Question 1

What topics are covered in the 26 September 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 26 September 2026 quiz covers Polity, Social Issues, State Governance, International Relations with 20 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 26 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 Act did the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Act, 2024 replace?

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Assam Moslem Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935, The article states that the 2024 Act replaced the British-era The Assam Moslem Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935. The other options are different laws: Special Marriage Act is a secular civil marriage law, the Shariat Application Act governs personal law, and there is no such 1950 Assam Act mentioned.

Question 6

Which ministry is primarily responsible for negotiating and signing trade agreements like the CEPA and FTA mentioned in the news?

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Ministry of Commerce and Industry, The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, through its Department of Commerce, is the nodal ministry for negotiating bilateral and multilateral trade agreements. Piyush Goyal, the Commerce and Industry Minister, is quoted in the article confirming the status of the India-US BTA.

Question 7

Which body formed the judicial commission to investigate illegal colonies in Meerut?

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Supreme Court of India, The Supreme Court, in its order, constituted the judicial commission led by former SC judge Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia. The commission was formed by the court, not the state government or any other authority.

Question 8

Which article of the Constitution of India vests the superintendence, direction and control of elections in the Election Commission?

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Article 324, Article 324 provides for an Election Commission for the superintendence, direction and control of elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President. Article 326 deals with adult suffrage, Article 329 bars courts from interfering in electoral matters, and Article 352 deals with national emergency.

Question 9

Which country's Foreign Minister was elected President of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly?

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Bangladesh, The article states that Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman was elected as President of the 81st UNGA session. He will oversee the selection of the next UNSG.

Question 10

Which regulatory body proposed the insurance reforms involving commission caps and Expense of Management reductions?

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Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), IRDAI is the statutory regulator for the insurance sector in India, established under the IRDA Act, 1999. It issued the consultation paper titled ‘Recalibrating Economics of Insurance Distribution’ proposing the reforms.

Question 11

Which US legislation, signed into law on September 18, 2026, allows 100% tariffs on top buyers of Russian energy?

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Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, The news explicitly mentions that on September 18, 2026, Trump signed into law the 'Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026', which allows 100% tariffs on top buyers of Russian energy, primarily China and India. The Busan Agreement is the US-China trade truce, not a US law.

Question 12

Which body adopted India’s ‘No-First Use’ strategic posture in 2003?

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Cabinet Committee on Security, The article states that in 2003, India’s Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) adopted the ‘No-First Use’ strategic posture for the nation’s official nuclear doctrine. The CCS is a key decision-making body on national security and is chaired by the Prime Minister.

Question 13

Which constitutional article provides for the establishment of the Election Commission of India?

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Article 324, Article 324 of the Constitution establishes the Election Commission and vests it with superintendence, direction, and control of elections. Article 356 deals with President's Rule, Article 280 with Finance Commission, and Article 352 with National Emergency.

Question 14

Consider the following statements regarding the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Act, 2024:

1. The Act applies to any Muslim marriage solemnised within Assam, including those solemnised before the commencement of the Act.

2. The Act overrides Muslim personal law in matters of marriage registration.

3. The bride must have completed 18 years and the groom 21 years at the time of solemnisation for registration.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: the Act applies to marriages solemnised before or after its commencement. Statement 2 is incorrect: Section 26 states the Act is in addition to, and not in derogation of, prevailing Muslim personal laws. Statement 3 is correct as per Section 3 conditions (bride 18, groom 21). Hence option C is correct.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the proposed trade pacts:

1. The India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is likely to be signed in December 2026.

2. The India-EU Free Trade Agreement will be signed in Miami during the G20 Summit.

3. The India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement has been described as 'done and dusted' by the Commerce Minister.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: the article states the India-Canada CEPA is likely to be finalised and signed in December. Statement 2 is incorrect: the India-EU FTA is to be signed in Brussels, not Miami. Statement 3 is correct: Piyush Goyal said the India-US trade pact was 'done and dusted'. Hence option C is correct.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's order on illegal constructions in Meerut:

1. The court ordered sealing of 16,726 illegal structures in Zone-A of Meerut.

2. Out of the 44 initially sealed properties, 24 were demolished.

3. The judicial commission will investigate why the Meerut Development Authority remained inactive for over five years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: the SC ordered sealing of 16,726 structures in Zone-A. Statement 2 is incorrect: out of 44 sealed properties, 20 were demolished, not 24. Statement 3 is correct: the commission will probe the inaction of MDA over five years. Hence option C is correct.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the US-China summit covered in the article:

1. The summit resulted in a major breakthrough in economic relations with detailed trade agreements.

2. Both leaders identified artificial intelligence as an area for cooperation.

3. US Trade Representative said details of limited trade agreements would be released on Monday.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 2 and 3, Statement 1 is incorrect because the article says the summit was 'heavy on symbolism but light on substance' and 'without any big breakthrough'. Statement 2 is correct: 'both leaders identified artificial intelligence as an area for cooperation'. Statement 3 is correct: US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said details would be released on Monday.

Question 18

What is the maximum imprisonment term for making or signing a false marriage certificate under Section 18 of the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Act, 2024?

Accepted Answer

2 years, Section 18 states that anyone who makes or signs a false marriage certificate can face imprisonment up to two years, or a fine up to ₹10,000, or both. Options 1 year, 3 years, and 6 months are distractors; 1 year is the penalty for knowingly registering an invalid marriage (Section 19), not for false certificates.

Question 19

On what dates is the G20 Summit scheduled to be held in Miami in December 2026?

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December 14-15, The article explicitly mentions that the G20 leaders' summit in Miami is scheduled for December 14-15, 2026. The other dates are distractors.

Question 20

According to the status report, how many illegal structures were identified as 'residential-cum-non residential' in Zone-A of Meerut?

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874, The article states that out of 16,726 structures, 874 were residential-cum-non-residential. The other options are: 2,945 (non-residential), 12,907 (residential), and 16,726 (total). Thus 874 is correct.

Question 21

According to the article, what is India's target length of high-speed corridors (expressways) by 2036-37 under Vision 2047?

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50,000 km, The article states: 'India targets 50,000 km of high-speed corridors by 2036-37 under Vision 2047.' The total length built by December 2025 was 3,052 km. The other options are plausible distractors but only 50,000 km is mentioned.

Question 22

According to the article, how many conflicts were recorded across how many countries in 2025?

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65 conflicts across 35 countries, The article explicitly states 'one study recorded more than 65 conflicts across 35 countries in 2025, the highest since 1946'. This is a key data point for prelims.

Question 23

According to IRDAI’s proposed reforms, what is the target Expense of Management (EoM) limit for life insurers as a percentage of gross direct premium income, to be achieved over a five-year period?

Accepted Answer

12.5%, The article states the proposed EoM reduction target for life insurers is 12.5% of gross direct premium income, and for general insurers it is 20%, to be achieved over five years with interim limits for 2028-29.

Question 24

What was the value of the US arms sale to Taiwan that was paused under Chinese pressure, as mentioned in the article?

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$14 billion, The article explicitly states: 'The US has paused the sale of a record $14-billion dollar arms sale to Taiwan amid Chinese pressure.' The other options are close distractors but only $14 billion is correct as per the news.

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