Question 1

What topics are covered in the 12 September 2026 current affairs quiz?

Accepted Answer

The 12 September 2026 quiz covers International Relations, Economy, Security, Geography with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 12 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 of the following countries is NOT a member of BRICS as of 2026?

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Turkey, As per the article, BRICS has 11 members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Indonesia (joined Jan 2025). Turkey is not a member.

Question 6

Which ministry is primarily responsible for the Border Security Force (BSF) mentioned in the article on drone smuggling in Punjab?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Home Affairs, The Border Security Force (BSF) is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), not the Ministry of Defence. BSF guards India's international borders during peacetime.

Question 7

Which of the following countries is NOT an original member of the BRICS grouping?

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South Africa, South Africa joined BRICS later in 2010, making it a later entrant. The original 'BRIC' grouping (2001) consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, and China. The article mentions South Africa as a 'later entrant' to the grouping.

Question 8

Which Indian ministry is primarily responsible for the implementation and negotiation of the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty (Farakka Treaty) with Bangladesh?

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Ministry of Jal Shakti, The Ministry of Jal Shakti is the nodal ministry for water resources management and inter-state/inter-country water disputes in India. It handles the technical and policy aspects of the Farakka Treaty, though the Ministry of External Affairs handles diplomatic negotiations.

Question 9

Which ministry/department is primarily responsible for India's engagement with the BRICS grouping?

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Ministry of External Affairs, As per the article, India's BRICS summit preparation was led by the Ministry of External Affairs, which handles foreign policy and multilateral engagements. The ministry coordinates summits, meetings, and diplomatic outreach for groupings like BRICS.

Question 10

Which of the following straits connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and is a critical chokepoint for global oil trade?

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Bab el-Mandeb Strait, The Bab el-Mandeb Strait connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. It is one of the world's busiest shipping corridors and a strategic chokepoint for oil and trade. The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.

Question 11

Which ministry is primarily responsible for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Earth Sciences, The article states that 'Sagar Manthan' is being built for NCPOR under the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). NCPOR functions under MoES, which also administers the Deep Ocean Mission and other ocean-related programs.

Question 12

Which of the following is an artificial structure built on the Ganga River to divert water for port maintenance, and is mentioned in the context of Bihar's flood management challenges?

Accepted Answer

Farakka Barrage, The Farakka Barrage, commissioned in 1975 on the Ganga in West Bengal, was built to divert water to the Hooghly River to flush silt from the Kolkata port. The article mentions Bihar's contention that this barrage has altered the Ganga's flow regime and exacerbated silt accumulation and flood risks in the state.

Question 13

Which institution developed the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) mentioned in the article?

Accepted Answer

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), UPI was developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), an umbrella organisation for operating retail payment and settlement systems. While RBI regulates payment systems, NPCI is the developer and operator of UPI.

Question 14

Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing road safety measures and the Motor Vehicles Act in India?

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Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is the nodal ministry for road safety, motor vehicle regulation, and implementation of the Motor Vehicles Act. The Supreme Court in this news directed this ministry to consider the petition.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the India-EU Free Trade Agreement:

1. The European Commission has forwarded the FTA proposal to the European Council for approval.

2. The deal will eliminate tariffs on 96% of Indian goods exports to the EU.

3. The agreement requires consent from the European Parliament before it enters into force.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

1 and 3 only, Statement 1 is correct: Commission forwarded proposal to Council. Statement 2 is incorrect: the deal eliminates tariffs on 96% of EU goods exports to India, not Indian goods. Statement 3 is correct: Parliament consent is required. Hence option B.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding drone incursions in Punjab:

1. Since 2024, over 1,200 Pakistani drones have been intercepted by Indian security agencies.

2. The drones initially used simple radio-frequency control but now employ satellite communication and anti-jamming features.

3. The 'Baaz Akh' anti-drone system was launched by the central government in 2025.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statements 1 and 2 are correct as per the article: over 1,200 interceptions since 2024, and drone tech evolved from radio to satellite/anti-jamming. Statement 3 is incorrect: 'Baaz Akh' was launched by the Punjab state government (Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann), not the central government.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the India-China border standoff:

1. The 2020 clashes in eastern Ladakh resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian defence personnel.

2. The Doklam standoff occurred in 2017, before the 2020 Galwan clashes.

3. The Line of Actual Control (LAC) is a legally demarcated international boundary between India and China.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct: the article states 20 Indian personnel were killed in the June 2020 clashes. Statement 2 is correct: the Doklam standoff was in 2017, before the 2020 clashes. Statement 3 is incorrect: the LAC is a de facto border, not a legally demarcated boundary.

Question 18

According to the article, what percentage of global trade normally passes through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait?

Accepted Answer

12%, The article states that 'Around 12% of global trade usually passes through it.' 5% refers to oil and petroleum products. 20% is the approximate share of global oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Question 19

According to the article, what was the total number of Pakistani drones intercepted by the BSF and allied agencies in the year 2024 in Punjab?

Accepted Answer

294, The article explicitly states: 'Nearly 294 Pakistani drones were intercepted by the BSF and other allied agencies in Punjab in 2024'. 287 was the figure for 2025; 1,200 is the cumulative since 2024; 300 is an approximate monthly figure.

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