Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The 25 September 2026 quiz covers Polity, Security, State Governance, Economy with 15 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 25 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 constitutional article provides safeguards against arrest and detention, but also contains an exception for preventive detention?

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Article 22, Article 22 of the Constitution provides safeguards against arrest and detention, including the right to be informed of grounds and to be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours. However, it carves out an exception for persons detained under preventive detention laws like the PSA.

Question 6

Which department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry is primarily responsible for implementing the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes?

Accepted Answer

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), The article mentions that the DPIIT provided the data and also launched the e-B4 VISA module. DPIIT is the nodal department for industrial policy and PLI schemes under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Question 7

Which ministry is primarily responsible for the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act?

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Ministry of Mines, The article refers to a senior official at the Mines Ministry, indicating that the ministry oversees the Act. The Ministry of Mines is the nodal ministry for mineral policy and regulation in India.

Question 8

Under which Article of the Constitution is the Election Commission's power to appoint its members 'subject to the provisions of any law made in that behalf by Parliament'?

Accepted Answer

Article 324(2), Article 324(2) states that the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners shall be appointed by the President subject to any law made by Parliament. This provision was quoted by B.R. Ambedkar in the Constituent Assembly and is the basis of the 2023 Act challenged in this case.

Question 9

Which constitutional article empowers the Governor of a state to reserve a Bill passed by the state legislature for the President's consideration?

Accepted Answer

Article 200, Article 200 of the Constitution deals with the Governor's powers regarding Bills passed by the state legislature. It allows the Governor to either give assent, withhold assent, or reserve the Bill for the President's consideration. This is the exact provision used in the West Bengal anti-Goonda Bill case.

Question 10

Which US domestic law, enacted in 1979, provides the legal basis for unofficial relations and arms sales to Taiwan?

Accepted Answer

Taiwan Relations Act, The Taiwan Relations Act (1979) established the framework for unofficial ties after the US switched diplomatic recognition to China. It authorises arms sales to Taiwan for self-defence. The Six Assurances are a separate classified memo, not a law. The Taiwan Security Enhancement Act (2000) is a later act that strengthens defence cooperation but TRA remains the primary law.

Question 11

Which department is responsible for releasing the draft rules and regulations under the SHANTI Act for India's nuclear sector?

Accepted Answer

Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), As per the news, the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) last month issued the draft rules and regulations of the SHANTI Act. The Ministry of Power hosted the meeting but does not release nuclear sector regulations. NPCIL is an operating company under DAE.

Question 12

Which international organization is explicitly mentioned in the article as the security framework within which the new US-Denmark-Greenland deal operates?

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NATO, The article states that Denmark is a founding member of NATO, and the deal ensures Greenland stays in NATO even if it becomes independent. The agreement is framed within the NATO alliance, not the UN or EU.

Question 13

Which ministry is responsible for notifying Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESAs) under the Environment Protection Act, 1986?

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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, ESAs are notified by the MoEFCC under the Environment Protection Act, 1986. The article mentions that the draft notification is issued by the Centre, which refers to MoEFCC. Other ministries are not involved in environmental notifications.

Question 14

Which organisation developed the KAVACH system for Indian Railways?

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Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO), As per the article, KAVACH is India's own Automatic Train Protection system developed by the Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) in collaboration with the Indian industry. RDSO is the research arm of Indian Railways.

Question 15

Consider the following statements regarding the J&K High Court ruling on PSA detention:

1. The court quashed the detention because the allegations amounted to a threat to public order.

2. The Supreme Court in Ram Manohar Lohia v. State of Bihar described public order as a larger circle than law and order.

3. Under PSA, a person can be detained for up to two years on grounds of security of the state.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 3, Statement 1 is incorrect because the court held the allegations were only a law and order problem, not public order. Statement 2 is incorrect: In Ram Manohar Lohia, public order is the middle circle, not larger than law and order (law and order is the largest). Statement 3 is correct: PSA allows up to two years for security of state grounds.

Question 16

Consider the following statements regarding the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes:

1. As on June 30, 2026, the government has disbursed ₹36,754 crore under PLI schemes.

2. The total approved outlay for PLI schemes is ₹2.58 lakh crore.

3. The schemes have generated over 14.57 lakh jobs (direct and indirect).

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Only 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct (disbursement of ₹36,754 crore). Statement 2 is incorrect: the approved outlay is ₹1.91 lakh crore, not ₹2.58 lakh crore (that is actual investment). Statement 3 is correct (14.57 lakh jobs). Hence option B is correct.

Question 17

Consider the following statements regarding the Mines and Minerals (Amendment) Act, 2026:

1. The Act overrides a 2024 Supreme Court ruling that upheld states' power to tax mineral rights.

2. The Act increases the existing state-level levies on mining companies.

3. The Act extinguishes unpaid dues from specified state levies imposed before its commencement.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: the amendment overrides the financial aspects of the 2024 SC ruling. Statement 2 is incorrect: the Act restricts state levies, not increases them. Statement 3 is correct: the law extinguishes unpaid or unrecovered dues arising from such levies before it came into force. Hence option C is correct.

Question 18

In the J&K High Court case, what was the maximum period of detention permissible under the PSA for grounds of 'maintenance of public order'?

Accepted Answer

1 year, The article explicitly states that under the PSA, a person can be detained for up to a year on grounds of public order and up to two years on grounds of security of the state. Therefore, 1 year is the correct maximum for public order.

Question 19

According to the Commerce and Industry Ministry data, what was the cumulative exports recorded under PLI schemes as on June 30, 2026?

Accepted Answer

₹15.53 lakh crore, The article states that exports of ₹15.53 lakh crore have been recorded. Option B (₹23.79 lakh crore) is production/sales, option C is disbursement, option D is investment. This is a direct factual recall for Prelims.

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