Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 22 September 2026MCQs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams
Practice the Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 22 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 Economy, Science Tech, Environment and Infrastructure.
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Q1Which ministry is responsible for implementing the new scheme for lithium and nickel processing mentioned in the news?
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Which ministry is responsible for implementing the new scheme for lithium and nickel processing mentioned in the news?
Answer: Ministry of Mines
The news directly quotes Mines Secretary Keshav Chandra announcing the scheme at the FIMI AGM. The Ministry of Mines is the nodal body for mineral policy, exploration, and processing in India.
Economy · Science Tech · Environment · Infrastructure · easy
Q2The National Testing Agency (NTA) functions under which ministry?
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) functions under which ministry?
Answer: Ministry of Education
NTA is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education, established in 2017 to conduct entrance examinations for higher education. The article mentions the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, confirming the ministry's oversight.
Polity · Governance · Security · easy
Q3Which constitutional body is responsible for the conduct of elections and preparation of electoral rolls in India?
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Which constitutional body is responsible for the conduct of elections and preparation of electoral rolls in India?
Answer: Election Commission of India
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is an autonomous constitutional authority under Article 324 that supervises all electoral processes, including the preparation and revision of electoral rolls.
Polity · Governance · easy
Q4According to the article, what is the primary raw material needed to produce phosphorus (P) for fertilisers?
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According to the article, what is the primary raw material needed to produce phosphorus (P) for fertilisers?
Answer: Rock phosphate
The article states that the primary raw material for phosphorus is rock phosphate, which must be reacted with sulphuric acid to become water-soluble and usable as fertiliser.
Economy · International Relations · Agriculture · easy
Q5Which Act governs clinical establishments in states that have adopted it, and is referenced in the Health Ministry advisory on stem cell therapy?
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Which Act governs clinical establishments in states that have adopted it, and is referenced in the Health Ministry advisory on stem cell therapy?
Answer: Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010
The Health Ministry advisory was issued to States and Union Territories that have adopted the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010. The Act provides for registration, standards, and penalties for non-compliance, including cancellation of registration under Sections 32 and 40.
Science Tech · Health · Polity · easy
Q6Consider the following statements regarding the critical mineral processing strategy:
1. Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh are identified for rare earth processing.
2. Odisha has been chosen for lithium processing due to its own reserves.
3. Maharashtra is set to focus on lithium processing.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the critical mineral processing strategy:
1. Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh are identified for rare earth processing.
2. Odisha has been chosen for lithium processing due to its own reserves.
3. Maharashtra is set to focus on lithium processing.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct: Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh are focusing on rare earths. Statement 2 is incorrect: Odisha is for nickel, not lithium. Statement 3 is correct: Maharashtra is set to focus on lithium. Hence option B is correct.
Economy · Science Tech · Environment · Infrastructure · hard
Q7Consider the following statements regarding the NTA overhaul:
1. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has deployed 39 personnel at the new NTA office.
2. The High-Level Committee of Experts (HLCE) was chaired by Nandan Nilekani.
3. The new NTA office is located at Minto Road in Central Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the NTA overhaul:
1. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has deployed 39 personnel at the new NTA office.
2. The High-Level Committee of Experts (HLCE) was chaired by Nandan Nilekani.
3. The new NTA office is located at Minto Road in Central Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct as the article says CISF deployed 39 personnel. Statement 2 is incorrect – the HLCE was chaired by K Radhakrishnan, while Nandan Nilekani chairs the High-Powered Task Force (HPTF). Statement 3 is correct – the new office is at Government of India Press building, Minto Road.
Polity · Governance · Security · hard
Q8Consider the following statements regarding the SIR process of the Election Commission:
1. In West Bengal, out of over 38 lakh appeals, only about 3.2% were disposed of by early September 2026.
2. The inclusion rate in decided appeals was nearly 93%, indicating that most deletions were justified.
3. In Delhi, the draft roll recorded fewer electors than those who voted in the February 2025 Assembly election.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the SIR process of the Election Commission:
1. In West Bengal, out of over 38 lakh appeals, only about 3.2% were disposed of by early September 2026.
2. The inclusion rate in decided appeals was nearly 93%, indicating that most deletions were justified.
3. In Delhi, the draft roll recorded fewer electors than those who voted in the February 2025 Assembly election.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct as per the article: 1,22,000 out of 38 lakh appeals disposed (3.2%). Statement 2 is incorrect: the high inclusion rate (93%) actually indicates that most deletions were WRONGFUL, not justified. Statement 3 is correct: The Hindu's analysis found that in 24 of Delhi's 70 constituencies, draft roll has fewer electors than those who voted in Feb 2025 election.
Polity · Governance · hard
Q9According to the news, what percentage of global critical mineral processing is controlled by China?
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According to the news, what percentage of global critical mineral processing is controlled by China?
Answer: 90%
The article explicitly states that China controls 90% of global critical mineral processing. This underscores India's strategic vulnerability and the need for domestic processing capacity.
Economy · Science Tech · Environment · Infrastructure · medium
Q10According to the Centre's affidavit, how many senior positions at the joint secretary level are being created for NTA?
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According to the Centre's affidavit, how many senior positions at the joint secretary level are being created for NTA?
Answer: 5
The article states 'creating five senior positions at the joint secretary level'. Option A (2) refers to joint directors posted under Central Staffing Scheme. Option C (14) is the total number of officers posted in August 2026. Option D (39) is the number of CISF personnel.
Polity · Governance · Security · medium
Q11According to the article, how many electors were flagged for 'logical discrepancies' in Delhi during the SIR process?
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According to the article, how many electors were flagged for 'logical discrepancies' in Delhi during the SIR process?
Answer: 19.33 lakh
The article states: 'In Delhi, this 'mapping' has put 13.79 lakh electors under notice with a further 19.33 lakh flagged for 'logical discrepancies' on undefined grounds.' So 19.33 lakh is the correct number for those flagged for logical discrepancies.
Polity · Governance · medium
Q12What was the approximate year-on-year price increase in US diesel as mentioned in the article?
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What was the approximate year-on-year price increase in US diesel as mentioned in the article?
Answer: 76.2%
The article states that US diesel prices are at a record $6.5-plus a gallon, up 76.2% year-on-year. The 55% figure refers to Brent crude, not diesel.
Economy · International Relations · Agriculture · medium
Q13How many paediatric indications are on the Health Ministry's approved list for stem cell therapy?
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How many paediatric indications are on the Health Ministry's approved list for stem cell therapy?
Answer: 14
The article states that the Ministry's current approved list covers 18 adult and 14 paediatric indications. The correct number for paediatric indications is 14, making option A correct. Options 18 and 20 are distractors; 12 is not mentioned.
Science Tech · Health · Polity · medium
Q14Which body issued the Standard on Sustainability Assurance (SSA) 5000?
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Which body issued the Standard on Sustainability Assurance (SSA) 5000?
Answer: Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
The article explicitly states that ICAI issued SSA 5000. SEBI introduced BRSR, RBI handles banking regulation, and ISSB is an international body. ICAI is the statutory body for accounting and auditing standards in India.
Economy · Environment · Banking Regulation · easy
Q15Which department is primarily responsible for implementing Jal Jeevan Mission in Jammu and Kashmir?
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Which department is primarily responsible for implementing Jal Jeevan Mission in Jammu and Kashmir?
Answer: Jal Shakti Department
The article mentions that contracts were largely executed by agents or subordinate staff of JJM/Jal Shakti Department, indicating that the Jal Shakti Department is the implementing agency for JJM in J&K. The other options are not mentioned in the article.
Governance · Social Issues · Infrastructure · easy
Topics Covered
- Economy
- Science Tech
- Environment
- Infrastructure
- Polity
- Governance
- Security
- International Relations
- Agriculture
- Health
- Banking Regulation
- Social Issues
Relevant for UPSC Prelims, MPSC, SSC CGL, Banking , Teaching and State PSC exams.
Articles Covered
- Govt to Launch Lithium-Nickel Scheme; 4 States Identified for Critical Mineral Processing
- Centre Overhauls NTA with CISF, AI Monitoring & HLCE Reforms After NEET-UG Leak
- ECI SIR Process: 93% Inclusion Rate in WB Appeals; SC Hearing on Voter Deletions in Delhi & WB
- Global Refinery Attacks Spike Sulphur Prices Above $1,000/Tonne; Threatens India's Phosphatic Fertiliser Supply
- Stem Cell Therapy for Autism Restricted to Clinical Trials; Health Ministry Advisory Follows SC Order
- ICAI Issues SSA 5000 for Sustainability Assurance, Effective April 1, 2027
- J&K House Committee Flags ₹1100 Cr Irregularities in Jal Jeevan Mission, Seeks Probe
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