Question 1

What topics are covered in the 26 August 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 26 August 2026 quiz covers Polity, Social Issues, Governance, Law with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 26 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 formulating policy on reservations for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in India?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, As per the Allocation of Business Rules, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment formulates policy on reservations. However, the DoPT implements reservation policies for central government jobs. The article mentions the Personnel Ministry sought advice from the Social Justice Ministry on implementing the SC judgment.

Question 6

Which of the following cases established the primacy of the Chief Justice of India and senior judges in judicial appointments?

Accepted Answer

Second Judges Case (1993), The article states that the Second Judges Case (1993) shifted primacy to the collectively formed opinion of the Chief Justice of India and senior judges, forming the core of the collegium system.

Question 7

Which court delivered the judgment that attachments under the TANPID Act take precedence over attachments under the PMLA?

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Madras High Court, The Division Bench of Justices G.R. Swaminathan and V. Lakshminarayanan of the Madras High Court passed this ruling, as reported in the article.

Question 8

Which body is responsible for recommending the appointment and transfer of judges of High Courts in India?

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The Supreme Court Collegium, As per the Supreme Court judgments, the Collegium system (CJI + four senior-most judges) recommends appointments and transfers of High Court judges. The President formally appoints based on this recommendation.

Question 9

Which institution released the report titled 'Reimagining Skilling for Viksit Bharat'?

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NITI Aayog, The report 'Reimagining Skilling for Viksit Bharat' was released by NITI Aayog on Saturday (August 2026), as mentioned in the article. NITI Aayog is the premier policy think tank of the Government of India.

Question 10

Which international organization's Managing Director made the statement about the global economy weathering the oil shock 'better than feared'?

Accepted Answer

International Monetary Fund (IMF), The article quotes IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. The IMF is the key international organization focused on global monetary cooperation and financial stability, making it the correct answer.

Question 11

Which department issued the 2004 clarification that included salary income from PSUs and private sector in the OBC creamy layer criterion?

Accepted Answer

Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), The article states that the case originated from a DoPT letter of October 14, 2004, clarifying the 1993 Official Memorandum on creamy layer. DoPT is the nodal agency for personnel policy and recruitment for central civil services.

Question 12

Which of the following is the most predictable mode of natural variability mentioned in the article?

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El Niño, The article explicitly states that the El Niño is one of the most predictable modes of natural variability, with prediction accuracy of about 80%. The other modes are also important climate drivers but are not highlighted in this context.

Question 13

Which international convention, mentioned in the article, requires signatories to conserve wetlands, especially those that are transboundary in nature?

Accepted Answer

Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (1971), The article explicitly states that both India and Pakistan are signatories to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (1971), which aims to conserve and use wetlands, especially transboundary ones like the Rann of Kutch.

Question 14

Which of the following is India's food-safety regulator that abandoned the push for colourful front-of-pack warning labels?

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Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), The article identifies FSSAI as India's food-safety regulator. IFBA is an industry lobby, the Supreme Court is the judiciary, and the George Institute is a research body — none are food regulators.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's March 2026 judgment on OBC creamy layer:

1. The Court ruled that salaries and agricultural income must be excluded while applying the income/wealth test for creamy layer determination.

2. The judgment applied only to OBC candidates whose parents work in government services.

3. The Centre argued that retrospective implementation would cause a cascading effect on recruitments from 2012 onwards.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: The Court directed that salaries and agricultural income be excluded from the income test. Statement 2 is incorrect: The judgment specifically addressed OBC candidates whose parents work in PSUs or private sector, not government services. Statement 3 is correct: The DoPT's application highlighted difficulty in retrospective implementation from 2012.

Question 16

Consider the following statements:

1. The collegium system is a constitutional body created by the Constitution of India.

2. Since November 28, 2024, the collegium has stopped publishing reasoned resolutions for judicial appointments.

3. The MediaOne judgment (2023) held that sealed-cover secrecy is antithetical to a transparent and accountable system.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect: the collegium is a judicial creation, not a constitutional one. Statement 2 is correct: the article notes that since November 28, 2024, resolutions have stopped naming participants or providing reasoning. Statement 3 is correct: the MediaOne judgment stated that sealed-cover secrecy is 'antithetical to a transparent and accountable system'.

Question 17

Consider the following statements:

1. The TANPID Act contains a non-obstante clause in Section 5, giving it overriding effect over other laws.

2. The PMLA's attachment provision (Section 5) does not contain a non-obstante clause.

3. The Supreme Court in 2025 held that central laws like SARFAESI cannot prevail over state depositor protection laws.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect because the non-obstante clauses in TANPID Act are in Sections 3 and 14, not Section 5. Statement 2 is correct as per the judgment. Statement 3 is correct as the Supreme Court in 2025 ruled similarly for the Maharashtra Act.

Question 18

What is the current income limit for determining the OBC creamy layer status as per the DoPT guidelines (last revised in 2017)?

Accepted Answer

₹8 lakh per annum, The income limit was originally ₹1 lakh in 1993 and has been revised multiple times. The last revision in 2017 set it at ₹8 lakh per annum. The other options are common distractors used in examinations.

Question 19

According to the article, what percentage of Supreme Court judges in 2025 were found to have familial links to former judges?

Accepted Answer

30%, The article states: 'A broader assessment in 2025 found that nearly 30% of the Supreme Court judges — roughly 10 of 33 — had familial links to former judges.' The other options are close but incorrect distractors.

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