Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 26 August 2026MCQs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams
Practice the Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 26 August 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 Polity, Social Issues, Governance and Law.
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Q1Which ministry is primarily responsible for formulating policy on reservations for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in India?
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Which ministry is primarily responsible for formulating policy on reservations for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in India?
Answer: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
As per the Allocation of Business Rules, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment formulates policy on reservations. However, the DoPT implements reservation policies for central government jobs. The article mentions the Personnel Ministry sought advice from the Social Justice Ministry on implementing the SC judgment.
Polity · Social Issues · Governance · easy
Q2Which of the following cases established the primacy of the Chief Justice of India and senior judges in judicial appointments?
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Which of the following cases established the primacy of the Chief Justice of India and senior judges in judicial appointments?
Answer: Second Judges Case (1993)
The article states that the Second Judges Case (1993) shifted primacy to the collectively formed opinion of the Chief Justice of India and senior judges, forming the core of the collegium system.
Polity · Governance · easy
Q3Which court delivered the judgment that attachments under the TANPID Act take precedence over attachments under the PMLA?
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Which court delivered the judgment that attachments under the TANPID Act take precedence over attachments under the PMLA?
Answer: Madras High Court
The Division Bench of Justices G.R. Swaminathan and V. Lakshminarayanan of the Madras High Court passed this ruling, as reported in the article.
Polity · Law · Banking Regulation · easy
Q4Which body is responsible for recommending the appointment and transfer of judges of High Courts in India?
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Which body is responsible for recommending the appointment and transfer of judges of High Courts in India?
Answer: The Supreme Court Collegium
As per the Supreme Court judgments, the Collegium system (CJI + four senior-most judges) recommends appointments and transfers of High Court judges. The President formally appoints based on this recommendation.
Polity · Governance · easy
Q5Which institution released the report titled 'Reimagining Skilling for Viksit Bharat'?
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Which institution released the report titled 'Reimagining Skilling for Viksit Bharat'?
Answer: NITI Aayog
The report 'Reimagining Skilling for Viksit Bharat' was released by NITI Aayog on Saturday (August 2026), as mentioned in the article. NITI Aayog is the premier policy think tank of the Government of India.
Economy · Social Issues · Governance · easy
Q6Which international organization's Managing Director made the statement about the global economy weathering the oil shock 'better than feared'?
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Which international organization's Managing Director made the statement about the global economy weathering the oil shock 'better than feared'?
Answer: International Monetary Fund (IMF)
The article quotes IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. The IMF is the key international organization focused on global monetary cooperation and financial stability, making it the correct answer.
Economy · International Relations · Environment · easy
Q7Which department issued the 2004 clarification that included salary income from PSUs and private sector in the OBC creamy layer criterion?
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Which department issued the 2004 clarification that included salary income from PSUs and private sector in the OBC creamy layer criterion?
Answer: Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)
The article states that the case originated from a DoPT letter of October 14, 2004, clarifying the 1993 Official Memorandum on creamy layer. DoPT is the nodal agency for personnel policy and recruitment for central civil services.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · easy
Q8Which of the following is the most predictable mode of natural variability mentioned in the article?
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Which of the following is the most predictable mode of natural variability mentioned in the article?
Answer: El Niño
The article explicitly states that the El Niño is one of the most predictable modes of natural variability, with prediction accuracy of about 80%. The other modes are also important climate drivers but are not highlighted in this context.
Environment · Science Tech · Geography · easy
Q9Which international convention, mentioned in the article, requires signatories to conserve wetlands, especially those that are transboundary in nature?
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Which international convention, mentioned in the article, requires signatories to conserve wetlands, especially those that are transboundary in nature?
Answer: Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (1971)
The article explicitly states that both India and Pakistan are signatories to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (1971), which aims to conserve and use wetlands, especially transboundary ones like the Rann of Kutch.
International Relations · Environment · Governance · easy
Q10Which of the following is India's food-safety regulator that abandoned the push for colourful front-of-pack warning labels?
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Which of the following is India's food-safety regulator that abandoned the push for colourful front-of-pack warning labels?
Answer: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
The article identifies FSSAI as India's food-safety regulator. IFBA is an industry lobby, the Supreme Court is the judiciary, and the George Institute is a research body — none are food regulators.
Governance · Social Issues · easy
Q11Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's March 2026 judgment on OBC creamy layer:
1. The Court ruled that salaries and agricultural income must be excluded while applying the income/wealth test for creamy layer determination.
2. The judgment applied only to OBC candidates whose parents work in government services.
3. The Centre argued that retrospective implementation would cause a cascading effect on recruitments from 2012 onwards.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's March 2026 judgment on OBC creamy layer:
1. The Court ruled that salaries and agricultural income must be excluded while applying the income/wealth test for creamy layer determination.
2. The judgment applied only to OBC candidates whose parents work in government services.
3. The Centre argued that retrospective implementation would cause a cascading effect on recruitments from 2012 onwards.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct: The Court directed that salaries and agricultural income be excluded from the income test. Statement 2 is incorrect: The judgment specifically addressed OBC candidates whose parents work in PSUs or private sector, not government services. Statement 3 is correct: The DoPT's application highlighted difficulty in retrospective implementation from 2012.
Polity · Social Issues · Governance · hard
Q12Consider the following statements:
1. The collegium system is a constitutional body created by the Constitution of India.
2. Since November 28, 2024, the collegium has stopped publishing reasoned resolutions for judicial appointments.
3. The MediaOne judgment (2023) held that sealed-cover secrecy is antithetical to a transparent and accountable system.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements:
1. The collegium system is a constitutional body created by the Constitution of India.
2. Since November 28, 2024, the collegium has stopped publishing reasoned resolutions for judicial appointments.
3. The MediaOne judgment (2023) held that sealed-cover secrecy is antithetical to a transparent and accountable system.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 2 and 3
Statement 1 is incorrect: the collegium is a judicial creation, not a constitutional one. Statement 2 is correct: the article notes that since November 28, 2024, resolutions have stopped naming participants or providing reasoning. Statement 3 is correct: the MediaOne judgment stated that sealed-cover secrecy is 'antithetical to a transparent and accountable system'.
Polity · Governance · hard
Q13Consider the following statements:
1. The TANPID Act contains a non-obstante clause in Section 5, giving it overriding effect over other laws.
2. The PMLA's attachment provision (Section 5) does not contain a non-obstante clause.
3. The Supreme Court in 2025 held that central laws like SARFAESI cannot prevail over state depositor protection laws.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements:
1. The TANPID Act contains a non-obstante clause in Section 5, giving it overriding effect over other laws.
2. The PMLA's attachment provision (Section 5) does not contain a non-obstante clause.
3. The Supreme Court in 2025 held that central laws like SARFAESI cannot prevail over state depositor protection laws.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 2 and 3
Statement 1 is incorrect because the non-obstante clauses in TANPID Act are in Sections 3 and 14, not Section 5. Statement 2 is correct as per the judgment. Statement 3 is correct as the Supreme Court in 2025 ruled similarly for the Maharashtra Act.
Polity · Law · Banking Regulation · hard
Q14What is the current income limit for determining the OBC creamy layer status as per the DoPT guidelines (last revised in 2017)?
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What is the current income limit for determining the OBC creamy layer status as per the DoPT guidelines (last revised in 2017)?
Answer: ₹8 lakh per annum
The income limit was originally ₹1 lakh in 1993 and has been revised multiple times. The last revision in 2017 set it at ₹8 lakh per annum. The other options are common distractors used in examinations.
Polity · Social Issues · Governance · medium
Q15According to the article, what percentage of Supreme Court judges in 2025 were found to have familial links to former judges?
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According to the article, what percentage of Supreme Court judges in 2025 were found to have familial links to former judges?
Answer: 30%
The article states: 'A broader assessment in 2025 found that nearly 30% of the Supreme Court judges — roughly 10 of 33 — had familial links to former judges.' The other options are close but incorrect distractors.
Polity · Governance · medium
Topics Covered
- Polity
- Social Issues
- Governance
- Law
- Banking Regulation
- Economy
- International Relations
- Environment
- Science Tech
- Geography
Relevant for UPSC Prelims, MPSC, SSC CGL, Banking , Teaching and State PSC exams.
Articles Covered
- SC Rules on OBC Creamy Layer Income Test: Salaries Excluded, Centre Seeks Clarification on Retrospective Impact
- SC Collegium Opacity: 30% Judges with Familial Links, Demand for Transparency in Appointments
- Madras HC: TANPID Act Property Attachments Prevail Over PMLA; Non-Obstante Clause Key
- SC Judge Sandeep Mehta Seeks Transfer of Rajasthan HC Acting CJ, Alleges CJI Ignored Clear Evidence of Favouritism
- NITI Aayog Report: 90% Graduates in Mismatched Jobs, 13% Unemployment, Push for Industry-Aligned Degrees
- IMF: Global Economy Weathered Strait of Hormuz Oil Shock via AI Investment Boom, Reserves Drawdown
- SC Special Bench to Decide OBC Creamy Layer Verdict's Applicability to CSE 2025
- 2026 Monsoon Prediction Failure: El Niño Accuracy vs. Sub-seasonal Erratic Evolution Challenges
- Revise IWT: Codify Equitable Utilisation (ERU) Principles, Include Climate Change Flexibility
- FSSAI Shelves Colour-Coded Front-of-Pack Labels After Food Industry Lobbying; SC Scrutinises Decision
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