Question 1

What topics are covered in the 19 September 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 19 September 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, State Governance, International Relations with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 19 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

Under which central Act do state governments derive the power to make rules regulating the possession and sale of poisons like methanol?

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Poisons Act, 1919, The Poisons Act, 1919 is a central legislation that empowers state governments to make rules for the possession, sale, and transport of poisons. The Maharashtra Poisons Rules, 1972 were framed under this Act. The other options are not directly related to poison regulation.

Question 6

Which Indian ministry issued a statement clarifying that India will take all necessary measures to protect its trade and economic interests regarding the US tariff law on Russian oil?

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Ministry of External Affairs, The article quotes a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday (Sept 18, 2026) regarding the legislation. The MEA said the issue was discussed at high levels and India will protect its interests. Other ministries are involved, but the MEA leads diplomatic communications.

Question 7

The proposed Article 371(K) for Ladakh, as mentioned in the news, falls under which part of the Indian Constitution?

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Part XXI (Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions), Article 371 and its subsequent sub-clauses (371A to 371J) are located in Part XXI of the Indian Constitution, which deals with temporary, transitional, and special provisions for certain states. The news proposes adding a new article (371K) to this part, highlighting its constitutional nature.

Question 8

Which international treaty, as mentioned in the news, is the primary legal instrument defining 'grave breaches' that constitute war crimes?

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The Geneva Conventions of 1949, The article directly states that the UN mission examined whether actions violated IHL pursuant to the 1949 Geneva Conventions, which define 'grave breaches' like wilful killing and torture as war crimes.

Question 9

Which international financial institution exited Project mBridge in October 2024?

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Bank for International Settlements (BIS), The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), an international financial institution owned by central banks, exited Project mBridge on October 31, 2024, after hand-holding it since 2019. This is a key static fact from the article.

Question 10

Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in India?

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Ministry of Education, The Ministry of Education (formerly MHRD) is the nodal ministry for implementing NEP 2020. NITI Aayog advises but does not execute policy. The article discusses state-level implementation under this ministry's framework.

Question 11

Which of the following is a military alliance based on the principle of collective defense (Article 5)?

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), NATO is a military alliance of 31 countries founded on the principle of collective defense under Article 5, meaning an attack on one member is considered an attack on all. The EU is a political-economic union, the UN is an international organization for peace and cooperation, and the WTO deals with global trade rules.

Question 12

Which existing treaty provided the United States with rights to use military bases in Greenland before the new deal?

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1951 US-Denmark defense agreement, The article mentions that the US already had 'wide rights to fly over and use bases in Greenland, thanks to a treaty signed back in 1951.' The other options are not directly related to US basing rights in Greenland.

Question 13

Which agreement already gave the United States extensive military access to Greenland before the new security deal?

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1951 US-Denmark Defence Agreement, The article states that the 1951 defence agreement gave the US broad military access including free movement by land, sea, and air, and the right to establish defence areas. The 2004 agreement updated it, but the foundational agreement is 1951.

Question 14

Which provision of the UN Charter is invoked by the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement to justify collective self-defence?

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Article 51, The Mecca Pact is grounded in Article 51 of the UN Charter, which recognises the inherent right of individual and collective self-defence. Article 5 belongs to NATO, not the UN Charter.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court judgment on Maharashtra's methanol rules:

1. The court struck down Rules 18A and 18B of the Maharashtra Poisons Rules, 1972 as unconstitutional.

2. The court held that the mandatory addition of colourant and bitterant had a reasonable and proximate nexus with preventing hooch tragedies.

3. The court applied the proportionality test from the K.S. Puttaswamy case (2017).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: the Supreme Court struck down Rules 18A and 18B. Statement 2 is incorrect: the court specifically held that the requirement did NOT have a reasonable and proximate nexus with preventing misuse. Statement 3 is correct: the court applied the proportionality framework from K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017). Hence option C is correct.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the 'Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026':

1. The law imposes a blanket 500% tariff on countries buying Russian energy, as originally proposed.

2. The law gives the US President authority to waive the application of its provisions.

3. India imports over 88% of its crude oil needs and Russia accounts for nearly half of these imports.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect: the final law allows tariffs up to 100% (not 500%) on the top five buyers. The original draft had a 500% proposal, but the enacted law reduced it. Statement 2 is correct: the bill gives the President powers to waive provisions. Statement 3 is correct: the article states India depends on imports for over 88% of crude and Russia supplies nearly half.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the news on Ladakh:

1. The Centre has proposed a new constitutional provision, Article 371(K), for Ladakh.

2. The 1846 Treaty of Amritsar was signed between Maharaja Ranjit Singh and the British East India Company.

3. The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 allocated the waters of the eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the article explicitly mentions the Centre's proposal for Article 371(K). Statement 2 is incorrect because the Treaty of Amritsar (1846) was signed between the British East India Company and Raja Gulab Singh Dogra, not Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Statement 3 is correct as the article states the eastern rivers were allocated to India under the 1960 treaty. Hence, option C is correct.

Question 18

How many people died in the 1991 Mumbai hooch tragedy that led to the stricter methanol regulations in Maharashtra?

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93, The article explicitly states that around 93 people died in the 1991 Mumbai hooch tragedy after consuming spurious liquor containing methanol. This incident led to the constitution of the Parthasarthy Committee and subsequent amendments to the Maharashtra Poisons Rules.

Question 19

According to the article, what was India's Russian oil import volume in August 2026 (in million barrels per day)?

Accepted Answer

2.08 million bpd, The article cites vessel tracking data from Kpler: India imported 2.08 million barrels per day of Russian oil in August, accounting for 45% of total imports. The other options are distractors: 1.0 million bpd was the February 2026 level after US pressure, 1.5 million bpd is not mentioned, and 2.5 million bpd is close but incorrect.

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