Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 27 September 2026MCQs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams
Practice the Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 27 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 Polity, Governance, Economy and Geography.
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Test your knowledge with 15 MCQs from today's current affairs. Each question includes an explanation for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exam preparation.
All Questions in Today's Current Affairs Quiz
Q1Which constitutional body is responsible for the superintendence, direction, and control of elections to Parliament and state legislatures?
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Which constitutional body is responsible for the superintendence, direction, and control of elections to Parliament and state legislatures?
Answer: Election Commission of India
Article 324 of the Constitution vests the Election Commission with superintendence, direction, and control of elections. The UPSC handles civil services recruitment, Law Commission deals with legal reforms, and Finance Commission addresses fiscal matters.
Polity · Governance · Economy · Geography · Banking Regulation · easy
Q2Which court delivered the judgment on Muslim marriage not removing criminality of physical relations with a minor?
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Which court delivered the judgment on Muslim marriage not removing criminality of physical relations with a minor?
Answer: Delhi High Court
The article explicitly states that the Delhi High Court delivered this judgment, with Justice Sanjeev Narula presiding. No other court is mentioned.
Polity · Social Issues · easy
Q3Which constitutional body is primarily responsible for the preparation and revision of electoral rolls in India?
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Which constitutional body is primarily responsible for the preparation and revision of electoral rolls in India?
Answer: Election Commission of India
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is the constitutional body under Article 324 that oversees all aspects of elections, including the preparation and revision of electoral rolls. While Parliament makes laws and the judiciary interprets them, the ECI is the executing authority for electoral rolls.
Polity · Governance · Legal · easy
Q4Which Ministry primarily represents India in global health forums such as the United Nations high-level meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response?
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Which Ministry primarily represents India in global health forums such as the United Nations high-level meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response?
Answer: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India's representation at the UN high-level meeting was by the Union Health Secretary, Punya Salila Srivastava, who is a senior officer of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This ministry handles all public health matters, including international health cooperation.
International Relations · Governance · Social Issues · easy
Q5Which constitutional body is responsible for the maintenance of electoral rolls in India?
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Which constitutional body is responsible for the maintenance of electoral rolls in India?
Answer: Election Commission of India
Article 324 of the Constitution vests the superintendence, direction, and control of elections, including the preparation of electoral rolls, in the Election Commission of India. The other options do not have this constitutional mandate.
Polity · Governance · easy
Q6Which international organization is mentioned in the article that Greenland must remain a part of under the new security deal?
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Which international organization is mentioned in the article that Greenland must remain a part of under the new security deal?
Answer: NATO
The article explicitly states that even if Greenland becomes independent, it would 'stay within NATO'. NATO is a military alliance, and Denmark is a founding member.
International Relations · Security · Geography · easy
Q7Which Act governs offshore mining in the maritime zones of India, as mentioned in the article?
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Which Act governs offshore mining in the maritime zones of India, as mentioned in the article?
Answer: Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002
The article states that the Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act, 2002 governs offshore mining and contains safeguards for ecological balance and biodiversity. UNCLOS governs international oceanic areas, while National Offshore Exploration Scheme and Deep Ocean Mission are programmes, not laws.
Science Tech · Environment · Economy · Governance · easy
Q8Which Act governs the procedure for removal of the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
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Which Act governs the procedure for removal of the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
Answer: Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968
The article clearly states that the procedure for removal of the CEC is set out in the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, which is the same as that for a Supreme Court judge. The 2023 Act deals with appointment, not removal.
Polity · Governance · easy
Q9Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission?
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Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission?
Answer: Ministry of Jal Shakti
The Jal Jeevan Mission is a flagship scheme of the Ministry of Jal Shakti, formed in 2019 by merging the Ministry of Water Resources and Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation.
Governance · Rural Development · Polity · easy
Q10Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation (MMDR) Act in India?
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Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation (MMDR) Act in India?
Answer: Ministry of Mines
The MMDR Act is administered by the Ministry of Mines, Government of India. It governs exploration and extraction of minerals, including the auction regime and composite licences mentioned in the article.
Economy · Geography · State Governance · easy
Q11Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission's recent decisions:
1. Voters issued notices for 'logical discrepancies' in the ongoing SIR are exempted from in-person hearings.
2. The declaration added to Form 6 was deemed 'illegal, unauthorised' and has been permanently retained.
3. A committee headed by Sr. Deputy Election Commissioner will review the ECINet portal for compliance with Acts and Rules.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission's recent decisions:
1. Voters issued notices for 'logical discrepancies' in the ongoing SIR are exempted from in-person hearings.
2. The declaration added to Form 6 was deemed 'illegal, unauthorised' and has been permanently retained.
3. A committee headed by Sr. Deputy Election Commissioner will review the ECINet portal for compliance with Acts and Rules.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct: The EC announced exemption from hearings for voters with 'logical discrepancies' or 'unmapped' status. Statement 2 is incorrect: The declaration added to Form 6 was reverted to the original, not retained. Statement 3 is correct: A committee under Sr. Deputy EC with an IIT/IIIT expert will review ECINet. Hence option C is correct.
Polity · Governance · Economy · Geography · Banking Regulation · hard
Q12Consider the following statements:
1. The girl was 16 years and 3 months old at the time of marriage.
2. The court held that a marriage valid under Muslim personal law can confer immunity from POCSO.
3. The girl delivered a stillborn baby in June.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements:
1. The girl was 16 years and 3 months old at the time of marriage.
2. The court held that a marriage valid under Muslim personal law can confer immunity from POCSO.
3. The girl delivered a stillborn baby in June.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct as per article: 'girl was 16 years and three months old'. Statement 2 is false because the court explicitly said marriage cannot confer immunity. Statement 3 is correct: 'the girl delivered a stillborn baby in June'. Hence option C is correct.
Polity · Social Issues · hard
Q13Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission's decision-making process:
1. The Election Commission ideally takes decisions unanimously, but in case of dissent, the matter is decided by majority vote with each Commissioner (including the CEC) having equal weight.
2. The CEC holds a special veto power over decisions of the other Election Commissioners.
3. Under the 2023 Act, the senior-most Election Commissioner automatically becomes the CEC when a vacancy arises.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission's decision-making process:
1. The Election Commission ideally takes decisions unanimously, but in case of dissent, the matter is decided by majority vote with each Commissioner (including the CEC) having equal weight.
2. The CEC holds a special veto power over decisions of the other Election Commissioners.
3. Under the 2023 Act, the senior-most Election Commissioner automatically becomes the CEC when a vacancy arises.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 1
Statement 1 is correct: decisions are ideally unanimous, but majority vote decides with equal weight. Statement 2 is incorrect: the CEC does not have a veto; each Commissioner's vote is equal. Statement 3 is incorrect: the 2023 Act removed the automatic succession rule; every CEC appointment goes through a fresh selection process.
Polity · Governance · Legal · hard
Q14What percentage of Maharashtra's tehsils have been declared drought-hit according to the September 2026 state government announcement?
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What percentage of Maharashtra's tehsils have been declared drought-hit according to the September 2026 state government announcement?
Answer: 75%
The article states that 265 out of 358 tehsils (about three-fourths) were declared drought-hit, which is approximately 75%. The other options are plausible distractors but not mentioned in the news.
Polity · Governance · Economy · Geography · Banking Regulation · medium
Q15What was the age of the man in the Delhi HC case?
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What was the age of the man in the Delhi HC case?
Answer: 28 years
The article states that the man was 28 years old at the time of marriage. The other options are not mentioned in the article.
Polity · Social Issues · medium
Topics Covered
- Polity
- Governance
- Economy
- Geography
- Banking Regulation
- Social Issues
- Legal
- International Relations
- Security
- Science Tech
- Environment
- Rural Development
- State Governance
Relevant for UPSC Prelims, MPSC, SSC CGL, Banking , Teaching and State PSC exams.
Articles Covered
- ECI Resolves Internal Divide: Voters Exempted, Form 6 Reverted; Maharashtra Drought in 75% Tehsils; Bank Unions Strike from Sept 28
- Delhi HC: Muslim Personal Law Marriage Cannot Immunize Sexual Assault of Minor Under POCSO Act, BNS
- Two Election Commissioners Flag Unauthorised Changes to Electoral Rolls and ERONet Access | Dissent Challenges CEC Powers
- UN High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Preparedness: India Stresses Resilient Health Systems, Pathogen Access Benefit Sharing
- ECI Announces 9 Reforms After Commissioners Recorded 14 Objections: Agendas, Minutes, IT Audit
- U.S. Establishes Two New Military Bases in Greenland Under 2026 Security Deal to Counter Russia, China
- Ministry of Mines Notifies 2 Offshore Mineral Blocks Near Great Nicobar for Polymetallic Nodules
- CEC Removal Procedure Matches SC Judge; 2023 Act Appointment Panel Challenged Under Anoop Baranwal
- Jal Jeevan Mission in J&K: House Committee Flags GI to HDPE Pipe Switch & PRI Sidelining in 1,252-Page Report
- Bihar's Rs 21,000 Cr Mineral Reserves: GSI Surveys, MMDR Act, and Operational Challenges
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