Question 1

What topics are covered in the 2 September 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 2 September 2026 quiz covers International Relations, Polity, Defense, Governance with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 2 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 is primarily responsible for the construction of Diving Support Vessels like INS Nipun for the Indian Navy?

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Ministry of Defence, The Indian Navy is under the Ministry of Defence. INS Nipun was built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, a defence public sector undertaking, overseen by the Ministry of Defence.

Question 6

Which United Nations body issued the report acknowledging that global warming will exceed the 1.5°C threshold?

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United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), The article explicitly states the report was issued by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The IPCC provides scientific assessments, the UNFCCC is the treaty framework, and the WMO focuses on weather and climate. This is a direct static linkage question from the news.

Question 7

Which ministry is primarily responsible for formulating and implementing policies related to crude oil imports in India?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is the nodal ministry for all matters related to exploration, production, refining, and import of crude oil and petroleum products in India.

Question 8

According to the article, how many member countries does the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation currently have?

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10, The article states that the SCO consists of 10 member countries: India, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus. Afghanistan and Mongolia are observer states, not members. Hence option B is correct.

Question 9

Which constitutional article is the basis for the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955?

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Article 17, Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form. Parliament gave effect to this article through the Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955, which was later renamed the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955.

Question 10

Which organization released the report that declares the 1.5°C breach inevitable?

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UNEP, The article explicitly states it is a 'new UNEP report' by the UN Environment Programme. IPCC is a different body that assesses climate science, but this report is from UNEP.

Question 11

Which intergovernmental organization adopted the 'Bishkek Declaration' in 2026?

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Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), The Bishkek Declaration was adopted at the SCO leaders' summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The SCO includes India, Pakistan, Iran, Russia, China, and Central Asian countries. The other options are regional groupings but not related to this declaration.

Question 12

Which Central Asian country maintains permanent neutrality and is not a strategic partner of India as per the article?

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Turkmenistan, The article explicitly states that India has established strategic partnerships with all Central Asian countries except Turkmenistan, which maintains permanent neutrality. This is a key static GK point about Turkmenistan's unique foreign policy status.

Question 13

Which article of the Constitution deals with the suspension of a chairperson or member of a State Public Service Commission?

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Article 317, Article 317 provides for the removal and suspension of members of Public Service Commissions. Specifically, Article 317(2) empowers the Governor to suspend a chairperson or member of a State Public Service Commission pending a reference to the President.

Question 14

Which organizations' assessments were cited by Nepal's Foreign Minister regarding the emission shares of India, China, and the US?

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Both UNEP and IPCC, The article mentions 'assessments by the UN Environment Programme and the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change' as the source for the 45-48% emission share. These are the two key UN bodies on environment and climate science.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO):

1. The SCO summit in 2026 was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

2. The SCO currently has 11 member countries including Belarus.

3. PM Modi stated that resolution of conflicts is possible only through dialogue and diplomacy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1 and 3 only, Statement 1 is correct as the summit was in Bishkek. Statement 2 is incorrect: the article states 10 members (including Belarus). Statement 3 is correct as PM Modi said exactly that. Hence option C.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the recent UNEP report on global warming:

1. The report acknowledges that the world will cross the 1.5°C warming threshold within the next few years.

2. The report recommends a new strategy called 'overshoot', which involves preventing warming entirely to avoid any climate impacts.

3. The report warns of irreversible 'tipping points' such as the loss of the Amazon rainforest and the West Antarctic ice sheet.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the report says the 1.5°C threshold will be crossed 'in the next few years'. Statement 2 is incorrect because the 'overshoot' strategy does not aim to prevent warming entirely; it acknowledges that warming will exceed the limit and focuses on managing the peak and cooling back down. Statement 3 is correct as the report explicitly warns of tipping points including the loss of the Amazon rainforest and the West Antarctic ice sheet.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding India's crude oil imports in August 2026:

1. India's total oil imports declined by over 8% from July.

2. Russia's share in India's crude imports fell to 45% from 55.9% in July.

3. Indian refineries faced no maintenance shutdowns during August.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct: total imports fell 8.4% from July. Statement 2 is correct: Russia's share dropped to 45% from 55.9%. Statement 3 is incorrect: the article mentions 'maintenance shutdowns at a few Indian refineries' contributed to lower crude intake.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding the Bishkek Declaration of the SCO Summit 2026:

1. The declaration emphasizes that double standards in the fight against terrorism are unacceptable.

2. The declaration supported military strikes on the territory of Iran.

3. The declaration reaffirms that the SCO is a military-political bloc.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1, Statement 1 is correct: The declaration clearly states that double standards in the fight against terrorism are unacceptable. Statement 2 is incorrect: The declaration condemns military strikes on Iran, not supports them. Statement 3 is incorrect: The declaration explicitly says the SCO is not a military-political bloc. Hence only statement 1 is correct.

Question 19

Consider the following statements:

1. Article 17 of the Constitution defines 'untouchability' in explicit terms.

2. The Supreme Court in Sukanya Shantha v Union of India (2024) held that Article 17 rejects caste-based notions of purity and pollution.

3. The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 was originally enacted as the Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect because the Constitution does not define 'untouchability'. Statement 2 is correct as per the SC's ruling in Sukanya Shantha (2024). Statement 3 is correct - the Act was originally the Untouchability (Offences) Act, 1955, and was renamed in 1976.

Question 20

What was India's GDP growth rate in the first quarter of 2026-27, according to the article?

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7.8%, The article mentions GDP growth of 7.8% in the first quarter, which exceeded the median forecast of 6.8% and the RBI's revised projection of 7%.

Question 21

According to the UNEP report, what is the projected peak warming in the most optimistic scenario if countries pursue ambitious climate goals?

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1.8°C around mid-century, The article states that 'the most optimistic scenario has warming peaking at 1.8 degrees (3.2 degrees Fahrenheit) around mid-century if countries pursue ambitious climate goals'. 2.6°C is the projection for current policies by 2100, not the optimistic peak.

Question 22

According to Kpler data, what was the exact percentage decline in India's Russian oil imports from July to August 2026?

Accepted Answer

26.3%, The article states: 'India imported 2.08 million bpd of Russian oil in August, down 26.3% from July's record levels of 2.82 million bpd.' The headline 26% is a rounded figure, but the precise data is 26.3%.

Question 23

What was the theme of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit held in Bishkek in 2026?

Accepted Answer

25 Years of the SCO: Together for Sustainable Peace, Development and Prosperity, The article explicitly mentions that the summit theme was '25 Years of the SCO: Together for Sustainable Peace, Development and Prosperity'. This theme marked the 25th anniversary of the organization's founding. The other options are not mentioned in the article.

Question 24

Under which section of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 is insulting a member of a Scheduled Caste on the ground of untouchability punishable?

Accepted Answer

Section 7(1)(d), Section 7(1)(d) of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 punishes a person who insults or attempts to insult, on the ground of 'untouchability', a member of a Scheduled Caste. Section 3(1)(r) belongs to the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.

Question 25

What is the primary operational purpose of a Diving Support Vessel (DSV) like INS Nipun?

Accepted Answer

Submarine rescue and deep-sea diving support, The article states that DSVs support complex underwater operations including deep-sea diving, underwater intervention, and submarine rescue capabilities. INS Nipun is specifically designed for these missions.

Question 26

What is the primary shift in the climate strategy proposed by the new UNEP report?

Accepted Answer

To manage a temporary 'overshoot' of the 1.5°C limit and then cool the planet back below it, The article explains the new strategy is to 'prepare for and navigate a future' where the globe crosses the 1.5°C limit (overshoot), limits the peak, and then cools down. This represents a significant shift from a pure prevention strategy to one of managing a temporary exceedance and then returning to the target.

Question 27

What is the primary reason for India's increased imports of Venezuelan oil in August 2026?

Accepted Answer

US allowed commodity traders to sell Venezuelan oil globally after political changes in Venezuela, The article explains that after the US captured Venezuela's president and Washington took control of the oil sector, commodity traders were authorised to sell Venezuelan oil globally, which had been under sanctions. This enabled India to resume imports.

Question 28

What is the primary implication of the Bishkek Declaration's stance on the Iran situation for India's foreign policy?

Accepted Answer

India must align with the SCO's condemnation of US-Israel actions, which runs counter to its strong ties with Israel, The article notes that the declaration condemns military strikes on Iran, which is important because India has strong ties with Israel. The criticism of the US and Israel is not the norm for Delhi, creating a diplomatic challenge. Option B captures this tension, while other options are not directly supported by the article.

Question 29

What is the primary legal test to determine whether a 'purification' ritual after a Dalit person's use of a venue amounts to untouchability under Article 17?

Accepted Answer

Whether the ritual was connected to caste-based notions of pollution, As per the Supreme Court's reasoning in Sukanya Shantha (2024), Article 17 targets caste-based ideas of purity and pollution. The key question is whether the purification was linked to caste-based notions attached to the person's touch or presence, not merely whether it caused offence.

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