Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 27 August 2026MCQs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams
Practice the Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 27 August 2026 with 15 MCQs and explanations. Questions sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express, selected for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exam preparation. Topics covered include Polity, Economy, Governance and Environment.
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Test your knowledge with 15 MCQs from today's current affairs. Each question includes an explanation for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exam preparation.
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Q1Which Act was amended by Parliament in 2026 to give the Union government control over mineral taxation?
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Which Act was amended by Parliament in 2026 to give the Union government control over mineral taxation?
Answer: Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957
The article specifically mentions the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR) and its amendment in 2026. The other acts are related to specific minerals but are not the subject of this amendment.
Polity · Economy · Governance · easy
Q2The study on heat stress among children was conducted by which university?
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The study on heat stress among children was conducted by which university?
Answer: Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)
The study was led by Rosa Pietroiusti and Wim Thiery from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), as mentioned in the article. The findings were published in the journal Science Advances.
Environment · Social Issues · Health · easy
Q3Which US federal law is primarily concerned with protecting the online privacy of children under 13 years of age?
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Which US federal law is primarily concerned with protecting the online privacy of children under 13 years of age?
Answer: Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
COPPA is the specific US law that imposes requirements on websites and online services regarding the collection of personal information from children under 13. The article explicitly states Meta was accused of violating COPPA. Section 230 is about platform liability for user content, not privacy.
Social Issues · Science Tech · Governance · easy
Q4Which Indian public sector undertaking is the primary partner in the SAFHAL joint venture with France's Safran Helicopter Engines?
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Which Indian public sector undertaking is the primary partner in the SAFHAL joint venture with France's Safran Helicopter Engines?
Answer: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
HAL is the state-owned Indian aerospace and defence company that has partnered with Safran Helicopter Engines of France to form the 50:50 joint venture SAFHAL for developing the Aravalli engine.
Science Tech · Security · International Relations · easy
Q5Which US federal law was used as a legal lever against Meta in the child safety settlement?
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Which US federal law was used as a legal lever against Meta in the child safety settlement?
Answer: Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
The article states that COPPA, a 1998 US law, was a key part of the states' case, alleging Meta collected children's data without parental consent. The other options are not mentioned or are from different jurisdictions.
International Relations · Social Issues · Governance · easy
Q6Under the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026, to whom must a person planning to convert give a 60-day advance notice?
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Under the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026, to whom must a person planning to convert give a 60-day advance notice?
Answer: District Magistrate
The Act specifically requires a 60-day advance notice to the District Magistrate. This is a key procedural detail that distinguishes the law from other state anti-conversion statutes and is a likely point for prelims questions.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · easy
Q7Which body developed and operates the Unified Payments Interface (UPI)?
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Which body developed and operates the Unified Payments Interface (UPI)?
Answer: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
UPI was launched by NPCI in 2016. NPCI is an umbrella organisation for retail payment systems in India, under the oversight of RBI and IBA.
Economy · Banking Regulation · Science Tech · easy
Q8Which ministry is the administrative ministry of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)?
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Which ministry is the administrative ministry of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)?
Answer: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
The article states that the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India is the administrative Ministry of FSSAI. FSSAI is an autonomous statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
Governance · Social Issues · Agriculture · easy
Q9Which US department announced the new sanctions on Iran under 'Operation Economic Outcast'?
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Which US department announced the new sanctions on Iran under 'Operation Economic Outcast'?
Answer: Department of Treasury
The article states that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the sanctions. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), which issued the sanctions, is a part of the US Treasury Department.
International Relations · Security · Economy · easy
Q10Which court passed the judgment discussed in the article?
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Which court passed the judgment discussed in the article?
Answer: Allahabad High Court
The article clearly states that the Allahabad High Court dismissed the plea. The other options are distractors; the Karnataka High Court is known for the earlier hijab case, but the current judgment is from Allahabad HC.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · easy
Q11Consider the following statements regarding the MMDR Amendment Act, 2026:
1. It gives the central government control over all mineral and mineral land taxation.
2. It was passed after extensive debate in both Houses of Parliament.
3. The Act overrides a 2024 Supreme Court ruling on states' rights over mineral taxation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the MMDR Amendment Act, 2026:
1. It gives the central government control over all mineral and mineral land taxation.
2. It was passed after extensive debate in both Houses of Parliament.
3. The Act overrides a 2024 Supreme Court ruling on states' rights over mineral taxation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct as the Act gives the Centre control over mineral taxation. Statement 2 is incorrect—the article states it was discussed for only 5 minutes in Lok Sabha and 40 minutes in Rajya Sabha, not extensive debate. Statement 3 is correct as the Act bypasses the 2024 SC ruling. Hence option C is correct.
Polity · Economy · Governance · hard
Q12Consider the following statements regarding the study on climate change and heat stress:
1. The study defines a heat stress day as a day when the wet-bulb globe temperature in the shade exceeds 28°C.
2. The study found that globally, 560 million children aged 0-9 experience at least one additional month of heat stress due to climate change.
3. The study concluded that children aged 10-19 are at higher risk than children aged 0-9.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the study on climate change and heat stress:
1. The study defines a heat stress day as a day when the wet-bulb globe temperature in the shade exceeds 28°C.
2. The study found that globally, 560 million children aged 0-9 experience at least one additional month of heat stress due to climate change.
3. The study concluded that children aged 10-19 are at higher risk than children aged 0-9.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Statement 1 is correct: the study defines heat stress days as having a wet-bulb globe temperature >28°C in the shade. Statement 2 is correct: globally, 560 million children (43% of 0-9 age group) are affected. Statement 3 is incorrect: the study specifically focuses on children aged 0-9 and states they are more vulnerable than older age groups, not that older children are at higher risk.
Environment · Social Issues · Health · hard
Q13Consider the following statements regarding the Meta child safety settlement:
1. Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion over 10 years to settle claims brought by 47 US states.
2. The settlement requires Meta to impose a 60-minute daily limit on Facebook and Instagram for users under 18.
3. The agreement provides for an independent auditor to assess Meta's compliance with the safeguards for five years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Meta child safety settlement:
1. Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion over 10 years to settle claims brought by 47 US states.
2. The settlement requires Meta to impose a 60-minute daily limit on Facebook and Instagram for users under 18.
3. The agreement provides for an independent auditor to assess Meta's compliance with the safeguards for five years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct as the article mentions the $17 billion settlement with 47 states. Statement 2 is incorrect; the initial daily limit imposed is 2 hours, not 60 minutes. A 60-minute limit is a stricter provision that would apply only if all 'Core Industry Members' (including TikTok and YouTube) adopt similar safeguards. Statement 3 is correct as the article states an independent auditor will assess compliance for five years.
Social Issues · Science Tech · Governance · hard
Q14According to the article, what was the total debate time for the MMDR Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha?
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According to the article, what was the total debate time for the MMDR Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha?
Answer: 5 minutes
The article explicitly states that the Bill was discussed for 'a princely total of five minutes in the Lok Sabha'. The 40 minutes refers to the Rajya Sabha debate.
Polity · Economy · Governance · medium
Q15According to the VUB study, how many Indian children (aged 0-9) are projected to experience at least one additional month of heat stress in a 2°C warmer world?
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According to the VUB study, how many Indian children (aged 0-9) are projected to experience at least one additional month of heat stress in a 2°C warmer world?
Answer: 169 million
The study projects that in a 2°C warmer world, 169 million Indian children (96% of those aged 0-9) could experience at least one additional month of heat stress. 145 million is the current number, and 166 million is the projection for 1.5°C warming.
Environment · Social Issues · Health · medium
Topics Covered
- Polity
- Economy
- Governance
- Environment
- Social Issues
- Health
- Science Tech
- Security
- International Relations
- Banking Regulation
- Agriculture
- Social Issues
Relevant for UPSC Prelims, MPSC, SSC CGL, Banking , Teaching and State PSC exams.
Articles Covered
- MMDR Amendment Act 2026 Centralizes Mineral Taxation, Bypasses SC 2024 Ruling on States' Rights
- Climate Change: 145 Million Indian Children (0-9) Face Heat Stress Risk, VUB Study Warns
- Meta Settles $17B Child Safety Lawsuit: Mandatory 2-Hour Daily Limit & Midnight Ban for Teens
- HAL-Safran JV SAFHAL to Develop 'Aravalli' Engine for 13-Tonne IMRH Helicopter
- Meta Pays $17.1 Bn Settlement Over Child Addiction; India Weighs Age-Based Social Media Curbs
- Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act 2026: 60-Day Notice, 7-Year Prison Term for Forced Conversion
- UPI Completes 10 Years: 66 Cr Daily Transactions, 49% Global Volume, Challenges of Monetisation & Next Frontiers
- FSSAI Licensing Thresholds Revised: Maharashtra FDA Crackdown Highlights Food Safety Act 2006
- US Sanctions 'Operation Economic Outcast' on Iran; Resistance Economy & Strait of Hormuz Leverage Limit Impact
- Allahabad HC: Wearing Headscarf Not Essential Religious Practice; Reiterates Judicial Doctrine
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