Question 1

What topics are covered in the 1 September 2026 current affairs quiz?

Accepted Answer

The 1 September 2026 quiz covers Economy, Social Issues, Polity, Governance with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 1 September 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/department is primarily responsible for implementing the MGNREGA and the new VB-GRAM G Act mentioned in the news?

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Ministry of Rural Development, MGNREGA and its replacement VB-GRAM G Act are rural employment guarantee schemes. The Ministry of Rural Development is the nodal ministry for all rural development programmes, including employment generation and poverty alleviation in rural areas.

Question 6

Which statutory body is responsible for granting permission to start medical degree programs in India?

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National Medical Commission (NMC), The National Medical Commission (NMC) replaced the MCI in 2020 and is the apex body regulating medical education and medical professionals in India. IIT Kharagpur formally applied to the NMC for its MD program, as mentioned in the article.

Question 7

Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the Semicon 2.0 programme?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, The article mentions that C-DAC is under the IT Ministry and the IT Minister announced the programme, so the nodal ministry is MeitY.

Question 8

Which ministry is responsible for notifying the Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication system mandate?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, The article mentions that the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) published the draft Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2026 to mandate V2V. MoRTH is the nodal ministry for road transport and vehicle safety regulations in India.

Question 9

Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the Semicon 2.0 programme?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, The article states that the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) under the IT Ministry will invite bids, and the scheme is driven by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

Question 10

Which constitutional body is responsible for conducting the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls?

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Election Commission of India, The article mentions 'Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR)'. The Election Commission is the constitutional body under Article 324 responsible for the superintendence, direction, and control of elections and electoral rolls in India.

Question 11

Which international institution constituted the Court of Arbitration that adjudicated the Indus Waters Treaty dispute between India and Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

World Bank, According to the article, the Court of Arbitration was constituted by the World Bank in September 2022. India has argued that this was done in patent breach of the treaty's terms. The World Bank played a key role in the original 1960 treaty as well.

Question 12

Which committee documented barriers to Muslim girls' education, including cultural hostility and limited access beyond primary school?

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Sachar Committee, The Sachar Committee (2006) examined the social, economic, and educational status of Muslims in India. It highlighted barriers such as inadequate access beyond primary school, safety concerns, cultural hostility, and limited hostel facilities, which affect Muslim girls' education.

Question 13

Which high court delivered the judgment quashing land acquisition for a housing project in the Bannerghatta National Park Eco-Sensitive Zone?

Accepted Answer

Karnataka High Court, The article clearly states that the judgment was delivered by the Karnataka High Court (Division Bench of Justices D K Singh and H Shanthi Bhushan). The case involved land in Anekal taluka of Bengaluru urban district, Karnataka.

Question 14

Which of the following is the nodal agency for undertaking Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations for cotton (kapas) in India?

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Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), The article explicitly states that the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has been nominated by the Government of India for undertaking MSP operations for seed cotton (kapas) when prices fall below the MSP level. FCI handles food grains, NAFED handles pulses and oilseeds, APEDA handles exports.

Question 15

Consider the following statements:

1. The Supreme Court in Olga Tellis vs Bombay Municipal Corporation (1985) ruled that the right to livelihood is a necessary part of the fundamental right to life under Article 21.

2. The VB-GRAM G Act links wages to the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, ensuring that workers receive at least the minimum wage.

3. The doctrine of non-retrogression implies that the state cannot implement measures that deliberately undo a right once it has been realized.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: The SC in Olga Tellis case linked livelihood to Article 21. Statement 2 is incorrect: The article explicitly states that VB-GRAM G Act delinks wages from the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, and does not ensure minimum wage. Statement 3 is correct: The doctrine of non-retrogression, as affirmed in Navtej Singh Johar case, prohibits the state from diluting realized rights.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the recent developments in medical education at IITs and IISc:

1. IIT Kharagpur applied to the National Medical Commission (NMC) for a postgraduate MD program in March 2026.

2. IISc Bengaluru's Tata Medical School hospital was originally scheduled to be functional by December 2024 but is now expected by late 2026.

3. IIT Madras announced plans to offer only a PhD in Medicine, not an MBBS.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct: IIT Kharagpur applied for MD in March 2026. Statement 2 is correct: IISc's hospital was scheduled for December 2024 but delayed to late 2026. Statement 3 is incorrect: IIT Madras announced plans for MBBS, MD, and PhD in Medicine, not just PhD.

Question 17

Consider the following statements:

1. Semicon 2.0 has a total outlay of ₹1.27 lakh crore.

2. The programme provides capital expenditure support of 40% for advanced semiconductor packaging.

3. C-DAC will issue requests for proposals for strategic chip design.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: advanced packaging gets 35% capex support, not 40%. Statement 3 is correct: C-DAC issues RFP for strategic design.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the V2V communication system:

1. It is a wireless technology that enables vehicles to communicate with each other to share real-time information beyond the driver's line of sight.

2. The V2V system uses the 5.875 GHz to 5.925 GHz frequency band, which requires a separate license from the Department of Telecommunications.

3. The draft rules mandate that all vehicles manufactured on or after October 1, 2028, must be fitted with V2V communication systems.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: V2V allows real-time data exchange beyond line of sight. Statement 2 is incorrect: The DoT exempted this frequency band from licensing requirements on June 10, 2026. Statement 3 is correct: The notification says vehicles manufactured on or after October 1, 2028, must be fitted with V2V systems per AIS-230.

Question 19

Consider the following statements regarding Semicon 2.0:

1. The first track of the design pillar targets semiconductor technologies important for national security and critical infrastructure.

2. Companies in the commercial category can receive milestone-linked seed funding of up to Rs 15 crore.

3. Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) are eligible for the first track (national security).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct: Track 1 is for national security and critical infrastructure. Statement 2 is correct: Startups and MSMEs can receive seed funding up to Rs 15 crore or 50% of project cost. Statement 3 is incorrect: The article says OCIs are eligible for the second track (commercial), not the first track.

Question 20

According to the article, what was the percentage decrease in employment under the VB-GRAM G Act in July and August 2026 compared to the average of the preceding five years under MGNREGA?

Accepted Answer

68%, The article clearly states a 68% decrease in employment in July and August 2026 compared with the average of the preceding five years. The other options are close distractors but incorrect.

Question 21

How many beds will the multi-specialty hospital at the Tata IISc Medical School have?

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832, The article states that the foundation stone for the 832-bed non-profit multi-specialty hospital at IISc Bengaluru was laid in June 2022. The other options are close distractors: 450-bed is the size of IIT Kanpur's hospital, while 750-bed is a target mentioned for IIT Kharagpur's original plan.

Question 22

What is the seed funding limit for startups designing commercial chips under Semicon 2.0?

Accepted Answer

Up to ₹15 crore, The article states: 'Start-ups and MSMEs designing commercial chips can receive seed funding of up to Rs 15 crore, or 50% of project cost, whichever is lower.'

Question 23

According to the April 2026 study published in Nature, how many hanging glaciers have been identified in the Alaknanda basin of the Garhwal Himalayas?

Accepted Answer

219, The study by Ashim Sattar and Nandu Krishnan, published in Nature in April 2026, inventoried 219 hanging glaciers in the Alaknanda basin, with nearly a third concentrated in the Upper Alaknanda basin. This is a key data point for Prelims.

Question 24

What is the percentage of deployment-linked incentive (reimbursement) offered under Semicon 2.0 for eligible chips?

Accepted Answer

9% of net sales, The article states that eligible semiconductor IP, chips and SoCs will receive a reimbursement equivalent to 9% of their net sales for five years, capped at Rs 30 crore per application.

Question 25

What is the primary reason the authors argue that the VB-GRAM G Act violates the doctrine of non-retrogression?

Accepted Answer

It replaces a demand-driven right-to-work framework with a budget-capped model, diluting the existing right., The doctrine of non-retrogression prohibits the state from taking measures that deliberately undo a realized right. MGNREGA provided a statutory, demand-driven right to work. The VB-GRAM G Act, by imposing arbitrary caps and delinking wages, has weakened this right, thus violating the doctrine. Options A and D are opposite of what the Act does, and B is incorrect as the burden is shifted to states.

Question 26

What is the primary advantage of the 'integrated campus model' for medical education adopted by some IITs, as opposed to the 'research partnership model'?

Accepted Answer

Complete curriculum control and seamless continuity, The integrated campus model, where the institute builds and manages its own hospital, guarantees complete curriculum control and seamless continuity, as highlighted in the article. The research partnership model offers lower capital expenditure and regulatory risk but relies on MoUs that can fade with leadership changes.

Question 27

What is the primary objective of the Semicon 2.0 programme?

Accepted Answer

To build a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem including design, manufacturing, and supply chain, The programme covers six pillars from design to supply chain, aiming to build indigenous capability across the entire semiconductor value chain, not just one segment.

Question 28

India's decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty 'in abeyance' was primarily driven by which of the following considerations?

Accepted Answer

The Pahalgam terrorist attack and Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism, The article states that after the Pahalgam terrorist attack in April 2025, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) decided to hold the treaty in abeyance until Pakistan credibly abjures support for cross-border terrorism. This is a foreign policy and security linkage, not a technical water dispute.

Question 29

What is the primary objective of the Semicon 2.0 programme?

Accepted Answer

To build Indian-owned intellectual property and fabless semiconductor companies, The article explicitly states that Semicon 2.0 seeks to build more Indian-owned IP and fabless companies, and to support the development of strategic semiconductor technologies and commercially viable chips.

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