Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 27 February 2026MCQs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams
Practice the Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 27 February 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, Governance, Polity and Social Issues.
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Q1Which ministry is responsible for releasing the new series of national income accounts (GDP estimates) in India?
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Which ministry is responsible for releasing the new series of national income accounts (GDP estimates) in India?
Answer: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
The article explicitly states that the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the new GDP series. The Central Statistics Office (CSO), which compiles GDP estimates, operates under MoSPI.
Economy · Governance · easy
Q2Under which article of the Constitution was the original petition filed that led to the Supreme Court's directions on Open Prisons?
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Under which article of the Constitution was the original petition filed that led to the Supreme Court's directions on Open Prisons?
Answer: Article 32
The article states the petition was 'instituted under Article 32 (right to constitutional remedies) in 2020.' Article 32 allows citizens to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · easy
Q3Which independent policy research institution is mentioned in the article for its analysis on India's mineral processing capabilities?
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Which independent policy research institution is mentioned in the article for its analysis on India's mineral processing capabilities?
Answer: Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)
The article explicitly cites analysis by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) regarding India's existing capabilities to process certain critical minerals to high purity levels.
Economy · Environment · Science Tech · International Relations · easy
Q4The 'One Country, Two Systems' framework, mentioned in the context of Hong Kong, is a principle originally associated with which Chinese leader?
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The 'One Country, Two Systems' framework, mentioned in the context of Hong Kong, is a principle originally associated with which Chinese leader?
Answer: Deng Xiaoping
The 'One Country, Two Systems' principle was formulated by Deng Xiaoping as part of China's policy for the peaceful reunification with Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. It was implemented for Hong Kong's handover from Britain in 1997.
International Relations · Polity · Governance · easy
Q5Which central agency investigated the case against the Sri Lankan national, as mentioned in the article?
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Which central agency investigated the case against the Sri Lankan national, as mentioned in the article?
Answer: National Investigation Agency (NIA)
The article explicitly states that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) alleged that the accused later joined hands with others to revive the banned LTTE outfit in India and Sri Lanka. The NIA is the central counter-terrorism agency.
Polity · Governance · Security · easy
Q6Under which Act is the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), mentioned in the article in relation to placing a minor in a Children's Home, constituted?
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Under which Act is the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), mentioned in the article in relation to placing a minor in a Children's Home, constituted?
Answer: The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
The Child Welfare Committee (CWC) is a statutory body constituted under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. It deals with children in need of care and protection. While POCSO cases may involve CWC, the committee itself is established under the JJ Act.
Polity · Social Issues · Governance · easy
Q7Which autonomous organization is responsible for preparing and revising NCERT textbooks?
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Which autonomous organization is responsible for preparing and revising NCERT textbooks?
Answer: National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
The NCERT is the autonomous organization established by the Government of India to advise on school education policies and develop curriculum frameworks and textbooks, as mentioned in the article regarding the controversial textbook revisions.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · easy
Q8The income mobility data cited in the analysis is primarily sourced from which organization's survey?
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The income mobility data cited in the analysis is primarily sourced from which organization's survey?
Answer: Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE)
The article explicitly states that the analysis draws on data from the Consumer Pyramids Household Survey conducted by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). This is a key static GK fact about a major data source for the Indian economy.
Economy · Social Issues · easy
Q9Which two Union Ministries filed the joint affidavit in the Supreme Court regarding the construction of PMAY-G houses on forest land?
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Which two Union Ministries filed the joint affidavit in the Supreme Court regarding the construction of PMAY-G houses on forest land?
Answer: Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
As per the article, the joint affidavit was filed by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change following the Supreme Court's direction. This is a key static fact about the nodal ministries responsible for the Forest Rights Act and Forest Conservation Act respectively.
Environment · Governance · Social Issues · easy
Q10Which central ministry houses the division responsible for coordinating and funding the national strategy against Left Wing Extremism (LWE)?
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Which central ministry houses the division responsible for coordinating and funding the national strategy against Left Wing Extremism (LWE)?
Answer: Ministry of Home Affairs
As per the article, following the Central government's recognition of LWE as the greatest internal security threat, the creation of the LWE division in the IB and the MHA led to specialised funding flows. The MHA is the nodal ministry for internal security, including LWE management.
Security · Governance · easy
Q11Consider the following statements regarding the new GDP series:
1. The new GDP series shifts the base year from 2011-12 to 2023-24.
2. The new series incorporates data from GST and the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS).
3. The double-deflation method has been adopted to calculate Gross Value Added (GVA) for all sectors.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the new GDP series:
1. The new GDP series shifts the base year from 2011-12 to 2023-24.
2. The new series incorporates data from GST and the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS).
3. The double-deflation method has been adopted to calculate Gross Value Added (GVA) for all sectors.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 2 and 3
Statement 1 is incorrect: The new base year is 2022-23, not 2023-24. Statement 2 is correct: The article mentions incorporation of data from GST and PLFS. Statement 3 is correct: The article states the new series uses double-deflation for GVA calculation across sectors, replacing the single-deflator method.
Economy · Governance · hard
Q12Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's directions on Open Correctional Institutions (OCIs):
1. The court noted that Indian prisons are operating at a cumulative occupancy level of 120.8%.
2. The court directed that security concerns shall generally not be made a ground to deny women prisoners access to OCI facilities.
3. The court cited the Rajasthan Model, where the per-prisoner daily expenditure in a closed prison is approximately half of that in an open prison.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Supreme Court's directions on Open Correctional Institutions (OCIs):
1. The court noted that Indian prisons are operating at a cumulative occupancy level of 120.8%.
2. The court directed that security concerns shall generally not be made a ground to deny women prisoners access to OCI facilities.
3. The court cited the Rajasthan Model, where the per-prisoner daily expenditure in a closed prison is approximately half of that in an open prison.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Statement 1 is correct as the article mentions '120.8 per cent' occupancy. Statement 2 is correct as per the court's direction on women prisoners. Statement 3 is incorrect as the article states the cost in a closed prison (Rs 333.12) is much higher than in an open prison (Rs 49.60), not half.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · hard
Q13Consider the following statements regarding India's critical minerals strategy:
1. The National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) has a budgetary outlay of ₹16,300 crore.
2. India's list of critical minerals currently includes 20 minerals.
3. The Budget 2026 has made exploration expenditure for nine critical minerals eligible for tax deductions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding India's critical minerals strategy:
1. The National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) has a budgetary outlay of ₹16,300 crore.
2. India's list of critical minerals currently includes 20 minerals.
3. The Budget 2026 has made exploration expenditure for nine critical minerals eligible for tax deductions.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct as per the article which mentions the NCMM outlay as ₹16,300 crore. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article states India has a list of 30 critical minerals, not 20. Statement 3 is correct as the Budget strengthens project viability by making exploration expenditure for nine minerals tax-deductible.
Economy · Environment · Science Tech · International Relations · hard
Q14According to the First Advance Estimates for FY 2025-26 released with the new base year, what is the revised Real GDP Growth rate?
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According to the First Advance Estimates for FY 2025-26 released with the new base year, what is the revised Real GDP Growth rate?
Answer: 7.6%
The article's 'Key takeaways' section clearly states '7.6% Real GDP Growth — FY 2025-26'. The option 7.1% refers to FY 2024-25 growth, and 8.4% is the Q2 FY26 growth rate.
Economy · Governance · medium
Q15According to the article, what is the approximate per-prisoner daily expenditure in an open prison in Rajasthan, as cited by the Supreme Court?
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According to the article, what is the approximate per-prisoner daily expenditure in an open prison in Rajasthan, as cited by the Supreme Court?
Answer: Rs 49.60
The article explicitly states: 'the per-prisoner daily expenditure in a closed prison in Rajasthan is approximately Rs 333.12, whereas in an open prison, it is only Rs 49.60.' Option D is the cost for a closed prison.
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · medium
Topics Covered
Relevant for UPSC Prelims, MPSC, SSC CGL, Banking , Teaching and State PSC exams.
Articles Covered
- MoSPI Shifts GDP Base Year to 2022-23, Revises FY26 Growth to 7.6% with Double-Deflation Method
- Supreme Court Directs 10 States to Establish Open Prisons Within 3 Months to Address 120.8% Prison Overcrowding
- India Launches ₹16,300 Cr National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) with List of 30 Minerals
- Hong Kong National Security Law 2020: 260 Arrests, 76 Convictions Under Secession, Subversion, Terrorism, Collusion Charges
- Kerala HC Grants Bail to LTTE Member Under UAPA, Says Article 21 Right to Speedy Trial Applies to Non-Citizens
- POCSO Act 2012 Mandatory 7-Year Sentence, SC Urges 'Romeo & Juliet' Clause for Consensual Adolescent Sex
- NCERT Textbook Revisions Under NEP 2020 Spark Controversy Over Content Changes Including Gujarat Riots, Mughal History
- Income Mobility Study (2014-25): Downward Mobility Rises to 26.8% from 14% in 2015, SC/OBC, Rural Households Worst Hit
- Supreme Court Case on PMAY-G Forest Houses Clarifies FRA 2006 Overrides FCA 1980 Approval for IFR Holders
- Bihar Declared 'Organised Maoist Violence Free' as Last Commander Surrenders After 25 Years
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