Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 4 September 2026MCQs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams
Practice the Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 4 September 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 International Relations, Polity, Environment and Science Tech.
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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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Q1The Bar Council of India (BCI) is established under which Act?
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The Bar Council of India (BCI) is established under which Act?
Answer: The Advocates Act, 1961
As per the article, the Bar Council of India is a statutory body created by Parliament under the Advocates Act, 1961. It regulates and represents the Indian Bar and consists of members from State Bar Councils, the Attorney General, and the Solicitor General.
International Relations · Polity · Environment · Science Tech · easy
Q2Which body is designated as the 'academic authority' under Section 23 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act)?
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Which body is designated as the 'academic authority' under Section 23 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act)?
Answer: National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)
The Supreme Court judgment explicitly states that the 'academic authority' contemplated under Section 23 of the RTE Act is the Council established under the National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993, i.e., the NCTE. NCERT is a research body, UGC oversees higher education, and AICTE regulates technical education.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · easy
Q3Which body developed the 'Jadui Pitara' (magic box) toy-based pedagogy mentioned in the article?
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Which body developed the 'Jadui Pitara' (magic box) toy-based pedagogy mentioned in the article?
Answer: NCERT
The article explicitly states that 'NCERT has developed toy-based pedagogy and has named it the Jadui Pitara'. NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) is the apex body for curriculum development in India.
Social Issues · Governance · easy
Q4Which department has been designated as the nodal department for GLOF hazard assessment and mitigation studies in Sikkim?
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Which department has been designated as the nodal department for GLOF hazard assessment and mitigation studies in Sikkim?
Answer: Sikkim Department of Science and Technology
The article states that Sikkim's Department of Science and Technology was designated the nodal department for GLOF hazard assessment and mitigation studies in February 2025. NDMA and CWC are involved in DPR preparation but are not the nodal body at the state level.
Environment · Geography · Disaster Management · easy
Q5Which international agreement sets the 1.5°C global warming goal as a key target?
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Which international agreement sets the 1.5°C global warming goal as a key target?
Answer: Paris Agreement
The 1.5°C target was established under Article 2 of the Paris Agreement (2015), which aims to limit global warming to well below 2°C and pursue efforts to limit it to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
Environment · International Relations · easy
Q6Which intergovernmental organisation held its 25th anniversary summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, as mentioned in the news?
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Which intergovernmental organisation held its 25th anniversary summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, as mentioned in the news?
Answer: Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
The article specifically states that PM Modi attended the annual meeting of SCO leaders in Bishkek, marking 25 years of the Eurasian grouping. BRICS, NATO, and UN are different organisations.
International Relations · Security · easy
Q7Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the RAKSHA framework?
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Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the RAKSHA framework?
Answer: Ministry of Defence
The RAKSHA framework was unveiled by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, indicating that the Ministry of Defence is the nodal ministry for its implementation. The framework integrates defence diplomacy with foreign policy, but the lead remains with the Ministry of Defence.
International Relations · Security · Governance · easy
Q8Which committee presented the report 'Affordability and Accessibility of Healthcare Facilities in Public and Private Sector' to Parliament?
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Which committee presented the report 'Affordability and Accessibility of Healthcare Facilities in Public and Private Sector' to Parliament?
Answer: Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare
The article explicitly mentions the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare as the body that presented the report with 368 recommendations. The other options are plausible but not mentioned in the article.
Social Issues · Governance · easy
Q9Which organization conducted the Gadchiroli field trial that demonstrated the effectiveness of home-based neonatal care?
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Which organization conducted the Gadchiroli field trial that demonstrated the effectiveness of home-based neonatal care?
Answer: Society for Education, Action and Research in Community Health (SEARCH)
The article explicitly states that the Gadchiroli field trial was conducted by the Society for Education, Action and Research in Community Health (SEARCH). SEARCH is a community health research organization founded by Dr. Abhay Bang.
Social Issues · Governance · easy
Q10Which organization released the new series of National Accounts Statistics (NAS) mentioned in the article?
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Which organization released the new series of National Accounts Statistics (NAS) mentioned in the article?
Answer: National Statistical Office (NSO)
The article states that the National Statistical Office (NSO) released the new series of National Accounts Statistics early this year. The other bodies are not associated with the release of NAS.
Economy · Governance · easy
Q11Consider the following statements regarding the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope:
1. It is named after the 'mother of Hubble' and was launched on a SpaceX rocket.
2. It will operate from Lagrange Point 1 (L1), located about 1.5 million km from Earth.
3. One of its scientific goals is to study gravitational lensing to map dark matter.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope:
1. It is named after the 'mother of Hubble' and was launched on a SpaceX rocket.
2. It will operate from Lagrange Point 1 (L1), located about 1.5 million km from Earth.
3. One of its scientific goals is to study gravitational lensing to map dark matter.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct: Roman Telescope is named after Nancy Grace Roman (mother of Hubble) and launched on a SpaceX rocket. Statement 2 is incorrect: It operates from Lagrange Point 2 (L2), not L1, located about 1.2 million km from Earth. Statement 3 is correct: It will measure gravitational lensing to create a 3D map of galaxy distribution and study dark matter.
International Relations · Polity · Environment · Science Tech · hard
Q12Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court judgment on the NCTE Public Notice:
1. The Supreme Court upheld the Public Notice issued by the Member Secretary of the NCTE Executive Committee requiring TEIs to file annual Performance Appraisal Reports.
2. The Delhi High Court had earlier declared the Public Notice as valid and lawful.
3. The Supreme Court added Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) and NCTE as the sixth and seventh duty-bearers for ensuring quality elementary education.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court judgment on the NCTE Public Notice:
1. The Supreme Court upheld the Public Notice issued by the Member Secretary of the NCTE Executive Committee requiring TEIs to file annual Performance Appraisal Reports.
2. The Delhi High Court had earlier declared the Public Notice as valid and lawful.
3. The Supreme Court added Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) and NCTE as the sixth and seventh duty-bearers for ensuring quality elementary education.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct as the SC held the Public Notice legal and valid. Statement 2 is incorrect – the Delhi High Court had set aside the notice as arbitrary and illegal, not upheld it. Statement 3 is correct as the SC explicitly added TEIs and NCTE as the sixth and seventh duty-bearers. Hence option C is correct.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · hard
Q13Consider the following statements regarding teacher training reforms in India:
1. The National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST) are being implemented through the existing 2-year D.El.Ed and B.Ed programmes.
2. Madhya Pradesh improved training consistency by reducing the number of training cascades from three to two.
3. The NISHTHA programme provides certification courses for teachers at the elementary, secondary, and FLN levels.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding teacher training reforms in India:
1. The National Professional Standards for Teachers (NPST) are being implemented through the existing 2-year D.El.Ed and B.Ed programmes.
2. Madhya Pradesh improved training consistency by reducing the number of training cascades from three to two.
3. The NISHTHA programme provides certification courses for teachers at the elementary, secondary, and FLN levels.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 2 and 3
Statement 1 is incorrect: The article states that NEP 2020 envisions a four-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) to meet NPST benchmarks, not the existing D.El.Ed/B.Ed. Statement 2 is correct: MP reduced cascades from three to two. Statement 3 is correct: NISHTHA provides certification courses at elementary, secondary, and FLN levels.
Social Issues · Governance · hard
Q14According to the WMO warning, how many degrees Celsius above normal did the sea surface temperature anomaly reach in the Nino 3.4 region in July 2026?
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According to the WMO warning, how many degrees Celsius above normal did the sea surface temperature anomaly reach in the Nino 3.4 region in July 2026?
Answer: 2.0°C
The article states: 'this temperature index value surpassed 1.5 degrees Celsius above normal during May-July and further escalated 2 degrees Celsius above normal in July.' Option A (1.5°C) was earlier in May-July, but the July value was 2°C. Options C and D are not mentioned.
International Relations · Polity · Environment · Science Tech · medium
Q15On which date was the Public Notice issued by the Member Secretary of the NCTE Executive Committee that was challenged in this case?
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On which date was the Public Notice issued by the Member Secretary of the NCTE Executive Committee that was challenged in this case?
Answer: September 22, 2019
The article clearly states that the Public Notice was issued on September 22, 2019. March 13, 2023 is the date of the Delhi High Court order. September 3, 2026 is the date of the Supreme Court judgment. January 13, 2026 is the date of the Dinesh Biwaji Ashtikar case.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · medium
Topics Covered
- International Relations
- Polity
- Environment
- Science Tech
- Governance
- Social Issues
- Geography
- Disaster Management
- Security
- Economy
Relevant for UPSC Prelims, MPSC, SSC CGL, Banking , Teaching and State PSC exams.
Articles Covered
- India-Belgium Boost Defence Ties; SC Limits BCI Powers; WMO Warns Super El Niño; NASA Roman Telescope
- SC Upholds NCTE Notice: TEIs Must File Annual Appraisal Reports Under RTE Act
- Teacher Training Reform: NEP 2020 4-Year ITEP, NPST, and FLN Tools for Viksit Bharat 2047
- Sikkim Identifies 40 High-Hazard Glacial Lakes, 16 in Category A at GLOF Risk
- UNEP Report: 1.5°C Overshoot Unavoidable, Peak at 1.8°C; Urges Shift to 'Approach from Above'
- SCO Summit 2026: PM Modi Attends Bishkek Meet; Declaration Condemns Attacks on Iran, Emphasizes Anti-Terrorism
- RAKSHA Framework: India Unveils 10-Year Defence Diplomacy Blueprint, Exports Hit ₹38,424 Cr
- Parliamentary Panel Flags 40 Crore 'Missing Middle' in Healthcare: 60% Inpatient Care Private, 16x Higher Childbirth Costs
- Gadchiroli Model: 62.2% Reduction in Neonatal Mortality; ASHA-Led Home Care Key to Decongesting SNCUs
- Manufacturing GVA: NSO's ₹38.6 Lakh Cr Estimate vs ASI-ASUSE ₹27.4 Lakh Cr Shows 40.9% Gap
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