Question 1

What topics are covered in the 25 August 2026 current affairs quiz?

Accepted Answer

The 25 August 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, Social Issues, International Relations with 25 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 25 August 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 Article of the Constitution of India allows the state to impose reasonable restrictions on freedom of speech in the interest of defamation?

Accepted Answer

Article 19(2), Article 19(1)(a) guarantees freedom of speech, while Article 19(2) lists the grounds on which reasonable restrictions can be imposed, including defamation. Article 21 protects the right to life and personal liberty, which includes reputation. Article 14 is the right to equality. Hence, Article 19(2) is the correct answer.

Question 6

Who is the U.S. Trade Representative mentioned in the article as commenting on Canada's auto production?

Accepted Answer

Jamieson Greer, The article explicitly quotes U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. He is the current USTR under President Trump. The other options are former USTRs or officials not mentioned in the article.

Question 7

Which ministry is primarily responsible for the negotiation and signing of the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty with Bangladesh?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of External Affairs, International treaties are negotiated by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The Ministry of Jal Shakti handles domestic water resources, but the treaty is a bilateral diplomatic instrument under MEA's purview.

Question 8

Which US government department announced the expanded economic sanctions on Iran as per the news?

Accepted Answer

Department of Treasury, The article states that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled the new sanctions. The US Treasury Department is responsible for economic sanctions and financial enforcement, making option B correct.

Question 9

Who is the chairman of the joint parliamentary committee examining the 'One Nation, One Election' bills?

Accepted Answer

P.P. Chaudhary, P.P. Chaudhary, a BJP MP from Rajasthan, is the chairman of the 31-member joint parliamentary committee examining the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Ram Nath Kovind headed the earlier high-level panel that recommended simultaneous polls.

Question 10

Which principle of international law is most directly invoked by the 'any armed attack against one is an attack against all' clause in the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement?

Accepted Answer

Collective Self-Defence (Article 51 of UN Charter), The clause mirrors the collective self-defence principle under UN Charter Article 51, which allows states to jointly respond to an armed attack. The other options are incorrect: Non-Intervention prohibits interference, R2P relates to humanitarian crises, and Pacta Sunt Servanda is about treaty adherence.

Question 11

Which ministry is responsible for conducting the Census in India?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Home Affairs, The article mentions that the 40 questions for the Census 2027 were notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner operates under this ministry.

Question 12

Which regulatory body is responsible for introducing the IT Resilience Index (ITRI) for Market Infrastructure Institutions in India?

Accepted Answer

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), The ITRI has been introduced by SEBI, the capital markets regulator in India. It is designed to measure the resilience of critical IT systems at MIIs such as stock exchanges, clearing corporations, and depositories. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulates banking and monetary policy, while IRDAI regulates insurance.

Question 13

Which Indian law is primarily responsible for regulating digital personal data as mentioned in the article?

Accepted Answer

Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, The article explicitly references the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA) as the primary law governing data protection in India, noting its technology-agnostic nature and exclusion of publicly available information.

Question 14

Which institution published the 'State of Working India 2026' report mentioned in the article?

Accepted Answer

Azim Premji University, The article explicitly states that the data is sourced from the State of Working India 2026 report by researchers at the Azim Premji University. This is a key static fact to remember for exam linkage.

Question 15

Consider the following statements:

1. The Supreme Court in Shreya Singhal vs Union of India (2015) struck down Section 66A of the Information Technology Act for being vague and overbroad.

2. Criminal defamation under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 is punishable with imprisonment up to three years.

3. In Subramanian Swamy vs Union of India (2016), the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of criminal defamation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: Shreya Singhal struck down Section 66A. Statement 2 is incorrect: criminal defamation under BNS (Section 356) is punishable with up to two years imprisonment, not three. The three-year term was proposed in the Kerala Police Act amendment (2020) which was later withdrawn. Statement 3 is correct: Subramanian Swamy (2016) upheld criminal defamation as a reasonable restriction. Hence, only statements 1 and 3 are correct.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Canada-US trade dispute:

1. Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the US on August 25, 2026.

2. President Trump threatened to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles, auto parts, and steel.

3. Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened to cut off electricity to the US and restrict critical mineral exports.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

All three, Statement 1 is correct as per the official announcement. Statement 2 is correct: Trump warned of new 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles, auto parts, and steel. Statement 3 is correct: Ford said 'everything is on the table' including cutting electricity and critical minerals. Hence all three are correct.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the 1996 India-Bangladesh Ganges Water Sharing Treaty:

1. The treaty was signed on December 12, 1996, and has a binding period of 30 years.

2. The treaty includes a minimum flow guarantee clause ensuring at least 50,000 cusecs of water to Bangladesh.

3. The Farakka Barrage was built in 1975 to divert water from the Ganga to the Hooghly River.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: treaty signed 12 Dec 1996, 30-year term. Statement 2 is incorrect: the treaty does NOT have a minimum flow guarantee clause; it only provides for emergency consultations if flow falls below 50,000 cusecs. Statement 3 is correct: Farakka Barrage built in 1975.

Question 18

Consider the following statements regarding Iran's response to US sanctions:

1. Iran's Parliament Speaker dismissed the sanctions, arguing Washington is not in a strong enough economic position to isolate itself.

2. Iran threatened to immediately close the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping.

3. Iran claimed that China and Russia had not accepted the US measures.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf said Washington isn't in a strong economic position to isolate itself. Statement 2 is incorrect: Iran tightened pressure on shipping but did not threaten immediate closure; it blacklisted 45 tankers for violating rules. Statement 3 is correct: Economy Minister Madanizadeh said China and Russia haven't accepted the US measures. Hence option C.

Question 19

Consider the following statements:

1. Simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies were held in India continuously from 1951 to 1967.

2. The Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024 was introduced in the Lok Sabha in December 2024.

3. The joint parliamentary committee on the bills is headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct: simultaneous elections were held from 1951 to 1967 for four consecutive elections. Statement 2 is correct: the bills were introduced in December 2024. Statement 3 is incorrect: the JPC is headed by P.P. Chaudhary, not Ram Nath Kovind, who headed the earlier high-level panel.

Question 20

In which year did the Supreme Court strike down Section 66A of the Information Technology Act in the Shreya Singhal case?

Accepted Answer

2015, The Supreme Court delivered the judgment in Shreya Singhal vs Union of India on March 24, 2015. The year 2014 is when the case was filed or argued, 2016 is the year of the Subramanian Swamy judgment, and 2017 is the year of the Puttaswamy judgment. Hence, 2015 is correct.

Question 21

What was the value of Canadian goods subject to President Trump's 50% tariffs triggered on August 22, 2026?

Accepted Answer

$20 billion, The article states that Trump's threatened 50% tariffs were triggered on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods after Canada walked away from negotiations. The other options are distractors not mentioned in the article.

Question 22

According to the article, what is the dry season period during which the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty applies?

Accepted Answer

January 1 to May 31, The treaty specifically regulates water sharing during the dry season from January 1 to May 31. The other options are incorrect: the period is exactly five months, not three or four.

Question 23

According to the article, how many tankers did Iran blacklist for violating its rules in the Strait of Hormuz?

Accepted Answer

45, The article explicitly states: 'Tehran has blacklisted 45 tankers it says violated its rules for crossing the waterway.' The other options are distractors: 30 is the number of missile sites Iran still holds (per Senator Murphy), 60 is the US sanctions target count, and 33 is the original missile site count.

Question 24

What is the target year mentioned by the JPC chairman for the possible rollout of simultaneous Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections?

Accepted Answer

2029, P.P. Chaudhary stated that if the constitutional amendment is approved by Parliament by 2028, the rollout of 'One Nation, One Election' can begin in 2029, with state elections held alongside the Lok Sabha polls if states voluntarily dissolve their assemblies.

Question 25

What is the primary constitutional principle that the Supreme Court applied in Shreya Singhal to strike down Section 66A, which must be considered in any future law on digital defamation?

Accepted Answer

The principle of vagueness and overbreadth, In Shreya Singhal, the Court held that Section 66A was 'vague in its entirety' and 'overbroad' because it covered speech that did not cause any immediate threat to public order. The principle of proportionality was later applied in Puttaswamy (2017) for privacy cases. Reasonable classification relates to Article 14, and severability is a doctrine for partial invalidity. Hence, vagueness and overbreadth is the correct principle.

Question 26

What is the primary concern expressed by Canadian leaders, including Prime Minister Mark Carney, about US trade demands?

Accepted Answer

To dismantle major Canadian industries including autos, steel, and aluminum, Carney stated, 'We learned during the negotiations that the Americans want to destroy our major industries, including autos, steel and aluminium.' This is the core concern. The other options are not supported by the article.

Question 27

What is the primary reason Bihar is demanding the non-renewal of the Farakka treaty?

Accepted Answer

To prevent siltation and flooding in upstream districts like Bhagalpur and Munger, Bihar officials argue that the Farakka Barrage traps silt, raising the riverbed and causing severe floods during monsoons, along with water scarcity in summers. Option A is not a stated goal; option C is the opposite of Bihar's demand; option D is a political alignment but not the primary reason.

Question 28

What is the primary significance of the Strait of Hormuz as highlighted in the article?

Accepted Answer

It typically carries cargoes equal to about 20% of global oil use., The article states: 'Before the war began, the Strait of Hormuz typically carried cargoes equal to about 20% of global oil use.' This highlights its role as a critical energy chokepoint. Option A refers to the Suez Canal, B is incorrect (Russia uses other routes), D is wrong as it is a natural waterway.

Question 29

What is the primary constitutional requirement for the passage of the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024?

Accepted Answer

Two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament, As a constitutional amendment bill, the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill requires a special majority: at least two-thirds of members present and voting in each House, plus a majority of the total membership of that House. This is a higher threshold than ordinary legislation.

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