.

Question 6

Which Indian official serves as the designated Special Representative for the India-China boundary talks?

Accepted Answer

National Security Advisor, The article states that NSA Ajit Doval is the designated Indian Special Representative for the boundary talks mechanism established in 2003. The SR is a high-level official appointed to lead discussions on the boundary dispute.

Question 7

Which body pulled up the Assam Government for inaction on mining near Kaziranga National Park?

Accepted Answer

Central Empowerment Committee (CEC), The article states that the Supreme Court-constituted Central Empowered Committee (CEC) pulled up the Assam Government. The NGT is a statutory body, but the CEC is a committee constituted by the Supreme Court specifically for this case.

Question 8

Which of the following categories of individuals are eligible to maintain Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) [FCNR(B)] deposits?

Accepted Answer

NRIs, OCIs, and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), As per the article, FCNR(B) deposits can be maintained by Non-Resident Indians, Overseas Citizens of India, and Persons of Indian Origin. The interest earned is tax-exempt for non-residents under Indian tax laws.

Question 9

Which trade agreement governs the current trade relationship between the US, Canada, and Mexico, and is under threat due to the escalating trade war?

Accepted Answer

USMCA, The USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) replaced NAFTA in 2020 and is the current framework for North American trade. The article mentions that the US and Canada still have to agree on revisions to the USMCA, which Trump declined to renew in its current form.

Question 10

Which ministry is primarily responsible for elephant corridor mapping and conservation in India?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), The article mentions that elephant corridors have been well defined and identified by the Environment Ministry. MoEFCC is the nodal ministry for wildlife conservation, including elephant corridors, as per the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

Question 11

Which US government agency is primarily responsible for enforcing economic sanctions against Iran, as mentioned in the article?

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US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), The article mentions 'figures from the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control' showing sanctioned entities. OFAC is the primary agency for administering and enforcing economic sanctions based on US foreign policy and national security goals.

Question 12

Which court passed the order discharging the accused in the marital rape case discussed in the article?

Accepted Answer

Sessions Court (Fast Track Special Court, Panaji), The article explicitly mentions that the order was passed by the Fast Track Special Court (POCSO) in Panaji, Goa, presided over by Pooja C Kavlekar. This is a Sessions Court-level court, not a High Court or Supreme Court.

Question 13

Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) for floating solar?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, PM-SSY is a renewable energy scheme, and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is the nodal ministry for all solar energy initiatives in India, including floating solar.

Question 14

Consider the following statements regarding the One Nation One Election proposal:

1. The Joint Committee of Parliament on the One Nation One Election Bills was formed in December 2024.

2. The two bills under consideration are the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill, 2024.

3. The committee is expected to submit its report in the winter session of 2026.

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 because the second bill is the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, not the Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill. Statement 3 is correct: the committee's report is due in the winter session of 2026.

Question 15

Consider the following statements:

1. The 25th round of India-China Special Representatives talks was held in New Delhi.

2. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that peace in border areas is a prerequisite for good relations with China.

3. The India-China border dispute spans approximately 3,488 km.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect because the 25th round of SR talks was held in Beijing, not New Delhi. Statement 2 is correct as Jaishankar made this remark at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum. Statement 3 is correct as the article mentions the border length is 3,488 km.

Question 16

Consider the following statements:

1. The Central Empowered Committee (CEC) is a statutory body established under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.

2. The Supreme Court order of April 12, 2019, prohibited mining along the southern boundary of Kaziranga National Park.

3. The Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council administers the district that forms the southern boundary of Kaziranga.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect – CEC is not a statutory body; it is constituted by the Supreme Court. Statement 2 is correct – the SC order of April 12, 2019, restrained all mining along the southern boundary. Statement 3 is correct – the article mentions that KAAC administers Karbi Anglong, the southern boundary district.

Question 17

How many NDA-ruled states and union territories are being considered for dissolution to synchronize elections with Lok Sabha 2029?

Accepted Answer

22, The article explicitly states that the NDA is considering dissolution of assemblies in 22 states/UTs where it has a majority. Options 11 and 18 are distractors; 25 is not mentioned.

Question 18

In which year was the India-China Special Representatives mechanism for boundary talks established?

Accepted Answer

2003, The article explicitly mentions that the SR mechanism was 'established in 2003 to comprehensively address the vexed boundary dispute.' Options 2001 and 2005 are common distractors related to other bilateral agreements.

Question 19

What is the default distance of the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park mentioned in the article?

Accepted Answer

10 km, The article clearly states that the default ESZ is 10 km, and the Assam government had a plan to reduce it. This is a standard rule for national parks under the Environment Protection Act guidelines.

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